The first US Postage Stamps were issued in New York City in 1842 for the US City Despatch Post. Operated Aug 16, 1842 – Nov 28, 1846. Scott Catalog 6LB1- 6LB7. Extensive research previously done by Larry Lyons and Scott Trepel. Original census of 6LB1 on cover by Larry Lyons published in The Penny Post, the official journal of the Carriers and Locals Society, affiliate 211 of the Am. Phil. Soc.
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| Scott Number | 6LB3 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 12, 1842 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Pollen & Colgate |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 235827 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | 3 cent Black on Light Blue unsurfaced paper CDS Sep 12 (1842) 1 O'Clock PF 235827: Genuine usage. Robert A. Siegel sale 1361 lot 554 realized 1000 Robert A. Siegel sale 1005 lot 228 realized 1900 notes stamp is position 6L and the letter contents are from a merchant stating his intention to declare bankruptcy. Robert A. Siegel sale 766 lot 640 realized 3500 Robert A. Siegel sale 285 lot 552 realized 65 Matthew Bennett International sale 323 lot 1 realized 1553 Heritage sale Feb 1, 2008 (John Barwis) lot 1 realized 1552.50 George P Pollen and Robert Colgate were importers and dealers in dyes and paints at 177 Water Street. (1843 Doggett's) |
