Harmers International, Inc. Sale

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The Dr. Guy R. Dillaway Collection of U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ISSUES continued...

Mixed Presidential Frankings and Multiples continued...

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161

825,809

Candy Mailer: bearing 1938, 20¢ Garfield blue green and 4c Madison White House bright rose purple, tied by boxed smudged cancellations, red ribbon inscribed in negative letters “SOCIAL TREAT CANDY LETTER,” at left are pictures of heads of seven soldiers in uniform, colorful open box of candies, note on reduced letter “Hello! Here is a letter with candy and good wishes all in one package,” brown tape over address with magenta U. S. NAVAL HOSPITAL IN U.S.A. and red manuscript Philadelphia, Pa, blue manuscript Swarthmore, Pa. above address line, on reverse brown tape with pictures of heads of 6 soldiers in uniform, “There is a personal letter for you in this package” and two ribbons inscribed SOCIAL TREAT CANDY LETTER. (Scott 825808 )

An eight ounce package of candy and an enclosed letter were sent from Upland, Pa. to a soldier overseas. The package was then sent to a hospital in the United States, forwarded to Philadelphia, Pa. and again to Swarthmore, Pa. A really amazing and poignant reminder of the war and the efforts to help morale.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:05 PM

162

804

Certificate of Mailing: 1938, 50¢ Taft mauve, 1938, 16¢ Lincoln black, 1938, and 1¢ Washington green, tied by AKRON OHIO NOV 4 1948 duplex to SENDER’S STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF BULK MAILING (Form 3606) for 14610 identical pieces of third class matter. (Scott 804 )

This particular example is reported to be THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE of this form. The fee associated with the bulk mailing certificate is in a chart at the bottom of the form: 10c for 1 to 200 pieces, 15c for 200 to 1,000 pieces and 3c for each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction thereof. The fee in this case was calculated as 10c for the first 200 pieces, 15c for 201 to 1,000 pieces, and 42c for the balance of 13,610 pieces (at 3c per thousand or fraction thereof).

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Suggested Bid $300-500

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:07 PM

Mixed Frankings with other U.S. Issues

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163

825,C46, E16

Combination with other US Issues: 1952 cover bearing 1938, 20¢ Garfield bright blue green, 1952, 80¢ Hawaii, 1931, 15¢ orange special delivery with smudged cancellations and 80c bright red violet air, tied by HONOLULU HAWAII MAR 26 1952 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE duplex on label on portion of package, printed at top of label Hawaii Blossoms 2049 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu 15, Hawaii and on bottom FRESH FLOWERS PERISHABLE – RUSH, POSTMASTER:CONTENTS MERCHANDISE – FOURTH CLASS MAIL. THIS PACKAGE MAY BE OPEN FOR POSTAL INSPECTION IF NECESSARY. RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED. (Scott 825,C46, E16 )

Showing intended use of 80c airmail paying for shipment of flowers from Hawaii. Very cute

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Suggested Bid $200-400

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:08 PM

164

804,931

Post Card Return to Sender: 1946 Postcard bearing 1938, 1¢ Washington green,1945, 2¢ Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative Carmine, tied by WASHINGTON, D.C. OCT 2 1946 duplex on postcard to the U.S. zone in Germany, label attached “POST OFFICE Foreign Section, Morgan Annex, NEW YORK 1, N.Y. RETURN TO SENDER This article is returned because it is not in compliance with conditions applicable to the country of destination. See postal bulletin (4/2/46-8/15/46 in manuscript). ALBERT GOLDMAN, Postmaster. N.Y.P.O. – 6/1/45-5OM.” On reverse is picture of Abraham Lincoln Memorial. (Scott 804931 )

Paying the 3c international post card rate, the card was returned because of the use of an illustrated post card (Lincoln). The applicable section of the POSTAL GUIDE, Part II, International Service, July 1946 reads “Germany. Regular Mails. Service restricted to ordinary (unregistered) letters…and non-illustrated post cards.” Excellent item for an exhibit.

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Suggested Bid $150-250

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:08 PM

165

808, RW112

Registered with $1 Duck Stamp: 1 ½ c bister brown 1938 , tied by WORTHINGTON, MINN. DEC 17 1945 duplex on card to Director of the Minnesota Fish and Game, license holder’s name and 9-20-45 in manuscript on duck stamp, on reverse is printed PLEASE REPORT (manuscript Noblis) County REPORT OF LICENSEE Report of Small Game shot under this license NO. 28824 (in red) 1945 and a checklist of types of ducks, upland birds, geese, other migratory birds, and mammals, completed by hunter in manuscript. (808, RW12) (Scott 808, RW112 )

An excellent example of a “game kill” post card used to report small game shot under the license, the card was mailed in December, 1945 per regulations.

