1934 (Oct. 1), Red Cross Conference complete (J.S.C.A. C57-60. Scott 214-217), Set of four on common cachet depicting a building on a knoll with Mt. Fuji in distance, the stamps tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp dated 9.10.1, as the special Large Commemorative Datestamp was not available for use on the date of issue. Pre-printed two-line description of issue at top, with blue "To US" handstamp at lower center. The sole marking on the reverse is a horizontal double-framed oval kan handstamp in blue. JP 72:2 notes at page 105 that nine examples of this First Day are known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:07:44 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2152
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Cat No: C68-71
1936 (Nov. 7), Diet Building complete (J.S.C.A. C68-71. Scott 230-233), On pre-printed envelope with cachet of bridge across Edo Castle's innermost moat, the same design used on the Tokyo scenic cover (Lot 2068 above). The four stamps of the set arranged at left and right of cover, each pair tied by a Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp, the central design of which was taken from the 10s value depicting the Diet's main tower. Note the lack of a "To US" handstamp—only the second example of such a cover in this sale. Reverse with blue handstamped ") N (" and vertical oval kan handstamp, plus typed "25" at lower left. Neatly opened at left. JP records a total of ten First Day Covers for this issue. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:09:32 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2153
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Cat No: C72-74
1937 (June 1), Patriotic Aviation Fund complete (J.S.C.A. C72-74. Scott B1-B3), On the most common cachet for this issue, showing a waterside pagoda with junk (used for Lewis' Shanghai covers; see Lots 2188-2191 below) with airplane added. The set tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp dated 12.6.1. Blue "To US" handstamp as usual. Reverse bears only a typed "12" at lower left, with the flap unsealed. Even as an unsealed letter, the 9s postage underpaid the then-current international rate. A faultless example, of which JP states ten are known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:09:53 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2154
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Cat No: C72-74
1937 (June 1), Patriotic Aviation Fund complete (J.S.C.A. C72-74. Scott B1-B3), On the standard cachet, depicting pagoda, junk and plane. Two strikes of the Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp dated 12.6.1 tie the three stamps, with additional 11s postage (making up the 20s international rate—and a franking undocumented by JP) affixed across backflap and tied by Yokohama 12.6.1 Scenic Datestamp. Reverse also bears the typed name "H. P. Clein." at top center, on whose behalf the cover was sent. The addressee, Walter Conrath, was an early leader in aerophilately, publishing the American Air Mail Catalog, The Airpost Journal and Through the Air, posthumously named a member of the APS Hall of Fame. Small spot of sticker residue at upper left hardly detracts, given that only ten examples are recorded, this one with aerophilately royalty attached., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:10:08 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2155
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Cat No: C75-78
1939 (Nov. 15), Red Cross Membership 75th Anniversary complete (J.S.C.A. C75-78. Scott 295-298), A possibly unique unaddressed cover, depicting a torii between two trees with sea and Mt. Fuji in background. The set of four arranged horizontally below the three-line pre-printed inscription and tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp for the issue, dated 14.11.15. Reverse is without markings of any kind, other than a penciled manuscript "30" at lower left. Note that the apparent horizontal crease across the backflap is not a crease at all, but an artefact from the letterpressed line of dashes in the inscription. JP 72:2 notes six covers are known, but makes no mention of an unaddressed cover. A pristine and exciting example calling for further research., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:10:26 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2156
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Cat No: C79, C81
1940 (Feb. 11), 2600th Anniversary of the Accession of Emperor Jinmu (J.S.C.A. C79, C81. Scott 299, 301), The first of two covers for this set, issued on two dates in 1940, and the first of three First Days by Lewis' (unknown) master painter. The 2s and 10s stamps are tied by a single strike of the Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp dated 15.2.11, on an exquisitely painted cachet of a hut and boat on shore, with two sampans off the coast and Mt. Fuji rising in the distance. Blue "To US" handstamp placed at far left so as not to interfere with the cachet design. Typed ") O (" with manuscript "open this" alongside at top of flap, plus typed "15" at lower left. The requisite additional postage is paid by a right margin 8s Meiji Shrine single affixed across backflap and tied by an 11.2.40 Yokohama foreign mail comb. Cover neatly opened at left. JP notes only eight are known!, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:10:50 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2157
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Cat No: C80, C82
