11, 1855 3c Dull red, Type I, tied on an envelope with ornate "State Agricultural Rooms, Albany, New York" printed cc byblack "Albany N.Y. Dec 12" cds, ms "No. 4", margins to cutting, envelope some light wrinkling, Fine useSale 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
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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 #526 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot #527 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
12, 1856 5c Red brown, Type I, tied on folded letter datelined "Nvlle Orleans Dec 1856" addressed to Paris by black "New Orleans La. Dec 16" cds, partial red New York transit cds, handstamped British accountancy and French due markings, "16" decimes due handstamp, blue New Orleans merchant's handstamp, Calais American Packet entry cds, ms "By first Liverpool Steamer", British transit and Paris arrival datestamps on the...
Lot #528 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, tied on an envelope addressed to Jackson Calif by well struck black "Gales Ferry Ct. June 4" cds, stamp ample to large margins, a trivial bit of ink bleed from the cancel, Very Fine and choice; signed Jakubek and with his 1987 certificate (Scott $850)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #529 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, horizontal strip of four tied on a folded letter sheet addressed to Vera Cruz by partial strikes of black "New Orleans La Apr 1" (1856) cds, "5" handstamp lower right, sender's handstamp on back side, stamps with clear to full margins all around though right stamp with vertical creasing along the right edge, Very Fine cover from the Hargous correspondence, Judd's notes on back side postulate pos 35-...
Lot #530 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on an envelope addressed to Willsboro NY by a perfect Collins-type "Patterson Cal. Feb 17" postmark, stamp full to wide margins, Very Fine in every respect; 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate; Illustrated in Coburn "Letters of Gold" (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #531 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, right margin single (wide margins the other sides) tied on an envelope addressed to Fort Madison, Iowa by nice strike of black "Coloma Cal. Oct 4" cds, some soiling on the back side, a Very Fine stamp on cover to a scarce destination (Scott $190)rnrnThe city of Fort Madison (named for Pres Madison) was established around the site of the historic Fort Madison (1808-13), which was the first...
Lot #532 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on small envelope (138x57mm) addressed to Elizabethtown Ky by strong strike of black "Yreka Cal. Nov 20 1856" cds, ms "Charge 115", stamp full to large margins, cover some trivial toning, Very Fine (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #533 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on a folded letter addressed to San Francisco by nice strike of black "New York Jul 20" ocean mail cds, stamp full to wide margins, cover light central vertical file fold and a tiny edge break at top, still Very Fine and attractive; 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate(Scott $190)rnProvenance: Judge Robert EmersonrnAmos Enorn Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States...
Lot #534 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to Bridgeport Conn by neat black "Downieville Cal Jul 28" cds, stamp full to large margins, Very Fine (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #535 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to New Bedford Mass by black "waffle" cancel with an accompanying clear strike of black "Park's Bar Cal. 17 Apr" cds at lower left, stamp large to wide margins, Very Fine and choice; 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #536 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to Rochester NY by black "Santa Clara Cal. Jan 4" cds, stamp ample to huge margins incl portion of adjacent stamp at upper right, Very Fine; signed Jakubek (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #537 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to San Francisco by partly struck black "Milford Conn Sep 4" cds, stamp full to wide margins, Very Fine and choice; signed Holcombe and with his 1986 certificate (Scott $190)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #538 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
17, 1851 12c Gray black, horizontal pair on a folded letter datelined "May 31st 1856/ Pr. Steamer 'Fulton' to Southampton May 21st" and addressed to London with forwarding to Paris, tied by red grid and French transit cancel, additional red "New York 3 May 31" credit date stamp at bottom and London "Paid" adjacent to stamps, ms"8" (decimes) due, backstamped "Paris/ Poste Restante" 15 Juin 56, stamps clear to ample margins,...
Lot #539 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
17a, 1851 12c Gray black, Diagonal half used as 6c, bottom right half tied on an envelope addressed to Boston by black "San Francisco Cal. 4 Jul" cds, stamp clear to full margins the other sides, envelope some light wrinkling along the sides slightly affecting the stamp, Very Fine; clear 1976 and 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,500)rnrnThe 12c stamp was bisected in San Francisco to pay the 6c transcontinental...
Lot #540 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
19, 1857 1c Blue, Type Ia, unusually well centered single in that all the Type Ia characteristics are shown, tied on an envelope locally addressed in Boston by unobtrusive large circular "Paid" with red 18 Sep cds alongside, stamp some truly insignificant blunted perfs, Extremely Fine and rare described by Stanley Ashbrook to Waterhouse in May 1947 as "A gem, and in my humble opinion, on a par with the Newbury cover and the...
Lot #541 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
21, 1857 1c Blue, Type III, tied on envelope addressed to Ogden NY by nice strike of Saratoga Springs Dec 28 cds, envelope tiny edge break bottom center, Fine use (Scott $1,900) Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #542 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
23, 1857 1c Blue, Type IV, used with single and pair of 1857 3c Claret (25 var), cancelled but not tied on an envelope addressed to Medfield Mass by blue "H B Cal/ Union Town Jun 8" double-circle cancel (Humboldt Bay) with an additional bold strike at lower left, stamps with bright fresh color, envelope some skilled edge repairs not affecting stamps, still Very Fine and an attractive way to make the 10c raternProvenance: Watt...
Lot #543 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
23, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, strip of three tied on an envelope with blue "C.W. Hillman & Co. Tobacco Commission Merchants" cameo ad, "New York Nov 13" cancels, addressed to Boston, Very Fine; 1991 Alex Rendon certificate Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #544 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
23, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, strip of three tied on a small envelope by "Prattsville NY Jan 1 " cancels, addressed to South Valley NY, envelope with some small age spots and missing backflap, Fine useSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #545 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on envelope (Carroll Hoy correspondence) by a nice strike of oval Regular Ouachita Passenger Packet Steamer Dr. Buffington (Milgram 362) in blue, envelope with some staple holes as often, still Very Fine and attractive; signed Holcombe and with his 1991 certificateSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #546 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on an envelope by marvelous strike of blue "Chicago Supplementary Mail Jul 23" cds in blue, addressed to Lunenburg Vt, stamp rich color, envelope opened and slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and choicernProvenance: Louis GruninSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #547 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied by "New York Apr 29 1861" cds to patriotic with Flag Facing Right design, addressed to Poplar Ridge NY, well-centered stamp with some nibbed perfs, envelope neatly opened at right, Very Fine and attractive (Walcott 2920, Weiss F-R-135)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #548 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied by blue "Cincinnati O Aug 16: double circle cancel to patriotic envelope with General Winfield Scott plus Eagle and Flags (pub by Wells, NY), addressed to Philadelphia, stamp few short perfs, Very Fine and colorful (Walcott 2268, Weiss FP-WS-69)Sale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #549 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on an envelope by a nice strike of the Canton Miss "Lyre" fancy cancel with an accompanying well-struck Nov 30 cds at left, addressed to Corning NY, stamp pulled top right corner perfs, envelope slight irregular opening at left, Very Fine example of this attractive cancelSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
Lot #550 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, cancelled but not tied on an envelope by bold strike of the Lincoln Miss "PAID" handstamp with corresponding clear strike of November 24 cds at left, addressed to Somers Conn, nicely centered stamp on cover with some light edge wrinkling, Very FineSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
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