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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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