Ampin, Island of Formosa: 1934 (June29) to New York,JP 69:4, p. 194 states, "Only one of these covers is known and dated 5 February 1937." But this cover is cancelled nearly three years earlier, making it the earliest known example from this location. The cover bears common cachet Type I (two men carrying a litter), and is overfranked with 10½s postage, the four stamps tied by two strong strikes of the Anpin Scenic Datestamp. Note also that unlike the 1937 cover (see the next Lot), Lewis here captions the cover "Ampin" (as pronounced) rather than "Anpin" (as transliterated into Japanese from the original Chinese Anping). Gray blue "To US" handstamp set against the background mountain. Combination "C - 10." and opening remarque of ") N (" both typed on backflap. Penciled "Lee" top center, with flap sealed by large square kan handstamp in blue. An unrecorded cover to delight any collector!, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:33:08 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2072
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Anpin. Island of Formosa: 1937 (Feb. 5) to Connecticut, The cover described by JP as the only one known (though now see the previous Lot). Cachet of mountains and trees, also used on a Taihoku cover but there without the sun, is uncommon for Lewis as it is placed at the right. Two Tazawas make up the 10s postage and are tied by a single 12.2.5-dated Anpin Scenic Datestamp depicting a Dutch sailor and ship. The stamps further carry "MERIDEN" [CT] double-oval mute cancels in black. Blue "To US" handstamp strongly struck at left. Reverse bears typed "C-23." combination notation, plus blue handstamped ") N (" remarque and near-circular kan handstamp across flap. One of only two covers known from Anpin, and the only one so inscribed. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:33:31 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2073
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Byoto, Island of Formosa: 1934 (Sept. 14) to New York, One of two covers known incorrectly captioned "Byoto" rather than the correct "Heito". Both "Byoto" covers are dated Sept. 14, 1934 (see JP 69:4, p. 191) and, unmentioned there, both use the same cachet (common Type I, litter-bearers) and are addressed to the same recipient, H. Carleton Stewart (JP images the second "Byoto" cover, which clearly differs from this). The 10s postage is tied by two light but clear strikes of the Heito Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp to the left. "C-34." and ") N (" both typed on reverse. Unusually, no handstamp across bottom of flap to seal. A pretty "goof"., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,400. Est. HK$3,000-3,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-3,400
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:33:50 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2074
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Heito, Island of Formosa: 1935 (Sept. 20) to Pennsylvania, An unrecorded, latest-known cover from Heito—and now one of two covers known properly named in Lewis' caption. JP (see above for citation) notes that the "Heito" cover is dated 29 June 1934 and that its cachet depicts "a banana tree laden with fruit standing before a mountain." This cover bears the lower right trees and mountain with sun cachet as used at Anpin (see Lot 2072 above), with its 10½s postage tied by two full and a partial third strike of Heito Scenic Datestamp dated unmistakably 10.9.20. Usual blue "To US" handstamp at left, with backflap having typed "C-25." combination and ") N (" remarque, with toothed horizontal oval kan handstamp as seal. Reverse shows multiple previous mounting remnants (glue stains), but the cover's face is as fresh as the day it was painted. A great find!, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:34:08 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2075
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Kohoku, Island of Formosa: 1934 (Sept. 14) to New York, One of three covers known from (correctly) Hokuko [Peikang], and the only one erroneously inscribed "Kohoku" by Lewis, reading the name in the datestamp reversed. A lovely example of a common cachet Type II (a ploughman), and the cover erroneously described as "only the tops of the figures are visible," in JP 69:4, p. 195 (the author working from the image in JP 51:2, p. 58, where the cover is shown truncated). See our image: this cover is full-figured. The 10s postage is tied by two strikes of the Hokuko Scenic Datestamp in violet rather than the universally used shades of red. Blue "To US" handstamp at upper left. Combination notation "C-33." and opening remarque ") N (" typed, with flap tip sealed by blue vertical oval kan handstamp. A pretty cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:34:42 EST
Sold For 18000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2076
