Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4068
Symbol: Cat No: 11
Adams Express Co., Blue Embossed Corner Card with #11 3c Red, on New York and Philadelphia Railroad Cover “ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / NO. 59 / BROADWAY / NEW YORK” corner card, with "N. York & Phila R.R. SEP 19" handstamp tying the stamp. (Image)
Estimate Range:100 to 125US$
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:03:18 EST
Sold For 70
Buck's Express
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4071
Symbol: Stamp
Cat No: BUKX-L3
Buck's Express, Newark, NJ, BUKX-L3, Orange Label, Unused, Extra Fine Unknown Color, Only 3-5 Buck's Express Labels Known
Buck's Express was a short-lived New Jersey private express that operated around 1861-1865. There are only three to five reported Buck's Express covers with labels reported, all of which are printed on black and blue paper. This is the only known Orange variety.References:NJ PRIVATE EXPRESS COMPANIES: PART 3 ~ Bruce H. Mosher(Image)
Estimate Range:100 to 125US$
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:04:58 EST
Sold For 80
Cross-Border
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4073
Symbol:
Favor’s Express, Red Boxed Forwarding Handstamp on 1851 Folded Letter, St. John New Brunswick to Portsmouth New Hampshire via Boston Very Rare and Clean Strike
This folded letter, dated August 21, 1850, was privately carried by Colonel Hiram Favor from St. John, NB to Eastport, ME on the steamship Maid of Erin and then on to Boston by Favor aboard the steamship Admiral. The folded letter entered the mails at Boston where it received the red "STEAM" straightline and the 26 AUG Boston circular datestamp on the front. The rectangular handstamp was put on the cover by Favor to indicate his carriage of the letter. The rectangular handstamp was short lived since Favor soon moved from State Street in Boston to Court Street. Certificate: PF 619052 (Image)
Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:06:15 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4074
Symbol:
Favor's Express, Very Fine Strike of Red Company Handstamp on 1853 Folded Letter from St. John to New York Folded letter dated March 2, 1853 from St. John to New York, with a very fine strike of the red FAVORS EXPRESS PAID (JGY 181) handstamp on the flap. The letter was handed in as a loose ship letter to Col. Favor on board the ship Admiral, with Boston March 7 transit, straightline “SHIP” and “STEAM” markings, and rated handstamp “7” (5c inland plus 2c ship fee collect). Filing folds, otherwise very fine. (Image)
Estimate Range:1,500 to 2,000US$
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:06:52 EST
Sold For 1300
Harnden's Express
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4081
Symbol:
Harnden's Express, Violet Illustrated Printed Envelope, ca 1866, Locally Addressed Violet Harnden Express messenger cover from 36 Dorrance St., Providence, locally addressed. Backflap missing, with soiling and light stains. Certificate: PF 619263 (Image)
Estimate Range:250 to 300US$
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:10:26 EST
Sold For 190
U.S. Express Mail
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4087
Symbol:
U.S. Express Mail, Blue Railroad Route Agent Postmark with Matching "PAID" and "5" Handstamps on 1847 Folded Letter U.S. Express Mail Nov 14 RR route agent postmark, from Victor, NY to Richester, NY, Remele (#U1a) via Albany to Buffalo RR Route.
U.S. Express Mail, Red Circular Datetamp on 1844 Stampless Folded Letter Receipt for an Express Package of Money from Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy June 18, 1844 folded letter receipt for an express package of money from Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy in Utica to Albany, with red “Express Mail Jun. 18” datestamp and manuscript 12 1/2c double rate via Utica and Schenectady railroad. The printed “Pomeroy & Co.” designation on the receipt form is crossed out, with “Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy Express” written in manuscript, reflecting the firm’s dissolution just months prior. Pomeroy & Co. was dissolved on April 27, 1844 and succeeded by Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy.
The manuscript note states, “The package of money for which the annexed receipt is given, is forwarded this morning by - Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy Express.” Certificate: PF 619055 (Image)
Estimate Range:200 to 250US$
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Mar-21-2026, 17:13:14 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2026Winter
Lot No: 4089
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
U.S. Express Mail, Circular Datestamp Tying #11a 3c Dull Red on 1853 Cover U.S. Express Mail, January 2, 1853, addressed to Mrs. Goddard Bros. Agt., Providence, R.I. (Image)
