7, 1904 8c Violet black, bright, fresh and well centered, o.g., near very Fine, 1997 PF certificate. (Scott $150).
Sale 3018: Spanish & U.S. Philippines and United States Territories & Possessions Stamps, Covers and Collections
By: H. R. Harmer Inc
H. R. Harmer Inc Sale 3018: Spanish & U.S. Philippines and United States Territories & Possessions Stamps, Covers and Collections
In June of this year, H.R. Harmer offered the first part of the Richard D. Miggins Collection of the Philippines. The results of this sale showed the Philippines to be one of the strongest sectors of the philatelic market. Catalogue values were regularly exceeded as collectors clamored to add great rarities to their collection that only come to market a few times each generation.
Pre-sale estimates were exceeded four- and fivefold. Bidders from around the globe expressed interest in all eras of this country’s rich and complex history. We are, therefore, very proud to be able to present to you another specialized catalogue of the Philippines—in addition to other United States Possessions. Of interest to those who may have bid in our June sale are further offerings from the Richard D. Miggins Collection, demonstrating the full scope of what is undoubtedly one of the finest Philippines collections ever to be assembled. The main section of this catalogue is rounded out by the Stanley Estabrook Collection of Philippines Flight Covers and the Donn Lueck Collection of Philippines Revenues—both wonderful collections with many eye-catching items.
The Miggins Collection, while certainly exceptional, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to US Possessions. Both Mr. Estabrook and Mr. Lueck demonstrate just how many ways there are to create a specialized collection of the Philippines. Perhaps looking through the pages of this catalogue, you’ll be inspired to start your own. As we started in our spring sales, we will again be using a start price for each lot rather than an estimate.
Whereas an estimate is oftentimes ambiguous and open-ended, with lots opening at and selling for a fraction of the estimate, a start price allows bidders to know exactly where the bidding for an item will start.
For longtime bidders who are used to submitting a bid lower than the low estimate, we must make it explicitly clear that we will not consider bids below the listed start price. From Caspary to Liechtenstein, great collectors put their trust in H.R. Harmer for the last 78 years. If you’re interested in consigning or buying with us, please contact us today and we will provide you with the same high-quality service that our company was founded upon all those decades ago.
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Lot #2002 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
17a, 1906 2c on 1c Lake, Surcharge Type "e", part sheet of 63, pos 1-60 + 66-70, 76-80, 86-88, tropicalized o.g., includes two imprints, a few small flaws, overally Very Fine, impressive multiple. (Scott $173 as singles). (see online scan).
Lot #2003 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
38S, 1913 1c Green & black, Specimen Sheet of 100, red overprint "Specimen", usual "control" punch, remarkably intact, NH, some trivial seperations, few flaws impact about six singles, otherwise Very Fine and fresh. (Scott $1,000 as normal stamp, this being much scarcer).
Lot #2004 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
136E, 137E, 139E, 140E, 1946/49 1½c/25 Definitives, photo essays of each issue (approx 185x210mm) with a design similar to the final product, each with a strip of three of the actual stamps in mount affixed at top, additional b&w photo of John F. Stevens sitting at his desk and used for the "head" design on the stamp, Very Fine and rare (see online scans)
Lot #2005 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
C11E, 1931 20c Air Mail Photo Essay, 195x197mm black and white image on glossy photo paper, some slight difference from the issued stamp, beneath the image are denomination tablets for C7, 9, 10, 13, and 14, unlisted in Scott and the CZSG Checklist, Very Fine; for more information see article in the September 2016 US Specialist,
Lot #2006 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
C15E-20E, 1939 5c-$1 25th Anniversary Airmails, Photo Essays, black and white essay for each issue (approx 215x135mm) in a design very similar to the issues stamp which is in a mount affixed to the top of the essay for the 5c, 10c and 30c, $1 with a corner crease, also includes a promotional sheet with similar essays (85x55mm) affixed above an informational paragraph about the issue, Very Fine; excellent collateral material (see online scans...
Lot #2007 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
CO8-CO12, 5c-40c Air Post Officials, Type II Overprint, complete set, cancelled to order, as always, Very Fine. each with 2000 PF certificate. (Scott $800).
Lot #2008 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
CO9-CO12, 5c-40c Air Post Officials, Type II Overprint, complete, less 5c, cancelled to order as always, Fine-Very Fine. (Scott $650)
Lot #2009 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
J21-24, 1929 1c-10c Postage Dues, complete, side plate blocks of 6, NH, slightly yellowed (tropicalized) gum, Fine-VF. (Scott $250 as o.g.).
Lot #2010 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
"CRISTOBAL CANAL ZONE" Precancel and "OFFICIAL PANAMA CANAL" Overprint Proof Strikes, precancel blocks of four on white paper and block of six on beige; official 2-line block of four on white paper, 3-line on off-white very thin paper; Very Fine
Lot #2011 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
Canal Zone, Dealer Stock,, 139 covers, mostly Canal Zone but also includes handful of Hawaii and others, circa 1908-74, many First Day covers but note good commercial and personal, generally Fine to Very Fine or better. (owner retail $585).
Lot #2013 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
4//O9, 1904-1976 CANAL ZONE COLLECTION extremely clean and impressive collection on Scott specialty pages, mostly o.g. or NH, mint highlights includes: 8, 10-14, 16-18, 29-30, 35, 42-5, 49-51, 57 (used), 65 (no gum), 70-75 , 77-9, 81, 87-93, 95, 120-35, J7-11, J13 with 2003 Sismondo cert., J14 (used, 2007 PS cert.), NH include: 4, 51, 39-41, 97-100, 104, 105-14, C1-20 (C2, 1996 APS certificate), C21-31, C36-43, CO1-7, etc.,...
