U.S.-Canada Cross Border Stampless, 1852 folded letter sheet to Montreal, all strikes clear and complete: blue St, Albans, Vt. 2/26/(52) cds with matching "10" handstamp, red arced "U. States" with shield, Canada "6d" marking, backstamped red Rouse's Point, NY 2/27 handstamp and red Montreal 2/27/52 split ring receiver, Very Fine
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 #2381 - united states postal history forwarding agents
"Forwarded by P.E.Desvernine & Co., Havana" well struck red oval (Rowe rarity 3) on cover to Foxborough, Mass, ms "Per S.S. Eagle, Via New York", 10c Green (Scott 68) pair not tied by open grid cancels, New York cds, additional unlisted Matanzas forwarders truncated boxed handstamp on reverse, F-VF
Lot #2382 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
"Jamaica Ship Letter", bold and well struck straightline handstamp on repaired partial outer folded letter sheet to Kingstown, Jamaica, US 10c Green (Scott 35; appears Fine, repaired) not tied by red open grid, manuscript accountancy rate, well struck Kingston, Jamaica 4/29/61 split ring receiver backstamp, still a Fine cover with exceptional straightline handstamp. 2008 PF certificate.
Lot #2383 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
"Via Nicaragua Ahead Of The Mails", bold and crisply struck blue 56x22mm truncated rectangular handstamp on cover to Salem, Ohio, 3c Dull red type II (Scott 11A) pair tied by multiple New York "Ship" cds', Very Fine cover. ex Wiltse, Cole.
Lot #2384 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
"Via Nicaragua Ahead Of The Mails". well struck red 56x22mm truncated rectangular handstamp on cover to Brunswick, Me., two 3c Dull red type II (Scott 11A; left stamp small piece out at LL; right stamp with left sheet margin and center line) singles tied by bold New York 9/9 cds, a Very Fine appearing cover.
Lot #2385 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
"Via Nicaragua Ahead Of The Mails", readable 2 line straightline on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., 3c Dull red type I pair (Scott 11; vertical crease) tied by New York "Ship" cds, edge wear and light soiling, ink stain, otherwise Fine cover, a scarce marking.
Lot #2386 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
"Via Nicaragua Ahead Of The Mails", well struck and near complete 56x22mm truncated rectangular handstamp on rebacked 6c Green on buff (Scott U14) to Abington, Mass., New York "Ship" 11/29 cds, horiz crease at top of indicia, Very Fine appearing, scarce use of 6c entire.
Lot #2387 - united states postal history Maritime Markings
Trans-Atlantic Stampless Cover Accumulation, 34 covers or folded letters, c.1825/70, many different destinations, various markings, rates routes, etc., generally Fine or better, a close examination is strongly suggested.
Lot #2388 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
Melbourne, Australia-USA, "PAID TO PANAMA" well struck British P.O. straightline handstamp on 1858 folded letter sheet to Boston, manuscript "Carrier Dove, Via Callao" obliterated and rerouted with manuscript "Via Panama Mar 30", well struck "Steamship 20" circular handstamp, manuscript on backflap "Received January 21/58 forwarded January 27/58 for.....Co.", Very Fine
Lot #2389 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"N.Y. & Boston STMB & R.R.R.", exceptionally choice, complete and well struck for this elusive handstamp, ties 3c (26) on folded letter sheet to Bucksport, Me., Extremely Fine.
Lot #2390 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steam Acapulco", mostly bold and complete 38x24mm oval on 3c entire (U58) to San Francisco, San Francisco double cds and "cog", large "Due 7" straightline, light soiling and small tear at top, otherwise Fine cover, a scarce marking. (ASCC $850).
Lot #2391 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steam Mazatlan", complete and mostly bold 38x24mm oval on cover to Trenton, N.J., 3c (65), tied by San Francisco 4/14 cds and cork cancel, partial "Due 7" straightline, manuscript "U.S. Steamer Resaca, Mazatlan, Mex." at upper left, slightly reduced at left, Fine cover. (ASCC $1,000).
