U.S. Stamps and Postal History โ Harnden's Express
Harnden & Co, Illustrated Ship in Center Oval Handstamp, on 1844 Front to London Via Liverpool
An Attractive Illustrated Ship Handstamp
Opening: $50
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold For $50
"FORWARDED BY HARNDEN & CO. NO. 20. WATER ST LIVERPOOL" with ship in center (1844-48, oval 40 x 29, black) on front, Boston to London Via Liverpool. "PAID 1844" tombstone mark at London.
Red "LIVERPOOL 1844." Addressed to Thomas Aspinwall, American Consul at London.
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 13: US Postal History โ Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00
1840 Stampless Cover, Privately Carried Outside the Mails, Boston to New York to Post Office for Drop
Likely Carried by William Harnden (of Harnden's Express), in Contract with the Post Office
Opening: $70
Estimate: $200 - $250
Status: Unsold
This folded letter is datelined June 22, 1840, and was carried from Boston when it entered the mail in New York as a drop letter and rated "1" in manuscript.
This date falls within the period when William Harnden carried mail under contract with the U.S. Post Office Department between Boston and New York, an arrangement that lasted from 1839 until June 30, 1844.
William Harnden established the first independent mail company to carry small packages and money between Boston and New York. His first advertisement appeared February 23, 1839 and announced four trips each week between Boston and New York.
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 13: US Postal History โ Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00
Harndenโs Express Illustrated Frank with #94 3c "F" Grill with Cork Cancel on 1869 Cover
With The Western Union Telegraph Enclosure
Opening: $75
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold For $105
Addressed to Fredrick City, Md.
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 13: US Postal History โ Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00