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SALE 2677

THE "QUALITY"

COLLECTION of

UNITED STATES Part II

Thursday, October 27, 1983 at 2:30 p.m.

TO BE SOLD AT UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION BY

HARMERSoJNEWYORKINC. 6 WEST 48TH STREET , NY 10036 Telephone : (212) 869-5400 (3 lines) Cable : Harmersale , New York Keith A. Harmer, William L. Roscher, Jack La Calamito -

NEW YORK -

SAN FRANCISCO -

Licensed Auctioneers

LONDON -

SYDNEY

EXHIBITION OF LOTS Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday , October 24, 25, 26 from 9 :30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

EXHIBITION ROOM CLOSED 1:00 p.m .to 1:45 p.m. EACH DAY Thursday , October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Harmers Conditions of Sale have been revised in this catalogue . Please read them carefully as the placing of a bid shall constitute their acceptance.

DAY OF SALE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1983 AT 2:30 p.m.

SALE No. 2677 -

WHITE BID FORM

Conditions of Sale - pages 16, 17; Key to Cataloguing - page 18 Exhibition of Lots - page 1, Postal Viewing, etc. - page 19

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

MILLBURY , MASS. ASA H. WATERS , POSTMASTER 1846

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Cat. Valu e Sc BLACK ON BLUISH, A MAGNIFICENT COPY WITH MARGINS ALL ROUND , CLEAR SHARP IMPRESSION, TIED BY RED " PAID " ON NEAT FOLDED COVER TO WORCHESTER, MASS., POSTMARKED IN RED "MILBURY, MS. DEC 16 (1846)"; ALSO BEARING RED "5" IN CIRCLE. THE FINEST COPY KNOWN OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY. SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) ..... .... ... ... ... ........ . .... ... .. .... ...... .. . ... ... ..... . .. .. (7Xl) (30,000.00 ) Thi s cover is illustrated in Luff-Clark book. Ex Caspary Also illustrated in color on out side front cover

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Cat . Value Sc BLACK , POSITION 12, MARGINS ALL ROUND , LARGE 3 SIDES, CANCELLED BY THE USUAL PEN CHECK AND NEATLY TIED ON SMALL NEAT FOLDED COVER (WITH PARTIAL ENCLOSURE) TO NEW YORK BY RED PROVIDENCE , R.I. MAY 29 (1847), BEARING RED " PAID " AND " 5". DESPITE TRIVIAL AGE STAINS, STILL ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE PROVIDENCE POSTMARKED TI ED COVERS. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) .. ...... ... .. .... .. ....... ... .... .. ..... ..... ... ............... ... ..... .. (I0XI ) (12,000.00 ) Ex Caspary

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1851-57 IMPERFORATE Sc RED BROWN, TYPE I

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Cat. Valu e Sc RED BROWN, A BRILLIANT HORIZONTAL PAIR, PART O.G. , FRESH AND RICH DEEP COLOR, MARGINS ALL ROUND, LEFT STAMP SHOWS VERTICAL LINE IN GUM BUT PAPER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE AFFECTED. ONLY A FEW PAIRS EXIST AND THIS UNDOUBTEDLY IS THE FINEST. FOUNDATION CERT. ... .... (12) (18,000.00 ) (1959) ...... ...... ... ........ .. ..... ....... .... ....... ......................

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10c GREEN, TYPE II

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10c DARK GREEN , TYPE II, A MAGNIFICENT CORNER BLOCK OF FOUR, POSITION 9, 10, 19, 20Rl, POS. 10 SHOWING CURL OPPOSITE LEFT "X" AND POS. 20 SHOWS DOUBLE TRANSFER IN POSTAGE. MARGINS ALL SIDES , SHEET MARGIN TOP AND RIGHT. LARGE PART O.G. AND OF EXCELLENT COLOR, SOMEWHAT CREASED BUT A MARVELOUS BLOCK OF THE GREATEST RARITY, UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) ..... ..... ............... ........ .... .... .. .. ........ ....... ..... ....... ..... .. (14) (7,500.00) Ex Caspary Also illustrated in color on inside front cover

