1850 Pre-Statehood California Stampless Folded Letter, Transcontinental From San Francisco to Maryland, Large Black "40" Rate Handstamp Rare 40c California to Atlantic Coast Rate, Pre-Statehood
Stampless folded letter datelined San Francisco, August 27, 1850, addressed to Maryland. San Francisco 27 AUG circular datestamp and a manuscript “40” rate marking, rated for the 40c transcontinental rate established by the Act of August 14, 1848...
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 2
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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:
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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 #4001 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
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Lot #4002 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
1851 Early California Folded Letter, San Francisco to New York, "10" Rate Handstamp
Datelined "White & Storm, San Francisco, Sept 1/51" and addressed to Boyd & Brother, Merchants, New York. Black "San Francisco, 1 Sep" circular date stamp.
Lot #4003 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
1893, Carson and Genoa Daily Stage, Illustrated Billhead, Wells Fargo and U.S. Mail Stagecoach
Illustrated blue vignette of the Carson and Genoa Daily Stage, carrying the United States Mail and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, signed by agent T. R. Hofer. Billhead dated April 1, 1895, made out to J. and J. Raycraft with blue "PAID" datestamp.
Lot #4004 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
#68 10c Green, Tied by "PAID" in Lozenge Cancel on Cover from Boston to Virginia City, Utah Territory Very Fine and Attractive Utah Territory Usage
Stamp with clear margins all around. Red Boston APR 28 circular datestamp.
Lot #4005 - Western Express Postal History western postal history
#68, 1861 10c Green, Tied by Carson City, Utah Territory Handstamp on Cover to New York, "DUE 10" Very Fine Utah Territory Usage
Single tied by blue “Carson City, Utah Territory” to Syracuse, New York, manuscript “Due 10”.
Lot #4006 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co. California Express, Used Gold Rush Era Check, San Francisco, 1855
Dated January 26, 1855.
Adams & Co. Bankers initially transported gold and mail from California to New York and later operated as assayers in California gold districts and as bankers in the region.
Lot #4007 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, California, 1L1, 1854 25c Black on Blue, Unused Very Fine Example of this Great Rarity
No gum, with full to ample margins and side imprints complete. This is a very attractive example of the 25c on Blue Paper, and a great rarity.
Lot #4008 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L2, 25c Black, Unused Black Manuscript Initials "LR"
The initials read "LR'' for Louis Reed.
Lot #4009 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L2, 25c Black, Unused, Strip of Three, OG Initialed "LR"
Original Gum, previously hinged, with tiny pinhole between stamps 1 and 2.
Lot #4010 - Western Express Postal History Adams & Co.'s Express
Adams & Co.'s Express, 1L3, 25c Black on Pink, Unused
Lot #4013 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L1, 25c Green, Spelling Error "San Fransisco", Unused
Lot #4014 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Block of 6
Lot #4015 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Strip of 3 Printing Error, No gutter
Lot #4016 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused
Lot #4017 - Western Express Postal History Bicycle Mail Route
Bicycle Mail Route, 12L2, 25c Green, Spelling Error Corrected, Unused, Block of 6
Lot #4021 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes’ City Letter Express, 35L1, 5c Red, Unused
Lot #4022 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes City Letter Express, 35L2, 10c Rose, Unused Overprinted Blue “X”
Lot #4023 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes City Letter Express,35L6, 5c Black, Unused
Thin on right center.
Lot #4024 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes City Letter Express, 35L7, 5c Blue, Unused The Highest Graded Example of This Issue - PF Graded XF-S 95
Stamp with no gum. An exceptional example, graded Extra Fine to Superb, the highest grade for this issue.
Lot #4025 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes City Letter Express, 35L8, 5c Red, Unused Right Sheet Margin
Lot #4026 - Western Express Postal History Carnes' City Letter Express
Carnes City Letter Express, 35L8, 5c Red, Unused Graded XF-S 95
No Gum, as Issued. DNK Expert Mark on back.
Lot #4029 - Western Express Postal History Gahagan & Howe City Express
Gahagan & Howe City Express, 70L3, 5c Black, Unused
Lot #4032 - Western Express Postal History Overland Mail
#26, 1857 3c Dull Red, Horizontal Strip of Three, Used with #24, 1857 1c Blue, All Tied by "PAID" In Oval Cancels on Cover Overland Mail
Stamps tied by “PAID” in oval cancels with matching “North San Juan, Cal. Oct. 23” postmark on cover to Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
Lot #4033 - Western Express Postal History Overland Mail
#26, 1857 3c Dull Red, Three Singles, Used with #24, 1857 1c Blue, All Tied on Cover "11" Inverted in Hand, Overland Mail, stamp
Three 3c singles used with #24, all tied by “San Francisco, Cal. May 11, 1861” postmark, with “11” inverted, on cover to Golden Hill, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Lot #4034 - Western Express Postal History Overland Mail
#26, 1857 3c Dull Red, Horizontal Pair Used with #24, 1857 1c Blue, All Tied on U27 3c Red on Buff Entire Overland Mail
Entire used with horizontal pair of #26 and single #24, all tied by “Sacramento City, Cal. Feb. 28, 1861” postmarks on cover to New Haven, Connecticut.
