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| Scott Number | 6LB5 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 10, 1844 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | George Lyons |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps |
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3c Black on blue green glazed paper
CDS JUN 10 (1844), 9 O'Clock
1844 U.S. CITY DESPATCH 6LB5 ON FOLDED LETTER WITH INTERESTING CONTENT, $600
Description: Just touching at LR corner, but huge margins otherwise. Light red cancel and June 10, 1844 'City Despatch' handstamp. Individual writes to Capt George Lyons, asking for discharge from company he commands, due to apparent encounter with another individual. Fine, couple of internal splits to letter.
EBAY lot (gemeniguy1)
George Lyons is listed as a sailor at 308 Pearl street (1845 Doggett’s)
CDS JUN 10 (1844), 9 O'Clock
1844 U.S. CITY DESPATCH 6LB5 ON FOLDED LETTER WITH INTERESTING CONTENT, $600
Description: Just touching at LR corner, but huge margins otherwise. Light red cancel and June 10, 1844 'City Despatch' handstamp. Individual writes to Capt George Lyons, asking for discharge from company he commands, due to apparent encounter with another individual. Fine, couple of internal splits to letter.
EBAY lot (gemeniguy1)
George Lyons is listed as a sailor at 308 Pearl street (1845 Doggett’s)
