Hale & Co. and Boyd’s City Express Post, Conjunctive Use on 1844 Folded Letter from Providence to New York City One of Only 9 Recorded Hale and Boyd Conjunctive Usages
Folded letter dated September 16, 1844 forwarded by Hale & Co. from Providence with red oval Hale & Co. handstamp, and red boxed “Boyd’s City Express Post Sep 17 9 o’c” handstamp for delivery to a New York City street address. Light wear, very fine conjunctive...
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 #3137 - Independent Mail Hale & Co
Lot #3192 - Independent Mail Well's Letter Express
Letter Express, 96L1, 5c Black on Pink, Used with Manuscript "X" Very Fine
Lot #3193 - Independent Mail Well's Letter Express
Letter Express, 96L1, 5c Black on Pink Glazed, Picked Away on Folded Letter to Buffalo Very Late Usage
Datelined November 26, 1844 (answered) folded letter from Detroit to Buffalo. Frajola notes that stamps were recorded as "picked away" late in the life of the post. The latest recorded usage is November 28, 1844.
Lot #3194 - Independent Mail Well's Letter Express
Letter Express, 96L1, 5c Black on Pink Glazed, Large Margins on Folded Letter to Buffalo, Manuscript "Pay"
Single with cork cancel on cover, Detroit to Buffalo dated Oct. 17, 1844, manuscript “Pay”; the cover with a vertical file fold through the stamp.
Lot #3195 - Independent Mail Well's Letter Express
Letter Express, 96L2, 5c Black on Green, Used with Manuscript "X"
Corner creases at top right and bottom right and small tears at top.
Lot #3196 - Independent Mail Well's Letter Express
Letter Express, 96L4, 10c Black on Scarlet Glazed, Type II, Tied on Piece
Horizontally cut in half and mounted on a card to which it did not originate.








