Winter 2025 Sale
Friday, January 3 – Sunday January 5
Welcome to our Live Debut!
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.
Our mission is to deliver a fresh, innovative auction experience that puts high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and philatelic history at your fingertips.
We have designed our auction so that for each lot, you can expect the following, whenever available:
High-Resolution imagery of ALL aspects of the item
Links to reference articles/research material
Links to philatelic certifications
Census Data
Provenance
This auction is designed to become a “living” census and repository of references to engage, educate, and excite collectors for years to come.
Sale Format
All lots are available for online viewing prior to the auction, complete with detailed descriptions and high-resolution images for your convenience.
Bids can be placed online in advance and will remain open until each lot closes during the live auction. The auction will be conducted over three sessions across three days, as per the published session schedule.
Each session will feature unique selections, giving participants the chance to engage in real-time bidding. Winning bids will be finalized as each lot closes, with applicable buyer’s premiums added as specified in the terms and conditions.
Buyer's Premium
All bids will have a premium of 18% added to the auction sale price.
Terms & Conditions
By participating in this auction, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Americana Stamps, available here.
Live Bidding Instructions
For participating in our Live Internet Bidding you must first Register to Bid.
- Register once on our website: here OR log in as a registered customer, here.
- Log in to your account and bid online now, until auction close, here.
We recommend the use of the Google Chrome Browser.
Auction Highlights
Lot #3001
1670 Type I London Bishop Marking, Great Britain Folded Letter, Plymouth to Middle Temple
Lot #4088
Hartford Conn. Mail Route, 80L1, 5c Black on Yellow
Manuscript “South” Precancel
Lot #5098
US Scott #69 Pair on Patriotic Cover, New York to Scotland
Lot #6132
Browne’s Easton Despatch, 1857, 2c Black, 30L3, Unused
Table of Contents
Pre-Bidding Showcase: Auction Preview and Introductions
Join us during this pre-bidding session to learn about Americana Stamps, preview exciting lots, and connect with our team. This is also an opportunity to familiarize yourself with our new auction platform, and ask any questions.
Thu, January 2 2025
7 pm EST / 4 PM PST
Sale 3: Stampless Postal History | Lots 3001-3165
| Lot 3001 | Great Britain 17th Century |
| Lot 3002-3018 | U.S. 18th Century |
| Lot 3019-3038 | New York City Clamshell |
| Lot 3039-3062 | First Federal Handstamps |
| Lot 3063-3079 | Mail Route Anomaly |
| Lot 3080-3104 | Unofficial Registered Mail |
| Lot 3105-3109 | U.S. 19th Century |
| Lot 3110-3121 | U.S. Transatlantic |
| Lot 3122-3141 | U.S. Eastern Seaboard |
| Lot 3142-3146 | Ferriage Covers |
| Lot 3147-3151 | Canada to England |
| Lot 3152-3153 | Exchange Offices |
| Lot 3154-3165 | Forwarding Agents |
Fri, January 3 2025
1 pm EST / 10 am PST
Sale 4: Carriers, Independent Mails and Expresses | Lots 4001-4160
| Lot 4001-4062 | Carriers |
| Lot 4063-4109 | Independent Mail |
| Lot 4110-4114 | Express |
| Lot 4115-4160 | Western Express Postal History |
Sat, January 4 2025
12 pm EST / 9 am PST
Sale 5: US Stamps and Postal History including Civil War Postal History | Lots 5001-5229
| Lot 5001-5038 | U.S. 19th Century |
| Lot 5039-5069 | U.S. Transatlantic |
| Lot 5070-5072 | Foreign Destination |
| Lot 5073-5085 | Railroad |
| Lot 5086-5086 | Civil War Postal History, Misc. |
| Lot 5087-5098 | Civil War Patriotic Covers |
| Lot 5099-5129 | Union Civil War Mail River Gunboat and Costal Blockade Squadron |
| Lot 5130-5139 | Columbian Exposition |
| Lot 5140-5144 | Pan American Exposition |
| Lot 5145-5196 | Match & Medicine |
| Lot 5197-5227 | Gems |
| Lot 5228-5229 | U.S. 20th Century |
Sat, January 4 2025
3 pm EST / 12 pm PST
Sale 6: Locals | Lots 6001-6280
Sun, January 5 2025
12 pm EST / 10 am PST