New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green. Large margins, two corner creases, tied by one of two strikes red "U.S." octagonal handstamps on 1845 folded letter postmarked red "City Despatch, N.Y., Jul 28, 1 O'Clock" cds and curved "Paid"; small stain at top, otherwise Very Fine, notation inside reads "Western Stamp & Coin Co. Sale - May 30, 1893 (signed) H.E. Deats". Scott No. 6LB5  Estimate $600 - 800. $0 (Image)