Japan
Karl Lewis Hand-Illustrated Covers
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2166 |
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 HASE - Kamakura,/ JAPAN/ - - - - , 1936 to Toronto, cachet of the Daibutsu,
Japan 10s franking all tied by nice strikes of the 11.3.4 scenic datestamp, combination "C-9" and ") N (" on backside along with oval kan seal, at far left. No combination or opening notations on backflap, which is sealed by a blue oval kan
handstamp, Very Fine. (Image 1)
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150
SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:00 AM |
| 2167 |
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 ITSUKUSHIMA/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN, 1935 to Chicago, torii cachet A
presenting the view on approach to the torii and shrine from the mainland, Japan 10s franking tied by two 10.8.12 Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp strikes, "To US" handstamp at left, combination "C-30." and typed ") N (" on reverse, flap sealed by
oval kan handstamp, Very Fine (Image 1)
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150
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:00 AM |
| 2168 |
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 ITSUKUSHIMA,/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN/ - - - - - - - - -, 1936 to Kankakee Ill (USAL),
islands-with-temple cachet, Japan 10s franking tied by with two strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae 11.7.27 scenic datestamp, blue "To US" at lower right, typed "C-29." combination and an ms ") N (" notation on backflap, circular blue handstamp
seals flap, fresh and Very Fine (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan USAL] |
150
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:00 AM |
| 2169 |
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 ITSUKUSHIMA/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN/ - - - - - - - - -, 1937 to NY City, torii
cachet A, presenting the view on approach to the torii and shrine from the mainland, Japan 20½s franking (4 stamps) tied by two 12.6.11 Miyajima Ekimae scenic datestamp strikes, blue "To US" handstamp directly above the columns, no combination code
on back but with typred ") N (" on reverse and the flap sealed by oval kan handstamp, Very Fine (Image
1)
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150
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:00 AM |
| 2170 |
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 SHIMIZU - SHIZUOKA./ JAPAN/ - - - -, 1937 to St Louis, peaceful design
shows trees surrounding a beached boat with lowered mast with Mt. Fuji and sun in the distance, Japan 20s postage tied by two Shimizu 12.9.30 scenic datestamps, blue "To US" handstamp at far right, combination "C-24.N." and ) N ( on back along with
light strike of oval Kan sealing handstamp, 4mm edge break at top plus some light wrinkling not affecting stamps, still Fine and attractive (Image 1)
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100
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2171 |
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 TAIHOKU,/ ISLAND of FORMOSA./ - - - - - - - -, 1936 to Buffalo, NY (USA),
litter-bearers Type I common cachet, Japan 10s franking crisp strikes of the Taihoku 11.8.3 scenic datestamp, blue "To US" handstamp at far right, combination "C-23" and ") N (" typed on backflap, blue circular kan sealing handstamp in blue,
portion of the address crossed-out in pencil with new address added and with large "ADVISE..." auxiliary marking obscuring portion of cachet, envelope opened, Fine (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan USA] |
100
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2172 |
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 MAOKA, Island of Saghalien, 1934 to St. Louis, collared bear with birds in
the sky design, Japan 10s franking (4 stamps) tied by clear strikes of the Maoka crab-design datestamp plus a black 9.12.19 comb cancel, "To US" handstamp at far left, combination "C-21" plus ") N ( ", oval kan sealing handstamp, Very Fine (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan MAOKA] |
200
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2173 |
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 TO EI,/ KOREA./ ---, 1934 to Chester Pa (USA), features a location-specific
cachet of mountainside temple among the peaks unusually placed at right. Japan 10s postage tied by strikes of the fish-shaped 9.12.25 Christmas Day scenic datestamp, blue "To US" at far right atop the cachet, combination "C-28." and typed ") N (" on
reverse along with oval kan handstamp across flap, light wrinkling along the top edge not affecting stamps, Very Fine. (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan TO EI] |
150
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2174 |
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 TO EI,/ KOREA./ - -, 1935 to Ardmore, Pa (USA), Korea type I common cachet,
Japan 10s franking tied by strikes of the 10.8.14 fish-shaped scenic datestamps, blue "To US" handstamp placed at right edge of cachet, combination "C-23." and ") N (" typed on back and accompanied by square blue kan handstamp, some light wrinkling
along top edge, still Very Fine (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan TO EI] |
150
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2175 |
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 TO EI./ KOREA/ - - , 1937 to Spokane, Wash (USA), colorful Korea common
cachet Type II depicting covered bridge backed mountain spire and surrounded by foliage, Japan 10s franking tied by strikes of the 12.3.30 scenic datestamp, centrally struck blue "To US" handstamp, combination "C-26." and , with opening instruction
") N (" on black plus blue oval kan handstamp to seal, pinhole above one stamp, still Very Fine. (Image
1)
Get Market Data for [Japan USA] |
100
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:01 AM |
| 2176 |
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 MUKDEN./ MANCHUOKUO./ - - - - - - - -" 1936 to Newfield NY (USA), all-over
Ming Imperial Tombs cachet with birds franked with 1934/36 1f, 9f Pagoda issues tied by lightly struck 3.9.29 cds (similar used as a backstamp), missing a "To USA" handstamp, back side with no combination number (Manchukuo stamps used), typed ") N ("
but no sealing handstamp, Very Fine (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan USA] |
