#93 1868 2c "Black Jack", F Grill, on Small Box for Photographs, Rated for Printed Matter
“F” grill, single with target cancel and matching Plattsburg, N.Y. integral cancel to North Lawrence, N.Y. on a small box for photographs, printed matter rate. The side flaps of the box missing, the stamp with a straight edge at right and perf flaws.
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:
✔ 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 #6022 - us u.s. postal history
Lot #6023 - us u.s. postal history
#832c 1954 $1 Wilson Prexie Reissue, Horizontal Pair, Tied by First Day of Issue Cachet, Unaddressed First Day of Issue
Washington D.C. Aug 31 9:00 AM 1954 circular datestamp.
Lot #6024 - us u.s. postal history
#O18 6c Department of the Interior Official, Vermilion Tied on Department of the Interior, Pension Office Cover to Wyoming, Pennsylvania
The cover with stains and faults. Stamp has internal tear.
Lot #6025 - us u.s. postal history
UO2, 3c Black on Lemon, United States Official Entire, Addressed to Middletown, New York Postmaster
United States Official entire, UO2, 3c Black on Lemon, addressed to the Postmaster at Middletown, Orange County, New York. Tied by New York circular datestamp, with accompanying enclosure bearing a September 15, 1875 blue double circle circular datestamp reading “R.C. Jackson, Supt. R.M.S., 2d Div., New York” struck at the upper left of...
Lot #6026 - us u.s. postal history
UO52 3c Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Army Pre-Printed Frank, Unused
Lot #6027 - us u.s. postal history
War Department Envelope, UO54 Imprinted Entire for Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Army, Unused
Lot #6028 - us u.s. postal history
#Q1, 1913 1c Parcel Post, Tied by Chicago Machine Cancel, Paying the Printed Matter Rate, Date June 13, 1913 A Rarity. Postmarked Before the Authorized Date of July 1, 1913 For Use on Letter Mail
Stamp tied by Chicago, Ill. machine cancel dated June 1913, with no day of the month indicated because this was a letter at the printed matter rate. At the time of use, Parcel Post stamps were restricted to parcel use only; their use on letter...
Lot #6029 - us u.s. postal history
R24c, 5c Red, 1862 Revenue Stamp, Tied by Manuscript Cancel on Cover Illegal Use of Revenue Stamp as Postage
Single tied by manuscript cancel, illegal use from Livermore, Kentucky, May 18, 1864, with date corrected to May 20 to Waddington, New York. Manuscript “Due 6.” Cover reduced at left.
Lot #6030 - u.s. postal history Advertised
"ADVERTISED" Straightline on U35 3c Red Cover to Kentucky
Cover addressed to Wm. P. Pond, Esq., Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky. "ADVERTISED" straightline marking at top with Conneaut, Ohio JUN 17 datestamp. Reverse with two strikes of Mount Sterling circular datestamps and a target handstamp.
Lot #6031 - u.s. postal history Advertised
#65 3c Rose Tied on Advertised and Forwarded Cover
Oct. 13 circular datestamp on cover addressed to Mrs. Rachel Watkins. “Advertised” and “Forwarded” handstamps at lower left with "Advertised" manuscript at top.
Lot #6032 - u.s. postal history Advertised
"Advertised" Circular Handstamp with #65 3c Rose, Tied on Cover to Worcester, Massachusetts
Springfield JUN 12 datestamp.
Lot #6033 - u.s. postal history Advertised
#65 3c Rose Tied by Blue Baltimore Handstamp on Cover, "Advertised 1 Ct." On Reverse
Stamp tied by blue Baltimore Md., Feb 1 circular datestamp on cover addressed to Mrs. Catharine Windle, Washington, District of Columbia. Manuscript "1645" at left in crayon. “Advertised 1 Ct.” marking on reverse. Very Fine.
