#1 1847 5c Brown, Two Singles with Blue Grid Cancels on Folded Letter to Tennesssee
Two singles with blue grid cancels and matching Philadelphia integral postmark on folded letter to Jonesboro, Tennessee.
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 3
By: Americana Stamps
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Mar 22, 2026 America/Los_Angeles
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 3
Sunday Mar 22, 2026 19:00 to 23:00 America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
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.
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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 #6001 - us u.s. postal history
Lot #6002 - us u.s. postal history
#1 1847 5c Brown, Cancled by Black Grid on 1850 Folded Letter to Portland Fine and Scarce Black Canceling Ink
#3378 in 1847 Cover Census
Single with grid cancel and red Boston integral postmark on folded letter to Portland, Maine, with 5 cents postage due. The folded letter with small edge tears and light soiling.
Lot #6003 - us u.s. postal history
#1 1847 5c Dark Brown, Used with Manuscript Cancels on Folded Cover Sheet to Maryland
#2558 in 1847 Cover Census
Single with red cork and brown manuscript cancels, with blue “Baltimore, Md. Sep. 23” postmark, on folded cover sheet to Bel Air, Maryland. The folded letter with right and back flaps missing.
Lot #6004 - us u.s. postal history
#1b 1847 5c Orange Brown, Tied by Bold Strikes of Red Grid on 1851 Folded Letter
#7002 in 1847 Cover Census
Single, with irregular margins, tied by bold strikes of red grid with matching “New York Jan. 5, (1851)” postmark on folded letter to Merchants Bank in Norwich, Connecticut.
Lot #6005 - us u.s. postal history
#7 1c Blue, Tied by Circular Boston "PAID" Handstamp on Cover to Richmond, Vermont Very Fine
Lot #6006 - us u.s. postal history
#7 1851 1c Blue, Tied by 6 Line Grid Cancel on 1852 New York Local Drop Cover
Feb. 25, 1852 docketing. The cover with file folds, one through the stamp.
Lot #6007 - us u.s. postal history
#11 3c Brownish Carmine, Position 94L5L, Major "Cracked Plate" Variety, Tied on Cover Major Cracked Plate
The stamp in a brownish carmine shade with a light corner crease at bottom right with Pittsburgh, PA cancel to Morristown, PA.
Lot #6008 - us u.s. postal history
#11A, 3c Dull Red, on 1853 Folded Letter from New York to New Bedford, Massachusetts, Regular Land Mail
Stamp tied by New Bedford, Mass., Sep 1, 1853 circular date stamp. Addressed to J. W. Bartlett, New Bedford, Massachusetts. The letter originated in New York City, carried as regular land mail which failed to get cancelled in New York and was cancelled on arrival in New Bedford.
Lot #6009 - us u.s. postal history
#11A 1853 3c Brownish Carmine, Bottom Right Corner Margin, Position 100L1L, Tied by Springfield, Mass Handstamp
Bottom right corner margin single tied by “Springfield, Mass. Feb. 7” postmark on cover to Williamsburg, Mass., stamp position 100L1L. The cover reduced at left.
Lot #6010 - us u.s. postal history
#11A 1853 3c Dull Red with Manuscript Date Cancel, on Cover From Bastrop to Ashton, Louisiana Manuscript Instructions for Negro Girl Delivery
Folded letter from Bastrop, Louisiana to Ashton, Carroll Parish, Louisiana, with stamp canceled by manuscript “APR 4”. Addressed to Mrs. R. W. Hay & Co., Ashton, La. Manuscript instructions at bottom: "Post Master will please send this out by the first negro girl going to his house."
Lot #6011 - us u.s. postal history
#11A, 3c Dull Red, on 1856 Newport, Rhode Island to New Bedford, Massachusetts, Regular Land Mail
Stamp tied by New Bedford, Mass., Oct 11, 1856 circular date stamp, addressed to Messrs. O. H. Bartlett & Son, Merchants, New Bedford, Mass. The letter originated in Newport, Rhode Island, dated Oct 10, 1856, carried ass regular land mail which failed to get cancelled in Newport and was cancelled on arrival in New Bedford.
Lot #6012 - us u.s. postal history
#24 1857 1c Blue, Position 18R5, Type Va, Circular Grid Cancel on Folded Prices Current
Folded prices current letter from Philadelphia to Hilton, Del. Stamp paying the unsealed circular rate.
