U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
April 29-30, 2009

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #129
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1872 cover with enclosed letter, headed "American Presbyterian Mission Press Shanghai", franked with 10c Banknote (Scott's No. 150), tied by segmented cork cancel, U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai (Apr 12) cds alongside, sent via San Francisco to Wilkinsburg, Pa, fine
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #130
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1895 small cover originating from Wei-Hien (with a four page letter), sent via Chifu and franked with 1c carmine local, sent through the United States Post Office where 5c was added for further transmission to Carthage, Mo, with Local Post Chefoo, San Francisco transits and arrival pmks on back, cover with small faults at right and mended tears, fine appearance of this rare combination
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #131
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1919 illustrated "Nippon Ysen Kaisha" Japan Mail S.S. Co. cover, headed S.Blackwell C/o American Consul, Batavia, sent via the U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai, franked with 3c offset printing and sent to USA, "examined by censor" seal, fine and most attractive cover
Envelope
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #132
UNITED STATES Offices in China
1919 Shanghai Surcharges, complete to 20c/10c, vertical pairs except 10c/5c single, n.h., minor natural gum disturbances affecting a few stamps, otherwise fine-v.f.,
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Catalog #K1-10
Catalog Value $ 2,960
Unsold

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