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Cat. Value 12c BLACK, TOP LEFT CORNER BLOCK OF TEN, FULL O.G. AND UNUSUALLY FRESH, MARGINS EXCEPT EXTREME BOTTOM RIGHT STAMP. A MAGNIFICENT BLOCK , EXCESSIVELY RARE ESPECIALLY IN THIS IMACULA TE CONDITION AND ONE OF THE LARGEST MINT UNITS KNOWN. CATALOGUED AS 2 BLOCKS OF 4 AND A PAIR .... .. ..... .. ... .. ....... .... ... .... .. ..... (17) (22,500.00 +)

1857-61 PERFORATED 15 24c RED LILAC

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24c RED LILAC, BLOCK OF FOUR, UNUSED, RICH TRUE COLOR AND CLEAR SHARP IMPRESSION. A GEM. ONLY A FEW BLOCKS EXIST OF THIS RARE COLOR AND THIS IS AS FINE AS ANY. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) .... ... .. .... ... .. ... .. ............. (37b) (6,000.00) Ex Caspary

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1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE This unique offering of the eight BLOCKS OF FOUR, from the famous Caspary and Lilly collections, rank s among th e greatest raritie s in U.S . philatel y . Each block , except the 10c, hav e minor reinforcements and all are accompanied by sequential Philatelic Foundation Certificates issued in 1968 .

Cat . Value

Lot No.

7 * EE 2c BLACK , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. , BRILLI ANT FRESH AND VERY FINE. A FEW TRIFLE SHORT PERFS AT LEFT. A BEAUTIFUL PIECE. ONLY ONE OTHER BLOCK KNOWN ................ ..... (103) (13, 500.00)

8 * EE 3c BROWN RED , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. AND BRILLIANT FRESH , FEW SHORT PERFS , RICH DEEP COLOR AND VERY FINE. UNIQ UE ......... .. ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .... .. ..... ........ ............ ... ... (104) (14,5 00.00 )

9 * EE Sc LIGHT BROWN , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. AND BRILLIANT FRESH, VERY FINE. RICH COLOR AND BEAUTIF UL. UNIQUE ..... . (105) (14,500.00 )

10 * EE 10c GREEN, BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. , BRILLIANT FRESH AND SUBLOCK. A MARVELOUS CENTERED, PERB , PERFECTLY UNIQUE .. ... .. .. ....... ...... ... ...... .. ... ... ...... ... ................ .. ..... .. (1()6) (12,500.00 )

11 * EE 12c BLACK , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G., BRILLIANT FRESH AND SUBLOCK. A MARVELOUS COLOR, DEEP RICH PERB. UNIQUE .. ... .. ......... .. .. ... .... ...... ... .... ....... ..... ......... ........ ... . (107) (15,000.00 )

12 * EE 15c BLACK , BLOCK OF FOUR , O.G., BRILLIANT FRESH AND FINE TO VERY FINE, VERY DEEP COLOR. UNIQUE ....... ....... .. . (108) (15,000.00) 13 * EE 24c DEEP VIOLET, BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. AND BRILLIANT FRESH, BEAUTIFUL COLOR, FINE. UNIQUE .......... .. .. .... .... .. .... .. . (109) (16,500.00 )

14 * EE 30c BROWNISH ORANGE, BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. , BRILLIANT FRESH AND EXCELLENT COLOR, NEGLIGIBLE THINNING, VERY FINE. UNIQUE ...... ... ........ .... ............ .... ...... .......... (110) (20,000.00 ) The Jc, 10c, 24c and 30c also illu strated in color on inside back cover

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THE 2c THE PREVIOUS 8 LOTS (#7-14) COMPRISING THROUGH 30c VALUES IN BLOCKS OF FOUR 4; OF(121,500.00) FERED AS ONE LOT.. ...... .. ......... .. .. .. .. .... .. ............

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1869 FIRST PICTORIAL ISSUE

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90c CARMINE & BLACK, PART O.G., RICH COLOR AND BRILLIANT FRESH , BEAUTIFUL CENTERING, SUPERB. FOUNDATION CERT. (1961) ............. ... .. .. . .... . . ... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. . .. .. ... .. . .. (122) (8,000.00)

Also illustrated in color on inside front cover

1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE CO.

