Americana Stamps

Lot #: 6261

Swart's City Dispatch Stampless with 1847, 5c Black on cover

1847 5c Red Brown, full to large margins except touched bottom left corner, rich color, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Apr. 23" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Albany with faint strike of Swarts oval and matching underlined "Paid" at upper left, additional pencil "5"; edge wear, Fine.

Opening: $150
Estimate: $250 - $500
Category: Locals, Swart's City Dispatch Post
Provenance: Ex Craveri