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CONDITION The various gradings of stamps are , in order : superb ; extremely fine ; very fine ; fine ; fa ir A lot described as "fair" is so listed either by reason of general appearance or more often because of a small fault or faults , such as a crease, thin spot, short or missing perf , perforated into , cut into , etc . In the case of sets , large blocks, sheets, etc ., the condition quoted represents the average and quality above and below this standard can be expected .

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Signed by : Denotes either the actual signature or mark of the expertiser. The absence signature does not reflect on the ability or knowledge of the party involved .

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VALUES : The final column shows the catalogue value of the lot. This is shown CATALOGUE parentheses where , in the opinion of the auctioneers , the market value exceeds this figure .

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,ea rning gum nomenclature by g. being certified as large part ne is not sufficient grounds for .. ,.....

COVER CONDITION

estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the description and always " Est. Cash Val. " It is used where the lot is large or where the actual catalogue price . It represents the auctioneer 's appraisal of the true MARKET is invariably close to the actual realization . It is useless for mail bidders to low proportion of such estimates .

CATALOGUES USED IN LISTING : Scott Vol. 1-4 & U.S. Specialized Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specia lized (1993) Michel Germany Michel Europe and others as noted in the descriptions

Please comply with the following : (a) Not more than 20 bids can be accepted and must be confirmed (b) Any errors are the responsibility of the bidder . (c) No bids accepted later than 1/2 hour before sale .

CATALOGUE NUMBERS: The catalogue numbers of the contents of the lots are given in parentheses immediately following the descriptions , but in bulky lots only the range of issue is shown .

ESTIMATED VALUES : If an indicated by the abbreviations value has little relation to the value of a lot and the figure list any bids that are only a

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PAIRS:

$ 5 $10 $25 $50 5% approximately reduced to the correct to the above will be automatically

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BLOCKS OR SHEETS AND THEIR GUM : Minor separations are the case of blocks or sheets of any size . A few separations-around value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the return of a Blocks ol four that have two stamps o.g . and two stamps n.h. are

Up to$ 150 $150 - $ 300 $300 - $ 700 $700 - $1 ,500 Over $1 ,500 Bids which do not conform

(1988) and 1994 1993 92 92-93

Minor faults including, but not limited to , file folds not affecting stam ps, sma ll tears and so me back flap damage have not been noted in th e descriptions of this catalogue .

TO OUR CLIENTS Harmers continues to use the 1988 Scott catalogues in the production of its auction catalogues reflect market condi t ions. as we feel they more realistically We will continue • use foreign cata logues in spec ific areas as su pplem en ta ry inf o rmat io n .

IMPORTANT Fake , Falsch, or similar Remember , NL 1ts may be returned wi th back stamps staling markings . Recently there has been a spate of German expertisers marking the backs of . happen is th let to not purchaser the as stamps . It is your responsibility

SALE 2893

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Wednesday , March 9, 1994 Morning Session at 11 :00 A.M.

LOTS 1-29 EXHIBITION OF LOTS Friday, Monday , Tu esday, March 4, 7, 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. or by Appointment EXHIBITION ROOM CLOSED 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EACH DAY ON SALE DAYS LOTS GO OFF EXHIBITION HALF HOUR BEFORE EACH SESSION To be sold at Auction by

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On all lots sold a commission of 10% on the hamme r price will be payable by the buyer

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1994 Morning Session at 11:00 A.M.

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The firm of H.R. Harmer has long had a history of placing on the philatelic market major "finds" that further enhance all of our views of our hobby. In 1925 probably the ultimate was the famous "Mayfair Find" of 84 large blocks of British Commonwealth and Foreign classic stam ps. In 1948 in New York the "C harnley and Whelan Find" of 42 St. Louis "Bear" Postmaster covers amazed the collecting public. Now in 1994 in New York H .R. Harmer Inc. presents "it~e !Hanila find ." Discovered in the ear ly 1980s in California, it is a fascinating correspondence in which some of the covers had the stamps removed and lost. The purchaser, a private trust, after over a decade decided to sell and Harmers was chosen to reconstruct the covers and arrange their auction. Other than four covers that were permitted to be sold at an ear lier time , these covers constitute the entire correspondence to the Philippines from the U.S. from 1860 to 1872. Incredibly , this correspondence of only 32 covers, seven of which bear incomplete frankings , encompasses the entire range of classic issues of the United States mailed to Manila. Truly a "Find" of the first magnitude. took place primarily between Mr. This wonderful and interesting correspondence Charles Wyman of Boston and Mr. George H. Peirce, a Bostonian who moved to Manila to effect trade of cigars, hemp, and any other material one could make money on. The letters, especially those during the Civil War, are replete with market information , gold prices, American politics and news and world situations affecting prices and trade. There are also illuminating personal notes giving insight into family life during this period.

