Lot
1256 
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on light blue, large to huge margins, canceled by red "U.S." in octagon handstamp and tied by red "U.S. City Despatch Post, Sep 5, 1 O'Clock" cds on small 1842 folded letter addressed locally, manuscript "Paid 3 cts" endorsement at top, Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6LB3 $2,500.
A CHOICE FIFTH DAY OF USE OF THE U.S. CITY DESPATCH POST 1842 3¢ BLACK ON LIGHT BLUE ISSUE.