Lot 80129 – United States, New York City – 1845, 5c Postmaster’s Provisional

United States, New York City – 1845, 5c Postmaster’s Provisional: three reverse image glass clichés (two identical dated March 1953) in black and gray, two with production notations pertaining to the Isopan type of celluloid from Agfa that Sperati used, also one exceptional cliché on celluloid paper dated March 1950 with Sperati’s attempt at replicating the postmaster’s “ACM” initials, displaying extensive notations about the type of celluloid film to be used for correct reproduction; additionally one celluloid with cds “Paid” in arc, hand-painted black around the lettering. An exceptional and multifaceted group for the production of the early NY City post.