THE COVERS The covers are all of light-weight paper with an attractive hue of blue. The stamps' colors are generally of deeper intensity than normally found due to their "reclusive" life. Severa l covers, marked by an asterick (*) at the beginning of the lot number, have had the stamps removed at some point in time. These have since been reattached by hing es. The covers have been lotted in order of date of writing.

1857-59 ISSUE AUGUST 21, 1860 """"'-"'

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30c orange, 3c red, tied by two strikes of Boston PAID on folded letter bearing red NEW YORK SEP 28 AM.PKT. (one month to write letter) and HONG KONG DE 10 60 transits on reverse, red LONDON PAID c.d.s. along with red ms. "ld", "12" (U.S. packet credit) and "By way of Southampton" on front. 33c was the sing le rate via Southampton.. The cove r depart ed New York September 29 on the In.man Lin.e r "KANGA ROO ". The letter refe rs to the toba cco monopo ly in Manila and the up -comin g President ial election. (The writer will not vote.for Lincoln.)

ONE OF ONLY THREE COVERS KNOWN BEARING STAMPS FROM THE 1857 ISSUE AND THE FINER OF THE TWO KNOWN 30C FRANKINGS (Photo)(38,11) Est. Cash Value $10,000

THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD JUNE 14, 1861

2 181 30c orange, 3c red, tied by two strikes of Boston PAID on folded letter bearing red

BOSTON BR PKT. JUN 18 PAID and HONG KONG AU 21 61 transit on reverse, red LONDON JU 29 PAID, along with red "28" (British packet credit), "1" ms. and "Via Southampton" on front. The only other exampl e of the 33c sing le rate. The cove r left New York Jun e 19 on the Cunarder "AUSTRALASIAN ". The letter refers to the Civil War's comm encement, new tariffs, wonderfu l analys is of the North 's and South 's strengths and weaknesses, the Blo ckad e, British shippers takin g business from Am erica. Two pages on the war with note o_fconfid ence.

THE SECOND OF THE THREE 1857 COVERS AND FROM THE KAPILOFF COLLECTION (Photo) (38,11) Est. Cash Value $7,500

1861-66 ISSUE JANUARY 10, 1862

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24c steel blue, 2 copies (1 SE), 3c deep rose, tied by two strikes of Boston PAID on folded letter bearing red BOSTON AM.PKT. JAN 11 PAID, Hong Kong c.d.s. and large MANILA 16 MAR 1862 ISs. FILIPs. receiver on reverse, red LONDON JA 25 62 PAID c.d.s. along with "ld" "30" (credit marking) and "Via Marseilles" on front. 5 I c was the sing le rate via Mars eilles when calculated on a Â¼oz basis. The only example of this rate which was in ex istance for just 19 months. The cover left New York Januar y 71 on the Inman Liner "ETNA". The letter refers to commodity speculation, with a not quite so enthusiasti c view of the war.

THE EARLIEST KNOWN 1861 FRANKING (Photo) (70b,65) Est. Cash Value $4,000-5,000

DECEMBER 12, 1862

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30c orange, 24c red lilac, 3c rose, tied by two strikes of Boston PAID on folded letter bearing red BOSTON AM.PKT. DEC 13 PAID, Hong Kong transit and large MANILA 15 FEB 1863 ISs. FILIPs. receiver on reverse, red LONDON DE 24 62 PAID c.d.s., along with "26" (U.S. packet credit marking), "ld", "2" blue ROBT B. STORER - BOSTON forwarder and "Via Marseilles" on front. 57c was the sing le rate via Mars eilles when calculated on the Â½oz basis . The rate lasted only 19 months. The cover depart ed New York December 13 on the Inman Liner "CITY OF MANC HESTER ". The letter ref ers to mor e wa r news, bombardment of Fredericksburg , the Sout hern "Pirate" ship Alabam .a, the const ruction of monitors , etc .