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Mt. Niitaka, Island of Formosa: 1937 (May 6) to California, Based on information in JP 69:4 (pp. 189-191), this is an unrecorded cover from Mt. Niitaka, and only the second one known. The cover bears the all-over cachet of the mountain, but with only 6s postage (meeting the pre-April 1 unsealed letter rate), which is tied by two Taihoku Scenic Datestamps. Bright blue "To US" handstamp immediately below inscription. Reverse only shows "C-20." combination notation. The other Mt. Niitaka cover, imaged in the referenced JP article, is dated Jan. 6, 1936, making the cover here the latest-known usage on this cover/caption combination. Light crease at upper left of no importance. A cover as breathtaking as actually climbing the mountain would be!, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:35:13 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2077
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Shinjo, Island of Formosa: 1935 (Sept. 20) to Pennsylvania, The unique cover, discussed and imaged in JP 70:2, p. 115. Bi-color 10s postage tied by two heavy strikes of attractive Shinjo Scenic Datestamp on a litter-bearer Type I common cachet, with blue "To US" handstamp at far left. Reverse bears "C-24." combination notation and " N (" opening remarque, both typed, along with near-circular kan handstamp in blue, along with (not mentioned in JP) a Victoria, Hong Kong, 26 SP 35 transit in black! Stains from mounting adhesive on back do not affect the front. Of interest to both the Karl Lewis collector and the postal historian, this is the sole Asian transit noted in this sale. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:35:36 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2078
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Cat No: Collection
Taihoku, Island of Formosa: 1934 (Dec. 28) to Missouri, A relatively early cover (JP 69:4, pp. 189-191, records dates between March 22, 1933 and March 5, 1940), bearing a bright common cachet Type II (the bashful ploughman, behind the trees), 10s total postage and a crystal-clear Taihoku 9.12.28 Scenic Datestamp. Usual blue "To US" handstamp at top left, with typed "C-23." and ") N (" on backflap. No handstamp used as a seal. Imaged in JP 69:4, p. 190. Fresh and clean; a lovely addition to your collection., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:35:53 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2079
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Taihoku, Island of Formosa: 1935 (Feb. 6) to New York, A clean example of the litter-bearers Type I common cachet, franked with three definitives making up the international rate of 10s, the stamps tied by two strikes each of the Taihoku Scenic Datestamp and the roman-letter trisected "Taihoku/6.2.35/Taiwan/Japan" foreign mail comb cancel. Blue "To US" handstamp as normal. "C-14" and ") N (" typed on backflap, which is sealed by near-circular kan handstamp in blue. Remnant of white label used as a hinge at top back. Opened top., 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, 02:36:14 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2080
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Cat No: Collection
Taihoku, Island of Formosa: 1937 (May 24) to New Jersey, There's nothing common about this common cachet! Clearly painted by a different hand to those offered above, the litter-bearers sport conical hats (present on only one other cachet in this sale, Lot 2167), along with the brightest fuchsia jacket and leggings you'll ever see! 6s postage paying the (old?) unsealed letter rate tied by two solid Taihoku strikes dated 12.5.24, with the usual "To US" in less-common bright blue. Backflap (never sealed) is tucked in, but combination "C-1.new." is noted in its usual position. One cover that will definitely attract attention., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:36:41 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2081
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Taihoku, Island of Formosa: 1937 (Nov. 5) to Missouri, Common cachet Type II (the ploughman, again behind the trees), franked by 20s postage and tied by three crisp strikes of the Taihoku Scenic Datestamp, though the date slugs were worn or lightly struck. Blue "To US" handstamp high at left. "C-21.N." combination typed, with blue handstamped ") N (" and double-framed circular kan across flap., 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, 02:37:01 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2082
