Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2331
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Cat No: Collection
American Mail Liners: 1935 set of four ships, One each from the eastbound journey of the President Grant, President Jackson, President Jefferson and President McKinley. Three addressed to the same recipient (B.A. Brown in Ohio), the fourth (President McKinley) to Connecticut. Each with a different cachet and combination number. In ship name's alphabetical order: C-11., C-7., C-13. and C-12. Three with ") N (", the President Jackson with typed ") O (" and manuscript "Open this" in pencil. President Grant opened right, President Jackson and President Jefferson opened left. All fresh and bright, the President Grant with a very small piece of tape at upper right corner. The group imaged online., 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, 04:20:04 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2334
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American Mail Liner, SS President Jackson: 1937 (Oct. 3) WEST to Missouri, A four-color franking graces this cachet depicting buildings and trees in foreground with a bright sun appearing behind Mt. Fuji. Blue "To US" handstamp to left of stamps."C-14.N." notation typed on reverse, accompanied by handstamped ") N (" and horizontal oval genkan seal, both in blue. Opened at left. An uncommon WEST journey for a letter from Yokohama to St. Louis. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:20:45 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2335
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American Mail Liner, SS President Jefferson: 1935 (Feb. 23) WEST to New York, The three definitives are tied by two duplexes to a cachet depicting a coastal village with bridge, torii and banners (?) with Mt. Fuji and sun in the distance. Blue "To US" handstamp. Combination "C-8." and ") N (" remarque typed, with horizontal oval kan handstamp across the flap. A scarce WEST marking., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:21:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2337
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Cat No: Collection
American Mail Liners: 1935-36 trio of same-yet-different C-9 combinations, Clear evidence that Lewis' C-numbers depended on denomination rather than issue specifics. Each of the three covers here (President McKinley, Sept. 7, 1935, to Ohio; President Jackson, Dec. 14, 1935, to Oklahoma; and President Jefferson, Mar. 21, 1936, to New Jersey) with a typed "C-9." notation on reverse, each bearing two 1½s Tazawas either side of a 7s of the same issue. The 1½s stamps, however, differ on each cover: booklet singles (corners both!) on the McKinley, coils (see his commentary on these in letters in Lots 2183 & 2361) on the Jackson, and sheet singles on the Jefferson. Coil and booklet singles are much less common on Lewis' covers. Each a matching cachet with various seals used on the back, the Jackson sporting a cut-out from an advertisement showing a Dollar Line steamer underway. A great opportunity for the specialist—or to complete your set of American Mail Liner covers to Mr. Brown of Ohio (see Lot 2331 above)., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:21:36 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2338
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Cat No: Collection
American Mail Liners: 1935 (July 27 & Dec. 14) pair to Seattle, One President Grant (July 27, to Connecticut) and one President Jackson (Dec. 14, to New Jersey), on different cachets and with different combinations ("C-14." and "C-16.", respectively). The President Jackson's cachet the land-at-right, ship-to-left variety. A lovely pair., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:21:57 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2339
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Cat No: Collection
Dollar Steamship Line covers: 1934-36, complete set of 11 ships, An example from each of the Dollar Line "President" ships available to Lewis: the SS President Cleveland, Coolidge, Grant, Hoover, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, McKinley, Pierce, Taft and Wilson. All cacheted (various) with different Japanese frankings (and combination numbers on reverse) or franked by a single 3¢ US Whistler's Mother (Scott #737 or 738). All with typed inscription and "To US" handstamp. Some opened. One or two lightly toned, but on the whole incredibly fresh and clean. See each cover online., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:22:24 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2340
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Cat No: Collection
