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1849-53 1c Swarts Pre-Paid, Blue on Wove Paper
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Swarts City Dispatch Post Stamp –
A Piece of Postal History
Own this stamp that reflects early post operations in New York City. This one-cent stamp would have been used to prepay the postage on a letter mailed within the city.
Aaron Swarts established his dispatch post in 1847. His post in Chatham Square was recognized as a branch of the US Post Office. His business continued until 1857
Local post stamps like this one are a fascinating corner of American philately. They tell the story of a time when postal delivery was contested ground, with private carriers competing against — and sometimes clashing with — the official postal system. This local stamp is a tangible piece of postal history. Add it to your collection right away.
Swarts City Dispatch Post Stamp –
A Piece of Postal History
Own this stamp that reflects early post operations in New York City. This one-cent stamp would have been used to prepay the postage on a letter mailed within the city.
Aaron Swarts established his dispatch post in 1847. His post in Chatham Square was recognized as a branch of the US Post Office. His business continued until 1857
Local post stamps like this one are a fascinating corner of American philately. They tell the story of a time when postal delivery was contested ground, with private carriers competing against — and sometimes clashing with — the official postal system. This local stamp is a tangible piece of postal history. Add it to your collection right away.
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