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Suggested Bid $150-299

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:09 PM

166

825, 905

Well traveled: A 1944 Cover bearing 1938, 20¢ Garfield bright blue green 1942, 3¢ Win the War bright lilac, tied by mute ovals on envelope, magenta REGISTERED 30613, mailed 42 days after D-Day, with numerous forwarding markings including 21 different backstamps. (Scott 825, 905 )

See photo to appreciate the 4-month journey before the letter was delivered. The earliest date stamps on reverse is a magenta double circle CAMP CROWDER, MO. JUL 18 1944 handstamp. The letter was sent by a soldier at Camp Crowder to a soldier at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, less than a month and a half after D-Day. Due to Army troop movements and transfers, the letter took almost 4 months to reach the addressee. A perfect example of the difficulties in delivering a letter during wartime. Mounted on exhibit page with keys to the routes taken by the letter.

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Suggested Bid $200-300

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:09 PM

167

832c, 820, E20

Domestic First Class Special Delivery: $1 Woodrow Wilson violet and black, 15¢ Buchanan 1954 blue gray and 20¢ deep blue Special Delivery, tied by smudges on legal size envelope, magenta REGISTERED manuscript 57 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED handstamp, magenta SPECIAL DELIVERY (2x) handstamp, magenta Fee Claimed by Office of First Address handstamp, on reverse magenta double circle NEW WILMINGTON PA. DEC 7 1955 handstamp (2x), magenta double circle NEW YORK N.Y. ….STA. DEC 8 1955 handstamp, DOUBLE OVAL NEW YORK, N.Y. REG”Y. DIV. handstamp. (Scott 832c, 820, E20 )

Rate paid for the registry fee for indemnity of $200.01 to $300 ($1.05), the return receipt fee (7c) and the special delivery fee (20c). A very nice example of the $1 red violet and black shade which wasn’t issued until August 31, 1954.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:10 PM

168

832, 829, 825, 807,

Registry and Special Delivery: 1938, $1 Wilson purple black, 25¢ McKinley deep red lilac STRIP OF THREE, 20¢ Garfield 1938, 3¢ Jefferson 1931, 15¢ orange, tied by mute double ovals on envelope, magenta REGISTERED with red 25297 handstamp, magenta Special Delivery – Air Mail handstamp, typewritten in 3 lines AIR MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY REGISTERED, on reverse magenta double circle LANCASTER, PA. REGISTERED FEB 21 1951 handstamp (2x), magenta double circle MIAMI, FLA. AIR MAIL SEC FEB 22 1951 handstamp, magenta FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA FEB 23 1951 handstamp. (Scott 832, 829, 825, 807, C39, E16 )

Rate paid for registry ($1.50 for $1,000 indemnity and 48c for $3,000 unindemnified excess value), special delivery (15c) and air mail (6c). A nice example of combined registered, special delivery and air mail services.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:11 PM

169

C25

Military Rate to Hawaii: 1945 cover bearing 1938, 3¢ Jefferson light violet, booklet pane of 6 1941, plus 6¢ Transport carmine Air Mail, tied by HOUSTON TEX. OCT 22 1945 duplexes on legal size envelope to Hawaii. (Scott C25 )

Envelope addressed to Army Captain at APO 455 c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California. Complete 3c booklet pane and 6c air mail paid the quadruple military air mail rate to Hawaii.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:11 PM

170

803, 905

Penitentiary Mail Turned Usage: 1942, 3¢ Win the War, tied by WILKES-BARRE PA AUG 30 1943 duplex on envelope, purple manuscript X crossing out return address at upper left, purple manuscript FROM and OVER, WEST NEW YORK N.J. FEB 23 1944 duplex, on reverse ½ c deep orange block of 6 tied by LEWISBURG PA. FEB 21 1941 duplex (2x) addressed to West New York, N.J. (explaining the extra duplex on front), typewritten return address BOX 35 LEWISBURG, PA. (Scott 803, 905 )

A highly unusual use of an envelope sent to someone at the U.S. Penitentiary in Lewiston, PA and then turned over and used almost 6 months later to an individual in New Jersey.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:12 PM