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Tamsui, Island of Formosa: 1934 (July 20) to Michigan, An unreported second July 20, 1934, cover. JP 69:4, p. 193, with illustration p. 187, notes two known covers, one this date, one dated Feb. 20, 1935; one inscribed "Tamsui" (the Taiwanese name), one "Tansui" (the Japanese). The 1934 cover illustrated in the journal is addressed to New York. This cover bears common cachet Type II, though here there's nothing bashful about this ploughman, going full boustrophedon in pink in an open field. Two lovely Tansui Scenic Datestamps tie each of the stamps making up the 10s rate. Blue "To US" handstamp as usual. Combination notation "C-26." and opening remarque of ") N (" both typed, with vertical oval kan handstamp sealing flap. Neatly opened at top. The earliest known date for this location—and one of only two so-inscribed covers now known., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:37:30 EST
Sold For 2600
Hokkaido
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2038
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Onuma Park, Hokkaido: 1937 (Apr. 28) to California, Cacheted with an all-over design showing a bridge across a river, with Mt. Koma in the distance (see the Komagatake Volcano cover below, with its Scenic Datestamp portraying the mountain), and franked with 6s postage to meet the unsealed letter rate. The four stamps are tied by two strikes of the Sapporo Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp alongside. Reverse shows only the combination notation "C-27 new". A lovely and fresh cover—and a one-of-a-kind., 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, 02:18:13 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2039
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Komagatake Volcano, Hokkaido: 1937 (Jan 22) to Connecticut, A generic hut-with-birds cachet, made site-specific by the addition of Mt. Koma in the distance. Franked by two Wedded Rocks flanking a 7s Tazawa, all three stamps tied by two outstanding strikes of a 12.1.22-dated Onuma Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at left below inscription. Reverse bears "C-24." typed combination notation, a blue ") N (" handstamped opening remarque, plus a blue vertical oval kan handstamp across the flap. A remarkably clean cover, and the only one recorded., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:18:34 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2040
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Sapporo, Hokkaido: 1937 (Apr. 25) to California, Bearing the same cachet as the Onuma Park cover above, but showing slight design differences (including a Komagatake that nearly pops off the envelope). The eye-catching four-color franking totaling 6s is tied by two strikes of the Matsushima Kaigan Scenic Datestamp (located not in Hokkaido, but in Miyagi Prefecture on Honshu!). Blue "To US" handstamp at right, with the sole marking on the reverse being the combination "C-26 new". Sent unsealed. The only recorded cover from Sapporo—so bid high and raise a glass when you win! Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:18:57 EST
Sold For 2000
Honshu
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2041
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Habu, Island of Oshima: 1935 (May 31) to Ohio, The sole known example from Habu, according to JP 70:6, pp. 311-312. The cover is illustrated by all-over common cachet Type 3Ba (a less common variety, lacking sun behind the mountain), and is slightly overfranked with 10½s postage, which includes two commemoratives. The three stamps are tied by two deep-colored Tokyo/Habuminato 10.5.31 Scenic Datestamps. Regular "To US" handstamp in blue to left of stamps; reverse bears "C-25." combination and typed ") N (" opening remarque, with flap sealed by Lewis' sake gourd handstamp. A crisp, clean cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:19:47 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2043
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Hase, Kamakura: 1934 (Apr. 9) to Ohio, Adorned by common cachet Type 2Aa (Mt. Fuji with sun and birds, with tree line and waves in foreground), inscribed as usual at top left, and franked by combination "C-1." Stamps are tied by two strikes of the Kamakura Hase Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp above the summit. Combination noted on reverse, with " O " opening remarque using quotation marks rather than the more common parentheses. Blue square kan handstamp placed across bottom of flap as a seal. Cover opened neatly along flap, with contents a cut-out from the Kaihin Hotel, Kamakura, with picture and description of the Great Buddha statue. This cover is imaged in JP 70:6, on page 313., 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, 02:20:38 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2044
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Hase, Kamakura: 1935 (Feb. 14) single-line inscription to California, The sole-known ship's cover referenced by JP (see pp. 312-314 of the Dec. 2015 issue, where this cover is illustrated), with an uncommon single-line inscription at top left—necessitated by the franking combination. The seven stamps are tied by four Kamakura Hase Scenic Datestamps, with the blue "To US" handstamp moved to bottom center. Typed on the backflap are the combination notation "C-60" and the remarque ") O (", with a large oval kan handstamp across the flap. Neatly opened at top. Front ever so slightly toned, but still a great, uniquely known cover., Nearly 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, 02:21:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2045
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Hase, Kamakura: 1935 (Feb. 14) to Illinois, Bearing a cachet of the Daibutsu, with a franking nearly as impressive: 10s in 1s Tazawas (horizontal block of 8 with perforations separated between positions 5 and 6 but carefully realigned, plus a similar horizontal pair), all tied by three strikes of the Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at far left. No combination or opening notations on backflap, which is sealed by a large square kan handstamp in blue. Opened at right. A regal cover, sure to grab attention., 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, 02:21:23 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2046
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Hase, Kamakura: 1935 (Feb. 28) to New York, A second cover from the previous Lot's artist, this one franked by two 1½s Tazawa coils either side of a 7s of the same issue. Coils are almost never seen on these covers—this is one of only two examples in this sale (see Lewis' remarks on them in several letters, Lots 2183 and 2361). Two Kamakura Hase Scenic Datestamps tie, with blue "To US" handstamp at far left. Combination notation of "C-J's'n" and typed ") N (" opening remarque, with large horizontal oval kan handstamp across flap., 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, 02:22:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2047
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Cat No: Collection
Hase, Kamakura: 1937 (Apr. 5) to California, A third Daibutsu cover, but clearly from another of Lewis' artists, showing a very different style and aesthetic. Unlike with the postage due-inducing cover elsewhere in the sale (see Lot 2115), Lewis was aware of the April 1 rate increase and franked accordingly, providing a pretty four-color array of definitives to be tied by two Kamakura Hase Scenic Datestamps. Usual blue "To US" handstamp. Reverse shows only "C-24 new" combination notation; although originally sealed (and since opened), there is no opening remarque at top center. A beauty! Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:22:32 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2048
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Itsukushima: 1934 (July 4) to Michigan, A brightly painted view of the torii (JP's torii cachet B), with the shrine low against the water and the island rising behind. 10s postage tied by three strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp dated 9.7.4. Reverse with "C-16." combination notation and typed ") N (" remarque. Flap sealed by magnificent strike of a negative-character horizontal oval kan handstamp. Cover opened at top, and with oil stain at right of address (bleeding through to inside back of envelope). Still, a lovely example of the Miyajima torii in true vermilion—the only cover of this design in the sale., Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:22:58 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2049
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Itsukushima: 1934 (Dec. 24) to Missouri, A Christmas Eve day cover, with a lovely rendition of torii cachet A, presenting the view on approach to the torii and shrine from the mainland. The four definitives are tied by two 8.12.24 Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp strikes, with "To US" handstamp framed by the torii's columns. "C-20." combination and typed ") N (" on reverse, with flap sealed by small square kan handstamp. A very pretty cover with rich color., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:23:17 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2050
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Itsukushima: 1936 (Jan. 1) to Illinois, And after Christmas comes New Year's! A bright and cheerfully franked islands-with-temple cachet, with two well-inked strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp (each nicely set off against the cachet). Blue "To US" at lower right. "C-9." combination notation on backflap, with no opening remarque. Horizontal blue oval genkan handstamp seals flap. Cover neatly opened at top. With great, fresh colors that just pop, this is one cover to watch., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:24:09 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2051
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Itsukushima: 1937 (Feb. 1) to Ontario, Another example of the torii and shrine from the sea (torii cachet A), slightly more muted than the first but still as lovely. Two strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp tie the two definitives paying the 10s rate to Canada—even though the blue handstamp erroneously reads "To US"! Combination notation "C-26." typed on backflap, with blue handstamped ") N (" remarque and inverted vertical oval kan handstamp across bottom of flap. A great-looking cover with a rarely seen Canada address , plus an erroneous marking to boot., 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, 02:24:30 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2052
