Chicago Penny Post, 38L1, 1c Orange Brown, Used with Manuscript Cancel
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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 #3101 - locals Chicago Penny Post
Lot #3102 - locals City Dispatch
City Dispatch, 1860, 1c Black, 41L1, Tied by Cork Cancel with Matching Company Postmark on Local Philadelphia Cover
July 28, 1860 company postmark.
Lot #3103 - locals City Dispatch
City Dispatch, 1860, 1c Black, 41L1, Tied by Grid of "X" in Circle on Local Cover
The stamp with a small scuff at right.
Lot #3104 - locals City Dispatch
City Dispatch, 41L1, 1c Black, Tied by Grid in Circle Cancel on Local Cover
Cover addressed locally within Philadelphia with January 1860 docketing.
Lot #3105 - locals City Dispatch
City Dispatch, 41L1, 1c Black, Tied by 4 Bar Grid Cancel and Used with #26 3c Red on Cover
Single tied with “4 bar grid in circle” cancel, used with #26 tied by octagonal “Philadelphia, Pa., Apr. 20, 1860” postmark on cover to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Local stamp with a tear at right. Cover roughly opened at left.
Lot #3106 - locals Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office
Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office, 52L2, 1c Red, Unused
No gum, with a horizontal crease and two internal tears.
Lot #3107 - locals Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office
Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office, 52L2, 1c Red, Unused
No gum, with repaired bottom left corner with an added stain, soiling and a central thin.
Lot #3108 - locals Crosby’s City Post
Crosby's City Post, 54L1, 2c Carmine, Unused, Full Sheet of 25 with Imprint
Lot #3109 - locals Cumming's City Post
Cummings' City Post, 55L3, 2c Black on Yellow Glazed, Used with Blue Manuscript Cancel
Horizontal crease.
Lot #3110 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L2, 2c Blue, Perf 11, with Manuscript Cancel on Local Cover
Locally addressed New York cover, ca. 1879 "AITKEN.SON & CO. Importers of RIBBONS, LACES, MILLINERY..." corner card with a horizontal crease.
Lot #3111 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L3, 1c Vermilion, Unused Graded XF 90
Original Gum, Never Hinged
Lot #3112 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L3a, 1c Vermilion Imperforate, Unused Block of 25
Original gum, the top and bottom right stamps previously hinged, others never hinged.
Lot #3113 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L4, 1c Orange, Unused, Horizontal Pair
Original gum, previously hinged.
Lot #3114 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L5a, 1c Blue Imperforate, Unused Block of 25
Original gum, the top left stamps with a thin. Previously hinged in selvage, others never hinged.
Lot #3115 - locals Eagle City Post
Eagle City Post, 61L4, 1c Blue on Bluish, Uncanceled on Local Cover, Large Red "PAID" Straightline Large Red "Paid"
Lot #3116 - locals Eagle City Post
Eagle City Post, 61L4, 1c Blue on Bluish on 1848 Folded Letter with Eagle City Post at Adam's Express Circular Handstamp (Type E) Signed by Sloane
Uncancelled single on Feb. 18, 1848 folded letter for local delivery in Philadelphia, large red “PAID” handstamp and Eagle City Express handstamp type “E” in Lyons identifier. The folded letter with staining and toning and bottom flap missing.
Lot #3117 - locals East River Post Office
East River Post Office, 23 Avenue D, Black Three-Line Handstamp on Stampless Cover to New York
Lot #3118 - locals East River Post Office
East River Post Office, 62L4, 1c Black on Green Glazed, Used on Piece
Lot #3119 - locals Empire City Dispatch
Empire City Dispatch Local, 64L1c, Black and Green, Block of Four, Vertical Pair with Imperforate Horizontally Very Unusual
Previously hinged with an edge thin and small tear at top.
Lot #3120 - locals Faunce's Penny Post
Faunce's Penny Post, 152L1, 1c Black on Red, Unused
Original Gum, previously hinged with a crease at top.
Lot #3121 - locals G. Carter's Despatch
G. Carter's Despatch, 36L1, 2c Black, Tied with Manuscript Pen Cancel on Cover with Philadelphia Integral Rate Postpark
The stamp with full margins, appears to be the red washi variety, Position 2, identifiable by the separated letters and the connected bottom serifs of the A. The cover, addressed to Norristown, PA, entered the mails with blue "Philada. Pa., 5, Aug 4" integral rate post mark (Clarke 74a), with 1849 docketing at left....
Lot #3122 - locals G. Carter's Despatch
G. Carter's Despatch, 36L1, Variety 3, 2c Black, Tied by Manuscript Cancel On 1849 Folded Letter Right Margin Stamp
Blue 5c Philadelphia Aug 4 datestamp. Letter datelined August 2, 1849, mentioning “The penny post closes in a few minutes... so I must close."
Lot #3123 - locals G. Carter's Despatch
G. Carter's Despatch, 36L1, 2c Black, Tied by Manuscript "X" on New York & Philadelphia Railroad Cover One of Only Two Recorded Railroad Agent Markings
1850 folded letter Philadelphia to Rahway N.J., with "New York & Phila. R.R. 7 Jan" railroad circular datestamp and matching "5." The letter was brought by Carter's to the railroad route agent, cancelled on arrival in New York City, where it entered the regular mails as an unpaid...
Lot #3124 - locals G. Carter's Despatch
G. Carter’s Despatch, 36L1, 2c Black, Left Margin Copy, Plate #3, Position, Tied by Manuscript "X" on 1849 Folded Letter to St. Louis
May 9, 1849 folded letter regarding status of account.
Lot #3125 - locals G. Carter's Despatch
G. Carter's Despatch, 36L1, 2c Black, Four Huge Margins, Manuscript "X" Cancel, on Small Ladies Embosseid Cover "Remember Me...When On Thy Way" Label on Reverse
The stamp with four huge margins with part of adjacent stamp visible at left.


























