Lot 2712
Ryukyus, "Ryukyus Postage" Camel View, original 5½x8½'' painting by artist Chosho Ashitomi, designer of several Ryukyus issues (including #18), affixed to album page, Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
Lot
2713 
Ryukyus, 1966 Morning Star Newspaper Wrapper Usages, 6 intact wrappered Morning Star newspapers sent from Naha City, Okinawa to Maryland, franked with various 1960's issues and tied by Naha roller cancels, F.-V.F. or better, rare intact newspaper usages from Ryukyus.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $60
Lot
2714
Ryukyus, 1945-46 A.P.O. & F.P.O. Covers, group of seven covers either sent free or with U.S. 6¢ Airmail franking to U.S.; with A.P.O. usages including A.P.O. 239 from 301st Fighter Wing, A.P.O. 245 from American Red Cross, V Mail usage from A.P.O. 337 and A.P.O. 27 on V-J cachet cover, F.P.O. free mail via A.P.O. 331, U.S. Navy airmail with Naval Censor handstamp, and another on Navy Dept O.B. cover, F.-V.F. or better.Estimate $300 - 400.
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