1837 Stampless Transatlantic Mourning Letter, London to Philadelphia via New York, "2nd Delivery" and Ship Markings Enclosed London Times Clippings Entitled "Wedding in the Rothschilds Family"
Folded mourning letter from London, 1837, addressed to Samuel Jaudon, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia. Red “New-York, Jul 17” circular datestamp and matching “SHIP” and “2ND DELIVERY” handstamps. Manuscript "2/-"...
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 3
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 3
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 #5076 - US Stampless Transatlantic
Lot #5077 - US Stampless Transatlantic
1845 Transatlantic Stampless Folded Letter From New York to Scheidam, Holland, via the French Packet "Ville de Lyon"
Lot #5078 - US Stampless Transatlantic
Transatlantic Ship Letter From Paris, France Carried by Cunard Line Steamer "Britannia" on 1848 Stampless Folded Letter to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carried by Cunard Line "Britannia" from Liverpool to Boston.
Lot #5079 - US Stampless Transatlantic
1857 Printed Circular, Charleston, South Carolina to Cádiz, Spain, "PAID" Straightline
Printed circular of Herckenrath, Wragg & Co., Charleston, dated February 6, 1857, sent from Charleston, South Carolina to Cádiz, Spain. Carried by British open mail via the Cunard Line steamship Arabia, departing Boston on February 11, 1857, and arriving Liverpool on February 21, 1857. The 4c newspaper rate was prepaid in Charleston and marked...
Lot #6001 - us u.s. postal history
#1 1847 5c Brown, Two Singles with Blue Grid Cancels on Folded Letter to Tennesssee
Two singles with blue grid cancels and matching Philadelphia integral postmark on folded letter to Jonesboro, Tennessee.
Lot #6002 - us u.s. postal history
#1 1847 5c Brown, Cancled by Black Grid on 1850 Folded Letter to Portland Fine and Scarce Black Canceling Ink
#3378 in 1847 Cover Census
Single with grid cancel and red Boston integral postmark on folded letter to Portland, Maine, with 5 cents postage due. The folded letter with small edge tears and light soiling.
Lot #6003 - us u.s. postal history
#1 1847 5c Dark Brown, Used with Manuscript Cancels on Folded Cover Sheet to Maryland
#2558 in 1847 Cover Census
Single with red cork and brown manuscript cancels, with blue “Baltimore, Md. Sep. 23” postmark, on folded cover sheet to Bel Air, Maryland. The folded letter with right and back flaps missing.
Lot #6004 - us u.s. postal history
#1b 1847 5c Orange Brown, Tied by Bold Strikes of Red Grid on 1851 Folded Letter
#7002 in 1847 Cover Census
Single, with irregular margins, tied by bold strikes of red grid with matching “New York Jan. 5, (1851)” postmark on folded letter to Merchants Bank in Norwich, Connecticut.
Lot #6005 - us u.s. postal history
#7 1c Blue, Tied by Circular Boston "PAID" Handstamp on Cover to Richmond, Vermont Very Fine
Lot #6006 - us u.s. postal history
#7 1851 1c Blue, Tied by 6 Line Grid Cancel on 1852 New York Local Drop Cover
Feb. 25, 1852 docketing. The cover with file folds, one through the stamp.
Lot #6007 - us u.s. postal history
#11 3c Brownish Carmine, Position 94L5L, Major "Cracked Plate" Variety, Tied on Cover Major Cracked Plate
The stamp in a brownish carmine shade with a light corner crease at bottom right with Pittsburgh, PA cancel to Morristown, PA.
Lot #6008 - us u.s. postal history
#11A, 3c Dull Red, on 1853 Folded Letter from New York to New Bedford, Massachusetts, Regular Land Mail
Stamp tied by New Bedford, Mass., Sep 1, 1853 circular date stamp. Addressed to J. W. Bartlett, New Bedford, Massachusetts. The letter originated in New York City, carried as regular land mail which failed to get cancelled in New York and was cancelled on arrival in New Bedford.
Lot #6009 - us u.s. postal history
#11A 1853 3c Brownish Carmine, Bottom Right Corner Margin, Position 100L1L, Tied by Springfield, Mass Handstamp
Bottom right corner margin single tied by “Springfield, Mass. Feb. 7” postmark on cover to Williamsburg, Mass., stamp position 100L1L. The cover reduced at left.
