New York Postmaster’s Provisional, 9X1a and 9X1, 5c Black on Bluish Wove, Horizontal Pair, Positions 24–25, "AC" and "ACM" Connected, Tied On 1847 Folded Address Sheet
Horizontal pair of New York Postmaster’s Provisional, positions 24–25, signed “ACM,” with left stamp Type II (AC connected) and right stamp Type I (ACM connected), used on January 17, 1847 folded outer address sheet to Greensboro, Alabama. The pair is tied by blue...
The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 1
By: Americana Stamps
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Jun 26, 2026 America/Los_Angeles
Americana Stamps The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 1
Friday Jun 26, 2026 19:00 to 23:00 America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
We are honored to present The Philatelic Icons Sale, the largest and most significant auction Americana Stamps has ever offered.
America's history lives in the letters that crossed goldfields and battle lines, in express covers that linked frontier towns to the outside world, and in the stamps that mark how a young country built its postal system from scratch. This sale brings together more than 1,500 lots that trace that story, including philatelic icons seldom offered to the public.
This auction is a natural fit for 2026, the 250th year of the United States, and for the Boston 2026 World Expo (May 23 to 30, Booth 141), the once-per-decade international exhibition where we are proud to open the sale. More than 750 lots are accompanied by Philatelic Foundation certifications, the largest concentration of certified material we have ever offered in a single sale.
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
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✔ Census data and population insights
✔ Provenance details to trace notable histories
Whether you are pursuing a long-sought rarity or simply enjoy the chance to study material of this caliber, we invite you to explore the Philatelic Icons Sale and join us in Boston for our largest in-person preview to date.
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Lot #3001 - u.s. postal history Postmaster Provisional
Price: $ 4,000.00
Lot #3002 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Red Brown, Tied by Blue Grid on Cover to Burlington, New Jersey
Single tied by blue grid cancel with matching blue "PHILADA PA" postmark on cover addressed to John T. Troth, Care of George B. Deacon near Burlington, New Jersey. The stamp has an internal tear in the area of Franklin's throat.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3003 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Red Brown, Tied by New York Red Square Grid on Cover, New York City to Ballston Spa
Stamp with four margins,showing part of adjoining stamp at bottom right, tied by New York red square grid cancel on cover addressed to Ms. Buchanan Kilmer, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York. Scissors cut 2mm into extreme upper right corner. Red circular New York datestamp, June 17.
Price: $ 260.00
Lot #3004 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Red Brown, Tied by Blue Grid Cancel on 1848 Folded Cover to Owasso, Michigan
Single tied by six bar open grid cancel in blue on 1848 folded cover addressed to Amos Gould Esq., Owasso, Michigan. Matching blue Monroe, Michigan July 4th postmark alongside matching blue "5" rate handstamp. The cover with toning at left and bottom and along a vertical file crease at right with small area of paper erosion.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3005 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Red Brown, on 1849 Folded Letter to New York
Single with red grid cancel on 1849 folded letter, red Rochester N.Y. Feb 26 postmark, addressed to Canandaigua NY; stamp with light vertical creases at left and right.
Price: $ 200.00
Lot #3006 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Brown, Tied by Red Cork Cancel on 1849 Folded Letter from New York City to Kingston with Hudson River Mail Route Agent Marking
Single with margins all around, tied by red barrel grid and just tied by red "Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y." route agent circular datestamp on December 8, 1849 folded letter from New York City to Kingston, New York. Prepaid 5c single rate under 300 miles, carried on Contract Route No. 809 (New York to Albany...
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3007 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Red Brown with Red Grid Cancel on 1850 Folded Letter to New York
Single with four margins, not tied by bold red grid cancel on 1850 folded letter to New York. Matching red "Binghamton N.Y. AUG 8" circular datestamp. Addressed to Willet G. Carpenter who was a commercial merchant. The stamp with a small file crease at bottom right.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3008 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 5c Red Brown, "S" Variety, with Fancy "PAID" on Folded Letter
Single, "dot in S" variety, with blue 9-bar open grid cancel on 1851 dated folded letter to Cooperstown, New York, blue Utica N.Y. postmark at right with fancy blue "PAID" in scroll at top center.
Price: $ 260.00
Lot #3009 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1a 1847 5c Dark Brown, Deep Rich Color, Tied by Blue Pen on 1848 Folded Cover to Poughkeepsie, with Red Hudson River Mail Route Agent Markings
Single with deep rich color and a large right margin showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right; full margins on the remaining three sides, just touching at bottom. The stamp with unusual placement in bottom right corner on 1848 folded address sheet to Poughkeepsie, New York. Red "Hudson...
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3010 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1b 1847 5c Orange Brown, Tied by Grid Cancel on 1850 Folded Letter to Clinton, N.Y.
Single tied by grid cancel on 1850 folded letter addressed to Mrs. Sophia Dwight, Care of I.B.M. Dwight Esq., Clinton, Oneida Co., New York. Red "New-Haven Ct. 27 Apr" circular datestamp. The stamp with some oxidation, the cover with toned spots.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3011 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Orange Brown, Used with Grid Cancel on 1850 Folded Letter from Wilmington, Delaware to Philadelphia
December 18, 1850 folded letter from Wilmington, Delaware to Philadelphia. Addressed to Henry Charles Lea (1825 to 1909), American historian, civic reformer, and political activist, and son of Isaac Lea (1792 to 1886) of the Philadelphia book publishing firm Lea and Blanchard at 4th below Chestnut Street (per 1850 McElroy's...
