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 | January 19, 1843 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Rev. W. R. Williams |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 610668 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | 3c Black on green glazed paper CDS JAN 19 (1843) 4 O'Clock PF 365852: Genuine usage of Position 11R stamp but feels the stamp was removed and replaced based on extraneous gum residue. PF 610668 genuine use Robert A. Siegel sale 868 lot 220 realized 750 gives several reasons showing that the stamp was never removed. Robert A. Siegel sale 841 lot 1568 realized 300 Robert A. Siegel sale 830 lot 149 unsold H R Harmer sale 1070 (Caspary Sale 8, 2nd Session) lot 337 Corinphila sale 339 lot 5871 realized 440 CHF Kewriga Auctions Sale 8 lot 1173 realized 750 Rev. William R. Williams (1804-1885) was pastor of the Amity Street (Third) Baptist Church, New York City. His residence was 168 Fourth Street (1843 Doggett's). |
