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 | June 16, 1843 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Henry Morris |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 405851 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 5 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | PAID arc |
| Notes | 3c Black on green glazed paper. Horizontal strip of 4 (Positions 1R-4R) and a single (Position 7R) CDS New York JUN 16 Red PAID arc ms. 12 1/2 cents postage from NYC to Philadelphia (paid in stamps) PF Genuine Usage but 4 of the stamps damaged with tears, creases, and surface scrapes. Robert A. Siegel sale 868 lot 2015 realized 42,500 notes cover is Ex. Caspary and Hall. Robert A. Siegel sale 830 lot 144 realized 32,500 H R Harmer sale 1070 (Caspary Sale 8, 2nd Session) lot 378 |