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Itsukushima: 1937 (Mar. 15) to Connecticut, Islands-with-temple cachet, franked by three of the 1934 Red Cross commemorative set, slightly overpaying postage at 10½s. Stamps tied by two great strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp, with blue "To US" handstamp at left. "C-Sp'l." combination notation typed, with handstamped ") N (" and horizontal oval genkan in blue. A grand cover all around., 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, 02:24:47 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2053
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Itsukushima: 1937 (Apr. 19) to California, Islands-with-temple cachet, franked by 6s in definitives, paying the old unsealed letter rate, but underpaying the new rate (effective April 1) by 4s…yet no postage due was assessed. Two good strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp tying. Blue "To US" handstamp at left. "C-18 new" combination notation is the sole marking on reverse., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:25:10 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2054
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Itsukushima: 1937 (Sept. 23) to Missouri, Islands-and-temple cachet bearing full first-class postage of 20s tied by two Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamps. Blue "To US" as nearly always. Reverse with typed "C-22.N." combination notation, blue handstamped ") N (" and inverted double-framed vertical oval fu-in handstamp as seal across the flap. A light bit of wrinkling at the top of the cover, but this hardly detracts., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:25:29 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2055
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Miyajima: 1934 (May 5) to Ohio, This is the second of the three covers known, and the sole example of the Mt. Fuji Type II cachet (imaged on page 323 of the Dec. 2015 issue of JP). The 5s and 4s stamps are tied by the less commonly seen Itsukushima Scenic Datestamp portraying the torii and temple with two of the island's wild deer in the foreground, while the 1s is tied by an Itsukushima 9.5.5 domestic comb cancel. Deep blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. Combination "C - 5 ." and " N " (with quotation marks) typed; blue horizontal double-framed oval kan handstamp seals the flap. A not-to-be-missed one-of-a-kind., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:25:44 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2056
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Miyajima: 1937 (Apr. 19) to California, The last-documented Miyajima cover, cacheted with torii and shrine behind (torii cachet A). Postage again is seemingly underpaid, even for an unsealed letter, by the affixed 6s, given the new rates in effect April 1. Two strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp tie all four stamps, with a bright blue "To US" handstamp at lower right. The sole marking on the back is the combination notation "C-19 new". Interestingly, of all the Itsukushima/Miyajima covers in this sale, this is the sole example where Lewis' caption and the Scenic Datestamp match! A mighty pretty cover., 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, 02:26:02 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2057
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Kominato: 1937 (Apr. 18) to California, A late cover, postmarked after the rate increase of April 1, 1937, yet with just 6s postage (contradicting the assertion in JP 70:6, pp. 326-327, that all covers bear 10s). The three definitives are tied by two excellent strikes of the Kominato sea bream Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at upper right and upside down. "C-24 new" combination notation is the only marking on the reverse, as the cover was sent unsealed. Barely noticeable small tear at bottom center, otherwise completely fresh., Very Fine despite the tear. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:26:24 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2058
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Kominato: 1937 (Sept. 30) to Missouri,The last-recorded date known for this location. Common cachet Type 2Ba with 20s postage (again contradicting JP). The 7s is tied by one of two Kominato Scenic Datestamps, while the 13s, missed by the second strike, is tied by a "Tokio/3.10.37/Nippon" foreign mail comb. Blue "To US" as usual. Combination "C-25.N." typed on reverse, while both ") N (" and a horizontal double-framed oval kan (inverted) are handstamped in blue. Offset from datestamps on reverse. A sharp-looking cover with one of the most deeply colored handstamps you'll see., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:26:54 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2059