Dollar Steamship Line covers: 1934-37, 11 ships complete, A copy of each of Lewis' Dollar Line "President" ship covers, from the SS President Cleveland, Coolidge, Grant, Hoover, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, McKinley, Pierce, Taft and Wilson. All variously cacheted with different Japanese frankings (and combination numbers on reverse) or franked by a single 3¢ US Whistler's Mother (Scott #737 or 738). All with typed inscription (the Cleveland with the highly uncommon "-)-)-)" type of underscoring) and "To US" handstamp. Some opened. Perhaps one or two lightly toned, but on the whole incredibly fresh and clean. The set imaged in full online., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:22:46 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2341
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Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Cleveland: 1936 (Jan. 23) to Indiana, Typed inscription on cachet of torii and lamp with Mt. Fuji, sun, ship and birds. The 10s postage paid by a 1s Tazawa, two 1½s Mt. Fuji New Year issues plus a 6s Red Cross. All tied by "U.S.T.P. Sea Post/Jan/23/193[6]/East/S.S> Pres. Cleveland" duplexes. Reverse with another full strike of the duplex, along with typed "C-7" and ") O (", the flap sealed by horizontal kan handstamp. With the cover comes its original enclosure, a letter typed and signed by Lewis on his letterhead showing the Hase Kamakura Scenic Datestamp design. The letter discusses the ship covers available, and asks that Mr. Gasho not send coins again since, as his last letter was not Registered, Lewis had to pay a 30¢ fine. A pretty cover and a glimpse into postal regulations and Lewis' business., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:23:05 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2342
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Cat No: Collection
Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Coolidge: 1935-37 trio of combinations, Comprises two covers dated 1935 (one to Ohio, one to Illinois) plus one from 1937 to Missouri. Three different cachets, each with a different stamp combination used. The Ohio cover is marked "C-14.", Illinois has "C-7." and Missouri, from the 20s rate era, bears "C-13.N." Each marked ") N (", but only the first remains sealed. A different kan handstamp on each, the Missouri example inverted. See them all online. Even Silent Cal would make some noise for this threesome., 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, 04:23:24 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2343
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Cat No: Collection
Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Coolidge: 1936 (Apr. 1) to Connecticut, Similarly cacheted to the previous Lot (though note the very different treatment of the background items), franked by 10s postage (including a 1½s Mt. Fuji New Year), the three stamps tied by two of three "U.S.T.P. Sea Post/East/APR 1/S.S. Pres. Coolidge/1936" duplexes. Blue "To US" handstamp at upper left. Reverse shows that the cachet was painted on upside-down, as the flap seals to the top and is sealed by a Dollar Steamship Lines Inc., Ltd./San Francisco" sticker, and the "C-7." and ") O (" typed remarques at the bottom of the envelope and upside down. A fun little cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:23:42 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2344
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Cat No: Collection
Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Hoover: 1935-37, selection of four covers, Each bearing a different franking combination, the cachets also all-different. The combinations present are "C-9.", "C-12.", "C-10." and "C-7. N.", in chronological order, with destinations of Oklahoma, Connecticut, Ohio and Illinois. Oklahoma and Illinois covers are a little toned around the edges, but the other two are wonderfully fresh, though Ohio has a small tear at bottom center. None of the faults detracts from these covers. Be sure to view them online and then bid. Your stock can only go up., Fine to Very Fine+. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:24:03 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2345
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Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Jackson: 1934 (Mar. 17) WEST to the Philippines, A scarce West-bound cover. The vast majority of Lewis' ship covers were to clients in the US, and thus mailed as the ship sailed East to either San Francisco or Seattle. But mail was also posted on the return journey, as the ship travelled West. This is one such cover. With a cheerful red torii and cherry blossoms in the foreground and Mt. Fuji with sun, ship and birds in the distance. The typed inscription states "By Dollar Steamship Liner, 'President Jackson' to Manila, P.I.,". The 10s paid by three definitives tied by two "U.S.T.P. Sea Post/WEST/MAR/17/1934/S.S. Pres. Jackson" duplexes. The back carries a "C-5." notation and " O " (in quotes), along with a thick-character negative kan handstamp across the flap and a straightline "MAR 27 1934" datestamp receiver. Opened with military precision across the top. A truly difficult-to-find marking, and an uncommon destination., 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, 04:24:26 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2346