Lot #2014 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
CANAL ZONE COLLECTION, 1904-1978, attractive collection in deluxe stockbook, all aranged by issue, mostly NH, some interesting varieties on small stockcard, highlights include: 6 (mint), 7 (2 mint, 1 used), 8 (mint & used), 18-9 (used), 80 (mint), 84-95 (mint, no 94), 106a (NH), 120-35 (NH), better coil line pairs, C1-3 (mint), C6-14 (mint), C15-20 (NH), J1-3 (used, 2 sets), etc, couple interesting covers, overall a very...
Lot #2015 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
CANAL ZONE ACCUMULATION, 1904-1939, very fresh group, on Hagner pages, mint include: 4, 6, 7 (2), 9-13, 19, 20 (+pair), 28, 37 (2), 47, 52-4, 53a, 54, 58, 68-69, 70-74, 71e (without tab), 76, 77, 78, 84-93, 95 (3), 96 (plate block), 97, 117a, 80 (no gum), 120-35 (2), C2, C15-20, J2, used include: 6, 25 (pos. 50), 47(3), CO1-7, J2-3 (2), O1-6, also includes: couple covers and "Postal Stationary of Canal Zone" (Schwartz, 1985...
Lot #2016 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices canal zone
CANAL ZONE DEALER STOCK, on dealer pages in 11 multi-ring binders, all neatly identified and ready for resale, generally extremely clean and attractive, useful duplication, separated into catagories: NH, mint, used, likewise airmails and dues, mostly Very Fine or better, excellent for bourse or ebay dealer, very little work required, close examination suggested. (see online scans).
Lot #2017 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
"Ships Mail / USS Newark" endorsement on an unfranked envelope addressed to Ohio, return address "From E. H. Long, Elect / U.S.S.Newark / Guantanamo Bay / Cuba", small "SHORT PAID" staright-line, Brooklyn Jul 31 98 machine transit cancel, indistinct Aug 2 backstamp, cover a bit soiled and roughly opened at right, included letter includes mention of military action, Fine and interestingrnThe USS Newark was a protected cruiser...
Lot #2018 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
1901 Incoming Cover from USA Charged Postage Due, Erie Pa Jan 7 1901 flag cancel ties 2c Carmine, various ms. and handstamped due markings including 2-line "POSTAGE DUE 6 CENTS. / Pinar Del Rio, Cuba", with Cuba 1c, 5c Dues affixed and tied on arrival, backstamped Pinar del Rio Jan 18 (?) 1901, bit roughly opened at right causing a nicked corner on the US 2c and small tear in the 5c due, still Fine
Lot #2019 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
Cuba Assortment of covers (3), card or fragments (2), includes Spanish American War patriotic (stamp missing corner), front with US 1c/15c Bureaus (Scott 268/81) tied by Military Sta No. 1 NY/ Cuba double ovals with an adjacent Military Sta 1 Santiago De Cuba Nov 1 98 duplex, #228 strip of three plus E2 tied on piece by Hav. & Alacranes R.P.O. 17 Mar 1901 duplex, thick card with US 2c Trans Miss tied by Mil Sta Dec 28 98...
Lot #2020 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
E1, 1899 10c Blue, deep color, o.g., near Very Fine. (Scott $130).
Lot #2021 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
E1a, 1899 10c on 10c Blue, No period after "CUBA", o.g., bright and fresh color, Very Fine, an attractive example of this scarce variety (Scott $575)
Lot #2022 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
E1, 1899 10c on 10c Blue, single with natural straight-edge tied along with 2c on 2c Carmine on envelope addressed to Habana by just legible strikes of Correos Habana cancels, backstampe Habana 8 May 99 in blue, cleanly opened top and right, portion of backflap missing, still Very Fine (Scott $450)
Lot #2023 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
U5 var., 1899 2c on 2c Green on buff, Double overprint, clear doubling especially in the "CUBA" and very clearly double printed cc, fresh and Very Fine, the only recorded example; 1977 PF certificate (unlisted in Scott and UPSS)
Lot #2024 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
1899 Cover to USA, 2c on 2c envelope uprated with 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c Surcharges plus 10c on 10c Special Delivery, all tied by Cienfuegos Jul 11 1899 duplex cancels, backstamped Wash & Charleston R.P.O. Jul 16, open at left an partially along the top, 1c top perfs trimmed, Fine multicolor franking
Lot #2025 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
1899 Official Mail to USA, penalty envelope with "Department of Posts/ Post Office at Matanzas, Cuba/ (Military Station No. 25)" printed cc and a boxed "M.O.B." at lower left, blurred cancelbackstamped Chicago Feb 28 1899 flag cancel, a little bit of wrinkling, Fine and rare official use
Lot #2026 - U.S. Territories, Possessions and Foreign Offices Cuba
1900 War Dept Card to Cienfuegos and Forwarded to Caibarien, unfranked thick penalty card addressed to a Lieut of the 2nd Infantry from the Office Commissary-General of Subsistence with Washington DC Jul 2 1900 machine cancel, Cienfuegos and Caibarien transit/ arrival postmarks, Fine and unusual
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