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SPINK CHINA

FINE STAMPS & COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker Your Specialists Stamps UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Europe - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez China - Anna Lee Coins UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Greg Cole Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger Wines China - Anna Lee Your Europe Team (London - Lugano) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team (New York - Dallas) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Philatelics George Eveleth Head of Numismatics Stephen Goldsmith Director of Finance & Operations Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley Your Asia Team (Hong Kong - Singapore) Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond Tat Neill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid

Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs, Books, Wines AUCTION CALENDAR 2012 Stamps 15 January 25 January 16 February 23/24 February Early March 15 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 11 April 3 May 10/11 May Early June 5 July 11 July 12 September 13 September 13/14 September 23 September Early October 14 November 6/7 December 12 December

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Hong Kong London London New York Hong Kong Lugano Lugano Lugano Lugano London London New York Hong Kong London London London London New York Singapore Hong Kong London New York London

12005 12001 12012

Fine Coins of China and Hong Kong The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Coins of Hong Kong and China Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and

Hong Kong New York London New York London New York Hong Kong London New York London

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Banknotes of China and Hong Kong The Manfred Kranz Collection of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Notes Banknotes of the Ta Ching Government The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong New York London New York New York London New York London

12006 12006A 12006B 312 12022 313 314 12023 315 12024

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

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Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong New York New York London New York New York London

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The The The The

Collector's Series Sale Collector's Series Sale Collector’s Series Sale Collector’s Series Sale

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Fine Fine Fine Fine Fine

Wines Wines Wines Wines Wines

Hong Hong Hong Hong Hong

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12015 12016 12017 12018 12019 12020 12021

Coins 14 January 16/17 January 29 March 18/19 May 28 June 22/23 August 28/29 August 27 September 13/14 November 4 December

Commemorative Medals Commemorative Medals

Commemorative Medals Commemorative Medals

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Banknotes 14 January 14 January 14 January 16/17 January 25 April 18/19 May 22/23 August 3 October 13/14 November 6 December Medals 19 April 19 July 22 November Bonds and Shares 14 January 16/17 January 18/19 May 1 June 22/23 August 13/14 November 28 November Autographs 16/17 18/19 22/23 13/14

January May August November

York York York York

Wines 8 March May July September November

For centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving our planet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both.

Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Collector’s Series sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part II The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Renowned Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmail Postal History and Memorabilia The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Brazil The Paulo Comelli “Grand Prix” Collection of Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarities including Uruguay - Part I The Collector’s Series sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Essays, Proofs and Stamps Great Britain Stamps specialised sale The Collector’s Series Sale Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV

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Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Kong Kong Kong Kong Kong

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Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong Sunday 15 January 2012 at 11.00 a.m.

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Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

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January 15, 2012 - Hong Kong

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot.

Sunday 15 January 2012 First Session at 11.00 a.m.

MUNICIPAL POSTS Shanghai

1002

1001

1005

1006

1007

Large Dragons 1001

1002

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Printing 2: 4ca. yellow showing the gap between “SHANGH” and “AI”, small margins as usual (just cut into near upper left corner), unused; thin on reverse. Fresh and scarce.

Livingston 2a. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Printing 3: 8ca. yellowish green showing gap between “SHANGH” and “AI”, small margins as usual, unused with traces of gum. Fresh and fine. Livingston 3a; Chow 3a. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

1003

1004

1008

1003

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Printing 5: 16ca. scarlet cancelled by a central and neat strike of the small belt buckle cancellation in red. Extremely fresh and fine. A rare stamp with only a handful of used recorded. Signed Livingston on reverse. Livingston 4b. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

1004

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Printing 6: 2ca. black cancelled by a faint strike of “SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST” c.d.s. (date unreadable) in bluish; small margins as usual. Fine and very scarce. Livingston 1b. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

1005

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Printing 7: 8ca. yellow-green in a deeper shade, unused; small margins as usual, small fault in centre which has resulted in a small thin. Livingston 3b. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Printing 9: 4ca. yellow on pelure paper, small margins; slight thinning at top. Livingston 2d. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Printing 10: 2ca. black on pelure paper, small margins and showing some slight doubling of the value. Fine. Livingston 1c. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1006 1007 1008

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–– 2ca. black on pelure paper cancelled by a fine and central strike of the small belt buckle cancellation in red; small margins as usual, small repaired tear at top. A fresh and attractive stamp, rare used. Photo HK$40,000-50,000 PROVENANCE: Wei-Liang Chow, February 1997 Page 5

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Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong Municipal Posts, Shanghai, Large Dragons - contd.

1009

1009

1010

1011

1012

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1010

1014

1015

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1012

Printing 13: 2ca. grey-black, on yellowish wove paper, good margins. Fine. Livingston 1d.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Printing 14: 2ca. black on fine wove paper, large margins. Fresh and fine. Livingston 1e.

Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Printing 16: 8ca. grass-green on semi pelure paper, heavily inked, large margins; fresh unused. Livingston 3d. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Printing 17: 16ca. terracotta-red, good to large even margins on thin, pelure paper in a pale shade from under inking and showing one tiny patch with greenish ink. Fine. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1013

1013

1011

1014

1015

Printing 19: 8ca. green on pelure paper showing mace for fen, good margins, unused; showing some offset on reverse; thin on reverse. Livingston 6. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Printing 20: 4ca. ochre-yellow on pelure paper showing mace for fen, large margins; small fault near lower right corner. Fresh and attractive. Livingston 5. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Printing 21: 2ca. black on wove paper, large margins, fresh and fine unused. Livingston 1f. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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1017

1019

1016

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Printing 21: 2ca. black cancelled by a neat and light strike of small belt buckle cancellation in dull red, usual small margins; some slight thinning, nevertheless a rare stamp used.

Signed Livingston. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

1017

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Printing 22: 1ca. blue on horizontally laid paper, cancelled by a part strike of the small belt buckle cancellation in dull red, good margins; some slight thinning at top left. Very scarce used. Signed Kosak, Holcombe Certificate (1994). Livingston 7a. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1018

1018

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1020

1021

1022

Printing 23: 1ca. blue on horizontally laid paper showing broken “O” of “L.P.O.”, good to large margins, fine unused. Livingston 7c. Photo

1023

HK$3,000-4,000

1019

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Printing 25: 2ca. grey-black showing dropped “N” of “CANDAREEN”, with a full and fine strike of the small belt buckle cancellation in deep red; reduced margins, not unusual on properly used stamps. Very scarce. Signed Kosack. Chow 25b; Livingston 11. Photo HK$35,000-40,000

1020

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Printing 27: 4ca. yellow on horizontally laid paper, unused with small margins. Fine.

Scarce. Livingston 9. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

Printing 29: 1ca. dull blue, unused with small margins; a few light stain spots. Livingston 10a. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Printing 31: 16ca. orange-vermilion, good to large margins, fresh unused; horizontal crease. Livingston 14. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Printing 32: 8ca. olive-green with the side frame lines barely visible and sloping kung, large margins, fine unused. Chow 32d; Livingston 13. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1021

1022

1023

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Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong Municipal Posts, Shanghai, Large Dragons - contd.

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1025

Printing 38: 1ca. bright blue showing “1 CA” above the line of “NDAREEN”, cancelled by a good strike of the small belt buckle cancellation in deep red, typical small margins. Fine and rare. Livingston 18. Photo HK$35,000-40,000 PROVENANCE:

Wei-Liang Chow, November 1996 1025

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Printing 48: 1ca. pale blue on pelure paper cancelled by a central strike of Local Post Office Ningpo in deep red, small margins as usual; with faults and affixed to backing paper. Scarce. Livingston 27a. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1026

1027

1026

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Printing 52: 1ca. slate-blue cancelled by small belt buckle in reddish, small margins as usual. Good to fine and scarce on this shade. Chow 52a; Livingston 35. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

1027

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Printing 56: 4ca. yellow-orange cancelled by a neat and central strike of the small belt buckle in red, touched to small margins, fresh and fine. Not recorded used by Chow, a desirable addition to any collection. Rare. Livingston 30a. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

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1029 Ex 1028

1028

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1893 1⁄ 2 c. on 5c. carmine-pink, interpanneau block of eight with types 1 (5), 2 (2) and 3; also 1⁄ 2 c. on 5c. vermilion-red in a similar block of eight with types 1 (6) and 2 (2), mint; the first block rejoined across the central margin before surcharging. S.G. 149-153; Chan LS141-145. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 1⁄ 2 c. on half 5c. vermilion surcharge inverted in pair with normal, tied on small piece by a complete strike of Shanghai Local Post cancellation in blue; fine and attractive.

S.G. 153a. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

1030

1030

1031

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–– 1c. on half 2c. green, unsevered pair of types 1 and 2 cancelled by blue Local Post cancellation; fine. S.G. 156-157; Chan LS148-149

HK$1,200-1,500

–– A group of surcharges on unsevered pairs with 1⁄ 2 c. on 5c. carmine-pink and 1⁄ 2 c. on vermilion-red with types 1, 2 and 3, 1c. on 2c. brown and 1c. on 2c. green with type 1 and 2; good used and a difficult set to complete. Chan LS141-149. (14)

HK$5,000-6,000

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Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong Municipal Posts, Shanghai - contd.

Ex 1032

1032

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1033

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1893 Barclay & Fry 1⁄ 2 c. to 20c set of seven, each in an imperforate sheet of fifty printed on page headed “Specimen of Engraving and Printing. From Barclay & Fry, London, England.”. Exceptionally fine quality. A very rare and desirable set. Photo HK$100,000-120,000

A collection on leaves from Large Dragons (mixed, including reprints and forgeries), Small Dragons from 1986 cents set of four unused, 1867 candareens set of four unused, a few 1ca. surcharges (4), various cash values unused and used including 1877-80 20 cash perf.15x111⁄ 2 unused and used, later new colours and surcharges, 1892-93 Postage Dues, 1892-93 surcharges, 1893 new design 1c. showing off-set of black on reverse (2), 1c. with Swatow Agency oval postmark, later issues with a few postal stationery items

HK$2,500-3,000

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Amoy 1034

刂អ B

1895 4c. reddish brown in a complete sheet of forty with margins all round, fine mint.

Good for transfer varieties. S.G. 5

HK$6,000-8,000

1

1035

A small selection with 1896 ⁄ 2 c. on 4c. and on 5c. with both wide and narrow “f”, surcharge set of three (6c. on 20c. defective) with dropped “C”, and a few first issue with the triangular cancellation. (11)

HK$1,000-1,500

Chinkiang 1036

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1895 Postage Due 4c., 10c. and 15c. blocks of four, mint

1037 1037

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1038

刂 ᔛ

HK$1,200-1,500

————— Ex 1038 —————

1895 Official 15c. rosine overprint inverted, unmounted mint; fresh and fine.

S.G. O55a. Photo

HK$1,500-1,800

1

A selection of mint varieties with Postage Due 1895 on first issue ⁄ 2 c. overprint in red, inverted; overprint inverted on second issue with 1⁄ 2 c. (2), 1c. (2). 2c. (2), 5c., 6c. (2) and 10c. (2); 1895 5c. on 5c. surcharge inverted; 1895 “SERVICE” overprint inverted on 2c. (2), 5c. (2), 6c., 10c. and 15c. (2); unmounted mint. A couple of creases or wrinkles, otherwise fresh and fine. Also a small group of covers and stationery items. (23 plus 6 covers). Photo

HK$5,000-7,000

Hankow

1039 1039 ័

1896 1c. on 30c. purple, diagonal surcharge in block of eight, pairs (2) and strip of three, affixed to sheet of paper and cancelled by favour by 1897 (18 Sept.) Hankow Dollar chop in red. Fine but of unknown status. Photo

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Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong Municipal Posts - contd.

Kewkiang 1040

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1894 ⁄ 2 c. varieties on white paper and missing centre bar of kiang, mint. S.G. 1a var.

HK$1,000-1,200

Wei Hai Wei 1041

A small collection on leaves with Municipal Post 1898 first issue 2c. unused (mixed margins) and 1899 2c. and 5c. unused, a few postmarks and Hong Kong Treaty Port selection with Port Edward boxed datestamp (2) and c.d.s. (4), a selection of Liu Kung Tau with 1908 picture post card of the rifle range and 1912 envelope to England plus 1c. on 1d. revenue used

HK$4,000-5,000

Wuhu

1043

1042 1042

1043

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1895 Postage Due 10c. lake-brown in a left margin block of four with type II and type III overprint (2 of each), top right stamp with defective “a” and “e”, unmounted mint. A desirable positional block. S.G. D69a, ab. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 15c. yellow-olive pair variety “a” of “Postage” omitted on both stamps, unused without gum. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Collections and Ranges 1044

1045

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A duplicated collection in large album with Shanghai from Small Dragons with some better values, surcharges, 1892-93 surcharges and later issues; Chefoo including 2c. sheet of forty and 1896 set (5); Chinkiang with Postage Dues and Officials; Chungking with 1895 Postage Due set; Foochow to 40c. (3); Hankow including 1893 2c. type I; Kewkiang 1894 set to 40c. (4); Wuhu with Postage Due inverted on 5c. and local cover; Wei-Hai-Wei 1899 5c.; a selection of postal stationery and Shanghai stampless wrapper with a fine strike of the boxed “TO PAY” handstamp in blue

HK$5,000-8,000

An attractive collection in well-filled album which includes Amoy with 1896 1⁄ 2 c. on 4c. straight “2”, other surcharges and some Postage Dues both red and black overprints; Chefoo 1893 first issue includes 5c. imperf. between stamp and margin, second issue 1⁄ 2 c. part sheet and 2c. sheet of forty (scarce); Chinkiang 1894 set unused and used, 1895 set unused, the different Postage Due issues; Chungking from first issue plus Postage Dues unused and used; Foochow set unused and used, some duplicates plus 1⁄ 2 c. yellow block of twenty-five used, 2c. second boatman with one leg and 6c. missing prow varieties; Hankow with 1893 values to 30c. unused and used, 1894-96 Postage Dues to 20c.; Ichang unused and used; Kewkiang with the different issues, some pairs; Nanking to 20c. unused and used with 1897 1c. imperforate block of four; Wuhu including 1895 1⁄ 2 c. variety overprint inverted, plus others. Condition is a little mixed in places. A good collection with an unusual degree of completeness offering a good opportunity for collectors

HK$8,000-10,000

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CHINA Customs Mail Matter Unique Blue Customs House Postmark

1046

Customs House Shanghai 1046

1875 (13 Jan.) printed envelope from Belfast to Peking Via “French packet letter” bearing G.B. 1873-80 3d. rose and 6d. grey (2) tied by Belfast duplex; the reverse with Cliftonville despatch c.d.s., a fine strike of the very rare “HONG KONG TO/SHANGHAI” marine sorter type 6 dated 1875 (28/4 Feb.) plus a faint but clear strike of oval bilingual “CUSTOMS HOUSE/SHANGHAI” in blue. The cover is exceptionally fresh and fine, showing an extraordinary combination of postmarks. Only a handful of covers bearing the Shanghai Customs House oval exist. This mark was applied on incoming mail from either United Kingdom or U.S.A. It is not known why this was stuck in blue and is the only such example, all other strikes are in red. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo HK$150,000-200,000 Note: Most mail sorted at sea from the United Kingdom received the Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter. This cover was conveyed by French Mail so was not sorted until it reached Hong Kong. Although a few covers have turned up in recent years, only a handful of this Hong Kong to Shanghai mark are known Page 13

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1047 Jenchuan 1047

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1897 (30 Aug.) envelope to London bearing a very fine strike of the double-oval “JENCHUAN CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER” in pale black, alongside is French “Chine” 25c. tied by “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s. with a second strike alongside; the reverse a good strike of “CUSTOMS/JENCHUAN” c.d.s., two strike of Chefoo Dollar chop (3.9), Shanghai Dollar chop in blue (5.9), London and Tunbridge Wells, c.d.s. (14.10); the letter redirected on arrival and an unusual, large London c.d.s. also ties the French stamp. The envelope is a little roughly opened at side and some minor peripheral creasing. An attractive and rare cover. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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Large Dragons

——————— 1048 ——————— 1878 Thin Paper 1048

刂

1ca. yellow-green, 3ca. dull red and 5ca. yellow, part to large part original gum; fresh.

Photo HK$12,000-15,000

—— 1049 ——

1049

刂+ អ

1ca. to 5ca. set in block of four with 1ca. yellow-green [12-17] unmounted mint; 3ca. pale brown-red [2-8] unmounted mint and 5ca. yellow [3-9] lightly mounted mint on top pair only. A very fine and desirable set. Photo HK$250,000-300,000

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————— 1050 ————— 1050

1051

ᔛ

1ca. deep green, 3ca. dull red and 5ca. yellow, a fine used set, each with similar blue seal cancellations on right side. Photo

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1053

1054

1055

HK$6,000-8,000

1ca. to 5ca., four sets of three showing a range of shades with some different cancellations; a few small faults, generally good to fine. (12) HK$15,000-20,000

—— Ex 1052 —— 1052

————— Ex 1051 —————

刂

刂

ᔛ

刂

1053

1054

1055

1ca. in a group of shades from pale to deep green, unused or with some gum; one with a couple of thinned perfs., otherwise good to fine. (5). Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

3ca. dull red [16] showing weak impression around dragon’s claw, large part original gum; fresh. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

5ca. yellow [11] cancelled by upright Tientsin type B seal, with fragment of margin at left.

Fine. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

5ca. yellow [13] unused without gum; well centred and good perfs., trivial paper bend.

Attractive. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

————— Ex 1056 —————

————— Ex 1057 —————

1056

ᔛ

A group of used with 1ca. (3) including [13] showing broken “C” and “I” of China and one with a very fine strike of Customs Shanghai c.d.s. in red dated 1879 (25 Jan.); 3ca.

(2) and 5ca. (2). Some faults, particularly on the 1ca. (7). Photo HK$14,000-18,000

1057

ᔛ

A selection of used with 3ca. (3) and 5ca. (6) showing a range of cancellations including Customs; generally good to fine. (9) HK$15,000-18,000

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1ca. to 5ca. set of three with 1ca. yellowish green [5] unused with traces of gum; 3ca. brownish red [23] part original gum, some tone or age marks on reverse; and 5ca. yellowochre [3] showing partial offset of 1ca. on reverse (scarce), small repairs at top. Photo HK$120,000-150,000

———————— 1059 ———————— 1059

1060

ᔛ

ᔛ

1061

———————— 1060 ————————

1ca. green, 3ca. dull red and 5ca. yellow-ochre, each with neat seal cancellation in either blue or black; a few minor perf. faults. An attractive set. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1ca. green [8], 3ca. brown-red and 5ca. yellow-ochre, cancelled by Tientsin type B seal cancellation; a few perf. faults including foot of 5ca.; good appearance. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1062

1063

—— Ex 1064 ——

1061

刂

1ca. deep green [2], very heavily inked showing offset on reverse, unused with some gum.

Unusual and attractive. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

1062

ᔛ

3ca. brown-red [24] showing a complete and distinct offset on reverse, light seal cancellation in blue and a couple of short perfs. on one side. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1063

刂

5ca. yellow-ochre [11] unused without gum; small surface repair around dragon’s claws.

Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1064

ᔛ

A small group with 3ca. (4) including [19] with broken claw, and 5ca.; each with seal cancellation; a couple of small faults, fair to good. (5) Photo HK$10,000-15,000

1065

A selection with unused 1ca. (2) plus used 1ca. (2), 3ca. (13) and 5ca. (3, defective) and three others; mixed condition but most are sound examples. (23) HK$20,000-25,000 Page 17

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———————— 1066 ————————

———————— 1067 ————————

1883 Thick Paper, Clean Cut Perforations 1066

刂

1ca. light green, 3ca. pale red [9] and 5ca. chrome-yellow, unused without gum or with traces of gum. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

1067

刂

1ca. green, 3ca. dull red (toned) and 5ca. chrome-yellow; 1ca. and 5ca. with some gum and are of good appearance. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

———————— 1068 ———————— 1068

1069

ᔛ

ᔛ

1ca. bright green, 3ca. Venetian red and 5ca. chrome-yellow with seal cancellation in black or blue. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1ca. pale green, 3ca. Venetian red and 5ca. chrome-yellow with seal cancels in black or blue. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

———————— 1070 ———————— 1070

1071

ᔛ

ᔛ

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———————— 1069 ————————

———————— 1071 ————————

1ca. pale green [9], 3ca. pale red and 5ca. chrome-yellow with light strikes of seal cancellations in black or blue. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1ca. pale green, 3ca. light red [24] and 5ca. chrome-yellow, with neat seal cancellations in blue or black; paper adherences on reverse and a couple of slightly short perforations.

Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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1073

1072

ᔛ

1ca. to 5ca. set of three, five sets, with seal cancellations in blue or black; a few imperfections. (15) HK$15,000-20,000

1073

ᔛ

3ca. pale vermilion-red [18-14] horizontal pair from an unknown setting, cancelled by faint Shanghai seal with part French Post Office c.d.s. at left; a few short perfs. at top, lightly cancelled. An attractive and important plating pair. Photo

1074

—— Ex 1075 ——

HK$6,000-8,000

1076

1074

刂

5ca. chrome-yellow [17] unused with some gum; light horizontal bends. Good appearance. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1075

ᔛ

A small group with 3ca. (4), one with French Shanghai transit c.d.s., and 5ca. (2); a few faults. (6) HK$10,000-12,000

1076

ᔛ

1882 Thick Paper, Rough Perfs.

5ca. chrome-yellow [22] showing breaks in right margins, cancelled by Tientsin seal type E in blue; corner crease and light soiling. Good appearance. Photo

1077

1078

1079

HK$2,000-2,500

1080

Postmarks 1077

ᔛ

Amoy: 3ca. deep red, thick paper, clean cut perforations, cancelled by a fine strike of “AMOY CUSTOMS/MAIL/MATTER” in red. Attractive. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1078

ᔛ

Chinkiang: 1879 (Apr. 30) 3ca. dull red [11], thin paper, with and fine and central strike of Customs Chinkiang c.d.s.; a couple of minor imperfections. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 1879 (23 June) 1ca. deep green [1], thin paper, cancelled by a fine and central strike of Customs Chinkiang c.d.s.; fine. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 1880 (17 Aug.) 3ca. light red, thin paper, bearing a superb and well centred strike of “CUSTOMS/CHINKIANG” c.d.s.; a couple of short perfs. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1079

1080

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1081 1081

ᔛ

1082

1083

Chinkiang: 1881 (19 Sept.) 3ca. brown-red [14], thin paper, with a full and central strike of “CUSTOMS/CHINKIANG” datestamp; a good example. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1082

ᔛ

–– 1883 (10 Dec.) 1ca. light green [3], thin paper, with a fine and central strike of Customs Chinkiang c.d.s.; good to fine. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1083

ᔛ

Hankow: 3ca. dull red on thick paper [11] bearing a partial strike of oval “HANKOW CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER” in violet across lower corner; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

1084

1085

1084

ᔛ

Newchwang: 1878 (19 Dec.) 1ca. green to deep green on thin paper, cancelled by a fine and central strike of “CUSTOMS/NEWCHWANG” c.d.s.; some slight loss of colour towards the top of the stamp. A very attractive example of an elusive 1878 postmark. Photo HK$60,000-70,000

1085

ᔛ

–– 1878 (29 Dec.) 5ca. yellow-bistre on thin paper cancelled by a full and central strike of “CUSTOMS/NEWCHWANG” c.d.s.; slightly blunted corner perf. and a couple of minor imperfections. A rare 1878 stamp. Photo HK$60,000-70,000

1086 1086

ᔛ

1087

ᔛ

1088

ᔛ

1089

ᔛ

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1088

1089

–– 1880 (5 June) 3ca. vermilion [16] on thin paper with a good strike of “CUSTOMS/NEWCHWANG” datestamp; a few slightly short perforations, fresh. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Ningpo: 1ca. light green [21] on thick paper, clean cut perfs., cancelled by a light and central strike of Customs Ningpo c.d.s. (date not clear); a couple of slightly short perforations, otherwise fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Shanghai: 1882 (20 Sept.) 5ca. yellow, thin paper cancelled by “CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI” c.d.s. in red; minor corner crease. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

–– 1882 3ca. dull red [5] wide setting, with a faint strike of “CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI” datestamp in red; fresh and attractive. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

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ᔛ

ᔛ

1092

ᔛ

1093

ᔛ

1094

ᔛ

1091

1092

1093

1094

–– 3ca. vermilion [9] wide setting, bearing a light strike of Customs Shanghai c.d.s. in red (date not clear); a couple of corner creases and centred left. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 1883 (8 Aug.) 3ca. pale red [16] wide setting, cancelled by Customs Shanghai c.d.s. in blue-black; fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Taku: 3ca. brownish red, wide setting cancelled by a part strike of “CUSTOMS/TAKU” type II c.d.s. showing the dates “2 May”; a couple of short perfs. at top. Scarce. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

–– 3ca. vermilion [18] thick paper, rough perfs., cancelled by faint Peking seal and part Taku Customs c.d.s. in violet; some clipped or trimmed perfs. Fresh. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Tientsin: 3ca. light red, thin paper bearing a central strike of Tientsin type A seal cancellation; fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1095 1095

ᔛ

–– 1878 (12 Nov.) 5ca. bright yellow on thin paper cancelled by a faint and central strike of “CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN” c.d.s.; a few short perfs. at foot and other small imperfections.

Believed to be the earliest Tientsin dated postmark on a Large Dragon. Photo HK$60,000-70,000

1096 1096

ᔛ

1097

ᔛ

1097

1098

Ex 1099

Wuhu: 1890 (30 Nov.) 5ca. chrome-yellow, thick paper, cancelled by two strikes of “CUSTOMS/WUHU” datestamp in red. Fine and scarce. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Russia: 3ca. dull red on thin paper, cancelled a light strike of Tientsin seal type B and with a light and central strike of 1881 Russian c.d.s.; small tear at top. Very scarce. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1098

ᔛ

Overseas Cancellations: Unknown cork cancellation on 1ca. green [5], thin paper; a fine and complete strike without other postmark. Unusual and interesting. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1099

ᔛ

–– A small group with half French arrival with part blue seal on 5ca., part French transit with Newchwang Customs on wide setting 3ca. and small part unknown postmark in red with seal cancellation on thick paper 3ca. Photo

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United States Legation Cover

1100

Covers 1100

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1883 (26 Dec.) opened-out envelope from the United States Legation in Peking to the U.S. Consul General in Shanghai bearing thick paper 3ca. deep vermilion tied by blue Peking seal and “UNITED STATES CONSUL GENERAL/SHANGHAI, CHINA� double-ring c.d.s.

(10.1) in blue; the reverse with Peking, Tientsin (27.12) and Shanghai Customs c.d.s. and Shanghai Local Post in blue, along with a fine example of the U.S. Legation red wax seal.

The cover has been slightly reduced at left. A magnificent cover bearing the Consul General datestamp, particularly important and desirable as it ties the adhesive so well.

Ex Allen Gokson. Photo HK$120,000-150,000

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ᔛ

1102

A selection of used with 1ca. (4), 3ca. (14) and 5ca. (13); very mixed condition, most with faults. (31)

HK$8,000-10,000

A small collection on album pages with thin paper 1ca. including unused, Newchwang c.d.s., 3ca. blue seal cancellations (3), 5ca. with part Newchwang c.d.s. and Shanghai bilingual; wide setting values to 5ca. (2); thick paper values to 5ca. (2) plus a few forgeries; condition is mixed. (45) HK$20,000-25,000

———————— Ex 1103 ————————

1103

刂

1ca. to 5ca. three sets of three, unused or part original gum, mixed printings; fair to fine.

Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1885-88 Small Dragons

1104

Proof 1104

ᔛ P+ អ

3ca. imperforate proof on watermarked paper, a block of four with right margin, fresh and fine. A very desirable multiple. Photo HK$60,000-70,000

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1105

1105

1106

1885 Perforation 1212⁄ , Rough Perforations 3ca. mauve variety imperforate between horizontal pair, cancelled by two part strikes of Chefoo seal in blue; vertical crease through edge of left stamp and a few small age marks. A rare error with only about five pairs recorded. Chan 17a. Photo HK$300,000-350,000

ᔛ

The known pairs seen to have originated from a cancelled to order sheet and all are with similar cancellations. This pair fits above that offered in the Starr collection PROVENANCE:

Warren Kauder, November 1971 1106

ᔛ

5ca. bistre variety imperforate between horizontal pair, with a central strike of Tientsin type D seal in blue. There is a very light horizontal bend caused by a seam on the original cover (the gap in the postmark illustrates this) and a blunted corner perf. A remarkable and fresh example of this rare error. Chan 18d. Photo HK$280,000-350,000 This variety is known with both clean-cut and rough perforations. Possibly only ten examples were originally produced; these appear to have been used on general mail, so few have survived.

1107

1888 Perforation 1112⁄ - 12 1ca. deep dull green, showing colour suffusion through to the reverse, particularly the frame and value tablet, large part original gum. Unusual. Photo

刂

1107

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1892 (26 Jan) neat envelope to the Columbian Consulate in Jersey bearing perf.111⁄ 2 3ca. pair and single tied by Peking seals in blue with French 25c. tied by “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, the reverse with blue Peking Customs, Shanghai Customs and Jersey arrival c.d.s.; paper adherence on the reverse. Very fresh and fine, a most desirable cover. Photo HK$35,000-40,000 LITERATURE: S.G. advert. in 1998 S.G. Part 17 catalogue (illustrated)

1109

1109 ័

1893 (21 Nov.) back of cover bearing rough perf. 1 ca. with clean-cut perf. 5ca., both tied by Ichang seals in black with a very fine strike of Customs Ichang c.d.s. alongside and double-circle Customs Shanghai c.d.s. (27.11) in blue plus part Hong Kong c.d.s. (2.12).

Fine and rare, it is thought that only three such covers exist HK$40,000-50,000 Collections and Ranges

1110

A small accumulation, unused and used, with 1ca. (18), 3ca. (30) and 5ca. (17), some with postmark interest including Chinkiang Customs c.d.s.; condition is a little mixed in places (65)

HK$6,000-8,000

1111

A collection on leaves with unused and used showing different perforations and shades, a good array of postmarks with seal cancellations in black and in blue plus 3ca. Tientsin Customs c.d.s. in blue, a 5ca. block of six with Tientsin in violet, Ichang seal and others; mixed condition. (86) HK$15,000-20,000

1112

A duplicated selection on leaves with unused and used with the different perforations and shades, a few better postmarks including Russian, various coloured seals and some Customs datestamps; condition is mixed. (254) HK$30,000-40,000

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1894 Dowager Empress

1113 Proofs 1113

ᔛ P+ អ

Imperf. proof on cigarette paper; 1ca. reddish orange corner block of four on fine horizontal laid paper; tear in the top margin which just runs into the stamp. Fresh and attractive. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

—————————— Ex 1114 —————————— First Printing 1114

刂

1ca. to 24ca. set of nine, large part original gum; a few minor wrinkles or imperfections.

A good set. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

—————————— Ex 1115 —————————— 1115

刂

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1ca. to 24ca. set of nine, large part original gum; a few minor wrinkles or imperfections.

A good set. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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—————————— Ex 1116 —————————— 1116

刂

1ca. to 24ca. set of nine, part to large part original gum; a couple with small paper adherences on reverse and light gum ageing. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

————— Ex 1117 ————— 1117

1118

ᔛ

ᔛ

1ca. to 24ca. set of nine, good to fine used with seal cancellations in either blue or black.

A good set. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1ca. to 24ca. set of nine, good to fine used with seal cancellations in either blue or black, 24ca. with part “CUSTOMS/KOWLOON” c.d.s. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1119 1119

1120

ᔛ

ᔛ

————— Ex 1118 —————

1120

3ca. orange-yellow cancelled by a neat strike of Soochow seal in blue; fine and very scarce.

Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

4ca. rose-pink showing double paper fold variety; cancelled by neat Peking seal in blue.

These paper folds were in the paper at the time of printing but straightened out before perforation. Fine and very unusual. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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Covers 1121

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1895 (13 Aug.) commercial envelope to London “via Shanghai” bearing, on the reverse, 9ca. green cancelled by Tientsin seal in blue with Tientsin Customs c.d.s. alongside (overstruck by London arrival, 23.9) with a good strike of Shanghai Customs at side; the address side with France 25c. tied by “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s. and a fine strike of “LIGNE N/PAQ.FR.NO.1” (17.8) in the corner. Exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo HK$18,000-24,000

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—— 1122 —— 1122

1895 (30 Aug.) envelope registered from Chefoo to Switzerland bearing, on the reverse, 1ca. reddish orange in a horizontal strip of three and 4ca. light carmine vertical strip of three cancelled by Chefoo seal in black and showing the large “CUSTOMS/CHEFOO” type III datestamp, with the date in one line, struck in dark blue, Customs Shanghai c.d.s.

(1.9) and Bern arrival c.d.s. (14.10). The address side with French “Chine” 50c. tied by “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s., the Chefoo large red oval registered handstamp, the small French boxed “R” handstamp and Paris transit c.d.s. in red. Very fresh and fine.

An exceptional and charming cover showing the 15ca. international registered rate.

B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo HK$80,000-100,000 Collections and Ranges

1123 1124

A small selection with values to 12ca. and 24ca. unused and to 12ca. (2) and 24ca. (2) used; also a group of different forgeries (14); a little mixed in places (32)

HK$5,000-6,000

A duplicated selection with unused values to 12ca. and 24ca. (2), a good range of used, most with seal cancellations, with values to 12ca. (10) and 24ca. (5); condition is a little mixed in places. (131) HK$25,000-30,000 Page 29

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1897 New Currency Surcharges

Ex 1125

1126 Small Figures on Small Dragon 1125

A small selection with unused set of three (4), used set (3) with further duplication and 2c. used, apparently printed on white paper. (42). Photo HK$12,000-15,000 Large Figures on Small Dragon

1126

刂+ អ

1c. on 1ca. dull green in an upper right corner block of four (rejoined with sheet margin), large part original gum; “W K & CO.” handstamp in margin. Fine. Chan 34. Photo HK$15,000-20,000 Note: Whitfield King were main dealers for Chinese stamps in the United Kingdom

—————————— Ex 1127 —————————— Small Figures on Dowager First Print 1127

刂

1

⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. set of ten, part to large part original gum; 10c. on 12ca. corner crease. A fresh set. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

—————————— Ex 1128 —————————— 1128

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⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. set of ten, good to fine used; most with Customs c.d.s. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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Large Figures, Wide Setting on First Print 1129

刂

1

⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. orange-yellow variety imperforate between stamp and interpanneau margin, unused without gum. From the sheet where the surcharge is very low. A rare and desirable stamp. Photo HK$50,000-60,000 It is estimated that ony 400 stamps were issued, less than 40 unused examples recorded

1130

1130

刂

1131

1132

4c. on 4ca. rose-pink variety incorrect Chinese “4”, pane III [10], unused with traces of gum; small patch of oxidation on face. Chan 50b. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 A scarce variety on the first printing, possibly only 60-70 sheets issued

1131

刂

8c. on 6ca. chocolate, part to large part original gum. Signed by Hughes and Holcombe.

A good example of this scarce stamp. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 Note: It is estimated only 300 stamps were issued

1132

刂

10c. on 9ca. dull green variety retouched top left corner, pane 6 [22], unused without gum. Fine appearance. Photo

HK$3,000-3,500

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Unused “Golden Dragon”

1133 1133

刂

10c. on 12ca. deep orange, pane 4 [20], large part original gum; hinge and small paper adherences on reverse. Very fresh and fine in the distinctive colour of the first printing.

An important and highly desirable example of this rare and popular Dowager stamp which must be considered amongst the finest. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 55, Chan 54.

Photo HK$500,000-600,000 Unused examples of this stamp are among the rarest of the Dowager surcharge issues. All of the used examples are postmarked in either Ningpo or Soochow. The stamps can be placed in twelve original sheets of 25. This gives the total of 300 stamps printed. All the identifiable sheets are from the right hand surcharge pane Numbers recorded Unused 14 Used 51 This stamp originates from the pane which does not have any used examples. For this reason I have nominated this as pane a. The Quintin Tan collection included the stamp from position [15], the stamp here fits perfectly below that example. These stamps in turn join the Kauder block of four (which was lost in a plane crash) A further example from this pane is recorded.

Probably from position [23], it has been reperforated along the lower edge of the stamp.

Very few examples have been sold by auction in recent years. These include the examples from The Wilson Te collection (2006) and the Quintin Tan collection (2007). Opportuntities to acquire such a fine example are few and far between

1134 1134

刂

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30c. on 24ca. rose-red, unused with some gum; some colour suffusion through to the reverse and repaired perforation at top. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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1137 —— Ex 1135 ——

Large Figures, Wide Setting on Second Print 1135

刂+ អ

⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. set of nine in blocks of four, part to large part original gum, three values with margins, generally a fresh and desirable set. 30c. on 24ca. (right pane [9-15] showing broken kun) with an additional row of perforations just above the surcharge value HK$120,000-150,000 This set shows a number of positional varieties including broken foot of kun (1⁄ 2c. and 5c.), gin broken at left (2c., 8c, 10c. on 9ca.) and cracked dot of yang (8c.)

1136

刂

4c. on 4ca. pale rose, imperforate between stamp and interpanneau margin, large part original gum; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

10c. on 12ca. orange-yellow, a block of eight left pane [1-17] showing cracked yang type a [2], broken gin [7] and broken charn [17], cancelled by two neat strikes of Hankow Dollar chop in brownish black. Fresh, fine and attractive. Chan 63. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1137

ᔛអ B

1

Collections and Ranges 1138

1139

A small collection on leaves with Small Figures values to 4c. on 4ca. unused and 10c. on 6ca. used; Large Figures wide setting values to 30c. on 24ca. used, some narrow setting and a group of Revenue Surcharges used with 1c. (2), small 2c., large 2c. (2) and large 4c (straight edge); a little mixed in places. (48)

HK$5,000-6,000

An attractive, duplicated selection on pages with Small Figures values to 10c. on 9ca. (3) and 10c. on 12ca. unused and to 30c. on 24ca. (3) used; Large Figures wide setting values to 30c. on 24ca. (2) unused and used; plus others. Condition is a little mixed but with a few better postmarks. (291) HK$20,000-25,000

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The Unsurcharged Revenue Stamp

1140

Unsurcharged 1140

ĺˆ‚

3c. red perf.13.7 x 14 in the paler shade associate with this stamp, with thick, crinkly gum, which may not be original; one perf. near top right with trivial weakness. Fresh colour and of fine appearance. This stamp is centred to the right, which is also found on the singles and block of four which are found on the top rows of the perf.15 stamps. This is one of the most sought-after stamps of Chinese philately. Photo HK$600,000-650,000 The unsurcharged stamp is the precursor to the very popular revenue surcharge issues.

In 1987, 53 examples were recorded in the book, The Revenue Surcharges China 1897, which does not include this example. A few have surfaced from collections since then. In addition about twenty examples were recently been discovered in China, though these are all toned, and two blocks of six found by Spink in 2008

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1141

1142

Small Figures 1141

刂

2c. on 3c. red [20] showing zhan shifted to the right, part original gum; hinge remainders, fresh and fine. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

1142

刂

2c. on 3c. red [20] showing the characters zhan and zuo shifted to the right, part to large part original gum; fresh and fine. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

1143

刂

2c. on 3c. red, an unused selection including comma for stop (2), some faults and some without gum. (8)

1144

ᔛ

HK$8,000-10,000

2c. on 3c. red, a used selection including comma for stop, all with Customs c.d.s.; generally good to fine. (10) HK$10,000-12,000

The Small Four Cents

1145

1145

刂

4c. on 3c. red [7] showing broken kun, with some gum which has been redistributed, well centred and fresh, deep red colour. An attractive and desirable example of this scarce stamp. Photo HK$200,000-220,000 It is estimated that 300 stamps were produced. Our records list 163 unused examples and 40 used

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1146

—— 1147 ——

1148

1149

Large Figures 1146

刂

1c. on 3c. red [4], large part original gum; well centred, good colour and fresh. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1147

刂

1c. on 3c. red, [4] and [12], both centred high and right, part to large part original gum; fresh. (2). Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1c. on 3c. red [13] cancelled by a fine and central strike of Ichang bilingual c.d.s. dated 1902 (20 Oct.); one faint perf. tone. Scarce and attractive. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1148

1149

ᔛ

刂

1c. on 3c. red [14] with full original gum; good centring, fresh and very fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1150 1150

ᔛ

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1c. on 3c. red, a group of singles and multiples affixed to a sheet of paper and cancelled by favour by Hankow Dollar chop in deep red. Unusual, fine and attractive. (13). Photo HK$15,000-18,000

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刂

1c. on 3c. red, a selection of unused, without gum to large part original gum; generally fresh colours and fair to good centring. A good lot (12) HK$12,000-15,000

1152

ᔛ

1c. on 3c. red, a selection of used showing a variety of postmarks including blue pa-kua; generally good to fine. (9) HK$10,000-12,000

1153

1156

1157

1158 1153

1154

ᔛ

刂

2c. on 3c. red [22] cancelled by a large part strike of Wuchow pa-kua (211 122) in blue.

A good example of this rare cancellation. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2c. on 3c. red, a group of unused, part original gum or without gum, fresh colours, one torn. (4)

HK$6,000-8,000

1155

ᔛ

2c. on 3c. red, a selection of used showing a variety of cancellations; a few faults but generally good to fine. (9) HK$10,000-12,000

1156

刂

4c. on 3c. red [1], large part original gum; centred a little right. Fresh and fine. Photo

1157

刂

4c. on 3c. red [16], large part original gum; centred a little low and left. Fresh and fine.

Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1158

ᔛអ B

4c. on 3c. red [13-20], a block of six cancelled by Shanghai Customs 1897 (7 Mar.) c.d.s.; a few split and re-enforced perforations and other trivial faults. Fresh and fine appearance.

Used multiples are quite scarce on this value. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

刂

4c. on 3c. red, a group of unused including [13], unused to part original gum; good colours. (6) HK$30,000-35,000

1158A

HK$8,000-10,000

—— Ex 1159 —— 1159

ᔛ

4c. on 3c. red, a group of used including [7], [13] and [15] with Customs, Dollar chops or pa-kua. Generally good to fine. (8). Photo HK$15,000-20,000

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1160

1161

1161A

1160

刂

$1 on 3c. red [18], part original gum; rather heavy hinge remainder; well centred. Photo HK$35,000-40,000

1161

刂

$1 on 3c. red [19], part to large part original gum; hinge remainder, thin under hinge; centred a little low; fresh with good colour. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

1161A

刂

$1 on 3c. red [21] part original gum; centred a little low and light ageing. Also large 4c. on 3c. red [1] part original gum, small thins. Photo. (2) HK$25,000-30,000

1162

1162

刂

$5 on 3c. red [19] unused without gum, the stamp is centred unusually far to the left and shows fragments of the stamp to the right, and the surcharge is centred very low.

An appealing example of a misplaced stamp. Signed on reverse. Photo HK$700,000-800,000 Note: this stamp appears to originate from the same pane as [23] illustrated in, Revenue Surcharges by L.Y. Woo

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Covers 1163

1899 (19 July) first issue 1c. postal stationery card commercially used from the China Inland Mission “Kuling Via Kiukiang� to Shanghai bearing 1c. tied by Kiukiang bilingual c.d.s., a second strike at left with Shanghai Local Post arrival (22.7). The only internal stationery card which is not registered Fine and rare. Hwa 489. Photo HK$150,000-180,000 Ranges

1164

1165

An unused and used selection with 1c. unused (3) and used (5), large 2c. unused (2) and used (4), small 2c. unused and used (3) and 4c. unused (2) and used (3); all with faults of varying severity. (22)

HK$8,000-10,000

A small selection with 1c. unused (2), one with wide space [25], and used (2), large 2c.

(2) and 4c. used plus small 2c. (2) with comma for stop and broken central character; fair to fine. (9) HK$10,000-12,000

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1166 1166

ᔛ P+ អ

1167

1167

刂

Imperforate Plate Proof; $5 deep green and rose in a top right corner block of four.

A very good positional block. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1168

1169

50c. deep green or black-green error of colour, part original gum; heavily toned and reinforced corner. Only 240 issued. S.G. 104b; Chan 100a. Photo

1170

HK$4,000-5,000

1168

刂

50c. blue-green error of colour, unused with gum which is not original; a couple of slightly short perfs. at top left. A good example of this scarce colour. Chan 100b. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1169

刂

50c. blue-green, a horizontal pair, with gum which may not be original; perf. fault top left corner of the right stamp. Scarce. Chan 100b. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1170

刂

$2 orange and yellow, a horizontal pair with interpanneau gutter margin, fresh unused and regummed; a few irregular perfs at left. A scarce multiple of this key value. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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1171

1173

1171

刂+ អ

$2 orange and yellow, a lower left corner block of four, unused without gum; brilliant colour. A magnificent and desirable block of this very scarce stamp. Photo HK$80,000-100,000

1172

刂

$5 yellow-green and rose in a lower right corner pair, large part original gum; fresh and well centred. A fine and attractive multiple. Photo

1173

刂+ អ

HK$8,000-10,000

$5 yellow-green and rose in a lower left corner block of four (small part of corner margin missing) unused with some gum. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

———— Ex 1173A ————

———— Ex 1174 ————

Collections and Ranges 1173A

1174

A small collection on leaves with unused values to 20c. and used values to 50c. with some unused 4c. multiples including a corner pair with incomplete printing and single with double perforations. (73). Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

A duplicated selection on pages which includes $5 imperf. plate proof, unused values to $5 plus a selection of used. (181). Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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———————— 1175 ———————— Waterlow Specimen 1175

S ᔛ

$1 in deep red and yellow, $2 purple-brown and yellow and $5 dark green and yellow, each with the small punch hole and overprinted “WATERLOW & SONS LTD/SPECIMEN”; $1 with top margin, $5 with corner margins. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

———————— Ex 1176 ———————— 1898 With Watermark 1176

S ᔛ

1

⁄ 2 c. to $5 set of twelve overprinted small letters “SPECIMEN”, without gum; a few minor imperfections. Photo

1177 1177

刂

1178

1179

30c. rose variety imperforate at foot, large part original gum; hinge remainder and small thin. Good appearance. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1180

HK$5,000-6,000

1900-06 Without Watermark 1178

ᔛ

20c. maroon variety imperforate between stamp and top margin, a horizontal pair neatly cancelled by double-ring lunar datestamp. Scarce. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1179

ᔛ

$1 red and flesh variety imperforate between stamp and side margin, used with neat double-ring lunar datestamp. Fine and scarce. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1180

刂

$2 claret and yellow variety imperforate lower margin, large part original gum, traces of the stamp below; unusual and fresh. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

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刂

A group of varieties, imperforate between stamp and margin with 1c. ochre, 2c. red, 4c. chestnut and 10c. green with either top or bottom interpanneau margin, also 2c. red horizontal pair with one row of perforations missing from the vertical interpanneau margin; unused without gum or traces of gum; some age faults. (6)

HK$5,000-6,000

1182 1905-10 New Colours and Values 1182

10c. dull blue variety retouched “one” (yi) tied on 1910 (17 Sept.) Grand Hotel des Wagons-Lits envelope from Peking to U.S.A. endorsed “Siberia per London”, the reverse bearing French Post Office “PEKIN/CHINE.” c.d.s. (20.9); the envelope with some creaseing at top. A rare variety on cover. Chan 134g. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

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1183 Covers 1183

1898 (17 Dec.) small buff envelope registered to Hong Kong bearing 4c. chestnut and 5c. salmon tied by Amoy Dollar dater and large “R” with a superb strike of the boxed “AMOY/NO.L58” boxed registration handstamp with part Hong Kong arrival (19.12) on reverse. Fine and attractive. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1184 1184

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1899 (13 May) neat cover registered to Peking bearing 2c. red and 5c. salmon cancelled

by Soochow bilingual dater and two-line bilingual registered handstamp plus straight-line “PEKING” all in blue, the reverse with a fine strike of Peking bilingual dater (20.5) in black and “Postage Paid; Do Not Demand, Do Not Pay”. A fine and appealing cover which is thought to be the earliest examples of both the Soochow and Peking bilingual daters.

Photo HK$15,000-20,000

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1899 (Nov.) printed envelope registered to Peking bearing 1⁄ 2 c. pair (one just folded over edge) and 4c. chestnut pair tied by a superb strike of boxed Moukden tombstone with Newchwang, Tientsin and Peking bilingual c.d.s. alongside, the obverse with two good strikes of large boxed, bilingual registered handstamp. Fine and very scarce. Photo HK$30,000-35,000

1186 1186

1900 (Nov.) red band cover registered to Hangchow bearing 2c. carmine tied by boxed Tsinan Post Office tombstone cancellation with 5c. dull rose tied by large “R” in red, the reverse with Kiaochow dated oval plus Shanghai and Hangchow (15.11) bilingual c.d.s.

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1188

1187

1188

Mail Receipts: 1900-01, a group of four “CHINESE IMPERIAL POST� notices that a parcel awaits collection from the post office, each bearing 40c. or 50c. frankings cancelled by Chinkiang postmarks (one with adhesives precancelled by pa-kua) and with Chinkiang c.d.s. in lower corner. A couple of minor creases and wrinkles. Unusual. Photo

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HK$2,000-3,000

1901 (Sept.) small red band cover to Tsingchow bearing, on the reverse, 2c. red tied by a good strike of Shaho Post Office tombstone in black with a fair strike of Tsingchow Post Office tombstone in violet and a fine strike of Weihsien Imperial Government Post Office tombstone in bright blue. A fine and appealing cover. Photo HK$40,000-45,000

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1190

1189

1901 (6 Oct.) form of red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 2c. deep red tied

by Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. with a very good strike of the rare Shanghai Yangginchiao Changfachan branch Post Office double-circle handstamp in violet (only one or two covers bearing this mark have been recorded) with Peking oval dater (12.10) and Peking Lomashih Street branch Post Office tombstone. Extremely fresh and fine cover. Photo HK$70,000-80,000

1190

1902 (Apr.) official red band cover from Wuchen to Tsingtao bearing, on the reverse, 1c. (2) each tied by superb strikes of Nansiang Post Office tombstone with a superb strike of Chekiang Huchow, Wuchen Imperial Government Post Office handstamp in red, with Shanghai bilingual (3.4) and Tsingtau (9.4) transit c.d.s. An extremely fine and exceptional cover, believed to be the only example of the Wuchen Imperial Government Post Office handstamp. Photo HK$80,000-100,000

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1902 (17 July) picture post card of Chinese wedding, registered to France bearing 5c. and 10c. tied by pa kua and Hankow bilingual c.d.s. respectively and with large “R” in centre, Shanghai bilingual and French “SHANG-HAI” (23.7) c.d.s. and French arrival. A fine and unusual registered card and very late use of the pa-kua. Photo

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HK$8,000-10,000

1902 (1 Dec.) red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 1c. tied by a very fine strike of Taiyuanfu Post Office rectangle with name at top and date insertion with Peking oval dater (10.12) below. A fine and rare cover showing the 1c. domestic letter rate (April 1902August 1904). Photo HK$70,000-80,000

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1193 1193

1903 (9 July) large red band cover registered to Sianfu bearing, on the reverse, 2c. carmine and 10c. green (paying double rate plus registration) tied by Hangchow bilingual c.d.s. with a superb strike of Hangchow Laosiehkee No.2 Branch Post Office tombstone in red along with Paoning Post Office and Fengsiang Post Office tombstones plus Shanghai (11.7) and Chungking (7.8) bilingual c.d.s.; the front with fine strikes Hangchow registration handstamp and c.d.s. A very fine and rare cover. Photo HK$80,000-90,000

1194

1903 (Sept.) red band cover registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 1c. (2) and 4c. (2) tied by Taichow tombstone lunar dater (date unfilled) and with a fine strike of Siennumiao tombstone lunar dater (date unfilled), Chinkiang bilingual c.d.s. (16.9) and Peking dated oval (24.9) in violet; a further 1c. on the front of the cover, also tied by Taichow tombstone with a good strike of the boxed registered handstamp. Trivial age faults, a fine and appealing cover. Photo HK$60,000-70,000 Page 49

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1196

1195

1903 (24 Sept.) red band cover double registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 1c. ochre and pair of 5c. orange-brown tied by Canton bilingual c.d.s., also with boxed Canton no.2 letter box in red and circular Canton Old City Post Office non-standard bilingual dater with manuscript insertion, two strikes of Postage Paid, Do Not Demand, Do Not Pay also in red, Peking dated oval (8.10) and Lomashih Street branch Post Office tombstone; the front with another Canton bilingual c.d.s. and the “AR” in circle. Fine and rare. Photo HK$100,000-120,000

1196

1904 (Mar.) red band cover registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 2c. red and 10c. green tied by a very fine strike of Tienmen Post Office tombstone with the associated registration handstamp below with date insertion, also Sientauchen Post Office tombstone, Hankow bilingual dater (2.4) and Peking dated oval (12.4) in black, the front bears a superb strike of the distinctive large “R” in black. Fine and rare. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

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1904 (7 June) native envelope to Peking bearing, on the reverse, pair of 1⁄ 2 c. brown tied by a good strike of Tientsin no.4 dater in red with Tientsin bilingual c.d.s. in blue with Peking 11 lunar dater and a good strike of West Station Peking tombstone with insertion of name and street. A good cover. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1197

1198 1198

1904 (21 Dec.) envelope to Peking bearing 1c. brownish orange tied by Chihli province lunar datestamp; underpaid with large handstruck “T” and bearing 1904 Postage Due pair and single. The single with pen cancel and the pair tied by faint Peking dated oval in purple with manuscript in red ink, “Charged 2c. only”. Fine and very unusual with excessive Postage Due added. Photo HK$35,000-40,000 Page 51

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1199 1199

1905 (19 Jan.) red band cover to Hangchow bearing, on the reverse, pair of 2c. red (paying the 4c. domestic rate) tied by Foochow City lunar dater along with the small Foochow no.3 letter box tombstone in red and a very fine strike of Hangchow tombstone arrival, the front with further lunar despatch and a good strike of Foochow c.d.s.

(Customs removed). A fine cover showing rare use of the Foochow (Customs) c.d.s. which generally only used to cancel the adhesives. Photo HK$45,000-50,000

1200 1200

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1907 (May) buff envelope to Milan bearing C.I.P. 10c. pair tied by Post Branch Lingshan, Shansi Province cancellation with French Post Office “SHANG-HAI/CHINE�

(9.5) c.d.s.; the reverse with an array of transit c.d.s. including Taiyuan (2.5) and Peking (4.5); good to fine. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

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1907 (5 June) picture post card to Changmae bearing, on the picture side, French Indochina 5c. tied by Tonking c.d.s. and C.I.P. 2c. tied by a fine strike of Tongshing circular post office cancellation in vertical format, with a second strike at foot. Fine and rare. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

1202 1202

1908 picture post card from Tailaifu to Germany “via Siberia� bearing C.I.P. 5c. mauve tied by a fair strike of postal mail train number 1 cancellation (one stage of the Peking Moukden line) and showing a fine strike of Moukden bilingual c.d.s.; minor soiling.

