New Zealand. Maheno. 1915 Stampless O.H.M.S covers with "N.Z Expeditionary Force, No. 1 Hospital ship" printed in the lower left corner (differing headings and imprints), the first with violet boxed "N.Z Expeditionary Forces / 5 OCT 1915 / No. 1 HOSPITAL SHIP", the second with similar handstamp of 17 NOV 1915 with "No. 1" removed, both with manuscript "On my honour I certify that the contents of this envelope refer to private and family affairs" on the reverse. A rare pair, both to New Zealand, the second with minor edge faults. (2).

Maheno. 1916 Covers posted at Cowes, Isle of Wight, both with blue boxed dated "N.Z Expeditionary Forces / No. 1 HOSPITAL SHIP", a stampless cover dated 14 OCT 1916 with Cowes c.d.s the following day, red "PASSED BY CENSOR" and "RECEIVED FROM H.M SHIP / NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED"; the second cover registered to Southampton with 14 AUG 1916 boxed datestamp and three 1d stamps cancelled at Cowes the following day, blue "ON ACTIVE SERVICE / N.Z HOSPITAL SHIP / "MAHENO"", right numbered portion of a registration label applied with "N.Z HS "Maheno"" written alongside, the label and endorsement ringed. A fine pair, the registered cover very rare. Also two postcards of the ship. (4). Photo on Page 32. (Image1)

Marama. 1915 (June 21) Stampless cover with the printed heading "Auckland - Thames / Post, Telegraph and Telephone Offices / Carnival / (Red Cross)", posted from Auckland to the Postmaster of Papakura, with enclosed silk "Souvenir P.T.T. Hospital Ship Carnival, Earl of Liverpool, June 11.12 1915", the silk a little frayed, the cover with small edge tear, otherwise fine and scarce. Also a postcard of the ship. (3). Photo on Page 32. (Image1)

Marama. 1916 Stampless picture postcards posted from the ship at Southampton (2) or Dublin all with oval "N.Z No.2 HOSPITAL SHIP", two also with boxed "ON ACTIVE SERVICE / N.Z Hospital Ship / "MARAMA"", all with "RECEIVED FROM H.M SHIP / NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED", one with eight bar naval dumb cancel, one with a Southampton c.d.s. The July 24th card written from Dublin includes "Half of Sackville St. is ruined completely, also several other fine buildings in different parts of the city", a reference to damage inflicted during the Easter Rising. Also a postcard of the ship. One card with small edge fault, otherwise fine. (4).