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 | 6LB5 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | John Mace |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 520504 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | 3c black on blue green glazed paper CDS: APR 23, 18xx PF 520504: Genuine use, stamp scuffed Letter datelined Apr 23 from NY City to John Mace, an undertaker at 75 Carmine Street in New York City. Cover images courtesy of Dave Barewald |
