Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 1c Black (136L17). Full to large margins, tied by star cancel, red "New York 5 cts May 23" integral-rate circular datestamp on front only to Belvidere N.J.

ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF SWARTS' BLACK "FOR THE MAILS" STAMP. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL LOCAL POST STAMPS.

Not to be confused with the more common red and blue "For the Mails" stamps issued by Swarts' City Dispatch Post, the Black Swarts is one of the greatest rarities of local posts. Only one other example is recorded -- a stamp tied on folded letter with a large tear across the address panel, which was sold in the Caspary auction, but has not been seen since. The Scott listing for 136L17 is based on this example.

With 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $36,000.00

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