New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by two strikes of red "U.S." in octagon handstamp on locally addressed folded letter sheet, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post, May 23" cds; cover with large sealed vertical tear and carrier explanation note applied below stamp (non-contemporary), Fine; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6LB5b  $750. $0 (Image)