U.S. Offices in China, 1894 (10 Dec.) U.S. 1c. postal stationery envelope to Paoting Fu via San Francisco bearing 2c. pair, cancelled by "San Antonio, Tex./2" duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (17.1.95), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (17.1.95) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (1.2.95), both in blue, on reverse, the envelope has various sealed tears (one affecting indicia), scarce origin and postal stationery usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

U.S. Offices in China, 1894 (13 Dec.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (19.12) and San Francisco (24.12) bearing U.S. 2c. (3), cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (17.1.95), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (17.1.95) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (1.2.95) in blue on reverse, stamps have small perf. faults, overpaid by 1 cent, fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (4 Jan.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via San Francisco (10.1) bearing U.S. 1c. and 2c. pair, cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s., "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (9.2) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (1.2) in blue on reverse, envelope has nick at top left well clear of stamps and markings, fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (29 Sept. and 28 Oct.) envelopes (2) from New Haven to Tientsin via New York and San Francisco, each bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, the former showing "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (10.11) in red indicating postage due for North China, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" entry c.d.s. (5.11), and the latter showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (16.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (16.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (30.12) in blue on reverse, the first 5c. has small defects at top due to application close to edge of the envelope which also has small tear.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (21 Oct.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (21.10) and San Francisco (28.10) bearing U.S. 5c. (straight edge), cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (16.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (16.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (30.12), both in blue on reverse, fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (24 Oct.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (24.10) and San Francisco (29.10) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (16.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (16.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (30.12), both in blue on reverse, fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (Nov.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (11.11) and San Francisco (16.11) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (16.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (16.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (30.12), both in blue on reverse, the 5c. has trivial corner creasing at top right, fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (18 Nov.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (18.11) and San Francisco (23.11) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (30.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (31.12) and blue "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (15.1.96), envelope a little roughly opened at right, fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (24 Nov.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (25.11) and San Francisco (30.11) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (30.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (31.12) and blue "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (15.1.96), fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (1 Dec.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (1.12) and San Francisco (7.12) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (2.2.96), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (3.2.96) and blue "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (18.2.96?), envelope has vertical tear at top to left of the stamp, fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (8 Dec.) advertising corner card envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via Tacoma (13.12) bearing U.S. 1c. and 2c. pair, cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (14.1.96), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (14.1.96) in brown and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (2.2.96) in blue, very fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (18 Dec.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via San Francisco (23.12) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (28.1.96), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (28.1.96) and blue "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (12.2.96), fine to very fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 (27 Dec.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (27.12) and Tacoma (1.1.96) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (30.1.96), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (30.1.96) and blue "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (12.2.96), fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (10 June-17 Aug.) envelopes (3) from New Haven to Tientsin via New York, San Francisco, and U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai, each bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplexes and showing "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. in red adjacent indicating postage due for North China, fine to very fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (12 Oct. and 16 Nov.) envelopes (2) from New Haven to Tientsin via San Francisco or Tacoma, each bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, the former showing "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (29.11) in red indicating postage due for North China, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" entry c.d.s. (22.11), and the latter showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (27.12), and "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (29.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (19.1.97), both in blue on reverse, fine to very fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (26 Oct. and 14 Dec.) envelopes (2) from New Haven to Paotingfu, Tientsin via San Francisco, each bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, the former showing "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (2.12) in red indicating postage due for North China, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" entry c.d.s., and the latter showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (14.1.97), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (14.1.97) in brown and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (2.2.97), in blue on reverse, one has negligible cover tear at top well clear of stamps and markings, fine to very fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (30 Oct.) advertising corner card envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via San Francisco (4.11) bearing U.S. 1c. and 2c. pair, cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (10.12), and "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (10.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (27.12), both in blue, very fine and rare, possibly sent on the opening day of the Winter Overland Service.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (2 Nov.) from New Haven to Tientsin via New York (2.11) and San Francisco (7.11) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (10.12), and "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (10.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (27.12), both in blue, opening tear on front at right well clear of stamp and markings, fine to very fine and rare, possibly sent on the opening day of the Winter Overland Service.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000 Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (21 Nov.) envelope from New Haven to Paotingfu, Tientsin via New York (21.11) and San Francisco (26.11) bearing U.S. 10c. green, cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (29.12), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (29.12) and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (19.1.97) in blue on reverse, fine to very fine double rate.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (30 Dec.) envelope from New Haven to Tientsin via San Francisco (4.1.97) bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplex, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, with "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (5.2.97), "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (6.2.97) in brown and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (20.2.97) in blue on reverse, fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 (7-16 Jan.) envelopes (2) from New Haven to Tientsin via Tacoma or San Francisco, each bearing U.S. 5c., cancelled by duplexes, both showing "To Pay" framed h.s. in red adjacent, the 16 Jan. envelope has "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai/Rec'd" c.d.s. (1.2.97), interestingly the transit times between Shanghai and Tientsin are different, the 7 Jan. envelope shows "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (11.2.97) in brown and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (26.2.97) in blue on reverse, and the 16 Jan. envelope shows "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (16.2.97) in brown and "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (7.3.97) in blue on reverse, fine and interesting pair of envelopes.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000 Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1892-94 envelopes (6) from the U.S.A. or Japan to Tientsin bearing various values, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. (2) or "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. in red; also a few others (6) including 1897 envelope from Honolulu to New Haven bearing Hawaii 5c. Mixed condition, with many defective.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1895 envelopes (11) from Japan and the U.S.A (10) to Tientsin, bearing various values, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. (4) or "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. in red, mixed condition with some defective.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1896 envelopes (65) from New Haven to Tientsin bearing mostly 5c. values, showing "To Pay" framed h.s. (7) or "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. in red, mixed condition with some defective.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000 Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

U.S. Offices in China, 1897-98 envelopes (50) from New Haven to Tientsin bearing various values, two show "To Pay" framed h.s. in red, and the others with a fine range of Customs daters for Shanghai and Tientsin (both with "Customs" and "Customs" removed), and dollar daters for both Shanghai and Tientsin, mixed condition, with a number defective, an interesting group for further study.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000 Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000