17 * EE 90c ROSE CARMINE, BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. AND BRILLIANT FRESH, RICH TRUE COLOR, SUPERB. FOUNDATION CERT. . ...... .... ... ... . . ...... .. ... .. (166) (5,5 00.00 ) (1970) ... .... ......... ... .. .. . .. ...................

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1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE

Lot No. Cat. Value 18 * Hl $1 SALMON , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. AND OF BRILLIANT COLOR ,

SOME REINFORCEMENTS AND TRACE OF TINY THIN , EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING, VERY FINE. FOUl'IDATION CERT. (1970) ....... ..... ...... ... ... ..... ........ ............ ....... .. ....... ..... .......... (241) 5,500.00

19 * Hl $2 BROWN RED, BLOCK OF FOUR , O.G. , BRILLIANT FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1970) .. ..... ....... . (242) (6,000.00 )

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$4 CRIMSON LAKE , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G., SOME MINOR DISTURBANCES, BRILLIANT COLOR , FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE ......... ......... .. .. .... ..... ..... .. .......... .............................

(244) (16,000.00)

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2 1 * 63 $5 BLACK, CORNER BLOCK OF FOUR , NEVER HINGED BUT FOR ONE TINY HINGE PIECE , BRILLIANT FRESH AND SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. FOUNDATION CERT. (1971) ... ............ . (245) (17,500.00 ) Ex U.S. Tru st, Harmers 1971 A lso illu strated in color on inside front cover

1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION ISSUE

HORIZONTALLY , THE 22 * 63 Sc VIOLET BROWN, IMPERFORATED UNIQUE BOTTOM PLATE BLOCK OF FOUR , O.G., FEW NEGLIGIBLE GUM WRINKLES, FRESH AND VERY FINE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) ...... . ......... ............. .. ..... ... .... .. .. ... ... . .. .......... .... (289a)

A normal Plat e block of this value catal ogues $2. 600 as compared with $775 fo r a block of 4. Proportionately, the Plate block of the part perforate, were it listed, would catalogue approximately $80,000.

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Cat. Value 23 * EE 50c SAGE GREEN , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G ., RICH COLOR , EXTREMELY FINE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1970) .... ..... ............ (291) 3,750.00

Ex U.S. Trust, Harmer s 1970

24 * EE $1 BLACK , BLOCK OF FOUR, O.G. , BRILLIANT FRESH AND VERY FINE. A LOVELY BLOCK. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) ..... .... (292) 9,000.00 25 * EE $2 ORANGE BROWN , BLOCK OF FO UR , NEVER HINGED , SHEE T MARGI N AT LEFT , BRILLIANT FRESH AND SUPERB. A WONDERFUL BLOCK ALMOST UNOBTAINABLE NEVER HINGED. FOUNDATION CERT. (1970) ..... ......... ......... ......... ... ....... .. (293) (15,000.00) Ex . U.S. Trust, Harm ers 1970

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Harmers of New York

1902-03 REGULAR ISSUE

Cat . Value

Lot No.

26 * EB $5 DARK GREEN , BLOCK OF FOUR , O.G., RICH DEEP COLOR, FRESH AND VERY FINE ............ ... ..... .... ...... ... ... ... ........ .... . (313) 13,000.00 Ex Adolph e M enjou

1909 BLUISH PAPER

27 * EB 8c OLIVE GREEN , BLOCK OF FOUR , O.G. , RICH COLOR AND VERY FRESH. AN EXCEPTIONAL BLOCK OF THIS, THE RAREST OF THE BLUISH PAPERS. FOUNDATION CERT. (1957) ....... ..... . (363) 57,500.00

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1914-15 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION ISSUE

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BOTTOM PLATE BLOCK OF NINE, NEVER HINGED A MAGNIFICENT BLOCK , FRESH AND VERY FINE ... .. ....... (404) .26,100.0 0+

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CARMINE , ERRO R , IN CENTER OF BLOCK OF NINE, ERROR N.H. , OTHERS O.G., FRESH , EXTREMELY FINE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1953) .......... .... ...... .... ........................... .. .... ...... ...... (485) 18,500.00

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THE INVERTED CENTERS 1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION ISSUE

Cat . Value

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le GREEN & BLACK, CENTER INVERTED, L.H., FRESH AND EXFOUNDATION TREMELY FINE, RARE SO WELL CENTERED. (294a) (11,000. 00) . .........................

