242, 1893 $2 Columbian, warm shade, with large and balanced margins, o.g., NH, wonderful post office fresh example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $3,750)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
By: H. R. Harmer Inc
H. R. Harmer Inc Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Sales will be held December 8-10, 2020
Including:
The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History
Part I
The Joe Pryluck Collection Postal Stationery
Including 1920 and 1925 Surcharged Envelopes
The “Erivan” Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History
Part IV
United States, British Commonwealth, and Foreign Stamps, Covers, and Collections
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Sale 3036: United States, British Commonwealth,
and Foreign Stamps, Covers and Collections
Session 1: United States - December 9, 2020 at 10 AM Eastern
Session 2: British Commonwealth and Foreign - December 10, 2020 at 9 AM Eastern
Session 3: Collections and Accumulations - December 10, 2020 following Session 2
Sale 3037: The Joe Pryluck Collection of United States
December 8, 2020 at 10 AM Eastern
Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States
Stamps and Postal History Part I
December 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM Eastern
Sale 3039: The "ERIVAN" Collection of United and
Confederate States Postal History Part IV
December 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM Eastern
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Lot #651 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
Lot #652 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
243, 1893 $3 Columbian, deep rich color on bright white paper, beautifully balanced margins, o.g., NH, an exceptional fresh example of this difficult stamp, choice in every respect, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $8,250)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #653 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
244, 1893 $4 Columbian, proof-like impression and rich color, pristine o.g., NH, a lovely stamp as vibrant as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1992 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $7,250)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #654 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
246, 1894 1c Ultramarine, left margin single with partial BEP imprint, pretty pale shade, balanced margins particularly large at right and left, post office fresh o.g., NH, very choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J, 1988 (for strip of three) and 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificates (SMQ $500)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #655 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
247, 1894 1c Blue, bottom margin single with plate number 6, vibrant shade, attractive margins, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75J (SMQ $145)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #656 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
253, 1894 3c Purple, vibrant color and sharp impression, particularly fresh, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1994 and 2004 Philatelic Foundation certificates (SMQ $525)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #657 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
261A, 1894 $1 Black, Type II, sharp proof-like impression, rich color, and near-perfect margins, immaculate gum, NH, one of the finest example of this difficult stamp we have ever encountered, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 and 1993 Philatelic Foundation certificate, PSE population report records four at this exceptional grade (not including the stamp offered here) and only two grading higher, a magnificent stamp (SMQ $14,...
Lot #658 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
266, 1895 2c Carmine, bright and vibrant color, attractive centering, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $110)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #659 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
270, 1895 5c Chocolate, top margin single with plate number 162, crisp impression and lush color, post office fresh, o.g., NH, a beautiful stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which this single originated (SMQ $300)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #660 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
272, 1895 8c Violet brown, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, deep color, attractive centering, o.g., NH and choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $210)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #661 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
274, 1895 15c Dark blue, plate no and imprint strip of three #264 top, beautiful proof-like impression and rich color, post office fresh. o.g., NH, a lovely and choice plate number strip, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75, 1980 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,200)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #662 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
276, 1895 $1 Black, Type I, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, particularly sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., NH, an attractive stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F70, 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #663 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
277a, 1895 $2 Dark blue, bottom margin single with partial BEP imprint, pretty shade, vibrant and post office fresh, o.g., NH and choice example of this popular dollar value, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which this single originated (SMQ $625)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #664 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279, 1898 1c Deep green, tied on illustrated Lincoln - Grant Memorial private mailing card for the 33rd National Encampment in Philadelphia, Pa., addressed to NY City and forwarded to Sing Sing, back side additional Philadelphia landmark scenes and eagle with shield, light bend at the bottom, still colorful and Very FinernProvenance: John R. Biddle.Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and...
Lot #665 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by April 14, 1902 Bangor, Me machine cancel to famous "Hazard Powder" duck advertising cover, Haynes & Chalmers Co. imprint at bottom left, very slightly reduced at right, still Very Fine and attractive, a popular designSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #666 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by Apr 24, 1899 Reading, Pa machine cancel to spectacular "Reading's Sesqui-Centennial" all-over ad cover, addressed to Providence, RI, Extremely Fine, much nicer than usually encounteredSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #667 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by "Manasquan N.J. Sep 19 10AM 1898" cds and black grid to Admiral William T. Sampson patriotic cover, addressed to Newark, NJ, cover slightly reduced at left (barely into design), still Very Fine and fresh, an attractive designrnWilliam Sampson (1840-1902) was a US Navy rear admiral. In 1898, he was made President of the Board of Inquiry to investigate the destruction of the Maine and as...
Lot #668 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by September 1, 1898 Washington, DC Barry machine cancel, beautiful red and blue design of Fitzhugh Lee with crossed flags and an eagle, addressed to Frenchtown, New Jersey, a remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine Spanish-American War patrioticrnrnFitzhugh Lee (1835-1905) was a Confederate cavalry general in the Civil War, the 40th Governor of Virginia, diplomat, and United States Army general...
Lot #669 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by August 24, 1898 Washington, DC Barr-Fyke machine cancel, striking red and blue design of Admiral George Dewey in shield with eagle carrying American flag, addressed to Frenchtown, NJ, ever-so-slightly reduced at left (just into design), still Extremely Fine and attractive, beautiful cover celebrating the Spanish-American War's greatest heroSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of...
Lot #670 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
280b, 1898 4c Orange brown, pretty shade, wonderfully centered, o.g., NH and post office fresh, a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $250)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #671 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
281, 1898 5c Dark blue, top margin single with beautiful proof-like impression, post office fresh, o.g., NH, a wonderful stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $325)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #672 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
282, 1898 6c Lake, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, lush color and exceptionally crisp impression, o.g., NH, a real beauty, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $475)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #673 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
284, 1898 15c Olive green, rich color and crisp impression, attractive centering, o.g., NH and fresh, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #674 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
305, 1903 6c Claret, proof-like impression and brilliant color, spectacular margins, NH, as fresh as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, photocopy of 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of four (SMQ $450)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #675 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
285, 1898 1c Trans-Mississippi, bold color, enormous balanced margins, o.g., NH and post office fresh, an eye-catching stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J (SMQ $375)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
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