1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Stamp Auctions

Lot 6 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 6 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

August 14, 1934, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Chicago, franked by two adhesives, met 10s postal rate, tied by two red brown ''9.8.14'' special markings, brown black three-character ''To US'' hs at right, opening remarks on reverse, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 23 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Yokohama -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 23 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Yokohama - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

January 18, 1937, cover to Oakland, CA, franked by three values, tied by Yokohama ''12.1.18'' date stamps, blue three-character ''To US'' marking, no opening remark, but with K. Lewis chop in blue, two spots of soiling on reverse, otherwise VF, RES $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Yokohama
Lot 39 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Asama Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 39 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Asama Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

May 17, 1934, cover to Ohio, franked by three definitive stamps, paying 10s postage, tied by red brown illustrated ''17.5.1934'' date stamp, blue three-character ''To US'' marking, opening note on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Asama Maru''
Lot 17 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 17 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

July 10, 1937, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Seattle, franked by four values, paying 20s postal fee, tied by two red brown ''12.7.10'' special markings, gray blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening notes on reverse, a beautiful item, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 34 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan First day cover -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 34 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan First day cover - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

May 10, 1937, General Maresuke Nogi, 2s crimson, horizontal strip of three on cover to Chicago (apparently insufficiently franked), tied by red brown ''12.5.10'' special marking and Yokohama ds, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, no opening remark and K. Lewis chop, fresh and VF, Est. $150-200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan First day cover
Lot 46 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 46 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

September 14, 1935, cover to NYS, franked by three adhesives, paying 10s postal fee, tied by two red brown ''14.9.1935'' date stamps, blue three-character ''To US'' marking, opening instructions on reverse, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru''
Lot 12 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 12 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

August 24, 1934, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Ventura, CA, franked by three stamps, met altogether 10s postal rate, tied by two red brown ''9.8.24'' special ds, dark blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp at left, no opening notes, but with K. Lewis chop on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 29 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan - Shizuoka Prefecture (Honshu Island) -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 29 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Shizuoka Prefecture (Honshu Island) - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

February 9, 1936, cover from Shimizu to Boston, franked by three stamps, the total is 10s for postage, tied by two red brown ''11.2.9'' special markings, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening notes on reverse, VF and scarce, Est. $200-$250

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Shizuoka Prefecture (Honshu Island)
Lot 47 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 47 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

August 8, 1936, cover to Baltimore, franked by two stamps, including air post 9½s carmine, paying altogether 10s for postage, tied by red brown ''8.8.1936'' special marking, blue three- character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remarks on reverse, some top corners soiling, F/VF, Est. $100- $150

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru''
Lot 7 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 7 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

August 14, 1934, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Maryland, franked by two stamps, including air post 9½s carmine, tied by two red brown ''9.8.14'' ds, dark ultra three-character ''To US'' marking, opening note and K. Lewis chop in blue on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji