Overton & Co., Red City Mail Office Handstamp on 1845 Folded Letter to New York
January 29, 1845 folded letter addressed to Mr. John Jay, Washington Place, New York, with red circular “Overton & Co. City Mail Office, 3 Broad St.” handstamp.
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 1
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 1
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.
Lot #2103 - locals Overton & Co
Lot #2104 - locals Overton & Co
Overton & Co., Perfect Strike of Black Oval Company Handstamp with Paid Straightline on 1844 Folded Letter from Boston to New Hampshire
Folded letter dated December 17, 1844 from Boston to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, forwarded by Overton & Co., 29½ State Street, Boston, with a perfect strike of the firm’s oval handstamp, straightline “Paid” and manuscript “Paid.” Fresh and very fine.