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Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Jefferson: 1934 (Mar. 30) WEST to the Philippines, A second West-bound cover, this time aboard the President Jefferson. Cachet shows a torii between trees with Mt. Fuji behind. The 10s postage —four definitives—is tied by one full and three partial strikes of the ship's duplex dated "MAR/30/1934/WEST". "C-7." notation on reverse along with " N " (in quotations) typed, a double-framed square kan handstamp plus an "APR 9- 1934" straightline personal receiver. Opened at top. Slightest hint of toning and wear at right. A great cover and a scarce destination., 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, 04:24:43 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2348
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Dollar Steamship Liner, SS President Lincoln: 1935-37, one cover per year, All eastbound to San Francisco and points beyond. The 1935 cover (Sept. 4) to Ohio bears an uncommon village scene at bottom left with bridge, torii and unidentified structures, postage paid by three definitives with blue "To US" handstamp. Reverse with "C-8." and ") N (" both typed and rotated kan handstamp across flap. The 1936 cover (Nov. 26) is addressed to the Western Stamp Collector in Oregon. Its cachet is the land at right/ship to left variety, franked by two Tazawas (including a 1½s booklet single) plus a 1½s Diet Building commemorative. "To US" handstamp as expected, plus on reverse "C-9." and ") O (" typed with pictorial handstamp as seal. Its only flaw is a longish tear at the bottom. Finally, the Sept. 15, 1937, cover to Missouri has a variety of a building and torii design, with 20s in definitives and "To US" handstamp. Reverse with typed "C-11.N." notation plus blue ") N (" and oval genkan handstamps in blue. Each opened (1935 at right, others at top). A grand trio with several less common cachets., Very Fine overall. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:25:15 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2358
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USS Black Hawk: 1934 (June 12) cover to M.B. Owens in Shanghai,Cacheted, and addressed to Owens aboard the ship, "C/o Naval Purchasing Office" in Shanghai. The three Tazawas, totaling 3s, illustrate the reduced postage rate to China in effect at the time. Each stamp is tied by a Yokohama foreign mail comb dated 12.6.34, and further tied by Shanghai bilingual "15 6 34" slogan c.d.s.'s. Cachet is of a tree on a knoll with Mt. Fuji and sun, birds and ship behind. Reverse bears typed "C-1." notation and ") O (" remarque, along with blue handstamped vertical oval kan across the flap and circled "KL" at right. Opened at right; sadly no correspondence here. Still a lovely cover and part of the Lewis-Owens correspondence., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:27:27 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2364
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USS Gold Star: 1935 (Feb. 6) cacheted design to Ohio, Again to C. Wright Richell on his pre-printed and supplied envelope. The cachet depicts a gated wall with trees enclosed, with a steamer far out to sea and Mt. Fuji and a brilliant sun in the background. Lewis' typed inscription at upper right. A 2¢ Fourth Bureau Issue and 1¢ Washington Bicentennial are tied by a thick "U.S.S. GOLD STAR/FEB/6/1935" three-bar "Yokohama/Japan" (no flowers) c.d.s. Blue Beikokuyuki stamp across Mt. Fuji, plus a blue "U.S. of AMERICA." straightline handstamp below the pre-printed address. Reverse with only "10" typed at lower left and the near-circular kan handstamp across the flap. Heavy wrinkle at far left (front only) not immediately visible as the artist hid it along the tree lines. Still a pretty cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:29:18 EST
Sold For 1200
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Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2270
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Asama-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1934 (Jan. 18) to Ontario,The sole ship cover to Canada in this sale —and a very early cacheted example, the covers painted sometime between Oct. 5 and Nov. 18, 1933, with this used just two months later. A beautiful rendering of the sun behind Mt. Fuji, with tree line and ship on the waves in the foreground, the five-color franking tied by two solid strikes of the ship's I.J. Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To Canada" handstamp at lower left. Reverse with typed "C-2." combination and opening of remarque of " N " (in quotations), with flap sealed by blue horizontal oval double-framed kan handstamp. Two Kitchener, Ont., receivers dated FE 8/34 on reverse as well. A grand cover all around., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:02:28 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2271