Lot #2392 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steam Panama", bold and near complete 38x24mm oval on cover to Sacramento ,Cal., bold "10" numeral handstamp, San Francisco, Cal. 1/13/66 cds and target, light edge wear, Fine cover. (ASCC $750).
Lot #2393 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Regular Saturday Packet Alice Vivian, Capt. S.W. Abels, For Demopolis & Merriweathers Landing" (Milgram 29) (Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers), bold and complete but somewhat overinked blue 49x33mm oval on 3c entire (U10), to Centerville, Texas, straightline "Steamboat" and Mobile, Ala. 5/4/59 cds, edge flaws and small nicks, VF strike on a Fine cover, a somewhat scarce boat marking (scarcity D)
Lot #2394 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Anna Perret" (Milgram 56), (Red River & Bayou LaFourche), near complete 54x28mm oval on cover to Baton Rouge, La., unused 3c (26a), vertical 1859 manuscript docketing at left,small faults, partial backflap, an otherwise Very Fine cover. (scarcity D).
Lot #2395 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Saturday Grand Ecore Weekly Packet, Leaves (various dates), B.L. Hodges No 2, John Hienn Commander" (Milgram 127), (Red River), two 3c (U58) entires, each with bold and near complete blue 50x32mm ovals, both from "Hoy" correspondence, one with typical staple holes, other with light aging, otherwise F-VF strikes on Fine covers (scarcity C).
Lot #2396 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Capitol" (Milgram 173), (Mississippi River), complete and well struck red 44x22mm oval ties lower left corner single 3c (11A) on outer folded letter sheet to New Orleans, stamp additionally tied by "Steam" straightline, red New Orleans 8/11 cds, splitting along file folds mended with archival tape, Extremely Fine strike on a Fine cover (scarcity D).
Lot #2397 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Quachita Packet Catahoula, J.D. Walker Master" (Milgram 182), (Quachita River), bold and near complete blue 49x32mm oval, 3c (U10), Very Fine. (scarcity E).
Lot #2398 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Cora" (Milgram 291), (Mississippi & Quachita Rivers), bold and complete red 35x20mm oval on 1849 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, content regarding cotton, Very Fine. (scarcity C).
Lot #2399 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Cuba" (Milgram 320), (Alabama River), bold and complete red 44x27mm oval on outer folded letter sheet to New Orleans, some light hinge reinforcement along some file folds, otherwise Very Fine. (scarcity D).
Lot #2400 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Dr. Batey" (Milgram 359), (Mississippi and Ouchita Rivers), red oval 27x14mm red oval on 1853 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, interesting content, red New Orleans 3/24 cds black arc "Steam 5" in circle, light soiling across bottom, still Very Fine (scarcity E).
Lot #2401 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"From Natchitoches Packet D.R. Carroll" (Milgram 363), (Mississippi and Red Rivers), bold, crisp and complete blue 37x20mm oval on 1858 outer folded letter sheet to New Orleans, 3c (26) tied by "Steam" straightline, New Orleans 4/29/(58) cds, Extremely Fine cover. (scarcity D).
Lot #2402 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Duck River" (Milgram 370), (Mississippi and Red Rivers), bold and near complete red 45x29mm oval on 1850 outer folded letter sheet, additional light and partially readable red "Paid...N.O." agents oval at right, Very Fine. (scarcity E).
Lot #2403 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Eclipse" (Milgram 384), (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers), light but complete red 40x22mm oval on 1853 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, 3c (11A) tied by St. Francisville, La. 4/9 c.d.s., matching "Steam" straightline, light staining across horizontal filefold (slightly distracting), still a Very Fine cover. (scarcity E).
Lot #2404 - united states postal history Steam, Steamboat and Steamship Covers
"Steamer Empire Parish" (Milgram 418), near complete blue or possibly green (unlisted in either color) 55x27mm oval on partial folded letter sheet to New Orleans, Fine cover, in need of research, possibly CSA usage. (scarcity D).
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