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1912 (28 Apr.) red band envelope to Hankow bearing, on the reverse, bisected C.I.P. 1c. with bisected 5c. tied by Hsinganfu datestamp, with Yunyang transit and arrival c.d.s. alongside plus a good strike of the large dated oval “S.D.DEPUTY POSTMASTER/HANKOW” (15.6); fine. The stamps have been affixed in a pair to pay the 3c. rate. A good example of this scarce franking. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

1204

A small collection of covers with some multiple frankings including 1c. (8) and 2c. (4) on envelope registered from Shanghai to Tsingtau, 1c. block of ten on cover to Norway, 1905 and 1907 covers from Mengtsz to Hong Kong, 1909 Temple of Heaven set (2) on cover registered from Tientsin to Belgium; condition is mixed in places. (12 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

Collections and Ranges 1205

1206

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A general collection on leaves with the different issues, unused and used and includes 1898 set to $5 used, 1900-06 set to $5 used and values to $1 unused, 1905-10 set to 16c. unused; duplicated used singles and multiples showing a useful range of cancellations, four pages from the Aglen collection showing perforation variations; some minor constant varieties, imperf. side margins; memorandum from the French Post Office with values to $1 tied by Peking 1912 bilingual c.d.s.; some covers including neat cover from Chochow to England and twice redirected to France, picture post card sent through the Japanese Post Office in Tientsin; Foochow and Changsa bisects on pieces plus 1909 Hsuan Tung set unused and used, some Postage Dues and Express labels. An interesting lot

HK$5,000-6,000

A duplicated selection on album pages which includes $1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, unused or mint values to $5 (4) and used values to $5 (6); the majority are unused, most are fair to fine

HK$6,000-8,000

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2c., 3c. and 7c. set of three in fine mint blocks of four plus an accumulation of values to 7c. (45) unused or part original gum but a little mixed in places. Good quantity

HK$6,000-8,000

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–– 2c. to 7c. set of three in blocks of four, each cancelled by Canton bilingual c.d.s.; very fine. S.G. 165-167. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Ex 1209

1209

–– A group of covers and cards with 1909 picture post card to Belgium bearing 2c. with C.I.P. 2c. scarlet tied by Shuntehfu Post Office rectangle with Chinese and French Tientsin transit c.d.s.; the set on picture postcard cancelled by favour with Shihtoumenkai branch post office rectangle, 2c. on picture postcard cancelled by favour by Peking bilingual c.d.s. and set of envelope to British Colombia by Tientsin bilingual c.d.s.

(4 covers). Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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1912 Provisional Neutrality

1210 Hankow, Nanking and Changsha 1210

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16c. olive-green variety overprint misplaced to right, with a very light strike of Nanking City c.d.s.; some light toning, a very scarce stamp used. Signed Livingston. Chan 147a.

Photo HK$50,000-60,000 Mencarini recorded of the 200 stamps sold, only 75 were released in Nanking. Very few would have been with this variety.

1912 Republic Overprint

1211 Shanghai Commercial Press 1211

刂អ B

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⁄ 2 c. brown variety overprint 5mm right, block of twenty, large part original gum; some ageing and toning, especially in the top margin. Photo

HK$7,000-8,000

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Covers 1212

1912 (21 May) O.H.M.S. envelope from the British Consulate in Pakhoi, registered to Hong Kong bearing 1905-10 2c. green (2) used in combination with Statistical Department 1c. interpanneau pair and 3c. (4) all tied by neat Pakhoi bilingual c.d.s. with a good strike of the boxed registration handstamp alongside; the reverse with a complete red wax seal of the British Consulate Pakhoi and Hong Kong registered arrival c.d.s.

(28.5). Exceptionally fresh and fine. A magnificent combination cover. Photo

HK$2,000-3,000

Collections and Ranges 1213

1214

A small collection on leaves with Statistical Department values to 20c. unused including 1 ⁄ 2 c. overprint inverted, and to $2 (2) used with kiss print doubles and offset on reverse, Postage Dues; Waterlow values to 50c. unused including 1⁄ 2 c. pane of twenty, and to $1 used, 1c. and 3c. on 1912 Christmas post card and a few local overprints (6). Also 1912 Commemorating the Revolution and Republic with unused values to $5

HK$1,500-2,000

A duplicated collection on leaves with a few Provisional Neutrality values, Shanghai with mint values to $1 (3) and $2 (3), some used including 1⁄ 2 c. surcharge inverted and values to $2 (8), London values to $1 mint and used (15) plus covers (2) with good frankings

HK$8,000-10,000

1912 Commemoratives 1215

An accumulation on album pages with Commemorating the Revolution mint values to 50c. (5), $1 (2) and $5 plus used values to $2 (3) and $5 (2); Commemorating the Republic with mint values to $1 (4), $2 (7) and $5 (2) plus used values to $5 (2). Good HK$25,000-30,000

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1913-33 Junk Issue $2 Hall of Classics Inverted Centre

1216

1914-19 First Peking Print 1216

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$2 black and blue variety inverted centre, mint with original gum and very lightly hinged; a few blunted perforations at left. Strong colours and one of the ‘Four Treasures of the Republic’. Friedl Certificate (1964) and the stamp signed by Bloch; Philatelic Foundation Certificate (2002). S.G. 305a; Chan 245a. Photo HK$800,000-1,000,000 The variations in the positions of the perforations show that two sheets each of fifty were originally released. However, only thirty-four examples have so far been recorded. This stamp is from the top row [6]; the lowest perforation on the left side just shows the central blue dividing line. This stamp joins the top margin imprint single [7] which belonged in the Diercking, Paul Hock and ‘Ming’ collections.

Collections and Ranges 1217

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A general collection on leaves with London print values to $1 and $2 mint, and values to $2 (2) used; first Peking print values to $5 used; second Peking Print set to $5 mint and to $20 used plus several used multiples with values to $5 (6) and several covers including 1919 envelope registered from the Belgian Consulate bearing, on the reverse, twenty 1c., 1924 envelope to British Guiana bearing Fish Street company chop, 1926 envelope to England with “Forwarded” handstamp, 1935 air mail cover to Bangkok and airmail cover to England bearing the Imperial Airways weight boxed handstamp with manuscript insertion and a few Postage Dues. Condition is a little mixed. an interesting lot

HK$3,500-4,000

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First Year Hong Xian: 1916 (20 Jan.) 1c. Junk stationery card to Shanghai cancelled by Hangchow first year c.d.s. with Shanghai (21.1) arrival, also first year; filing spike hole, otherwise fine. Scarce and an early date. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

1219

ᔛអ B

1929 State Burial of Sun Yat Sen 4c. olive-green in a half sheet of fifty, each cancelled by Harbin c.d.s. dated 1929 (1 June), also 1929 Unification 1c. to 10c. blocks of four cancelled Harbin first day c.d.s.

1220

1224

HK$1,500-2,000

1225

1220

刂

1937-38 1c. on 4c. green wide stamp, type B, fine mint. Rare. Chan 363, $2500. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1221

ᔛ S អ B

1939 Anniversary of U.S. Constitution 5c. to $1 set of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red with small security punch hole, each value in lower corner block of twenty-five; unmounted with full original gum. S.G. 501-504 var.

HK$10,000-12,000

1222

1941 Industry miniature sheet unused (6) and used; good to fine; also 1943 Russian Philatelic Society printing unused (3) and used (2); good to fine

HK$4,000-6,000

1223

刂អ B

1942-45 Paicheng printing, perforated $4, $5, $10, $30, $40, $50 and $100, each in a half sheet of sixty; fine and scarce. Between S.G. 666-674; Chan 619-627 HK$10,000-12,000

1224

刂

1942 Domestic Postage Paid - Kweichow: 16c. olive-brown, horizontal pair, right hand stamp with chuen for kuo, unused without gum. Chan 635b. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1225

刂

1943 50c. Provincial Surcharge - East Szechwan; 50c. on 16c. olive-brown perf.13x11 horizontal pair, unused. Chan 643c. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

— West Szechwan: 50c. on 16c. olive-brown in a right margin block of four, one stamp variety “5” missing in “50”; unused without gum. Chan 653k. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1226

刂+ អ

1227

刂

1

— A group of 50c. on 16c. olive-brown, perf.10 ⁄ 2 , with Chungking (perf.11), Kwangsi (perf.11), Kwangtung (perf.11x101⁄ 2 ), Shensi and West Szechwan (perf.13x11); good unused

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1229

1230

刂

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1943 Provincial 20c. Surcharge - Honan; 20c. on 13c. green, Hong Kong print without watermark, narrow stamp, large part original gum. Chan 683c. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

–– Hunan: The set of eight (less Peking Martyr) in blocks of four, fine unused.

Chan 691-698

HK$2,000-2,500

–– Kansu: The set of seven in blocks of four, fine unused. Chan 703-709

HK$2,500-3,000

Ex 1231

Ex 1233

1231

刂+ អ

–– Kiangsi: The set of eight in blocks of four, includes Peking 13c. (folded horizontal perfs.) but not watermarked 28c., good to fine unused. Chan 710-717. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1232

刂+ អ

–– Kwangsi: The set of nine including narrow 13c. and 21c. in blocks of four, good to fine unused. Chan 719-727

HK$5,000-6,000

1233

刂+ អ

–– Kwangtung: Small Character giao; the set of eight in blocks of four, unused; 13c.

Peking print with some tone spotting, otherwise a good set. Very scarce in multiples.

Chan 735-742. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

1234

刂+ អ

–– Kweichow: The set of nine, including wide space 21c. and 28c., in blocks of four; fine unused. Chan 743-751

1235

刂+ អ

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–– West Szechwan: The set of seven in blocks of four, fine unused. Chan 756-762

HK$3,000-40,000 HK$4,000-5,000

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1236 1236

1237

1238

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刂+ អ

刂

1239

1240

1237

1943 Provincial Resurcharge - East Szechwan; 50c. on 16c. olive-brown perf.101⁄ 2 block of four, unused. A scarce multiple. Chan 656h. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

–– Honan: 50c. on 16c. olive-brown, block of four perf.101⁄ 2 , top right stamp broken giao; fine. Chan 658f. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– Kwangsi: 50c. on 16c. olive-brown, perf.101⁄ 2 ; also East Szechwan 50c. on 16c. olivebrown, perf.101⁄ 2 ; fine unused. Chan 656h, 669e. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

–– A duplicated collection on leaves which includes Anhwei, a few perf. varieties, some 50c. surcharges on 16c. and others. A useful selection of these popular issues. (166)

HK$2,000-3,000

1944 War Refugees Relief Fund miniature sheet unused (7) or used; some light toning, heavy on the used sheet. S.G. MS730

HK$2,000-3,000

Silver Yuan and Unit Stamps

1241

—— 1242 ——

Chekiang 1241

刂

Ting Hai: 1950 5c. on $10,000 grey-brown, fine unused. Rare. Chan S198. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Fukien 1241A

刂

4c. on $100 dark carmine variety surcharge misplaced horizontally resulting in the characters being transposed and no value, a vertical pair, unused. Fine and appealing.

Chan S48f

HK$1,000-1,500

Kansu 1242

刂

Kansu, Ningsia, Tsinghai: Unit stamps, type B handstamp in violet on domestic mail and in red on airmail, unused. Rare. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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1244

1245

1245A

————— 1246 ————— 1242A Kwangsi 1242A

1949 (19 June) envelope to Shanghai bearing vertical pair of $40,000 unit stamp tied by dotted circle despatch c.d.s. with the arrival c.d.s. on reverse; light folding crease, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 1230. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1243

刂

Watlam: 1c. on $10 on $3000 green, formal character, machine printed, unused; fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2000). Yang S158; Junes W7. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1244

刂

— 5c. on $20 on $5000 orange, simple character, machine printed, unused; fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2000). Chan S159; Jones W8. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1245

刂

— 8c. on $50 on $10,000 deep carmine, formal character, machine printed, unused; fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2000). Chan S162; Jones W11. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 Kwantung

1245A 1246

ᔛ

刂

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1c. on lithographed $100 brown variety “1” omitted cancelled by 1949 (13 Sep.) c.d.s. of “MAH...”. Rare. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

21⁄ 2 c. on $500 variety misplaced surcharge, with top margin from the top row showing “21⁄ 2 ” only, unused. It is thought that only ten such stamps from one row were released.

Also 15c. on $20 purple-brown variety surcharge misplaced vertically, top right corner pair, one with value only, the other with overprint transposed; unused; faint age mark, good. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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刂

Surcharge Varieties: A group with inverted 1c. on $100, 21⁄ 2 c. on $500, 15c. on $10 and 15c. on $20; double 1c. on $100 (triple), 15c. on $10 and 15c. on $20 (corner stamp); misplaced 21⁄ 2 c. on $500 with transposed lines, 15c. on $10 and 15c. on $20 (bottom row) with sideways misplacement. Also Unit Stamp $500 grey-green variety overprint both sides, inverted on reverse, with left margin. All are unused

HK$2,500-3,000

1248

—— 1251 ——

1249 1250 Shensi 1248

ᔛ

1249

A 刂 ᔛ

Tsai Kia Po: Domestic Postage Paid on $100 yellow-brown, fine used with part dotted ring c.d.s. Fine and rare. Chan S153. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 West Szechwan

1250

A 刂 ᔛ

Air Mail $10,000 on 30c. vermilion, Hong Kong print on watermarked paper, part to large part original gum; some light toning. Scarce. Chan SA3, Photo

HK$3,000-5,000

1949 Airmail on $10,000 on 30c. vermilion Hong Kong print with watermark, in a vertical strip of three, part to large part original gum [15-25]; showing some trivial age marks which are typical on this stamp. A fine and rare multiple from a printing which is thought to be limited to only one hundred. S.G. 1278a; Chan SA3. Photo HK$50,000-60,000 Temporary Labels and Post Paid Handstamps

1251 1252

ᔛ

Kwangsi - Yungning: 1⁄ 2 c. and 1c. labels, in black on newspaper and bearing the postmaster’s red seal, good to fine used with part first day c.d.s. Jones L27-28. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Kwangtung - Canton: A group of covers with the Post Paid label on commercial air mail envelope to Hong Kong, “Postage Paid/Canton” square handstamp with champhered corners in violet and in black (2). A good group. Also Postage Paid label in black on cream paper, a vertical pair unused; light soiling. Jones L36. (4 covers)

HK$1,500-2,000

Collections and Ranges 1253

A collection in album with a good representation of issues, unused and used, which includes surcharge set of nine on revenue stamps unused, some Kwantung values used, Fukien values (11) unused with some local Foochow overprints on Sun Yat Sen including blocks of four (2), Yunnan values (8) unused, Sun Yat Sen values to 100c. and 500c. unused, Chungking set of ten unused and Canton set of six unused; Kintsing bisect used with 4c. on illustrated envelope. Also a collection of Gold Yuan with singles and multiples unused and used, several pieces and some covers with a particularly good selection of Sun Yat Sen thirteenth issue which includes the very underrated $800 carmine used (this is an extremely elusive stamp which is rarely seen used)

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Military Stamp: 1947 small and large character overprints on anti-aircraft gun unit stamps, both in blocks of four, fine unused. S.G. M12-13, £350

HK$1,500-2,000

————— Ex 1255 ————— Sinkiang 1255

A duplicated and valuable selection in stockbook which includes 1915 set to $1 mint, 1916-19 with $1 imprint strip of three, $2 (4), $10 pair and $20 (2) good to fine mint, 1923 Constitution set mint (5), a selection of covers (12) and some others. A very good lot. Photo HK$60,000-70,000 Collections and Ranges

1256

1257

A collection on leaves with some Manchuria, North-East Provinces with some multiples; Sinkiang 1915 $1 mint and used, 1916-19 values to $5 used, 1934-36 values to $1 and $2 mint and to $5 used, 1923 Constitution set mint, Chang Tso Lin set used, various later issue with values to $20; a few Szechwan including cover bearing twenty-five stamps making 25c. franking to England and a few Yunnan; a little mixed in places

HK$1,200-1,500

A duplicated selection on albums pages taken from several albums and includes Sinkiang 1915 to $1 mint (4), Sun Yat Sen and later issues to high values, plus many others. Good quantity though condition varies

HK$3,000-4,000

————— Ex 1258 —————

1258

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A duplicated collection on leaves which includes Sinkiang 1915 values to $1 mint, 1916-19 values to $20 mint and 1924-36 values to $10; Manchuria 1927 values to $5 unused; Yunnan 1926 $5 unused; a good selection of the early commemorative issues and others. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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刂អ B

1945 Shantung War Time Post - Chu Teh; a small accumulation in large blocks with perforated 10c. green (279) and $1 red (80); good to fine unused. Scarce multiples.

S.G. EC42B, 46B; Yang EC53, 57

HK$3,000-4,000

1260

刂អ B

People’s Post: 1949 Train and Postal Runner $3 deep carmine, imperf. between vertical strip of five, ten strips in a complete sheet of one hundred, fine unused. Yang EC408b HK$50,000-60,000

1261

刂អ B

–– 1949 Train and Postal Runner $5 brown in a complete sheet of one hundred, variety double perfs. between the 8th and 9th columns; fine unused. Yang EC409

HK$3,000-4,000

Ex 1262

1262

刂អ B

–– 1949 Liberation of Nanking and Shanghai $10 deep ultramarine imperforate between vertical pair, eighty pairs in strips of ten and some smaller blocks, unused as issued. A rare opportunity to acquire such a large stock of this previously uncatalogued variety. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1263

刂អ B

–– An accumulation in sheets and part sheets with 1949 Seventh Anniversary $3 (95) and $5 (100); Train and Postal Runner $30 (445) plus a few other values; Victory in Huaihai $30 (100); People’s Liberation Army $270 (90), Mao Tse Tung $70 (90), $150 (500+), $500 (30) and $1000 (780) plus some South China imperforate

HK$4,000-6,000

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Revenues: A rare and valuable, five frame exhibit which features and outstanding section of the 1945 “BTD” $5 and $10 which includes a $5 sheet of eight (only 4 sheets recorded) very lightly cancelled and used on documents (3) in combination with later issues, $10 first setting complete sheets of eight used (6), these include the “01” for “10” error and used on documents (4), second setting sheets of eight unused (2), scarce, and used plus on documents (2).

The revenue taxes were suspended from July 1946 to April 1948 when eleven new values were issued, all are well represented including $5 fighter in red with several panes of eight plus complete double panes of sixteen (2), $10 blue fighter with several panes of eight including unused (2) and complete double panes (4) displaying a wide range of shades and used on documents, $20 industry in red with sheets of nine unused (4) and used (2) showing a range of shades, $50 industry in blue with sheets of six unused and used (14), one on complete document, $100 oil well in red with complete sheets of eight (6) one on complete document, a single example of the rare $400 blacksmith in blue, $500 brown complete sheets of twelve unused (3), $1000 oil well in blue with complete sheets of eight unused and used (7) showing a wide range of shades, one document with $12,800 franking, $10,000 goat hearder in brown with complete sheets of six used (2) and in red with an example on complete document, $25,000 blacksmith in red and blue with complete sheets of eight (5) and an unused single showing shift of blue colour and $50,000 factory with singles (2), pair and block of six. This section of the exhibit includes numerous documents or part documents.

The revenue stamps from the Three Districts do turn up from time to time, however, this comprehensive collection represents many years of dedicated research and study. Here is a rare opportunity to acquire this outstanding exhibit and a chance to try and develop this, the most complete collection of these issued formed.

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South Central China 1265

1949 (6 Oct.) envelope to Kiangsu province bearing, on the reverse, 1945 Kaifeng print $42 violet-brown, 1949 Chengchow print $50 blue-green imperforate and Chungchow currency $1 on $30 apple-green tied by Honan province datestamps; fresh and fine.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

North-East China 1266

1267

刂

刂អ B

1950-51 Tien An Men, an accumulation in sheets and part sheets with $250 (100), $1000 (2), $2500 (345), $5000 (900), $10,000 (25), $12,500 (900), $100,000 (900); also 1950 $1000 orange (50) and North China $100 (45). A few with faults but a valuable stock

HK$8,000-10,000

A small accumulation with 1949 Guangdong Post and Telegraphs $5 (80) and 1946 Seizure of Chiang Kai Shek $1 (80) and $2 (170), 1949 Production $50,000 and $100,000 in sheets of one hundred

HK$3,000-4,000

Collections and Ranges 1268

1269

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A general collection in album with North China including Menkiang issue, People’s Post issues; East China with Su-Wan surcharges including surcharge and perforation varieties, various People’s Post including 1949 cover registered from Nanking to Hong Kong, Chekiang issue; some North-West; North-East Area People’s Post with Tien An Men issues including $2500 yellow showing a dramatic paper fold variety; some South Central China with some surcharges, Kiangsi People’s Post unused and used; South China with Pearl River Bridge with surcharges and varieties; and others. A useful, general collection

HK$2,500-3,000

An accumulation on pages and stockleaves taken from numerous collections, the majority are common issues with a lot of duplication and includes North-East 1947 Nanking Road Incident miniature sheet (2) and Central and South cover bearing Hubei $100 (10).

Large quantity

HK$5,000-10,000

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People’s Republic 1270

刂អ ᔛ B

1270A

1950-51, an accumulation of Tien An Men values in sheets and part sheets with R1 $8000 (780), $10,000 (1599); R2 $3000 (45) and $10,000 (1320) plus small sheets of 50 (3); R3 $300 (45) and $500 (50); R4 $100 (145), $300 (3190) and $5000 (275) and R5 $20,000 (35). A valuable stock

HK$5,000-10,000

1950 Surcharge on East China (SC2) $20,000 on $10,000 scarlet and black, unused and used (9); one used defective. Yang SC7

HK$3,000-4,000

1271

1271

1272

刂អ B

1272A

刂អ ᔛ B

1950 (31 July) air mail cover from Shanghai to New York bearing, on the reverse, Foundation of the People’s Republic set of four, $800 and $1000 on unit stamps, $400 on $5 Flying Geese plus R1 $500 and $5000; good to fine. A colourful franking. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1952 Gymnastics by Radio (S4) $400 blue, exercise six (34-37) in a complete sheet of thirty-six blocks, unused without gum as issued; central horizontal fold; fine.

Yang S34-37

HK$4,000-6,000

–– set of ten, thirty-six sets in complete sheets, apparently the reprinted values though some are on thinner paper. Fine unused. Yang S14-53 HK$10,000-15,000

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1273 1273

刂+ អ

1953 Military Post, $800 for Army in a left margin block of four, unused without gum as issued; minor internal crease on one, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. M1593. Photo HK$30,000-35,000

1274

刂

— $800 for Air Force, unused without gum as issued, fresh and fine. S.G. M1594. Photo HK$30,000-35,000

——————————————— 1275 ——————————————— 1275

刂

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1953 Anniversary of the October Revolution (C20), $800 unissued set of four with additional Soviet characters in the inscription, unused without gum as issued; two stamps with sheet margins. An exceptionally fine set of this popular error. Yang C94-97.

Photo HK$150,000-250,000

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1955 Scientists of Ancient China (C33) the set of four miniature sheets unused (4) and used (3); fresh and fine, one set has been mounted. Yang C33M HK$12,000-15,000

1277

刂 ᔛ

1958 Heroes Monument (C47) miniature sheet, fine and unmounted. Yang C47v

1278

刂

1958 Kuan Han Ching (C50) miniature sheet (5); one is mounted, good to fine.

Yang C50v HK$10,000-15,000

Ex 1279 1279

刂 ᔛ

HK$1,500-2,000

Ex 1282

1960 Chinese Goldfish (S38), 4f. to 8f. set of twelve, unmounted mint; a few minor wrinkles. Yang S182-193. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1280

–– An accumulation on stock leaves with the presentation folder, mint sets (9), used sets (14) plus others including a couple of multiples HK$20,000-30,000

1281

1960 Pig Breeding (S40), a small accumulation with mint sets (4, two unmounted) and used sets (14) plus others. Yang S196-200

HK$2,000-3,000

1960-61 Chrysanthemums (S44) set of eighteen, unmounted mint; a few small wrinkles.

Yang S210-227. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1282

刂 ᔛ

1283

–– An accumulation on pages with the presentation folder, mint sets (6) and used sets (8) plus further duplication; a few faults but most are fine HK$20,000-25,000

1284 1284

ᔛ

1961 Table Tennis Championships (C86) miniature sheet used with commemorative red chop; fine. Yang C86v. Photo

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Ex 1286

Ex 1287

1285

刂 ᔛ

1962 Mei Lan Fang (C94) 4f. to 50f. set of eight, unmounted mint, fine.

Yang C307-314. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

1286

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 50f. set of eight, unmounted mint; a few wrinkles. Photo

1287

ᔛ

–– 4f. to 50f. set of eight, fine used. Photo

Ex 1288

HK$10,000-15,000

HK$2,500-3,000

Ex 1289

1288

ᔛ

–– 4f. to 50f. set of eight, fine used. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1289

ᔛ

–– 4f. to 50f. set of eight, fine used. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1290

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–– A duplicated selection with mint sets (5) and used sets (4) plus many duplicates; condition is a little mixed in places HK$50,000-60,000

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–– gold foil set of stamps and miniature sheet on special presentation case, the stamps printed in colour. Photo

1292

HK$5,000-8,000

1293

1292

刂 ᔛ

–– $3 miniature sheet, fine, unmounted mint. Yang C94v. Photo

1293

刂 ᔛ

–– $3 miniature sheet, unmounted mint; a couple of tiny adherences on reverse, otherwise fine. Photo HK$170,000-200,000

HK$200,000-220,000

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1294

1295

1294

刂

1962 Mei Lan Fang (C94) $3 miniature sheet, fine and lightly mounted mint; a couple of trivial bends do not detract from this fine sheet. Yang C94v. Photo HK$150,000-180,000

1295

ᔛ

–– $3 miniature sheet, cancelled to order with first day cancellations, with full original gum, unmounted. An exceptionally fine example of this sheet. Photo HK$110,000-120,000

1296 1296

ᔛ

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1962 Scientists (C92) 4f. Tsai Lun with variety extra characters in the inscription [16], a few short perforations at right and some light creasing. A collectable example of this popular error. Yang C297a. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 1963 Children (S54), a small accumulation with the presentation folder, mint sets (4), used sets (4) plus duplicates and sheets (5) of 8f. Windmill c.t.o.

HK$1,500-2,000

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刂 ᔛ

1298

1299

1300

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

Ex 1299

1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f. set of twenty, unmounted mint; fine. Yang. S285-304.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

–– An accumulation on leaves with mint sets (2) and used sets (10) plus many duplicates; mostly good to fine

HK$8,000-10,000

1963 Hwangshan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f. set of sixteen, unmounted mint; a couple with trivial marks on the reverse. Yang S305-320. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

–– 4f. to 50f. set of sixteen, unmounted mint; a couple with trivial marks on the reverse.

Yang S305-320. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Ex 1301 1301

1302

1303

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ

Ex 1300

Ex 1302

–– 4f. to 50f. set of sixteen, unmounted mint; a couple with trivial marks on the reverse.

Yang S305-320. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

–– 4f. to 50f. set of sixteen, fine used. Yang S305-320. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– A duplicated selection on pages with mint set (9), used set (7) plus many other duplicates; most are good to fine HK$30,000-40,000

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Ex 1305

Ex 1306

Ex 1307

Ex 1308

1964 Chinese Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f. set of fifteen, unmounted mint; several with top margins showing the imprint. Fine. Yang S336-350. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1305

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 52f. set of fifteen, unmounted mint; a few trivial bends or wrinkles; fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1306

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 52f. set of fifteen, unmounted mint; a few trivial bends or wrinkles; fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1307

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 52f. set of fifteen, unmounted mint; a few trivial bends or wrinkles; fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1308

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 52f. set of fifteen, unmounted mint; a few trivial bends or wrinkles; fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1309

1310

1309

刂 ᔛ

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, unmounted. Fine. Photo

HK$25,000-30,000

1310

刂 ᔛ

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, unmounted. Fine. Photo

HK$25,000-30,000

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1311

1312

1311

刂 ᔛ

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, unmounted. Fine. Photo

1312

刂 ᔛ

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, unmounted. Light bend, otherwise fine.

Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1313

刂

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, one unmounted but creased, the other lightly mounted. (2) HK$30,000-35,000

1314

刂

–– $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued; creases or faults of varying severity.

(4 sheets) HK$30,000-40,000

1315

HK$25,000-30,000

–– An accumulation on leaves with mint sets (6), used sets (9), $2 stamp only mint (2) and many duplicates. A good lot HK$15,000-20,000

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1316

1316

1317

1318

刂

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

Ex 1318

1964 Founding of People’s Republic (C106) miniature sheet, large part original gum; some small thins and soiling. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1966 New Industrial Machines (S62) 4f. to 22f. set of eight in blocks of four, unmounted mint. Fine. Yang S351-358

HK$6,000-8,000

1965 People’s Liberation Army (S74) 8f. set of eight in margin blocks of four, unmounted mint; a couple with imprint. A few split perfs., otherwise fine.