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Asama-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1934 (Jan. 18) to Oklahoma, An early cacheted cover showing a building on spit of land, with Mt. Fuji, sun and ship behind. Dark blue "To US" handstamp as usual below typed service inscription at top. The four stamps are tied by two ship I.J. Sea Post Scenic Datestamps. "C-1." and "O" (in quotations) noted on reverse, with flap sealed by toothed oval kan handstamp. Slightest hint of toning at right. Opened neatly along flap., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:02:42 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2272
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Asama-Maru I.J. Seapost covers: 1934 (Jan. 18 & Mar. 15) to the US,A pair of identically cacheted covers (though compare and contrast the design differences), each with typed inscription at top and blue "To US" handstamp at left. January cover (to Illinois) is noted "C-1." and " O " (in quotes) on reverse; March cover, to Massachusetts, bears combination number "C-34." Each opened, January at top, March at bottom, with kan handstamp sealing the flap of each. Toning to top of March cover front. Still, a pretty pair of early cacheted ship covers., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:03:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2273
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Chichibu-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1933 (Dec. 9) to New York, A bright and lively cachet, with typed inscription at top, blue "To US" handstamp at left and two good strikes of the ship's Scenic Datestamp tying the three adhesives. Combination "C-24." and " O " (in quotation marks) typed on reverse, with flap sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. "Carl O. Flint." in ink neatly running up the left on back. Cleanly opened at bottom. Slight toning along top edge, but a nice cover nonetheless., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:03:13 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2275
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Cat No: Collection
Chichibu-Maru I.J. Seapost covers: 1934 (Feb. 15 & Apr. 12) to the US, A pair of differently cacheted covers, still incredibly fresh, each with typed inscription and two strikes of the Scenic Datestamp from the ship's post office. The February cover, addressed to Michigan, has the "To US" handstamp in the usual blue with, on reverse, typed "C-27" notation and " O " (in quotations) remarque, the flap sealed by a vertical oval kan. April's cover, sent to New Jersey, has a dark violet "To US" handstamp on front, with "c-4." (uncharacteristically, a lower-case "c") and " N " in quotations, the same vertical kan handstamp sealing the flap. Both opened (February at left, April along flap) and looking amazingly good for 85 years old., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:03:47 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2277
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Heian-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1934 (Mar. 13) to Indiana, Cacheted, depicting a tree on hill with Mt. Fuji, sun, ship and birds. The 10s postage, including a 9½s Airmail, is tied by two strikes of the ship's I.J. Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at upper left. Combination number "C-6." and opening remarque of " N " (in quotation marks) typed at top reverse, with square kan seal across flap. A pretty cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:04:14 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2279
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Hikawa-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1934 (Feb. 6) to Illinois, Cover with cachet depicting a torii among trees, with Mt. Fuji, sun, birds and ship in the distance. Typed inscription at top and blue "To US" handstamp at upper left. The three definitives are tied by two crystal-clear Scenic Datestamps from the ship dated 6.2/1934. Combination designation of "C) 4 ." and opening remarque " N " (in quotation marks) on reverse, with flap sealed by vertical kan handstamp. Slight tear to backflap (expertly resealed) is of no consequence. A nice cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:04:37 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2280
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Hikawa-Maru I.J. Seapost covers: 1934 (Mar. 7) pretty pair, Two from the same sailing, one to New Jersey with combination C-3 on torii-and-trees cachet design, the other to Pennsylvania with C-5 on tree-on-knoll design. Both with blue "To US" handstamp and two I.J. Sea Post Scenic Datestamps. Each marked " N " (in quotation marks) but opened along flap anyway. Slight damage to back of Pennsylvania envelope, but fronts sound and generally clean. A nice duo., Nearly Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,400-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:04:56 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2284
