Lot
268 
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on light blue, ample to mostly large margins, tied by red framed "U.S." handstamp on 1842 folded letter to East Stoughton, Mass., red "New York, Oct 13" cds and blue manuscript "18¾" rating; stamp flaws with pre-use tear and cover toning caused by taped paper splits, Fine appearance, the USPOS census lists only nine usages of this issue to other cities; with 1980 & 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 6LB3 $2,500.
Realized: $425