(Greig's) City Despatch Post, 40L1 Sperati Reproduction, 3c Black on Grayish, Used on Piece with Fake Cancel Sperati Reproduction
The stamp with large margins all around, tied by red "Free" in frame cancel on piece with fake datestamp at left. A remarkably accurate reproduction.
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 2
By: Americana Stamps
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Mar 21, 2026 America/Los_Angeles
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 2
Saturday Mar 21, 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.
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 #3001 - locals (Greig's) City Despatch Post
Lot #3002 - locals Allen's City Dispatch
Allen's City Dispatch, 3L2, 1c Black, Tied by Manuscript Cancel on Cover with Two #158 3c Green Extremely Rare and Interesting Invalidation Usage
The local stamp on cover from Illinois to Keokuk, Iowa, with manuscript "X" and "Good only at Chicago", intended to invalidate the local stamp. The cover is slightly reduced at left.
Only three examples of 3L2 are recorded used on cover. This cover is an unrecorded example in prior...
Lot #3003 - locals Baltimore City Despatch Post
Baltimore City Despatch Post, "5" in Circle Handstamp, Type 30 (1843-51) on Cover to Washington DC
Manuscript "City Despatch Paid" at top right. Baltimore "SEP 24" handstamp.
Lot #3004 - locals Barr's Penny Dispatch
Barr's Penny Dispatch, 8L1, 1c Red, Used
Paper adherence on back with a small vertical tear and bottom left and overall toning.
Lot #3005 - locals Barr's Penny Dispatch
Barr's Penny Dispatch, 8L1, 1c Red, Unused
Original gum, previously hinged with a vertical crease.
Lot #3006 - locals Barr's Penny Dispatch
Barr's Penny Dispatch, 8L2 Type VI, 1c Black on Green, Unused
No gum, with a small thin at top center.
Lot #3007 - locals Bently's Madison Square
Bentley’s Madison Square, Double-Circle Datestamp with "PAID" Straightline on Stampless Cover to New York Very Fine and Very Scarce
Company "P.M. AUG 4" double-circle datestamp clearly struck on cover to local street address, with a clear and bold strike of the "Paid" straightline (previously used by Swart's).
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Lot #3008 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 1846-48 Red Company "PAID" Circular Handstamp on Local Cover Clear Strike
Lot #3009 - locals Blood's
Blood’s City Despatch, 2 Cts. Double-Circle Type 8 Handstamp, On Folded Letter to Philadelphia
The content of the letter is a short poem, "La Rosa", written in French. Very delicate.
Lot #3010 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., Double Circle Handstamp, Manuscript Free Frank on Public Service, on 1848 Cover Free Franked to War Department
Stampless folded letter sent “On Public Service” with manuscript “Free Paid” at upper right, addressed to the Second Auditor’s Office, War Department, Washington, D.C. Struck with Philadelphia Pa. Sep 15 circular datestamp and Blood's double black circle Type 7 handstamp. Sept. 7, 1848 docketing.
Lot #3011 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., Type 6 Handstamp on Stampless 1848 Cover to Philadelphia
Cover addressed to Miss G. E. Williams, care of Rev. Mr. Williams, Spruce St. near 8th, Philadelphia, with “Blood’s Despatch 2 Ct.” Type 6 circular handstamp at upper left. Manuscript “Favored by Mr. Lapaletta” at lower left and docketed on inside backflap “Answered Nov 8th 1848.”
Lot #3014 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L6, 2c Black, Used with Grid Cancel
Stamp with stains.
Lot #3015 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L8, 2c Black, On Piece
Blue Philadelphia 5 cts circular datestamp (Clarke 73)
Lot #3016 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L8, 2c Black, Used on 1847 Folded Letter to Baltimore Interesting Content
Single with brown manuscript cancel on 1847 folded letter from Philadelphia to Baltimore, with blue 5 cents due handstamp. The local stamp has a scuff at the left center and a tear at right.
The letter relates to the estate of Mr. Clopper. "The estate held a lot (#239) situated on Market Street next to a lot on which the colored...
Lot #3017 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L8, 2c Black, "For the Post Office", Uncanceled on 1847 Folded Letter, Philadelphia to Baltimore
#17 in Morris Census
Margins to just touched, uncanceled, affixed to folded cover with July 27, 1847 docketing on back and sent to Baltimore. Blue “Philada. Pa. 5cts. Jul 28” integral-rate circular datestamp. Vertical file fold well away from stamp. Very Fine.
Lot #3018 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L9, 2c Black, "For the Post Office", Tied by Red Crayon "5" with Blue Philadelphia Datestamp and Matching "PAID" on 1847 Folded Letter Very Fine
#5 in Census, BLOODS 15L9: Part 9 By Vernon R. Morris, Jr., MD
The stamp with large margins, just into thin at outer frameline at right. "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Dec. 7" ( Clarke 71a) datestamp on 1847 folded letter addressed to MGohn Patterson in Reading Pa.
Lot #3019 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L10, 2c Black and Blue, Used with Philadelphia Town Cancel
Small thin spot.
Lot #3020 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L10, 2c Black and Blue Used with 4 Bar Grid Cancel on Local Cover Front
Single with 4-bar grid cancel and blue “Philadelphia Feb 6” postmark on cover front to Washington, D.C., with 5c postage due. Stamp with a stain.
SCV $1,750 on Cover.
Lot #3021 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L11, 2c Black on Pale Green, Used
Small thin at bottom right.
Lot #3022 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L11, 2c Black on Pale Green, Used with Grid Cancel
Diagonal crease at bottom right.
Lot #3023 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L11, 2c Black on Pale Green, Used with Grid Cancel on Wrapper to Philadelphia
Lot #3024 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L11, 2c Black on Pale Green, Used with Six Bar Grid Cancel on Embossed Ladies Cover to Philadelphia Very Scarce Usage
#8 in Morris Census
Addressed to Mr. George Grier, Library St., Philadelphia. The stamp with a stain at top right and small edge faults on the cover.
Lot #3025 - locals Blood's
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L13, 1c Bronze on Black, Block of 10
SCV $350 as two blocks and 2 singles