200
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:02 AM |
| 2177 |
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 YAP./ CAROLINE ISLANDS./ -- - - - - -, 1937 to Meriden, Conn (USA) overall
cachet of a palm-lined path with a large rai at center, Japan 10½s franking tied by strikes of the Yappu 12.3.13 scenic datestamp with details somewhat obscured by the cachet, blue "To US" handstamp at the left, combination "C-31" and ") N (" typed
on reverse plus oval kan sealing handstamp in blue, cover light bend upper right affecting one stamp, still Very Fine and attractive (Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Japan USA] |
250
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:02 AM |
| 2178 |
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 SAIPAN./ MARIANNE ISLANDS., 1937 to San Francisco, location-specific
village and pier cachet, Japan 20s franking (5 stamps) tied by three strikes of Saipan 12.11.18 scenic datestamps (similar to cachet design), blue "To Canada" handstamp at upper left, back side with combination "C-28 new." in black and typed ") N ("
in blue, oval kan handstamp across flap, barest impressions of photo mounts in corners, gently opened with backflap intact but with insignificant edge break, Very Fine, scarce Canada destination (Image 1)
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150
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:02 AM |
| 2179 |
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 1939 International Red Cross First Day Cover, set (Scott 214-17) on
envelope on envelope with printed inscription at top and a generic design featuring torii between trees on a knoll with Mt Fuji in the background, tied by nice strikes of the Yokohama 14.11.15 Red Cross datestamp, addressed to San Francisco with the
blue "To US" handstamp at lower right, back side with typed "22" at lower left and the ") N (" top center, blue oval kan sealing handstamp, , Very Fine, just 9 examples recorded (Image 1)
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120
SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:03 AM |
| 2180 |
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 1936 Imperial Diet Building First Day Cover, Diet Building issue complete
set (Scott 230-33) affixed in a square pattern and tied on pre-printed envelope with cachet of bridge across Edo Castle's innermost moat, stamps tied by single strike of Yokohama 11.11.7 commemorative datestamp whose design was taken from the 10s
value depicting the Diet's main tower, addressed to Oklahoma and without the usual "To US" handstamp, back side with "m-25" typed at lower left plus a ") N (" at top of flap, oval kan handstamp seals flap, trivial light horiz bend at top, Very Fine,
just 10 FDC recorded (Image 1)
|
200
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:03 AM |
| 2181 |
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 1937 ½s Ship First Day Cover, strip of four (Scott 257) below "A FIRST DAY
COVER FROM JAPAN." handstamp, envelope with cachet showing path and torii with ship and mountain in background, addressed to Connecticut with blue "To US" handstamp at far right, back side with "15" typed at lower left and the ") N (" top center, 18s
Airmail tied by the same scenic datestamp, neatly opened at bottom, Very Fine and rare with a mere 5 covers known (Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
200
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:03 AM |
| 2182 |
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 1937 4s Admiral Togo First Day Cover, single and block of four (Scott 261)
on envelope with printed inscription at top and cachet featuring seascape with anchor in forefront and several birds with sunrise over Mt Fuji in background, tied by Yokohama 12.8.1 scenic datestamps, addressed to San Francisco with "To US" handstamp
at upper left, back side with "15" typed at lower left, ") N (" top center and an oval kan backflap seal, cover opened with backflap intact but a small tear into the bottom flap, Very Fine, scarce with 11 examples recorded (Image 1)
|
150
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:04 AM |
| 2183 |
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 1937 4s Admiral Togo First Day Cover, strip of five (Scott 261) on
envelope with printed inscription at top and cachet featuring seascape with anchor in forefront and several birds with sunrise over Mt Fuji in background, tied by Yokohama 12.8.1 scenic datestamps, addressed to Connecticut with "To US" handstamp
adjacent to stamps at upper left, back side with "15" typed at lower left, ") N (" top center and an oval kan backflap seal, cover opened at bottom and a small barely noticeable edge break at bottom, still Very Fine, scarce with 11 examples recorded
(Image 1)
|
150
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:04 AM |
| 2184 |
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 1939 12s Experimental Airplane First Day Cover, single (Scott 267) on
envelope with "FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN" handstamp at top and "generic" torii and Mt Fuji design to which the airplane has been added, tied by Yokohama 4.12.7 scenic datestamp, addressed to San Francisco with the "To US" handstamp adjacent to the
address, back side with additional 8s make-up postage tied on backflap by same datestamp, also a "15" typed at lower left and the blue ") N (" top center, envelope couple very light corner bends, still Very Fine, reportedly just 7 examples known (Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
150
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:04 AM |
| 2185 |
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 1938 14s Kasuga Shrine First Day Cover, single (Scott 268) on envelope with
"FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN" handstamp at top and a "generic" cachet showing a small hut overlooking Mt Fuji with couple of birds, tied by crisp strike of Yokohama 11.2.38 foreign mail cancel, addressed to Connecticut with the blue "To US" handstamp
at right, back side with additional 6s postage (1s Harvesting, 5s Tazawa) tied on backflap by 13.2.11 Yokohama scenic datestamp, "15" typed at upper left and blue ") N (" top center, on reverse, neatly opened at bottom, Very Fine, just 7 covers known
(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
150
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction before Nov-14, 11:05 AM |
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