CERT. (1961) ........ . ...... .. . ... .................

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le GREEN & BLACK, CENTER INVERTED, O.G., FRESH AND FINE. ... .. ... . (294a) 11,000.00 FOUNDATION CERT. (1952) ... . ................................

2c CARMINE & BLACK, CENTER INVERTED, O.G., BRILLIANT FRESH AND SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. POSSIBLY THE FINEST IN EXISTANCE. FOUNDATION CERT. (1962) .... .. ... . . ... (295a) 50,000.00

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AIR POST 1918 FIRST ISSUE

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~* 24cO.G., CARMINE ROSE BLUE, POSITION 35, CENTER INVERTED , RICH BRIGHT COLOR AND EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEP&

TIONAL COPY OF THIS MOST POPULAR UNITED STATES STAMP. A GEM. FOUNDATION CERT. (1969) ........... .. ... ... (C3a) 120,000.00 Also illustrated in color on outside back cover END OF FIRST SALE

TWO OTHER IMPORTANT AUCTIONS ACCOMPANY THIS CATALOGUE

PRESTIGE '83 October 27, 1983 at 3:30 p.m. and

THE "WINDSOR" COLLECTION OF BRITISH FOREIGN POST OFFICES October 28, 1983 at 1 :30 p.m.

CONDITIONS OF SALE THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS OF SALE

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BIDDING Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer , all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed Catalogue . Harmers of New York Inc. (hereina fter " Harmers" ), 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) , to re-offer any withdrawn lot, to divide a lot or to group two or more lots belonging to the same consignor or vendor .

The hi~hest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall 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. (a) The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf 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 those of the auctioneer . (b) Any lot may be offered subject to a reserve price . The auctioneer may implement such reserve price by bidding on behalf of the consignor or vendor . (c) 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 . (d) 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, including those on which opinions are desired under Condit ion of Sale 8, shall be as follows : (a) Floor Bidders. Payment of the entire purchase price, or such part thereof as Harmers shall require , shall be made by the purchaser in such manner as Harmers may determ ine. 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 to a successfu l mail bidder , payment in full must be received by Harmers within three (3) business days of receipt of the aforesa id notificat ion by the mail bidder . However , a purchase r known to Harmers , or who furnishes satisfactory 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 constitute delivery . All charges for handling , delivery and insurance (obta ined by Harmers on behalf of the purchaser) shall be added to the purchase price; a minimum charge of 75e will be made. Risk of loss in transit shall be on the purchaser . (c) Where an opinion of a generally recognized authority â&#x20AC;˘ is desired , the time for payment may be extended in accord with and subj ect to Condition of Sale 8.

Title shall not pass to the purchaser until full payment has been received by Harmers as agents for the consignor 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 charge of 2% for the first month and 2½% for each succeeding month shall be added if 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 (a " Non-Complying Bidder" ), then, as to any lot with respect to which such failure to comp ly occurs , Harmers may, at its option , re-offer such lot immediately or may re-offer such lot at a public auction at a later time and shall hold the Non-Complying Bidder liable for the deficiency , if any, between the hammer price and the proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser , as well as for all costs and expenses of both sales , all other charges due thereunder , including commiss ions with respect to both sales , and all incidental damages . In no event shall any surplus arising from the sale of a re-offe red lot be payable to a Non-Complying 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. Harmers 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) If 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 secure 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 consultation by Harmers with its attorneys with respect to all matters arising out of a delinquent account.

'F or United States stamps , the generally recognized authority, unless otherw ise agreed, shall be the Philatelic Foundatio n of New York; for othe r stamps, a list of autho rities acceptable to Harmers will accompany the Catalo gue from time to ti me.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE (continued) EXHIBITION AND INSPECTION OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY 7.

