United States. (Transatlantic Mails). 1836. Folded letter addressed to Amsterdam written from New Orleans dated '28th July 1836', endorsed "Formosa" via Havre', forwarded from New York with oval 'Forwarded Through/ Hudson's News Room/ & Foreign Ship/ Letter Office/ New York' on reverse with adjacent small oval 'Forwarded By/ F. Collomb & Co/ New York' with French entry cachet 'Pays D 'Outremer/ Par La Havre' (Salles Fig 87), Dutch entry cachet 'Frankryk/ over Arnhem' in red on reverse (Van der Linden 1523), Amsterdam arrival '15th Sept' with manuscript '7' (debit to Holland) and manuscript '130' Dutch cents due rating.

A double forwarding Transatlantic cover carried in the 'Havre - Whitlock Line by the steamer "FORMOSA" from New York to Havre.

United States. (Transatlantic Mails - Printed Circular). 1859. Folded printed circular headed 'Baltimore Price- Current Letter Sheet' dated 'Saturday, Morning May 31 1859', addressed to Amsterdam, cancelled by bold undated 'BALTd/ Paid' in blue, endorsed 'Per "Persia" with hand-struck instructional 'TOO LATE' in black on face, manuscript '2' in red crayon (debit to U.K.) and manuscript '10' on reverse and framed hand-stamped in side a triangular '1 1/2c'/ Amsterdam' in blue and manuscript '7 1/2' Dutch cents due rating, anointed 'Received 14 June' on reverse.

Printed circular sent in British Open mails at Newspaper rate.

Amsterdam applied triangular '1 1/2' cents marking in blue, a fiscal tax on all Printed Matter (Zegelrecht) from Foreign countries, not usually applied on front of covers but normally hand-stamped inside.

To be sent on the Cunard Line "Persia" but instructional hand-stamp 'TOO LATE' applied in New York to explain the delay in handling and letter carried on the next available sailing packet.

Lovely item, a two page printed circular with Export and Impoer prices noted for Wine & Spirts, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Fruit, Spices, Drugs and Gum Opium.

United States. (Transatlantic Mails). 1836. Folded letter addressed to Amsterdam written from New York dated '15th Jan 1836', endorsed "Gothe" pour Havre', forwarded from New York with oval 'Forwarded Through/ Hudson's News Room/ & Foreign Ship Letter Office/ New York' on face with French entry cachet 'Pay's D' Outremer/ Par Le Havre' (Salles Fig 87) with Bureau Maritime/ Havre' double ring '9 Feb', Dutch entry cachet 'Frankryk/ over Arnhem' in red on reverse (Van der Linden 1523), Amsterdam arrival '15/2' and manuscript '15' debit to Holland and manuscript '215' Dutch cents due rating.

Lovely item forwarded from New York and carried on the 'Havre - Old Line' to La Havre, France and overland to the Netherlands.

United States. (Transatlantic Mails). 1818. Folded letter addressed to Schiedam, Holland dated 'Boston 26th June 1818', endorsed 'per TEXEL', routed via France with '74/ La Havre' French entry hand-stamp in red and 'Forwarded By/ your obedient servant/ Welles Williams & Greene/ Havre 1st August 1818' on reverse, manuscript '8' for ship letter and rated '19' erased and docked with manuscript '18' Dutch cents due rating.

United States. (San Francisco - Via Panama). 1851. Folded letter addressed to Amsterdam, Holland, written from 'Gildemeester de Fremery & Co, San Francisco' (with oval firms cachet on face in blue), dated '3rd Dec 1851', endorsed 'per "Golden Gate" via New York & Liverpool', rated '6' in manuscript with New York transit 'Jan 6 (1852)' in red with oval 'FORWARDED BY HERCKENRATH & VAN DAMME/ N. YORK' on reverse in green, London transit '19 Jan 52' with manuscript '1/4' (U,K, debit to Holland), with small Dutch entry cachet 'Engeland/ over Ostende' in red on reverse (Van der Linden 1024), charged '110' in manuscript Dutch cents due rating and Amsterdam arrival '21/1' in red on reverse.

Letter docked at San Francisco, was then sent via Panama undercover to New York with forwarding agent 'Herckenrath Van Damme, New York' applied.

Mailed by the 'Pacific Mail Steamship Company "Golden Gate" to Panama. Then Trans-Isthmus mails, freight and passengers went by Panama railroad to Aspinwall and then by steamer via Key West to New York.

The forwarding agent Herckenrath struck their identifying backstamp and deposited this letter in the mails to UK unpaid.

