Americana Stamps

Lot #: 6104

Boyd's Dispatch, 1878, Black on Pink, 20L56, Tied on Corner Card, Sloane's notation "May 5, 1883. Day after raid by P.O. shows that business continued"

Purple "Return to Writer," Very Fine, Unusual and Scarce

Boyd's Dispatch, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black on Pink (20L56). Tied by purple oval "Boyd's City Despatch, 1 Park Place, N.Y. Paid May 5, 1883" pmk. on Insurance company corner card cover to local address, pencil "Not in directory" and purple "Returned to Writer" pointing hand handstamp, Sloane's notation "May 5, 1883. Day after raid by P.O. shows that business continued", stamp slightly affected from placement near edge of cover, Very Fine, unusual and scarce usage

Opening: $300
Estimate: $400 - $500
Category: Locals, Boyd's
Catalogue: Scott 20L56
Catalog Value: $100