City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ Black on Grayish, large margins showing outer framelines at top & bottom, red boxed "Free" handstamp with impression tying through on 1842 locally addressed folded letter, matching "City Despatch Post, N.Y., Jul 6, 1 O'Clock" cds alongside, Extremely Fine, a choice example of Greig's City Despatch Post stamp and cover; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 40L1  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ Black on Grayish, large margins showing framelines on two sides, canceled by red "Free" handstamp on 1842 folded letter sheet addressed to the American Hotel, matching "City Despatch Post, N.Y., 20 Apr, 1 O'Clock" cds, 1842 docketing on sideflap; cover with piece of sideflap missing, Very Fine and attractive; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 40L1  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)