Yang S426-433. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

Ex 1319

1319

刂 ᔛ

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1967 Thoughts of Chairman Mao (W1) 8f. set of eleven, unmounted mint and unfolded; very fresh and fine without any ageing of the gold. Yang W1-11. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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–– 8f. in a complete set of nine, with two corner margin imprint strips of five, unmounted and unfolded; the gold showing some light tarnishing at edges. A good set. Yang W1-9.

Photo HK$20,000-25,000

Ex 1321 1321

刂អ ᔛ B

–– the 8f. text stamps in imprint corner blocks of ten and the portrait in a corner block of four, unmounted mint. Exceptionally fresh colour and unfolded. Superb. Yang W1-9.

Photo HK$100,000-120,000

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Ex 1322 1322

刂អ ᔛ B

1967 Thoughts of Chairman Mao (W1) the 8f. text stamps in imprint corner blocks of ten, unmounted mint; the gold stamps with light corner wrinkle, exceptionally fresh colour without any toning. Good positional blocks. Yang W2-9. Photo HK$90,000-100,000

Ex 1323 1323

ᔛ

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–– 8f. set of eleven, fine used; both strips folded and gold a little tarnished. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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ᔛ

–– 8f. set of eleven, cancelled to order; both strips fine and unfolded. Also 1967 Labour Day set of five, Forum on Literature and Art (W3), 1967 Anniversary of People’s Republic (W6), 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art first series set of five; plus some earlier issues including 1966 Cultural Revolution Games, Lu Hsun, Oilwell Firefighters, Liu Ying Chun and Third Five Year Plan. All are fine, c.t.o. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

Ex 1325

Ex 1326

Ex 1328

1325

刂 ᔛ

Ex 1327

Ex 1329

1967 Long Live Chairman Mao (W2) 8f. set of eight, unmounted mint, fine.

Yang W12-19. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000 HK$8,000-10,000

1326

刂 ᔛ

–– 8f. set of eight, unmounted mint, fine. Yang W12-19. Photo

1327

ᔛ

–– 8f. set of eight, good to fine used. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1328

ᔛ

–– 8f. set of eight, good to fine used. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1329

ᔛ

–– 8f. set of eight, good to fine used. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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Ex 1330 1330

1331

1332

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1334

刂 ᔛ

刂

Ex 1332

1967 Forum on Literature and Arts (W3) 8f. set of three, unmounted mint, fine.

Yang W20-22. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

–– 8f. set of three, unmounted mint, one with slight offset of black on reverse, fine.

Yang W20-22. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1967 Our Great Teacher (W4) 4f. to 52f. set of five, unmounted mint; fine.

Yang. W23-27. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Ex 1333

1333

Ex 1331

Ex 1334

Ex 1335

1967 Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) 8f. set of nine, unmounted mint; a couple of trivial wrinkles, otherwise fine. Yang W28-36. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 8f. set of nine, the Red Lantern mounted, others unmounted mint; fine.

Yang W28-36. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1335

ᔛ

–– 8f. set of nine, plus Anniversary pair (W6) fine used. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1336

刂 ᔛ

1967 Anniversary of People’s Republic (W6) both 8f., unmounted mint; fine.

Yang W37-38

HK$1,500-2,000

–– both 8f., unmounted mint; fine. Yang W37-38

HK$1,500-2,000

1337

刂 ᔛ

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Ex 1339

Ex 1340

1338

刂 ᔛ

1967 Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) 8f. to 10f. set of fourteen, unmounted mint; a few with marks on reverse, otherwise fine. Yang. W39-52. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1339

刂 ᔛ

–– 8f. to 10f. set of fourteen, unmounted mint; fine. Yang. W39-52. Photo

1340 1341

HK$25,000-30,000

–– 8f. to 10f. set of fourteen, unmounted mint (two 8f. are unused without gum).

Also 1967 Anniversary of People’s Republic set (W6) fine used. Photo HK$15,000-20,000 刂 ᔛ

1967-68 Fleet Expansion and Anti-American Declaration (W8-9) two examples of each, unmounted mint; one with imprint; fine. Yang W53-54

HK$5,000-6,000

1342 1342

刂 ᔛ

1968 Directive of Mao (W10) 8f. strip of five, unmounted mint; top right corner strip, unfolded and fine. Yang W55-59. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

1343 1343

刂 ᔛ

–– 8f. strip of five, unmounted mint; unfolded and fine. Yang W55-59. Photo

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1344

1344

刂 ᔛ

1968 Directive of Mao (W10) 8f. strip of five, unmounted mint; folded and trivial bend.

Yang W55-59. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

1345

刂 ᔛ

1970 Taking of Tiger Mountain (N1) 8f. set of six, four sets, unmounted mint; fine.

Yang N1-6 HK$10,000-12,000

1346

刂 ᔛ

1971 Paris Commune (N3) 4f. to 22f. set of four, three sets, unmounted mint; fine.

Yang N8-11

HK$8,000-10,000

HK$8,000-10,000

1347

刂 ᔛ

–– 4f. to 22f. set of four, three sets, unmounted mint; fine. Yang N8-11

1348

刂 ᔛ

1971 Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party (N4) 4f. to 22f. set of nine, six sets, unmounted mint; fine. Yang N12-20 HK$15,000-20,000

1349

刂 ᔛ

1974 Gymnastics (T1) 8f. set of six, four sets, unmounted mint. Fine. Yang T1-6

HK$3,000-4,000

1350

刂 ᔛ

1974 Gymnastics and Acrobatics (T1-2) sets of five, three sets of each, unmounted mint.

Yang T1-12

HK$5,000-6,000

HK$4,000-5,000

1351

刂 ᔛ

1974 Acrobatics (T2) 8f. set of five, five sets, unmounted mint. Yang T7-12

1352

刂 ᔛ

1978 Galloping Horses (T28) miniature sheet (4), unmounted mint. Fine. Yang T28M

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刂 ᔛ

1979 Study Science (T41) $2 miniature sheet, unmounted mint; fine. Yang T41M. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

1353A 1353A

1354

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂អ ᔛ B

1980 Year of the Monkey (T46) in an upper right corner block of four with sheet number “66 169”; unmounted mint. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

1981 World Table Tennis Championships (J71) 8f. to 20f. set of seven, fifty-six sets in complete sheets, unmounted mint. Fine. Yang J188-194

HK$2,000-2,500

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1355 1355

刂អ ᔛ B

1985 20th Anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region (J116) 20f. variety gold omitted, four stamps in lower margin block of six, fine unmounted mint. Scarce. Photo HK$30,000-40,000 This variety occurs in the central three rows of the sheet, the top and bottom stamps being normal. It is believed that only two sheets were discovered in Shanghai

Ex 1356

1357

Booklets 1356

刂 ᔛ

1980 Gu Dong 64f., three booklets; fine. Yang SB1. (3). Photo

1357

刂 ᔛ

1981 Year of the Cock booklet (SB3) fine. Photo

1358

刂 ᔛ

A duplicated collection with 1980 Dolphin (3), 1981 Year of the Cock (3), 1983 Year of the Boar (6), Terracotta Warriors (10), 1984 Year of the Rat (11) and other to 1991.

(94 booklets) HK$20,000-25,000

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HK$12,000-15,000 HK$2,000-2,500

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1360

1361

1971 (10 Aug.) printed form in blue on white showing a quotation from Mao at the top, with attached various travel and other receipts totaling 짜43.85

HK$2,000-2,500

1971 (Oct.) a printed form in blue on white showing a quotation from Mao at the top, with attached various travel and other receipts totaling 짜11.91; fresh and fine

HK$3,000-4,000

1972 (24 Feb.) printed form in blue on white showing a quotation from Mao at the top, with attached various travel and other receipts totaling 짜12.05; fine

HK$2,500-3,000

1362

1362

1972 (30 June) printed from in red on buff with attached receipts for travel and two registered letters; fine. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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A small selection with regular stamped envelopes 1965 Tein An Men 8f. no.11, 1967 with quotations no.30, 1970 wood cut design, 10f. no.5 and 6; regular stamped postcards with 1955 soldier 4f. (2), 1956-70 Tien An Men 4f. with examples for each year, some duplication and one used in Tibet, 1962 2f. unused (4) and used in Tibet and 1970 2f. unused and used in Tibet. (24)

HK$1,000-1,200

Ex 1364

Collections and Ranges 1364 ័ 1365

1366

1367

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A small selection of commemoratives on special sheets including 1980 Monkey, each with special cancellation. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1967-70, a small group of Cultural Revolution covers with 1967 Long Live Chairman Mao (W2) two different 8f. on covers, one with illustration of Liu Ying Chun from Kwangtung, 1968 41st Anniversary of People’s Liberation Army 8f. on cover to Shanghai; also 1967-70 8f. Tien An Men on illustrated cover; mixed condition. (4 covers)

HK$2,000-2,500

A carton full of pages, part collections on leaves, stockleaves and others, unused and used, with a wide range of issues with a good quantity of the earlier issues, some better 1960’s sets. Very mixed condition and content. Good quantity

HK$3,000-5,000

A miscellaneous accumulation in well-filled carton with selections in two large stock albums and on numerous stock leaves, a haphazard assortment with unused and used; mostly common values but a very good quantity

HK$5,000-10,000

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1369

1370

刂

刂 ᔛ

An accumulation of unused in very well-filled stock album which includes a good selection of first issues (mainly reprints) with numerous Gymnastics by Radio in blocks, surcharge issues in singles and multiples, Tien An Men values with some better 1951 $50,000; also a selection of more recent issues, 1981-87. Good quantity and most are fine

HK$5,000-10,000

1980-86, a group of miniature sheets with 1980 Lotus (2), 1981 Twelve Beauties (2), 1984 Tang Beauties Wearing Flowers (2) and 1986 Rare Magnolias; all are very fine.

(7 sheets)

HK$7,000-8,000

An accumulation of covers in a carton, mostly commercial, many large covers, several with Cultural Revolution adhesives, some early definitives with Tien An Men and others; most to overseas destinations, some first day covers, a few illustrated envelopes and several with colourful combinations. A fabulous lot HK$10,000-15,000

1371

An accumulation in sheets and part sheets in special albums in a carton, with quantities of the reprints of the first issues including some N.E. China values, with 1950 Peace (96 sets), Sino-Soviet Treaty (50 sets), 1951 National Emblems (52 sets) plus many others, definitives with some surcharges, quantity of more recent issues; also an accumulation of used in sheets and part sheets with various definitive issues, some pictorials, commemoratives including 1961 Military Museum 8f. (450) and more.

A fantastic quantity and an opportuntiy to acquire a very large holding with some popular issues. (thousands) HK$10,000-20,000

1372

A general collection in two albums with unused, used and some covers, including Tien An Men (R1) set of nine unused and used, 1950 unit stamps including $500 perf.14 unused, $20,000 on $10,000 used (2), surcharges on N.E. Provinces including $400 on $20, 1951 Tien An Men (R5) $100,000 used, 1952 Gymnastics set in blocks of four unused and fine used, 1960 Goldfish used, commercial air mail covers (2) to British North Borneo, one with Pig-Breeding set, Chrysanthemums set used, 1962 Mei Lan Fang set fine used, 1963 Giant Pandas set unused, Hwangshan Mountains set fine used, 1964 Peonies set fine used including two values which are used on a cover from Italy to England, a selection of Cultural Revolutions issues including fine used sets of Talks at the Forum (W3), Literature and Art (W5), Poems (W7), People’s Liberation Army unused, used and on cover (3), 1969 Defence of Chan Pao Tao 8f. variety bayonet missing unused and used, 1970 Death of Chun Hsun Hua unused, used and on cover, 1971 Paris Commune set unused, plus many others; condition is mixed in places HK$15,000-20,000

1373

W Series: An accumulation of unused and used on pages including W1 boths strips of five (2) and a good selection of later issues but few complete sets, most appear to be unmounted mint; also a good quantity of used, but without complete sets. Very useful quantity HK$25,000-30,000

1374

N Series: A duplicated collection in large album with unused including Taking Tiger Mountain (5), 1971 Paris Commune (5), Chinese Communist Party (6), Albanian Workers (6), 1972 Merchant Shipping (13), Yenan Forum (6), Promoting Physical Culture (8), 1973 Revolutionary Ballet (17), Giant Pandas (3), Archaeological Treasures (17, one with imprint), 1974 Industrial Production (5), plus others. Most are fine and with some fine used HK$30,000-40,000

1375

C Series: A much duplicated collection in two large albums, the first issues are mainly reprints, 1952 Defence of Children with perforation variety, 1954 Russian Exhibition unused (8) and used (13), 1957 People’s Liberation Army unused (3), Russian Revolution unused (2), 1958 Heroes Monument unused (3), Trade Union Congress unused (5), Kuan Han Ching unused (6) and used (17), Industry Exhibition unused (6), 1959 Steel Production (7), People’s Republic second series (3), fifth series unused (2) and used (4), First Nations Games (5), 1961 Communist Party unused (2) and used (10), 1962 Tu Fu (3), Ancient Scientists (12), 1963 Cuban Revolution unused (4) and used (5), Athletic Games (6), 1964 Cuban Revolution (5), Anniversary of People’s Republic strip unused (5) and used (12), First International (3), Liberation of Albania (4), 1965 Tsunyl Conference (6), Lenin (6), Victory over Japanese (4), Second National Games (5), 1966 Cultural Revolution Games, Lu Hsun (3), 1967 Oilwell Firefighters (4), Liu Ying Chun (2). A fine and valuable lot; most of the unused are unmounted and the used are very fine HK$40,000-50,000

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1376

S Series: An extensive and duplicated collection in two large albums which includes numerous 1952 Gymnastics, 1958 Children, 1959 Folk Paper Cuts (5), Peking Airport (5), 1960 Great Hall (3), 1961 Military Museum (7) including error “229”, Tang Pottery (8), Rebirth of Tibetan People (3), 1962 Manchurian Crane (10), Support Cuba (3), 1963 Giant Pandas (7), Monkeys (14) plus imperf. set, 1964 Industrial Machines (3), Bronze Vessels (10), Yanan Shrine (5), Petroleum Industry (3) and Hydro-Electric Power (5), 1965 Chingkang Mountains (2), People’s Liberation Army (3) and others; most are good to fine, unmounted mint; there is also a good quantity of fine used. A valuable stock HK$40,000-50,000

1377

T Series: A duplicated accumulation in large album, with mint including 1974 Gymnastics (5) and Acrobatics (8), 1975 Wushu (7), Country Women Teachers (4), 1976 Medical Services (6), 1978 Galloping Horses (3), 1979 Camellias (7), 1980 Qi Bashi (6), Monkey (3), and similar quantities of laters issues; also a similar album of the J Series with a few R Series. A valuable stock HK$40,000-50,000

1378

刂 ᔛ

A duplicated accumulation of miniature sheets, 1978-96, which includes 1978 Science Conference (2), Arts and Crafts (2), Highway Bridges (3), Camelias (5), Great Wall (2), Stamps Fair and Stamp Exhibition, Qi Bashi (3), 1980 Lotus (3), 1981 Twelve Beauties (4) and many others; all seem to be fine, unmounted mint. An attractive and valuable stock HK$50,000-70,000

1379

刂 ᔛ

W Series: 1967-69, a collection on leaves, most appear to be unmounted mint including W1 (folded perfs.), W7 Poems, W10 Directives (folded perfs.) and others HK$70,000-75,000

Express Labels

1380

1380

刂

1381

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1907 with dragon’s head facing upwards (no date), a complete pane of four labels, number “530”; rejoined at centre, otherwise fine. S.G. E160, Chan E3; £1100. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1914-1940, a group of three complete labels with 1914 second republic issue and two different types with letters A, B, C and D. Fine (3 sheets)

HK$4,000-6,000

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1382 Wei-Hai-Wei 1382

1895 (6 Apr.) envelope from a member of 4th Company, 2nd Artillery Regiment, 2nd Army at “Yinjiatung, Shantung Province, Occupied China� to Tochigi Prefecture, Japan and cancelled by a fine strike of F.P.O. no.2, 2nd Army, Liaotung Peninsular c.d.s. in red.

The envelope is without enclosure, and was written on 5th April, the first day of the campaign to land the Weihaiwei Occupation Force on the peninsular. There was not a F.P.O. at this time, even on Liu Kung Tau. An extremely rare cover, the earliest recorded of this part of the campaign and an important showpiece for any collector of Wei-Hai-Wei. Photo HK$200,000-250,000 The battle for Wei-Hai-Wei commenced on 20th January 1895 and concluded with the Chinese surrender on 14th February. The Japanese remained garrisoned on the island of Liu Kung Tau while hostilities continued elsewhere in the region. The Japanese government decided to occupy the mainland of the peninsular and on 1st April 1895 formed the Weihaiwei Occupation Force. On the 5th April they landed on the mainland, where they remained until 23rd May. At a later date the 1st Army used F.P.O. no. 20 in this region.

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刂

1941 unissued, imitative Sun Yat Sen 2c. to $20 set of eleven, fine unused. Chan JNU7-17, $1375. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

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Mengkiang 1384

刂 ᔛ

1943 Inner Mongolia Post and Telegraph Service 4f. and 8f. both variety imperforate between stamp and left margin, unmounted mint; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Collections and Ranges 1384A

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A general collection in album with unused and used with Kwantung first 1942 set to $20 unused; Mengkiang with small and large characters, some later issues including 1945 large character 50c. on 2c. with misplaced surcharge (Chan JM194a); a large group of North China, small and large characters, some half value surcharges, 1943 North China unused values to $20 and $2 on cover to Peking, commemorative issues and pictorials; Nanking and Shanghai with 1943 15c. used, a good range of surcharges and others

HK$1,500-2,000

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1385 Local Overprints 1385

1946 (17 Apr.) commercial envelope from Pu Si (Bu Si) to Chaoyangmen bearing, on the reverse Friendship with Japan 10f. red block of fifteen and 50f. yellow-olive pair (not listed) well tied by neat c.d.s.; a couple of minor faults. A good franking. Photo

1386

ĺˆ‚

A large collection of unused in album, arranged by Kerr’s listing with many towns represented, overprints in various colours and with sets or large part sets with no apparent duplication; condition is a little mixed in places. A very good lot for further development.

(816) HK$10,000-12,000

1387

Officially Sealed Labels: A small selection with 1925 in red, two different types; also P.R.C. P.O. block of six and single; good to fine unused. (11)

HK$2,000-2,500

HK$2,000-2,500

Collections and Ranges 1388

1389

A collection on leaves with 1932 set of eighteen unused and used, 1933 First Anniversary of the Republic set unused, later issues with 1936-37 large part set to 1y., two covers from Yenki to Europe, 1940 cover from Harbin to U.S.A. and others

HK$2,000-2,500

An assortment on leaves taken form various old collections, includes duplicated commemorative sets, some in blocks of four; a good collection of local handstamps including covers (4)

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1391

1900-10, a small selection with first issue blue-green including unused block of four; yellow-green issue unused (3) and used (8) showing a variety of postmarks. A good lot.

(17)

HK$4,000-6,000

1905-40, a small collection of labels from a variety of different issues with unused (6) and used (10) including the diminutive label in a strip of three; generally very fine. (16)

HK$3,000-4,000

1392

1392

1393

1933 (29 Dec.) envelope from Eastbourne to Foochow bearing eight green Officially Sealed labels, each with sheet margin, one imprint corner pair tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and with two strikes of bilingual, boxed “RECEIVED DAMAGED” handstamps plus Minhow arrival c.d.s. The envelope has been folded and bears, on the reverse, “I thought you would like to see the envelope your letter and photos came in!!”. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1935 post office label, “RECEIVED BROKEN OFFICIALLY SEALED” bright green in a complete sheet of fifty, sheet code “(D-197)”. Fresh and fine. Unusual to fine complete sheets

HK$4,000-6,000

Postage Dues 1394

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A duplicated collection in large album with 1904 overprinted values to 10c. (10) plus 1⁄ 2 c. in block of eighty (top four panes), 1904 to 30c. blue (4), 1911 1c. (8) and 2c. (5) brown, 1912 Republic 5c. overprint inverted (used), 1913-15 to 30c. (4) and a good range of later issues. Also some Express labels, Officially Sealed labels, Savings Stamps, Parcel Post and others. A good stock

HK$6,000-8,000

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1396

1395

1399

1400

1395 1396

1397

1398

1897 First Issue: 1897 (2 Nov.) card with printed illustration of the Bund in Shanghai cancelled by Shanghai Dollar chop. Fine and an early date. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

–– 1899 (18 Jan.) card from the Presbyterian Mission Press to Soochow, cancelled by a worn strike of the Shanghai Dollar chop with a very fine strike of the Soochow Dollar chop in blue alongside. Fine. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Second Issue Coiling Dragon: 1900 (24 Nov.) “Feld Post” card cancelled by “K .D.FELDPOSTEXPED” c.d.s. and boxed “S.B./OSTAS. EXPED./2.EISENB.-BAUKCMP” handstamp, uprated with C.I.P. 1⁄ 2 c. and 1c. tied by Tientsin bilingual c.d.s. with Grossenhain arrival at left; also 1901 (6 Sept.) reply card to Austria, uprated with C.I.P. 1 ⁄ 2 c., 1c. and 2c. tied by Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. with Hong Kong 2c. green pair tied by Shanghai c.d.s. Attractive cards. (2). Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

A small collection, mostly second issue 1c. including German forces use from Tientsin, a group of hand-illustrated cards (8), 1918 3c. envelope unused and some others.

(22 items)

HK$1,500-2,000

Covers and Cancellations Advice of Receipt 1399

1400

1918 (25 July) “ON POSTAL SERVICE.”, “AVIS DE RECEPTIONS” envelope to France from “Tsangchow” bearing, on the reverse, Moukden bilingual c.d.s., Seattle registered (20.8), New York (26.8) and Chatellerault arrival (9.9). Fine and unusual. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1936 (31 Oct.) pink “AVIS DE RECEPTION” form C6 cancelled by Shanghai c.d.s., the reverse with Hamburg return c.d.s. (19.11); horizontal folding crease. Photo

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1401

Airmails 1401

A ᔛ

1924 (1 May) pre-printed “VIA AERIAL SERVICE” opened-out envelope to Shanghai bearing 1921 Air 15c. and, on reverse, 3c. Junk tied by Moukden c.d.s., the envelope with manuscript “Via Newchwang” in red ink; the reverse with two additional Newchwang (2.5) and Shanghai (5.5) c.d.s. Fine and saving about 4 days on the traditional route.

A rare and important cover used on the first trial flight. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 Note: the Moukden - Newchwang service is one where it is difficult to determine any reliable information as the route was never officially established. It is believed that planes left Moukden on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m. for Newchwang, returning on the same day at 4.30 p.m. The Post Office received mail one day before the flight. The first trial flight recorded is Friday 2nd May (mail postmarked on 1st May)

1402

1403

1404

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

1930 (18 Dec.) envelope to Shanghai bearing airmail 15c. with 4c. Junk tied by Wuchang c.d.s. with the blue airmail etiquette below, the reverse with Shanghai machine postmark (19.12); fine

HK$1,000-1,200

A collection of flown covers on leaves with 1923 Peking to Tientsin, 1931 first flight Nanking to Peking, 1933 CNAC Canton to Shanghai, and Chungking to Chengtu, 1937 Peiping to Canton, 1939 first flight Chungking to Hami, 1942 special R.A.F. flight Chengtu to Durban plus other regular flights. (17 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

1921-36, a group of covers with many first flights, some on illustrated covers and some special postmarks and includes 1921 Shanghai - Peking with special chop, 1928 Shanghai - Canton, plus others. (15 covers)

HK$6,000-8,000

Censored Mail 1405

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A small group of second World War covers which includes British censor seals (4), German censor seal, Chinese handstamp in red and internment camp circular handstamp in mauve. (8 covers)

HK$1,500-2,000

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1408

1407

Emergency Postal Service 1406

1932 (24 May) envelope registered from Shanghai to Hong Kong bearing the registration label with handstruck, boxed “SHANGHAI/E.P.S.” in violet (a second strike on reverse) with Hong Kong Official Paid c.d.s. in red. With the original registration receipt for letter “33C”. Fine and rare with the receipt. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Incoming Mail 1407

1902 (2 May) envelope registered from Danish West Indies to Shanghai “Via New York” bearing 1ö. and 4ö. (3, defective) tied by St. Thomas c.d.s. with boxed British West Indies registration handstamp in blue and Tacoma, Washington registration label, the reverse with Tacoma and New York datestamps; some soiling and age faults. Scarce origin. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Military Mail 1408

1409

1410

Boxer Rebellion - Japan: 1901 (5 June) 11⁄ 2 s. stationery card to Okayama Prefecture, Japan cancelled by “TIENTSIN/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. with transit and arrival c.d.s. at foot and pin hole at top. Send by a soldier serving in the 41st Infantry Regiment during the Boxer rebellion. Fine and scarce usage. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1949 (4 July) envelope bearing two strikes of the circular red handstamp Military Person Family Mail, the reverse with Sun Yat Sen 4c. tied by Canton S.O. No.5 c.d.s. Also 1949 (31 July) envelope bearing a fair strike of the circular Military Person Family Mail handstamp in blue with despatch c.d.s. below and bearing, on the reverse, pair of 4c. on $100 revenue tied by military post c.d.s. (a third stamp fallen off?); light creasing.

