United States Covers by Topic - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 156 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XWitch, Salem, Massachusetts, fancy cancel, two choice strikes tie 3c rose and separate sheet selvedge to cover, postmarked "Salem, Mass / Dec / 23", to West Amesbury, adhesive with straight-edge at right, extremely attractive examples of this rare cancellation; ex Grunin, Milton Mitchell. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 151 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XTwo Cent Coin, South Gardner, Massachusetts, ties 3c rose to "S.K. Pierce, Chair Manufacturer" full-front green illustrated advertising cover, postmarked with "South Gardner MS / Nov / 27" c.d.s., to Millbury, Vermont, docketing at left denotes year as 1865, a choice example of this rare strike on a beautiful illustrated cover. (Skinner-Eno PO-Co 3) H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 152 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN X"UNION" and Negative Star in Pentagon, Mittineague, Massachusetts, ideal strike ties 3c rose to cover postmarked "Mittineague Mass / Jan /14" in matching blue ink, to Hadley, back flap roughly opened and some toning mostly confined to edges and adhesive perf tips, not detracting from the dramatic visual appeal of this rare fancy cancel. (Skinner-Eno ST-C 15) H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 153 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnion in Star, West Hampton, Massachusetts, ties 3c rose to 1863 cover to Springfield, postmarked West Hampton (18 Jul), the odd trivial tone spot, a very fine strike of this visually-appealing fancy cancel. (ST-C14) H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 154 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnion Soldier’s Head, New York, New York, group on 1861 issues, with lovely full strike on 3c rose, largely full strike on 24c red lilac, as well as double strike on 24c pair (ex Emerson), and partial strike on 30c orange, all hinged to card, 30c with horizontal crease, the odd shorter perf, else a fine group of this distinctive fancy cancel; Philatelic Foundation certificate for 3c rose no longer accompanies. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 155 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN X"U.S." Scalloped Circle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cancels 1c ultramarine and 7c vermilion, the former tied to cover, postmarked with "Harrisburg PA / Feb / 10" c.d.s., adjacent red "New York Paid All / Feb / 11" transit c.d.s., endorsed in manuscript "via New York & England / Cunard Steamer 'Cuba'", to Huy, Belgium circular "Etats Unis Par Ostene" transit and c.d.s. arrival backstamps, a few small spots and light edge toning, yet a choice Bank Note issue usage with such a striking fancy cancel. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 134 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XSkull & Crossbones, Type 3, Rohloff R-3, choice strike ties 3c ultramarine to cover to Washington, Connecticut, "Waterbury CT / Feb / 10" c.d.s. alongside, docketing dated 1870 at upper left, not detracting from the incredible appeal of this exceptional and detailed strike, a superb cover; with 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 150 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XSkull & Crossbones, Stoneham, Massachusetts, superb strike on 2c brown Bank Note, tied to cover by Stoneham, MASS c.d.s. (29 Sep), corner card of F.W.B. Worthen of Stoneham, to Charlestown, with same-day c.d.s. arrival backstamp, some trivial edge discoloration to cover, a choice example of this rare strike. (Cole SK-23) H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 118 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XHeart With Arrow Pointing Down, Waterbury, Connecticut, Rohloff J-5, ideal strike ties 3c green to locally-addressed cover, adjacent crisp "Waterbury / CT / Feb / 14" datestamp, a choice strike of this fancy cancel, one of ten examples on cover recorded in the Crowe census and arguably the finest example extant, particularly desirable used on Valentine's Day, extremely fine, ex Weiss, 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate no longer accompanies. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
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 Lot 145 - United States Covers by Topic fancy cancels - H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XNew York, New York, four covers, two franked with 3c rose, one 1869 2c brown, and one 2c Black Jack, each tied by different star, rosette, or segmented cork cancel to Great American Tea Company illustrated advertising cover, one 3c with enormous margins on two sides, the Black Jack cover with ornate scene depicting Chinese torture devices, covers with small edge flaws, a pleasing and scarce group. H. R. Harmer Inc 3070 – ERIVAN XUnited States Covers by Topic fancy cancels |
