1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Stamp Auctions

Lot 50 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 50 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

June 29, 1934, cover to Seattle, franked by three definitives, paid 10s postage, tied by two red brown ''29.6.1934'' special markings, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening instructions on reverse, paper scratches on reverse from previous mounting, F/VF, Est. $100-$150

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru''
Lot 8 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 8 - 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 Pittsburgh, franked by two stamps, paying 10s for postage, cancelled by two red brown ''9.8.14'' special markings, dark ultra three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening direction and K. Lewis chop in blue black on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 25 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan - Itsukushima (Island in Hiroshima Bay) -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 25 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Itsukushima (Island in Hiroshima Bay) - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

February 2, 1935, cover to California, franked by four values, paying 10s postage altogether, tied by two red brown ''10.2.2'' special ds, blue three-character marking, opening remarks on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Itsukushima (Island in Hiroshima Bay)
Lot 42 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Asama Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 42 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Asama Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

September 12, 1935, cover to Wichita, KS, franked by two values, including air post stamp of 9½s carmine, paying 10s for postage, tied by red brown illustrated ''12.9.1935'' special marking, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remark 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 ''Asama Maru''
Lot 49 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 49 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Chichibu Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

April 9, 1937, cover addressed to Philadelphia, franked by three stamps, met altogether 10s postal rate, tied by two red brown ''9.4.1937'' special postmarks, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remark and Chicago ''4.25.1937'' arrival ds on reverse, mostly 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 3 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 3 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

July 12, 1934, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Santa Barbara, CA, franked by two values, including air post stamp of 9½s carmine, tied by red brown ''9.7.12'' special marking, blue three-character ''Beikoku-yuki'' (To US) handstamp, opening remark on the back, minor reversal soiling, still VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 19 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 19 - 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 Canada, franked by three definitive stamps, met altogether 10s postal rate, tied by two red brown ''11.7.10'' special markings, blue 3-character ''To US'' and black 4-character ''To Canada'' handstamps are alongside, opening direction on reverse, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 36 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan First day cover -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 36 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan First day cover - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

April 20, 1940, Daisetsuzan National Park, 2s-20s, complete set of four on cover to Silver Spring, tied by two red brown ''15.4.20'' special ds, red stamp of 10s overlapping three-character ''To US'' marking, marked '')N ('' on reverse with K. Lewis additional handstamp in blue, VF and lovely item, Est. $300-$400

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan First day cover
Lot 14 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -  Mt. Fuji -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 14 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

August 12, 1935, cover from Summit Post Office at Fujiyama to Pennsylvania, franked by two values, including one air post stamp of 9½s carmine, paying 10s postage altogether, tied by two red brown''10.8.12'' special postmarks, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remark on reverse, cover was neatly opened at top, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan - Mt. Fuji
Lot 31 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan -. Ponape, Caroline Islands -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 31 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan -. Ponape, Caroline Islands - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

October 28, 1936, cover to Berkeley, CA, franked by three adhesives, met altogether 10s postal rate, tied by red brown ''11.10.28'' special marking, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remarks and K. Lewis chop are on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $250-$300

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan -. Ponape, Caroline Islands