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British Mail to the Orient, USA and Hawaii continued...

Used to Japan continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
121   imageUsed to Japan in 1870. 1867, Queen Victoria, 2s dull blue, Spray of Rose watermark, single, used with 6d lilac and 4d vermilion (wing margin at right), all tied by "London JA 14 70" duplex postmark with barred oval, on folded cover to Yokohama Japan; manuscript "Via Marseilles" at upper left; blue Yokohama backstamp, Attractive three color franking; cover with light horizontal file fold through address, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 55. SG 118.
Estimate $600 - 800

Two shillings 10d paid double the June 1863 to October 1870 rate of one shilling 4d for ½ oz. to Hong Kong plus the additional 2d charge for the Hong Kong to Yokohama leg of the trip for a total of 2 shillings 10d. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
122   imageUsed to Japan in 1871. 1867, Queen Victoria, 1s green, Spray of Rose watermark, single (wing margin at right) used with single 3d rose, both tied by "Exchange Liverpool JU 15 71" duplex postmark with "466" in barred oval" on folded letter to Yokohama Japan; manuscript "Per British Packet via Brindisi" at upper left; red London, black Hong Kong and blue Yokohama backstamps; light horizontal file fold through addressee's name, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 54. SG 117.
Estimate $400 - 600

One shilling 3d paid the 16 December 1870 to 1 April 1877 rate for ½ oz. via Brindisi . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
123   imageUsed to Japan in 1873. 1867, Queen Victoria, 1s green, Spray of Rose watermark, single (wing margin at right) used with 3d rose, both tied by "London 20 JU 73" duplex postmark with "13" in diamond in barred oval, on folded cover to Yokohama Japan; manuscript "Par Overland Mail" and blue double oval "Coulson Berthoud & Co. London: company handstamp at upper left; Hong Kong and blue Yokohama backstamps, a Very Fine cover.
Scott 54. SG 117.
Estimate $500 - 750

One shilling 3d paid the 11 December 1870 to 1 April 1877 rate for ½ oz. via the Overland Route (by rail from Alexandria to Suez) . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
124   imageUsed to Japan in 1874. 1874, Queen Victoria, 6d gray, Spray of Rose watermark, single used with single 2d blue and three single 3d rose, all tied by "London 2 OC 74" duplex postmark with diamond in barred oval, on folded letter to Yokohama Japan; manuscript "Via Brindisi" at upper left; Hong Kong Marine Sorter, Singapore to Hong-Kong and blue Yokohama backstamps, Attractive three color franking; light horizontal file fold through 2d blue, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 62. SG 147.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

One shilling 5d paid the 16 December 1870 to 1 April 1877 rate of one shilling 3d for ½ plus the Hong Kong to Yokohama surcharge of 2d for a total of one shilling 5d . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
125   imageUsed to Japan in 1874. 1873, Queen Victoria, 1s pale green, Spray of Rose watermark, single tied by "Greenock AU 12 74" duplex postmark with "163" between parallel bars, on cover to Colin A. McVean, Esq. & C. E., Surveyor in Chief, Yedo Japan; Hong Kong Marine Sorter Singapore to Hong-Kong and blue Yokohama backstamps; cover with trivial edge bends from contents, a Very Fine cover.
Scott 64. SG 150.
Estimate $300 - 400

One shilling paid the 20 August 1861 to 1 April 1877 rate for ½ oz. via Suez . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
126   imageUsed to Japan in 1878. 1876, Queen Victoria, 8d orange, Large Garter watermark, single tied by doubly struck "Edinburgh AU 4 78" duplex postmark with "131" between parallel bars, on cover to British Legaqtion, Tokei (Yedo) Japan; double circle "Hong-Kong Marine-Sorter, Singapore to Hong-Kong" backstamp; without part of backflap and small mounting stain on reverse, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 73. SG 156.
Estimate $400 - 600

8d paid the 1 April 1877 to 1 April 1879 rate for ½ via Brindisi . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
127   imageUsed to Japan in 1881. 1881, Queen Victoria, 2½d blue, Imperial Crown watermark, horizontal strip of three and single, all tied by "Shrewsbury AU 11 81" squared circle postmark on cover to Tokio Japan; manuscript "by Brindisi" at upper left; Yokohama backstamps in English and Japanese; trivial cover toned spots, a Very Fine cover.
Scott 82. SG 157.
Estimate $350 - 500

10d paid double the 1 February 1880 UPU rate of 5d for ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
128   imageUsed to Japan in 1884. 1884, Queen Victoria, 2½d lilac, two vertical pairs, both tied by "Oban OC 22 84" duplex postmark with "273" between parallel bars, on cover to Tokio Japan: manuscript "by french packet" at upper left; Yokohama (English) and Tokyo (Japanese) backstamps; cover with minor toning mostly on the edges, otherwise Fine.
Scott 101. SG 190.
Estimate $150 - 200

10d paid double the 1 February 1880 UPU rate of 5d for ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
129   imageUsed to Japan, c. 1887. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, ½d vermilion, single used 1d lilac, both tied by "P" in barred oval of London, on Newspaper wrapper to Tokio Japan; four Japanese receiving marks on front; wrapper with typical usage creases and small tears, otherwise Fine.
Scott 111. SG 197.
Estimate $400 - 600

1½d paid the UPU Newspaper rate . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
130   imageUsed to Japan in 1891. 1888, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 5d dull purple & blue, Die II, single tied by "London MR 20 91" duplex postmark with :W 32" in barred oval, on cover to Tokyo Japan; Yokohama (English) and red brown Tokyo (Japanese) backstamps, a Very Fine cover.
Scott 118. SG 207a.
Estimate $150 - 200