A LOVELY THREE-COLOR FRANKING (Photo) (71,70,65) Est. Cash Value $7,500-10,000

JANUARY 26, 1863

181

30c orange, 24c red blue, 3c rose tied by two strikes of Boston PAID on folded letter bearing red BOSTON BR.PKT. JAN 27 PAID, Hong Kong transit and large MANILA 15 APR 1863 ISs. FILIPs. receiver on reverse, red London Paid c.d.s. along with red "ld", "2" "52" (twice, British packet marking), Storer forwarder and "Via Marseilles". Anoth er example of the 57c via Mars eilles rate. The cove r depart ed New York Januar y 28 on the Cunarder "CHINA ". The letter ref ers to interesting Civil War pri ces, speculators and the relieving of General Burnsid e of the Army of the Potoma c.

ANOTHER THREE-COLOR FRANKING (Photo) (71,70,65) Est. Cash Value $7,500-10,000

FEBRUARY 23, 1864

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24c pale reddish brown lilac, two copies, Sc brown, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON BR.PKT. FEB 23 PAID, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 26 APR 64 receiver on reverse, blue Storer forwarder along with "48" (British packet credit) , red "ld", "2" and "Via Marseilles" on front. 53c was the single rate via Mars eilles. The cove r depart ed New York on February 25 on the Cunarder "ASIA ". Abso lut ely fabulous anti -slavery par ag raph made mor e meaningful coming from the "common man ". Also interest ing tid-bits on the up-coming Presidential campai gn.

(Photo) (70,75) Est. Cash Value $4,000

OCTOBER 17, 1864

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30c orange, 10c yellow green, Sc brown , tied by two str ikes of seg mented cork cancels on folded letter and bearing red BOSTON BR PKT. OCT 18 40, (the "40" being the British packet credit), Storer forwarder, "2", "Id", LONDON OC31 64 PAID and "Via Southampton" on front, BOSTON AM.PKT. OCT 18 PAID, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 28 DEC 64 receiver on reverse. 45c was the single rate via Southampt on. The cove r depart ed New York on Octobe r / 9 on the Cunarder "CHINA ". Cont ents refer to th e cholera epid emi c wit h ref e rence to a Constantinopl e cure, Presidential and other election obse rvations and the Maryland "fr ee state " vote.

(Photo) (38,68,75) Est. Cash Value $6,000-8,000

DECEMBER 20, 1864

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30c orange, 10c yellow green, Sc brown, tied by two strikes of 4-lined cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON.BR.PKT. DEC 21 40 (the "40" being the British packet credit), Storer forwarder, "2", LONDON JA 3 65 PAID and "Via Southampton" on front, Boston Pkt. Paid, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 28 FEB 65 receiver on reverse. Another 45c single rate via Southampton cover. The cover dep arted Boston (first examp le in this correspond ence) on December 22 on the Cunard er "CANADA ". Contents ref er to the boomin g kerosene mark et, Sherman 's march, General Thoma s at Nashville and the new draft .

(Photo) (38,68,75) Est. Cash Value $6,000-8,000

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The 53c rate to Hong Kong via Marsei lles was the same as to the Philipp ines. The cover depart ed New York on February JO on the Inman Liner "ETNA ". Contents ref er to the failur e of the Columbi a Insuran ce Co. ($6,000 ,000) , plus other mark et information.

(Photo) (78b,76) Est. Cash Value $500

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* IO C8I 24c gray, pair, Sc brown, tied by three strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON BR.PKT. NOV 12 PAID, Storer forwarder, "2", LONDON PAID 23 NOV 67, "48" (British packet credit) and "Via Marseilles" on front, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 13 JAN 68 receiver on reverse. Anoth er exampl e of the 53c via Mars eilles single rate. The cove r depart ed New York on November 13 on the Cunarder "RUSSIA ". Contents refe r to the sinking of the Spanish vesse l "Minerva ", the failur e of Mr. Hubb ell of New Yor k and Mr. Rob t. Tay lor, th e rece nt Pr es id ential elec tion and possibl e impeachrnent and the death of Gov. Andr ew.