1940 (Nov. 10), 2600th Anniversary of the Accession of Emperor Jinmu (J.S.C.A. C80, C82. Scott 300, 302), The second issue date for the set honoring the 2600th anniversary of Japan's founding. The two stamps, 20s and 4s, placed at far left and right of the envelope so as not to obscure the all-over design, with each tied by a clear strike of the Yokohama Large Commemorative Datestamp for the issue. The cachet shows four sampans on the water, two close-up with magnificent detail in the sails, with Mt. Fuji rising majestically behind. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. Reverse is without any of Lewis' regular notations, bearing only a near-circular kan handstamp in blue. In addition to being a wonderful piece of art, this cover clearly demonstrates the water-fastness of the colors Lewis' artists used, as the cover at some point suffered serious dampness: note that both handstamps are blurred and runny, but the cachet is as fresh as the day it was created. Flap unsealed. A breathtaking cover and a great rarity, as JP notesonly four known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:12:09 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2158
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Cat No: C83-84
1940 (Oct. 25), Imperial Edict on Education complete (J.S.C.A. C83-84. Scott 313-314), The two stamps, on beautifully painted cover portraying a lantern atop a breakwater with two sampans beyond, aligned below two-line pre-printed inscription and tied by 15.10.25 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp as the issue's Large Commemorative Datestamp was not available until Oct. 30. "To US" handstamp at far left in a blue nearing violet. Reverse bears violet small-cap "open this" handstamp plus bottom margin 14s Kasuga Shrine definitive similarly tied. Note also the new envelope design, with flat rather than pointed backflap. Cover neatly opened at left. This Lot includes the enclosed single-page typed letter from Lewis to Battle, dated Oct. 20, 1940, which reveals a playful side to Lewis, but also discusses the more serious issue of rationing then in place in Japan—but with the line, "But we can't complain; on the whole; we Americans are well treated." JP 72:2, p. 72, notes five known examples. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:12:33 EST
Sold For 2000
Definitives (First Showa Series)
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2128
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Cat No: 221
1937 (Nov. 1), 1st Showa Series, ½s purple Ship (J.S.C.A. 221. Scott 257), Horizontal strip of four placed below Lewis' standard "A FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN." handstamp, tied by two clear Yokohama Scenic Datestamp strikes dated 12.11.1, on path-and-torii, mountains behind, ship cachet. Blue "To US" handstamp at far right. Reverse bears a blue handstamped ") N (" at top center, an 18s Airmail tied by "Yokohama/1.11.27/Nippon" foreign mail comb cancel, plus "15" typed at lower left. Opened at right, with top left showing a few wrinkles and a small tear, none of which affects the stamps, cachet design or other markings., Nearly Very Fine and a scarce cover, with only five known. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:58:55 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2129
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Cat No: 222
1937 (Dec. 11), 1st Showa Series, 1s fawn Harvesting (J.S.C.A. 222. Scott 258), On cachet identical to the previous Lot—and to the same client! (This cover is imaged in JP 72:2 on page 77.) Horizontal pair placed at top center and tied by 12.12.11 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at left above torii. Reverse bears blue handstamped ") N (", an 18s Airmail sealing the flap and tied by 11.12.37 Yokohama foreign mail comb, with typed "15" at lower left. JP notes eight known covers. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:59:18 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2130
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Cat No: 222
1937 (Dec. 11), 1st Showa Series, 1s fawn Harvesting (J.S.C.A. 222. Scott 258), Bearing his straightline First Day Cover handstamp, this example is on a "Yokohama./Japan."-inscribed cover with a cachet depicting the Ii Naosuke Statue in the city's Kamon-yama Park —the only such cachet we've seen. The vertical pair of 1s stamps is placed at right and tied by a crisp 12.12.11 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, with a bright blue "To US" handstamp at left below the inscription. Blue handstamped ") N (" on reverse, along with 18s Airmail tied by same-date Yokohama foreign mail comb and typed "15" in lower left corner. Opened neatly at bottom, with stiffener enclosed. A 7mm tear at right is of no consequence. A lovely example of Lewis' use of a "left-over" cachet.Eight First Day Covers for this issue are known. Very Fine despite the tear. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:59:40 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2131
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Cat No: 222
1937 (Dec. 11), 1st Showa Series, 1s fawn Harvesting (J.S.C.A. 222. Scott 258), A beautiful cover, on an envelope bearing the cachet used for Nogeyama Park, Yokohama (see Lot 2034 above, and JP 72:2, p. 77, where this cover is illustrated). Vertical pair at center right, tied by clear Yokohama Scenic Datestamp with blue "To US" handstamp at far right. Reverse bears blue ") N (" handstamp, with flap sealed by 10s Nagoya Castle and 8s Mt. Fuji & Deer definitives, tied by single Yokohama foreign mail 11.12.37 comb. An attempt at opening the cover was made along the left side of the flap, resulting in the 10s stamp being torn. Still desirable, with a flawless face. Eight covers known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:59:56 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2132
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Cat No: 223
1937 (May 10), 1st Showa Series, 2s crimson General Nogi (J.S.C.A. 223. Scott 259), Horizontal strip of three, paying the 6s unsealed letter rate, tied by both a Yokohama 12.5.10 Scenic Datestamp and 10.5.37 foreign mail comb, as noted in JP 72:2, pp. 78-79. The cover bears a common cachet type of building and tree on land in foreground with Mt. Fuji in distance, handstamped (not pre-printed, as JP states) with Lewis' standard "A FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN." straightline. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. Reverse is blank, save for "12" typed at absolute lower left. Never sealed. JP notes 10 covers are known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:00:27 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2133
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Cat No: 224
1939 (Dec. 11), 1st Showa Series, 3s green Hydroelectric Plant (J.S.C.A. 224. Scott 260), A beautifully rendered ship cachet depicting a seaside hut with Mt. Fuji rising in the background (perhaps by the same artist who produced the cachet used for the 5s block of four First Day Cover (see Lot 2136 below)). Left margin horizontal pair (several bottom perforations separated and neatly realigned) tied by 14.12.11 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at left. The additional 14s postage (a Kasuga Shrine, Nara, definitive) is found on reverse sealing the flap, similarly tied. Blue handstamped ") N (" at top center as usual, but with Lewis' penciled note "Will write Dec 23" immediately below. Typed "1 5" at lower left. JP notes six known examples., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:00:48 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2134
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Cat No: 225
1937 (Aug. 1), 1st Showa Series, 4s dark green Admiral Togo (J.S.C.A. 225. Scott 261), A block of four and single, tied by two Yokohama 12.8.1 Scenic Datestamps on a cachet showing a seascape with Mt. Fuji and sun in the background and an anchor at lower left—though this example, unlike those illustrated in JP 72:2, p. 81, has numerous birds on the wing. The pre-printed cover bears a fading-to-black "To US" handstamp as usual, with the backflap sealed by near-circular kan handstamp in blue. Typed ") O (" at top with (curiously, given Lewis and Battle's long history) a manuscript "Open this" immediately below. Duly opened, with resultant rough edges along the flap seams, but no real damage. Eleven examples known according to JP., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:01:18 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2135
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Cat No: 226
1939 (Dec. 21), 1st Showa Series, 5s dark ultramarine Taisho Pond & Mt. Hodaka (J.S.C.A. 226. Scott 262), A horizontal strip of four, tied by two strikes of 14.12.21 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at far right. JP 72:2 at page 82 describes this cachet as "a variation of the scene depicted on the stamp", though it is the exact cachet used for the Mt. Niigata, Formosa, cover above (see Lot 2076) but with that inscription replaced by Lewis' First Day Cover handstamp. Handstamped blue ") N (" and vertical single-framed oval kan on reverse. Small bit of rust stains from a paperclip at left hardly detract from this lovely cover, of which nine are known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:01:41 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2136
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Cat No: 226
1939 (Dec. 21), 1st Showa Series, 5s dark ultramarine Taisho Pond & Mt. Hodaka (J.S.C.A. 226. Scott 262), A block of four of the stamp, tied by a single strike of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp to a cover depicting Mt. Fuji with a sprig of cherry blossoms. Blue "To US" handstamp at center. Reverse with typed ") O (" at top center and "15" at lower left, with flap sealed by horizontal oval genkan handstamp. Bottom left corner slightly nibbed. JP notes nine copies known. One of our favorite cachets, magnificent in its simplicity., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:02:03 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2137
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Cat No: 227
1939 (June 1), 1st Showa Series, 6s orange Eulanbi Lighthouse (J.S.C.A. 227. Scott 263), A crisp and clean cover, bearing a horizontal pair tied by a single strike of a Yokohama Scenic Datestamp. The cachet is based on the stamp design and depicts the lighthouse (known either as Eulanbi or Garambi) and its fortifications atop its peak. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. Additional 8s Mt. Fuji & Deer seals the flap and is tied by 1.6.39 Yokohama foreign mail comb cancel. Blue ") N (" handstamped top center of the flap. JP states ten copies are known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:02:26 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2138
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Cat No: 228
1939 (Oct. 16), 1st Showa Series, 7s deep green Diamond Mountains (J.S.C.A. 228. Scott 264), A horizontal strip of three slightly overpaying the international rate, tied by two Yokohama 14.10.16 Scenic Datestamp strikes. The all-over cachet is roughly based on the stamp design. Blue "To US" handstamp at far right. Reverse with typed "15" at lower left, and blue handstamped ") N (" and vertical oval kan on flap, which has been neatly opened. A pretty cover, of which seven are known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:02:53 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2139
