Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Large margins to just in, cork cancel, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A), both stamps tied together by "New-York Sep. 30" circular datestamp on small cover to Canandaigua N.Y., Very Fine, signed Sloane

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue "For the Mail" (136L14). Clear to large margins showing part of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, tied by small grid and used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A), tied by "New-York Jul. 25" circular datestamp on cover to Binghamton N.Y., small repair at top and on backflap, appears Very Fine, ex Kuphal

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Large margins to in, tied by handstamp and used with 3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A), tied by "New-York Nov. 6" circular datestamp on cover to Ithaca N.Y., cover with some slight wear, Very Fine, a pretty cover, with 1998 P.F. certificate

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Large margins to touched, tied by cork and used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A) with ms. cancel, both tied by indistinct New York circular datestamp on cover to Paterson N.J., Fine, Scott Retail $225.00

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). On small cover to Chanceville N.J., with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A) affixed on top of local stamp by letter carrier, tied by "New-York Aug. 4" circular datestamp, ms. "3", some faults, still an unusual usage, the Swarts carrier accepted 3c in coin and later affixed the 3c stamp to pay the postage, with 1977 P.F. certificate

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Ample to clear margins, cork cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), ample margins to slightly in, tiny corner crease, both stamps tied by "New-York Mar. 9" circular datestamp on folded cover to Far Rockaway L.I., one panel removed, a bit worn, still Very Fine and attractive tied combination

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Ample margins to just touched at top, tied by hollow star cancel, red 'New-York Paid 3 Cts. Aug. 16" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1851 folded letter to Cleveland O., neatly docketed, Very Fine, signed Sloane, with 1995 P.F. certificate

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Six stamps on five covers and one piece, includes three used alone, two with 3c 1851, and one with 3c 1851 on piece, a sixth cover with No. 136L3 cancelled by diamond, Fine-Very Fine

Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue, "For the U.S. Mail" (136L14). Three large margins, clear at right, star in circle cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), two margins, other sides in, both stamps tied by "New-York Feb. 14" circular datestamp on buff cover to Danbury Conn., backflap partly removed, Fine

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Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Blue (136L14). On small cover to Chanceville N.J., with 3c Dull Red (11) affixed on top of local stamp by letter carrier, tied by "New-York Aug. 4" cds, ms. "3", some faults, still an unusual usage, the Swarts carrier accepted 3c in coin and later affixed the 3c stamp to pay the postage, with 1977 P.F. certificate

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