Boyd's City Express Post Cover

United States · 1848 · Paid

The cover features a circular 'BOYD'S CITY EXPRESS POST' handstamp with 'PAID' in the center, alongside a separate rectangular 'PAID' handstamp.

Boyd's City Express Post was a prominent private local post in New York City, operating before the widespread establishment of uniform government postal services. This cover represents an early example of private mail delivery services in the United States.