Honour's City Express, 4LB8, 2c Black on Bluish, Position 3, Uncancelled on Cover with #11A 3c Red
Uncancelled single on folded letter used with #11A, with blue Charleston, S.C. Paid postmark to Philadelphia, carrier stamp position 3, March 3, 1852 docketing.
Winter 2026 Sale -Day 1
By: Americana Stamps
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Mar 20, 2026 America/Los_Angeles
Americana Stamps Winter 2026 Sale -Day 1
Friday Mar 20, 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.
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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 #2040 - us carriers
Lot #2041 - us carriers
Honour's City Express, 4LB13, 2c Black on Bluish, with Manuscript "2" Cancel on Cover Front
Lot #2043 - us carriers
Wharton's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 5LB1, 2c Bluish Green, Complete Left Margin Pane of 25 Very Fine and Extremely Rare
Original gum with edge stains at left, creases and thins.
Lot #2045 - us carriers
Brown & McGill’s U.S.P.O. Despatch, 5LB2, 2c Blue, Used An Extremely Fine and Remarkable Carrier Stamp
Large even margins, cancelled by part of the black New York “23” cents debit postmark applied, indicating this stamp was used on transatlantic mail. The stamp with faint toned spots and a small crease.
Lot #2046 - us carriers
United States City Despatch Post, 6LB2, 3c Black on Rose Buff, Used with Counterfeit Cancel
The stamp stained and repaired at top right.
SCV$ 5,000 Unused.
Lot #2047 - us carriers
U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5, 3c Black on Blue Glazed Paper on Folded Letter with Manuscript "12 1/2c" Rate
The cover addressed to Albany, NY with red "NEW YORK OCT 1 (1843)" postmark and blue manuscript 12 1/2c rate marking. The stamp with scuffs and creases at bottom left.
Lot #2048 - us carriers
U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5, 3c Black on Blue Green Glazed Paper on 1843 Local Folded Letter
Single with red "US" in octagon cancel and matching US Despatch March 8, 1843 red circular datestamp. Manuscript "paid" above stamp.
Lot #2049 - us carriers
U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5, 3c Black on Blue Green, Four Large Margins, with Red "U.S." in Octagon Cancel on 1844 Printed Insurance Notice
Single with red “U.S.” in octagon cancel and matching “U.S. City Despatch Post Feb. 20 1 O’Clock” handstamp on local folded letter in New York. The folded letter with toning along the cover fold.
Lot #2050 - us carriers
U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5VAR, Black on Blue, Double Impression, Used with Partial Printing on Reverse An Extremely Rare Double Impression Example
Illustrated as Figure 24, Printers' Errors on Carrier and Local Stamps By Larry Lyons and Alan Cohen
The stamp canceled with a red "U.S." in octagon handstamp with a partial offset on the reverse and a vertical crease.
Unlisted.
Lot #2051 - us carriers
U.S. Mail Prepaid, 1c Black on Buff, 6LB11, with Cork Cancel on Folded Letter
The folded letter addressed to South Hadley Falls, Mass with Red "NEW YORK JUN. 8 (1850)" integral postmark. The cover with vertical file fold.
Lot #2052 - us carriers
U.S. Mail, 6LB11, 1c Black on Buff Glazed, on 1850 Folded Letter
A four margin example with pencil cancel on blue June 21, 1850 folded letter, struck with a red "New York 5 cts, Jun 21" integral rate circular datestamp, addressed to Groton, Massachusetts.
Lot #2053 - us carriers
U.S. Mail, 6LB11, 1c Black on Buff, Tied by New York 5 Cts Circular Datestamp on 1849 Folded Letter Scarce Tied Usage
Single with blue manuscript cancel and tied by red New York integral postage due postmark on Oct. 20, 1849 folded letter to Topsfield, Mass. The top right portion of the cover sheet torn off and reattached.
