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 | 6LB5d |
|---|---|
| Date | November 26, 1842 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Rev. F. F. Cornell |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | 3c Black on green glazed paper CDS NOV 26 (1842) 1 O'Clock Robert A. Siegel sale 791 lot 198realized 475 notes this is the first recorded use of a glazed paper variety on cover. Letter addressed to Rev. Frederick Frelinghuysen Cornell (Nov 16, 1804 - Aug 7, 1875), a pastor of Manhattan Reformed Dutch Church, New York City (1836-56). |
