"Air Ship" 1909 Patent, awarded to Mr. Adolph E.G. Lubke on October 5, 1909, with three pages of text and three pages of technical drawings, minor faults including toning and small tears but still Fine, a very rare and interesting document from the earliest days of aviationrnA 1909 issue of the publication Aeronautics described Mr. Lubke's invention:rn"Device consists of a combination of plane and hot-air dirigible. Under a...
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 #2631 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers U.S. Pioneer Flights
"Flying Machine Equilibrium Apparatus" 1911 Patent, August 29, 1911 patent awarded to Augustus F.W. Macmanus for his "Flying Machine Equilibrium Apparatus," with three pages of text and four pages of technical drawings, minor faults including toning and tears but still Fine, a very interesting and rare document from the earliest days of aviationrnLittle is known about Macmanus, except that he was a Lieutenant in the US Army....
Lot #2632 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers U.S. Pioneer Flights
"Aircraft" 1911 Patent by Thomas O. Perry, patent simply titled "Aircraft" awarded to Thomas O. Perry on June 29, 1920, with eight pages of text and five pages of technical drawings (mostly of engines and propellers), small faults including toning and tears but still Fine, an interesting and rare documentrnThomas O. Perry was a mechanical engineer who invented all-metal windmill. Perry made significant contributions to the...
Lot #2633 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers U.S. Government Flights
1910s/30s Flight Cover Assortment, approximately 34 covers mostly from the 1920s and 30s, includes C3 6/6/18 cover, C11 frankings, first flights, CAM routes, Worden covers and better frankings, some faults to be expected but generally F-VF, an interesting group well worth a close inspection
Lot #2634 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Foreign Airmail Routes (FAM) Flights
FAM 14 Specialized Cover Collection, 27 covers on specialized album pages, variety of legs incl. extension to Singapore, various frankings incl. US, Macao, Philippines, Hong Kong, Straits Settlements, and China, generally F-VF, an interesting collection sure to please the specialist, considerable retail value
Lot #2635 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Lindbergh and Related
1933 Lindbergh Atlantic Survey Polar Route Flight, oversized envelope franked with Denmark 1930 10o, 15o (2) Christian X tied by 23.8.33 cancels, addressed to Germany, typed "Mit Flugzueg Oberst Lindbergh von Angmangssalik" (By Airplane Colonel Lindbergh from Angmagssalik) at top and "7. Thule Expedition Ostgronland" at bottom, no markings on back side, a trivial bit of discoloration at upper left but still Very Fine (AAMC PP...
Lot #2636 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Lindbergh and Related
Lindbergh and Related Cover Collection, approximately 40+ items including Lindbergh flown covers, event covers, postcards (some RPPCs), Latin American Lindbergh issues (Cuba, Panama), and more, generally F-VF, an interesting group for the Lindy specialist
Lot #2637 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Clipper and Pacific Flights
Trans Pacific Clipper Covers Assortment, 45 covers, majority being Cal. to Hawaii (12), Guam-Hawaii-San Francisco, various legs (12), several military Wake and Midway flights including scarce "Nitro" and 2 Midway "birds cachet", etc., generally Very Fine. (owner retail $3,875).
Lot #2638 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Clipper and Pacific Flights
Trans Atlantic Clipper Covers (FM 18), 46 different flight covers, with many different "legs" of the flight, all with various cachets and foreign frankings (depending upon leg), many signed by pilots and some crew members note Capt. Laforte (18), Capt Gray (15), note F18-1, F18-2, a, F18-3, F18-4, F18-5, a, F18-6, a, b, F18-10, F18-11b, F18-13, a, F18-14a F18-15, a,b, F-1821, c, F18-22a, F18-23, a, etc., generally Very Fine...
Lot #2639 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 14(c), Manila to Southern Luzon and Return, Batangas-Manila, black straight line cachet (type 18) on front and back of registered cover to Manila, three airmail issues tied by blue bi-plane handstamps (type 3; not listed this flight in this color), purple "Via Army Sea Plane" straight line handstamp, Batangas 11/10/26 duplex, various registered markings, appropriate backstamps, light edge wear, still Very Fine, only...
