Lot
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New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ Black on Light Blue, huge margins showing complete dividing line on all sides, tied by red "U.S." in octagon handstamps on 1842 printed notice to merchant Moses Taylor, bold matching "U.S. City Despatch Post, Dec. 31, 4 O'Clock" cds, Extremely Fine, ex-White, Knapp; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6LB3 $2,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE U.S. CITY DESPATCH POST 3¢ ON LIGHT BLUE ISSUE ON COVER.