Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Stamp Auctions

Lot 57 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 57 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

May 14, 1940, cover to New London, CT, franked by four definitives, paying 20s postal fee, cancelled by two red brown ''5.14.1940'' illustrated date stamps, blue three-character ''To US'' hs, opening remarks on reverse, upon arrival NYC machine cancel ''May. 30. 1940'' was applied over the stamps, the cover was neatly opened at top, fresh, VF and scarce, one of the latest K. Lewis cover, Est. $250-$300

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru''
Lot 51 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 51 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

April 28, 1936, cover to Vancouver, Canada, franked by four stamps, tied by two red brown ''28.4.1936'' illustrated markings, blue four- character ''To Canada'' handstamp, opening remarks on reverse, the cover was neatly opened at top, VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru''
Lot 52 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 52 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

December 3, 1936, cover to Canada, franked by four definitives, tied by two red brown ''3.12.1936'' illustrated date stamps, gray blue four-character ''To Canada'' marking, opening note 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 ''Heian Maru''
Lot 54 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 54 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

May 6, 1937, cover to San Francisco, franked by three stamps, paying 6s postage (looks insufficient) tied by two red brown ''6.5.1937'' illustrated special markings, blue three-character ''To US'' hs, opening remark 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 ''Heian Maru''
Lot 53 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 53 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

January 27, 1937, cover to Detroit, franked by five values, met altogether 10s postal rate, tied by three red brown ''27.1.1937'' illustrated ds, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remark on reverse, but without additional K. Lewis flap marking, slight flap thin, still VF, Est. $150-$200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru''
Lot 56 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 56 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

October 5, 1939, cover to Connecticut, franked by four values, paying 20s postage, tied by one red brown ''5.10.1939'' illustrated special ds, remained two stamps not cancelled, blue three-character ''To US'' handstamp, opening remarks 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 ''Heian Maru''
Lot 55 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers -   Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

Lot 55 - 1. Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers - Japan Imperial Sea Post - Trans-Pacific MV ''Heian Maru'' - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #90

March 17, 1939, cover to Allentown, PA, franked by four definitive stamps, paying 20s postal fee, tied by two red brown ''3.17.1939'' illustrated special ds, 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 ''Heian Maru''
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''