This stunning blue 5 cent stamp with the cancellation type NYFM is a rare find. It was issued in the United States between 1871-1880 and has been certified PF. The stamp is of VF (Very Fine) grade and was used on a cover sent to Westphalia, Germany. The cover bears the NYFM GE_EP4 12/16/18 postmark, adding to its historical significance. This item is a must-have for any stamp collector with an interest in 19th century US stamps and their postal history.
THE NYFM (NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL) CANCELS WERE APPLIED AT THE CENTRAL POSTOFFICE TO OUTGOING FOREIGN MAIL (EXCEPT EXTREMELY RARELY TO CANADA) FROM THE LATE 1860S TO LATE 1870S. THEY WERE HANDCARVED AND OFTEN VERY INTRICATE AND BEAUTIFUL.THE 1861 STAMPS AND 1869 STAMPS OFTEN HAD THEIR OWN NYFM CANCELS, AND OCCASIONAL 1869 SERIES STAMPS HAD 1870S NYFM CANCEL. THE STAMPS ARE COLLECTED MAINLY FOR THE CANCELS, AND DECENT QUALITY STAMPS WITH WELL STRUCK CANCELS GET A PREMIUM FROM THE UNDERLYING STAMP'S VALUE
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