112P4//129P4, 1869 1c-90c Issue, complete set plate proofs on card, all bright and fresh, deep rich colors, Very Fine, a Premium set. (Scott $1,015).
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 #1027 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
156TC4, 1873 1c Black, Trial Color Proof, black plate proof on card, partial plate number and full imprint bottom strip of 10, fresh and Very Fine. (Scott $120 as blocks of 4).
Lot #1028 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
181-E1b, 1903 Schernikow Die Essay, vignette master die "No. 14" , two slightly different vignettes of Washington, on proof paper in carmine, Very Fine. (Scott $100),
Lot #1029 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
184-E4i, 1903 3c Schernikow Essay, complete die essay in black on 54x64mm light green colored card, Very Fine. (Scott $150).
Lot #1030 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
184-E5b, 1903 3c Schernikow Essays, die "No. 1", on approx. 63x94mm proof paper, two different in dark carmine or violet, both Very Fine. (Scott $200).
Lot #1031 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
1879 3c Green Coupon Essay, Azariah B. Harris, single coupon on bond, perf 12, gummed, small faults, Fine, seldom seen, also includes unlisted photo essay with blue control number 222 on reverse. (Scott $50 for listed essay only).
Lot #1032 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
186-E1b, 188a-E1b, 1903 7c+6c, 24c+12c Schernikow Composite Essays, frames of 7c and 6c side by side, die on proof paper, two composite essays: one in dull yellow, other in dark navy blue, also includes: 24c+12c (188a-E1b) in dim scarlet, trivial ink mark in margin, all Very Fine. (Scott $300).
Lot #1033 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
209-E4a, Franklin Vignette, die essay in dim orange on 27x23mm india paper, typical india paper thin, Fine, Kohler backstamp. (Scott $575).
Lot #1034 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
209-E6a, Engraved Washington Vignette, die essay in dim deep carmine on 40x43mm india paper, minor natural india paper flaws, Very Fine. Kohler backstamp. (Scott $600).
Lot #1035 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
736P1, 1934 3c Maryland Tercenary, large die proof on 56x35mm white wove paper, Very Fine, only a very few exist. (Scott $1,000).
Lot #1036 - United States Proofs and Essays proofs and essays
Essay and Proof Balance, small balance of 17 different, includes: 1TC2k on bond; 72TC1ae, large die proof reduced to stamp size; 73-E5a; 79-E65P5a; 114P3; 184-E4k in dull violet; 184-E5e, 2 blocks of 4, dim orange, carmine; 209S (type L); also includes several official proofs on card, dues on card, expect a few small flaws/faults, generally fresh and Fine or better. (Scott about $3,520).
Lot #1037 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, very attractive centering with margins large to ample all around, red grid cancels, a premium stamp, 2008 PSE graded XF-90 certificate and 1996 PF certificate (SMQ $650)
Lot #1038 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to large margins, attractive shade, light red grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $375).
Lot #1039 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to wide margins except just in at top right, nice red circular grid cancel, Fine example (Scott $375)
Lot #1040 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Pale Brown (4th Printing), right side sheet margin pair, large to huge margins, clear to slightly incross top, attractive shade and red grid cancels, Fine, ex Saadi, (Scott $850).
Lot #1041 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, horizontal pair, clear to ample margins, bold manuscript cancels and red straightline "Paid" handstamps, near Very Fine. ex Saadi, 1995 PF certificate. (Scott $475).
Lot #1042 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1-2, 1847 5c Red brown, 10c Black, attractive pair, 5c with four well balanced margins, attractive blue c.d.s., repair visable only in fluid, Very Fine appearing; 10c, well balanced margins, barely touching at bottom, rich color accented by red grid cancels, near Very Fine. (Scott $1,175).
Lot #1043 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, rich color, full to wide margins bottom and left with clear margins the other two sides, light blue town postmark, Fine and attractive example; 2016 PF certificate (Scott $925)
Lot #1044 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1b, 1847 5c Orange brown, just clear to large margins with barest trace of a red cork cancel, a Fine sound example; 2016 PF certificate (Scott $750)
Lot #1045 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1845 5c Red brown, horizontal pair tied on 1849 folded letter sheet to New Haven, Conn. by blue grids and matching numeral "10", indistinct Geneva, N.Y. cds, stamps ample margins to touching at right, left stamp with minor paper wrinkles, right stamp with vertical filefold, a Fine cover (Scott $1,000).
Lot #1046 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, top margin single with margins large to touching at bottom, tied to 1849 folded letter sheet addressed to New York NY by blue grid cancel with accompanying Philadelphia 8/11 integral cds alongside, light toning along horizontal file crease (mentioned on cert), still Very Fine, an attractive position piece, 2010 PF ceritificate (Scott $450)
Lot #1047 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Brown, four well balanced margins, tied on cover to Wallingford, Ct. by blue Philadelphia "5 cts" 8/19 cds, additional complete strike at right, Very Fine. (Scott $450).
Lot #1048 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Brown, margins to barely in, not tied on cover to Mattapoisett, Mass. by manuscript "x" cancel, faint Kingston, Mass cds, light wax stain in address panel, otherwise Very Fine, scarce small town usage, . (Scott $275).
Lot #1049 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, single with ample to large margins and incl sliver of adjacent stamp at lower left, tied to 1850 folded letter sheet addressed to Collinsville CT by red circled "6" with accompanying New York 1/10 cds alongside, ms. "paid" at upper left, cover light vertical file folds, still Very Fine and an uncommon cancel; signed Ashbrook (Scott $450)
Lot #1050 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to close or barely touching at left and right, tied on cover to Northampton, Mass. by red Springfield, Mass, 7/30 cds with integral "5" rate, Very Fine, scarcer town usage, 2010 PF certificate. (Scott $450).
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