(Photo) (78b,77) Est. Cash Value $3,000-4 ,000

DECEMBER 2, 1867

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* 11 l8J 30c orange, 15c black, tied by three strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON.BR.PKT. 4 DEC "40" (British packet credit) and PAID, Storer forwarder, "2", LONDON PAID 14 DE 67 and "Via Southampton" on front, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 14 FE 65 receiver on reverse.

45c was the single rate via Southampton. The cover depart ed Boston on December 4 on the Cunard er "CUBA ". Contents ref er to post-War busin ess depression, the death of impeachment proceedings and the general overall depressed state of mark ets.

(Photo) (71,69) Est. Cash Value $7,000-8,000

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12 IE! 30c orange, 12c black, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter

bearing red BOSTON BR.PKT. JAN 18 PAID, Storer forwarder, "32" (British packet credit), LONDON PAID 27 JA 68 and "Via Marseilles" on front, HONG KONG MR 10. 68 transit on reverse. 42 c was the sing le rat e via Marseill es. The letter depa rted New York on the North German Liner "AMERICA" . The letter refe rs to general busin ess malais e, Christmas presen ts, reinstat ement of Sec. Stanton and further on the Johnson "impeachment ".

(Photo) (71,69) Est. Cash Value $6,000-8,000

OCTOBER 9, 1868

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* I 3 t8I 30c orange, 2 copies, 24c lilac, tied by three strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON OCT 9 PAID, Storer forwarder, "2", LONDON PAID 20 OC 68, "68" (American packet credit) and "Via Marseilles" on front, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 9 DEC 68 receiver on reverse.

84c was the doubl e rate (42c) payment via Mars eilles. The letter depart ed New York on October JO on the Inman Liner "CITY OF PARIS ". The letter ref ers to the "clos e of the Span ish insurr ection " and the up-coming Grant Presidentia l election.

THIS COVER CONSTITUTES THE FIRST EXAMPLE OF A DOUBLE RATE LETTER TO MANILA AND IS THE HIGHEST FRANKED COMPLETE COVER (Photo) (71,78) Est. Cash Value $8,000-10,000

DECEMBER 4, 1868

* 14 181 30c orange, 12c black, tied by two strikes of 4-ringed circle cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON DEC 4 PAID, Storer forwarder, "32" (British packet credit), LONDON 28 DE 68, "2" and "Via Marseilles" on front, HONG KONG FE 13 69 transit and indistinct Feb Manila receiver on reverse.

Another exampl e of the 42c single rate via Marseilles. This letter had a most interesting transit, origina lly departin g New York on Decemb er 5 on the Inman Liner "CITY OF BOSTON ", which lost its rudd er and turn ed back, th.en tran sf erred to the Cunard er "CUBA " departin g New York on December 16. The letter ref ers to the necess ity of issuing credit to make sales, Grant 's electora l vote, a visit to Boston and writer 's son entering Harva rd.

(Photo) (71,69) Est. Cash Value $6,000-8,000

1869 ISSUE SEPTEMBER 10, 1869

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I 5 181 12c green, 1867 30c orange, "F" Grill, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels

on folded letter bearing red BOSTON SEP 10 PAID, Storer forwarder, "ld", "2", "32" (packet credit), LONDON 23SP69 and "Via Marseilles" on front, HONG KONG NO 5 69 transit and small Manila receiver on reverse. The last cover to fall under the 32c via Mars eilles single rate which expir ed in January, 1870. The letter depart ed New York Sept em ber JJ on the Inman Lin er "CITY OF WASHINGTON ". The lette r refers to a very surprising and strong hurri ca ne which hit Boston with disastrous results.

INCREDIBLY RARE COMBINATION COVER BEARING THE POPULAR 1869 ISSUE AND A GRILLED 30C (Photo) (117,100) Est. Cash Value $10,000

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10c yellow, 2 copies, tied by two strikes of duplex cancel on folded letter bearing circular date stamp BOSTON OCT 23. 2.P.M. MASS. , Storer forwarder and the ver y important "Via California " on front , HONG KONG DE 9 69 transit on reverse. 20c was the double rate ( !Oc) payment on an Am erican packet via San Francisco. The letter refers to an earthquake in Boston, the speed of the California letter routing, compl aints aga inst Adams Expr ess and the def eat of And re w Johnson s run for the Senate.

