#578 1923 1c Green, Franklin, Rotary Press Coil Waste, Block of 4, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged
The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 2
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 2
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
✔ 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 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 #5074 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
Lot #5075 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#578 1923 1c Green, Franklin, Rotary Press Coil Waste, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged
Lot #5076 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#579 1923 2c Carmine, Rotary Coil Waste, Unused, Original Gum
Single removed from block of four from 1983 PF certificate.
Lot #5077 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#611 1923 2c Black, Harding, Imperforate, Unused, Top Right Corner Margin, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Gem 100
A jaw-dropping jumbo positional, Post Office fresh and sound. A Superb gem.
SMQ at Gem 100J is $180.
Lot #5078 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#616 1924 5c Dark Blue, Huguenot-Walloon, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded XF-Sup 95
Beautiful margins and vivid color, a gorgeous copy of this difficult stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Lot #5079 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
617 1925 1c Lexington Concord, Large Margins, Unused
Lot #5080 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#617-619 1925 Lexington-Concord Complete Set of Three, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged, Flawlessly Centered Each PSE Graded Superb 98
Set of three, all original gum and never hinged. Each stamp is Post Office fresh and flawlessly centered, with the 1c a bottom margin single. This is a rare opportunity to acquire this complete set in such sublime condition.
SMQ SUP 98; $620.
Lot #5081 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#619 1925 5c Dark Blue, Lexington-Concord, Bottom Plate Number 16806 Selvage, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded XF-Sup 95
Beautifully well-centered with vivid color.
SMQ XF-Superb 95 $275.00
Lot #5082 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#620 1925 2c Norse-American, Plate Number Block of 50, Unused
Mixed condition, Most stamps Never Hinged, some previously hinged, toned, faults.
Lot #5083 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#628 1926 5c Gray Lilac, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
Perfectly centered with large and beautifully balanced margins.
SMQ Superb 98; $190.
Lot #5084 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#630 2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet of 25, Unused, Never Hinged
Lot #5085 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#630 1926 2c Carmine Rose, White Plains Souvenir Sheet of 25, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged
Plate Number 18771.
Lot #5086 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#634A 1928 2c Carmine, Type II, Rotary Press Printing, Bottom Right Plate No. 19747, Block of Four, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged
Sound, with bold color and clean detail. Nicely centered and fresh, with the top left stamp showing interesting small inking flaws. Very Fine.
Lot #5087 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#634A 1927 2c Carmine, Type II, Bottom Margin, Unused
Lot #5088 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#634b 1929 2c Carmine Lake Color Error, Type I, Rotary Press Printing, Bottom Left Plate Block of 4, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged
Bottom left plate number 20020. A beautiful plate block with powerful dark color and detailed impression. Selvage reduced at left, bottom right stamp with diagonal creases. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Lot #5089 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#639 1927 7c Black, McKinley, Rotary Press Printing, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSAG Graded 98
Beautiful rich color, perfectly well-centered. A gorgeous example.
SMQ SUP 98; $265.
Lot #5090 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#640 1927 8c Olive Green, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
Beautifully well-centered with vivid color.
SMQ SUP 98; $270.
Lot #5091 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#643 1927 2c Carmine Rose, Vermont Sesquicentennial, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
A beautiful gem, well-centered with large margins.
SMQ SUP-98, $170.
Lot #5092 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#644 1927 2c Carmine Rose, Burgoyne, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
Rich and vivid color, Superb.
SMQ SUP 98; $160.
Lot #5093 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#654 1929 2c Carmine Rose, Edison, Flat Plate Printing, Plate Number 19778 Single, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
A magnificent example with beautiful color, margins and impression. Superb.
SMQ Superb 98; $165.
Lot #5094 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#656 1929 2c Edison Carmine Rose, Rotary Press Coil Pair, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
Radiant color.
SMQ SUP 98; $400.
Lot #5095 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#656 1929 2c Carmine Rose, Edison Coil, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded XF-Sup 95
A beautifully choice coil single. Superb.
Lot #5096 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#657a 1929 2c Lake, Sullivan Expedition, Two Singles, Unused, Original Gum
Lot #5097 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#688 1930 2c Carmine Rose, Braddock's Field, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded Superb 98
Beautifully rich color. Superb.
Lot #5098 - u.s. stamps U.S. 20th Century
#701 1931 50c Lilac, Arlington Amphitheater, Rotary Pres Printing, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded XF-Sup 95
Extremely Fine to Superb.