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Cat No: 230
1938 (Nov. 1), 1st Showa Series, 10s lake Yomeimon, Nikko (J.S.C.A. 230. Scott 266), A difficult Lewis First Day, as only five are known, this being one of two known using this cachet of a stand of palms before an ocean with the sun on the horizon (though the cachet is also used, e.g., on Puka Puka (Danger Island) covers; see Lot 2214 below). The richly hued horizontal pair of stamps, placed top center, offers sharp contrast to the softer shades of the cachet design, and is tied by a single Yokohama 1.11.38 foreign mail comb, with the usual blue "To US" handstamp placed at far right. (What appears to be discoloration at the center of the cover is actually the sun's rays, slightly obscured by the airbrushed blue of the sky.) The reverse shows only a blue handstamped ") N (" and typed "15" at lower left., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:03:25 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2140
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Cat No: 231
1939 (Dec. 1), 1st Showa Series, 12s indigo Experimental Airplane (J.S.C.A. 231. Scott 267), On one of two cachet designs used, this being a generic torii before Mt. Fuji with sun behind, to which the airplane has been added. The single stamp is tied by a Yokohama 14.12.1 Scenic Datestamp, as is the 8s make-up postage on reverse. Blue "To US" handstamp as usual. Reverse additionally shows a manuscript "N" in blue between typed parentheses (Lewis apparently changed his mind), though the cover was opened at right (and slightly reduced) anyway. Running up along the left-hand side of the reverse (along the cut) is a penciled note by Lewis, "Recd your letter. All o.k./KL." Insert is the sheet of paper that made up the back side of a Lewis postcard, with his "Karl Lewis/[sake gourd]/Yokohama" logo doubled. Only seven examples are known. Very Fine but for the opening. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:03:58 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2141
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Cat No: 232
1938 (Feb. 11), 1st Showa Series, 14s rose lake & pale rose Kasuga Shrine, Nara (J.S.C.A. 232. Scott 268), A single placed top center and tied by "Yokohama/11.2.38/Nippon" foreign mail comb cancel, with blue "To US" handstamp placed at right so as not to detract from the cachet, depicting a riverside snow-covered building with waterwheel, with a mountain rising in the distance. Blue ") N (" handstamped on reverse, with backflap sealed by 4s Admiral Togo and 2s New Year stamp (Scott #237), both tied by 13.2.11 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp. "15" typed at lower left. The envelope was opened along the flap, amazingly with the two stamps being lifted cleanly and without damage. Seven examples known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:04:22 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2144
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Cat No: 234
1938 (Oct. 11), 1st Showa Series, 25s dark brown & pale brown Horyu Temple, Nara (J.S.C.A. 234. Scott 270), A spectacular all-over cachet design by one of Lewis' master painters, showing two sampans on the water with a hilltop castle overlooking the scene. It seems that a touch of oil (or some other substance) was added to the sun in the design, making the envelope front at that point translucent, so with a light source behind, the sun actually appears to shine. Single, placed upper left, is tied by central "Yokohama/11.10.28/Nippon" foreign mail comb, with bright blue "To US" handstamp at upper right. Typed ") O (" with manuscript "open this" at top of backflap, sealed by a horizontal blue oval genkan handstamp. Opened along flap. Of the 11 recorded Lewis First Day Covers for this issue, only "a pair of covers" utilize this all-over cachet.A true stunner., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:05:38 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2145
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Cat No: 234
1938 (Oct. 11), 1st Showa Series, 25s dark brown & pale brown Horyu Temple, Nara (J.S.C.A. 234. Scott 270), A bright and cheerful ship cachet, with path leading to building, sun behind Mt. Fuji, and birds (in brown rather than the usual black or blue) in front of the mountain. Single stamp tied by Yokohama 11.10.38 foreign comb, with bright blue "To US" handstamp above summit. Handstamped ") N (" and vertical oval kan in blue on reverse. A pretty cover, of which 11 in total are recorded for this issue., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:06:03 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2146
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Cat No: 234
1938 (Oct. 11), 1st Showa Series, 25s dark brown & pale brown Horyu Temple, Nara (J.S.C.A. 234. Scott 270), On a similar ship cachet to the previous Lot, but this showing just a building on a knoll (no path), with steamer, Mt. Fuji and sun, and birds in black. Stamp is centrally placed at top, tied by Yokohama foreign mail comb. Bright blue "To US" handstamp at left as usual. Backflap bears a manuscript "open this" note from Lewis, and is sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp in blue. "18" is typed at lower left twice: once where the typewriter did not advance, and again correctly. Opened neatly at top. According to JP 72:2, pp. 91-92, only 11 covers for this issue are known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:06:28 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2148
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Cat No: 235