United States. (Transatlantic Mail - Disinfection). 1832. Folded letter written from New York dated '7th April 1832' addressed to Schiedam, Holland endorsed 'Per steamer via Rotterdam', routed via London with unframed oval 'Post Paid Ship/ 5 May 1832/ London' in red on face and manuscript '8' (U.K. debt to Holland) with handstruck entry cachet 'Engeland/over BRIELLE' on reverfse in red (Van der Linden 1022) and Schiedam arrival 'May 7' and manuscript '50' Dutch cents due rating, chisel slits for disinfection and hand-struck 'GEZUIVERD' in red on face (PURIFIED).

The Dutch entry cachet 'Engeland over BRIELLE' is a a very underrated hand-stamp as it is rarely seen.

United States. (Transatlantic Mail). 1847. Folded letter written from New York dated '14th July 1847' addressed to Amsterdam, Holland, endorsed 'Halifax of 16 July', manuscript '5' in pencil (U.S. inland postage), hand-struck curved 'PAID' in red and circular 'New York/ 5 cts' dated '14th July', in red on face, routed via London with manuscript '1/8' (U.K. debit to Holland) with hand-struck entry cachet 'Engeland/ over/ Rotterdam' on reverse in red (Van der Linden 1025) and Amsterdam arrival '1/8' and manuscript '120' Dutch cents due rating.

United States. (Transatlantic Mail - Via France). 1830. Folded letter written from Boston dated 'Sept 11 1830' addressed to Schiedam, Holland, cancelled by circular Boston/ MS. in red dated 'Sept 13', with hand-struck ''PAID' in red, endorsed 'Via La Havre' (Salles Fig 87), bold 'T.F.' in red (Transit Francaise), manuscript '14' debit to Holland and manuscript '80' Dutch cents due rating with Arnhem '1st Nov' and Schiedam arrival on reverse '2nd Nov'.

United States. (Transatlantic Mail). 1850. Folded letter (with contents) endorsed 'care of Baring Brothers, London' cancelled by New York/ 19' hand-stamp in red dated 'Ap 17', endorsed 'per steamer "Europa" '17th April' with manuscript '21' and London arrival '30th Ap' and forwarded to Paris with circular London/ Paid in red on face, French entry cachet and Paris/ Poste Restante' receiver on reverse '1st Mai', and charged '16' in manuscript.

Mailed on the Cunard Line "Europa" via Halifax and Liverpool with 'British Treaty '19' applied in New York.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 126, 5c rose-red cancelled by BATOE straight-line handstamp in black.

Very fine quality.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langsempels - Postmarks). 1909. Postage Dues. SG D103, 5c carmine-rose and black cancelled by BATOE straight-line handstamp in black.

Superb quality on Dutch Indies postage due.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 126, 5c rose-red cancelled by BATOE straight-line handstamp in black.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 123, 2 1/2c green cancelled by BATOE straight-line handstamp in black.

Not scarce but lovely quality.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 121, 1c olive-green cancelled by BATOE straight-line handstamp in black.

Not scarce but very fine.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 158, 1g dull lilac (pair) overprinted 'JAVA' cancelled by BAOE BAOE straight-line handstamp in violet.

Very scarce 'Langstempel on 'One Guilder' Java overprint for use in Java and Madura. From Paul Bulterman's hand selected postmarks from his collection only 2 other high value 'one guilder' stamps are in the collection from KARANG ASAM and TANDJOENGSELOR.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. Official stamp. SG 128, 10c slate overprinted 'DIENST' tied to small piece by BAOE BAOE straight-line handstamp (38mm) in black.

Very fine, this large (38mm) cancel not listed by Bulterman.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1912. Official stamps. SG 090, 3c, orange (pair) overprinted DIENST cancelled by BAOE BAOE straight-line handstamp in violet (38mm).

Very beautiful item, this large BAOE BAOE (38mm) in violet not listed by Bulterman.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1912. Official stamps. SG 0188, 2c brown (pair) overprinted 'DIENST' cancelled by BAOE BAOE straight-line handstamp in violet (38mm) in violet.

Very fine item, this large BAOE BAOE not listed by Bulterman.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1893. SG 91, 5c ultramarine cancelled by BATOE-DJADJAR straight-line handstamp (45mm) in black with Weltevreden squared circle transit.

A rare cancel on card or loose stamp.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1905. SG 123, 2 1/2c green tied to small piece cancelled by BATANG TARO straight-line handstamp.

A scarce cancel on cover or card and noted by Bulterman to be scarce on loose stamp.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1905. SG 136, 30c chestnut and SG 137, 50c lake-brown cancelled by BATANG TARO straight-line handstamp (35mm) in black.

