Lot
1160 
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green, large margins, faint corner crease, tied by light red "U.S. City Despatch Post, Feb, 9 O'Clock" cds on fresh locally addressed Valentine cover with bronze floral border showing Cherub Holding Horn, with matching floral bordering on reverse; small cover tear at bottom, Very Fine, ex-Ackerman & Hall. Scott No. 6LB5 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE COVER BEARING A UNITED STATES CITY DESPATCH POST CARRIER ISSUE.
Realized: $2,400