1939 (Apr. 3), 1st Showa Series, 30s peacock blue Miyajima Torii (J.S.C.A. 235. Scott 271), A beautiful First Day Cover, with the cachet matching the issue (the only true match in this sale for this definitives series). Stamp placed at upper right of cachet design and tied by a nice strike of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, missing the leading "1" in the year slug, making the issue date appear to be "4.4.3". Bright blue "To US" centered above torii. Typed ") O (" and manuscript "open this" at top center of backflap, which was sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. Neatly opened along flap. JP 72:2 notes on page 72 that only nine examples are known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:07:21 EST
Sold For 3000
National Parks Stamps
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2159
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Cat No: P1-4
1936 (July 10), Fuji-Hakone National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P1-4. Scott 223-226), An unaddressed cover,not mentioned in the JP article on this issue (72:2, p. 96). The complete set on the sole-known cachet design for this: a group of five buildings on two outcroppings of land with Mt. Fuji and the rising sun in the background. The stamps are tied by two strikes of the 11.7.10 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp. Reverse without markings of any kind. It is interesting to note that on both this and the addressed cover in the next Lot, the sun behind Mt. Fuji is darkened. This is not a changeling (note the sun's rays are still bright), and it is not the result of ink colors intermingling. This is intentional and individual, each cover showing a slightly different application of the darker ink to the sun's disk. Of course, no self-respecting (or self-preserving) Japanese artist would ever darken the symbol of Nihon in this way. We like to think that one of Lewis' painters was an amateur astronomer who found a creative way to commemorate the solar eclipse that had occurred on June 19, just three weeks before this set was issued. The path of totality crossed the northern tip of Hokkaido, but Yokohama experienced approximately 80% totality. We can't prove it, of course, but we dare you to come up with a better explanation! Only 11 covers recorded by JP. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:13:22 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2160
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Cat No: P1-4
1936 (July 10), Fuji-Hakone National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P1-4. Scott 223-226), Cachet with pre-printed inscription as in the previous Lot, with the full set present (though in reverse order) and tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp. A darkening blue "To US" handstamp at far right. Reverse with handstamped ") N (" and manuscript "Do not open" immediately below. Flap sealed by near-circular kan handstamp. Opened cleanly at right. Again exhibiting a darkened sun behind Fuji-san. A lovely example of this first National Park set First Day Cover. Only 11 recorded. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,200-3,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,800
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:13:47 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2161
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Cat No: P5-8
1938 (Dec. 25), Nikko National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P5-8. Scott 280-283), An unrecorded cachet variety. A one-line pre-printed issue inscription at top, with cachet showing a tree and house behind a knoll, with Mt. Fuji and birds—but no ship or sun as reported in JP 72:2, p. 97. The set complete, with the 2s and 20s stamps tied by Yokohama 13.12.25 Scenic Datestamp, and the 20s, 10s and 4s values tied by date-equivalent Yokohama foreign mail comb cancel. Bright blue "To US" handstamp at bottom center. Reverse with manuscript "Open" instruction, plus blue horizontal oval genkan handstamp. Opened neatly at left, but with resultant 2mm reduction. Nonetheless, a pretty cover. JP notes 10 known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:14:12 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2162
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Cat No: P5-8
1938 (Dec. 25), Nikko National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P5-8. Scott 280-283), A beautiful cover with pre-printed inscription and sacred bridge (as depicted on 10s stamp) cachet. This is a departure from most all other Lewis cachets as, with the exception of the bridge itself, the entire design is in shades of black. It also seems that a new artist was at work, or an old hand was trying something new, as the trees, rocks and bridge supports are all in a pure black, heavily laid on that, in raking light, shine (the top of the tree at left in particular showing a very clear texture of the applied ink). The stamps are tied by two Yokohama cancels, the 2s and 10s by a 13.12.25-dated Scenic Datestamp; the 10s, 20s and 4s by a foreign mail comb dated 25.12.38. Bright blue "To US" handstamp to left of address. Reverse with typed ") O (" and partially erased penciled "Open this" below, with flap sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. Oddly, a reverse printing of the recipient's address also appears at lower left. Opened at top with a bumped corner and a small tear above "25" of the date in the inscription; stamps and cachet unaffected. Ten covers for this issue are known, as reported in JP., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:14:33 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2163
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Cat No: P10-13