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3012 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Brown Orange, Large Margins, Used with Manuscript Cancel on Cover From Wyoming, New York to Ontario, New York
The stamp with large margins, just touching the frame lies at bottom left. Jan 20, Ontario, NY red circular datestamp, addressed to Miss Lucy Lamphere. The cover with a vertical crease at the right.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3013 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1d 1847 5c Brown Orange, Tied by Two Strikes of Red Grid Cancel on 1849 Cover from Fall River to Boston, Massachusetts
Letter from Fall River, Massachusetts addressed to attorney William D. Sohier.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3014 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#1 1847 5c Brown Orange, Tied by Blue Baltimore, Maryland Postmark on 1850 Folded Letter to New York
Single with full clear margins, three large and bottom touching, tied to January 12, 1850 folded letter by blue Baltimore, Maryland postmark. Addressed to a wool broker in New York City. Contents discuss a Peruvian wool offer. Typical file folds creasing the stamp and soiling on back. Fine.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3015 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#2 1847 10c Black, Fine Color and Impression, Large to Huge Margins, Red Cork Cancel on 1849 Cover to Quebec, Canada with Red Hudson River Mail Route Agent Marking Very Rare and Unusual Usage
One of Only Twelve Recorded Examples of the 10c Black Used with the Hudson River Mail Route Agent's Marking, and Possibly Latest Known Usage to Canada
Single with large to huge margins except close at upper left corner, fine color and...
Price: $ 400.00
Lot #3016 - u.s. postal history 1847 Issues
#2 1847 10c Black, Four Large Margins, Tied by Manuscript Cancel on Folded Letter from Fishkill Landing, New York to Boston Unique Usage from Fishkill Landing
Stamp stained red prior to used and tied by neat manuscript "X", with red "Fishkill Landing, N.Y., Dec 1" circular datestamp on folded letter datelined "Matteawan 1st Decr. 1847". Addressed to Charles L. Hayward, who was a stock broker in Boston, Massachusetts. A file fold lightly...
Price: $ 1,000.00
Lot #3017 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
Georgetown, S.C., Integral Rate Datestamp on U6 3c Red Nesbitt
Price: $ 50.00
Lot #3018 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#9 1c Blue, Type II, Left Straddle Margin Single Position 21R1L, Tied on 1857 Drop Cover
Richmond, Va. Feb 12 1857 postmark with local address.
Price: $ 150.00
Lot #3019 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#9 1852 1c Blue, Torn in Half and Tied with #33 10c Green Horizontal Pair Tied by Grid in Circle Handstamp on Dental Depot Corner Card Interesting Usage
Blue "Philadelphia Pa. Mar 3" circular datestamp on elaborate blue embossed advertising cameo reading "Jones, White & McCurdy / Dental Depots / 116 Arch St., Philad'a / 263 Broadway, New York / 3½ Tremont Row, Boston." Addressed to Dr. R.G. Grant, Dentist, Arlington, Va.
Jones...
Price: $ 300.00
Lot #3020 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
1851-1857, #10a 3c Orange-Brown, Tied on John C. Fremont 1856 Presidential Campaign Cover
1851-1857 3c Orange-Brown tied by blue Oct 9 Acton, Mass circular datestamp.
The enclosed letter is dated 1856. Letter mentions the Fremont Club.
This "Campaign" cover is one of the earliest types of advertising covers. It was used to rouse up interest for General Fremont in the 1856 Presidential campaign. He stood as a Republican...
Price: $ 50.00
Lot #3021 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#11 3c Dull Red, Horizontal Strip of Five, Tied by Grid Cancels on Folded Cover Sheet to Michigan Very Scarce, Attractive Large Multiple
Oswego New York, "MAY 14" datestamp to Detroit, Michigan on folded letter outer sheet. The strip of five used to pay the quintuple rate. A vertical crease between the right pair, the strip of stamps roughly separated at bottom.
Chase notes that a horizontal strip of 5 is 100 times more rare than a...
Price: $ 360.00
Lot #3022 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#11 3c Dull Red, Tied by Boston "PAID in Grid" Cancel with Boston 3cts Handstamp on 1852 Cover
Boston Mar. 16 1852 3cts handstamp, sent from F. & K. Co (probably Faulkner, Kimball & Co) to Messrs Faulkner & Colony in Keene, N.H. The rate of 3c was for a less than 1/2 oz paid letter sent up to 3000 miles
Price: $ 50.00
Lot #3023 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#11 3c Dull Red, Tied by Boston "PAID in Grid" Cancel on 1852 Cover
Apr 5, 1852, Boston circular datestamp, sent from F. & K. Co to Messrs Faulkner & Colony in Keene, N.H. The rate of 3c was for a less than 1/2 oz paid letter sent up to 3000 miles
Price: $ 50.00
Lot #3024 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
#11 3c Dull Red, Tied by Boston "PAID in Grid" Cancel with Bold Strike of Boston Circular Datestamp on 1857 Cover New Latest Known Usage
Apr 24, 1857 Boston circular datestamp, sent from Philo S. Shelton to Messrs. Moses Taylor & Co, in New York. The 3c rate for a less than 1/2 oz letter sent up to 3000 miles.
BPM 646 is reported used in red from 5/9/53 to 8/17/53. This example is a new LKU.
Price: $ 50.00
Lot #3025 - u.s. postal history U.S. 19th Century
1855 10c Green, Vertical Strip of 3 (#14, #15, #14) Tied on U10 3c Entire to Germany via "Prussian Closed Mail" Fine and Scarce
The stamps tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. Nov 19" datestamp. Red "N. York 7 Am. Pkt." exchange office datestamp and red, boxed "Aachen Franco" marking. The cover was routed Charleston, SC via New York to Lamstedt, Hanover, Germany via Aachen. The cover with vertical crease affecting the center stamp,...
Price: $ 300.00