THE ONLY COVER TO BEAR SOLELY THE 1869 ISSUE AND ONE OF ONLY TWO WESTERN ROUTED LETTERS (Photo) (116) Est. Cash Value $7,500

APRIL 8, 1870

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ultramarine, 1861 30c orange, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON APR 9 PAID, Storer forwarder, "ld", "32" (packet credit), LONDON PAID 19 AP 70 and "Via Marseilles" on front, "HONG KONG MY 31 70 transit on reverse.

36c was the short-lived ( I170-I I 170) single rate via Mars eilles. The letter depart ed New York on April 9 on the North German Liner "HANSA ". Th e le tt e r ref e rs to illn esses, th e s low Sin ga por e routin g and ge ne ral busin ess information .

ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF TIDS RATE EXIST (Photo) (115,71) Est. Cash Value $7,500

JUNE 3, 1870

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* 18 181 30c blue & carmine, 1870-71 6c carmine, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red BOSTON JUN 3 PAID, Storer forwarder, "2", "32" (packet credit), LONDON PAID 16 JU 70 and "Via Marseilles" on front, Hong Kong transit and small MANILA 3 AUG 70 receiver on reverse. The other exampl e of the short-li ved 36c single rate via Mar seilles. The letter depart ed New York Jun e 4 on the North German Liner " UNION ". The letter is lightly inked and very hard to read.

A MAGNIFICENT AND COLORFUL FRANKING, WITHOUT DOUBT THE CORNERPIECE OF THE MANILA FIND (Photo) (121,137) Est. Cash Value $25,000-30,000

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OCTOBER 6, 1871

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24c purple, 10c brown, brilliant colors, tied by two strikes of segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red Boston Paid, Storer OCT 6 forwarder, "30" (packet credit), LONDON PAID 17 OC 71 and first use of "Via Brindisi" on front, indecipherable 1871 Singapore transit on reverse 34c was the single rate via Brindi si. The letter departed New York on October 7 on the North German Liner " WESER II ". The letter expresses dismay at no lette rs from . the Philippin es and the Jailed nominati on of Ben Butler f or Gove rnor of Massachusetts.

A BRILLIANT AND BRIGHT COVER AND THE FIRST ON THE BRINDISI ROUTING (Photo) (142,139) Est. Cash Value $4,000-5,000

NOVEMBER 3, 1871

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and bearing red Boston Paid , Storer NOV 3 forwarder, "30" (packet credit), LONDON PAID 15 NO 71 and "Via Brindi si" on front , SINGAPORE DE 2 71 transit on reverse. Anoth er exam pl e of th e 34c via Brindi si sing le rat e. The letter depart ed New York No vember 4 on the North German Liner "HERMANN ". A very short letter of litlle content.

(Photo) (142,139) Est. Cash Value $3,000-4,000

MARCH 8, 1872

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*22 e 30c black, 2c red brown, 2 copies, tied by three segmented cork cancels on folded letter bearing red Boston Paid, Storer MAR 9 forwarder, "30" (packet credit), LONDON MR 21 72 and "Via Br indisi" on front, SINGAPORE AP ? 72 transit on reverse. The 34c via Brindisi single rate. The cover left New York Mar ch 9 on the North German Lin.er "BREMEN ". Lefler con.tents ref er to busin ess.

AN INTERESTING AND UNIQUE COMBINATION OF STAMPS TO MAKE UP THE RATE (Photo) (143,135) Est . Cas h Value $4,000

The following seven covers comprise the remainder of the correspondence, but are incomplete frankings. All bear at least one original stamp except the last cover.

JULY 19, 1861 24

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Folded letter bearing original 1857 3c, tied by Boston PAID with a 30c orange added to make the 33c rate and bearing red BOSTON JUL 19 PAID 12, London transit and HONG KONG SP 21 61 transit on reverse. (Photo) (11,-) Est. Cash Value $700

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Multi-page folded letter bearing original three copies of 1857 3c, tied by Boston PAIDs with a 24c gray added to make the correct 33c rate and bearing BOSTON AM.PKT. APR 20 and HONG KONG JU 23 60 transit on reverse. Th e ea rli es t kn ow n lett er of th e co rresp ondence. (Photo) (11,-) Value $700 Cash Est.