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Kominato - Boshu: 1934 (Sept. 9) to New York, A lovely common cachet Type 2Ba, franked with 10s postage tied by two solid strikes of the Kominato Scenic Datestamp. "Boshu" is one name for the ancient Awa Province (now Chiba Prefecture), where Kominato is located. Blue "To US" handstamp at center left. "C - 27 ." combination notation and ") N (" typed, with vertical oval kan handstamp in blue across flap., 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, 02:27:14 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2060
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Cat No: Collection
Matsushima: 1933 (Mar. 23) to Michigan; Lewis' earliest documented scenic cover, Imaged originally in JP 45:6, p. 289, and again in color in 70:6 (p. 329), where it is mentioned as Lewis' earliest known scenic cover on page 305. A common cachet Type 1Aa, it bears 10s in a colorful foursome of Tazawas, tied by two Matsushima Kaigan 8.3.23 Scenic Datestamps. "To US" handstamp at left, in violet, with typed "C - 15 ." combination notation and " N " (in quotes, not parentheses) on reverse. Vertical oval kan handstamp seals the flap. Neatly opened at top. The centerpiece for your collection or exhibit., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:27:32 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2061
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Matsushima: 1937 (May 6) to California, This is the fifth Matsushima cover discussed in JP 70:6. A late cover with site-specific cachet and additional caption line of "Bay of Islands", it bears 6s postage in total. The right two stamps (3s and 1s Tazawas, the latter missing its lower right corner) are tied by an Oshima Onuma domestic 12.5.6 comb cancel, this 4s paying the Printed Matter rate (as noted by the manuscript Japanese insatsu butsu at right). The 2s Mt. Fuji was then added to receive the Scenic Datestamp. Note that neither the comb nor the scenic cancellation is from Matsushima (in Miyagi Prefecture on Honshu), but from southern Hokkaido! (See above, Lot 2040, where a Hokkaido cover received a Matsushima Scenic Datestamp; did Lewis mix them in the sending?) Blue "To US" strongly stamped at left, with "C-23 new" combination notation on backflap, which was never sealed. A beautiful site-specific cover for this location—and the latest of only five 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, 02:27:57 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2062
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Matsuzaka-Ise: 1934 (July 30) to Michigan, The sole known cover. Common cachet Type 1Bb (a scarce cover design lacking both sun and birds), the 10½s franking, including a 9½s Airmail, slightly overpaying the international rate. Each stamp tied by a Matsusaka Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp upper left, with neatly squared-up address. Combination notation of "C-18." and ") N (" typed on flap, with horizontal double-framed oval kan handstamp in blue sealing. Neatly opened at top. Discussed and imaged in JP 70:6, p. 330. An eye-catching one-of-a-kind!, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:28:26 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2063
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Nagoya: 1937 (July 8) to Illinois, Although bearing a common cachet (Type 1Aa), the cover is anything but, as it is the only known example from the old castle town. The slightly overpaid postage of 20½s is made up of all commemoratives, an unusual combination for Lewis, with all four stamps tied by two incredibly strong strikes of the Nagoya Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp at top left. Reverse bears typed "C-2.N./Sp'l." combination notation and ") O (" remarque with penciled "open this" immediately below. The flap is sealed by Lewis' sake gourd handstamp in blue. Opened at right. Some discoloration to the back, but the front is as fresh as the day it was mailed. An attention-grabbing cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:28:53 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2064