(2 covers)

HK$1,500-2,000

1951-53, a collection of stampless covers on leaves bearing the standard Military Post c.d.s. with numeral unit datestamps including in blue, blue-black and red (2), some sent from Sinkiang with Tihwa transit c.d.s. (5), some home-made covers and others. A good variety. (35 covers)

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1411 Postmarks 1411

ᔛ+ អ

Bilingual Datestamp - Anyüan Ki: 1922 (27 Dec.) first Peking print 1c. block of four bearing good strikes of the 26mm c.d.s.; fine and very rare. Photo

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–– An extensive collection in two albums with several rarities including Antung with a 1931 cover (very late date), superb strikes of 1923 Anyüan Ki on pair of 1c. Junk, Chinkiang on picture postcard, Chungking on stationery card to Holland, Foochow dated 1899 (19 June) on C.I.P. 1c. block of four (a very early date), rare Hanyang with C.I.P. 2c. dated 1899 (13 Nov.) and 1⁄ 2 c. on 1902 (Sept.) picture postcard, Hokow cards (2), the rare Kiangyin (3) between 1901-02 with date insertion, Kiaochow in blue, 1903 Kaising, 1929 (17 May) Moukden cover registered to Germany (a very late date), Nanking on 1901 (27 July) 1c. stationery card, the very rare Nanning Fu on 10c. Junk, Ngankin from 1901 (17 Aug.), a very early date, Ningpo in blue and 1922 cover registered to England, Peitaiho cover and picture post card, rare Shumckun dated 1913, fine Siangtan 1922 (30 Dec.) on pair of 1c. Junk, Taiyuan with fine strikes of 1906 (15 Oct.) on pair of C.I.P. 2c. (very early date) and on 1908 (2 Jan.) picture post card, Taiyuanfu, Tientsin in blue (2) plus combination card bearing the different Foreign Post Offices, Tsinshan, Wusueh on C.I.P. 10c. and many others. A fantastic study collection which is ideal for further research and development. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

———— Ex 1413 ———— 1413

1414

ᔛ

Customs Datestamp: A small collection on leaves which includes Shanghai in blue with 1897 (2 Jan.) on 2c. on 2ca. (straight edge at foot), Chinkiang on 3ca. Large Dragon (trimmed perfs.), Lungchow on 8c. on 6ca., 1897 Newchwang on 5ca. Large Dragon (straight edge at right) and Wenchow on 1ca. Large Dragon (faults); also a collection of seal cancellations with a fine strike of Chefoo on 3ca. Large Dragon. Condition is mixed in places. (57). Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Dollar Daters: A collection on leaves which includes Shanghai on 1898 picture post card to Hungary with Hong Kong 2c. (2), Canton on 1899 colour printed picture post card to Germany with pair of Hong Kong 2c., several complete strikes on blocks of four and on piece; a good selection of unusual types including Yangchow, Mokanshan, Kuliang and Mamoi

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Lunar Datestamp - English/Chinese Types: A very fine collection in album showing a good variety of types with several covers and cards, nearly all are with clear postmarks and includes Hung Hsien first year daters, some coloured cancels and smaller post offices with Kingtehohen, Shinma, Shaopo Kwanhsian Sge and many more; red band cover from Chungking bearing fine letter box postmark, Huang Dee and later covers to 1950. A very good variety and an ideal basis for further development. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1416

–– A collection on leaves, sorted by year, which includes some covers and cards with 1904 card from Hekou, Yunnan to France, 1905 cover from Hwai Lin to Tientsin, fine Tangku, cover from Tientsin to London, post card from Hsin Hwang Tao, 1908 card from Wunan to U.S.A., 1909 card from Shanxi to Holland; many stamps including coloured cancellations and some scarce types and a group of the larger dater. A very appealing collection with most of the cancellations centrally struck

HK$3,000-4,000

Oval Daters: A collection on leaves with Peking on postcards and uprated stationery cards (4), a good example of Chingchow in violet on envelope to Tsingtao, Kiaochow in purple on 1c. stationery card and red band covers (2) plus others on pieces and stamps; a few others including Kiangnan Arsenal on 1c. Postage Due. A useful lot

HK$5,000-6,000

1417

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1418

ᔛ

1419

1420

1421

ᔛ

Pa-Kua: A collection on leaves arranged by city which includes Newchwang in violet on small figures surcharge (2) and C.I.P. 2c. block of four, Shasi on 2c. on 2ca., Kiukiang on small figures surcharge (3) and many others; many neat and central strikes making a good basic collection. (116). Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Shanghai Local Post Datestamp: A collection on leaves with the double-ring c.d.s. on C.I.P. issues with three letters used for the month showing different code letters (15), with two letters used for the month with different codes (26); single-ring on Junks showing different code letters (34) plus 1921 envelope from the Burlington Hotel and the squared-circle registered datestamp (18). Unusual and good for further study

HK$3,000-4,000

A collection on album pages, mostly C.I.P. and Republic overprint values arranged by value and with a predominance of bilingual c.d.s. which includes Taiyaunfu and the rare Nam-Tao; also a small quantity of Hong Kong c.d.s., lunar, Shanghai local, tombstones, pa-kua and many others, some with company security chops; a group of 1909 Temple of Heaven. Most strikes are centrally struck with very readable postmarks, many pairs and several multiples. A useful collection

HK$3,000-4,000

A collection of various postmarks in album which includes fine Shantung small dater used on piece, Sun and Moon cancellations (6), a selection of tombstone and other post office chops including Chinkiang 4 on red band cover, circular Hoping Shio Lian Chuen on 1925 red band cover; Shanghai postman’s chops; unusual destinations; commemorative cancellations, some on cover; Tax marks; Registered including boxed “EXPRESS/DOUBLE REGISTERED” on cover to England with the two labels; roller cancellations; Paquebot and others including unusual. A good lot

HK$7,000-9,000

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1422 Railway 1422

1916 (10 Jan.) envelope to London “Via Siberia” bearing Junk 1c. and 3c. (3) tied by Poklo c.d.s., the reverse bearing Canton transit (12.1) and fine strikes of “BUREAU AMBULANT NO.2/PUKOW KU - TIENTSIN” (22.1) and “BUREAU AMBULANT NO.1/PEKING MOUKDEN” c.d.s. (25.1); fine. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

1423 1423 ័

1916 (July) piece of reverse of official envelope registered to London bearing a fine strike of “BUREAU AMBULANT NO.1/PEKING - MOUKDEN” c.d.s. (19.7) and a good strike of the bilingual, large boxed “Too Late” handstamp partly overstruck by London arrival (31.7).

A fine example of this scarce marking. Photo HK$15,000-18,000 See lot 1202 for train number 1 cancellation

1424

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A collection on leaves with cancellations on stamps including Canton/Samshui mail car on C.I.P. 2c., Bureau Ambulant, Peking - Moukden as a transit mark on 1914 picture postcard of Chinkiang, 1916 picture postcard of Peking and 1919 double registered cover from Tsingchow to Holland

HK$3,000-4,000

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A á”›

Airmails: A duplicated accumulation on album pages and stockcards, gleened from numerous old albums and collections which includes 1931 set of five unused (7) and used; 1929 set of five unused (3) and used (2); a large number of later issues including 1932-37, 1940-41, C.N.C. surcharges, Japanese Occupation, 1951 values to $30,000 unused (36), 1957 set unused (5) and others. Large quantity, majority are unused

HK$6,000-8,000

A collection of security chops and perfins in album with some covers and cards and includes a list of the perfins of China. Good quantity and ideal for further study and development

HK$2,000-3,000

A miscellaneous assortment which includes a selection Municipal Post issues with Wuhu 1894 to 20c. plus Postage Dues used (12), 1897 surcharges unused (3) and used (15), I.C.P. values to 10c. (6), Gold Yuan including 1949 Foochow surcharge set of five in unused pairs, Silver Yuan includes Chungking set of ten (2) and Canton set of six; Liberated Areas including North-East China 1949 Labour Day $10 block of four, 1949 Russian Revolution $10 unused and used, North-West with some Pagoda in multiples; 1960 Great Hall of the People 8f. red omitted, 1979 Chinese Stamp Exhibition presentation folder signed and with special handstamp and various others. A very mixed selection, worth examination

HK$3,000-4,000

1428

A selection with 1943 50c. provincial surcharge East Szechwan: 50c. on 16c. olive-brown, perf.11 in a lower margin block of eight unused; a few slightly short perfs. at right; C.N.C. Third Shanghai Union Surcharge, Dah Tung watermarked $50 on 5c. olive-green blocks of nine and twenty, large part original gum and 1947-48 Second Shanghai Dah Tung $150 indigo (700) in large used blocks; Sinkiang $20 pair and Taiwan Chinese Province 1945 overprint on 3s. deep carmine and 5s. dull green overprint double blocks of four

HK$3,000-4,000

1429

1920-45 collection in two albums from 1920 Flood Relief set with duplication, 1925-35 surcharges with several multiples, early commemoratives and airmail sets unused and used, 1931 first issue Sun Yat Sen unused, some anti-bandit chops including Hall of Classics $2 (2) and Sun Yat Sen $2 on cover from Szechwan to England, 1932 North-West Scientific Expedition set mint and used, 1939-41 Dah Tung set to $20 mint, 1941 Thrift Movement miniature sheet unused and used, various 1942-45 issues, Provincial surcharges and resurcharges, 1944 War Refugees miniature sheet, 1944-45 Parcel Post set of five, plus later including C.N.C. surcharges; with various covers scattered throughout.

Also selections of Postal Savings stamps and Revenues

HK$6,000-8,000

An album of middle period covers showing a good variety including registered, declared value, censored, airmail, Provinces, inflation period, post paid chops and many others plus a group of Japanese picture postcards; usual mixed condition. (122 covers)

HK$6,000-8,000

A large and duplicated, mostly mint, collection of middle period in two well filled, large boxed albums which includes the different Junk issues with unused values to $10, 1920 Flood Relief Fund set mint (9), 1931-37 first Sun Yat Sen to $5 mint (5), later Sun Yat Sen, Martyrs and surcharges, imitative issues, C.N.C. and Gold Yuan; the second album with commemorative issues including sets of 1928 Marshal of the Army (2), 1929 Unification (3), State Burial (4), North-West Scientific Expedition (2), 1933 Tan Yen Kai (2) and later issues; mostly fine. Good quantity

HK$8,000-10,000

1426

1427

1430

1431

1432

A useful selection on stock cards which includes Large Dragon set of three with seal cancellations, 1897 Revenue Small Figures 2c. unused showing broken kun and Large Figures 4c. with blue postmark; also 1963 Children set of twelve imperforate and a selection of other stamps in mixed condition HK$10,000-12,000

1433

A miscellaneous potpourri of mainly Republic issues accumulated on various album pages, stock leaves and sheet folders which includes Junk issues, the different Sun Yat Sen issues with some higher values and multiples, surcharge issues, C.N.C., Gold and Silver Yuan; Provinces, Japanese Occupation, Commemorative postmarks, some sheets and part sheets. The basic stamps are generally represented though a few slightly better noted.

Condition is very mixed, nevertheless a very useful quantity HK$10,000-20,000

1434

A miscellaneous selection in eight albums or stockbooks plus loose, contained in a carton, including 1947-48 Sun Yat Sen set in blocks of four, 1960 Conference, 1960 Lenin, 1961 Tibet, 1961 Revolution, 1962 Cranes, 1963 Games, 1964 Bronzes, 1965 Victory, 1965 Mountains, 1966 Games, 1967 Five Year Plan, miniature sheets with 1981 twelve Beauties, 1983 Terracotta figures, 1984 Beauties, 1984 Pavilion (2), 1985 Mei Flowers (2), 1987 Cave Murals, Publicity sheets including Mei Lan Fang, booklets, FDC’s, etc., mint, used and on cover, many fine (thousands) HK$14,000-18,000 Page 103

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1436

1435

1438 1439

1435

Peking; 1899 (21 Jan.) 1c. first issue postal stationery card uprated with C.I.P. 2c. red (2) tied by Peking Dollar chop with Hong Kong 2c. carmine pair cancelled by Shanghai c.d.s.

(2.2) and “MARSEILLES/MARITIMES” c.d.s. (11.3) with Shanghai Dollar chop, Hong Kong (10.2) and circular “LIGNE N” (11.2); a good card. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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Chefoo; 1899 (13 May) envelope to France bearing C.I.P. 10c. pair (shifted to left) tied by bilingual Chefoo c.d.s. with Hong Kong 10c. purple on red (2) cancelled by Shanghai c.d.s. and fine strikes of the Chefoo tieprint; the reverse with poor Shanghai bilingual c.d.s., Hong Kong c.d.s. and Lyon arrival (22.6). A fine and attractive cover, very early use of the Chefoo bilingual dater. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

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1437

Swatow; 1899 (11 Apr.) 1c. first issue stationery card to Germany, uprated with C.I.P. 1c. and 2c. tied by neat strikes of the Swatow Dollar chop (late date) with Hong Kong 4c. grey cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. and a fine strike of the type I tieprint, with Potsdam arrival alongside; some tone spotting. Rare. Photo HK$40,000-50,000 Webb’s Scarcity Guide records less that ten type I tieprints

1438

Tientsin: 1899 (23 Nov.) picture post card to Cognac bearing C.I.P. 4c. tied by Tientsin bilingual c.d.s. with pair of Hong Kong 2c. carmine cancelled by the Tientsin type 1 tieprint and Shanghai c.d.s. (28.11) with the arrival c.d.s. alongside, the picture side with Shanghai bilingual c.d.s.; good to fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

China Expeditionary Force 1439

British Railway Administration: 1901 (19 May) grey-blue envelope to Tientsin bearing 5c. on 1⁄ 2 c., surcharge in green-black, tied by circular Tientsin cancellation in purple and used with India “C.E.F.” 3p. pair tied by “BASE OFFICE/REG” c.d.s.; the reverse with “F.P.O.NO.4” c.d.s. Clean and fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Note: A late letter service charge was introduced on 20th April 1901. The B.R.A. 5c. was used for the collection of this 5c. late letter fee, and could only be used in combination with C.E.F. stamps. This late fee charge was abolished on 20th May 1901 and the B.R.A. 5c. stamp was withdrawn

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French Post Office

1442 1440

Ex 1444 1441

1440

1441

1442

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1873 (13 Sept.) blue wrapper to London “pr. ‘Ava’” bearing 1871-76 Ceres 40c. strip of three cancelled by very fine strikes of large figures “5104” lozenge with “SHANG-HAI/CHINE”, London Paid c.d.s. and boxed “PD” alongside; the reverse with a large part strike of Ligne N, no.7 c.d.s. and company handstamp; folding crease. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1874 (26 Mar.) large blue wrapper to London “pr. ‘Cravancore’” bearing 1863-70 Laureated Head 30c. pair with 1871-76 40c. strips of three (2) cancelled by good strikes of the large figures “5104” lozenge with “SHANG-HAI/CHINE”, London Paid and Brindisi transit c.d.s. with an oily strike of boxed “PD”; the reverse with Paris transit and company handstamp; horizontal filing crease at foot. A good franking. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1875 (11 Nov.) envelope to Bavaria “per French Mail via Marseilles” bearing 1871-76 Ceres 40c. strip of three tied by fair strikes of large figures “5104” lozenge with “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s. and boxed “PD” alongside; the reverse with Shanghai and arrival c.d.s.; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1448

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1449

1450

1451

1452

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1901 Peking Provisional 2c. on 25c. to 16c. on 25c. set of four, each fine used with Peking c.d.s., top value on piece. Scarce, only 600 sets issued. S.G. 19-22, £995. Photo 1903 (4 Sept.) stampless envelope from France to the French Expedition Corps bearing 1903 30c. cinnamon overprinted small letters “A/PERCEVOIR” Postage Due in red, tied by very fine strikes of “PEKIN/CHINE” c.d.s. (13.10), a good strike of “T” in triangle and Tientsin arrival (20.10) on reverse; vertical filing crease; scarce. Also 1903 (16 Jan.) envelope from Paris to Haiphong and readdressed to Shanghai, bearing a vertical pair of 1901-07 10c. Postage Due tied by Shanghai c.d.s.; good. (2 covers). Photo Military Mail A group of covers including stampless with “TRESOR ET POSTES AUX ARMEES/CHINE” c.d.s. (4) plus covers from Tientsin and Paoting (front) Indo-China - Mengtsz: 1903-06 1c. to 5f. set of sixteen, part to large part original gum; fresh and fine. S.G. 1-16, £1200. Photo

HK$6,000-7,000

HK$2,500-3,000 HK$3,000-4,000 HK$6,000-8,000

Collections and Ranges A selection of covers from 1892 with various issues and frankings, registered, blue band cover to Hong Kong, 1901 combination card, military, a selection of picture postcards plus a group of unused and used postal stationery. (34 covers) HK$3,000-4,000 A collection of mint Indo-China on leaves with 1902 values to 5f., 1904 set to 5f., 1904-05 set to 10f. plus China 1907 to 2pi on 5f., 1911-21 to $2 on 5f., 1922 to $1 on 5f. plus some Postage Dues; generally fine HK$4,000-5,000 A selection of album pages gleened from numerous old albums, the mint includes 1894-1903 values to 75c. and 2f., 1900 25 on 1f., 1907 2pi. on 5f. (3), 1911-12 $2 on 5f.; Indo-China 1902-04 values to 5f., 1904-05 values to 2f. (4). Also a similar accumulation of used which includes 1894-1903 values to 5f. (2), 1900 25 on 1f., 1901 surcharge set of four, 1902-06 5f. (2), 1911-12 to $2 on 5f., 1922 $1 on 5f.; Indo-China 1902-04 values to 5f., plus selection of the different cities. Condition is mixed in places though generally good to fine. Useful quantity HK$6,000-8,000 A much duplicated, mostly mint, accumulation in large album which includes 1894-1903 values to 5f. (2), 1900 25 on 1f., 1902-06 to 5f., 1903 “5” inverted, a selection of 1903 Postage Dues (used) including 1894-1903 5c. in red, 1907 surcharges to 2pi on 5f. (2); Indo-China with 1902 values to 5f.; Canton 1903-04 5f., 1906 2f. block of four, 1919 values to 4pi. on 10f. (5); Chungking with 1919 values to 4pi. on 10f. (3); Hoihow; Mengtsz 1903 values to 50c. and 75c., 1906-08 values to 75c. (2), 1908 to 5f., 1919 to 4pi. on 5f. (3); Pakhoi 1903-34 values to 75c., 1919 to 4pi. on 10f.; Kwangchow 1906 75c. pair, 1908 10f., 1919 values to 4pi. on 10f. (3) and later issues; Yunnanfu 1908 to 10f., 1919 to 4pi. on 10f. Generally good to fine HK$6,000-8,000 An accumulation of mint on album pages of Indo-China gleened from old collections which includes Canton 1901 values to 1f. (2), 1903-04 values to 1f., 1906 to 10f., 1919 set; Chungking 1903-04 values to 5f., 1906 values to 10f., 1908 set, 1919 set (2); Hoihow 1908 set; Pakhoi 1906 1f. block of four, 5f. (2) and 10f.; Yunnanfu 1903-04 values to 1f., 1906 set to 10f. plus 1f. and 5f. blocks of four, additional 10f., 1908 set, 1919 set (2); Kwangchow 1906 set to 10f., additional values to 5f. (2), 1908 set and many later. A valuable lot HK$10,000-15,000 A good collection on leaves which includes 1894-1902 values to 5f. mint and used, unissued 50c. with red overprint, 1902-06 set to 5f. mint, 1907 set to 2pi. on 5f. mint and used; Indo-China including some Canton with 1919 20c. on 50c. double pane of fifty and block of forty-two; Hoihow 1903-04 values to 50c. and 1906 to 1f. unused; Kwangchow 1906 to 1f. plus various later issues; Mengtsz 1906 to 1f. and 1919 set to 4pi. on 10f.; Pakhoi 1906 to 1f.; Chungking 1906 to 1f.; Yunnanfu with 1906 to 1f., 1908 set to 10f., plus some used and others; Generally good to fine HK$25,000-30,000 Page 107

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German Post Office

1460 1461

1453 Ex 1464

1453

1897 (31 May) The Astor House envelope to Germany bearing Reichspost 20pf. blue tied

by German Post Office “SHANGHAI” c.d.s.; then sent through the Japanese Post Office with a light strike of “SHANGHAI/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. (2.6). The reverse with Yokohama transit overstruck by Frankfurt arrival with a second strike alongside. Clean and fine. Very unusual to find a cover being sent through two of the foreign post offices. Photo

1454

HK$2,000-3,000

1455

Kiaochow 1454

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1901 3pf. to 5m. set of thirteen, good to fine used with Tsingtau c.d.s. S.G. 11-23, £1400. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1906-18 watermark lozenges, 1c. to 21⁄ 2 d. set of ten, good to fine used with Tsingtau c.d.s. S.G. 34-43. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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An accumulation on stock pages which includes a good selection of 1898 “China” surcharges with 48° set, 1901-04 to 5m. (2), 1905-19 surcharge set to 21⁄ 2 d. on 5m. (5); Kiaochow 1900 5Pfg. on 10pf. unused and used, 1901 set to 5m. (2), 1905-18 values to 21⁄ 2 d. (2). A large accumulation of used including 1901-04 values to 3m., some Kiaochow plus a group of covers and cards (6)

1457

HK$6,000-8,000

A collection on leaves which includes 1898 48° set of six mint, 56° to 25pf. mint, used values to both 50pf., 1901 envelope registered to H.M.S. ‘Barflew’ in Shanghai, 1901-04 values to 3m. mint and 1m. used, surcharge values to 1⁄ 2 d. on 1m. unused and used plus 1905-19 set to 21⁄ 2 d. on 5m. mint, unused postal stationery; Kiaochow 1909 5Pfg. on 10pf. vertical pair used on small piece, 1908 envelope registered to Austria, 1905-19 values to 21⁄ 2 d. (2) mint. Generally good to fine HK$12,000-15,000

Italian Post Office

1458 Peking 1458

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1917 8c. on 20c. on 15c. slate fine used with neat “PECHINO-CINA” c.d.s. dated 1917 (29 Sept.); one small perf. imperfection. Attractive. S.G. 5, £1200. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Collections and Ranges 1459

An accumulation on pages which includes Peking 1917 4c. on 10c. rose fine used, 1917-18 mint values to 5l. (2) including 20c. orange (3), 1918-19 surcharges with values to 40c. on 1l., Express and Postage Dues; Tientsin 1917 4c. on 10c. used, 1917-18 values to 1l. (2), 1918-19 values to 10c. on 25c. plus Express and Postage Dues. Generally fine

HK$2,500-3,000

Japanese Post Office 1460

1461

Foochow: 1881 (18 May) envelope to Massachussetts, U.S.A., sent via the Japanese Post Office and bears a good strike of large, double-circle “IMPERIAL JAPANESE POSTAL AGENCY/FOOCHOW/CHINA.” in violet, part Japan 1876-86 5s. Koban tied by cork cancellation with a good strike of “I.J.POSTAL AGENCY/SHANGHAI” c.d.s alongside and Yokohama (28.5) transit, the reverse with San Francisco transit (12.6) in red. With the original contents, from Foochow and dated 6 May; the cover roughly opened at side with part of the cover, and half of the adhesive, missing. A rare agency marking. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo HK$40,000-50,000

Hankow: 1904 (27 July) picture postcard of the French concession to Belgium bearing Japanese Post Office 4s. rosine tied by a superb strike of “HANKOW/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. in purple, lower corner with similar for Shanghai (30.7) and Anvers arrival c.d.s.; very fine.

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1463

A duplicated accumulation on leaves with unused including 1901-08 values to 50s. (2), Taisho values to 4s. (3), 5s. (2) and 10s. (2) without watermark, 1900 Wedding 3s. (3); a good range of used with some postmark interest; condition is variable. Good quantity

HK$2,500-3,000

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1465

Tientsin: 1903 (24 Apr.) opened-out envelope registered to Paris bearing, on the reverse, Kitai 1k., 2k., 3k (2), 5k., 7k. and 10k. tied by the type 4 c.d.s. with blocked yeardate and faint Paris arrival; the face with further despatch c.d.s. and a fine example of the registration label. Also four post cards. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

An accumulation of stamps on pages, mostly mint with Kitai overprint values to 10r., a good range of surcharges with values to $10 on 10r. (2) with several large multiples, some 1920 small surcharges. Good quantity

HK$1,500-2,000

United States Post Office

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1466

A small selection of stamps with 1919 with set to $2 on $1 large part original gum (unusually lightly mounted for this set, though centring is mixed) and duplicate values to 60c. on 30c.; also a few used. (45). Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Collections and Ranges 1467

A general collection on leaves which includes Hong Kong overprinted “CHINA” with 1917-21 values to $2 used, 1922-27 values to $1 mint and $2 used; German Post Office with various China overprints, surcharges with values to 11⁄ 2 d. on 3m. mint, a couple of covers and special Tsingtau China handstamps (3); Japanese Post Office with three covers bearing “CHANGCHUN-S/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. in violet, other postmarks on stamps, a selection of overprinted stamps; Russian Post Office unused and used with some high values; U.S. Post Office with 1929 duplex tying 2c. on commercial cover to California, “SHANGHAI/U.S.POSTAL STATION” c.d.s. tying C.I.P. 1c. on picture post card, U.S.S. Henderson cover and a few other items

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HK$3,000-4,000

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1468 French Post Office 1468

1868 (11 June) entire letter to Lyon “p ‘Phase’” bearing pair of perforated Napoleon Head 80c. cancelled by a good strike of large figures “5118” lozenge with “YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANCAIS” despatch c.d.s., boxed “PD” alongside; the reverse with Marseilles and Lyon (6.8) c.d.s.; the lower corner with a neat strike of the rare James C Fraser forwarding agents cachet; light horizontal filing crease and two internal horizontal cut marks, one through the adhesives; very fresh. Photo

HK$5,000-10,000

This letter was carried from Yokohama to Shanghai on the ‘Phase’ which was the Ligne S packet service, and from Shanghai to Hong Kong on the ‘Dupleix’ which was on the Ligne R packet service. Only a handful of covers are recorded being carried on both services Military Mail 1469

1470

1939-44, a selection of 2c. mounted warrior cards showing a variety of postmarks from different locations including Kirun paquebot; also 3s. card and illustrated military mail card; good to fine (10 cards)

HK$1,500-2,000

A selection of Dragons and Chrysanthemums on stockpages, condition is mixed and includes many reprints or forgeries. (73)

HK$2,000-2,500

KOREA

1471 Booklets 1471

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1956 600w. booklet complete with five panes of 20h. Reconstruction; fine. World Booklet Cat 1. Photo

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1472 1472

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1473

1957 1200w. booklet complete with five panes of King Sejong 40h. purple; fine. World Booklet Cat. 2. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

A general collection on leaves, etc. including a group of 1884 values, a selection of 1895-98 values, mostly used, some new currency, 1902-03 surcharges; duplicated South Korea with a few covers; North Korea from 1946-55 50ch. rose-red pin perf. block of four used and a good, duplicated selection of later issues

HK$2,000-3,000

For 1897 Customs Mail Matter cover, please see lot 1047

MACAO

1474 1474

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1834 (28 Sept.) William Wetmore entire to Canton bearing, on the back flap, neat manuscript “10. Cents” in red ink. This is believed to be the payment of the Boat Office at Macao or the rate charged by a private mail company. Horizontal filing fold does not detract from this fresh and intriguing cover. Photo

HK$5,000-10,000

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1837 (20 May) Wetmore entire to New York carried on the “Osage” bearing, on the reverse, a fine strike of the oval “FORWARDED BY/WETMORE, HOPPIN & CO.” in red (not recorded by Rowe); horizontal fold. The contents give details of imminent ship movements. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Also see lots 1784, 1785

1476 1476

1918 (18 July) printed commercial envelope to Hong Kong bearing 1913-15 Ceres 2a.

(6, four on reverse) tied by “CORREIO CENTRAL/DE/MACAU/R/1A SECCAO” hexagonal datestamp and with orange-pink registration label on face; fine. The section 1A datestamp is scarce on cover. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

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1477 1477

1928 (14 Nov.) opened-out envelope to U.S.A. bearing, on the reverse, 1913-15 Ceres 2a. (5) tied by “POSTE DO CORREIO/MACAU” postal agency c.d.s. with “CORREIO CENTRAL/MACAU” hexagonal datestamp and Hong Kong transit alongside. A good cover showing the scarce postal agency c.d.s. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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1950 (6 Aug.) printed matter envelope from Israel to U.S.A., redirected to Macao bearing pair of Israel 30pr. grey tied by Tel Aviv despatch c.d.s. with Macao 1949 San Gabrial 1a. on 4a., 2a. on 6a., 4a. on 8a. and 5a. on 10a. Postage Dues tied by Macao hexagonal datestamp (24.11). Unusual. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

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1480

A general collection on leaves with a useful group of 1884 Crown issue with values to 300r. unused and used, 1885 new colours, various 1884-85 surcharges including 10r. on 200r. orange; 1888 Luis values to 200r. used with some unused; 1894 surcharges; 1898-1900 values unused and used, some 1902-22 surcharges; 1911 Republic values to 31a. unused, 1913-15 Ceres values to 3p. unused, 1938 Vasco da Gama set to 5p. used, plus some later issues

HK$3,000-4,000

A duplicated, mostly mint collection in large album, from 1884 Crown values to 300r., a selection of 1885 new colours, 1885 surcharges, 1888 values to 300r. plus Journal stamps, some new currency surcharges, 1894 with values to 300r. (2), 1898 Vasco da Gama set (2), 1898-1900 values to 47a., 1900 surcharges, some 1902 surcharges, 1905 10a. on 12a. (2), a wide range of Republic overprints with 1911 to 78a. (2) and others, 1913 Ceres and some later issues; also sections of Postage Dues and Charity Tax stamps.

Condition is mixed throughout, especially on the earlier issues.

