Adams Express Co., Blue Embossed Corner Card with #11 3c Red, on New York and Philadelphia Railroad Cover
“ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / NO. 59 / BROADWAY / NEW YORK” corner card, with "N. York & Phila R.R. SEP 19" handstamp tying the stamp.
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.
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Lot #4068 - eastern express Adams Express Co.
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Lot #4069 - eastern express Adams Express Co.
Adams Express Company, Company Corner Card, #213, 2c Green, Tied on Cover to Pennsylvania
Allentown Pa. Aug 24 10:30 AM handstamp ex on cover with printed corner card for Adams Express Company, 612 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pa., addressed to Seisholtzville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Design similar to Mosher ADX-CC71.
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Lot #4070 - express American Express
American Express, Purple Straightline, with #207 3c Green Tied on Cover to Maine
June 7, 1888 Waterloo circular datestamp.
Lot #4071 - eastern express Buck's Express
Buck's Express, Newark, NJ, BUKX-L3, Orange Label, Unused, Extra Fine Unknown Color, Only 3-5 Buck's Express Labels Known
Buck's Express was a short-lived New Jersey private express that operated around 1861-1865. There are only three to five reported Buck's Express covers with labels reported, all of which are printed on black and blue paper. This is the only known Orange variety.
Lot #4072 - eastern express Carry's Newport Express Letter
Carry’s Newport Express Letter, Purple 4-Line Straightline Handstamps on 1897 Printed Letterhead
Oct 24, 1897 datelined letterhead of Thomas Sharpe, furnaces, ranges, tin, copper, and sheet iron ware dealer, 20 Pelham Street, Newport, Rhode Island. Two clear, purple strikes of Carry’s Newport Express handstamps reading “Ship This Order by Carry’s Newport Express,” with office address at Harrison Avenue Extension, Court Square.
Lot #4073 - eastern express Cross-Border
Favor’s Express, Red Boxed Forwarding Handstamp on 1851 Folded Letter, St. John New Brunswick to Portsmouth New Hampshire via Boston Very Rare and Clean Strike
This folded letter, dated August 21, 1850, was privately carried by Colonel Hiram Favor from St. John, NB to Eastport, ME on the steamship Maid of Erin and then on to Boston by Favor aboard the steamship Admiral. The folded letter entered the mails at Boston where it received the...
Lot #4074 - eastern express Cross-Border
Favor's Express, Very Fine Strike of Red Company Handstamp on 1853 Folded Letter from St. John to New York
Folded letter dated March 2, 1853 from St. John to New York, with a very fine strike of the red FAVORS EXPRESS PAID (JGY 181) handstamp on the flap. The letter was handed in as a loose ship letter to Col. Favor on board the ship Admiral, with Boston March 7 transit, straightline “SHIP” and “STEAM” markings, and rated handstamp “7...
Lot #4075 - eastern express Cross-Border
Favor’s Express, Steamer Admiral, Red Circular Datestamp with Matching "Colonial Express" Circular Datestamp on 1856 Cover from New Brunswick to Massachusetts Very Fine and Scarce Marking in Red with "Steamer Admiral"
"Favor's Express, Steamer Admiral, Nov. 1856" red circular datestamp on backflap, with red "Colonial Express Mail, St. John N.B., Nov. 3" circular datestamp on cover to Watertown Massachusetts. The Name-of-Boat cachet and...
Lot #4076 - eastern express Cross-Border
New Brunswick #9 10c Vermilion, Tied on 1861 Cross-Border Cover to New York New Brunswick to New York
Single tied by Cambridge N.B. postmark on cover to New York, with red “PAID 10” circle rate mark and “Gagetown, N.B. Mar. 13, 1861” transit mark on reverse. The stamp with clipped perfs at bottom and slightly oxidized.
Lot #4077 - eastern express Cross-Border
Nova Scotia #12 10c Vermilion, Two Singles, Tied by Oval Grid Cancels on 1862 Folded Letter from Halifax to Boston, Via the Bay of Fundy, Per Express Mail Scarce and Rarely Seen Express Mail Route from St. John to New York
Two singles, paying the double letter rate, tied by oval grid cancels with matching “St. John N.B. Dec. 9, 1862” postmark on cover to New York, red “Paid 20” in circle, and manuscript “Per Express Mail.” The right...
