J. Bamber & Co.'s Contra Costa Express, BAM-101 Oval Handstamp on U10 3c Nesbitt, to San Leandro
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.
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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 #4011 - western postal history Bamber & Co's Express
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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).
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Lot #4027 - western postal history English & Wells Moore's Flat and Eureka Express
English & Wells Moore's Flat and Eureka Express, ENW-002 Printed Frank on Legal Size U63 6c Buff
Addressed but uncanceled.
Nathan, Rarity Factor: 7
Haller, FE4 TYPE 1
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Lot #4028 - western postal history Freem & Co's Express
Freeman & Co's Express, FRM-007 Printed Frank, Diamond Springs Handstamp, on U10 3c Buff Envelope to San Francisco
FRM-102 Diamond Springs oval handstamp addressed to Ralston in San Francisco.
Lot #4030 - western postal history Greenwood & Newbauer Northern Express
Greenwood & Newbauer Northern Express, GRH-001 Printed Frank with GRH-100 Cancel on U10 3c Nesbitt, Manuscript “1” Fretz and Ralston Correspondence
Manuscript “1” written across the embossed 3c indicium. Envelope addressed to Fretz & Ralston in San Francisco.
Lot #4040 - western postal history Pacific Express
Pacific Express Company, Greenish Blue Company Volcano Oval, on Stampless Cover, Sacramento City California
Greenish blue oval “Pacific Express Co / Volcano / Dec 24” marking on cover to Sacramento City, California, manuscript “Post up Aug. 21st / 57,” with enclosure. Cover with stains and edge wear.
Lot #4041 - western postal history Pacific Union Express
Pacific Union Express Co., PAU-001a Printed Frank on All Over Matteson and Williamson Advertising Cover on U58 3c Entire, Carried by Wells Fargo
Printed advertising envelope for Matteson & Williamson, Manufacturers of agricultural implements, Stockton, California, addressed to Stephen Smith in San Francisco.
Lot #4044 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co's, California Express and Banking Company, Express & Exchange, Large Blue Oval Handstamp on Front Page of 1857 San Francisco Herald Very Scarce California Express Handstamp
Front page of the San Francisco Herald, dated July 25, 1857, with a large blue Wells, Fargo & Co.'s California Express and Banking Company, Express & Exchange, Montgomery St. cor. California, San Francisco oval handstamp. There are...
Lot #4045 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co.,143L2, $4 Green, Unused PF Graded XF 90 Extra Fine
No gum as issued, with margins all around. An Extra Fine and attractive example.
Lot #4046 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, $1.00 Red, 143L3, Used with Blue Pony Express Oval Datestamp
Faulty
Lot #4047 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L3, $1 Red, Unused
Fine
Lot #4048 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L3, $1.00 Red, Unused PF Graded XF 90
No gum.
Lot #4049 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L3, $1.00 Red, Unused
No gum with a stain.
Lot #4050 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co., Pony Express, 143L7, 10c Brown, Unused
No gum.
Lot #4051 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia Pony Express, 143L7, 10c Brown, Tied by Blue Company Handstamp on Piece of U35 Envelope with Wells Fargo Frank Virginia Pony Express Usage
SCV $5,500 on Cover.
Lot #4052 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Virginia City Pony Express, 143L8, 25c Blue, Used with Blue Company Oval Handstamp
Lot #4053 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Virginia City Pony Express, 143L8, 25c Blue, Tied on U34 Entire to Virginia City, Nevada Virginia City Pony Express on Cover
Single tied by blue Sacramento City Wells Fargo postmark on U34 entire with Wells Fargo frank to Virginia City, Nevada, manuscript “One Ten Paid.”
Lot #4054 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L9, 25c Red, Used with Black Oval Company Handstamp
Lot #4055 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L9, 25c Red, Unused
No gum, with a horizontal crease.
Lot #4056 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, 143L9, 25c Red, Unused, Bottom Margin Horizontal Pair
No gum, with crease between the stamps.
Lot #4057 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co., WFE-030 Printed Frank on U10 3c Nesbitt to San Fransisco Fretz and Ralston Correspondence
Cover addressed to Fritz & Ralston, San Francisco, with sender’s imprint “From Wm. Hawley & Co., Groceries and Provisions, First Street, Marysville.”
Lot #4058 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co. Printed Frank on U18a 1855 10c Pale Green on Buff Entire, on Wells, Fargo & Co. Corner Envelope Paste Up
Ten cent Wells Fargo paid frank postal entire from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. via New York, paste-up with Wells Fargo corner envelope, blue Wells Fargo handstamp with matching oval “Paid,” and red “New York Sept. 3 Free” handstamp. The cover with edge faults, a horizontal crease to both covers, and a...
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Lot #4059 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co., Printed Frank on U34 3c Pink, With Fancy 4 Point Star in Circle Cancel to Baltimore
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Lot #4060 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo & Co., Blue Oval Murphy's Camp Handstamp to San Francisco, on 3c U35 Pink Entire
Vertical docketing at left reading “Aug 22 / 62” and “Sep 4 / ” on the front. Opened at right with small tear at upper right.
Lot #4061 - western postal history Wells, Fargo & Co.
Wells, Fargo and Co., Printed Frank on 3c Red Entire on Cover, New York Circular Datestamp to Baltimore, Fancy Star in Circle Cancel
