1881 American Rapid Telegraph Co. Telegraph Stamps
Updated August 10, 2026
| Lot number | 16s |
| Category | Stamps & Philately |
| Auction | THU COIN STAMP & SPORTS CARD AUCTION SILVER ERRORS |
| Date | August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Tyler Grace Auctions |
| Location | Addison, Texas |
Group of four U.S. telegraph stamps attributed to the American Rapid Telegraph Company, with visible denominations of 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, and 20¢. The perforated paper stamps show ornate numeral designs and apparent “COLLECT†inscriptions. AmericanTelegraph Company issues are documented from approximately 1881–1882; the group may include different series types. Yellowing or toning, faded or uneven colors, and irregular or worn perforation edges are present. Each stamp has a dark circular marwhose nature is undetermined; it may be a punch, cancellation, mounting mark, or defect. The stamps are shown mounted or positioned on dark backing, but adhesion is unconfirmed. No major tears or missing sections are clearly visible at the suppliedresolution. The handwritten “US 1881 EARLY TELEGRAPH STAMPS†card is shown for reference and is not confirmed included.
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