Lot
930 
Carrier - Semi-Official, New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on green, position 6R, large margins and a superb proof-like impression, canceled by socked-on-the-nose strike of red "U.S." in octagon handstamp on fresh 1843 folded letter sheet, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post, Apr 12" cds at center, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem on cover example of this scarce stamp, ex Caspary; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6LB5d Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $5,750