Westtown, 145L1, 2c Gold, Used with #26 3c Red, on 1856 West Chester to Point Pleasant Cover
3c stamp tied by West Chester Pa. Aug 4 1856 circular datestamp on cover addressed to Caroline Cook, Point Pleasant, Ocean Co., N.J.
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 2
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 2
We are excited to present the Winter 2026 Sale, our first auction of the year and a continued step in our ongoing effort to improve the Americana Stamps auction experience for collectors.
We have made several improvements to our auction platform designed to help bidders feel confident and well informed as they explore the sale.
As you browse the listings, you will notice a “Verified” icon next to items accompanied by certificates. In this sale, more than 400 lots are accompanied by Philatelic Foundation certifications.
As always, the sale is designed to serve both the collector and the researcher. Whenever available, you can expect:
✔ High-resolution imagery of all aspects of the item
✔ Links to reference articles and supporting research
✔ Links to philatelic certifications
✔ Census data and population insights
✔ Provenance details to trace notable histories
For those attending the San Diego Stamp Show, we are pleased to offer in-person preview of all lots from this sale, providing an opportunity to examine the material up close and speak directly with the auction team.
Whether you are bidding with a specific goal in mind or simply enjoying the opportunity to study exceptional material, we invite you to explore the Winter 2026 Sale and join us for the first live auction of the year.
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Lot #3201 - locals Westtown School
Lot #3202 - locals Westtown School
Westtown, 145L1, 2c Gold, Used with #26 3c Red on 1857 West Chester to Philadelphia Cover
3c stamp tied by West Chester Pa. SEP 9, 1857 circular datestamp on cover addressed to Lewis Woolman, No. 856 Marshall St., Philadelphia, Pa. Manuscript notations on left.
Lot #3203 - locals Westtown School
Westtown, 145L2, 2c Gold, Used with #65 3c Rose on Small Cover to Ohio
Lot #3204 - locals Wyman
W. Wyman, 149L1, 5c Black, Used with Manuscript "X" Cancel
Small thin at top.
Lot #3205 - locals Bogus and Forgeries
Cole's City Post, 3c Black on Light Pink, Bogus Stamp A Rare Bogus Stamp, Only 3 Recorded
Lot #3206 - locals Bogus and Forgeries
D.O. Blood & Co., "Henry Clay" Stamp, Forgery
Lot #3207 - locals Bogus and Forgeries
Boyd's City Express, 20L12, 2c Reprint, Forgery C, Sheet of 42
Lot #3208 - locals Bogus and Forgeries
Metropolitan Post Office, 108L3 Forgery, 2c Red on Fabricated Cover
“New York June 16, 1853” postmark on a folded letter to Hoboken, New York, with “PAID” handstamp. The cover and markings are a fabrication, but still an interesting item.
Lot #4001 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
1850 Pre-Statehood California Stampless Folded Letter, Transcontinental From San Francisco to Maryland, Large Black "40" Rate Handstamp Rare 40c California to Atlantic Coast Rate, Pre-Statehood
Stampless folded letter datelined San Francisco, August 27, 1850, addressed to Maryland. San Francisco 27 AUG circular datestamp and a manuscript “40” rate marking, rated for the 40c transcontinental rate established by the Act of August 14, 1848...
Lot #4002 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
1851 Early California Folded Letter, San Francisco to New York, "10" Rate Handstamp
Datelined "White & Storm, San Francisco, Sept 1/51" and addressed to Boyd & Brother, Merchants, New York. Black "San Francisco, 1 Sep" circular date stamp.
Lot #4003 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
1893, Carson and Genoa Daily Stage, Illustrated Billhead, Wells Fargo and U.S. Mail Stagecoach
Illustrated blue vignette of the Carson and Genoa Daily Stage, carrying the United States Mail and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, signed by agent T. R. Hofer. Billhead dated April 1, 1895, made out to J. and J. Raycraft with blue "PAID" datestamp.
Lot #4004 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
#68 10c Green, Tied by "PAID" in Lozenge Cancel on Cover from Boston to Virginia City, Utah Territory Very Fine and Attractive Utah Territory Usage
Stamp with clear margins all around. Red Boston APR 28 circular datestamp.
Lot #4005 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
#68, 1861 10c Green, Tied by Carson City, Utah Territory Handstamp on Cover to New York, "DUE 10" Very Fine Utah Territory Usage
Single tied by blue “Carson City, Utah Territory” to Syracuse, New York, manuscript “Due 10”.
Lot #4006 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co. California Express, Used Gold Rush Era Check, San Francisco, 1855
Dated January 26, 1855.
Adams & Co. Bankers initially transported gold and mail from California to New York and later operated as assayers in California gold districts and as bankers in the region.
Lot #4007 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, California, 1L1, 1854 25c Black on Blue, Unused Very Fine Example of this Great Rarity
No gum, with full to ample margins and side imprints complete. This is a very attractive example of the 25c on Blue Paper, and a great rarity.
Lot #4008 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L2, 25c Black, Unused Black Manuscript Initials "LR"
The initials read "LR'' for Louis Reed.
Lot #4009 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L2, 25c Black, Unused, Strip of Three, OG Initialed "LR"
Original Gum, previously hinged, with tiny pinhole between stamps 1 and 2.
Lot #4010 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L3, 25c Black on Pink, Unused
Lot #4011 - western postal history Bamber & Co's Express
J. Bamber & Co.'s Contra Costa Express, BAM-101 Oval Handstamp on U10 3c Nesbitt, to San Leandro
Lot #4012 - western postal history Bamber & Co's Express
J. Bamber & Co.'s Express, Bacon & Hardy, BAM-005 Printed Frank on U35 3c Pink Nesbitt to San Francisco
#0915 in Western Cover Society Census, listed in Thomas.
Blue double-circle MAR 09 Bamber's handstamp (BAM-102).
Lot #4013 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L1, 25c Green, Spelling Error "San Fransisco", Unused
Lot #4014 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Block of 6
Lot #4015 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Strip of 3 Printing Error, No gutter
Lot #4016 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused
Lot #4017 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Block of 6








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