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Hiye-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1933 (Dec. 30) to Massachusetts, With such a gorgeous cachet, we had to give you a second chance. Typed inscription at top, violet "To US" handstamp at upper left, and three solid strikes of the ship's Scenic Datestamp are all on the front. Reverse bears typed "C-5." notation and " N O as the opening remarque. A thick-character, double-framed oval kan handstamp seals the flap. We don't know what the stiffener is (the cover was never opened), but it is heavier than anything else we've come across in this sale. A true beauty of a cover., 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, 04:06:07 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2285
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Shidzuoka-Maru I.J. Seapost cover: 1932 (July 26) to Kansas, Posted on the date the ship's Scenic Datestamp was introduced. Typed inscription at top, with Lewis using an alternate spelling of the ship's name ("Shizuoka"), with five-color franking tied by three clear "26 7./1932/Shidzuoka-Maru/I.J. Sea Post" cancels. Vertical kan handstamp in blue on front along with penciled "S" at lower left. Reverse with penciled "C-2." combination notation, vertical blue fu-in handstamp across flap, and penciled "Signed L.R./1st sailing" at lower left. Addressed to the Weekly Philatelic Gossip, with typed and signed letter enclosed, dated July 25. In the letter, Lewis notes that the ship "will use,for the first time, tomorrow (July 26th) a PICTORIAL CACHET on all letters mailed on board." He goes on to say that he is very busy, "two steamers with mails having arrived the same day in Yokohama…", but promising copy and payment for further advertising in the journal. The Shidzuoka-Maru's post office was open only between July 26 and Sept. 30, 1932, making any cover from the ship incredibly rare—with this being a "First Day Cover" of sorts., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:06:25 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2287
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Cat No: Collection
Seapost Nippon covers: 1934-35, six ships, six combinations, Each with a typed inscription at top, and varying cachet design, destination and date. Combinations C-1 through C-6 present as follows: C-1: Hiye-Maru (Feb. 21, 1935), C-2: Heian-Maru (June 29, 1934), C-3: Asama-Maru (July 12, 1934), C-4: Hikawa-Maru (Dec. 15, 1934), C-5: Chichibu-Maru (Aug. 17, 1934) and C-6: Tatsuta-Maru (Aug. 24, 1934). Markings on reverse vary. All but the C-1 cover opened. Some toning on the C-5 and C-6 covers, mainly visible on reverse. A great group of combinations., Very Fine as a whole. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 4,500. Est. HK$4,000-4,500 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-4,500
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:06:56 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2288
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Cat No: Collection
Seapost Nippon covers: 1935-36, set of six with printed inscriptions, Similar to the prior Lot, but these covers with the inscription at top printed, the ship's name added by Lewis by typewriter. The set comprises C-1 through C-6, each on a different ship's cover with varying cachets. C-1: Chichibu-Maru (Aug. 14, 1935), C-2: Hikawa-Maru (July 18, 1935), C-3: Hiye-Maru (Aug. 1, 1935), C-4: Asama-Maru (Nov. 7, 1936), C-5: Heian-Maru (Mar. 12, 1936) and C-6: Tatsuta-Maru (Aug. 22, 1936). All opened except C-4. C-5 cover toned but still presentable. A chance to own all six ships' covers., A Very Fine group. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 4,500. Est. HK$4,000-4,500 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-4,500
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:07:07 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2289
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (Sept. 11) to Washington, A second cover from the same sailing, with tree on bluff in the foreground. Typed inscription, slightly faded blue "To US" handstamp at upper left, and two clear Sea Post Nippon Scenic Datestamps tying the four stamps, one a Red Cross commemorative. The reverse is where this cover gets interesting, though: Instead of the usual combination notation, Lewis here has "Ship cover./No. C-1." And while there is no opening remarque, Lewis has typed his name and address at the bottom of the flap, which was sealed by a 1934 Japan Anti-Tuberculosis seal (subsequently torn when the cover was opened along the flap). Light evidence of prior mounting on back. An interesting (and unique in this sale) set of back markings., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:07:28 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2290
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (Sept. 11) to New York, A wonderfully fresh cover with cachet portraying a path to a building with ship, birds, Mt. Fuji and sun beyond. Inscription typed, blue "To US" handstamp as usual, and two strikes of the Asama-Maru's Sea Post Nippon handstamp tying the four stamps. "C-3." and ") N (" typed; horizontal double-framed oval kan handstamp across flap. A pretty cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:07:42 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2291