1939 (Apr. 20), Daisen & Setonaikai National Parks complete (J.S.C.A. P10-13. Scott 285-288), On a cover bearing a single-line pre-printed inscription for the issue and an all-over cachet of Abuto-Kannon with sailboats in the distance (based on the 10s stamp design in reverse). The four stamps are tied by two strikes of the Tottori Daisen Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at far right. This is another departure from the standard Lewis cover, as the moon (?) and its reflection on the water (to the immediate left of the 2s stamp) are painted in metallic silver that shines under angled light. Reverse with typed "22" at lower left, and blue handstamped ") N (" and near-circular kan, the latter rotated 90° clockwise. Despite instructions, cleanly opened along flap. A pretty cover, of which JP reports nine known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:15:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2164
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Cat No: P15-18
1939 (Aug. 15), Aso National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P15-18. Scott 290-293), On a smoking caldera of a cachet, whose design is based on the 10s stamp's image. The four stamps of the set are tied by two 14.8.15 Yokohama Scenic Datestamps, with blue "To US" at far right and partly obscured by the 2s stamp. The photographic, almost three-dimensional effect of the cachet is heightened by a layer of reflective darker ink along the front edges of the caldera. As JP 72:2 notes (p. 101, where this cover is imaged), the two-line inscription was altered, the original date of August 10 being corrected to August 15 by impression of a "5" over the "0"—the impression heavy enough on this cover to show through the backflap! A typed "22" at lower left and standard-location blue handstamped ") N (" and vertical oval kan on reverse. Lower left corner creased, but this hardly detracts. One of seven copies known. Very Fine despite the corner crease. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:15:22 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2165
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Cat No: P20-23
1940 (Apr. 20), Daisetsuzan National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P20-23. Scott 303-306), A printed one-line inscription above another of the master painter's works, depicting a sampan sailing among tree-topped islets. The set of four tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp dated 15.4.20, with blue "To US" handstamp at far left. The reverse is, interestingly, completely blank, and the cachet is on a new-style envelope with flat, rather than pointed, backflap, which is unsealed. A beautiful and pristine cover, of which JP records nine. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:15:55 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2166
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Cat No: P25-28
1940 (Aug. 21), Kirishima National Park complete (J.S.C.A. P25-28. Scott 308-311), Another example of the master painter's work, showing mountains through a flower-strewn glad. The four stamps of the set are tied by two strikes of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp dated 15.8.21, with the "To US" handstamp uncharacteristically in purple at far left. Reverse bears two ") N (" indicators, one manuscript in pencil, the other handstamped in blue immediately below. The squared flap of the envelope is sealed by a near-circular kan handstamp in a blue-shading-to-violet. This cover was kept sealed, with the original stiffener included. With strong backlight, two words can be made out on the enclosed card: "Lincoln Zephyr". Lewis was a car salesman, after all…. An absolute beauty of a cover, of which JP reports only seven known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:16:27 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2167
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Cat No: P30-33
1941 (Mar. 10), Daiton and Niitaka-Arisan National Parks complete (J.S.C.A. P30-33. Scott 315-318), Lewis' last-known First Day Cover, and an interesting use of "left-over" cachets. The set honors the National Park established in Formosa, so Lewis went into his stores and pulled out a Formosa common cachet Type II, our familiar litter-bearers, still in their yellow conical hats and pink outfits, if not quite so jauntily (compare Lot 2080). The four stamps are tied by two strikes of the Yokohama 10.3.41 foreign mail comb cancels, with "To US" handstamp at far right in pure purple. Reverse shows "open this" in small caps and vertical oval kan handstamps in purple. Neatly opened at left. JP notes four covers known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:16:47 EST
Sold For 2600
New Year's Stamps
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2173
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1935 (Dec. 25), Yokohama Christmas Day cover, The earlier of two known covers, the second dating from 1938. A bright ship cachet adorns the cover, franked by 10s postage (two of the three stamps commemoratives), tied by 10.12.25 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp and/or 25.12.35 foreign mail comb. Blue "To US" handstamp at left below inscription. "C-9." combination notation and ") N (" instruction typed, with "Don't open" added in pencil. Flap sealed by oval genkan handstamp. Cleanly opened at right. A rare cover, in pristine condition., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:20:06 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2175
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Cat No: N1