HK$6,000-8,000

MONGOLIA

1481

Russian Post Office 1481

1893 (28 July) red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, Russian Arms 1883 3k. and 1889 5k. (paying the 8k. rate) tied by fine strikes of the Urga double-oval without yeardate (type IIC) with boxed “Dun-Fu-Yu/Peking� handstamp in red. Fine condition for one of these early covers. Holcombe Certificate (1992). Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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Chinese Post Office 1482

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1910, two small red band covers, the first dated May bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 4c. tied by Urga lunar dater type II and showing a fair strike of West Ku Lun letter post no.2 straight-line in black, also 1910 (26 Oct.) to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 2c. and 4c. tied by Urga lunar dater, West Ku Lun post box. no.3 and Kalgan arrival alongside (some water spotting of front), both covers with additional despatch c.d.s. on face. A very good pair of covers. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

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1483

1912 (23 Mar.) red band envelope, double registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 10c. dull blue and 16c. olive-green tied by good strikes of the type I c.d.s. with Peking arrival (4.4) alongside; a further strike of the despatch c.d.s. on face with boxed registration handstamp and large “AR” in circle. Fine and a rare franking. Photo HK$90,000-100,000

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1484

1485

1486

1914 (31 July) opened-out registered “AR” red band cover to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, London Junk 8c. pair and 10c. tied by fine strikes of Urga despatch c.d.s. and Kalgan arrival, a further strike of the Urga c.d.s. on face along with the registration handstamp and “AR” in circle. Fresh and fine and early use of the 8c. and 10c. Junk.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1917-20 two red band covers (opened for display) to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 9c. frankings (2c. plus 7c. or 3c. strip) tied by the bilingual Urga despatch c.d.s. types 4 and 5a (serif and sans serif) and with Kalgan transit c.d.s.; good to fine. (2 covers). Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1917-20 three red band covers (opened-out) to China each bearing, on the reverse, Junk 3c. and 6c. paying the 9c. rate cancelled by Urga c.d.s. types IV and V (serif and sans serif letters) and with Kalgan transit c.d.s. Fine (3 covers). Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Republic 1926-27 Third Definitive Issue 1487

1488

1926 (1 Dec.) envelope registered to Prague bearing, on the reverse, 50m. black and yellow-brown tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with Prague arrival (25.12) alongside, the front with further despatch c.d.s. and a fair strike of the registration handstamp; the envelope a little trimmed at top. Very early use. Also 1926 (6 Dec.) envelope to Dresden bearing, on the reverse, 25m. black and pale apple-green tied by a the Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with a further, very clear despatch c.d.s. on face. (2 covers). Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1926 (11 Dec.) envelope registered to Sweden “via Siberia” bearing 50m. black and yellow-brown tied by a fine strike of the Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with a second strike and registration handstamp on face. Also 1927 (15 Jan.) a similar cover registered to Sweden bearing 5m., 20m. and 25m. Both fine and attractive and early dates. (2 covers) Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1489 1489

1490

1926 (26 Dec.) red band envelope to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 1926 10c. fiscal stamp overprinted “POSTAGE” with the second definitive issue 20m. (2) tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. with Peking (13.1) machine arrival postmark; the front with Junk 4c. (3) cancelled at Kalgan. A fine double rate cover. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1927 (5 Nov.) red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 25m. black and apple-green tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II and China Postage Due 1c. (2) and 2c. (5) tied by Peking c.d.s. (7.12), the front with 4c. Junk tied by Russian Urga c.d.s. (1.12), a second strike alongside and manuscript “T”. A good cover. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1492

1493

1494

1495

1496

1497

1498

1927 (Jan.- May) two envelopes registered to Italy bearing 5m. (2), 10m. (2) and 20m.; the second cover with 1m. to 25m. part set of six. Both with an array of transit marks on reverse. Fresh and colourful. (2 covers). Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1927 (8 June) long commercial envelope from the Commercial & Industrial Bank of Mongolia, registered to Harbin bearing, on the reverse, 25m. black and apple-green with pair of 1t. black, blue-green and brown tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, the face with further despatch c.d.s. and registration handstamp; part of the address excised. Holcombe Certificate (1983). Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1927, three covers bearing single franking 50m. black and yellow-brown from Ulan Bator; one addressed to Moskva with two different arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the other two registered to Harbin showing the registration handstamp and both with handstruck, boxed “T. 40” inserted in red crayon, one with Harbin arrival, the other with pair of 20c.

Postage Due on reverse; one cover part of the address excised, the other with part of the address obscured. (3 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1927-28, two similar envelopes registered to Europe, the first to Italy with 50m. black and yellow-brown on the reverse with registration handstamp on the face; the second to Sweden with 50m. black and yellow-brown on the face and showing the registration handstamp in red; good to fine. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1928, a small group of covers, two red band to Harbin and Peking bearing 25m. with Junk 6c. and pair of 4c. respectively; envelope registered to Harbin bearing 50m. with type IV registration handstamp and, on the reverse, 10c. Postage Due (4) cancelled on arrival and envelope to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, 5m. with Manchouli censor handstamps. Some faults. (4 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

1928-29, two similar envelopes registered to Sweden, the first bearing 5m. block of four, 10m. and 20m., the latter with 5m. (2), 10m. (2) and 20m. tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II and with good strikes of the type IV registration handstamps in violet or purple. Fine.

(2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1929 (23 Jan.) neat envelope registered to Hungary bearing, on the reverse, 50m. black and yellow-brown tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, boxed Patak Nogradvn and Dejtar datestamps, the front with additional despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of the type IV registration handstamp in violet. Fresh and fine. An unusual destination. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1929 (19 June) large red band cover to Manchouli “Kumae” bearing, on the reverse, 5m. and 20m. (6) tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, the address side bearing Manchuria 1927 10c. Junk (4) tied by indistinct datestamp; folding creases, a scarce combination. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1929 Fourth Definitive Issue, Interrupted Perforations 1499

1500

1501

1929 (2 Sept.) commercial window envelope registered bearing, on the reverse, 25m. black and green in a vertical strip of three tied by good strikes of Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, a further despatch c.d.s. on the face along with a good strike of the type IV registration handstamp in dark blue; some creasing, etc., particularly at the top of the envelope. Photo

HK$2,000-3,000

1930 (30 May) red band cover to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, 25m. black and green tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II and indistinct arrival, the face with further despatch c.d.s. plus Junk 4c. tied by Harbin c.d.s. (2.6). A good cover. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1930 (27 Oct.) small red band cover to Manchuria bearing, on the reverse, 10m. black and greenish blue vertical pair with third issue 1m. and 2m. pair cancelled by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with China 30c. blue Postage Due alongside, tied by good Kalgan c.d.s.; tax handstamp on front. Attractive. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1499

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1500 1501

1504

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1503

1504

1931 (11 Feb.) opened-out red band cover to Manchouli bearing vertical pair of 20m. on 2m. cancelled by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with large “T” in circle and arrival c.d.s. alongside; the reverse with China 10c. blue Postage Due strip of four tied by Kalgan c.d.s.

(1.4) and Manchouli arrival (24.3) and large circular Manchouli censor handstamp in violet. A scarce franking. Holcombe Certificate (1988) stating “the Mongolian stamps have been detached from the cover at some time and replaced ...”. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1931 (24 Feb.) red band cover to Manchouli bearing, on the reverse, 25m. on 40m. tied

by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with Kalgan transit (2.3) alongside, a further despatch on the face. Unusual without the addition of China stamps or Postage Dues. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1931 (Apr.) opened-out red band cover to Peiping bearing 25m. on 40m. tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II with large “T” in circle alongside; the reverse with Junk 1c. and 4c. tied by Manchouli c.d.s. with faint arrival (17.4) alongside; some soiling. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1931 Fourth Provisional Issue 1505

1506

1932 (27 Jan.) red band envelope to Manchouli bearing, on the reverse, 5m. on 5c. and 10m. on 20c. (2) both surcharge inverted tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, with China 2c. and 30c. Postage Due alongside tied by neat Kalgan c.d.s., a further despatch c.d.s. on face along with arrival c.d.s. and straight-line Manchouli dated handstamp. Fine and a rare error on cover. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1932, a group of three covers, each bearing, on the reverse, 5m. on 5c. and 20m. on 20c. tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, addressed to Manchouli or Peiping, two with additional Postage Dues cancelled in Kalgan, other without any Postage Due making a good group.

(3 covers)

HK$6,000-8,000

1932 Fifth Definitive Issue 1507

1932-35, two covers, the first registered to Manchouli bearing, on the reverse pair of 25m. cancelled by a good strike of the Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II, type IV registration handstamp in purple and pair of 20c. and 30c. Postage Dues tied by Kalgan c.d.s. and with Peiping transit and straight-line dater; the second cover bearing, on the reverse, 5m.

(6) tied by Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II in violet with China 4c. orange Postage Due block of ten tied by neat Kalgan c.d.s., straight-line daters on face. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1508

Postal Stationery 1508

1927 (19 Apr.) “CARTE POSTALE - MONGOLIA.” to Vienna bearing second issue 5m. and third issue 10m. tied by fine strikes of Ulan Bator c.d.s. type II; fresh and fine. Scarce.

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Urga: 1925 (21 Oct.) red band envelope to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, first issue 5c. and 20c. tied by a good strike of the boxed dater with a second strike alongside with light Kalgan arrival; the address side with Chinese Junk 1c. strip of three cancelled by unidentified straight-line marks. Fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Tsetserlig-Mandel: 1928 (13 Mar.) commercial envelope registered to Kalgan bearing third issue 50m. tied by a good strike of the boxed dater with a second strike alongside and a superb strike of the black registered handstamp, handstruck “T” on oblong with “40” insertion in red crayon and pair of China 20c. Postage Dues tied by Harbin c.d.s.

A fine and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

–– 1928 (14 May) opened-out red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, third definitive 25m. black and apple-green tied by a fair strike of the boxed dater in black with China Junk 1c. (3), 3c. and 5c. (2) tied by Peking bilingual c.d.s.; the front with a good strike of the boxed dater. Fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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1513

1514

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Ulangom: 1927 (2 May) opened-out red band envelope to Peking bearing, on the reverse, second definitive 5m. black and pale lilac and 20m. black and blue tied by fair strike of the boxed dater with a good strike alongside with the date insertion, with China 1915 Postage Due 4c. (4) and 10c. (2) tied by indistinct Kalgan c.d.s.; the front with Ulan Bator and Harbin c.d.s. Fine. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Uliasutai: 1927 (2 Mar.) envelope to Ulan Bator bearing, on the reverse, second issue 20m. black and blue tied by a good strike of the boxed dater with the arrival c.d.s. alongside. Also piece bearing second issue 20m. and 1t. cancelled by Altan Bulak square dater. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

–– 1927 (7 May) opened-out red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, third definitive 25m. black and apple-green tied by a fine strike of the boxed dater with a superb strike alongside, with China Junk 5c. tied by Harbin bilingual c.d.s.; a very neat strike of Ulan Bator (18.5) on front. Fine and attractive. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

–– 1927 (22 Oct.) opened-out red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, third definitive 25m. black and apple-green tied by a good strike of the boxed dater with a very fine strike alongside and Russian straight-line handstamp in red; the face with China Junk 1c. and 3c. tied by Russian Chita and Harbin bilingual c.d.s. respectively. A fine and very unusual cover. Photo

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Vanghurye: 1925 (1 Aug.) red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, first issue 5c. and 20c. cancelled by a good strike of the boxed dater with a fine second strike alongside, with Kalgan transit and Peking machine cancellation, the front bears a light strike of Russian Urga c.d.s. Fine and a very early date for this office. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

–– 1926 (29 Mar.) buff envelope bearing, on the reverse, first issue 20c. tied by a good strike of the boxed dater with further strikes alongside and on face; with a part strike of Ulan Bator c.d.s. (1.4); folding crease clear of the adhesive. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

–– Native envelope to Chenggakou bearing, on the reverse, third definitive 25m. black and apple-green (fault at side) tied by a light strike of the boxed dater in violet with China Junk 1c. (2) and 4c. (2) cancelled by indistinct c.d.s. A good example of this rare cancellation. Signed Dr. Orth. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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1520

1521

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Altan Bulak: 1931 (28 Oct.) red band cover bearing, on the reverse, fourth provisional 5m. on 5c. and 20m. on 20c. cancelled by a fair strike of the type II c.d.s., an array of transit marks with Ulan Bator, Kalgan and Manchouli c.d.s., large “T” in circle with 20c. and 30c. Postage Dues (cancelled in Kalgan) plus violet Manchouli censor handstamp; the front with further “T” in circle and straight-line dater in violet; somewhat creased and soiled. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

–– 1932 red band cover registered to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, fourth issue provisional 10m. on 10c. (a second adhesive missing) tied by Altan Bulak type II c.d.s. with pairs of 20c. orange and 30c. blue Postage Dues tied by Kalgan c.d.s. with a good strike of the boxed registered handstamp in blue, Peiping transit (15.3) and straight-line Manchouli censor in violet, the front bears further strikes of the despatch c.d.s. and censor handstamp along with large handstruck “T”; light soiling, attractive. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

Batiantumin Han: 1931 (14 Jan.) envelope to Peiping bearing, on the reverse, 1930 second provisional 25m. on 40m. tied by a good strike of the type II c.d.s. with Peiping c.d.s. and machine cancellations alongside; a fine strike of the despatch c.d.s. on address side; horizontal crease, clear of the adhesive and other faults. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Jahol Anto: 1928 (13 July) red band envelope to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, third issue 25m. tied by the type II c.d.s. with a fine strike alongside and Kalgan transit. A good cover. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 1931 (9 Aug.) opened-out red band envelope to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, third issue 1m. (5) and 20m. tied by good strikes of the type II c.d.s. with a fine strike alongside, pair of Junk 4c. (one just trimmed at top) tied by Manchouli c.d.s. and with Kalgan arrival. An appealing cover. Photo

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1525 1526

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Postmarks - Double Ring Datestamp Type III Ulan Bator: 1935, three covers registered, two to Kalgan bearing 60m. frankings with 80c. or $1 China Postage Due frankings cancelled by Kalgan c.d.s. and with Peiping transit c.d.s. and opened-out envelope to Moscow bearing 10m. and 50m. (fault), the Mongolia adhesives tied by fair to good strikes of the type III c.d.s. in violet. Also picture post card to New York bearing 1m., 5m. (2 different) and 25m. tied 1940 c.d.s. in violet; condition is a little mixed. A good lot. (4 covers) Collections and Ranges A small selection with 1924 values to 50c. in used blocks of four and $1 in a used block of three, 1930-31 second and fourth provisional sets part original gum. (29) A small group of covers with 1926 red band cover to Kalgan bearing 1926 “POSTAGE” 20c. (a second stamp fallen off) and with China Postage Due 1c., 2c., 5c. and 10c.; 1927 opened-out envelope registered to Sweden with first issue 2c. and 5c., third issue 2m. and 40m. with “POSTAGE” on 1c.; 1927 envelope registered to Italy bearing first issue 5c. and 10c. with third issue 10m. and 25m.; 1931 envelope to Belgium bearing, on the reverse, 1m. and 2m. (2) with second provisional 20m. on 2m.; also a photo card of camels.

(5 covers) A group of Chtabinsky forged covers (3) with values to $1 and $5; also an accumulation of “POSTAGE” overprints on unused and used singles and multiples with values to 50c. (4).

A good lot for further study

HK$8,000-10,000

HK$2,000-2,500

HK$6,000-8,000

HK$2,000-3,000

TAIWAN

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刂

1952 Flying Geese $10 to $50 set of three, good unused. S.G. 148-150. Photo

HK$12,000-15,000

អᔛ S 1529 +

1954 Silo Bridge 40c. to $5 set of four in right margin blocks of four handstamped Specimen in violet, fine. A rare set in multiples. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1530

A general collection in album with a few republic values, Chinese Province 1949 set of nine unused with a few used, 1948 Postage Due surcharge set of four; Nationalist Republic 1950 flying geese values to $5 used, 1951 $5 pair on cover to London, 1958 Insects mint, 1960, 1962 and 1966 Ancient Chinese Paintings sets mint, plus various others

HK$2,500-3,000

A large and duplicated collection in carton, mostly unused with some Chinese Province issues from 1945 values to 10y. (2) and with surcharge issues, Republic with 1950 surcharge set of twelve, some surcharges on North-East Provinces, 1953 Postage Due set, 1953 Re-election set, 1955 Chiang Kai Shek miniature sheet, 1956 Postal Service miniature sheets, 1960 Forestry Congress (8) and Cross-island Highway miniature sheets, 1961 National Day (9) and 1962 U.N. (12) miniature sheet, 1962 Ancient Chinese Paintings (5), later issues to 1997; also further selection on other album pages and stockleaves. Generally good to fine

HK$6,000-8,000

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Pre-Stamp Covers 1532

Scarf letter to the King of Nepal bearing a fine strike of the 14th Dalai Lama’s small official seal in red (42x42 mm) and showing the small private seal of the King of Nepal (14mm). Fine. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

1533

Large scarf letter to the King of Nepal bearing a very fine strike of the official red seal of the head of the Tibetan Cabinet (The Regent) (50x50 mm) and showing a fair strike of the King’s private seal applied on arrival; a few worm holes, otherwise fresh and fine.

Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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1901 large Amban cover with the original enclosure to the Governor of Nepal with Nepali notation on reverse; usual creasing and small stain in corner, otherwise fine and unusual with contents. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1535 1535

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1904 letter with contents to the Governor of Nepal, the large amban seal of Youtai, the amban of Lhasa, both on the cover (smudged) and on the letter with four Chinese character handstamped alongside; some usual creasing. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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1537

1537

Larger red band cover addressed to the Maharaja of Nepal from Tibet Army Provisions Bureau with four small seals struck on the envelope; on the reverse there are filing notes in Nepali. Scarce as there are few such covers in red-band format. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Ink Seals 1899 folded letter to the King of Nepal bearing a superb strike of the Great Official ink seal of the 13th Dalai Lama; folding crease through the seal though the letter is in a remarkable state of preservation. Fine and rare. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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1539

Ink Seals 1910 scarf letter to the King of Nepal bearing a fine strike of the official small red ink seal of the Sakya Lama (42x42 mm) and showing the small private seal of the King of Nepal at foot (18mm) also in red. Fine. Photo HK$16,000-18,000

Wax Seals: Two private letter to Nepal bearing the paper and black wax seal, both the same; one with small part of the seal missing. Fine. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

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–– Two private letters to Nepal, each with black seal and paper ties; one still folded and one opened out and showing different seals. Some parts of the seals missing, otherwise fine. (2 covers). Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1903 stampless cover to Kathmandu bearing a good strike of the fancy Kuti Court handstamp in black; carried by runner and put in the Nepalese post at Tatapani with manuscript postmark and Chautara transit (small intaglio handstamp). A fine and attractive cover with all the markings on the same side. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

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1543

1544

1919 (May) regis stampless official cover to Kathmandu bearing a fair strike of the fancy seal of the Kuti Court in Tibet, carried by runner to the Nepalese post office at Tatapani (19.5) with a good strike of the sun-in-crescent datestamp, Chautare transit. A good cover with all the markings on the same side. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Interesting enclosure of a cover to Miss Gould features a hand-painted picture by a Tibetan artist, copied from the original which was painted over one of the stalls in the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbhu Lingka at Lhasa. The picture represents the anatomy of the horse. With an additional inscription which translates, “May you enjoy the three blessings (health, wealth and good repute) and may your days be filled with peace and happiness”. Delightful. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Sikkim Field Force: 1888 (Oct.) India 1⁄ 2 a. stationery envelope from Raniket addressed to, “Captain Sandbag, Sappers & Minors, Field Force, Sikkim”. Fine and scarce. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Arthur Sandbach (Sandbag is a nickname) served with the Sikkim Field Force in 1888-89.

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Sikkim Field Force: 1889 (28 Feb.) envelope bearing G.B. 1881 1d. lilac (5) tied by part duplex cancellations, addressed to “Arthur Sandbach, Royal Engineers, Sikkim Field Force, Sikkim” and bearing, on the reverse, Sea Post Office c.d.s. (12.3) and a good strike of the rare “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” thimble c.d.s. (21.3), code “C-22”; some damage to the flap.

Rare, one of only five “C-22” covers recorded. Photo The Royal Engineers were stationed at Rhenok Ridge during road construction to the military camps

HK$8,000-10,000

1546 1546

Tibetan Military Expedition: 1904 (9 May) Younghusband envelope to his wife in Darjeeling bearing India K.E.VII 1a. tied by a slightly smudged strike of “F.P.O. NO.32” type B2, the reverse with Darjeeling arrival c.d.s. (14.5); much tone spotting to the cover.

A rare cover from the leader of the expedition. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1547

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1904 (Aug. - Sept.), a selection of Q.V. and K.E.VII Indian adhesives with Q.V. 3p. (2), 12a., 1r. and 5r. plus K.E.VII 1⁄ 2 a., 1a., 4a., 6a. and 8a. cancelled by Lahssa. Fine. Photo

British and Indian Post Office HK$5,000-6,000

Note: 3 August was the opening of the British Post Office in Tibet, 7 September was the signing of the Peace Treaty and 22 September was the last day of the post office 1548 ័

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1551

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1553

1904 (Aug. - Sept.) a group of pieces bearing Q.V. and K.E.VII values to 3a., each cancelled by Lahassa single-ring c.d.s. with dates of 3 August (3), September 7 (3), 18, 21, 22. Fine. (9)

HK$3,000-4,000

1

1909 (8 Jan.) envelope to Katmandu bearing India K.E.VII ⁄ 2 a. tied by a fine strike of “GYANTSE TIBET/SILIGURI BASE” c.d.s., the reverse with Base Office (15.1) and Nepal (18.1) c.d.s.; some light peripheral soiling, good appearance. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1

1919 (25 Sept.) envelope to Gyantse bearing, on the reverse, India K.G. V ⁄ 2 a. tied by large double-ring Nepal c.d.s. and indistinct Gyantse c.d.s. (3.10) type B4 with “KATHMANDU” in double-oval alongside; some faults on face and light soiling. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1

1920 (Dec.) envelope from Lhasa to Nepal bearing, on the reverse, India K.E.VII 2 ⁄ 2 a. tied by Gyantse type B4 c.d.s. and “KATHMANDU” in double oval with Nepal (8.12) c.d.s.; trimmed a fraction at side; good to fine. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1932 (June) printed Acquittance Roll from “Rhenock” being the pay made to the “Runners Rhenock - Gnantong Line”, countersigned by the postmaster in Darjeeling and checked by the Inspector of Post Offices, Darjeeling & Sikkim Tibet sub division.

An unusual and delightful document. Also a telegram form from Lhasa to Calcutta

HK$3,000-4,000

1952 (16 Apr.) envelope registered to U.S.A. bearing India K.G.VI 1r. tied by a fine strike of double-circle Gyantse c.d.s. with diamonds at sides and bearing the registration label type BR.10; also 1958 (6 Dec.) cover from Kalimpong to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, a good strike of Yatung transit c.d.s. (2 covers)

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Chinese Post Office 1554

刂

1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 set of eleven, fresh and fine mint or unmounted mint.

S.G. C1-11. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

1555

刂អ ᔛ B

–– 3p. on 1c. brownish orange, right pane of twenty, unmounted mint. Very fine.

S.G. C1. Photo

1556

刂

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 3p. on 1c. brownish orange variety surcharge inverted, right pane [14], part original gum. A fresh and fine example of this rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). S.G. C1a. Photo HK$25,000-30,000 Only two sheets, each of 40 stamps, were issued

1557

刂អ B

–– 1⁄ 2 a. on 2c. green in a complete pane of twenty, fresh and fine mint; right pane showing minor positional varieties on Chinese 1⁄ 2 on [6] and [13]. S.G. C2. Photo

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ᔛអ B

–– 1⁄ 2 a. on 2c. deep green in a block of thirty-two cancelled by Yatung 1911 (29 Nov.) c.d.s.; a fine a rare, large-part sheet and a very late date. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

Meiso Mizuhara, October 2002

1559 1559

刂អ ᔛ B

–– 1a. on 4c. orange-scarlet in a lower right corner block of nine, mounted in the margin only. Fresh and fine. S.G. C3. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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刂អ B

1911 1a. on 4c. orange-scarlet in a block of sixteen being two rows of the complete sheet with interpanneau margin, fine mint. Right pane [14] with constant variety. Some slight oxidation of colour at foot, nevertheless a scarce multiple. S.G. C3. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1561

1561

刂អ ᔛ B

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HK$2,500-3,000

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刂អ B

–– 2a. on 7c. crimson-lake in an irregular block of twenty-two which includes the interpanneau margin, mint. Fresh and fine. A rare multiple. S.G. C4. Photo HK$10,000-12,000 The 7c. and 16c. were printed in sheets of fifty

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1563

刂+ អ

–– 21⁄ 2 a. on 10c. dull blue, two blocks of four, one with lower margin, part original, dried, gum. Good multiples. S.G. C5

HK$2,000-2,500

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刂អ B

1911 21⁄ 2 a. on 10c. dull blue in a complete pane of twenty, unused with traces of gum.

A good block. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1565 1565

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1568

1569 1566 1567

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刂+ អ

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刂+ អ

1570

–– 3a. on 16c. olive-yellow block of four, large part original gum. Fresh and fine. S.G. C5.

Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 3a. on 16c. olive-yellow variety inverted “s” in “Annas”, unused with traces of gum.

S.G. C6a. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 4a. on 20c. maroon in a block of four, part to large part dried gum; a good multiple.

S.G. C7. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

–– 4a. on 20c. maroon in a block of four, with lower margin, part to large part dried gum.

Photo

HK$1,800-2,200

–– A useful, duplicated selection with set to 2r. on $2 (less 4a. on 20c.), unused in singles and multiples including interpanneau pairs (4) and used with values to 1r. on $1 including 3p. on 1c. block of four; condition is a little mixed in places. (53) HK$10,000-12,000

1571 1571

Lhasa: 1911 (15 Apr.) buff envelope to Gyantse bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 1c. yellow-ochre and 2c. green tied by a good strike of Lhasa type C3 datestamp with similar arrival for Gyantse (18.4) alongside; with a further strike of the despatch c.d.s. on front. Fine. Photo

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Lhasa: 1911 (18 Apr.) white envelope to Gyantse bearing, on the reverse, 1911 1a. on 4c. tied by Lhasa type C3 datestamp with a second strike and similar Gyantse arrival alongside; light corner crease. A clean cover. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

–– 1911 (24 July) cover back from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing 1a. on 4c. tied by a fine strike of Lhasa type C4 c.d.s. (a second strike at left) and type C3 arrival (28.7); three black wax seals. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1574 1574

–– 1911 (28 July) buff envelope registered to Darjeeling bearing 1911 3p. on 1c. to 21⁄ 2 a. on 10c. (5 values) tied by fine strikes of Lhasa type C4 datestamp with a further strike and a superb registered handstamp (type CR.2) alongside; the reverse with India K.E.VII 1⁄ 2 a. and 1a. pair tied by “YATUNG TIBET/VIA SILIGURI” c.d.s., registration label and Yatung type C3 c.d.s. A fine and attractive combination cover. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1575 ័

–– 1911 3p. on 1c. to 4a. on 30c. (less 2a. on 7c. but additional 1a. on 4c.) on pieces cancelled by favour with Lhasa type C4 datestamps. Fine. (8)

HK$1,800-2,200

Gyantse: 1910 opened-out printed envelope to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 3c. grey-green tied by an indistinct strike of Gyantse type C2 despatch c.d.s. (a better strike of front) with Lhasa type C2 arrival alongside. Good. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

–– 1911 (25 Aug.) native cover to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, 1911 1a. on 4c. red (oxidised) cancelled by Gyantse type C3 datestamp with fine Lhasa type C4 arrival alongside; a further despatch on the address side. A good cover. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Phari: 1911 3p. on 1c. to 6a. on 30c., the eight values on two pieces, each cancelled by a light strike of Phari type C3 datestamp. Fine

HK$2,000-2,500

Shigatse: 1911 (3 July) native envelope to Gyantse bearing 1911 1a. on 4c. tied by a good strike of the Shigatse type C3 datestamp with a second strike alongside, the reverse with a light strike of Gyantse arrival. Good. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Yatung: 1911 3p. on 1a. to 3a. on 16c. and 12a. on 50c., each on an individual piece cancelled by fine strikes of Yatung type C3 datestamp. Fine. (7)

HK$2,200-2,500

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1577

1578 ័ 1579

1580 ័ 1581 1582

1583

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–– 1911 3p. on 1c., ⁄ 2 a. on 2c. and 1a. on 4c., each in a block of four cancelled by a very fine strike of Yatung type C3 datestamp. Attractive

HK$2,000-2,500

1

–– 1911 (29 Nov.) a cover to Phagri bearing 3p. on 1c. and ⁄ 2 a. on 2c. pair tied by very fine strikes of Yatung type C3 datestamp and with a very fine strike of the rare Phagri type C2 arrival alongside. Fresh and fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Incoming Mail: 1911 (20 Jan.) printed Customs envelope from Shanghai to Yautung “Viâ Siliguri, India” bearing pair of C.I.P. 5c. mauve tied by large Shanghai bilingual c.d.s.; the reverse with Shanghai bilingual and British P.O. c.d.s., Tuticorin (16.2), Base Office (21.2) and “YATUNG.TIBET/VIA SILIGURI” (22.2) c.d.s.; vertical folding crease at left and some light ageing. Scarce. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 Page 143

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1584

———— 1585 ————

1912-50 First Issue 1584

ᔛ P

1585 ័

Albino die proof on fine wove paper, showing minor traces of ultramarine colour; some vertical weakness of the paper which runs down the left margin of the design. Unusual and rare. These proofs were usually struck in colour. Photo ⁄ 2 tr. deep violet and 2⁄ 3tr. dull carmine on individual pieces cancelled by the large Lhasa P.O. type 4 postmark. Scarce. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1

HK$2,000-3,000

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1586

1587

刂អ B

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2 ⁄ 3tr. deep lake, shiny ink, block of eight from the top of the sheet including “POTSAGE” variety [6-7] unused; vertical crease; also 1s. blue-green lower left corner block of four unused. Waterfall 68, 82. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

A group of used blocks of four with 1⁄ 6tr. dull grey-green, 1tr. bright vermilion (two pin holes) and 1 sang blue-green; each cancelled by central Lhasa type VIII postmark. Good to fine

HK$3,000-4,000

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1589

1590

1589

Cover to Nagartse bearing, on the reverse, 1⁄ 6tr. blue-green tied by a fine strike of Lhasa P.O. type III cancellation with the intaglio type I alongside, the front with a good strike of Gyantse intaglio type I postmark; a few small cover faults at side, otherwise a fine and rare cover. There are thought to be only twelve covers bearing the type III cancellation.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Cover registered to Gyantse (reduced on one side) bearing, on the reverse, 1⁄ 6tr. yellow-green shiny ink strip of three tied by Shigatse type XI cancellation with a good strike of elaborate Shigatse registration handstamp alongside; two wax seals and central crease. One stamp has been removed when the envelope reduced, nevertheless a scarce registration marking. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1929 (9 Mar.) printed commercial envelope to Pharijong bearing, on the reverse, India K.G.V 1a. tied by indistinct Calcutta c.d.s., also 1⁄ 6tr. deep green tied by Phari type X cancellation with Pharijong c.d.s. (15.3) alongside; some soiling

HK$1,000-1,500

1591 1914-20 High Values 1591

1950 (c.) philatelic envelope bearing 4tr. dull grey-blue tied by Lhasa cancellation; margins slightly close at upper corner, three strikes of purple handstamp in corner struck on the shape of a cross. Fine. Photo

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1933-59 Second Issue 1592

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⁄ 2 tr. sheets of twelve (3) from setting III in yellow, setting IVb in chrome and IVc in lemon-yellow; good to fine. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

1593

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⁄ 3tr. sheets of twelve (3) with setting III in grey-blue, setting IVb in dull indigo and pale violet-blue; fine. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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1595

ᔛអ B

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⁄ 3tr. in sheets of twelve (4) with settings IVa in deep grey-blue, IVb in grey-blue and IVd in indigo on white and toned paper. Fine. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

⁄ 3tr. sheets of twelve (3) with setting II in dark blue and setting III in grey-blue and indigo; also 1⁄ 2 tr. setting IV in canary yellow; each cancelled by Lhasa type IV or VIII postmarks. Fine

HK$5,000-7,000

1596

刂អ B

1tr. rose-lake, first setting, perforated, a complete sheet of twelve, fresh and fine. Rare.

