Red semi-circle "MAIL ROUTE" handstamp on folded printed prices current for perfumery and soaps, datelined March 12, 1828, to Providence R.I. Manuscript "18¾" rate, light vertical file fold and some slight overall soiling, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking used at Providence R.I. on incoming ship mail.
Estimate $600.00 - $800.00
Winter 2025 Sale
By: Americana Stamps
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Jan 03, 2025 America/Los_Angeles
Americana Stamps Winter 2025 Sale
Friday Jan 03, 2025 10:00 to Sunday Jan 05, 2025 10:00 America/Los_Angeles
We are excited to present to you our Winter 2025 sale, debuting as our first Live Auction on our new auction platform. With over 830 incredible lots, this auction aims to recapture the heart and joy of philately by showcasing the history and philatelic significance of each lot, while also providing insights to educate and excite collectors of all levels.
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Lot #3076 - US Stampless
Price: $ 360.00
Lot #3077 - US Stampless
Black "SHIP" marking with manuscript "14 1/2" on folded letter from Providence to New Orleans. Dec 27, 1827 docketing.
Possibly New EKU.
Estimate $400.00 - $600.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3078 - US Stampless
Black "SHIP 14 1/2" straightline handstamp on May 29, 1827 Boston folded letter to New Orleans with manuscript "P. Illinois"
This cover was carried from Boston to New Orleans by a non-contract ship. The mail was taken off the vessel at the
Balize, and turned into the post office, at the entrance to the Mississippi River. It was thereupon marked SHIP and
rated 14 1/2 cents [121/2 cents for the distance 80 -150 miles + 2...
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3079 - US Stampless
Red "SHIP" straightline on folded letter to New Jersey with manuscript "8" and "Ship Illonois." Datelined February 5, 1831. Carried on the non-contract ship Illinois.
Rated as under the pre-Mail Route system: New Orleans to Rahway, NJ via New York. No charge for distance from New Orleans, down the Mississippi River, along the Atlantic Ocean coast and across Long Island Sound. Rated 8¢ [6¢ for distance not over 30 miles - NYC to Rahway...
Price: $ 120.00
Lot #3080 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Noted by Cal Hahn as earliest reported receipt for a valuable letter is this one which reads:
"Marshall Post Office Dec. 1, 1840
I do hereby Certify that Messrs. Gorham & Brown have this day deposited in this Office to Mail a letter addressed Higginson & Clapp of New York Containing Two hundred dollars in bills of different banks. Chas. D Smith P.M."
This note signed by the postmaster attested to the fact a patron...
Price: $ 1,200.00
Lot #3081 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Reading, PA Sep 5 cds and red "5" on 1848 cover to Pittsburg with manuscript "R" of the Reading "recorded" plan.
In the mid-1800s, concerns over the loss of valuable mail prompted the Post Office Department to introduce an official registration system on July 1, 1855, for a fee of five cents.
However, in the decade prior, an unofficial system for registering valuable letters was adopted at the Philadelphia post office from...
Price: $ 300.00
Lot #3082 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Black Mercer Dec 20, Pa and clear strike of matching "10" on folded cover to Philadelphia, with 1849 lettter enclosed. Small blue Philadelphia "R" (Type 2)
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3083 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Black Apr 28 Muncy, Va cds with black straightline "PAID" and "5" in circle handstamps. Large blue partial "R" handstamp on 1848 folded letter to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3084 - Unofficial Registered Mail
New York 5 cts. 12 Dec red circle and large Type I blue "R" superimposed on folded cover to Philadelphia. Note on back reads "mailed 12 Dec., received 13th, 1845"
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3085 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Scarce, small red "R", Type 6. Jun 16, 1856 on cover to Philadelphia
Estimate $500.00 - $750.00
Price: $ 300.00
Lot #3086 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Blue Jan 13 Harrisburg, Pa cds and "PAID 5" of 1845-51 period and dark blue small "R" (Type 2), with manusciript "X" for notation. Small pen "7" for number of recording. On cover.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3087 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Wellersburgh, PA cds on cover with manuscript "P.M." and straightline "FREE" handstamp. Return Registered Letter Bill recepit form filled out and enclosed to document the safe receipt of letter.
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3088 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red New Orleans Sep 24 cds to Mobile, Alabama on folded cover with red straightline "REGISTERED" and "20"
handstamp. Manuscript "8" and "Received Sept 25, 1852"
Postmaster Michel Musson established a register of valuable mail, numbered each item when it was entered and provided the addressee a printed notice requiring their signature in order to take delivery of a valuable letter.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3089 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Sep 11 Bloomsburg, PA with matching "5" in circle handstamp. Large blue "R" on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3090 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Blue Nov 13, Baltimore, Md 1849-50 cds with blue "PAID" and dark blue small "R" (Type 2). Addressed to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3091 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Blue Sep 16 Baltimore, Md cds with dark blue small "R" (Type 2) and red straightline "PAID", addressed to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3092 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Ballston Spa, NY Apr 26 with matching small "5" handstamp on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia. Two blue strikes of the Philadelphia "R"
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3093 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Type I Large Blue "R" Philadelphia marking with large negative "5" handstamp. Blue Feb 22 Trenton, N.J. cds. On Folded letter to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3094 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Black Jul 11 New-York 5 Cts. cds of 1851 (known perfect for 5 weeks only) and large, light blue Philadelphia "R" (Type 3)on letter to Philadelphia.
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3095 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Boston Sep 21, Mass cds with matching straightline "paid" and manuscript "20" in pencil. It is also marked with a black "20" similar to the one on cross-border mail. It has a small blue Philadelphia "R" and a manuscript "45", likely the recording number.
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3096 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Boston Sep 21, Mass cds with matching straightline "paid" and manuscript "20" in pencil. It is also marked with a red "20."
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3097 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Boston MAY 23, Mass cds with matching straightline "paid" and manuscript "20" in pencil. It is also marked with a red "20."
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 240.00
Lot #3098 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Mar 6 Reading, PA and red "5"on 1849 folded coverwith Reading manuscript "Reg" and large blue Philadelphia "R"
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3099 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Type I Large Blue "R" Philadelphia marking with manuscript "20" on folded letter to Philadelphia. Oct 1 Pittsburgh, PA cds. 30 Sept 1846 docketing.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
Lot #3100 - Unofficial Registered Mail
Red Feb 20 Reading, Pa cds with red "5" and Large blue Philadelphia "R" on folded cover to Philadelphia.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Price: $ 180.00