1936 (Jan. 1), 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N1. Scott 222), One of six examples known. This front is imaged on page 113 of JP 72:2, but the inscription on the reverse differs slightly from those listed in the journal. A generic cachet of a building in the foreground, with sampans on the water and Mt. Fuji and sun in distance, bearing a single plus a horizontal block of six of the 1½s Mt. Fuji New Year issue, totaling 10½s postage, tied by two New Year's Day Yokohama 11.1.1 special datestamps. Blue "To US" handstamp below inscription. Reverse bears "A First Day Cover,/of a New Issue./_ _ _ _ _ _" and ") O (" at top of the backflap, along with "22" at lower left, all typed. Vertical oval kan handstamp across flap. Opened at left. Minor condition issues (tear affecting top left stamp, bottom right stamp with turned corner) are of minor concern. A scarce item, with an unrecorded caption reverse., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:20:51 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2176
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Cat No: N1
1936 (Jan. 1), 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N1. Scott 222), A second example, from six known (imaged at JP 72:2, p. 113), on a ship cachet showing a path leading to a torii with mountain and sun in background. The seven stamps comprise a single, a vertical pair plus a block of four, all tied by three Yokohama 11.1.1 special New Year's Day comb cancels. Blue "To US" handstamp below inscription noting "New Year's Day,/1936." Reverse only with typed ") O (" instruction and handstamped horizontal oval genkan across seal—lacking any indication that this is a First Day Cover. Opened both left and right. A great cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:21:13 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2177
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Cat No: N2
1937 (Jan. 1), 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N2. Scott 234), Block of four and irregular block of three Wedded Rocks issue, tied to cover with matching cachet and printed inscription, tied by two strikes of the Yokohama 12.1.1 Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower left. Typed ") O (" at top center of backflap and "15" at lower left. Flap sealed by double-framed circular kan handstamp in blue. Neatly opened at right. According to JP, only eight covers are known. A lovely cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:21:30 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2178
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Cat No: N3
1938 (Jan. 1), 2s New Year's Greeting, Year of the Tiger (J.S.C.A. N3. Scott 256), A horizontal pair at upper right of cover immediately below printed inscription, tied by Yokohama 13.1.1 Scenic Datestamp with blue "To US" handstamp alongside. Cachet (discussed and imaged in JP 72:2, p. 116) shows a tiger in profile emerging from a bamboo grove with Mt. Fuji in the distance. Reverse bears blue handstamped ") N (" indicator and typed "15" at lower left, with flap sealed by pair of 8s Mt. Fuji & Deer stamps, making up the 20s postage, tied by Yokohama 13.1.1 New Year's Day comb cancel. One of 14 known Year of the Tiger covers. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:21:51 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2179
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Cat No: N3
1938 (Jan. 1), 2s New Year's Greeting, Year of the Tiger (J.S.C.A. N3. Scott 256), On the second of two cachet designs known for this issue, a rather self-satisfied looking tiger amidst bamboo, with Mt. Fuji in the distance. Horizontal pair of New Year stamps placed below inscription and tied by 13.1.1 Yokohama Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at left. Reverse carries a blue handstamped ") N (" notice, "20" typed twice at lower left, plus an additional 16s postage across backflap, tied by Yokohama New Year's Day comb cancel. Flap partially opened along right-hand side, stopping before reaching the stamps. An eye-catching cover of a three-legged tiger. JP notes 14 covers are known. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:22:29 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2180
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1939 (Sept. 2), "The Year of the Rabbit," Japanese Zodiac cover, On cachet showing rabbits playing in snow, with Mt. Fuji in the distance. 20s postage (a 10s Daisen and Inland Sea National Park issue, plus two definitives) tied by two strikes of the Nippon around-the-world-flight commemorative cancel dated 14.9.2. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. Reverse with small caps "open this" instruction and vertical oval kan handstamp, both in blue. Cover opened along flap. The use of a small commemorative datestamp is unusual on Lewis' covers, with this one even more interesting, as it was the final day of the Nippon's original flight plan, as Britain and France declared war on Germany on Sept. 3, forcing her to cancel her planned European tour and return to Japan over North Africa to the Middle East. JP (72:2, p. 117) notes these covers are "relatively uncommon" and lists three inscription types. Perhaps one of three covers known, but difficult whatever the quantity., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:23:01 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2181