A scarce postmark on card and very scarce in this quality on loose stamp.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1905. SG 121, 5c olive-green cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp (14mm) in black.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1911. Official stamps. SG 0188, 2c brown (pair) overprinted 'Dienst' cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp (28mm) in black.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1911. Official stamp SG 0187, 1c olive-green (vertical pair) overprinted 'Dienst' cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp (28mm) in black.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1911. Official. SG 0202, 30c chestnut (pair) overprinted 'Dienst' cancelled by Batang straight-line hand-stamp in black (28mm).

The thirty cent Official stamp a scarce usage from Batang.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1900. 'Queen Wilhelmina surcharge SG 113, 15c on 15c brown (vertical pair) cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp (struck twice) in black (14mm).

Very fine quality from the Paul Bulterman collection formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1905. SG 121, 1c olive-green cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp in black (14mm).

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1905 SG 128, 10c slate cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp in black (28mm).

From the collection formed by Paul Bulterman over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1906 SG 137, 50c brown-lake cancelled by BATANG straight-line handstamp in black (28mm).

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1904. SG 129, 12 1/2c deep blue (pair) cancelled by BANGKINANG straight-line handstamp in black.

Superb quality.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 163, 2 1/2c green (pair) cancelled by BANGGAAI straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Stamp overprinted 'BUITEN BEZIT' (Outer Possessions) for use in Java and Madura.

Very scarce village cancel from BANGGAAI much earlier than noted by Bulterman who notes this cancel is only known on loose stamps.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1883. SG 85, 2 1/2c yellow (pair) cancelled by BANDAR straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Superb item Bandar village cancel much earlier than listed by Bulterman.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1907. SG 128, 10c slate (pair) cancelled by BANDJAR straight-line handstamp in black.

A scarce postmark so fine on loose stamp.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1904. SG 122, 2c brown (strip of three) cancelled by BALAPOELANG straight-line handstamp in black.

Scarce strip so fine.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1904. SG 121, 1c olive (pair) cancelled by BALAPOELANG straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Superb quality full strike on pair.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1911. Official SG 091, 4c ultramarine (strip of three) overprinted 'Dienst' cancelled by BANGOENPOERBA straight-line hand-stamp in violet.

Lovely quality a perfect strike on loose stamp. Scarce.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1910.. SG 128, 10c slate (pair tied to small piece) cancelled by BANGOENPOERBA straight-line hand-stamp in black.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1904. SG 126, 5c rose-red (block of four on small piece) cancelled by BAGOENPOERBA straight-line handstamp in black (struck twice).

A scarce item, rare on loose stamp and in this quality.

From the collection of Paul Buluterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1912. Official SG 0191, 4c ultramarine overprinted 'DIENST' cancelled by hand-struck BALIGE in black.

A scarce postmark.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1912. Official SG 0191, 4c ultramarine (pair) overprinted 'DIENST' cancelled by straight-line handstamp BALIGE in black.

A scarce postmark on card or loose stamp in this wonderful quality.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1912. 'Official' stamp SG 0191, 4c ultramarine overprinted 'DIENST' cancelled by 'BALIGE straight-line handstamp in violet.

Not priced by Paul Bulterman in 'Nederlands Indie Langstempels in violet.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1909. SG 126, 5s rose cancelled by BABAT straight-line handstamp in black.

Very fine, from the collection formed over sixty years by Paul Bulterman.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1909. SG 123, 2 1/2c green (pair tied to small piece) cancelled by BABAT straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Very fine, from the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1909. SG 121, 1c olive cancelled by BABAT straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Lovely quality strike, from the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1884. SG 84, 2c yellow-brown cancelled by AMOERANG straight-line hand-stamp in black.

Lovely quality from the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1884. SG 84, 2c yellow-brown cancelled by straight-line handstamp AMOERANG in violet.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1890. SG 91, 5c ultramarine cancelled by AMOERANG straight-line handstamp in blue (struck twice).

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1892. Queen Wilhelmina SG 100, 50c carmine cancelled by 'AMOERANG' straight-line handstamp (23mm) in black.

A scarce high value stamp used from this small town, very fine quality. Very few 50 cent stamps known. Bulterman only had a few examples from all the 'Langstempel' towns and villages.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1908. SG 163, 2 1/2c green (block of four) cancelled by 'AMOERANG' straight-line hand-stamp (39mm) in black (struck twice).

Very fine block, stamps overprinted 'Buiten Bezit' for use in Java and Madura.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.

Netherlands East Indies. (Langstempels - Postmarks). 1904. Netherlands Indies postal stationery 5c rose upgraded with SG 119, 2 1/2c on 3c violet cancelled on small piece by AMOERANG straight-line handstamp.

From the collection of Paul Bulterman formed over sixty years.