Lot 1999
Hawaii, (Ship Letter) "Vancouver, B.C., My 23, 96". Cds's tying 1893, 2¢ dull violet, red overprint, block of four in combination with 1894 2¢ brown, on 1896 corner card cover to Funchal, Madeira, receiving cds and addressee's ornate handstamp on reverse, minor tone spots, Very Fine, a rare loose ship letter usage.Scott No. 57+75 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot 2000
Hawaii, (Ship Letter) Yokohama, Japan, Apr, 99. Postmarks tying 1894, 5¢ rose lake, horizontal pair on 1899 cover posted on board ship with boxed "Paquetbot" handstamp and receiving backstamp, addressed to Nakasaki, Japan, tone spots and light cover edge wear, Fine.Scott No. 76 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $525