Lot
1076 
1896 (Nov. 11) Wuhu, China To Canton, Ohio, cover with clear strike of rare "Wuhu Customs, Mail Matter" rimless oval handstamp in red and with matching "Customs, Wuhu, 11 Nov 1896" double-circle datestamp on reverse along with blue "Customs, Shanghai, Nov 13, 1896" double-circle datestamp, addressed to "Major. William McKinley, President elect of U.S.A.", entered Japanese post with Japan 1896, 5¢ deep ultra, corner fault, tied by "Shanghai, I.J.P.O., 15 Nov 96" cds; Yokohama (11.20) transit and Canton (12.10) arrival backstamps, printed "Dr. E. H. Hart, Wuhu, China" corner card; some cover creasing, F.-V.F. Scott No. Japan #88 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE "WUHU CUSTOMS, MAIL MATTER" HANDSTAMP USAGE TO THE PRESIDENT ELECT WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Realized: $11,000