71, 1861 30c Orange, bright and fresh color, balanced margins, blue "BALTIMORE, MD" "MAY 23, 186?" cds, Very Fine, a beautiful stamp, 2010, 2004, and 1997 PF certificates (Scott $215)
Sale 3019: Spring Auction
By: H. R. Harmer Inc
H. R. Harmer Inc Sale 3019: Spring Auction
Session One - United States Stamps and Covers
Session Two - British and Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Session Three - United States, British, and Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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 #1126 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
Lot #1127 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, fresh and well centered for this typically "narrow margined" issue, attractive segmented cork cancel, Very Fine for issue. (Scott $200).
Lot #1128 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, exceptionally fresh, attractive red grid cancel, typically centered for this issue, Fine. (Scott $200).
Lot #1129 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, very fresh and well centered for this difficult stamp, unusual cork cancel, Fine. (Scott $200).
Lot #1130 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, paying double rate to France, extremely fresh and fairly well centered for this difficult issue, tied on cover by fancy grid cancel, red Boston, Mass. "24" cds, appropriate French receiver and transit backstamps, Very Fine. (Scott $380).
Lot #1131 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
72, 1861 90c Blue, extremely bright and fresh, balanced margins, short perf at right, Very Fine, a very attractive stamp, 2017 PSE and 1981 PF certificates (Scott $575)
Lot #1132 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
72, 1861 90c Blue, intense color, attractive segmented cork cancel, centered to bottom, Fine. (Scott $575).
Lot #1133 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
72, 1861 90c Blue, intense color, lightly cancelled, couple barely short perfs at top, Fine. (Scott $575).
Lot #1134 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
72, 1861 90c Blue, pretty pale shade, reperfed at bottom, couple unobtrusive small flaws/faults, Very Fine appearing, (Scott $575).
Lot #1135 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863, 2c Black, extremely fresh and well centered for this issue, NH, vertical crease, near VF appearing. (Scott $325 as o.g.).
Lot #1136 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, Fine, not tied on 2c "drop" cover by partial grid cancel, blind embossed Philadelphia CC, exceptionally clean and Very Fine cover.
Lot #1137 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
75, 1861 5c Red brown, intense color, attractive grid cancels, faint diagonal bend (not showing in fluid), Fine appearance (Scott $425).
Lot #1138 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
75, 1861 5c Red brown, intense and rich color, bright and fresh, centered better than usually seen for this issue, slightly rounded corner and possibly reperfed at bottom, still extremely attractive and Fine appearing. (Scott $425).
Lot #1139 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
78, 1862 24c Lilac, fresh, "face free" attractive grid cancel, Fine. (Scott $350).
Lot #1140 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
78, 1862 24c Lilac, attractive near complete "crossroads" cancel, faint crease barely shows in fluid, fresh and Fine appearing. (Scott $350).
Lot #1141 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
85, 1868 3c Rose, "D" Grill, remarkable centering for this difficult issue, attractive geometric cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $1,000).
Lot #1142 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
85E, 1867 12c Intense black, "Z" Grill, deep intense color, typically centered for this very difficult issue, light grid cancel, corner crease and natural internal break in grill, Fine appearing. 2004 PSE certificate. (Scott $2,400).
Lot #1143 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
89, 1868 10c Green "E" Grill, intense color, unused, Fine example. (Scott $2,000).
Lot #1144 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
90, 1868 12c Intense black, "E" Grill, intense color an sharp impression, light open grid cancel, about Fine, extremely fresh. (Scott $375).
Lot #1145 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
91, 1867 15c Black, "E" Grill, bright and fresh, grill clearly visible, an attractive stamp, 2017 PSE graded VF 80 and 2000 PF certificates (SMQ $525)
Lot #1146 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
91, 1868 15c Black, "E" Grill, fairly well centered for this difficult issue, attractive "circle of wedges" cancel, Fine. (Scott $625).
Lot #1147 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
92, 1868 1c Blue "F" Grill, beautiful shade, exceptionally well centered, attractive "circle of wedges" cork cancel, few barely perceptable small faults (visible only in fluid), Extremely Fine appearing. (Scott ($425).
Lot #1148 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
95, 1868 5c Brown, single and pair plus 3c (147) tied on registered cover to Senecaville, OH. by faint cork cancels, Mattoon, Ill 11/23 cds, the 5c stamps with small faults, cover with a small repair at top left and without backflap, still a Fine appearing and scarce combination usage; 2017 PF certificate
Lot #1149 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
97, 1868 12c Black, "E" Grill, "thin paper variety", better than usual centering, bold cork cancel, near very Fine. 2017 PSE certificate. (Scott $325).
Lot #1150 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
99, 1867 24c Gray lilac, "F" Grill, pretty color, attractive segmented cork cancel, faint corner crease at top left, Fine appearance, 2017 PSE certificate (Scott $1,500)
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