Photo HK$15,000-20,000

1597

刂អ B

1tr. sheets of twelve (4) with setting II in bright orange and setting IV in scarlet-red, light brown-orange and bright orange. Fine. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

1598

ᔛអ B

1tr. used sheets of twelve (6) with setting II in rose-carmine, setting IV in reddish vermilion and shades of orange (4) showing a range of papers. Each cancelled by Lhasa postmark. Fine

HK$9,000-11,000

1599

刂អ B

2tr. in complete sheets of twelve (4) with setting IIa in bright orange, setting IIb bright scarlet, dull red and deep lake showing different weights of paper. Fine HK$12,000-15,000

1600

刂អ B

2tr. yellow, setting II in a complete sheet of twelve; fine and rare error of colour. Photo

1601

ᔛអ B

2tr. used sheets of twelve (6) showing a range of shades and paper weights with shades of orange (3) and red to scarlet (3); each cancelled by Lhasa postmark. Fine HK$10,000-12,000

1602

刂អ B

4tr. complete sheets of twelve (4), setting II in dull green (2), deep green and yellow-green and showing different weights of paper. Fine HK$12,000-15,000

1603

ᔛអ B

4tr. used complete sheets of twelve (3), setting II in shades of green to yellow-green and showing different weights of paper. Fine

HK$4,000-5,000

1935-45, a group of local registered covers, each with handwritten registration mark and bearing, on the reverse, 4tr. with cancellations of Gyantse, Shigatse (2) and Lhasa.

(5 covers)

HK$2,000-2,500

1938-45, a group of local registered covers, each bearing, on the reverse, 4tr. with postmarks of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigaste (3). (5 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1604

1605

HK$6,000-8,000

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1606 1606

1607

1608

1607

1955 (c.) cover from Lhasa to Kalimpong, via Phari bearing, on the reverse, second issue 4t. bluish green tied by an indistinct strike of Lhasa type VIII cancellation, pair of India 1a. tied by “PHARIJONG/DARJEELING” machine cancellation and light Kalimpong arrival; the address side with a very good strike of the 1933 Lhasa to Phari combined registration and directional mark in red. A fine and attractive cover. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Incoming Mail: 1954 (7 Aug.) envelope to Pharijong bearing, on the reverse, India K.G.VI 11⁄ 2 a. tied by faint Kalimpong c.d.s., with vertical pair of 2tr. bright scarlet (one cut into) tied by a good strike of “PHARI” postmark type VIII; light soiling. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1956, a group of covers with first issue 2⁄ 3tr. carmine on large piece tied by Lhasa type VIII cancellation with Chinese datestamp of Yatung on the face, second issue covers with cover registered from Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, 4tr. and bisected 2tr. tied by Lhasa cancellation and showing the hand-drawn registration mark on the face; India 2a. stationery envelope from Kalimpong to Pharijong bearing, on the reverse, 4tr. green tied

by Phari cancellation with a good strike of Chinese Yatung alongside; 1953 envelope registered to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, pair of 2tr. tied by a very fine strike of Shigatse cancellation

HK$3,000-4,000

1609 Official 1609

刂អ B

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1950 1⁄ 3tr. black, a vertical strip of three (thick paper) and a block of nine (thin paper) in a reconstructed sheet of twelve. Fine. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

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Bainany: 1981 (24 July) illustrated envelope to Shenyang bearing 1980 Year of the Monkey 8f. tied by a good strike of the despatch c.d.s. Unusual and appealing. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1611 1611

1612

1613

Bomi: 1956 (9 Jan.) envelope sent air mail to Shanghai bearing 1952 War with Japan set of four cancelled by number 3 c.d.s. with dotted circle. Fine. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

Lhasa: 1954 (26 Mar.) opened-out envelope to U.S.A. bearing Liberation of Tibet $400 and $1000 with 1953 International Women’s Day $800 tied by large dots Lhasa c.d.s. (type C7) with Canton transit (30.6) on reverse; also 1954 (19 Nov.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Puli cancelled by the large, small dots c.d.s. (type C6); fine. Believed to be the earliest dates of use of each postmark. (2 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

–– 1955-59, a collection of covers, many to Nepal but also local and international, many bearing the large dots c.d.s. (type C7) or bilingual Chinese/Tibetan c.d.s. and includes $200 franked picture postcard showing vertical line in the datestamp, covers to Nepal via Canton (2) rated at $2200, registered covers showing handstruck registration mark in red and different registration labels (2), cover to Nepal via Yatung (2), air mail, photograph signed by the Dalai Lama. A very interesting group of early covers from this period.

(16 covers)

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1614

Lhasa: 1959 (Nov.) two covers bearing 8f. franking of the workers series and cancelled by bright blue Chinese/Tibetan c.d.s. (14.11) of post office 7 and Chinese/English c.d.s.

(20.11). An attractive and desirable pair of covers. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1615

–– 1960-98, an exceptional collection on covers, many to Nepal, showing a good variety of frankings and postmarks, several registered showing different types of label, 1977 to Kathmandu with “Received Damaged” at Peking, small postal agencies and Army District covers. A very good lot. (66 covers) HK$10,000-12,000

1616

–– 1962 (19 June) locally made envelope registered to Nepal bearing 1959 10th Anniversary of People’s Republic 20f. (with top margin) tied by “LASA” bilingual c.d.s. (type C11) and with red on white registration label with manuscript “Lhasa” in red ink; the reverse with Fight T.B. label tied by despatch c.d.s. and trader’s flag mark; a couple of light stains

HK$1,000-1,200

–– 1967, a group of Cultural Revolution covers including 1967 Oil Well Firefighters set on three covers, 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao 8f., 1968 Literature and Art 8f plus many others. A good lot of these very popular covers. (12 covers)

HK$5,000-6,000

Yatung: 1960 (6 Sept.) cover from Yatung to Lhasa and 1960 (10 Mar.) pictorial cover used locally in Lhasa bearing 1959 Anniversary of People’s Republic 20f. and Mao proclaiming the republic 20f. (2 covers)

HK$1,000-1,500

Szechwan (A-Ba Zone): 1980-97, a collection of covers with examples from many different post offices showing the Tibetan/Chinese c.d.s., and includes Sertar free of charge shop, other handstamps and extra charge chop, printed matter rate; also a few Kansu covers. A very good collection of provincial postmarks. (76 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

1617

1618

1619

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1621

1622

1623

1624

1625

1626

1627

1960-65, a small group of covers with 1960 cover from Gyantse to Sigatse bearing 8f.

Goldfish, 1964-65 covers from Lhasa to Kathmandu, one registered bearing a colourful array of adhesives including 1964 Marx and Engles. (3 covers)

HK$1,000-1,500

A collection of regional postmarks with Baiyu on 1955 epidemic report; Bomi 1979-93 (5) including in blue and on registered cover with extra charge label; Chamdo; Chaya; Gyantse with Liberation of Tibet set (2), both cancelled by the dotted circle, one sent airmail to Shanghai; Lhozhaj; Nielamu 1964-65 (8); Shuanghu in blue; Sogxian (2) with registered; 1961 Yiding County on stationery envelope plus others. A good lot for further development. (32 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

1987 Jade Venture: A set of signed cards (10) from members of the expedition to climb Mount Xixabangama including the expedition leader, Colonel John Blashford-Snell; the cover inserts give a vivid account of the problems encountered getting these covers franked and back to England. Also three other cards which have been signed. Each card is a limited edition of fifty

HK$1,200-1,500

Censorship: 1963 Freedom From Hunger, cover from Nepal to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, King Mahendra’s Birthday 10p. (2) and Freedom From Hunger 1r. tied by Kathmandu despatch c.d.s., the Freedom From Hunger stamp has been censored with two thick, vertical ink strokes; also (12 Sept.) air mail envelope from U.S.A. to Lhasa bearing several commemorative stamps, with label “If there are mistakes on the envelope please inform the sender to be corrected” applied and cancelled in Canton, the Freedom From Hunger 5c. stamp with large black ink mark censoring part of the design.

An intriguing and unusual pair of covers

HK$1,500-2,000

Directional Marks: 1955 cover from Lhasa to Kalimpong, via Yatung, bearing a fine strike of a small red boxed handstamp with five characters and a similar, opened-out cover to Kathmandu, also via Yatung, and bearing a three-character handstamp in red. (2 covers)

HK$1,200-1,500

Express and Registered: 1964-97, a group of covers with 1964 illustrated envelope registered to Kathmandu with Lhasa handstamped registration mark and white label attached, a group of Lhasa postal agency registered covers (4) each with extra charge label affixed, 1992 express covers (2) with extra charge labels on reverse and 1997 express envelope from Zogang to Dangtong bearing 30c. label on reverse; good to fine.

(8 covers)

HK$1,500-2,000

Incoming Mail: A collection of covers and cards with examples from Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Iran, East Germany, Libya, Yugoslavia and others; condition is a little mixed. Unusual. (11 covers)

HK$1,200-1,500

Official Registered Covers: 1980-85, a group of covers “ADMINISTRATION DES POSTES/DE with two similar from Lhasa to Kodari with paper seal on reverse, and a cover from the Postal & Telegram Office with the “R” crossed through (creases); unusual. (3 covers)

HK$1,200-1,500

Propaganda Cards: 1960, a selection of coloured cards sent from Lhasa to different places in Tibet, each bearing 1955-56 Worker cancelled by Lhasa (14) Chinese/Tibetan c.d.s.; most feature children acting patriotically plus three cards of rural life printed in Peking; some light soiling. A good group. (17 cards)

HK$2,000-2,500

A selection of ephemera with 1961 pair of registration receipts from Lhasa to Nepal (scarce in multiples), two different telegram envelopes to Lhasa, 1961 telegram with Lhasa c.d.s. and a 1959 license for the export of Chinese ball tea to Tibet which is signed

by Tsepon Shakabpa (Secretary of Finance). (5 items)

HK$1,500-2,000

LA REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE CHINE”

1628

1629

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Collections and Ranges 1630

A miscellaneous selection which includes 1933 4t. yellow-green in a sheet showing the missing fourth cliché and 1951 4t. sheet in myrtle-green with the cliché replaced, unused letterhead of Tsepon Shakbpa and other items

1631

HK$1,200-1,500

A general collection of Independent State in album with a fair selection of 1912-50 with unused and used singles and pairs including 2⁄ 3tr. enamel ink pair, some used on piece including “POTSAGE”” variety; a selection of 1933-60 issue with some sheets of twelve and covers; Mount Everest covers (2) and 1911 C.I.P. surcharge set to 1r. on $1 mint.

An interesting collection HK$12,000-15,000

Literature 1632

Postal Atlas of China, Director General of Posts, 1933; with thirty coloured maps (some oversize and folded to fit) with inset maps of major cities such as Nanking, Canton, Tientsin, Shanghai and Peking. The maps show the different class of post office, the different routes with distance between stops and frequency of service, the larger offices are bilingual and there is a bilingual index; this is the first atlas to show the airmail routes.

The atlas is in very good antiquarian condition with the original green cloth binding, the title is in gilt on the front board in Roman and Chinese characters; the preface printed in Chinese, English and French. The spine is a little rubbed on both top and bottom but is of no great significance. The hinges of the book are strong and firm. The maps are in good condition with no tears or cuts; the atlas is clean and fresh with no foxing.

A valuable reference for the student of postal history of this fast-changing period HK$30,000-40,000

1632A

A small group of books with 1991 boxed James Starr catalogue, Beckeman Large Dragon catalogue (only part 1 of the descriptions) and Rare Collections of Chinese Stamps kept

by China National Stamp Museum

HK$1,000-1,500

Picture Postcards China 1633

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A selection of used cards including postmarks of Hankow, Mengtsz, Tientsin in bright blue and Wosung, stampless card cancelled “K.D. FELD-POSTSTATION/NO.2”, with German Post Office 10pf. cancelled in Shanghai, card to Shanghai with France 10c. cancelled by “LIGNE N/PAQ.FR NO.5” and others. (13 cards)

HK$2,000-2,500

A useful collection in several albums with selections from Japan, China (including some Hong Kong) and Indo-China; most cards are of a social nature with people and occupations dominating. Some are used. (600+) HK$10,000-15,000

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1635 1635

1846 (31 Jan.) entire letter from Macao to Lyon, rated “1/-” and “16” with a good strike of boxed “PAID” and “INDES OR./MARSEILLES” (24.3) transit c.d.s. in red; the reverse flap (which opens for display) with open-top Hong Kong type 9 c.d.s. unusually with serif letters “JA” for the month, and Lyon arrival. Horizontal filing crease. An attractive and unusual cover. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1636 1636

1856 (9 July) entire letter to Cadiz “via Gibraltar” bearing a light strike of the small “PAID/AT/HONG KONG” in red (Webb type 11) with “1/10” rate mark in red ink; the flap, which opens well for display, with type 9 despatch c.d.s. and two different Cadiz arrival c.d.s. in blue. Fresh and fine. Photo

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1637 1637

1860 (29 Mar.) opened-out blue envelope to Cadiz “Via Suez” bearing a good strike of the boxed “PAID” in red (type 10) with a clear “1/10” rate mark in red crayon, blue Gibraltar c.d.s. (12.5) and “4R” arrival rate mark; the reverse with type 13 despatch c.d.s. and two different Cadiz arrival c.d.s. in black; some light soiling and small repair. A very attractive cover. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1638 1638

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1861 (15 Oct.) neat wrapper to Cadiz “Via Gibraltar” showing superb strikes of Gibraltar c.d.s. (28.10) and “4R” arrival rate mark in black, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and two different Cadiz arrival c.d.s. Exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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1860 (28 Feb.) entire letter from Bombay to Augustine Heard and sent “Per Cadiz”, bearing India 1856-64 4a. black tied by “1” in barred diamond with a good strike of the scarce “BOMBAY/B.P.P./PAID” in red (late use of this mark), and manuscript “4”, the reverse with Bombay c.d.s. in red partly overstruck by Hong Kong arrival (12.4); horizontal filing fold which runs through the adhesive, otherwise fresh and fine.

Interesting contents relating to the opium trade include, “... your having taken delivery on (9) nine chests of Malwa opium into your own possession ...”, “... with a shipment of (26) twenty six chests of first class Malwa opium ... forwarded by the steamer Pekin to be sailed tomorrow...” and concludes with, “However I at present authorise you to send my drug to your Shanghae friends in case of the market there being of ascending tendency to part with the drug at the highest quotation than in Hong Kong”. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

1640 1640

1864 (28 Apr.) entire letter to Hong Kong “per. ‘Oripa’” bearing India 1856-64 4a. black tied by “1” in barred diamond and small “FORWARDED BY/EWART LATHAM & CO/BOMBAY” oval in blue with Bombay India Paid c.d.s. alongside plus handstruck “D_/4” in circle in red, Hong Kong arrival (29.5) in blue on reverse; horizontal folding crease and some ageing of the paper, good appearance. Detailed contents refer to the opium trade including, “Opium prices have receded about Rs25 per chest, the chief reason being probably the increased stringency of our money market...” and goes on to say that they expected to have 5000 to 6000 chests soon to be available plus some details of cotton and candles.

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Unique Hong Kong/India Combination

1641

1641 ័

1865 (4 Mar.) part parcel piece from Labuan to Manila bearing India 1856-64 4a. black (3) used in combination with Hong Kong 1862-63 8c. yellow-buff (3), each neatly cancelled by Victoria, Labuan circle of dots (type K1) and shows a superb strike of large “LABUAN” c.d.s. (type D1) in black at foot (the latest recorded date) with Manila handstruck “2” alongside; the front is with some faults, including several vertical folds.

This is the only true India/Hong Kong combination cover and is an item of the greatest importance in Hong Kong postal history. Photo HK$350,000-400,000 All early Labuan covers are very scarce. Only two covers are recorded bearing Indian Stamps whilst there are five bearing Hong Kong stamps (one which has a stamp excised). The arrangement of the stamps suggests that this is a triple rate cover bearing Indian and Hong Kong stamps to ensure transmission to its destination. Alternatively this is a six times rate cover with mixed franking required to cover the cost

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1897 (16 May) India 1a. newspaper wrapper to Foochow “Via Bombay & Hong Kong”, cancelled by Bombay c.d.s.; somewhat soiled, unusual

HK$1,000-1,200

Opium Trade 1643

A group of ephemeral items with 1839 newspaper cutting showing the amount of opium delivered to Canton 1881 (Sept.-Oct.) importation details of Malwa and Bengal opium; 1881 delivery note for 11 chests of Malwa, 1888 Boston Courier Prices Current which includes prices for opium and 1889 report of seven chests of of Malwa; unusual

1644

HK$2,500-3,000

1927-28, an archive from Khota State relating to the programme of the Opium Committee with printed and typewritten documents detailing growing and revenue issues and includes a copy of the Viceroy’s opening speech, details of the tour of the committee around the Indian States, a fourteen page typewritten report being a note on general opium matters and a newspaper cutting which makes reference to the serious problem of cocaine use, telegrams and much more; also 1945 a few typewritten memos from Jhalawar State with notes on revenue and cultivation. A rare accumulation of documents which give a valuable insight into opium production in India at this time HK$30,000-40,000

————— 1645 —————

1646

1862 No Watermark 1645

1646

刂

刂

2c. brown and deep brown (2) shades, part to large part original gum, the deep brown showing the streaky gum; two with small thins and the other with paper hinge remainder.

All are of fresh and fine appearance. S.G. 1, 1a. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2c. deep brown of the 1863 printing, large part original gum; lightly toned over the corner perf. Fresh and fine. S.G. 1a, £700. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1647 1647

1648

刂

刂

1648

8c. yellow-buff, orange shade of the 1862 printing, with right wing margin, large part original gum which shows the gum streaking; very lightly toned. A good wing margin example. S.G. 2, £700. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

8c. yellow-buff, yellow shade of the scarcer 1863 printing, large part original gum with part hinge remainder. Good to fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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刂

1650

1651

1652

1653

12c. pale greenish blue, bright and dull shades of the two printings, fresh and fine mint showing some gum streaking; the second centred quite low. An attractive pair. S.G. 3, £1200. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1650

刂

18c. lilac, mint; centred a little low and left. Fresh and fine. S.G. 4, £600. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1651

刂

24c. green, yellowish shade of the 1862 printing, mint with typical gum streaking. Fresh and fine. A very attractive stamp. S.G. 5, £1100. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

24c. green, the deeper green shade of the 1863 printing, part original gum with some gum redistribution; centred low. Fresh. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

48c. rose, the soft shade of the 1862 printing, large part original gum; small gum disturbance where an old hinge has been removed but still leaving some gum streaking; slightly blunted corner perf. and centred a little low. Fresh appearance. S.G. 6, £2750.

Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1652

1653

刂

刂

1654

1655

1654

刂

96c. brownish grey, the grey shade of the 1862 printing, large part original gum; some perfs. just clipped at right, well centred. This is one of the most difficult of Hong Kong stamps to find in good condition, this being an exceptionally fine example. A gem.

S.G. 7, £3750. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1655

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96c. brownish grey, the greenish shade of the 1863 printing, large part original gum and showing a quite strong offset on reverse. A most unusual and striking variety, extremely rare on this value. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

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————— 1657 —————

1863-71 Watermark Crown CC 1656

刂

2c. to 96c. set of eleven (less 18c. and 96c. olive-bistre), with many shades including 12c. deep blue (2), 24c. deep green (blunt corner perf.), 30c. vermilion and orange-vermilion, both 48c., part to large part original gum; a few with faults or imperfections, some are very fine. (32). Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1657

刂

6c. lilac, deep lilac and mauve, part to large part original gum, the first showing some gum streaking. A fine and attractive trio. S.G. 10, 10a, £1550. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1658 1658

刂

12c. pale greenish blue, variety reversed watermark, part to large part original gum; creased corner perf. and a couple of slightly short perfs. at right, well centred. A very rare variety unused. S.G. 12x (not priced mint). Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1659 1659

刂

24c. pale green, variety watermark inverted, with wing margin at right, part to large part original gum with part sheet margin hinge remainder; centred slightly low and left with a few perf. tones. Fresh and scarce. S.G. 14aw, £2750. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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1660 1660

1661

1662

1663

1664

S ᔛ

刂

刂

刂

刂

1661

—— 1662 ——

1663

1664

30c. vermilion overprinted “SPECIMEN” type HK3, large part original gum, usual centring, very fresh and fine; scarce thus. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

30c. orange-vermilion, unused and regummed; good centring and appearance. S.G. 15a, £900. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

30c. bright mauve and 30c. dull mauve shades, part to large part original gum; well centred, fresh and fine. S.G. 16, £550. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

48c. rose, large part original gum; fresh colour and very well centred. Fine and desirable.

S.G. 17, £1300. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

48c. rose-carmine, part original gum with old hinge remainders, showing some gum streaking. Fine. S.G. 17a, £900. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1665 1665

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48c. deep rose-carmine, variety inverted watermark with wing margin at left, unused and regummed; some light soiling. S.G. 17w, £2500. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

—— 1666 —— 1666

刂

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48c. pale rose and 96c. brownish grey, both with variety watermark inverted, 48c. regummed, fresh and fine appearance, 96c. part original gum, from the left side of the sheet with the watermark shifted to one side and showing the vertical margin watermark line, the left perfs. slightly clipped, fresh. A very scarce pair. S.G. 17w, 19w; £4500+.

Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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The 96c. Olive-bistre

1667

1667

刂

96c. olive-bistre, large part original gum; centred a little low and left, with exceptionally fresh colour. A fine and delightful example of this scarce and desirable stamp. Only 48 unused stamps recorded. S.G. 18, £65,000. Photo HK$500,000-600,000 Number 47 on Ng Kwai Lung’s listing

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1668 1668

刂

96c. olive-bistre, unused and regummed; well centred for this stamps, bright colour; some surface rubbing with resultant loss of freshness of the printing. S.G. 18, £655,000.

Photo HK$250,000-300,000 This stamp is number 9 in Ng Kwai Lung’s listing

1669

1669

ᔛ

96c. olive-bistre in a rejoined horizontal pair cancelled by two strikes of “B62” in blue; both stamps with some light creasing or wrinkling and the left stamp with a few perf. faults. An extremely rare and desirable multiple as there is thought to be only one other used pair recorded. Photo HK$10,000-20,000 These stamps came from an old-time collection; one had been mounted in the album and the second was on an approval sheet (which, fortunately, had not been circulated)

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1671

刂

刂

1671

96c. brownish grey unused with traces of gum; light vertical crease, well centred and fresh.

S.G. 19, £1400. Photo

HK$6,000-7,000

96c. brownish grey variety watermark inverted, part original gum; well centred, fresh and fine, S.G. 19a, £2000. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1673

1672

1672

1673

Covers: 1876 (23 Mar.) Davis double rate cover to London “Via French Mail” bearing pair of 30c. mauve tied by two light strikes of “B62”, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch and London arrival in red and in black; light wrinkling but still a good cover.

Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

— 1878 (11 May) Davis envelope to London “per French Mail” bearing 12c. deep blue tied by a light strike of “B62” with a fine strike of the despatch c.d.s. alongside with part arrival c.d.s. (18.6) on reverse; good. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

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1674

1675

1676

—— 1677 ——

1876-77 Surcharges 1674

1675

1676

1677

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

16c. on 18c. lilac variety space between “n t” of “cents”, cancelled by a neat strike of “S1”obliterator; quite well centred. Fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2008). S.G. 20a, £900. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

16c. on 18c. lilac variety space between “cents” and stop, cancelled by a light strike of “B62” which leaves the variety quite clear; centred to left and with a few slightly short perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 20b, £900. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

16c. on 18c. lilac variety watermark inverted, with wing margin at left and cancelled by a neat strike of “B62”; a couple of slightly short perfs. at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 20w, £900. Photo

HK$3,000-5,000

16c. on 18c. lilac variety split “1”, two examples with Treaty Port cancellations, one with “D.27” of Amoy (centred low and left), the other with heavy “S1” in black. Good examples of this distinctive error. Gurevitch O4. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

—— 1678 ——

1678

1679

ᔛ

S ᔛ

1679

1680

16c. on 18c. lilac, two examples cancelled by deep blue Treaty Port obliterators with “F1” of Foochow and “S2” of Swatow; the first showing broken top of “1” of “16”, the second showing broken foot of “1” of “16”. An impressive and desirable pair for the specialist.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

28c. on 30c. mauve overprinted “SPECIMEN” type HK4, without gum, usual centring; repaired tear at foot. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1877 16c. Yellow 1680

刂

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16c. yellow, unused with some gum which has been redistributed; good centring and appearance. S.G. 22, £1900. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

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刂

5c. on 8c. to 10c. on 24c. set of five, part to large part original gum; a well centred, very fresh and fine set. S.G. 23-27, £8700. Photo HK$35,000-40,000

1682 1682

1683

1684

1685

刂

刂

刂

刂

1683

1684

1685

5c. on 18c. lilac with wing margin at left, part to large part original gum; a fraction off-centre, nevertheless a fine example of this stamp. S.G. 24, £950. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

5c. on 18c. lilac with wing margin at right, part original gum; centred a little low. Fine.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

10c. on 12c. pale blue, large part original gum; well centred and showing some additional ink marks around the surcharge. Fresh and fine, S.G. 25, £1000. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

10c. on 24c. green, mint; well centred, fresh and fine. A very desirable example of this stamp. S.G. 27, £1500. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

————————————————— Ex 1686 —————————————————

1687

1880 New Colours 1686

刂

1687

刂

2c. to 48c., two sets showing subtle variations in shades, part to large part original gum.