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon covers: 1934 (Sept. 11),A pair of covers from the same sailing, the first to Virginia, the second to Illinois. Both with blue "To US" handstamp as usual. Each with a different cachet and combination (Virginia being C-4, Illinois C-1). Virginia cover marked ") N (" and opened right, Illinois marked ") O (" and opened along flap. Some foxing, mainly to back, on the Virginia cover, but cachets fresh and clean on both. A pretty pair., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:07:57 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2292
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon covers: 1935 (July 11) & 1937(Jan. 15), Two covers from the busiest period of Lewis' business. Both with printed inscription and blue "To US" handstamp. The 1935 cover, to Michigan, has a trees-on-hill cachet and a C-1 combination tied by two strikes of the Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. The cover from 1937, sent to Nebraska, has the two stamps (including 9½s Airmail; combination C-6) tied by a single strike of the cancel on a cachet of a house overlooking the sea. Pictorial handstamp across the flap on 1935 and double-framed box kan handstamp on 1937. Both opened, despite the ") N (" remarque. A nice pair of covers., Very Fine. 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, 04:08:31 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2293
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1936 (Jan. 21) to Washington, A lovely trees-on-hill cachet, with printed inscription. The three stamps—all commemoratives, uncommon for Lewis—are tied by two neat strikes of the ship's Scenic Datestamp, with an under-inked "To US" handstamp at left. Reverse with "Sp'l." combination notation and ") O (" remarque typed, with "open this" added in pencil below. A pictorial handstamp seals the flap. Opened at top neatly, as one would expect from someone who worked at the Seattle Post Office's Philatelic Window., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:08:44 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2294
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Asama-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1936 (July 12) to Illinois, A cacheted cover with printed inscription, blue "To US" at far right, and two solid strikes of the ship's Scenic Datestamp tying the five-color franking. Reverse with typed "C-2" notation and ") O (", and near-circular kan handstamp across flap. Cover opened along flap. Included with the cover is a single-page typed and signed letter, which turns out to be a goldmine of information: thanking Mr. Johnson for the plate blocks sent as payment, Lewis notes, "I am delighted to get them; and so is my wife; who collects U.S., as I am too busy for collecting nowadays." After a discussion of the Japanese and American liners' covers available, Lewis turns to his personal history, telling that he was named for a German friend of his father's, reminiscing about his time in Germany, and closing with the cheeky, "I have also been to Cape Grabusa, on the Island of Crete, in the Mediterranean; but never in your city." A spectacular letter that provides more information—and raises more questions—on Lewis' pre-Yokohama days. All imaged online., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:08:58 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2295
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (June 14) to New York,From the first day of the ship's Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. Inscription is typed on tree-on-knoll cachet, with left-most of the five stamps partially covering the blue "To US" handstamp. Three clear strikes of the "Chichibu-Maru/Sea Post/Nippon/14.8/1934" Scenic Datestamp. "C-2." and ") N (" typed on reverse, with flap sealed by vertical kan handstamp. A nice "First Day" of the cancel., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:09:12 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2296
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (Dec. 11) to Missouri, Bearing a "C-1."/[manuscript] "Special" combination: a 1s Tazawa plus two Red Cross commemoratives. The tree-on-knoll cachet has a typed inscription, blue "To US" handstamp and two nice strikes of the ship's Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. ") N (" typed on reverse, with double-framed kan handstamp across flap. "12/27/34" date received penciled in on the front at lower right. An uncommon "Special" combination, noted in Lewis' own hand., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:09:23 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2297