Lot #4078 - eastern express Cross-Border
Nova Scotia #12 10c Vermilion, Tied by "H" in Grid on 1865 Folded Letter from Halifax to Boston, Via St. John Express Mail Halifax to Boston
Single tied by “H” in grid cancel on April 11, 1865 folded letter from Halifax to Boston, Mass., manuscript “Per Express Mail” with Halifax backstamp.
Lot #4079 - eastern express Dodd's Express Co.
Dodd’s Express Co., Ornate Company Datestamp on Cover to New Jersey with #114, 3c Ultramarine, Tied by Blue Segmented Cork Cancel Unusual Usage
“Dodd’s Express, Long Branch N.J., Sep. 10, 1869” ornate datestamp on cover to New Providence, New Jersey. Cover slightly reduced at left, with some slight toning around stamp edges, otherwise fine.
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Lot #4080 - eastern express Gay & Co.
Gay & Co. Express, Red Oval Company Handstamp on Stampless Folded Letter, New York to Philadelphia
Addressed to Lindsay & Blakiston, Booksellers, Philadelphia, with a red oval "Gay & Co. Express, From 1 Wall Street, New-York" handstamp. Fold held together and repaired by tape.
Lot #4081 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History Harnden's Express
Harnden's Express, Violet Illustrated Printed Envelope, ca 1866, Locally Addressed
Violet Harnden Express messenger cover from 36 Dorrance St., Providence, locally addressed. Backflap missing, with soiling and light stains.
Lot #4082 - eastern express New York & Boston Despatch Express Co.
New York & Boston Despatch Express Company, Purple Company Handstamps on 1881 Letter from Tiverton, Rhode Island to Boston, Massachusetts
Letter datelined Tiverton, R.I., October 19, 1881, addressed to Messrs. Baxter & Stickney, with 3 purple, double rim handstamps.
Lot #4083 - eastern express New York & Boston Despatch Express Co.
New York & Boston Despatch Express Forwarding Label on 1880s J. E. Marchington Receipt
Negative black on yellow forwarding label with shield-shaped design. Very Fine example.
Lot #4084 - eastern express U.S Express
U.S. Express Forwarding Label on 1829 J. E. Marchington Receipt
An order from J.E. Marchington, Newport, RI. to Nickerson & Baxter, Boston, Mass. for tarred lines, mackerel jigs, mackerel knives, etc.
Lot #4085 - eastern express U.S. Express Company
U.S. Express Co., Newport, Rhode Island, Purple Company Handstamps on 1891 Langley & Sharpe, Kitchen Furnishers Letterhead
The letter is datelined Newport, R.I., October 3, 1891, and contains a detailed handwritten business order requesting samples and specifications for manufactured goods. Two, purple straightline “SHIP THIS ORDER BY THE U.S. EXPRESS CO.” handstamps. Very Fine.
Lot #4086 - eastern express U.S. Express Mail
U.S. Express Mail, Red Circular Datestamp with Matching "5" on Folded Cover to New York
Lot #4087 - eastern express U.S. Express Mail
U.S. Express Mail, Blue Railroad Route Agent Postmark with Matching "PAID" and "5" Handstamps on 1847 Folded Letter
U.S. Express Mail Nov 14 RR route agent postmark, from Victor, NY to Richester, NY, Remele (#U1a) via Albany to Buffalo RR Route.
Lot #4088 - eastern express U.S. Express Mail
U.S. Express Mail, Red Circular Datetamp on 1844 Stampless Folded Letter Receipt for an Express Package of Money from Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy
June 18, 1844 folded letter receipt for an express package of money from Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy in Utica to Albany, with red “Express Mail Jun. 18” datestamp and manuscript 12 1/2c double rate via Utica and Schenectady railroad. The printed “Pomeroy & Co.” designation on the...
Lot #4089 - eastern express U.S. Express Mail
U.S. Express Mail, Circular Datestamp Tying #11a 3c Dull Red on 1853 Cover
U.S. Express Mail, January 2, 1853, addressed to Mrs. Goddard Bros. Agt., Providence, R.I.
