Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

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

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. 

11 Results Found

U.S. Stamps and Postal History ➝ Harnden's Express

Opening: $125

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold For $190

Certificates: PF 619263

Violet Harnden Express messenger cover from 36 Dorrance St., Providence, locally addressed. Backflap missing, with soiling and light stains.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 23 – Western Postal History and Expresses — Saturday, March 21, 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST

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

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. 

U.S. Stamps and Postal History ➝ Advertising

Opening: $50

Estimate: $100 - $125

Status: Unsold

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $75

Estimate: $150 - $200

Status: Unsold

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.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $75

Estimate: $150 - $200

Status: Unsold

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.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $50

Estimate: $100 - $125

Status: Unsold

“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.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

U.S. Stamps and Postal History ➝ Airmail

Opening: $25

Estimate: $50 - $75

Sold For $35

New York, N.Y. Oct 2, 1933 circular datestamp on Century of Progress Exposition from Friedrichshafen corner card.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $75

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold For $75

New York, N.Y. Oct 4, 1933 circular datestamps on Century of Progress Exposition from Friedrichshafen corner card.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

U.S. Stamps and Postal History ➝ Hawaii

Opening: $50

Estimate: $100 - $125

Sold For $40

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $100

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold For $100

Certificates: PF 618214

Dated February 23, 1887, from Honolulu to Kohala.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

U.S. Stamps and Postal History ➝ Spanish American War

Opening: $50

Estimate: $100 - $125

Sold For $50

Adalusia, Ill., Sep 26, 1898 circular datestamp, addressed to Mr. John L. Eichenberg, Shreveport, La., with “Pacific Hotel” manuscript at lower left.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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. 

Opening: $50

Estimate: $100 - $125

Sold For $50

Addressed to Mrs. A. J. Benkimer, Rochester, New York. The reverse shows Rochester, New York receiving datestamp dated August 18, 1898, with additional transit markings.

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22

Session: Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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

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.