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Lot 1549 |
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1826 (May 23) Philadelphia to Canton, folded letter concerning commercial matters, manuscript "Ship Calendonia" endorsement, additional bill of lading for "six bales cloths" in the amount of $37.95 that were carried on the Calendonia by Captn Barr; tiny edge tear at top, Fine, exceptional early letter to China.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1550 |
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1851 (Jul. 19) Goff's Corners, Me. to Hong Kong, blue c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline on buff cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga of the East India Squadron, manuscript "75" crossed out and rerated "70" in magenta, red "Paid 3 Aug 1851" tombstone transit, reverse with "Hong Kong Oct 7, 1851" double-arc receiver, manuscript "Rec'd Oct 8, 1851 / Cumsingmoon", minor faults, Fine and attractive, 75¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1551 |
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1851 (Aug. 4) Waterville, Me. to Canton, red c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline and "45" on blue cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron in care of the U.S. Consul in Canton, rerated "40" in magenta, red "Paid 18 Au 1851" c.d.s transit, reverse with "Hong Kong Oct 7, 1851" double-arc receiver, manuscript "Rec'd Oct 8, 1851 / Cumsingmoon", minor faults, Fine and attractive, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1552 |
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1851 (Oct. 18) Syracuse, N.Y. to Foo Chow, blue c.d.s. with matching fancy boxed "Paid" and manuscript "45" rating on buff cover addressed to care of the English Consul, endorsed "Overland mail via Southampton", rerated "40" in magenta, red "Paid 3 No 1851" c.d.s. transit, reverse with "Hong Kong" double-arc receiver, opened on three sides, edge wear, Fine, rare destination, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1553 |
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1852 (Sep. 13) Unity, Me. to Canton, c.d.s. with manuscript "Paid / 45" on blue cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron in care of the U.S. Consul in Canton, rerated "24" in magenta, red "Paid 30 Se 1852" c.d.s transit, reverse with "Hong Kong 13 De 1852" double-arc receiver, manuscript "Rec'd Dec 13, 1852 / Hong Kong", edge toning, Fine and attractive, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1554 |
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1853 (Jul. 5) Augusta, Me. to Canton, c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline and "45" rating in magenta on blue cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron in care of the U.S. Consul in Canton, red "40" credit handstamp, red "Paid 18 Jy 1853" c.d.s transit and matching "PF" in oval, reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. Jul 6" and "Hong Kong 8 Se 1853"double-arc receiver, forwarded to U.S. Consul in Shanghai, manuscript "Rec'd at Shanghai, China. Sep 18, 1853 / Hong Kong", edge staining, Fine and attractive, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1555 |
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1854 (Jan. 23) Mount Vernon, Me. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. with manuscript "Paid 55" on buff cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron, rerated "24" in magenta, red "Paid 11 Fe 1854" c.d.s transit, reverse with red "New York Am Packet Jan 28" c.d.s. and "Hong Kong 12 Ap 1854" double-arc receiver, cover returned to United States, manuscript "Rec'd at Charlestown, Mass. / Navy Yard Sep 7, 1854", edge faults and staining, no backflap, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1556 |
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1855 (Sep. 25) New York to Canton, Br. Pkt. c.d.s. with matching "20" rating handstamp on folded letter from Goodhue & Co. to Augustine Heard & Co., endorsements of "pr Africa" and "care Mess. Baring Brothers & Co. / London" crossed out, reverse with red crown " YF 8 Oc 1855" c.d.s. transit, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1557 |
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1856 & 1858 Boston to Canton, two covers, 1856 (Oct. 22) red "Boston Paid Br. Pkt." c.d.s. and pencil "43" rating on blue folded cover, red "38" credit and red "Paid 3 No 1856" transit c.d.s., partial strike of Hong Kong double-arc backstamp, 43¢ British mail rate via Marseilles; 1858 (May 5) small red "Boston Paid / B. Pkt." c.d.s. with matching red "19" on cover to Augustine, Heard & Co. via Marseilles, manuscript "Prepaid only to London", red "Paid 17 My 1858" transit c.d.s; Very Fine pair exhibiting different postage ratings.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1558 |
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1858 (Jun. 17) Washington, D.C. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. on cover addressed to Frigate Powhatan in care of U.S. Naval Storekeeper in Hong Kong, China, bearing 5¢ red brown (28) tied by c.d.s. and red "New York Br. Pkt. Jun 23" transit c.d.s., manuscript rating and "Rec'd at Shanghae / Augt 30th 1858", reverse with red "London 5 Jy '58" single-arc c.d.s. and a fine strike of the very rare small "Hong Kong 21 AU 58" single-arc datestamp (Webb type 12), reduced from opening at left, stains, stamp clipped at top, Fine, 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles (1/5 = 34¢ and 5¢ required to be prepaid).