Lot #6034 - u.s. postal history Advertised
#65 3c Rose, Tied on Advertised Cover from Philadelphia to New York, New York Post Office Advertised Black Oval Handstamp
Lot #6035 - u.s. postal history Advertised
#65 3c Rose, Tied on Advertised Cover from Augusta, GA to New York, New York Post Office Advertised Black Oval Handstamp
Lot #6036 - u.s. postal history Advertised
"ADVERTISED 1 Ct" Straightline on Reverse, #65 3c Rose on Cover to Washington, D.C.
Chicopee, Mass. May 27 circular datestamp on cover addressed to Mrs. Catharine Fitzgerald, Washington, D.C. “ADVERTISED 1 Ct” straightline marking on reverse.
Lot #6037 - u.s. postal history Advertised
#44 3c Red with Cork Cancel on Cover from Greencastle to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania with Advertised and Unclaimed Markings
Black Greencastle, Pa., Nov 10 and Chambersburg, Pa., Nov 10 circular datestamps. Black ADVERTISED and UNCLAIMED auxiliary markings applied at destination indicate the letter was not collected by the addressee.
Lot #6038 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History Advertising
#63 1861 1c Blue, Tied by Philadelphia Datestamp on Franklin Fire Insurance Company Corner Card, 1860 Drop Rate Cover
Lot #6039 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History Advertising
Sen-Sen 1897 Advertising Cover, Multicolored Embossed Lithograph Design with #220 2c Carmine Tied Very Fine and Very Unusual
Allover silver advertising cover with multicolored embossed lithograph design. Stamp tied by Rochester, New York machine postmark dated 1897, addressed to The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Lot #6040 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History Advertising
Four-Horse Fire Engine Wagon Scene, Bausman & Eaby Advertising Corner Card, Horses and Stage, on 1897 Cover with 2c Carmine to West Chester, PA
Illustrated corner card for Bausman & Eaby, Fire Insurance and Real Estate Agents, 10 West Orange St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Addressed to J. Ashburn Parker, Esq., West Chester, Pennsylvania with MAR 6 1897 “Lancaster Trans. Stat." circular datestamp.
Lot #6041 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History Advertising
#279b 2c Red, Tied on All-Over Illustrated Savannah Guano Co. Advertising Cover to South Carolina
“SAVANNAH GA JUN 30 1899” machine cancel on allover illustrated advertising cover for Savannah Guano Company, depicting detailed factory complex with labeled buildings and surrounding trains, carriages, and sailing ships, addressed to Mr. W. H. Mears, Gifford, South Carolina.
Lot #6042 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History airmail
#C18 50c Graf Zeppelin, Tied by 1933 New York Machine Cancel on Cover to Washington, D.C.
New York, N.Y. Oct 2, 1933 circular datestamp on Century of Progress Exposition from Friedrichshafen corner card.
Lot #6043 - U.S. Stamps and Postal History airmail
#C18 50c Graf Zeppelin, Horizontal Strip of 3, Tied on Cover to Ohio via Friedrichshafen to Chicago
New York, N.Y. Oct 4, 1933 circular datestamps on Century of Progress Exposition from Friedrichshafen corner card.
Lot #6044 - u.s. postal history Auxiliary Markings
#73 2c "Black Jack", Tied on Cover with Numeral "2" Rate and "Have Your Letters Addressed to Street & No" Auxiliary Marking "HAVE YOUR LETTERS ADDRESSED TO STREET & NO"
Syracuse, New York duplex cancel on locally addressed cover with ultramarine numeral "2" rate handstamp at top right and matching auxiliary marking “Have Your Letters Addressed to Street & No.”
Lot #6045 - u.s. postal history Auxiliary Markings
#73 2c "Black Jack", Tied on Drop Letter Cover with Large Pencil “X” and “Not Called For” Straightline on Reverse "NOT CALLED FOR" on back
Lot #6046 - u.s. postal history Auxiliary Markings
#73 2c "Black Jack", Tied on Drop Letter Cover to Chicago with Boxed "NOT CALLED FOR" Boxed "NOT CALLED FOR"
Cover addressed to William Marshall, Chicago, Illinois, with black May 18 Chicago circular datestamp and boxed “Not Called For” marking. Backflap missing.



























