Specialized Russia; U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
January 8-10, 2008

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1301
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1886 (Nov. 26) cover sent from U.S.S. Palos (Asiatic Station) to Washington, D.C., franked with U.S. 5c Garfield, oval cancel, with U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai datestamp in violet, franked on reverse with pair of 3c Chinese Small Dragons, tied by Native seal, with "Customs/Tientsin" cds alongside, San Francisco and Washington transits, some minor cover wear, otherwise v.f. and scarce combination cover. This is the third earliest known U.S./China combination cover, with the earliest from the same correspondence and dated on three days prior
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #1302
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1919 12c on 6c red orange, top margin plate no. block of six, n.h., owner hs on reverse of top middle stamp, fine-v.f.,
Box **

Catalog Value $ 1,500
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #1303
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1919 $1 on 50c, minor perf. crease, also $2 on $1, l.h., the latter well centered, fine,
*

Catalog Value $ 1,025
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #1304
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1919 $1 on 50c light violet and $2 on $1 violet brown, l.h., fine-v.f.,
*

Catalog Value $ 1,025
Price Realized
$525.00

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