U.S.P.O. Despatch, Pre-Paid One Cent. Double oval handstamp tying 1857, 1¢ blue, type IV on locally addressed embossed St. Lawrence Hotel corner card cover; cover with light horizontal file fold near bottom, Very Fine and choice, a rare usage of the 1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Scott No. 23  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

U.S.P.O. Despatch, Pre-Paid One Cent. Neat strike of double oval handstamp at center of fresh locally addressed cover with illustrated allover fancy picture frames ad for the James S. Earles Gallery; tiny sealed cover tear at top right, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully attractive advertising design and usage, ex Emerson. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)