OCTOBER, 1861

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Folded letter bearing original 1861 90c tied by Boston PAID with another 90c added to make the 4x45c rate of $1.80 and bearing BOSTON AM.PKT. OCT 11 PAID and Hong Kong transit on reverse, "96" (packet credit), London transit and "Via Marseilles" on front. Even as an incomplete cove r a fanta stic franking.

(Photo) (72,-) Est. Cash Value $4,000-5,000

AUGUST 26, 1869 27

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Folded letter bearing original 1861 30c orange, tied by segmented cork cancel with 1869 12c added to make the 42c rate and bearing BOSTON AUG 27 PAID, "ld", "3 2" (c redit marking ), Storer forward e r, "2", London Paid and "Via Marseilles" on front, HONG KONG OC 12 69 transit and Manila receiver on reverse. (Photo ) (71,-) Est. Cash Value $700

Folded letter b ea rin g original 1861 30c orange tied by segmented cork cancel with a 30c and 24c added to mak e the 2x42c rate of 84c and bearin g BOSTON AM. PKT. FEB 11 PAID , London transit, "6", "6 4" (c redit marking ), Storer forwarder and "V ia Marseilles" on front , Hong Kong tran sit and Manila receiver on rever se. (Photo ) (71,-) Est. Cash Value $700

MAY 6, 1870 28

181

Folded letter bearing original 1869 6c, tied by segmented cork cancel with an 1869 30c added to make the short-lived 36c rate and bearing BOSTON MAY 6 PAID, "2", "33" (credit marking), Storer forwarder, London Paid and "Via Marseilles" on front , Hong Kong transit and MANILA 2 AUG 70 receiver on reverse. L ove ly ji- anking.

(Photo) (115,-) Est. Cash Value $1,000

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December 16, 1870; folded letter bearing no stamps, but would bear 30c+ 12c bank notes, usual Boston Paid, London transit marking on front, Hong Kong transit and MANILA 15 FEB 71 receiver on reverse (Photo) Est. Cash Value $200

CONDITIONS OF SALE THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS OF SALE BIDDING Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot , as numbered in the printed Catalogue . H. R. Harmer Inc. (hereinafter " Harmers " ), License #s 672829 , 780870, as agent for the consignor or vendor, shall regulate the bidding and shall determine the manner In which the bidding shall be conducted . Harmers reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale ·(without liability to any potential purchaser or agent). to re-oiler any withdrawn lot , to divide a lot or to group two or more lots belonging to the same consignor or vendor , and to refuse any bid believed not made in good faith . 2. The highest bid acknowledged by the auc tioneer sha ll prevail. Should a dispute arise between bidders (including a dispute between a floor bidder and the auctioneer acting on behalf of a mail bidder , consignor or vendor) , the auctioneer alone shall determine who is the successful bidder and whether to reoffer the lot in dispute . Should a dispute arise after the sale . the auctioneer 's sale records shall be conclusive . On all lots sold , a commission of 10% on the hammer price is payable by the buyer. 3. (a) The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behall of clients (and consignors or vendors) but shall not be liable for errors and omissions in executing instructions to bid , however received , and whether such errors or omissions be those of the bidder or agent or those of the auctioneer. (b) All lots are offered subject to a reserve price . The auctioneer may implement such reserve price by bidding on behalf of the consignor or vendor . (c) It may also be assumed that all consignors have been advanced monies against the sale of their stamps and Harmers therefore has a security interest over and above the normal auction 1.

EXHIBITION

commission .

5. 6.

