First announced in 1847 by Thomas S. Cutting, this 2c Black on Vermilion adhesive served a brief, enterprising private post during Buffalo’s rapid expansion. The stamp appeared sporadically in 19th-century catalogues, but for generations, only a single example, used on cover, was confirmed. Then in 2000, an off-cover adhesive matching the long-rumored issue surfaced at auction and was eventually quietly authenticated by the Philatelic Foundation. Still, it vanished from public view for more than two decades.

Despite its certification in 2001, the stamp was never exhibited, reoffered, or noted in the literature. For nearly 25 years, its whereabouts remained unknown, and its story largely forgotten. Now, this elusive local stamp will finally return to the market, offered publicly for the first time since its authentication. For collectors of Buffalo postal history, local posts, or classic United States material, this is a historic opportunity.