The “Grande Finale” on 30 April 2024 at H.R. Harmer in New York: Unique philately and postal history of the United States from the ERIVAN collection

(New York/pcp) – On 30 April 2024, the auction house H.R. Harmer invites you to the 10th auction of the ERIVAN Collection. It is the final auction of rare treasures from the estate of German entrepreneur Erivan Haub, whose unique collection brought together some of the greatest rarities in the USA collecting field. Since the first auction in 2019, past auctions have set new standards and enriched the philatelic world with numerous highlights. For the last time, USA collectors can now look forward to another outstanding offer that presents the diversity and beauty of philately and postal history of the United States in all its glory. It is the final opportunity to acquire one of the valuable treasures “ex ERIVAN” – items that are often considered icons of the collecting field and have already been part of the most famous collections.

Exclusive rarities and gems as far as the eye can see

“We’ve saved the best for last”, one might say in view of the highlights on offer at the 10th auction of the ERIVAN Collection. Many of the letter rarities on offer at the final auction have not been available on the market for decades. From local issues and private postal services to the Confederate States and United States to Fancy Cancels and Hawaii, the offering impresses with iconic pieces and a variety of other outstanding individual lots.

One of the highlights is the 1846 Millbury Postmaster Provisional (lot 3 – hammer price: 60,000 USD). The 5c stamp with the image of George Washington and a neatly cancelled red PAID stamp as well as a “5” postmark and Milbury postmark on a folded letter to Boston is being offered at auction for the first time in over forty years.

The so-called missionary issues from Hawaii have always been among the icons of classic philately and are as sought-after as they are rare. Lovers will be delighted by the offer of one of the most beautiful covers with one of the rare stamps (lot 35 – hammer price: USD 120,000). This stamp has already adorned the collections of Théodore Champion, Alfred F. Lichtenstein and Alfred J. Ostheimer. The single franking of a 13c blue “H.I. & U.S. Postage” on a letter from Honolulu to San Francisco is a real feast for the eyes and comes from a well-known correspondence of the sister of the first postmaster of Hawaii.

A top-class transatlantic letter and a rarity of the first rank is offered in lot 101 (USD 200,000). We are talking about a Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express cover to Switzerland, one of only six known Pony Express covers to other countries and yet one of the most beautiful examples.

And these are just three selected examples of the impressive offerings in the final auction of the ERIVAN collection. Experts agree that this auction will be the crowning glory of a unique auction series with an unrivalled success story. The philatelic life’s work of Erivan Haub will endure in many collections and the provenance “ex ERIVAN” will be recognised worldwide as a special distinction and seal of quality.

Special viewing at WESTPEX

All individual lots will be available for viewing at the stand of H.R. Harmer and the Global Philatelic Network from 26 to 28 April 2024 in San Francisco.

The complete auction catalogue with detailed information is available online at www.hrharmer.com and www.stampauctionnetwork.com For further information please contact: H.R. Harmer, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2607, New York, NY 10111, United States of America, Tel: +1 929-436-2800, e-mail: info@hrharmer.com

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