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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 115

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Hong Kong to Singapore
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:179
Symbol: Hong Kong, Bush Halstead & Co., Hong Kong (Forwarded by). Red oval handstamp on reverse of 1844 folded letter to Boston, Mass. in care of Harnden & Co. in Liverpool, with "Hong Kong, Au 26, 1844" cds alongside, front with manuscript "58" and "1/-" ratings and circular "Harnden & Co., of Liverpool, Have Paid Postage…To Be Collected 2/-, Harnden & Co. of U.S." express handstamp; small backflap tear affecting forwarder handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:24:43 EST
Sold For 1150

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:180
Symbol: Hong Kong, 1857 Hong Kong to Haverhill, England. Cover endorsed "From James Backler, Royal Marine on board H.M. Ship "Acorn", Hong Kong, China" and countersigned "Lt. C.H. Cutterbuck, Commanding Officer", franked with G.B. 1855, 1d red brown (12) tied by barred "50" oval handstamp, reverse with red London entry and Newmarket transit cds's; cover soiling, Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:24:54 EST
Sold For 300

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:181
Symbol: Hong Kong, F.S. Bortadaile & Co., Hong Kong 26/4 1858 (Forwarded by). Large red boxed handstamp on reverse of incoming cover to Shanghai, franked with G.B. 1857 2d blue + 1855 4d rose tied by "Stourbridge, Au 3, 58" cds and barred "750" oval duplexes, reverse with red "London, Au 4, 58" transit and "Hong Kong, 19 Se, 1858" date stamps, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:25:04 EST
Sold For 280

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:182
Symbol: Hong Kong, 1869 (Dec. 8) Cannonville, N.Y. to Singapore, East Indies. Cover franked with 1861, 10¢ green, F. grill (96) canceled by target handstamp with matching "Cannonville, N.Y., Dec 8" origin cds below, addressed "Mr. Robert McLellan Belfrage, American Ship Castine, Care of American Consul, Singapore, India", red "New York, Dec 24" exchange office cds and red "Singapore, Paid, Fe 2, 70" receiving cds; stamp with nibbed perf and cover with some edge soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

ONE OF TWO REPORTED COVERS CARRIED ON THE EXTENDED MAIL ROUTE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO SINGAPORE, EAST INDIES.

A postal treaty between the United States and Great Britain governing mails to be carried beyond Hong Kong to the Strait Settlements or British East Indies was signed on July 28, 1868 (effective November 1, 1868). This treaty did not alter the terms of the treaty with Hong Kong, but not allowed for additional mails made up for further British Colonies to be carried by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.

This cover arrived in San Francisco on January 1st, 1870 and placed aboard the P.M.S.S. steamer "China" via Yokohama and Hong Kong. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000



Opening US$ 950.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:183
Symbol: Hong Kong, 1872 (Apr. 20) S.S. Rising Star to Providence, R.I. Cover and lengthy 11 page enclosure datelined "Rising Star Apr 20/72, In Lat 23o 37' Long 74o 21'", cover franked with Jamaica 1870, 1d blue, horizontal pair + 3d green (7+9) tied by barred oval handstamps, reverse with "Kingston, Jamaica, Ap 22, 72" cds and St. Thomas transit date stamp, "New York, 10, May 17" integral due cds; cover and stamp flaws, Fine, an interesting usage originating on the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Atlantic line steamer Rising Star.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:25:29 EST
Sold For 90

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:184
Symbol:Cat No:89

Hong Kong, South Africa, Field P.O., British Army S. Africa, Ju 30, 00. Three strikes tying G.B. 1881, Queen Victoria, 1d lilac, Die II (16 dots), horizontal pair on 1d rose entire to Hong Kong, China, reverse with "Durban, Natal, 10 Jy, 1900" transit and "Hong Kong, Au 22, 00" receiving cds's; most of backflap missing and sealed tear at right, F.-V.F. SG No. 172.
Scott No. 89; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:185
Symbol:Cat No:28

Hong Kong, 1880, Queen Victoria, 2¢ dull rose, two singles. Crown CC watermark. Tied by barred "B62" oval handstamps on cover to Dalry, Scotland, endorsed "From Pte Thomas Shedden, R. Marines, H.M. Ship Darling, Hong Kong, China" and countersigned "Francis J.J. Elliott, Commanding Officer", "Hong Kong, My 22, 84" origin cds and reverse with "Dalry, Ju 30, 84" receiving cds; right stamp with slight corner crease and small cover opening tears at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 9. Yang No. 28.
SG No. 28; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:26:14 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:186
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:29