171

815, J82

Special Delivery Postage Due: 1940 envelope bearing 1938, 10¢ Tyler brown red and a 1931, 3¢ dull carmine, wet printing, tied by SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. FERRY ANNEX JAN 13 1940, 3c dull carmine postage due tied by mute double oval on envelope with printed red RADIOGRAM and blue Special Delivery, magenta Postage due 3 cents handstamp, on reverse OAKLAND CALIF. JAN 14 1940 duplex, purple OAKLAND CALIF. JAN 14 1940 receiving mark. (Scott 815, J82 )

Sender properly paid the 10c special delivery fee but neglected to pay for first class postage.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:12 PM

Special Services

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172

832, QE4

Special Handling: $1 purple and blue, tied by DENVER COLO. SEP 10 1938 duplex on envelope to Honolulu, I.H., 20c dark green special handling stamp uncancelled at upper left, blue label Par Avion By Air Mail FORM 2978, red air mail label, magenta MISSENT TO MANILA, manuscript “For Midway Island at Midway. Please hold for trade wind” at lower left, on reverse MANILA P.I. SEP 30 1938 duplex. (Scott 832, QE4 )

A very desirable and early use of the $1 together with the 20c special handling stamp one envelope sent to Midway Island via Honolulu with directions to hold for the trade winds to speed delivery, initially missent to Manila, Philippine Islands. Exhibit qualities.

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Suggested Bid $300-400

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:15 PM

173

828, QE2

Special Handling: 1946 envelope bearing 1938, 24¢ Benjamin Harrison grey black Special Handling and 1928, 15¢ yellow green, tied by WASHINGTON D.C. wavy cancel on card, magenta WASHINGTON, D.C. MAIL SEC handstamp, manuscript SPECIAL HANDLING, printed at bottom PASTE NO STICKERS ON THIS CASE and TO REMOVE OR INSERT CARD LIFT SPRING HERE, on reverse is printed return information but the card was not used for any return. (Scott 828, QE2 )

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Suggested Bid $200-300

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:17 PM

174

824

Special Handling: 1938, 19¢ Hayes mauve BLOCK OF FOUR and Single, tied by RICHMOND IND. Wavy cancel on card, magenta SPECIAL HANDLING (2x), manuscript 3, blue manuscript FILM, printed at bottom FORM W-1042 5C 8-51 and "Lift Spring to Remove Card", on reverse is CLEVELAND OHIO OCT 21’57 95c postage meter stamp, green manuscript FILM, manuscript PM., at bottom NOTICE – Reverse card for return shipment and "Lift Spring to Remove Card." (Scott 824 )

A very attractive use of the 19c block and single paying the special handling fee on a mailing card for shipment and return of film.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:18 PM

175

831, 830, 814

Special Delivery: 1951 card bearing 1938, 50¢ Taft mauve, 30¢ Theodore Roosevelt deep ultra marine BLOCK OF FOUR, 9¢ William Henry Harrison rose pink, tied by PASO ROBLES CALIF. wavy cancel on card, manuscript "FILM", magenta SPECIAL HANDLING (2x), blue manuscript "3"bb, printed at bottom FORM W-1042 5C 8-51 and "Lift Spring to Remove Card", on reverse 50c mauve, 30c deep ultra block of four, 9c rose pink tied by CLEVELAND OHIO wavy cancel, manuscript "FILM". (Scott 831, 830, 814 )

Film sent to and from by ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND to Paso Robles, California paying the special handling fee (20c for 2-10 pounds) and the parcel post fee of 32c for the first pound and 18.5c for each additional pound (7 pounds) for a total of $1.79, mailed to Zone 8 (1800+ miles).

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:19 PM

176

816, 815

Special Handling: 1938, 11¢ Polk ultramarine Block of Four and 1938, 10¢ Tyler brown red, tied by CLEVELAND OHIO wavy cancel on card, manuscript "FILM" at upper right, magenta double circle CLEVELAND, OHIO MAR 6 1953 handstamp, magenta Fee paid, 20 cents, printed at bottom “NOTICE – Reverse card for return shipment” and “Lift Spring to Remove Card,”: on reverse 11c ultramarine block of four, 10c brown red tied by COLUMBUS OHIO wavy cancel, magenta COLUMBUS OHIO Parcel Post Annex MAR 12 1953 handstamp and magenta double circle COLUMBUS, OHIO UNIV. STA. MAR 13 1953 handstamp, magenta SPECIAL HANDLING FEE PAID (manuscript 20) CENTS, manuscript "H". (Scott 816, 815 )

Film sent by ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND to a professor in Columbus, Ohio, paying the special handling fee (20c) and the parcel post fee of 17c for the first pound and 2.4c for each additional pound (7 pounds) for a total of 54c, mailed to zone 2.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:20 PM

177

831,820

Special Delivery: 1938, 50¢ Taft mauve (Three copies) and 15¢ Buchanan blue grey, tied by double oval BROOKLYN N.Y. on reduced envelope, magenta SPECIAL HANDLING, magenta INSURED with manuscript 1873, other manuscript markings. (Scott 831820 )

Partial envelope that was attached to a package showing the special handling fee (15c), insurance fee (10c), and the parcel post fee of 15c for the first pond and 11c for each additional pound and the 3%surcharge for a total of $1.65, mailed to zone 8.