5d paid the 1 February 1880 UPU rate for ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
131   imageUsed to Japan in 1892. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d purple on blue, horizontal pair, tied by "London AU 30 92" Hosta experimental machine cancellation (used between 1882 and 1893). on folded cover to Yokohama Japan; double circle "Yokohama Japan Meiji 25 2/X 1892" backstamp (small portion removed when wax seal was trimmed away), a Very Fine cover.
Scott 114. SG 201.
Estimate $150 - 200

5d paid double the 1 October 1889 UPU rate of 2½d for ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
Used to Java
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
132   imageUsed to Java in 1872. 1872, Queen Victoria, 6d chestnut, Spray of Rose watermark, plate 11, single used with 9d straw, tied by "Torquay Ju 10 72" duplex postmark with "805" in barred oval on cover to Samarang, Ile de Java, Indes Orientales, red '12 ½ cents" at lower right denotes the sum owed by addressed for the Singapore-Samarang left of the trip, red Samarang backstamp; cover with sealed tear at lower right away from the stamps and minor edge flaws, otherwise Fine.
Scott 59. SG 122a.
Estimate $200 - 300

Postage paid the 16 December 1870 to 1 July 1876 rate of 1/3d per ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
133   imageUsed to Java in 1877. 1873, Queen Victoria, 1s pale green, Spray of Rose watermark, single, used with 2d blue, both tied by "Malvern Ju 28 77" duplex postmark with "49" in barred oval on cover to Sourabaya Java, proper lightly struck Sourabaya backstamp; cover without backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 64. SG 150.
Estimate $350 - 500

Stamps paid the 1 July 1876 to 1 May 1877 rate of 1 shilling 2d per ½ oz. rate which was in existence for only 10 months and rare . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $350-500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
134   imageUsed to Java in 1877. 1876, Queen Victoria, 8d orange, Large Garter watermark, single, tied by "Cheltenham Oc 5 77" duplex postmark and "177" in barred oval on cover to Sourabaya Java, manuscript "via Brindisi" at upper left, lightly struck Sourabaya backstamp; cover with small repairs and tape stain at upper left, otherwise Fine.
Scott 73. SG 156.
Estimate $250 - 350

Postage paid the 1 May 1877 to 1 April 1879 UPU rate of 8d perf ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
135   imageUsed to Java in 1887. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 5d dull purple & blue, Die I, two singles, tied by "Leith DE 28 87" postmarks on official registered letter cover to Batavia Java, Batavia backstamp; cover with light usage creases, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 118a. SG 207.
Estimate $250 - 350

Postage paid double the 1 February 1880 rate of 5d perf ½ oz. rate plus 2d registration fee for a total of 1/-. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
136   imageUsed to Java in 1890. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 6d purple on rose red, single, tied by "R" in large oval on registered letter to Sumatra Java, red oval "registered London Chief Office, SP 26 90" at lower right; "N-I Postagent Penang" and "Medan" backstamps; cover with minor toned spots, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 119. SG 208.
Estimate $250 - 350

6d stamp paid the 1 April 1879 UPU rate of 4d per ½ oz. plus 2d Registration Fee for a total of 6d . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
Used to Laos
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
137   imageUsed to Laos in 1901. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d purple on blue, single, used with 1d lilac, both tied by "London SP 3 01" duplex postmark with "SW 51" in barred oval, on cover to Carcassonne France where it was directed to Hanoi (Tong King), then redirected to Hue (Annam), then redirected to Saigon, and finally redirected to Bassac, Laos, red boxed "L 1" denoted payment of 1d Late Fee at top center; Carcassonne, Hanoi Tonkin, Hue Annam, Saigon Central, and Bassac Laos backstamps, a Very Fine usage.
Scott 114. SG 201.
Estimate $300 - 400

Stamps paid the 1 October 1891 UPU rate of 2½d per ½ oz. rate to the Far East plus the 1d Late Fee. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
Used to the Philippines
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
138   imageUsed to the Philippines (Spanish Administration) in 1871. 1867, Queen Victoria, 3d rose, Spray of Rose watermark, single, used with 1s green, both tied by "Turnbridge-Wells NO 16 71" duplex postmark with "820" in barred oval, on cover to Manila Philippines Islands, black "2" (centimos, about 2d) Philippine internal postage charge at lower left; London and Manila backstamps, a Very Fine cover.
Scott 49. SG 103.
Estimate $500 - 750

Postage paid the 16 December `870 to 1 July 1876 rate of 1/- 3d per ½ oz via Brindisi . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
139   imageUsed to the Philippines (U.S. Administration) in 1899. 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d purple on blue, single, tied by double circle "Oxford OC 6 99" postmark on cover to Manila Philippines Islands, "Mil Sta. No. 1 Manila Philippines Rec'd" backstamp.
Scott 114. SG 201.
Estimate $150 - 200

2½d stamp paid the 1 October 1891 Far Eastern standard rate of 2½ perf ½ oz. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
Used to Sarawak
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
140   imageUsed to Sarawak in 1857. 1856, Queen Victoria, 6d pale lilac, Emblems watermark, single, tied by "60" in rectangle of bars of Bridge or Earn (Scotland) on 1857 cover to Charles Grant (Private Secretary to Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak) on the island of Borneo; manuscript "via Southampton" and "P. Paid 6d"; green Bridge of Earn, red London and boxed Bowan backstamps; cover without most of backflap and small toned spots, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 27. SG 70.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

6d paid the 1 February 1856 to 20 August 1861 rate of 6d per ½ oz. by British Packet via Southampton to Singapore . (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

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