210, 1883 2c Red brown, tied by a crisp strike of violet target with matching large size "Killisnoo, Alaska. Nov 20 1885" double circle date stamp, on cover addressed to Tompkinsville, New York, Very Fine, a beautiful cover from this rare Alaska town, reported to be the earliest known usagernA reduction plant was established at Killisnoo in 1880, first for whale-reducing, and later for the production of herring oil. Killisnoo...
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 #626 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
Lot #627 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
210, 1883 2c Red brown, well-centered stamp tied by negative star in circle with accompanying "Glenbrook, Nev Jan 16, 1886" Collins-type double circle postmark alongside, addressed to Carson City, stamp pulled perf, still Extremely Fine and freshSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #628 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
212, 1887 1c Ultramarine, bottom margin single, large margins all around, o.g., a wonderfully fresh and NH stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75J (SMQ $200 for 75, not priced as 75J)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #629 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
214, 1887 3c Vermilion, brilliant color, well-centered with fresh unblemished o.g., NH, a vibrant stamp as attractive as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $475)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #630 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
216, 1888 5c Indigo, right wing-margin single (natural straight-edge), uprated with the 1882 5c Yellow brown (205) prior to sailing, both tied on the envelope addressed to Germany by "NY Supplementary Paid Apr 21 88" duplex cancels, ms "per Str 'Eider", backstamped Cassell 1.5.88, the 205 light corner wrinkling from placement, envelope open top and left, Fine use and a showpiece for the 5c Garfield collectorSale 3038: The Ing...
Lot #631 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
217, 1888 30c Orange brown, pretty warm shade, vibrant paper and wide margins, fresh o.g., lightly hinged, an appealing stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J, 1992 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $525)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #632 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
218, 1888 90c Purple, remarkably sharp and proof-like impression, rich color on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., NH, a rare post office fresh example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75, 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which this single originated (SMQ $1,875; Scott $2,500)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #633 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
220, 1890 2c Carmine, bottom right corner margin single, large margins all around but particularly massive at left and right, bright and fresh, o.g., NH with only a tiny speck of gum disturbance, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J and 2001 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $145)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #634 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
224, 1890 6c Brown red, warm shade, crisp impression on bright white paper, o.g., NH and post office fresh, a choice stamp in every regard, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $550)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #635 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
226, 1890 10c Green, top margin single, deep pretty shade, very well centered, o.g., fresh and NH, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #636 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
227, 1890 15c Indigo, bold and vivid impression with remarkable centering, pristine o.g., NH and as fresh as the day it left the post office, a gem in every sense of the word, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,250)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #637 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
229, 1890 90c Orange, crisp impression and wonderful centering make for a beautiful stamp, fresh o.g., certificate mentions hinging which we have trouble discerning, in either case a lovely example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1999 Philatelic Foundation certificate mentions "tiny natural inclusion at bottom center" (SMQ $1,150)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States...
Lot #638 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
230, 1893 1c Columbian, rich color and massive balanced margins all around, NH, small gum crease at bottom left, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J (SMQ $200)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #639 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
231, 1893 2c Columbian, crisp impression, gorgeous margins, o.g., NH, a lovely and choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, photocopy of 1989 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair with this being the top stamp (SMQ $120)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #640 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
231, 1893 2c Columbian, tied by "Bangor, Me Jul 19 7AM 93" duplex to Winchester Repeating Rifles advertising cover in black, design shows Model 1892 rifle, cc for Rice & Miller in Bangor, illustrated on reverse showing repeating and single shot rifles, cover addressed to Veazie, Maine, lightest traces of toning, still Very Fine and attractiveSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal...
Lot #641 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
232, 1893 3c Columbian, deep color, enormous margins, o.g., NH and post office fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J (SMQ $155)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #642 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
233, 1893 4c Columbian, pretty shade, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $200)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #643 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
234, 1893 5c Columbian, rich color and proof-like impression, bright white paper, o.g., NH and post office fresh, an exemplary stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded Superb 98 (only 7 stamps grade higher), 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of four from which this single originated (SMQ $2,500)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #644 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
235, 1893 6c Columbian, lovely shade, massive margins at left and right, o.g., NH and extremely fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80J (SMQ $200)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #645 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
236, 1893 8c Columbian, deep color, balanced margins, o.g., NH, a beautiful and choice 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 #646 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
237, 1893 10c Columbian, crisp proof-like impression, wonderful margins, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 2004 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $325)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #647 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
238, 1893 15c Columbian, lush color and wonderful margins all around, o.g., l.h., a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1986 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $275)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #648 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
239, 1893 30c Columbian, rich color, gorgeous wide margins, o.g., barest trace of hinging in corner only, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80J and 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $290)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #649 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
240, 1893 50c Columbian, lovely dark color, sharp impression, o.g., NH, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,500)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #650 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
241, 1893 $1 Columbian, bright pretty shade, wonderful centering for this difficult issue, o.g., barest hint of hinging in one corner (appears NH), a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1999 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $1,300)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
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