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Niigata: 1933 (Oct. 27) assessed postage due to Texas, This cover is the last-known posting, with a five-stamp, five-color franking totaling 10s and tied by three nice strikes of the Niigata Scenic Datestamp dated 8.10.27. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower left. Flap with typed "C-2." combination notation, blunt "N." opening remarque (but opened neatly at top anyway), and three-line "NIIGATA./JAPAN./_ _ _" inscription. Dallas General Delivery receiver dated Nov. 10 at right and, inexplicably, large crayon "due 8¢" in the middle of the backflap and a block of four 2¢ US Postage Due stamps (perforations separated between positions 1 and 3) at left. Why postage due was assessed we don't know, as the rate was properly met. While the block is clearly cancelled by a "Dallas Texas" roller, the cancellation falls solely on the stamps and at not a single point are they tied to the cover. Further, a close examination shows discoloration between the perforations at the center of the block and on the peripheral perforation tips. Light foxing to the face of the cover, but overall fresh and desirable, and a great research project as well., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:29:40 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2065
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Nikko: 1937 (Dec. 21) to Illinois, A lovely riverside scene (common cachet Type 3a) adorns this cover, the only one recorded from Nikko. 20s postage is made up by three complementary definitives, tied by two excellent strikes of the Nikko 12.12.21 Scenic Datestamp. Bright blue "To US" at upper left. Reverse with typed "C-17.n." combination notation and ") O (" remarque, with blue vertical oval kan handstamp as a seal. Opened at right, perhaps a bit roughly but not affecting the all-over cachet. For a discussion of the location and this cover, see JP 70:6, p. 334., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:30:03 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2066
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Shimizu - Shizuoka: 1935 (Mar. 17) to New York, The cachet, a beached boat with lowered mast, with trees surrounding and Mt. Fuji and sun in the distance, is franked by 10s postage composed of three definitives and a commemorative. The stamps are tied by two nice Shimizu Scenic Datestamps, showing a ship in port, with blue "To US" handstamp at far left. Note the inscription, which varies slightly from those listed in JP 70:6, pp.335-336. "C-20." and ") N (" typed on reverse, with flap sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. 10mm tear at top, affecting the middle 1s stamp, with a crease running diagonally thence (but visible only on back). Still a bright and clean early cover from this location., Fine to Very Fine despite the tear. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:30:22 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2067
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Shimisu - Shizuoka: 1937 (June 7) to California, A pristine cachet and cover, bearing a JP-unlisted inscription variety of "S H I M I S U - Shizuoka." The strip of three 2s Mt. Fuji stamps are tied by two cancels, the right-most stamp by a Shimizu Scenic Datestamp, the two others by a Shimizu 12.6.7 domestic comb. Heavily inked "To US" handstamp at upper left. Back only with "C-22 new" combination notation typed. Flap was never sealed, accounting for the reduced (yet underpaid?) postage rate for an unsealed letter. A beauty and possibly one-of-a-kind. Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:30:44 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2068
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Cat No: Collection
Tokyo: 1937 (Apr. 22) to California, Amazingly, the only cover known from the capital city! The cachet, which hews closely to the Tokyo Central Scenic Datestamp design (two of which tie the 6s postage), depicts one of the bridges across the Edo Castle moat. Blue "To US" handstamp at lower right clear of design. Only "C-25 new" combination notation on reverse, with the flap never sealed. A stunning cover that will take pride of place in your collection! Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:31:22 EST
Sold For 5500
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Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2001
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Fujiyama: 1933 (July 12) to New York, A pristine cachet Type V variety (with tree in the foreground; one of only 26 recorded) with caption Type 1A, from the 1933 opening day of the Mt. Fuji Summit Post Office. Franked with 10s postage, the three stamps tied by two strikes of the 8.7.12 Fuji-san Scenic Datestamp. Gray-blue beikokuyuki ("To US") handstamp at left. Reverse bears "C - 4 ." combination notation, with typed ") N (" opening remarque, as well as a gray-blue ornate genkan handstamp sealing the flap. Only 68 covers are known for the year., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:02:59 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2002
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Fujiyama: 1933 (Aug. 28) to Ohio, A Type V cachet, with the scarcer pre-printed caption Type 2 (21 recorded by JP). A colorful trio of definitives making up the 10s international letter rate, tied by two strong strikes of the Fuji-san Scenic Datestamp. Blue "To US" handstamp rising from the mountain's summit. "C - 5 ." combination notation, plus a typed simple "N." opening notation (opposed to Lewis' more common ") N (" remarque). Flap sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp. A pretty cover, and one of just 68 known from 1933., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:03:51 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2003
