U.S. City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Grayish (6LB1). Large margins, lightly struck orange-red "U.S." in frame, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Aug. 24, 1 O'Clock" Type I double-line circular datestamp on cover front only to local street address, light stains and creases, still Fine, only fifteen 6LB1 covers are recorded, this is an extremely early usage only eight days after carrier operations began, ex Gordon N. John, with 1991 P.F. certificate
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