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (Dec. 11) to Ohio, A typed inscription on a house-on-ground cachet bearing the uncommon "C-11" combination franking, here including a 3s Red Cross commemorative. Two strikes of the Sea Post Scenic Datestamp tie the four stamps, with blue "To US" handstamp at their immediate left. Typed "C-11." and ") O (" on backflap, sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. Opened along flap., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:09:34 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2298
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon covers: a 1935 (Sept. 14) & 1937 (Aug. 13) pair, On nearly matching cachet designs, each with printed inscription and blue "To US" handstamp. The 1935 cover, bound for Pennsylvania, bears 10s postage (including a 9½s Airmail), noted "C-6." on reverse with typed ") N (" remarque and double-framed square kan handstamp. The 1937 cover (to Missouri) has 20s postage, the three definitives designated "C-5.N." on reverse, which only has a blue handstamped ") N (" remarque. 1935 opened top, 1937 at left. A nice, two-rate pair., Very Fine. 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, 04:10:10 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2299
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1935 (June 14) to Connecticut, The house-on-ground cachet bearing a printed inscription, blue "To US" handstamp, and four-color franking tied by two clear strikes of the Sea Post Scenic Datestamp for the ship. Reverse with typed "C-3." notation and ") N (" remarque, along with horizontal oval kan handstamp and a hand-written note from Lewis running up the left side, "Next cover will be late." Light crease at bottom center hardly detracts., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:10:33 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2300
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1935 (Aug. 11) to Kentucky, An unusual three-commemorative franking (two Red Cross issues plus a 6s Manchurian Emperor's Visit), tied by two ship Sea Post Scenic Datestamps, on a house-on-ground printed inscription cachet. Reverse with typed "C-6." with "Sp'l" added in blue pen. Opening remarque of ") N (" typed, vertical blue kan handstamp across flap, and a circled "43" handstamp in black. Neatly opened at right. A nice "Special"., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:10:45 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2301
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1935 (Aug. 11) to Illinois, A neat trees-on-knoll cachet with printed inscription top, blue "To US" handstamp, and four definitives tied by two strikes of the ship's Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. Reverse with typed "C-1." and ") O (" and pictorial handstamp across flap in blue. Included with the cover are the original enclosures, a typed and signed letter, dated Aug. 8, 1935, on letterhead with the design at top in brown, plus a revised price list (no date) with many additional changes made either by hand or typed. including, "MY SHIPS' COVERS ARE THE HANDSOMEST COVERS YOU EVER SAW, and only a dime each." The letter mentions six Japanese liners and 11 Dollar Steamship liners for which covers are offered, and much, much more., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:11:03 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2302
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1935 (Aug. 11) to Michigan, A lovely cachet with torii before Mt. Fuji and printed inscription, the three stamps tied by two Sea Post Scenic Datestamps with a blue "To US" handstamp to left. Postage paid by two definitives and a 1½s Red Cross commemorative, noted on reverse as typed "C-4." with "sp'l" penciled below. Opening ") N (" typed, with horizontal blue kan handstamp across flap. Neatly opened at top despite instructions otherwise. A pretty cover, and an uncommon "Special"., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:11:24 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2304
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Chichibu-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1937 (Apr. 9) to Connecticut,Our astronomer friend strikes again, this time with the sun's disk completely black. A printed inscription tops this house-on-a-bluff cachet, with a heavy layer of black applied to the sun (hints of red show through). Interestingly bearing only 6s postage, despite the flap having at one time been sealed; the two stamps tied by the Chichibu-Maru's Sea Post Scenic Datestamp. "C-3." combination typed on reverse, with blue handstamped ") N (" and oval kan across flap. Light toning to the back and top of front, but a conversation piece for sure., Nearly Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:11:51 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2305