Lot #6010 - us u.s. postal history
#11A 1853 3c Dull Red with Manuscript Date Cancel, on Cover From Bastrop to Ashton, Louisiana Manuscript Instructions for Negro Girl Delivery
Folded letter from Bastrop, Louisiana to Ashton, Carroll Parish, Louisiana, with stamp canceled by manuscript “APR 4”. Addressed to Mrs. R. W. Hay & Co., Ashton, La. Manuscript instructions at bottom: "Post Master will please send this out by the first negro girl going to his house."
Lot #6011 - us u.s. postal history
#11A, 3c Dull Red, on 1856 Newport, Rhode Island to New Bedford, Massachusetts, Regular Land Mail
Stamp tied by New Bedford, Mass., Oct 11, 1856 circular date stamp, addressed to Messrs. O. H. Bartlett & Son, Merchants, New Bedford, Mass. The letter originated in Newport, Rhode Island, dated Oct 10, 1856, carried ass regular land mail which failed to get cancelled in Newport and was cancelled on arrival in New Bedford.
Lot #6012 - us u.s. postal history
#24 1857 1c Blue, Position 18R5, Type Va, Circular Grid Cancel on Folded Prices Current
Folded prices current letter from Philadelphia to Hilton, Del. Stamp paying the unsealed circular rate.
Lot #6013 - u.s. postal history Wrapper
#24 1c Blue, Plate 7, Vertical Pair, Tied on Printed Matter Wrapper to Limerick, Maine Printed Matter Wrapper
Printed matter wrapper addressed to Edwin B. Smith, Esq., Limerick, Maine with indistinct circular datestamp. The addressee was a Maine State Senator and a Justice of the Peace in Limerick. This wrapper most likely contained one circular weighing 3-4 oz or one small newspaper or other periodical. It is one of three wrappers in...
Lot #6014 - u.s. postal history Wrapper
#24 1c Blue, Plate 7, Single Tied on Printed Matter Wrapper to Limerick, Maine Printed Matter Wrapper
Printed matter wrapper addressed to Edwin B. Smith, Esq., Limerick, Maine with indistinct circular datestamp. It is one of three wrappers in this sale addressed to "E. B. Smith Esq/Limerick / Maine." The stamp with diagonal crease.
Lot #6015 - u.s. postal history Wrapper
#24 1c Blue, Plate 5, Horizontal Pair, Tied by Manuscript on Printed Matter Wrapper to Limerick, Maine Printed Matter Wrapper
Printed matter wrapper addressed to Edwin B. Smith, Esq., Limerick, Maine with indistinct circular datestamp. It is one of three wrappers in this sale addressed to "E. B. Smith Esq/Limerick / Maine."
Lot #6016 - us u.s. postal history
#26 3c Rose with Grid Cancel on 1860 Cover, "DUE 1" Straightline, Ornamental "REC'D", and "HELD FOR POSTAGE" Auxiliary Markings Attractive and Interesting Usage
Single with grid cancel and matching octagonal “Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 9, 1860” postmark on cover to West Chester, Pa., manuscript “In haste,” with “Held for Postage,” “Rec’d Nov 10,” handstamps and “Due 1” handstamp for carrier fee to post office.
Lot #6017 - us u.s. postal history
#65 3c Rose, Left Margin Vertical Strip of Four, Tied on 1867 Cover to Nashville
Stamps tied by “Greenup, Ky. Sep. 2, 1867” circular datestamps on cover to Nashville, Tenn., with 1867 docketing. The strip of stamps with a natural straight edge at left and perforations trimmed off at right, the cover with edge wear.
Lot #6018 - us u.s. postal history
#65 1861 3c Rose, Straddle Margin, on Cover to Massachusetts
North Sterling, N.Y., June 30, 1863 to Amherst, Mass., straddle margin single. The stamp and cover with a stain at top.
Lot #6019 - us u.s. postal history
#68 1861 10c Green, Tied by Quartered Cork Cancel on Piece with Clear Strike of Red "New York Paid All Direct" Circular Datestamp
Bold strike, dated March 11.
Lot #6020 - us u.s. postal history
#68 10c Green, Two Singles, and #73 2c "Black Jack", All Tied by Blue Grid Cancels on 1864 Cover to Callao, Peru via Panama Via Panama to Peru to Commander Roger Perry
Stamps tied by blue grid cancels with matching “Cumberland, Md. Apr. 11, 1864” postmarks, on cover addressed to Commander Roger Perry, U.S.N., U.S. Ship Fredonia, Callao, Peru via Panama. Black “Panama May 14, 1864” handstamp. Reverse with Lima and Callao, Peru backstamps...
Lot #6021 - us u.s. postal history
#88 3c Rose, "E" Grill, Manuscript Cancel on Cover to Massachusetts

