Lot #2640 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 14c, 1926 Manila to Southern Luzon and Return, Batangas to Manila Leg, C2 tied by airplane cancel with Batangas duplex along side, usual flight cachets plus a straightline "Postage Due 4 Cvos." handstamp, backstamped Manila Nov 10, Fine and scarce with just 14 flown (AAMS $125)
Lot #2641 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 15(bb), Manila to Southern Islands, Zamboanga-Manila, backstamped 4/4/27 flight cachet (type 21), 16c (321) tied by bi-plane handstamp and Zamboanga 2/28/27 duplex, typed "Via U.S. Army Seaplane", Manila 3/4 receiver, Very Fine; estimated 15 covers flown. (AAMC $125).
Lot #2642 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 15, Manila to Southern Islands, group of 12 first flight covers with appropriate cachets and cancels, many with attractive and interesting frankings, flight legs include: b, c, l, m, y, cc, some with light duplication, generally Very Fine. (AAMC $965).
Lot #2643 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 37, First Commercial Contract Mail, Manila-Manila, Pilot Juan Calvo, eleven flight covers, all with appropriate flight cachets, towns and backstamps, flight legs include a-g, m, couple with light duplication, many interesting and colorful frankings, a few small cover flaws, generally Very Fine. (AAMC $1,105).
Lot #2644 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 47, Luzon to Southern Islands, 7 covers, all with appropriate flight cachets, towns and backstamps, good mix of issues, flight legs include: m (2), r (5), Very Fine. (AAMC $735).
Lot #2645 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 61, Fort Stotsenburg-Legaspi, seven covers, all with flight cachet (type 42), mostly multi-colored frankings tied by Fort Stotsenburg 10/3/31 duplex's, all with appropriate backstamps, flight legs include: a, b (6), two signed by pilot (Taylor), Very Fine, only 26-28 flown. (AAMC $630).
Lot #2646 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI Flights 62-67, 69, twelve flight covers, all with appropriate flight cachets and cancels, include: 62, 62b (2), 64 (2), 65 (2), 66, 67 (2), 69 (2), one signed by pilot (Taylor), many with attractive frankings, Very Fine with small flown quantities. (AAMC $725).
Lot #2647 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 71, Attempted U.S. Army Flight, Fort Stotsenburg-Talcoban, no cachet but blue "Via U.S. Army Sea Plane" handstamp, 2c (C1) tied by Fort Stotsenburg 1/8/32 duplex, landing cancelled due to typhoon, Very Fine, 10 flown. (AAMC $165).
Lot #2648 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 71, Attempted U.S. Army Flight, Fort Stotsenburg-Talcoban, no flight cachet or backstamp, plane returned due to typhoon, stamp tied by Fort Stotseburgh 1/8/32 duplex, Very Fine, scarce with only 10 covers flown. (AAMC $165).
Lot #2649 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 73, Del Carmen-Fort Stotsenburg, four covers, all with appropriate cachets and cancels, two covers signed by Brig. Gen. H.J. Brees (only about 13 signed), one cover with light tropical toning, otherwise Very Fine, 55 flown. (AAMC $220).
Lot #2650 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 74 (a) (B), C.A.M Route 1, Philippine Aerial Taxi, Manila-Baguio, purple pictorial flight cachet (type 46) on cover to Pampanga, stamps tied by Manila 1/25/32 advertising duplex, Very Fine, only 12 flown with this colored cachet. (AAMC $130).
Lot #2651 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 74, Philippine Air Taxi, eleven covers, all with appropriate flight cachets (including both colors, with duplicates), appropriate cancels and backstamps, many with attractive colorful frankings, flight legs include: aA (3), aB (3), bA (3), bB (2), generally Very Fine, note only 12 of cachet color varieties flown. (AAMC $815).
Lot #2652 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 77, 1932 Army Flight Fort Stotsenburg to Naga, appropriate franking, cancels and cachets, Very Fine and attractive; only 18 covers flown (AAMC $120)
Lot #2653 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 79(a), Philippine Aerial Taxi Company, twice flown cover, purple and green flight cachets (types 50 & 52), stamps tied by both 2/3/32 & 3/3/32 cds, additional appropriate backstamps and both cachets, Very Fine and scarce with just 16 flown (AAMC $120).
Lot #2654 - United States and Foreign Airmail Covers Philippines Flights
AAMC PI 79(a-c), Philippine Aerial Taxi Company, eight flown covers, all with appropriate flight cachets and cancels, unusual and attractively franked, flight legs includes: a (with 2012 PF cert. mentioning "light soiling), b (6), c; one with sealed break at left, some stamps show bits of tropicalization, o/w Very Fine, 16 to 39 flown. (AAMC $675).
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