US Locals - Boyd's City Express/Dispatch

History

On June 17, 1844, Boyd’s City Express Post, one of the first local posts in the US, opened in New York City.

Boyd delivered mail for independent mail companies such as the American Letter Mail Company and Well’s Letter Express, among others. 

This was the most prolific and important of all the U.S. private posts. There are 111 Scott Catalogue-listed Boyd item 

In 1849, Boyd took a major step forward by creating die-cut stamps. 

After Boyd died in 1859, his 17-year-old son took over the business. 

The following year, Boyd’s son decided to sell the business to William and Mary Blackham

On May 4, 1883, Boyd’s was raided by government officials, but they continued to deliver the mail until 1885.  After that, they turned to creating and selling mailing lists and address labels

Boyd’s City Express

Genuine stamps

Taylor Forgeries

Type A

Type B

Type D

Type F

Scott Forgeries

Boyd’s City Dispatch

Genuine stamps

Envelope cutout

Taylor Forgeries

Type B

Tyoe C