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE WEBB TYPE 12 HONG KONG DATESTAMP.
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1559 |
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1858 (Aug. 4) Richmond, Va. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. on cover addressed to U.S. Steamer Powhatan in care of American Consul in Hong Kong, China, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 12¢ black (36) strip of three all tied by c.d.s., reverse with red "New York Am Pkt Aug 7" transit c.d.s., red London transit c.d.s., magenta "12" credit, cover faults, 12¢ strip trimmed at left, Fine, 5¢ overpayment of the 33¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1560 |
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1860 (Apr. 21) Terre Haute, Ind. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. on cover with preprinted address to a sailor on the U.S.S. Hartford, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26) tied by c.d.s., endorsed via Marseilles, red "New York Br. Pkt. Apr 25" transit c.d.s., "1/-" rating, reverse with red "London May 7, 1860" c.d.s. and black "Hong Kong 21 Ju 60" c.d.s., manuscript "Rec'd July 7th / Shanghai / 2 letters in this cover", few perf faults from edge placement, Fine, 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles (34¢ due and 5¢ prepaid as required).
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1561 |
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1861 (Apr. 9) New York to Hong Kong, dateline on folded cover with red "New York Br. Pkt. Apr 10" c.d.s., bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by New York foreign mail red grid cancellation, endorsed "via Marseilles" and per "Africa", manuscript "2/2" rating, reverse with "Hong Kong 6 Jul 61" c.d.s., small faults on reverse, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1562 |
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1862 (Sep. 23) Philadelphia to Hong Kong, partial red c.d.s. on orange cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) tied by grid cancellation, endorsed "Per steamer / French Mail", red boxed "PD" and "Etats Unis / Serv. Brit. Calais / 7 Oct 62" transit c.d.s., magenta "27" credit, reverse with Marseilles and "Hong Kong 23 No 62" backstamps, Very Fine, 30¢ French mail rate.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1563 |
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1862 (Nov. 8) New York to Shanghae, red Am. Pkt. c.d.s. on tissue paper cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 10¢ green (68) pair, and 30¢ orange (71), all cancelled by matching grids, magenta "30" credit, red "London 21 No 62" transit, Hong Kong and Shanghae backstamps, red "1d"; Fine, couple minor stamp and cover faults, Fine, 51¢ British mail rate via Marseilles effective 12/61-6/63.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1564 |
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1863 (May 8) Milwaukee, Wis. to Shanghae, double-circle datestamp with grids tying 3¢ rose, 24¢ red lilac, 30¢ orange (65, 70, 71) on orange cover, red "New York Br. Pkt. Paid" cds, magenta "52" credit, red London paid datestamp, Hong Kong and Shanghae backstamps, red crayon "1" penny, Very Fine and colorful, 57¢ British mail rate via Marseilles effective 12/61-6/63.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: Jessup, Paliafito
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Lot 1565 |
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1863 (Jul. 15) New York to Shanghae, red Br. Pkt. Paid c.d.s. on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 5¢ brown (76) single and pair, and 24¢ lilac (78) with straight edge, all cancelled by New York foreign mail grids, red London paid transit, magenta "40" credit, "Insuffy Stamped / via Marseilles" two-line handstamp, blue Hong Kong and black Shanghae backstamps, red "1d", two stamps folded over right edge of cover, flap refolded to improve appearance with crease ironed out, Very Fine usage, 13¢ shortpayment of the 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles effective 6/63.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 1989 Rendon Certificate.
