U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
May 29-30, 2002

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1257
HONG KONG
1863-74 correspondence of 8 covers to Bombay, each franked with 8c Victoria and tied by "B62" duplex, variety of ship endorsements incl. "Lombardy", "Columbian", "Bengal", "Ellora", "Glen Artness" and "Orissa", diff. markingsincl. "Steamer Letter G.P.O. Calcutta" etc., some toning, mostly fine-v.f., scarce lot
Envelope
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #1258
HONG KONG
1902 cover from Shanghai to US Naval Station in the Philippines, franked with 10c Victoria, with "U.S.S.Wilmington" Rooster embossing on back, also Victoria departure and Manila and Cavite, Philippines arrival pmks, v.f.
Envelope
Price Realized
$5,000.00

Lot #1259
HONG KONG
1903-39 four diff. covers to USA, incl. 1908 registered from Hankow etc., mosty fine
Envelope
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #1260
HONG KONG
1919 cover with "The Missions to Seamen" corner cachet in blue, red "Official Paid - Hong Kong" Sept.17 cds (Webb type C) and same day Kowloon Branch dispatch cds alongside to England, endorsed "On Active Service" on top, with the commander's signature at left side, minor cover tears, otherwise fine example of this rare late military usage of the "Official Paid" cds
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #1261
HONG KONG
1938-52 complete set plus most listed and some unlisted varieties, 49 stamps all mint n.h., fine-v.f.
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Catalog #154-66a
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #1262
HONG KONG
1941 registered cover from Stanley (registration label on back), attractively franked with the cplt set of six and sent to Bermuda, with violet censor hs, New York transit pmk, fine
Envelope
Catalog #168-73
Price Realized
$650.00

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