Sale 259

Harbour Auction


U.S. Possessions Stamps
 
 
Lot Photo Description
Lot 1838
 
Canal Zone, 1912, 2c vermilion & black, overprint reading down (39d), fresh and well centered. O.g., natural gum skips, never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $175

Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1839
 
Canal Zone, 1915, 1c green & black, overprint reading down (46a), fresh color, typical centering for this. O.g. Fine. Only 200 were printed.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1840
 
Canal Zone, 1915, 1c green & black, double overprint (46b), typical centering for this error. O.g. Fine for this. Only 180 were printed.
Scott $300

Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1841
 
Canal Zone, 1924, 1¢ deep green, flat "A", "ZONE CANAL" (71d), very well centered. O.g. Very Fine. Only 180 were printed.
Scott $500

Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate (and signed HFC/Coleman).
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Lot 1842
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Canal Zone, Airmail Officials, 1941, 5¢-40¢ complete, type II (CO8-CO12), 20¢ corner crease. Still fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $855
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Lot 1843
 
Guam, Guard Mail, 1930, 1c-2c complete (M3-M4), without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $200
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Lot 1844
 
Hawaii, First Telegram from the U.S. Mainland to Hawaii, Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America telegram from "Gravison" (Lindley Garrison) Sec. of War to Maj. General Canter at Honolulu dated Sept 25, 1914, extending "greetings to the people of Hawaii on this our first opportunity for direct communication by the most modern of means(.) This occasion merely serves to emphasize the close ties that will always bind the people of this country to our fellow citizens in Hawaii…" with original orange "Marconigram" envelope in which the telegram was delivered; an important historical document.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1845
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Hawaii, 1871, 1¢ purple, large die proof (30P1), die sunk on 140 x 100mm card. Very Fine. Scarce proof.
Scott $625
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Lot 1846
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Hawaii, 6¢ and 18¢ Railroad Stamps, complete panes of 50. Unused, slight selvage crease at top, few internal short perfs, fresh colors. F.-V.F.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1847
 
Philippines, 1904, $1 black (237), quite well centered within very large margins, bright and fresh. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $475
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Lot 1848
 
Philippines, 1904, $2 dark blue (238), brilliant color. O.g. Fresh and Fine. Only 695 were issue.
Scott $775
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Lot 1849
 
United Nations - West Irian, 1962, 1g plum (17 var.), Double overprint block of four. Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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