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1939 (Nov. 18), The Year of the Rabbit, Japanese Zodiac cover, On the second known cachet type, showing a pair of rabbits playing in the summer, with Mt. Fuji in the distance. Postage overpaid by 1s, consisting of 4s and 10s Daisen & Inland Sea National Park issues, plus 7s Diamond Mountains definitive, tied by two strikes (one half-way off the cover at left) of the Yokohama Scenic Datestamp dated 14.11.18. Blue "To US" handstamp at bottom center. Reverse bears none of the usual Lewis markings, with the flap unorthodoxly sealed by a cut-out (apparently partly cancelled by a Yokohama comb) of The Last Supper. "Kanagawa Scenic Cancel Yokahama [sic]" in pencil at lower left. Opened a bit roughly at right, but a scarce cover—and the latest known date according to JP. Near Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,400-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:24:45 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2182
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1939 (Jan. 1), Year of the Rabbit postcard from Lewis to New York, The card portraying a rabbit, sun, cherry blossoms and soldier's kit and rifle with bayonet, along with pre-printed New Year's message. Franked by 2s Mt. Nantai stamp, which is tied by Yokohama Scenic Datestamp dated 14.1.1. Reverse bears the heading, "A Japanese New Year Card of Greeting for 1939./(The 'Year of the Rabbit,' Japanese Zodiac.)" along with a blue "To US" handstamp at left and typed address of recipient. Obviously sent under separate cover. A nice collateral item., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:25:22 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2183
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Cat No: Collection
1940 (May 27), The Year of the Dragon, Japanese Zodiac cover, Three First Showa Series definitives tied by two Yokohama Scenic Datestamps dated 15.5.27 to cover with dragon in gray blue with Mt. Fuji and rising sun behind. Blue "To US" handstamp at far right. No markings on reverse, but cut-out from Lewis' stationery used as a seal across the backflap. Opened neatly at right. This cover is illustrated on page 119 of JP 72:2, but the journal fails to mention the enclosed (and included) single-page typed and signed letter from Lewis to Battle. Dated May 25, 1940, the letter is an absolute treasure for the Lewis collector: topics include a word of thanks for Battle's get-well-soon card and its curiosity value in Japan, the death of Lewis' wife (and his look at his own impending mortality), the failed experiment of Japan's first coil issue (and Scott's undervaluing them in their catalogue), plus information on his one-time stamp collection, pawned, "with my gun, and a gold ring," but never redeemed. Be sure to read the entire letter online—it's well worth it., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:25:54 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2184
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1941 (Jan. 1), Year of the Snake postcard, A Seikyokudo postcard depicting cranes flying over buildings with mountains behind, addressed to a client in Louisville. Bears pre-printed message from Lewis (with location of "Yokohama-Nippon", rather than "Japan"). Typed address, violet "To US" and "U.S. of AMERICA." handstamps. Horizontal pair of 5s Tazawas tied by two strikes of (Yokohama) 1.1.41 foreign mail combs. Imaged in JP 72:2, p. 127, though the reverse is incorrectly ascribed there. The last New Year's card Lewis could have sent, as postal relations were severed following Pearl Harbor., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:26:15 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2185
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1941 (Apr. 7), Winter in Japan, A beautiful all-over cachet from Lewis' master painter, depicting a boat moored on the water with snow-covered buildings behind and Mt. Fuji in the distance. One of two cachet designs recorded. Four definitives pay the 20s postage, tied by three Yokohama 7.4.41 foreign mail comb cancels (a bad slug makes the day appear to be "17"). Violet "To US" handstamp at lower right, with receiver's magenta boxed dated handstamp at center (further tying the 3s stamp). Backflap shows client's message, "With my Compliments./F. C. G.", and is sealed by violet vertical oval "kan" handstamp. Neatly opened at top. A simply stunning, late cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:26:41 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2186
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1941 (Apr. 7), Winter in Japan, A second cachet design by the master painter, showing a figure with parasol gazing out at a snow-covered scene with a house nearby. The four stamps totaling 20s are tied by three Yokohama foreign mail combs dated 7.4.41. Violet "To US" handstamp at lower right. Reverse blank save for violet kan vertical oval handstamp. Cleanly opened at left. Addressed to Frederick C. Gustetter, the "F.C.G." of the previous Lot, and mailed the same day. An absolutely beautiful cover, and one of the latest known from Lewis., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 03:27:11 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2187
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1941 (June 5), Karl Lewis' last known cover, Bearing a peaceful all-over cachet of a figure in an outrigger canoe near a palm-lined shore, with a warm and bright sky overhead. Franked by three stamps, each depicting Lewis' beloved Mt. Fuji, and tied by two strikes of a Yokohama/5.6.41/Nippon" foreign mail comb. Violet "To US" handstamp at bottom center. Reverse with only a vertical oval kan handstamp in violet. Opened cleanly along flap. Addressed to a long-time client, this seems a fitting end (as currently recorded) to Lewis' career, the cover with a calm design and addressed to a town named, poetically for an old mariner coming onto his last days, Haven., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
