Lot
3569 
China - U.S. Offices, 1895 U.S. and Chefoo Local mixed franking cover. Last of the combination covers, faulty from rough opening at right - with original letter (dateline Wei Hien); Chefoo stamp tied by Feb. 2, 1895 Chefoo Local Post cancel and both tied by U. S. Postal Agency Shanghai duplex; 5 different postmarks on back including Chefoo and faint Shanghai Local Post, Shanghai duplex, San Francisco cds and Carthage cds, a V.G. cover, a real rarity begging for restoration to make it an exhibitable cover. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500
Lot
3570
China - U.S. Offices, 1881-99 Japanese Foreign Mail correspondence. 55 covers from the Mateer correspondence, particulars including 14 covers franked with 5s brown (Scott #59) (3 with Shanghai Local Post postmarks), 39 covers franked with 41 of the 5s ultra (Scott #74) (23 with Shanghai Local Post postmarks) and 2 covers franked with 10s brown orange (Scott #79), correspondence includes a variety of cities (most are Shanghai, but includes Chefoo, Nagasaki, etc.), cancels, frankings and postal markings, changes in cancels and rates during this time period, condition a little mixed overall, many with original letters, F.-V.F. overall, a tremendous philatelic opportunity of great historical significance. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Realized: $25,000
Lot
3571
China - U.S. Offices, 1900, 4s Japan postal card sent to U.S. Bold violet "Chefoo I.J.P.O." postmark with additional Kobe and Yokohama postmarks, interesting letter from Chefoo written by C.W. Mateer and talking about his new wife and her health after being subjected to the "Siege" (Boxer Rebellion), Very Fine and choice. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $110