Lot 1523 o
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, cancelled by red "U.S" in octagon used by the United States City Despatch Post, tall margins; faint creases, tiny crease, faint vertical crease visible only in fluid, Very Fine appearing, Very Fine appearance and rare example of this handstamp on the New York Postmaster's Provisional.Scott No. 9X1 $1,675.
Fewer than 12 examples of the U.S. City Despatch Post "U.S." octagon handstamp are recorded.
Realized: $500