Lot #6016 - us u.s. postal history
#26 3c Rose with Grid Cancel on 1860 Cover, "DUE 1" Straightline, Ornamental "REC'D", and "HELD FOR POSTAGE" Auxiliary Markings Attractive and Interesting Usage
Single with grid cancel and matching octagonal “Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 9, 1860” postmark on cover to West Chester, Pa., manuscript “In haste,” with “Held for Postage,” “Rec’d Nov 10,” handstamps and “Due 1” handstamp for carrier fee to post office.
Lot #6017 - us u.s. postal history
#65 3c Rose, Left Margin Vertical Strip of Four, Tied on 1867 Cover to Nashville
Stamps tied by “Greenup, Ky. Sep. 2, 1867” circular datestamps on cover to Nashville, Tenn., with 1867 docketing. The strip of stamps with a natural straight edge at left and perforations trimmed off at right, the cover with edge wear.
Lot #6018 - us u.s. postal history
#65 1861 3c Rose, Straddle Margin, on Cover to Massachusetts
North Sterling, N.Y., June 30, 1863 to Amherst, Mass., straddle margin single. The stamp and cover with a stain at top.
Lot #6019 - us u.s. postal history
#68 1861 10c Green, Tied by Quartered Cork Cancel on Piece with Clear Strike of Red "New York Paid All Direct" Circular Datestamp
Bold strike, dated March 11.
Lot #6020 - us u.s. postal history
#68 10c Green, Two Singles, and #73 2c "Black Jack", All Tied by Blue Grid Cancels on 1864 Cover to Callao, Peru via Panama Via Panama to Peru to Commander Roger Perry
Stamps tied by blue grid cancels with matching “Cumberland, Md. Apr. 11, 1864” postmarks, on cover addressed to Commander Roger Perry, U.S.N., U.S. Ship Fredonia, Callao, Peru via Panama. Black “Panama May 14, 1864” handstamp. Reverse with Lima and Callao, Peru backstamps...
Lot #6021 - us u.s. postal history
#88 3c Rose, "E" Grill, Manuscript Cancel on Cover to Massachusetts
Lot #6022 - us u.s. postal history
#93 1868 2c "Black Jack", F Grill, on Small Box for Photographs, Rated for Printed Matter
“F” grill, single with target cancel and matching Plattsburg, N.Y. integral cancel to North Lawrence, N.Y. on a small box for photographs, printed matter rate. The side flaps of the box missing, the stamp with a straight edge at right and perf flaws.
Lot #6023 - us u.s. postal history
#832c 1954 $1 Wilson Prexie Reissue, Horizontal Pair, Tied by First Day of Issue Cachet, Unaddressed First Day of Issue
Washington D.C. Aug 31 9:00 AM 1954 circular datestamp.
Lot #6024 - us u.s. postal history
#O18 6c Department of the Interior Official, Vermilion Tied on Department of the Interior, Pension Office Cover to Wyoming, Pennsylvania
The cover with stains and faults. Stamp has internal tear.
Lot #6025 - us u.s. postal history
UO2, 3c Black on Lemon, United States Official Entire, Addressed to Middletown, New York Postmaster
United States Official entire, UO2, 3c Black on Lemon, addressed to the Postmaster at Middletown, Orange County, New York. Tied by New York circular datestamp, with accompanying enclosure bearing a September 15, 1875 blue double circle circular datestamp reading “R.C. Jackson, Supt. R.M.S., 2d Div., New York” struck at the upper left of...
Lot #6026 - us u.s. postal history
UO52 3c Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Army Pre-Printed Frank, Unused
Lot #6027 - us u.s. postal history
War Department Envelope, UO54 Imprinted Entire for Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Army, Unused
Lot #6028 - us u.s. postal history
#Q1, 1913 1c Parcel Post, Tied by Chicago Machine Cancel, Paying the Printed Matter Rate, Date June 13, 1913 A Rarity. Postmarked Before the Authorized Date of July 1, 1913 For Use on Letter Mail
Stamp tied by Chicago, Ill. machine cancel dated June 1913, with no day of the month indicated because this was a letter at the printed matter rate. At the time of use, Parcel Post stamps were restricted to parcel use only; their use on letter...