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Fujiyama: 1934 (July 12) to Oklahoma, Our final Type V cachet in the sale, this one with pre-printed Type 1A caption. Posted on the third day the Mt. Fuji Summit Post Office was open in 1934, the cover bears 10s postage (a 7s orange Tazawa flanked by 1½s blues), all tied by two Scenic Datestamps. Blue (slightly grayed) "To US" handstamp. Combination notation "C - 14." with uncommon typed " N " opening remarque (using quotation marks rather than parentheses). Blue kan vertical oval handstamp sealing flap. Despite Lewis' "do not open" instructions, the cover was opened—cleanly—along the flap. Filler material still enclosed. 46 covers are known for 1934, on 11 posting dates., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:04:15 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2004
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Fujiyama: 1934 (July 25) to Kansas, Common cachet Type 1Aa, showing a path leading to a bridge over water, with trees and Mt. Fuji in the distance. Three definitives, each portraying the mountain, pay the 10s postage, and are tied by two 9.7.25-dated Scenic Datestamps. In addition to the blue "To US" handstamp at right, note that Lewis retyped/redesigned the address! "C - 27 ." combination notation with ") O (" typed on flap, sealed by a blue vertical oval kan handstamp. Opened at right, and accompanied by original July 19, 1934 letter on brown letterhead mentioning Pacific Coast strike, a previous mailing of 21 postcards, etc., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:04:44 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2006
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Fujiyama: 1934 (Aug. 10) to New Jersey, A very pretty, and relatively scarce, Type III ship-design cachet (15 known), with pre-printed caption Type 1A. The four-stamp, four-color franking, tied by two 9.8.10 Mt. Fuji Scenic Datestamps, complement the bold colors of the cover design. Blue "To US" handstamp at upper left, with "C - 1 ." combination notation on reverse (no opening remarque). Flap sealed by double-framed square kan handstamp, with flap neatly opened. One of 46 recorded for the year., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:05:29 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2007
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Fujiyama: 1934 (Aug. 10) to California, On a true ship cover cachet, not a Fuji Type III cover (the mountain is most definitely not Fuji-san). The cover, showing a path leading under a torii, with a steamer and two sampans on the water, bears pre-printed caption Type 1A, 10s in definitives, two tying Mt. Fuji Scenic Datestamps, and blue "To US" marking at upper right. Combination notation "C - 5 ." only on reverse, with flap sealed by vertical oval kan handstamp in blue. The cover is reduced slightly (and unevenly) at top—but is still fresh with strong colors and an uncommon design., Fine to 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, 02:05:51 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2008
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Fujiyama: 1934 (Aug. 18) to Illinois, A cachet Type VIII cover depicting a moored boat with Mt. Fuji in the background, of which only five are known, with caption Type 1A. The cover is franked with three definitives totaling 10s, tied by two Fuji Scenic Datestamps, with the "To US" handstamp uncharacteristically in black. Combination "C-5." is noted on reverse, which lacks any opening remarque. The reverse also bears a flap-sealing blue vertical oval kan handstamp and, at lower left, a manuscript "Sept. 10, 1934" receiving note by Mr. Kramer. A lovely, scarce cover., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Mar-16-2019, 02:06:27 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 29
Lot No: 2009
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Fujiyama: 1934 (Aug. 24) to California, A cachet Type II showing a road with gate and torii, with sun-backed Mt. Fuji in background, of which 36 are recorded. The cover is inscribed with pre-printed caption Type 1A, with postage paid by three Tazawas tied by two Fuji Scenic Datestamps dated 9.8.24. Handstamps front ("To US") and back (oval kan seal across flap) are toned from the filler. The only marking on the reverse is a typed "san" on the flap, between the usual combination number and opening instructions positions. This is the only such marking on covers in this sale. The cover is also addressed cryptically to "B-8." in Ventura, California—who elsewhere in the sale is identified as A.S. Griffith (see Lot #2311)., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
