285, 1898 1c Trans-Mississippi, pair tied by August 19, 1898 Jacksonville, Fla machine cancel, on Spanish-American War patriotic cover with an eagle above crossed American and Cuban flags, addressed to New York City, Very Fine and freshSale 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
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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
Auction schedual
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 #676 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
Lot #677 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
286, 1898 2c Trans-Mississippi, with full top margin and plate number 739, crisp impression, o.g., NH, fresh and attractive, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which this originated (SMQ $115)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #678 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
286, 1898 2c Trans-Mississippi, tied by Jamaica Plain Station, Boston duplex to locally-addressed all-over American flag Spanish-American War patriotic cover, torn backflap but otherwise Extremely Fine, as fresh as the day it was sent, rare so niceSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #679 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
288, 1898 5c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint single, crisp impression and brilliant color, balanced margins, o.g., NH, exceptionally fresh and attractive, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95, 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,750)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #680 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
288, 1898 5c Trans-Mississippi, tied by September 9, 1898 Philadelphia machine cancel to three-color (the white is actually printed) waving flag Spanish-American war patriotic cover to London, England, the verse reads "In the vanguard proudly waving, / Emblem of the brave and free, / Unfurled above the nation's legions / Or above her fleets at sea.," backflap with "Red Duster" label, a bit worn at top and small backflap faults, still Very...
Lot #681 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
289, 1898 8c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint single, pretty color, attractive margins, o.g., NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80, 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which this stamp originated (SMQ $450)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #682 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
290, 1898 10c Trans-Mississippi, top margin single with plate number 604, sharp impression, o.g., NH and fresh, a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $650)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #683 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
291, 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi, rich color, balanced margins, o.g., just a touch of hinging, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $625)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #684 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
292, 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, right margin arrow pair, proof-like impression and rich color, o.g., NH, extremely fresh and attractive, magnificent positional pair in every regard and a spectacular showpiece, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $7,500, SMQ $7,000 as singles)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #685 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
292, 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, crisp impression showing this popular design perfectly, balanced margins, og., NH and fresh, an exceptional stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1999 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $5,400)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #686 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
293, 1898 $2 Trans-Mississippi, top margin single with plate number 613, lovely impression with well-balanced margins for this difficult issue, o.g., NH, a wonderful post-office fresh stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75 and 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $4,100)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #687 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901 Pan-American Exposition Issue (294-299)
296, 1901 4c Pan-American, lovely color, huge balanced margins, NH and fresh, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J and photocopy of 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate from which this stamp originated (SMQ $575)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #688 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901 Pan-American Exposition Issue (294-299)
297, 1901 5c Pan-American, top margin imprint single, lovely shade, balanced margins, NH and extremely fresh, blue in stain in selvage only visible from reverse, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and photocopy of 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which this stamp originated (SMQ $200)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #689 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901 Pan-American Exposition Issue (294-299)
298, 1901 8c Pan-American, rich color and sharp impression, perfectly-balanced right and left margins, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $250)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #690 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901 Pan-American Exposition Issue (294-299)
299, 1901 10c Pan-American, warm color and crisp impression, visually striking stamp, NH and post office fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $350)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #691 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
301, 1903 2c Carmine, tied by "Chicago Ill Sep 3 1903" machine cancel, beautiful multicolor advertising for Abbott's Angostura, locally addressed, stamp with natural straight-edge top and right, Extremely Fine and choiceSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #692 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
302, 1903 3c Bright violet, sharp impression, attractive margins, NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $130)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #693 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
304, 1903 5c Blue, rich attractive shade, nice margins all around, NH and choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and photocopy of 1984 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of six from which this single originated (SMQ $150)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #694 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
306, 1902 8c Violet black, crisp impression, large and balanced margins, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $150)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #695 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
307, 1903 10c Pale red brown, pretty shade, very well-balanced margins, fresh and particularly choice, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1997 APEX certificate (SMQ $425)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #696 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1901-08 Regular Issue (300-322)
310, 1903 50c Orange, vibrant color and exceptional centering, immaculate gum, NH, a wonderfully choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $1,750)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #697 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1908-09 W-F Perf 12 Dbl Line Watermark (331-342)
332, 1908 2c Carmine, brilliant color enhanced by fresh white paper, gorgeous centering with jumbo margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $275)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #698 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1908-09 W-F Perf 12 Dbl Line Watermark (331-342)
333, 1908 3c Deep violet, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $175)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #699 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1908-09 W-F Perf 12 Dbl Line Watermark (331-342)
334, 1908 4c Orange brown, bright shade and crisp impression, choice centering with wide balanced "jumbo" margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $650)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #700 - United States 20th Century Stamps and Postal History 1909 W-F Bluish paper (357-366)
357, 1909 1c Green on bluish, wide and balanced margins, deep color, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certificate; just six stamps grade higher (SMQ $1,100)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
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