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Lot 1566 |
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1863 (Oct. 5) Newburgh, N.Y. to Shanghai, c.d.s. on tissue paper cover bearing two 10¢ green (68) pairs and a 5¢ brown (76) s.e. single cancelled by large segmented corks, "Paid" handstamp with orange "45" beneath stamps, magenta "40" credit, red London paid c.d.s., blue Hong Kong and black Shanghae backstamps, red "1d", stamp and cover faults as normal with tissue paper covers, Fine, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Ackerman
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Lot 1567 |
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1864 (Feb. 2) Boston to Shanghae, New York Br. Pkt. Paid backstamp on cover bearing 5¢ brown, 10¢ green, 30¢ orange (68, 71, 76) cancelled by segmented leaf cancels, red London (2.16) transit, magenta "40" credit, blue Hong Kong (4.11) and black Shanghae (4.15) backstamps, red "1d", Fine, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1568 |
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1865 (Jan. 5) Exeter, N.H. to Swatow, double-circle datestamp on blue cover addressed to care of the U.S. Consul bearing 5¢ brown, 10¢ green, 30¢ orange (68, 71, 76) cancelled by matching circular grids, endorsed "Overland via Southampton", red "Boston Am. Pkt. Paid Jan 7" backstamp, red London (1.20) transit, red "24" credit handstamp, blue "Hong Kong Mr 25 '65" receiving backstamp; bleaching spots, Fine, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1569 |
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1865 (Apr.) New York to Shanghae, red Am. Pkt. c.d.s. on buff cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) and 24¢ grayish lilac (78a) straight edge pair, all cancelled with three bold strikes of New York Foreign Mail Type F17, red London (5.11) transit and "32" credit handstamp, red "1d" handstamp, backflap with embossed N.Y. cachet, Very Fine and choice, 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ackerman, Gibson, Knapp, Sevenoaks
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Lot 1570 |
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1865 (Jun. 14) New York to Shanghae, red Am. Pkt. c.d.s. on buff cover bearing a 24¢ lilac (78) pair tied by segmented cork, endorsed "Via Marseilles", red London (7.26) transit and "48" credit handstamp, blue Shanghae backstamp, red crayon "1" penny; couple perf faults from edge placement, missing 5¢ stamp, otherwise Very Fine usage, 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 300 - 400
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1866 (May 3) Stratham, N.H. to Swatow, c.d.s. on blue cover addressed to care of the U.S. Consul bearing two 10¢ green (68) pairs along with 2¢ black, 3¢ rose (65, 73) singles cancelled by matching four-ring corks and additional manuscript, endorsed "Overland via Southampton", red "Boston Am. Pkt. Paid 5 May" backstamp, red London (5.17) transit, red "24" crayon credit, "Hong Kong Jy 4 '65" receiving backstamp, red "1d" handstamp; bleaching spots, Fine, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1572 |
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1866 (Oct. 3) New York to Canton, red c.d.s. on tissue paper cover bearing 24¢ gray (78b) and 30¢ orange (71) tied by six-section cork cancellations, endorsed "proof 'Java' / via Marseilles", red London (10.15) transit and "48" credit handstamp, Hong Kong (12.14) backstamp, red "1d" handstamp; minor edge faults, 24¢ with light crease from file fold and moved slightly, Very Fine usage, 1¢ overpayment of the 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1573 |
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1866 (Dec 4) Tioga, Pa. to Hang King, large c.d.s. on buff cover addressed to the U.S.S. Shenandoah, bearing 10¢ green (68) strip of four along with 2¢ black, 3¢ rose (65, 73), all cancelled with corks, red "New York Am. Pkt. Dec 8" transit c.d.s. and "24" credit handstamp, red London (12.19) transit, partial Hong Kong backstamp, red crayon "1" penny; reduced at left from opening, stamp faults from edge placement and fold over, Fine, rare destination in China, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1574 |
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1868 (Mar. 20) Boston to Hong Kong, c.d.s. duplex with cork cancels tying 10¢ green (68) pair on cover to Hong Kong, blue "Almy & Company" merchant handstamp, endorsed "Via San Francisco / Per Rising Star", red New York (3.21) transit, two strikes of Hong Kong May 19 receiving datestamp, reduced slightly at left, Fine, double the 10¢ American mail rate via San Francisco & Yokohama to Shanghai.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1575 |
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1868 (Dec. 9) Chicago to Hong Kong, c.d.s. on cover addressed in care of the U.S. Consul bearing 10¢ yellow green. F grill (96) tied by quartered cork cancellation, blue crayon "West" and large "Paid All" in rimmed circle, Hong Kong Fe 11 backstamp; backflap replaced, Fine, 10¢ American mail rate via San Francisco & Yokohama to Shanghai.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1576 |
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1868-69 (c.) New Hampshire to Swatow, two covers from the Wingate correspondence; 1868 (Apr 28) Exeter, N.H. bearing 10¢ green (68) cancelled by grid, red "New York Paid All Direct May 9" transit c.d.s., Hong Kong and Swatow backstamps; 1869 (Feb) Stratham, N.H. bearing 10¢ green (68) cancelled by four-rings, red "New York Paid All Mar" transit c.d.s., Hong Kong and Swatow backstamps; Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1577 |
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1869 (Feb. 13) (c.) Brooklyn to Shanghae, bold c.d.s. on Brooms & Brushes corner card cover bearing 10¢ yellow green. F grill (96) cancelled by quartered cork; reduced and small repair at left, single short perf. at right, Very Fine usage, 10¢ American mail rate via San Francisco & Yokohama to Shanghai.