·for

(d) Purchases made by a consignor or vendor or his agent on his own lots shall be considered as a sale subject to commissions and sales tax as applicable . (e) Agents are responsible for all purchases made on behalf of their clients, unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing prior to the auction . PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES Payment for lots , inc lud ing those on which opinions are desired (Condition of Sale 8) , shall be as follow s : (a) Floor Bidders. Payment of the purchase price . or such part thereof as Harmers shall require, shall be made by the purchaser in such manner as Harmers may determine . The name and address of the purchaser of each lot shall be given to the auctioneer immediately following the sale of such lot. (b) Mall Bidders . A successful mail bidder will be notified of lots purchased . Before Harmers will send such lots, payment in full must be received by Harmers within three (3) business days of receipt of the aforesaid notification by the mail bidder . However , a purchaser known to Harmers, or who furnishes satis factory references , may, at Harmers option , have purchases delivered or forwarded for immediate payment (by a dollar draft on a U.S. bank in the case of overseas purchasers) . Mailed delivery will be to the address on the bid sheet and proof by Harmers of receipt of a sending at the advised address shall cons titute delivery . All charges for handling , delivery and insurance (obtained by Harmers on behall of the purchaser) shall be added to the purchase price ; a minimum charge of $1.00 will be made . Risk of loss in transit sh~II be on the purchaser . (c) Where an opinion of a generally recognized authority is desired , the time for payment may be extended in accord with and subject to Condition of Sale 8. Title shall not pass to the purchaser until full payment has been received by Harmers as agents for the co nsignor or vendor . (a) Purchasers agree to pay for lots as specified in Condition of Sale 4 (or as the same may be modified by Condition of Sale 8), and no credit is extended ; a late payment charpe of 2% for the first month and 2½ % for each succeeding month compounded shall be added i payment is not made in accordance with the aforesaid conditions . (b) In the event that a bidder shall fail to comply with these Conditions of Sale (" Non -Complying Bidder " ), then, as to any lot with respect to which such failure to comply occurs , Harmers may, in its sole discretion , re-offer such lot during the same auction or at an auction at a later time, or by private treaty at such time as Harmers , in its sole discretion , deems appropriate and the Non-Complying Bidder shall be liable for the deficiency , if any, between the hammer price and the net proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser , whether at auction or by private treaty , as well as for all costs and expenses of both sales, all other charges due thereunder , including commissions with respect to both sales, whether payable to Harmers or to a third party and all incidental damages . It shall be in Harmers ' sole discretion to determine whether to re-offer the lot theretofore hammered -do wn to a Non-Co mplying Bidder at that same auction , or by private treaty in due course, or at a subsequent auction conducted by Harmers , or at an auction held by an auctioneer other than Harmers . In no event shall any surplus arising from the sale of a re-offered lot be payable to a Non -Co mplying -Bidder. (c) A defaulting purchaser shall be deemed to have granted Harmers a security interest in any property in Harmers possession owned by such purchaser . Harmer s shall have all of the rights afforded a secured party under the New York Uniform Commercial Code with respect to such property and may apply against such obligations all monies held or received by it for the account of , or due from Harmers to such purchaser . (d) II Harmers takes any legal steps to secure payment of a delinquent account , the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for all legal and other expenses incurred by Harmers to secu re such payment , including but not limited to a reasonable allowance for attorneys · fees . For purposes of this paragraph , the term legal steps shall be deemed to include any and all consulta tion by Harmers with its attorneys with respect to all matters arising out of a delinquent account. United States stamps, the generally recognized authority, unless otherwise agreed, shall be the Philatelic

Foundation of New York.