(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 discretion , for inspection by postal viewing (all as detailed elsewhere in this Catalogue). (b) Each lot is sold as genuine 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) Quality. Any lot which a purchaser considers to be incorrectly described may be returned to Harmers within two weeks of its receipt by such purchaser (a " Returning Purchaser " ). provided , however , that the same is received by Harmers 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 authority 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 recognized authority, and Harmers thereupon undertakes to re-offer the lot with a description identical to the description disputed , the Returning Purchaser shall be liable for the deficiency , if any, 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 purchaser. The following lots are not returnable except at the discretion of Harmers : (i) lots from purchasers who attended the exhibition of the lots ; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers ; (iii) lots on account of their appearance , if they are illustrated in this Catalogue . (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 the auction .

Proof that a generally recognized authority 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 within four weeks from the date of the auction , the purchaser shall: (i) within seven days of receipt thereof submit the lot to one of the generally recognized authorities, a list of which will accompany the catalogue from time to time. (ii) notify Harmers, in writing (and preferably on the form 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 listed by Harmers in this Catalogue 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 Conditionof Sale 4, subject to paragraphs(d) and (e) herein. {d) If a lot is certified by a generally recognizedauthorityto be other than as described: (i) the sale (and the invoicewith 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. (e) In no event will Harmersaccept any lot more than four monthsafter the auctiondate.

9. (a) 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. Harmers responsibility (as agents for the vendor) is expressly limited to : {i) the actual cost of the opinion , where such actual cost equals Ten Dollars ($10) or less; or (ii) such portion of the cost of the opinion as equals the lesser of five percent (5%) of the hammer price of the lot being certified or One Hundred Dollars ($100).

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SALES TAX Unless exempted by law, a purchaser shall pay New York State and local sales taxes, or any compensating use taxes of any other State .

APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION, ETC. 11. All matters arising out of this auction shall 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 judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator or Arbitrators may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction .

13. The purchaser at this auction (a) consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of the Courts of the United States for a judicial district within the ter ritorial 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 liabil ity 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 judici al district of a Court of the United States as shall include the same) .

KEY TO CATALOGUING

SYMBOLS

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Block larger than four .

CONDITION

The various gradings of stamps are, in orde r: superb ; extremely fine ; very fine ; fine ; In the case of sets , large blocks, sheets , etc ., the condition quoted represents the average and quality above and below this sta ndard can be expected .

O.G. L.H. N.H. Shaded port ion can represent an actual hinge or the area disturbed by a hinge .

Never hinged - unused with original gum in Post Office state and unmounted . n.h.

Lightly hinged - unused with full original gum showing some evidence of a previous hinge l.h. which may be present in part or entirely removed .

Original gum - unused with original gum somewhat disturbed by prev ious hinging which o.g . may still be present.

Part original gum - unused with original gum , large hinge remnants may or may not be part o .g . present.

Disturbed original gum - unused with original gum , affec ted by swea ting , glazing or mount disturbed o.g. disturbance ; may not resemble the original gum .

Unused without gum (unless gum is ment ioned) . unused Unused without gum , as issued . ungummed

BLOCKS OR SHEETS AND THE IR GUM Minor separations are the rule , rather than the except ion, in the case of blocks or sheets of any size . A few separa tions-around four perts per row-do not affect the value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the return of a lot.

CATALOGUE NUMBERS The catalogue numbers of the contents of the lots are given in parentheses immediately following the descriptions.

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

CATALOGUES USED IN LISTING

Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue (1983) Scott Volume 1 (1984) Designed by the Publicity Department of Harmers of New York Inc. Printed in U.S.A. by Cosmos Press Bulk-mailed September 21, 1983

SEAT RESERVATIONS AT THE AUCTION

In order to ensure availability of a seat, we recommend that clients expecting to attend this important auction make reservations well in advance . Please do so by either telephoning or writing our New York offices .

CONDITIONS OF SALE Harmers Conditions of Sale have been revised in this catalogue . Please read them carefully as the placing of a bid shall constitute their acceptance .

