11A, 1851 3c Dull red, irregular block of 21, Plate 3, pos. 55-60L, 65-70L, 75-80L, 88-90L3, showing the majority of outer framelines doubled or tripled varieties, extremely fresh with crisp impression, without gum, vertical folds between 3rd and 4th row and another lighter fold between 5th and 6th row, somewhat impacting 6th row of stamps, overall Very Fine, an important position piece, seldom seen in this size block, a must...
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 #1076 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot #1077 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
11A, 1852 3c Brownish carmine, horizontal strip of four, pretty shade, margins large to touching at top left, portions of adjoining stamps at bottom, vertical crease along the right edge of position 3, o.g., Very Fine, 2017 PSE certificate (Scott $1,300 for strip of three and single in the more common Dull red shade)
Lot #1078 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
12, 1856 5c Red brown, Type I, fresh color and well-balanced margins, Apr 6 1857 NEW ORLEANS cds, a very attractive stamp, 2017 PSE VF-XF 85 certificate, 2012 PSAG certificate (SMQ $825)
Lot #1079 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, fresh color and bold impression, margins ample and well-balanced, light cancel, faint diagonal crease at upper left, appears Very Fine, 2017 PSE certificate (Scott $800)
Lot #1080 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, pos. 95L1, ample to large margins include bottom sheet margin, neat manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine. 1980 PF certificate. (Scott $400).
Lot #1081 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, bright and fresh, large balanced margins, black grid cancel, a very attractive stamp, 2017 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificate (SMQ $210)
Lot #1082 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1851 10c Green, Type III, huge margins, fresh color and attractively cancelled. 2017 PF Graded XF-S 95J. (SVG $550 as normal 95).
Lot #1083 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, bold and fresh color, beautifully centered with large margins all around, small portion of red cds at bottom, a beautiful and premium stamp, 2017 PSE graded XF90 certificate (SMQ $425)
Lot #1084 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, rich color, face free cancel, ample to large margins, Very Fine. (Scott ($140).
Lot #1085 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
17, 1851 12c Black, fresh color and crisp impression, well-balanced margins, black grid cancel, 1985 PF certificate and 2017 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $575)
Lot #1086 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
18, 1861 1c Blue, Type I, bright and fresh, attractive centering, red grid cancel, reperforated at top, centered Very Fine, 2017 PSE certificate (Scott $570)
Lot #1087 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
20, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, Plate 12, bright and fresh, unused, 2017 PSE graded F 70 certificate (SMQ $200)
Lot #1088 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
20, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, Plate 12, bright and fresh, attractive centering, black grid cancel, 2017 PSE graded F-VF 75 certificate (SMQ $175)
Lot #1089 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
22, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, Plate IV, intense color and exceptionally well centered for this very difficult issue, attractive town cancel, Very Fine for issue. (Scott $450).
Lot #1090 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
22, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, from plate 4, intense color and sharp impression, relief D clearing showing large break at top, scissor trimmed perfs at left, otherwise well centered for issue, tied on printed circular (dry goods and carpets) by Great Falls NH 10/20/(57) cds, Very Fine. (Scott $500).
Lot #1091 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
23, 1857 1c Blue, Type IV, pretty color and attractive centering, black "PAID" in circle, corner crease at bottom right, appears Fine, 2017 PSE certificate, 2002 APS certificate (Scott $925)
Lot #1092 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, remarkably bright and fresh bottom margin single, nicely centered, o.g., 2017 PSE graded VF 80 certificate, 1989 PF certificate (SMQ $150)
Lot #1093 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, beautiful color and about as nicely centered as possible for this issue, o.g. (possibly NH), trace of light vertical gum bend at right (not mentioned on PF certificate), Very Fine for issue. photocopy of 2016 PF certificate for block of nine. (Scott ($140).
Lot #1094 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, Plate 5, top row single from plate 5, intense color and impression, exceptionally well centered for this issue, Very Fine (Scott ($300).
Lot #1095 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
25, 1857 3c Dull red, Type I, fresh and fairly well centered for this difficult issue, short perf at upper left, near Very Fine. 2018 PSE certificate. (Scott $240).
Lot #1096 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
25, 1857 3c Dull red, Type I, Fine and attractive vertical pair not tied on cover by Leominster numeral "3" precancels, bold Leominster, Ms. 10/25 cds, Extremely Fine. (Scott $550).
Lot #1097 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
25A, 1857 3c Dull red, Type II, horizontal pair showing recut "inner framelines", centered in at bottom, tied on cover to New Orleans by bold New York 9/4/(57), couple vertical filefolds, one impacting pair, otherwise Fine cover, quite scarce and early. (Scott $2,000 for off cover pair).
Lot #1098 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, fresh and well centered, small perf fault, tied on cover to Kenosha, Wis. by bold and complete Masonic compass and square, matching Mittineague, Mass. 8/7 cds, missing backflap otherwise Extremely Fine
Lot #1099 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, strip of five (right single with straightedge) tied on cover to France by bold large Boston "Paid" grids, red Boston "Paid 12" 5/16 cds, backstamped Boston Br. Pkt 5/15 cds, appropriate French transit and receiver, Very Fine cover.
Lot #1100 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, three covers, each extremely attractive and with different and unusual diamond grid cancels, towns include: Red Hook, NY; greenish Waverly, NY; greenish Winthrop, Me., all Very Fine.
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