Hong Kong, 1880, Queen Victoria, 5¢ blue. Crown CC watermark, light barred "B62" cancel and large part "Windsor & Redlich Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Siam" oval cachet handstamp, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 11. Yang No. 29.
SG No. 29; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:187
Symbol:Cat No:35

Hong Kong, 1882, Queen Victoria, 5¢ pale blue, horizontal pair. Crown CA watermark. Tied by "Canton, Au 30" cds's on red band cover to Bethlehem, Pa., with "A. Howpeh, South China (Macao)" return address, reverse with "Hong Kong, Sp 1, 97" transit and receiving (11.27) cds's, Very Fine, ex-Dyer. Scott No. 40. Yang No. 34.
SG No. 35; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:26:44 EST
Sold For 140

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:188
Symbol:Cat No:55

Hong Kong, 1885, Queen Victoria, $1 on 96¢ gray olive. Crown CA watermark, o.g., rich color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F. SG No. 42. Yang No. 39.
Scott No. 55; $950. US$0 (Image)

Scott $950



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:27:03 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:189
Symbol:(Cat No:F4

Hong Kong, Postal-Fiscal, 1890, $2 dull bluish green, perf 14. In combination with Postal-Fiscal, 1874, $3 dull violet, perf 15½x15 + 1891, 50¢ on 48¢ dull purple + 1898, $1 on 96¢ black, with Chinese surcharge (27+54+70) on large thin card front addressed to "Her Britannic Majesty Consulate, Nagasaki" with "per Rosetta" ship endorsement, all tied by "Hong Kong, Oc 13, 98" cds's and circular grid handstamps; some wear and soiling around edges with tear at right, Very Fine, a remarkable high franking usage. SG No. F4. Yang No. F5.
Scott No. 57; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:27:21 EST
Sold For 900

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:190
Symbol: India, India Soldier, Liverpool, 3. Large circular rate handstamp on 1834 soldier's folded letter to Lancaster, England and endorsed "From Gunner W. Braithwaite, 2nd Troop 2nd Brigade Bengal Horse Artillery" at Cawnpore and countersigned by commanding officer at lower left, reverse with bold boxed "Calcutta, G.P.O., Ship Letter, 17 Oc, 1834" transit date stamp, with lengthy letter datelined 7th October, 1834 with interesting content including…There is "wars and rumours of wars" here, Theresienstadt is an army on the march now under the command of general Stevenson, against Moon Sing, Raja of Jowdpore with details regarding troop movements; some light toning and soiling, F.-V.F., a choice strike of this rare Liverpool handstamp.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:29:40 EST
Sold For 900

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:191
Symbol: India, 1845 & 1848 Soldier's Letters to England. First from Loodiana to Ledbury with contents seeking assistance from a lawyer regarding money owned, second from Trichinopoly to London, both countersigned by the Commanding Officers and showing 2 handstamp on front; some edge wear and later with staining at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:30:26 EST
Sold For 375

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:192
Symbol:Cat No:5

India, 1854, Queen Victoria Lithographed, 2a green, vertical strip of four and single. In combination with 1854, Queen Victoria Lithographed, ½a blue, die I (2) on 1855 cover to "Edinburgh, Scotland" with "via Bombay & Southampton" routing endorsement, all tied by dotted diamond handstamps, red boxed "India Paid" handstamp and red "Paid, 11 Fe, 1855" tombstone entry date stamp; cover missing backflap and light cover wear, F.-V.F. SG No. 31.
Scott No. 5; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:31:34 EST
Sold For 2700

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:193
Symbol: India, 1900 Wei Hai Wei, China to Bellary, India. 1a green entire endorsed "From Naske Chemgomah, Section A., B. No. 25, British General Hospital, China Expeditionary Force, Wei Hai Wei" on reverse, canceled by "F.P.O. No. 13, 28 Oc, 00" field P.O. cds, reverse with "Base Office, 3 No", "Tuticorin, No 18" transit and Bellary receiving cds's; reduced at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:32:23 EST
Sold For 190
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:195
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:37

Labuan, 1891, Queen Victoria, 6¢ on 16¢ blue. Light Labuan town cancel (Proud D5), bold color; handstamp on reverse barely visible at bottom, F.-V.F., a very scarce surcharge issue, ex-"Nashville", with 2017 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 31.
SG No. 37; £2,500 ($3,040). US$0 (Image)

SG £2,500 ($3,040)



Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:33:45 EST
Sold For 900
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