AND INSPECTION

OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY

(a) On Premises Inspection and Postal Viewing . Ample opportunity is given for on premises inspection prior to the auction date , and , upon written request and at Harmers d1scret1on, for inspec tion by pos tal viewing (all as detailed ~lsewhere in this Catalogue) . (b) Each lot is sold as 9enuine and correctly described , based on individual description as modified by any specific notations in this Catalogue , including but not restricted to the section entitled " Key to Cataloguing " . (c) Oualfty . Any lot wh ich a purchaser considers to be incorrectly described may be returned lo Harmers within two weeks of its receipt by such purchaser (" Returning Purchaser " ), provided , howe ve r, that the same is received by Harm ers within four weeks of the date of the auction : however , Harmers may, in its discretion , refuse acceptance of such returned lot. If an opinion of a generally recognized au thority is desired , the period of time within which a lot must be received by Harmers will be extended in accordance with Condition of Sale 8. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by reference to a generally recogn,zed authority . and Harmers thereupon undertakes to re -offer the lot with a description identical to the description disputed , the Return ing Purchaser shall be liable for the deficiency , 11any, between the proceeds of the sale to the Returning Purchaser and the proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser, as well as for all costs and expenses of the re-sale , including commission , and all incidental damages . Any lot , the description of which is disputed , must be returned intact in the condition received by the purchas er. The following lots are not returnable except at the discretion of Harmers : (i) lots from pur chasers who attended the exhibition of the lots ; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers ; (iii) lots on account of their appearance , ii they are illustrated in this Catalogue , (iv) lots described as having repairs , defects or fault s- for any reason ; (v) U.S. stamps (through 1918) lor reasons of paper inclusions . (d) Authenticity. Any lot which is declared otherwise than genuine by a generally recognized authority is returnable , provided such lot is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of tha auction . Proof that a generally recognized autho rity declines to express an opinion is normally grounds for the return of a lot. (e) Expenses incurred in the submission and the return of a lot under Conditions of Sale 7-9 are not refunded . EXTENSION OF TIME (a) When an opinion from a generally recognized authority Is not expected or available w1th1n four weeks from the date of the auction , the purchaser shall : (i) within seven days of receipt !hereof submit the lot to one of the generally recogn,zed authorities . (ii) notify Harmers , in writing (and preferably on the lorm supplied) , of such submission no later than four weeks from the date of the auction . Such notification shall be deemed given when received by Harmers and shall include the name and address of the authority to whom the lot has been submitted . (b) A prospective purchaser wishing to submit a lot to an authority not accepted by Harmers shall , prior to the date of the auction , request in writing permission for such submission and obtain confirmation of such request from Harmers . The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse a bid where the authority requested is not acceptable on any grounds , which grounds need not be disclosed by Harmers . (c) Payment for lots upon which an extension of time is obtained pursuant to this Condition of Sale 8 may be made in accord with Condition of Sale 4 , subject to the following (paragraph d) and herein . (d) If a lot is certified by a generally recognized authority to be other than as described : (i) the sale (and the invoice with respect thereto , if outstanding) will be cancelled ; and , (ii) to the extent set forth in Condition of Sale 9, payment of the expense of certification will be made to the purchaser . EXPENSES OF CERTIFICATION Expenses of certification shall be borne by the purchaser except where a lot Is certified other than as described and is returned to Harmers in accordance with Condition of Sale 8.

SALES TAX Unless exempted by law, a purchaser shall pay New York State and local sales taxes , or any compensa ting use taxes of any other State . APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION , ETC. 11. All matters arising out of this auction sha ll be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof. 12. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this auction shall be settled by arbitration in The City of New York , State of New York in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association and jud gment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator or Arbitrator s may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction . purchaser at this auction (a) co nsents and submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of The 13. New York and of the Courts of the United States for a judicial district within the territorial limits of the State of New York for all matters arising out of this auction sale , including . without limitation , any action or proceeding instituted for the enforcement of any right , remedy, obligation and liability arising under or by reason thereof ; and (b) consents and submits to the venue of such action or proceeding in the City and County of New York (or such judicial district of a Court of the United States as shall include the same) .

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COMING IN MAY and JULY The Paul Beaver Estate A Collection Extremely Strong in Europe Asia United States British Commonwealth WATCH FOR YOUR CATALOGUE EARLY MAY, 1994 MID JULY, 1994

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March 9, 1994 H.R. HARMER INC. 14 EAST 33rd STREET NEW YORK , NY 10016 USA

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accompanies

the March 9, 1994 General Auction catalogue

H. R. HARMER INC.

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LIST OF PRICES REALIZ ED

MARCH 9, 1994 "THE MANILA FIND"

SALE

TOTAL

$ 173 ,222 .50

2893

LOT #18 : $27,500

13 9500 14 7500 15 1El>OO 16 4000 17 10000 18 25000 19 3250 20 4250 21 3500 22 3000 26 600 27 700

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9000 7000 3 6500 4 8500 5 10000 3000 6 7 5250 8 5000 9 525 2900 10 11 6500 12 7000

SEASON'S TOTAL TO DATE: $1,451,734.00 (including 10% on the hammer price payable by the buyer)

OMITTEDLOTNUMBERS LOTS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIST WERE EITHER "SOLD ON THE FLOOR' WITH A CORRECTED DESCIPTION .. WITHDRAWN OR DID NOT RECEIVE A BID

TIED BIDS IF A LOT HAS BEEN SOLD AT YOUR BID AND YOU DID NOT RECEIVE IT, AN IDENTICAL BID WAS RECEIVED BEFORE YOURS THE EARLIER YOUR BIDS ARE RECEIVED THE BETTER IS YOUR CHANCE OF SUCCESS.