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Kamakura-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1939 (Feb. 8) to Ohio, An ebullient cover, only fitting for the first day of the ship's Scenic Datestamp use. The cachet depicts several buildings nestled against a low hill, Mt. Fuji with sun, birds and ship in distance; printed inscription and blue "To US" handstamp. Two National Park issues plus a 14s Showa First Issue definitive are all neatly tied by a "Kamakura-Maru/Sea Post/Nippon/8. 2/1939" Scenic Datestamp. Reverse notes "C-14.n." and ") O (", both typed, with "Open this" added in pencil. Further adding to the festivities is the pictorial handstamp across the flap. Later penciled notes on back can easily be ignored. Opened at left. The Kamakura-Maru was the final incarnation of the Chichibu-Maru, whose spelling was changed briefly to Titibu-Maru before being renamed entirely. A late Lewis ship cover. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:12:25 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2306
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Heian-Maru Seapost Nippon covers: 1934-37 group of five, On various cachets, the 1934 and 1935 covers with typed inscriptions, the 1936 and 1937 printed. Combinations include C-2 (1934, to Oklahoma), C-6 (1934, to New York), C-1 (1935 to Missouri and 1936 to New Jersey) and C-2.N. (1937 to Missouri). Each opened. The 1937 cover a less common variety, with the main design at right and the ship sailing towards left. Light overall toning on the 1934 Oklahoma cover, the others fresh. A nice group from the Heian-Maru., Very Fine selection. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:12:46 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2307
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Heian-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1935 (May 2) to Connecticut, A nice ship cachet of Mt. Fuji with tree line, with a five-color franking tied by three Sea Post Scenic Datestamps on the sole two-line inscription cover in this sale. Blue "To US" handstamp at far left. Typed "C-2." and ") N (" on reverse along with a pictorial handstamp across the flap. Opened at top neatly. Pretty., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:12:58 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2308
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Heian-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1937 (Mar. 18) to Connecticut, With Large Commemorative Datestamp for Prince & Princess Chichibu's journey to England for the Coronation of King George VI. (The first part of their trip was aboard the Heian-Maru.) The Large Commemorative Datestamp depicts the ship and Japanese and British flags, and is dated 12.3.18 and bears the ship's name at bottom. Two strikes tie the four definitives to the otherwise standard ship cover. "C-1." noted reverse, along with handstamped ") N (" and pictorial seal in blue. Neatly opened along flap. A nice example of the cancel., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:13:18 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2309
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Heian-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1937 (Aug. 19) to Kansas, With the Sea Post Scenic Datestamp in bright cherry red rather than the standard red brown. The new 20s rate tied by two Scenic Datestamp strikes, with "C-1.N." and ") O (" typed on reverse and pictorial handstamp sealing flap. Enclosed is a same-day dated letter from Lewis, on brown letterhead, discussing the increase in costs for covers, the six Japanese and ten Dollar Line ships available, and a request not to send coin in letters as a tax is levied against them. Opened top and right. An arresting cancel, the brightest we've seen., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:13:35 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2310
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Heian-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1938 (Aug. 24) to Illinois, Bearing two 13.8.24-dated Yokohama Scenic Datestamps. House-on-hill cachet with printed inscription, 20s postage including a New Year issue. Blue "To US" handstamp at left. "C-5.N." notation typed on reverse, with a manuscript ")O(" over-stamped by blue ") N (" and penciled "Do not open this". Double-framed horizontal oval kan handstamp across flap. Heavy stiffener. The use of the Yokohama cancel is curious, as the ship's post office was open until August 1941. The sole example in this sale., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 04:13:48 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2311
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Hikawa-Maru Seapost Nippon cover: 1934 (Oct. 25) to California,The sole Sea Post comb cancel in this sale. The cover's cachet depicts a road leading to a torii, with mountain and sun, steamer and sampans, plus birds, in the distance. Typed inscription at top with much-faded "To US" handstamp at upper left. The four Tazawa issues, three 1s oranges and a 7s yellow, are tied by three "Hikawa-Maru/Sea Post/25.10.34/Nippon" combs. "C-21." and ") O (" typed reverse, with thick-character negative kan handstamp sealing flap. Opened top. Light overall toning, but a nice-looking cover still., Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