Estimate 300 - 400
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1872 (Nov. 9) Concord, N.H. to Swatow, c.d.s. on Wingate correspondence cover bearing a 1¢ ultramarine (145) and 3¢ green (147), one single and one pair, tied by cork cancels, reverse with "Hong Kong JA 3 '73" and blue "Swatow JA 11 '73" circular datestamps, Fine usage, 10¢ Trans-Pacific rate.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1579 |
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"SHIP", two strikes of blue straightline handstamp probably applied by the P.M.S.S. Co. cancelling the 10¢ brown entire, mailed while in transit, addressed to Customs, Shanghai China; edge wear, Fine usage.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1580 |
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1881-1885 (c.) "U.S. Consulate General / Shanghai China", two covers, each with double-circle consular receiver on reverse in different colors; 1881 (Sep. 6) bearing 5¢ Taylor (185) from Stratham, N.H. to Foochow, China, purple strike; 1885 (Apr. 13) bearing 5¢ yellow brown (205) from Detroit, Mich. to Shanghai, China, magenta strike, opening tear; Fine to Very Fine exhibition pair.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1581 |
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1870-79 U.S. Mail to China (5¢ Taylor), five covers, four bearing the 5¢ Taylor and one with the 10¢ brown, destinations are Foochow and Swatow, backstamps include blue Swatow, Hong Kong, blue Shanghai Local Post, U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai, violet "U.S. Consulate General, Shanghai China", and Foochow circular datestamps, Fine to Very Fine group.
Estimate 400 - 500
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1880-1889 U.S. Mail to China (5¢ Garfield), seven covers and one entire, destinations in China are Foochow and Shanghai, various transits and receivers include purple "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai" double oval, magenta "U.S. Consulate General Shangai" double-circle, "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai Rec'd" c.d.s., Foochow and Hong Kong c.d.s., few small faults, Fine to Very Fine group.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1583 |
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1890 (Jun. 7) Boston to Peking, missionary corner card cover from the Aiken correspondence bearing 5¢ Indigo (216) tied by Boston origin duplex, Boston and San Francisco backstamp transits, reverse with purple "U.S. Postal Agency 11 Jul 90" double-oval and blue "Shanghai Local Post JL 23 '90" c.d.s., returned to Rutland, Vt via U.S. Postal Agency with additional double-oval Aug 2 strike on front; small piece out on reverse, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: Tows, Fisher
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Lot 1584 |
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1892 (Aug. 10) Boston to Ningpo, duplex c.d.s. and printed Parker House corner card on cover addressed to the U.S. consulate in Ninpo, China, bearing 5¢ chocolate (223) tied by duplex, reverse with Boston (10.10) and San Francisco (10.15) transits, "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai Rec'd Sep 15 '92" c.d.s. and purple "United States Consulate Ningpo, China, Sep 17, 1892" serrated oval datestamp, edge fault, Fine usage.