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Suggested Bid $100-200

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:20 PM

178

830,829

Restricted Delivery, Pre-Restricted Delivery: 11938, 30¢ Theodore Roosevelt two copies, 1938, 25¢ McKinley red lilac, tied by mute ovals on envelope addressed to Edward, Duke of Windsor, Nice, France, bearing manuscript “Del. to no one but Edward Duke of Windsor,” magenta Air Mail, magenta REGISTERED RETURN RECEIPT 941 handstamp, manuscript purple 10, red manuscript line through Nice and adding Cap d’Antibes, on reverse two magenta STOCKTON, CALIF. REGISTERED JUL 8 1946 handstamps, oval NEW YORK, N.Y. REG’Y DIV. 7-10 1946 handstamp, Antibes 17-7 receiving mark. (Scott 830829 )

The sender asked for restricted delivery but restricted delivery did not become available on foreign registry mail until 1948. Rate paid for foreign registry fee (20c), return receipt fee (5c) and postage (60c for 0ne ounce air mail). Excellent example of precursor to restricted delivery overseas to a great address.

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Suggested Bid $200-300

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:21 PM

179

824

Restricted Delivery Service:1938, 19¢ Hayes bright mauve and 21¢ Chester A. Arthur dull blue, tied by mute oval on local envelope, boxed magenta three line REGISTERED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED handstamp, blue 3701 handstamp (with manuscript replacing “2” with “1”), magenta, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED SHOWING ADDRESS WHERE DELIVERED, magenta pointing hand enclosing “RETURNED TO WRITER” with chart REASON CHECKED… Left No Address with check mark (2x), magenta AUG 12 1939, manuscript “gone no add. B359,” on reverse two purple double circle PITTSBURGH, PA. REGISTERED AUG 10 1939 handstamps, magenta PITTSBURGH (HOMEWOOD STA.) REGISTERED AUG 11 1939 handstamp, magenta PITTSBURGH, PA. REGISTERED AUG 11 1939 handstamp, purple PITTSBURGH, PA. (EAST LIBERTY STA.) REGISTERED handstamp. (Scott 824 )

A very attractive use of a local restricted delivery service where the addressee had left without any forwarding address. Rate paid for restricted delivery service (20c), return receipt fee (3c), registry fee (15c) and local postage (2c). Sent on August 10, 1939 and returned to sender two days later.

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Suggested Bid $200-300

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:22 PM

180

825, 808, 807, U429

Restricted Delivery: 1938, 20¢ Garfield bright blue green, 4¢ Madison bright rose purple and 3¢ Jefferson light violet, tied on 2c carmine embossed envelope by slightly smudged three ring target cancels, bearing purple RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED SHOWING ADDRESS WHERE DELIVERED, purple Return Receipt Requested FEE PAID handstamp at left, purple REGISTERED handstamp with manuscript 67125, purple Notice to Sender OCT 5 ’42 at right, manuscript 10-13, purple "Moved no order" at bottom, pointing hand enclosing RETURNED TO SENDER (2x), on reverse manuscript return address, magenta double circle OAKLAND, CALIF. REGISTERED OCT 2 1942 handstamp, purple double circle OAKLAND, CALIF. (STA. C.) REGISTERED OCT 2 1942 (2x) handstamp, purple double circle OAKLAND, CALIF. (ELMHURST STA.) REGISTERED OCT 3 1942 handstamp, purple double circle OAKLAND, CALIF. (ELMHURST STA.) REGISTERED OCT 13 1942 handstamp, magenta OAKLAND, CALIF. REGISTERED OCT 13 1942 handstamp. Attached by staple on front is 4” x 2 ½ “ Form 3806 (Rev. Jan. 21, 1935) Receipt for Registered Article No. with blue 67125 handstamp, magenta double circle OAKLAND, CALIF. (STA. C.) REGISTERED OCT 1942 handstamp, purple RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED SHOWING ADDRESS WHERE DELIVERED. (Scott 825, 808, 807, U429 )

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Suggested Bid $200-300

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-04, 02:22 PM