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 | February 20, 1844 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Chas. M. Connolly |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 619261 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | No |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | Lot 2049 U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5, 3c Black on Blue Green, Four Large Margins, with Red "U.S." in Octagon Cancel on 1844 Printed Insurance Notice Single with red “U.S.” in octagon cancel and matching “U.S. City Despatch Post Feb. 20 1 O’Clock” handstamp on local folded letter in New York. The folded letter with toning along the cover fold. Certificate: PF 619261 Americana Stamps sale Winter 2026 (Mar 20-22, 2026) realized 150 PF 619261 Not listed in the Calvet M. Hahn census in The Penny Post Charles M. Connolly was a commission merchant at 45 Water Street in NYC (1845 Doggett's). |
