Lot 1328
City Despatch Post, 1847, 2¢ black on green, large to huge margins, tied by red framed "Free" handstamp on folded printed "Prices Current, Canadian Products, Glasgow, 2nd Feby. 1847" circular sent from Glasgow, Scotland to New York outside the mails, with second handstamp strike and matching "P.O. City Despatch Post, March 25, 4 O'Clock" cds, docketed "Glasgow, Dec 31st, 1846", Very Fine and choice, ex-Hall; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 40L2 Estimate $500 - 750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USAGE OF THE 2¢ CITY DESPATCH POST ON GREEN ISSUE USED ON TRANSATLANTIC MAIL POSTED IN NEW YORK DURING THE CUMMINGS AND WRIGHT PERIOD.
Realized: $1,050