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New York NY630AK-1a Choice UNC RB - Hussey's Special Message Post - Horse Rider
New York NY630AK-1a Choice UNC RB - Hussey's Special Message Post - Horse Rider

New York NY630AK-1a Choice UNC RB - Hussey's Special Message Post - Horse Rider

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Composition: Copper
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Type: Civil War Token

    Description

    Civil War Store Card for Hussey's Special Message Post in New York City
    Fuld  NY630AK-1a (copper)   R-1     Choice UNC
    George Hussey founded his delivery service for papers, documents, and small goods in 1854.  By the 1860's, his staff included up to 40 messengers.  In 1861, a new federal law forced most private mail services out of business and established the U.S. Post Office as the only mail delivery service.  Mr. Hussey's business and one other business were judged to be more than just mail delivery businesses and not in direct competition with the post office.  These two businesses were allowed to remain in operation.
    There are two copper tokens that circulated for this merchant during the Civil War and this is the more common variety.  This is a choice uncirculated specimen that retains much of the original red color.
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