SMOKING Exhibition Room - No Smoking Auction Room - rear section, as designated

NO POSTAL VIEWING Due to the excessive value of the individual lots of this special auction, Harmers regret that no postal viewing is possible . We recommend contacting agents should you be unable to personally examine the lots. Names and addresses of agents are available on request.

VALUATIONS OF LOTS Valuations of all lots are available during exhibition. Valuations of particular lots will be sent to clients on receipt of stamped, self-addressed envelope or card.

IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE You will find the bid form also Prestige '83 and "Windsor" catalogues .

BIDS BY TELEPHONE We strongly recommend that all bids are sent by mail. Nevertheless if it is necessary to telephone bids we are happy to cooperate . However , due to shortage of time, the following condit ions must apply : (a) Not more than 20 bids can be accepted. (b) No idea of bids already rece ived can be given (these are conf idential) . (c) Any errors result ing from misinterpretat ion of lot numbers , bids or instructions are the responsibil ity of the bidder . (d) No bids accepted later than ½ hour before sale .

- PLEASE ASK FOR THE BID CLERK Again , we urge that bids are ma iled and early . First received in the event of a tie is given precedence . All telephone bids must be conf irmed in writ ing .

AFTER OFFICE HOURS BIDS Call {212) 869-5400 before 9 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard time . Maximum time available 5 minutes . Give name, address (and phone number if possible) and please be very distinct with lot numbers and bids. All errors are necessarily the bidder's responsibility.

HARMERSQ/NEWYORK to attend

'83 CHICAGOPEX October 14-16, 1983 Mr. Jack LaCalamito of our New York Office will attend the Show as the representative of Harmers International. He will be available and happy to discuss either buying or selling through our auctions , as well as our newly opened DIRECT PURCHASE DEPARTMENT, another alternative for our clients who may prefer direct sale .

Appointments may be made by telephoning Harmers of New York between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through October 12th. Sellers residing in the continental United States are invited to use our

SELLER TOLL FREE NUMBER (800) 223-6076

Mr . Louis Hornberger of Harmers of New York , will attend SEPAD - in Philadelphia , PA - on October 7-9. For further information or appointments please contact Harmers at the above Toll Free Number.

HARMERS

of New York Inc. 6 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036

Cable : Harmersale New York

Tel. (212) 869-5400

HARMERS of

San Francisco Inc. 49 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94102

Cable : Harmersale San Francisco

Tel. (415) 391-8244

OCTOBER27, 1983

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PRICE Sl.00

HARMERSof New YarkInc.

) (or by subscription

NEW YORK , N.Y. 10036

6 WEST 48th STR EET

LIST OF PRICES REALIZED

OCTOBER 27, 1983

~ ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6

70000 17000 15000 9000 28000 3500

THE QUALITY COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES

TOTA L $5 11, 550 . 00

PART II

7,8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

(all) 105000

16 17 18 19 20 21

5750 5250 3800 5250 13500 19000

22 23 24 25 26 27

25000 2500

28

5500

30 31 32 33

10000 6250 21000

SEASON'S TOTAL TO DATE: S906,227 .00 {including \ 0% on the hammer price payable by the buyer )

OMITTED LOT NUMBERS LOTS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIST WERE EITHER " SOLD ON THE FLOOR" WITH A CORRECTED DESCRIPTION. WITHDRAWN OR DID NOT RECEIVE A BID.

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

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12500 10000 9000 7750 32000 70000

EXCELLENT FOR REFERENCE

PERFECT FOR SELLING

PHILATELIC SELUNG 11.l ~ IER.~

Follow the example of these reknowned philatelists ; when the time came to sell their collections , they chose

HARMERS THE PREMIER STAMP AUCTIONEERS TO THE WORLD Our brochure " Philatelic Selling" will tell you everything they learned.

Your collection need not be worth a million dollars ; $1000 market value will open your auction account. Contact the Gallery nearest you:

HARMERS of New York In c.

6 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036 Cable : Harmersale New York

Tel. (212) 869â&#x20AC;¢5400

HARMERS of San

Francisco Inc. 49 Geary Street San Francisco , CA 94102

Cable: Harmersale San Francisco

Also In: London, England and Sydney , Australia

Tel. (415} 391-8244