Stamps auction catalogue: The Joseph Hackmey Collection of the United States

Joseph Hackmey RDP, FRPSL

United States 1847-1857

Classic Issues on Cover

Auction in New York - 29 June 2010

A milestone in philately; an auction that will make its mark in history.

Mixed franking from Canada to England via USA - one of only two mixed frankings recorded - will be a featured item in this auction. Illustrated by Boggs and by Baker; ex Gibson and Ishikawa.

The only recorded use of a block of four to a domestic destination and considered the finest known block on cover. Illustrated by Brookman; ex Knapp, Craveri and Ishikawa.

Rare demonetized usage “across the continent” of then-obsolete 5 cents 1847 with issues of 1851, from New York to California. Ex Gibson, Hart and Craveri.

Regarded by Most as the Greatest

5 cents 1847 Cover in Existence

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The 1847 Issue comprises a major portion of the

Joseph Hackmey Collection, with rare

multiples and usages throughout.

Complete 1847 issue used to Scotland at the retaliatory rate. One of several covers with both values in the collection. Written up by Ashbrook in his“Special Service.” Ex Krug and Ishikawa.

Combination use with Boyd’s City Express 2 cents carrier issue. Only two 1847 10 cents combinations with Boyd’s have survived. Ex Knapp.

Important usage from PANAMA to MEXICO. Strip includes double transfer at left (position 31R). Ex Emerson, Hart, De Voss and Ishikawa.


Largest known multiple of the 1851 5 cents, on or off cover. Sent from Richmond, Virginia to Bremen via New York, then forwarded on arrival. Ex Mayer.

The largest recorded 1847 multiple on cover - a “wall to wall” strip of ten with sheet margins on both sides. Ex Gibson, Ackerman, Sweet, Craveri and Ishikawa.

Quintuple 10 cents rate for over 300 miles (in this case from Mobile, Alabama) paid by strip from positions 16-20L. Ex Ackerman and Ishikawa.

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THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF USA CLASSIC COVERS, FORMED BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST COLLECTORS!

Joseph Hackmey, rdp,frpsl, is an unquestioned heir to the mantle once worn by Ferrary, Burrus and Caspary. Of course, Mr. Hackmey has chosen a further arena in which to compete, that of competitive exhibiting, andhas won more Grand Prix and high level awards than any other philatelist, for subjects as diverse as Persia, Chile, France, Romania, Holy Land, Ceylon, New Zealand, Turkey and Switzerland.

He has used the resources, the philatelic knowledge and the connoisseurship for which he is well known to build collections (reflected in his exhibits) that have matured into the finest of their kind - in fact, many are widely considered to be the finest ever formed (a feat increasingly difficult with the widespread dispersal of philatelic items world-wide).

His philantrophy, his business acumen, his love of the finest things of life are all legendary; he is a reknowned collector of books and fine art as well as postage stamps & covers. We are indeed honored to have been chosen by Mr. Hackmey to present this collection at auction.


Largest known multiple of the 1851 5 cents, on or off cover. Sent from Richmond, Virginia to Bremen via New York, then forwarded on arrival. Ex Mayer.

The largest recorded 1847 multiple on cover - a “wall to wall” strip of ten with sheet margins on both sides. Ex Gibson, Ackerman, Sweet, Craveri and Ishikawa.

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Exceptionally choice cover showing the rare Chicago private perforation. Ex LeBow.

Perhaps the ultimate “Via Nicaragua” cover, with bisected 12 cents tied by “STEAM SHIP” cancel. Ex Col. Green, Moody, Jessup, Grunin and Ishikawa

Rare use o f B r i t i sh propaganda envelope from the USA. Ex West, Emerson, Haas and Ishikawa.


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The famous “Grunin” cover with Type 1A strip of 3 from positions 97-99R, the finest known and largest known multiple of this variety, and showing the “Star of David” cancel of Chickopee, Massachusetts. Illustrated by Brookman. Also ex Newbury and Zoellner.

The popular 1851-57 Imperforate issues are well represented

by showpiece covers, now available for the first time in years

1856 5 cents imperforate plus block of 1857 perforated 10 cents, types II & III (positions 33/44 from plate 1L), sent via Suez and Aden to “Hindustan” (India). Fully prepaid - and less than two months in transit!

Possibly unique cover to Luxembourg (a rare destination) franked by 1847-57 issues, sent via the Prussian Closed Mail. Stamps are types II+II+IV.


Andy Kupersmit (CEO), Philatelist & Auctioneer

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We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to present the Joseph Hackmey collection of United States Classic Issues on Cover. It will be an outstanding event for our New York team, which brings to the New World the David Feldman passion for rare stamps and covers, for excellence in preparation and promotion of major philatelic properties, and the friendly, flexible and innovative service that has allowed us to become the world leader in record-setting results for over 40 years.

Our New York team will work with our Geneva-based team to ensure that your collection will sell where it will do the best, that our team will strive for excellence in everything - including results - as we have done for so many leading philatelists world-wide. Contact us now for inclusion of your philatelic property in our forthcoming auctions in New York or Geneva.

Hawaii “5” (cents) manuscript provisional used together with USA 1851-57 issues to pre-pay trans-Pacific, trans-Continental usage. An astounding showpiece. Ex Seybold, Caspary, Krug, Ishikawa and “Tito.”

From Hawaii to PERSIA via San Francisco, where 3 cents pair was originally applied over the Hawaiian franking. Outstanding usage to this rare destination. Ex Haas and “Honolulu Advertiser.”

The collection covers a gamut of frankings, rates, uses and destinations that are sure to delight the specialist as well as

the connoisseur!

Documents

Stamps auction catalogue: The Joseph Hackmey Collection of the United States