Lot #2054 - us carriers
U.S.P.O. Despatch, 7LB3, 1c Black on Rose, Used on Cover Front, 10c Postage Due
Uncancelled single, with large margins at bottom and left, other sides touched, on cover front from Philadelphia, April 26, to St. Louis, Missouri, with 10 cents postage due. The cover front with two vertical folds, one creasing the bottom of the stamp. Very Fine.
SCV $1,000 on Cover.
Lot #2055 - us carriers
U.S.P.O. Despatch, 7LB11, 1c Gold on Black Glazed, with Red Philadelphia Star Cancel on Locally Delivered Cover
The cover with vertical and diagonal creases.
Lot #2056 - us carriers
U.S. Penny Post, St. Louis Carrier, 8LB1 Type I, 2c Black, Used with Cancel at Lower Right One of Only Five Recorded Type I Examples, One of Only 3 Used Type 1 or 2
One of three recorded used examples of the St. Louis 2c Black (8LB1 and 8LB2)
The stamp with damaged inclusion hole at bottom, still presentable, and a very scarce example of one of the rarest carrier stamps.
Lot #2057 - us carriers
U.S. Penny Post, St. Louis Carrier, 8LB2 Type II, 2c Black, Unused One of Only 9 Recorded Examples
Original gum with corners missing at top left and bottom left, with a small thin. Still, a very attractive and scarce example of this St. Louis Carrier.
Lot #2058 - carriers Baltimore
1845 Baltimore Carrier Service, Stampless Folded Incoming Letter from New York with "Penny Post" Directive Very Rare Early Carrier Delivery, From the Mails Usage
Folded letter dated January 10, 1845, sent from New York to Baltimore, with red “PAID” handstamp and New York circular datestamp. Addressed to Morgan Forrest, U.S. Marshal, D. Md., Baltimore City, Md. Manuscript instruction at bottom left, “Penny Post will please Deliver/ Single...
Lot #2059 - carriers Baltimore
#63 1c Blue Tied on U.S. Army General Hospital, Baltimore Md., Official Business Cover Carrier Paid Official Business Usage
Printed corner card for the "U.S. Army General Hospital, McKim's Mansion, Baltimore, Md." with “Official Business” printed at upper left. Addressed to J. C. Tanner, Esq., Knowlesville, Orleans Co., N.Y.
Lot #2060 - carriers Boston
#63 1c Blue and #65 3c Rose Tied on Cover to Boston
Both stamps tied by 5 MAY circular datestamp on cover addressed to Miss Clara J. Eugley, 58 Bowdoin Street, Boston, Mass.
Lot #2061 - carriers Charleston
"ONE CENT" Blue Straightline Carrier Handstamp on Folded Cover to Charleston, SC Scarce Carrier Handstamp
Addressed to “Mr. Theo. J. Gordon, City at Law, Charleston, S.C.” James Island, 10/6/1851 annotated in pencil on back.
Lot #2062 - carriers Cincinnati
#63 1c Blue and #65 3c Brownish Red, Tied on Cover to Cincinnati, "DUE 3" for Double Weight
"SAINT LOUIS, M.O. MAY 10 1862" target duplex cancel. The 1c stamp with a straight edge at right.
Lot #2063 - carriers Lowell
Lowell, Mass Carrier Handstamp on Cover with #65 3c Rose Tied by Segmented Cork Cancel, Manuscript "DUE 3"
Cover addressed to Lowell, MA with Philadelphia, Pa., Mar. 19, 1866 circular datestamp, readdressed to Concord, New Hampshire. Missing bottom backflap, otherwise very fine. Philadelphia Station backstamp.
Lot #2064 - carriers New Orleans
New Orleans U.S. City Post, Blue Snow Shovel and “CAR 2” Carrier Marking, with Red "5" for Postage Due on Cover
Red Biloxi, Miss., Dec 18, 1853 circular datestamp, addressed to to New Orleans and delivered by N.O. U. S. City Post Carrier on Dec 22 with Matching Blue “Car 2” for Carrier Fee Plus 5 Cents Due for Postage. The cover with a small stain at top right.