Estimate 200 - 300
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1896 (Jul. 8) Trappe, Md. to Ichang, c.d.s. on cover bearing 5¢ chocolate (255) tied by cork cancellation, reverse with New York machine (7.8) and San Francisco (7.13) transits, sent throught the U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai with Aug. 13 backstamp, bold strike of purple "Consulate of the United States * Hankow * 17 Aug 96" double-oval receiver, placed into the local mails for delivery to Ichang with red "Hankow Local Post AU 17" c.d.s.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1586 |
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1900-1909 U.S. Mail to China (1902-3 Issue), five covers and one post card, destinations in China comprise Chefoo, Hangchow, Shanghai, and Tientsin, various frankings of 1¢ 2¢ shield, and 5¢ better includes post card franked with 2¢ red (319) and bearing a bold strike of "Shanghai Local Post" c.d.s., Fine to Very Fine group.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1587 |
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1900-1930's U.S. Mail to and from China, approximately 110 covers comprising about 65 covers via U.S. Navy with many sea craft markings, 45 covers of post WWI to China with many interesting commemoratives used including twelve 5¢ Pilgrim covers, some better include 1924 airmail cover to Nanking bearing 1¢ 2¢ 5¢ Pilgrim issues and 24¢ (C6), 1897 postcard to Shanghai with 1¢ bureau and Shanghai Local Post, few additional Bureau covers; some mixed condition, Fine group.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1588 |
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1848-1869 (c.) mail to and from China, four covers and one front, 1848 stampless cover U.S. Ship Ohio in Canton; 1862 (Sep. 12) cover to Shanghae bearing (65, 75 [2], 62B, 68) with faults including missing stamp; 1865 (Mar. 8) cover to Shanghae bearing (65, 70, 71), 30¢ with faulty corner; 1872 (Jun. 20) cover to Swatow bearing (68); 1872 (Aug. 5) on cover to Swatow bearing (68) 10¢ faulty; last is 1869 (Sep. 2) cover front to Shanghai bearing (116); Fine group.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1589 |
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Forwarded by Harnden & Co./Boston & Liverpool, red Boston oval on backflap of "New York Aug 29th 1846" datelined letter to Canton, China, Augustine, Heard & Co. correspondence, red "Paid / H & Co." circled handstamp, manuscript endorsement "overland mail", additional "Postage Paid / to Destination / Harnden & Co. / Liverpool" boxed handstamp, reverse with "Hong Kong 19 NO 1846" double-arc receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
EXTREMELY RARE TWICE FORWARDED LETTER TO CANTON.
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Lot 1590 |
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Forwarded by Koopmanschaf & Co./San Francisco, blue oval handstamp on folded cover to Hong Kong, Augustine, Heard & Co. correspondence, manuscript endorsement "Circular only", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Forwarded by Macondray & Co./San Francisco, large blue oval on folded cover to Hong Kong, Augustine, Heard & Co. correspondence, manuscript endorsement "Circular only", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Forwarded by Macondray & Co./San Francisco, black rimmed oval on folded cover to Hong Kong, Augustine, Heard & Co. correspondence, manuscript endorsement "Circular only", Extremely Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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1838 (May 21) to U.S. Ship Lexington, Pacific Squadron, folded letter datelined Sing Sing, N.Y. and addressed in care of the U.S.N. Lyceum in Brooklyn, reverse with clear strike of "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp with full-rigged ship; splitting and toning, Fine, early example.
Estimate 400 - 500
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1840 (c.) (Dec. 12) to U.S. Schooner Shark, Pacific Squadron, folded letter front with red Easton, Ma. c.d.s. and matching "Paid" straightline, manuscript "18¾" rating, endorsed "Care of Naval Lyceum / Paid to New York", forwarded with bold strike of the Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship and readdressed to Valparaiso, S.A. edge wear, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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1841 (June 6) to U.S. Sloop Boston, folded letter datelined Kingston, R.I. and addressed in "Care of Naval Lyceum / Naval Yard", red "New York Jul 9" c.d.s., forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting a full-rigged ship and readdressed to "United States Consul in Manila, Singapore, or Canton", letter mentions a recent letter received from the addressee aboard the Boston in Capetown, Very Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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1844 (May 13) to U.S. Frigate Brandywine, East India Squadron, folded letter with indistinct red Virginia c.d.s. and matching "Paid" straightline, manuscript "25" rating, addressed "From the Naval Lyceum, New York", forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship and readdressed to "Care U.S. Consul Hong Kong, China", docketing "Rec'd Aug. 28th '44, Macao", discoloration from high sulfur content, fragile, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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1852 (Dec. 11) to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron, buff cover with blue "Goffs' Corners Me. 11 Dec / 10" c.d.s. and matching "Paid" straightline, addressed "via Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn, L.I.", forwarded with clear strike of Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting a full-rigged ship, docketing "Rec'd Hong Kong. Feb. 9, 1852 / Pr. Susquehana", edge wear, Very Fine, late usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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1852 (March 23) to U.S. Ship Saratoga, cover with 3¢ orange brown (10), position 72L2E, tied by bold strike of "Brunswick, Me / 3 Paid" c.d.s. addressed "via Naval Lyceum, New York, N.Y.", forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, docketing "Rec'd Hong Kong Jan. 5, 1853 / Pr. (Coal Ship) Gertrude / Macao", edge repairs, Very Fine usage, rare in combination with U.S. postage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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