Fresh and unusual. S.G. 28-31, £6200. (10). Photo HK$20,000-25,000 1882-96 Watermark Crown CA 10c. dull mauve, large part original gum; well centred. Fresh and fine. S.G. 36, £900.

Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

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1688 1688

刂

10c. deep blue-green in a horizontal pair, unused with some gum, a few very faint perf. tones. A fine and rare multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (2006). S.G. 37, £3600. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

1689 1689

1690

刂

刂

Ex 1690

10c. purple on red, variety inverted watermark, part original gum; well centred.

S.G. 38w, £550. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

A group with 2c. rose-lake (2), rose-pink (2) and values to 10c. deep blue-green, part original gum to fine mint; a few imperfections. (15). Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

————— Ex 1691 ————— 1885 Surcharges 1691

刂

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20c. on 30c. orange-red (3), 50c. on 48c. yellowish brown and $1 on 96c. grey-olive set of three, mint or large part original gum. Fresh and fine. S.G. 40-42, £1690. Photo

HK$7,000-9,000

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1693

1891 7c. and 14c. Surcharges 1692

ᔛ

1693

ᔛ

7c. on 10c. green variety surcharge double, type Aii (1⁄ 2 mm south-east) cancelled by part strikes of the barred oval which leaves the surcharge quite clear. Fine. S.G. 43b, £1300.

Photo 7c. on 10c. green variety surcharge double, type Aiii ( ⁄ 4 mm south-west) cancelled by a neat strike of Swatow type E c.d.s. dated 1891 (31 Mar.); horizontal crease, fresh and attractive. Fine. S.G. 43b. Photo

—— 1694 —— 1694 1695

HK$6,000-8,000

3

刂

ᔛ

HK$4,000-6,000

1695

14c. on 30c. mauve, two examples, one broken “s” and the other broken “4” (one short perf. at foot), large part original gum; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

14c. on 30c. mauve showing variety broken “4”, fine used with neat “B62”; centred left.

Gurevitch O11. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

—— Ex 1696 ——

—— Ex 1697 ——

1698 1698A

1891 Surcharges Without Chinese Handstamp 1696

刂

20c. on 30c. (2 shades), 50c. on 48c. and $1 on 96c., mint or large part original gum.

Fresh and fine. S.G. 45-47, £1400. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1891 Surcharges With Chinese Handstamp 1697

1698

刂

ᔛ

1698A

刂

20c. on 30c. (5), 50c. on 48c. (2) and $1 on 96c. (2) showing different shades and Chinese handstamps, large part original gum to mint. Fresh and attractive. S.G. 48-50, £1250. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

20c. on 30c. grey-green variety Chinese handstamp at each side, fresh and fine used with central Victoria 1902 c.d.s. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

$1 on 96c. purple on red with lower margin showing the current number “14”, unused without gum. S.G. 50, £450. Photo

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1699

1700

1701

1702

1891 Jubilee 1699

刂

2c. carmine [3] showing variety kiss print double showing the second surcharge 0.05mm higher, unused with some gum. A good example of this popular variety. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

1700

刂

2c. carmine variety spaced “o n” [5] of the sixth printing, part original gum. Surcharge centred slightly right; fresh. S.G. 51f, £1700. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

2c. carmine tied on small piece by Hong Kong c.d.s. (23.1) and large “B62”, unusual.

Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

1701 ័

1898 Surcharges Without Chinese Handstamp 1702

刂

10c. on 30c. grey-green, third printing [4], large part original gum; a couple of light perf. tones. S.G. 54, £600. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1703

1703 detail

1703

刂

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10c. on 30c. green variety surcharge double, third printing [7] showing broken “E” and “N”, a close double, typical of this variety; part to large part original gum with part hinge remainder. A fresh and fine example of this rare error. B.P.A. Certificate (2011).

S.G. 54b. Photo HK$150,000-180,000

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1706

1708

1707

1704 1704

1705

1706

刂

ᔛ

ᔛ

10c. on 30c. grey-green, third printing [7-8] showing broken “EN”, lower left corner pair from the upper pane, full original gum; light even gum toning, two light diagonal creases, one confined to the margins. A good positional pair. S.G. 54. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

10c. on 30c. wide spaced “1 0” Mark Ia Wide 10, first printing [12], 1.2mm gap; used with two strikes of Hong Kong c.d.s. The colour has been washed. A rare stamp, especially used. S.G. 54a. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

$1 on 96c. grey-black cancelled by a light strike of French packet octagonal datestamp; good. An unusual example of this very scarce stamp. S.G. 53a, £3750. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 1898 Surcharges With Chinese Handstamp

1707 1708

刂

刂

10c on 30c. grey-green, fifth printing [7] showing the widely spaced “1 0”, large part original gum; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

10c. on 30c. deep grey-green with large Chinese handstamp, second printing [2] showing the slight horizontal kiss print, large part original gum; a few light perf. tones. S.G 55c, £900. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1709

1711

—— Ex 1712 ——

1710 1709

1710 1711 1712

刂

刂

刂

刂

10c. on 30c. grey-green, a selection which includes handstamped “SPECIMEN”, a distinctive kiss print double (second printing [4]) showing the broken foot of “N”, broken “N” (third printing [7]), under inked and misplaced (pair) surcharge, generally fine mint. Also wide spaced “1 0” (soiled). (9). Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

$1 on 96c. grey-black with top margin showing the current number “14”, mounted in the margin only. A fine and desirable positional stamp. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

$1 on 96c. black (a deep shade), variety Chinese handstamp double, one each side, large part original gum with hinge remainder. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

$1 on 96c. in a range of shades from pale grey-black to deep grey-black, large part original gum; one thinned. Fresh. (4). Photo

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King George VI

1713 1713

1714

ᔛ P+ អ

1938-52 20c. imperforate plate proof in red on bluish paper, a block of four showing partial offset on reverse; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1938-52, a group of first day covers, various values to 80c.; two covers of each. Good to fine. (12 covers)

HK$2,000-2,500

1715 1715

1716

刂អ ᔛ B

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1948 Silver Wedding 10c. and $10 on illustrated C.P.A. first day cover, registered. Fine.

Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1949 Universal Postal Union 10c. to 80c. set of four in complete sheets of sixty, unmounted mint; a few tone spots and 10c. sheet with corner crease. 80c. with crack in rock variety [60]. S.G. 173-176

HK$6,000-8,000

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Queen Elizabeth II

1717 1717

1954 5c. to $10 set of twelve on illustrated first day cover; registered. Fine. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1718

1962 1c. to $20 on illustrated first day cover; very fine

HK$2,000-2,500

1719

1962 Postage Stamp Centenary 10c. to 50c. set of three on illustrated first day cover; ten cover in five different designs

HK$1,000-1,500

1962 Stamp Centenary Exhibition, 5c. to $1 on special envelope cancelled by fine strikes of the special Exhibition cancellation used on the first day (8.12). Fresh and fine.

(18 covers)

HK$1,000-1,500

1720

Hong Kong celebrates 150 years of postage stamps this year

1721

1721

刂+ ᔛ អ

2002 Cultural Diversity 10c. variety imperforate in a left margin block of four, unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 454 var. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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Postal Fiscals

1722

1874 1722

刂

$10 rose-carmine, part original gum; on thick paper and quite well centred for this stamp; central glue adherence and light hinge remainders, some light paper wrinkling. S.G. F3, £8000. Photo HK$35,000-40,000

Postage Dues 1723

刂

1923-56 2c. green, 4c. scarlet, 6c. yellow and 10c. bright ultramarine, each in a top right corner single with requisition “A”, mint; some gum toning and perf. splitting, a good group nevertheless

HK$1,500-2,000

Ex 1724

1724

刂+ ᔛ អ

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1938-63 2c. to 50c. set of seven in blocks of four, unmounted mint. S.G. D6-12, £568.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

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1725 Post Cards 1725

1880-95 4c. grey card to Cairo cancelled by Hong Kong 1895 (19 June) c.d.s. with Colombo (3.7), Suez and Cairo c.d.s. alongside; some soiling and creasing; an unusual destination. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

Revenues 1726

刂អ ᔛ B

1939-47 40c. orange and grey-green in a complete sheet of fifty, unmounted mint, plate 1; the sheet has been folded to fit into a small envelope with the result that there are many weak and some split perforations. Barefoot 166

HK$1,000-2,000

—— 1727 —— 1727

1728

ᔛ S

Consular Service: 1895 25c. to $20 set of eight handstamped “SPECIMEN”, each with left margin showing additional value; some creasing, a fresh and scarce set. Photo HK$15,000-20,000 An extensive collection of revenue stamps with Q.V. values to $10 green, some values with Hong Kong or Shanghai c.d.s., K.E.VII values to $3, K.G.V to $100; a wide selection of “B of E” with values to $5; various Q.E. Contract Note to high values and Stamp Duty values to $1200; also Foreign Bill K.G.V £5 and Consular Service $2 on piece cancelled by Hiogo handstamp. A very good lot, ideal for further development.

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Japanese Occupation

1729

1729

刂អ ᔛ B

1945 1.50y on 1s. brown in a complete sheet of one hundred, unmounted mint. This is a rare value in a complete sheet and offers an ideal opportunity for the specialist to study the constant plate flaws. S.G. J1, £3500. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

1730

Post Cards: 1942 First Anniversary of the Great East Asian War, both cards with commemorative folder, both cards bearing 2s. tied by the special commemorative shop in red (first day). Yang JPC2a

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 1942 First Anniversary of the Great East Asian War, both cards with commemorative folder (2 sets); cards and folder bearing 2s. tied by the special commemorative chop in purple (17.12)

HK$2,500-3,000

Postal Stationery: 1945 1.50y. on 2s. carmine Warrior Card, fresh and fine unused. Scarce

HK$1,000-1,200

1731

1732

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British Post Offices in China

—— 1733 —— 1733

刂+ អ

1917-21 $5 green and red on blue-green and $10 purple and black on red, $5 top left interpanneau corner block of four and $10 in right margin block of four, $5 mounted in the left margin only and $10 with a few tiny adherences on the reverse, otherwise unmounted mint. Fine and desirable multiples. S.G. 16-17, £5200. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

1734

1734

ᔛ S

1922-27 4c. carmine-red handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GB23, fine and lightly mounted mint. A very rare specimen stamp, possibly only two being recorded. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 Quote from K.L.Perrin (1972), “More rarely found are the 2c. and 4c. Script CA with italic SPECIMEN overprint. This pertains to the October, 1927, printing, which comprised of these two

denominations, of which the G.P.O. retained five sheets as ‘registration etc. specimens’. This must have been an error on the part of the G.P.O., since there was no change of colour or watermark from the 1922 printing, and it also ran counter to the policy of not ordering SPECIMEN overprints on lower values. It is presumably for this reason also that the ‘imprimatur’ sheets of these two stamps have survived and can be seen in the Postal Museum.

I have only recorded one copy (4c.).”

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Covers and Cancellations

1735 Admiralty 1735

1945 (28 Sept.) envelope to the Commander in Chief, Government House bearing K.G.VI 2c., 8c. and Centenary 5c., each tied by a good strike of the “ADMIRALTY” 31mm c.d.s. in purple. Fine and very rare. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 Note: 28th September 1945 was the first day on which adhesives had been put on sale again in Hong Kong and only three values were available at this time Airmails

1736

A ᔛ

1937 (25 Nov.) commercial envelope from Hong Kong to London, the adhesive has washed off, and bears a good strike of the boxed “DAMAGED BY SEA/WATER” in black; the reverse with U.K. “Found open or damaged” gummed paper seal. Recovered from the crash of Imperial Airways “Courtier” which crashed on landing at Phaleron Bay in Greece.

Photo

1736

1737

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1940 (25 May) envelope registered to Paris with manuscript “By Imperial Airways” in red ink, bearing Sun Yat Sen $6.25 franking tied by Shanghai machine cancellations, sent via Hong Kong with two “OPENED BY CENSOR/HONG KONG” censor seals, Hong Kong registered c.d.s. (28.5) and handstruck “TR” in turquoise, the earliest of only two recorded. A few minor cover faults do not detract from this intriguing marking. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1738 1738

1941 (7 Mar.) envelope from U.K. to Bermuda bearing Stamp Centenary 1⁄ 2 d. (3) and 1d. tied by Oxford machine cancellation, with Hong Kong boxed “NOT OPENED/BY/CENSOR” in violet below, the reverse with Victoria, Hong Kong (26.4). Fine and a very unusual misdirection. Photo

1739

1740

HK$1,500-2,000

1741

French Post Office in Shanghai 1739

1740

ᔛ

ᔛ

“5104” in Lozenge: 1862 24c. green cancelled by a neat and readable strike of the “5104”; clipped perfs at foot and tear at top. An attractive and very collectable example of this rare marking. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

–– 1862 48c. rose-carmine bearing a superb strike of the “5104”; some clipped perfs at right. An outstanding example of this postmark. Unique on this value. Photo HK$10,000-20,000 PROVENANCE:

Ryohei Ishikawa, December 1980 1741

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–– 1863-71 24c. deep green cancelled by a good strike of “5104” and light “B62”; a few faults but of good appearance and a collectable example. Unusual to have both cancellations. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

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1742 Instructional Marks 1742

Not Known: 1937 (6 Nov.) air mail envelope from Tunbridge Wells to “S.S. Ranchi”, Hong Kong, bearing K.G.VI 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d., manuscript “Not known” and “7d. to pay” in red ink, boxed “NOT RANCHI” and smudged “RETOUR”, the reverse with Hong Kong Postage Due 4c. and 6c. block of eleven tied by Victoria c.d.s. (23.11) and a superb strike of boxed “INCONNU/NOT KNOWN”. A charming cover, full of character. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1743 1743

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Received Damaged: 1918 (8 Feb.) envelope from Lisbon to Wenchow bearing Ceres 11⁄ 2 c. (other values washed off) tied by the despatch c.d.s. and large circular “CENSUR/NO.36”, bearing a fine strike of the large boxed “RECEIVED DAMAGED/AT HONG KONG” (Webb type DD) and Wenchow bilingual c.d.s. (8.5); the reverse includes Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. (6.5). Some damage from immersion in water, a fine examples of this very scarce Hong Kong marking. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

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1745

Return to Sender: 1949-50, post card to Hong Kong from Amsterdam bearing 471⁄ 2 c. franking tied by despatch c.d.s. and a fine strike of boxed “RETOUR” in black with small boxed “Non Réclaimé/Unclaimed” and large Return to Sender handstamp (Proud I50) in purple, the reverse with Returned Letter Office c.d.s.. (15.3); Window envelope from Milan which includes boxed “RETOUR” in black, boxed “Parti/Gone away” in violet, the reverse with Hong Kong Returned Letter Office c.d.s.; good to fine. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

Unclaimed: 1888 (5 Aug.) 2s. stationery card from Yokohama to the Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong, the reverse bears a good strike of boxed “Non réclamé/Unclaimed” (Proud I41) with Hong Kong (14.8) c.d.s. Fine

HK$1,500-2,000

1746 Insured Mail 1746

1925 (29 Sept.) Indian Official envelope double registered to Rawalpindi bearing K.G.V 2c. (2) and 20c. (12, on both sides) with manuscript registration number and pink “INSURED” label, insured for 3,000fr. and with several red wax seals on the reverse; light soiling but an unusual and attractive cover. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1747 Maritime Mail - The P & O Mails 1747

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A99: 1862 12c. greenish blue cancelled by a good strike of the “A99” barred oval; small defect lower right corner barely detracts from this rare stamp. Three examples are recorded (8c. and another 12c.). Photo

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1749

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1751

1752

1753

Maritime Mail - France 1748

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Anchor in Lozenge of Dots: 1863-71 2c. brown with a neat and central strike; exceptionally fresh and fine. Very scarce on this value and rare so fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Note: Webb records less that 25 examples of this postmark on Hong Kong stamps. This outstanding collections represents many years of endeavour.

1749

1750

1751

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–– 1863-71 4c. greenish grey with a good and central strike; the stamp is centred a little high. Not recorded by Webb on this value. Rare. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Anchor in Lozenge of Dots: 1863-71 6c. lilac, two stamps bearing good to fine strikes in blue and black; both stamps with straight edges and other faults. This is a very rare strike in blue. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

–– 1863-71 12c. blue bearing a superb strike; well centered and of outstanding quality.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1752

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–– 1863-71 12c. blue with a fine and upright strike; a little off-centre. Fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1753

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–– 1863-71 24c. green with a light and central strike; well centred and very fine.

A stunning example. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1754 1754

1755

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1757

–– 1863-71 30c. orange bearing a very good strike; the stamp is well centred, very slight soiling. Rare on this value. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

–– 1863-71 30c. mauve with a fine and upright strike, well centred and rich colour; very slight thinning at top does not detract from this appealing and rare stamp. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

Ryohei Ishikawa, December 1980 1756

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–– A small selection with 1862 2c. (R.P.S. Certificate, 1980), 1863-71 6c. and 48c.; with faults but still a very scarce group. (3). Photo

HK$3,000-5,000

Ligne S: 1878 (18 Sept.) 1877 16c. yellow cancelled by a neat strike of “LIGNE. S” c.d.s.; corner crease. Attractive and rare. Webb type T, who records only 8 examples. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

For Hong Kong to Shanghai Marine Sorter, type 6, please see lot 1046

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France: 1882 (8 July) envelope to Brest bearing Peace and Commerce 15c. tied by double-circle “CORR.D.ARM./LIG.N PAQ.FR.NO.10” (15.7) with a second strike at foot, the reverse with Paris and part arrival c.d.s. The envelope marked “W.L. 49, Hong Kong”.

A fine and unusual cover from the French forces in Hong Kong. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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–– Expeditionary Force: 1884 (21 Oct.) 1882-96 10c. green cancelled by a large part strike of “CORR.D.ARM./LIG.N PAQ.FR.NO.8” (?) in red (webb type N). Exceptionally fine and a great rarity. Only three examples recorded by Webb. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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1760 1760

1761

Royal Marine Commandos: 1946 (1 Feb.) stampless “On Active Service” envelope to Glasgow bearing a good strike of the double-circle “FIELD POST OFFICE/366” code “*” c.d.s.; clean and fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Note: Although this postmark was in operation for over a year, from 11.9.45 to 27.12.46, only about ten covers have been recorded 1761

–– 1946 (27 Dec.) stampless “On Active Service” envelope to Wellington, readdressed to London, bearing a good strike of “FIELD POST OFFICE/366” double-ring c.d.s.; the reverse with Wellington machine cancellation (8.1) and sender’s details, being a captain in 45 Commando. Fine and the latest recorded date of this postmark. Photo

HK$3,000-3,500

1762

Paquebots and Overseas Mail 1762

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GREAT BRITAIN:

1903 (19 Dec.) picture post card to Exeter bearing Hong Kong 1900-01 4c. carmine tied by a very neat strike of open top London c.d.s. and Exeter arrival in lower corner; a couple of light creases, otherwise fine. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

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2H62: 1880 10c. mauve cancelled by a well centred and very clear strike of the “2H62” barred oval; possibly a repaired corner perf. A fresh and delightful example of this rare and intriguing cancellation. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 LITERATURE: Webb, illustrated on plate 16

1764 Typhoon Chop 1764

1948 (4 Sept.) Bank of East Asia envelope registered locally bearing a fine strike of the single-ring c.d.s. in red, code “4” for registered mail, with the registration label and double-ring registered c.d.s. timed at “2 pm”; fine. Yang (c). Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

Collections and Ranges 1765

1766

1767

An accumulation of old album pages and stockleaves, fairly general selections and includes 1948 Silver Wedding $10 used, picture postcards (4) from 1899, airmail covers and some others. Very mixed condition

HK$2,000-2,500

A small selection which includes 1906-08 picture postcards (3), one to Hanoi, 1897 $1 on $2 Postal Fiscal perf.151⁄ 2 x15 unused, 1938 5c. on cover to Canton, Japanese Occupation 3y. on 2s. scarlet unused corner block of twenty-five and 1961 Hong Kong University illustrated first day covers (2)

HK$2,500-3,000

A duplicated collection/accumulation in large album, main strength in Q.V. issues and includes 1880 5c. on 8c. and 10c. on 16c. unused, 1891 Jubilee 2c. unused (2) and used (3), K.G.V values to $10 (4) and later issues plus China overprints and C.E.F.; some better postmarks noted, particularly French packet. Condition is very mixed but a good quantity and worth examination.

HK$10,000-15,000

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1769

Amoy 1768

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1769

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1865, 96c. olive-bistre cancelled by a central strike of Amoy Paid c.d.s. in red with a part strike of “B62” in blue; two pulled perfs. at right. Scarce on this value. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1866 (25 May) 1862 12c. pale greenish blue with right wing margin, cancelled by a good strike of red Amoy Paid c.d.s. overstruck by neat “B62”; slight ageing, fine and attractive.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1770 1770

1898 (9 June) printed envelope to Yokohama bearing 2c. carmine tied by type Dii c.d.s., redirected to Kobe with two different red c.d.s. and orange-red instructional handstamp.

An appealing cover. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Also see lot 1677 Canton Mail To United Kingdom 1771

1772

1773

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1837 (9 Mar.) William Wetmore stampless entire letter to London “per ‘Inglis’” and rated “1/4” and with a light strike of step-type “SHIP LETTER/DOVER” in red and London arrival c.d.s. (22.8). With the duplicate letter (less the outer wrapper) which seems to have been sent in the same letter; central filing fold

HK$2,000-2,500

1837 (24 Apr.) Wetmore entire letter to London carried on the “‘Lord Lowther’” being a duplicate of a letter written to Calcutta bearing, on the reverse, step-type “SHIP LETTER/BRIGHTON” and London arrival c.d.s. (12.11); horizontal and vertical filing folds.

The contents give details of the exchange rates and lack of cash, asking for help with an arrangement with a bank or commercial house for credit

HK$2,000-2,500

1837 (29 May) Wm Wetmore entire to London carried on “‘John Fleming’”, rated “1/8” and bearing, on the reverse, boxed “PENZANCE/SHIP LETTER” and London arrival c.d.s.

(10.11); horizontal filing crease. Contents of general business matters

HK$1,500-2,000

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1775

1776

1777

1778

1779

1837 (29 Aug.) S Wetmore entire to London “via St. Helena” and carried on the “Duncan”; the front is marked “private” and is without postal markings; horizontal fold.

Rare mail via St. Helena. Photo This letter was probably included in the letter sold by us last year in Hong Kong (lot 2608)

HK$2,500-3,000

1837 (15 Sept.) Wetmore entire letter to London marked “overland”, with manuscript note on reverse, “Should Mr. Wetmore not be in London this letter to be forwarded to him, if left for China to be returned ..”; without postal markings. Unusual

HK$2,000-2,500

1837 (13 Dec.) duplicate Wetmore entire to London, carried on the “Ingleborough” and rated “1/6” and showing, on the reverse, a faint strike of step-type “SHIP LETTER/WEYMOUTH” in red; horizontal fold. Contents refer to the price of tea dropping and that not much was happening; the original being sent on the “Stains Castle”

HK$2,000-2,500

1838 (6 Jan.) Wetmore entire to London, carried “per ‘George the fourth’” and rated “3/4”, on the reverse, a light strike of step-type “FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER” and London arrival c.d.s. (17.5). The contents with full details of a tea shipment plus descriptions of the different teas. Interesting details

HK$2,500-3,000

1838 (20 Feb.) Wetmore entire to London, carried on the “‘Copeland’”, rated “1/2” and bearing, on the flap, and light strike of double oval “SHIP LETTER/FOLKESTONE” and part London arrival (16.7); horizontal fold. The contents note the amounts shipped by the company to Great Britain as being, “Black teas ... 15,865,066 lbs; green teas ... 2,256,932 lbs and raw silk 1,389 piculs” as well as information on other ships and business in Canton Note: a picul is 133 1⁄ 3 pounds 1838 (14 Mar.) pair of Wetmore entire letters, original and duplicate, to London, the first sent “pr ‘Orixa’”, rated at “1/4” with a light strike of step-type “DEAL/SHIP LETTER” on face with, on the reverse, London arrival (21.7); the second sent on the “‘Walmer Castle’”, rated at “1/6” and bearing, on the reverse, step-type “SHIP LETTER/WEYMOUTH” partly overstruck by London arrival (10.8); both with horizontal fold. The contents refer to a shipment of 800 bales of cotton from Calcutta and the problem encountered without the original bills of lading. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$6,000-8,000

It is always interesting to have two brother letters, sent by different routes to ensure one arrives as quickly as possible. Here the second letter arrived nearly three weeks later, despite costing more to send 1780

1838 (20 Mar.) William Wetmore entire letter to London “per ‘Walmer Castle’”, rated “1/6” and bearing, on the reverse, a good strike of the step-type “SHIP LETTER/WEYMOUTH”, partly overstruck by London arrival c.d.s. (10.8). Interesting contents make reference to the opium trade, “... The fact is it is almost impossible to make sales unless we trust the Hongs...”, “... I am afraid the ... opium we have on hand will turn out at nearly a total loss, the quality of a great deal of it is very inferior indeed. Even the very best can scarcely be sold at any price.”; horizontal fold This letter was written six days later than the duplicate in the previous lot and travelled on the same ship, partly explaing some of the additional delay of those two covers

HK$2,500-3,000

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1781 Ex 1784 1781

1838 (15 Sept.) long, double page Wetmore entire letter to London by “Himmaleh via U. States” and rated “3/2”, the reverse bearing boxed “LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER” partly overstruck by London arrival (9.4); horizontal fold. The contents include a duplicate of a letter dated 1837 (23 Dec.) and gives the current details of ships and cargoes of tea and includes, “we are endeavouring to close sales of all of our opium” and the problems with some traders not having sufficient funds available locally. Unusual Pacific route. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Mail To U.S.A. 1782

1837 (11 Mar.) long, double page entire Wetmore entire to New York “pr Roman”, rated “6”, otherwise without postal markings; horizontal fold. The contents include the fact that the Chamber of Commerce discussed the question of consignors of goods being responsible for the payment of duties

HK$2,000-2,500

Incoming Mail 1783

1784

1785

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1834-35, a group of three Wetmore entires with 1834 (15 Mar.), without postal marking and including, “... Our Government having taken off the restrictions which they had inadvertently placed on British shipping, a brisk trade may be looked to with China, and many vessels are now preparing for that object, though it may yet be difficult to state what may be the immediate effect of the opening of the trade with that country, to which many have so eagerly been looking”; 1834 (22 Dec.) entire from Lima without postal marking and with general news including details of someone imprisoned for smuggling hats; 1835 (15 May) entire from Cleveland, Ohio, without postal marking. (3 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

1835 (May-June) two Wetmore entires from Macao, without postal markings but both with ink delivery markings on reverse; horizontal folds and light soiling. Scarce markings in ink. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1835-38, a group of four Wetmore entires from Macao, without postal markings, one with ink brush stroke delivery on reverse, another with just two written characters, one marked on front “favor of J.R. Mills Esq” and the last written from Brig John Gilpin off Macao marked “forwarded by D Olyphant Esq” (early forwarder); horizontal folds. (4 covers)

HK$6,000-8,000

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1836 (24 Jan.) Wetmore entire written from a ship off Lintin Island, “To be forwarded by the first opportunity”, otherwise without markings. The writer recounts his disastrous trip on the ‘Bombay’ which ran aground and, “...last night we fell foul of a ship at anchor, carried away our jib beam & lose the main-sail all to pieces” and severe (lung) sickness of the crew, “... one poor fellow, a seaman, who was quite hearty when I left the ship, was yesterday committed to his grave”. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

In the early 19th century Lintin Island was known as the outer anchorage for the European ships traveling to Canton.

They would have to stop at the island, have their cargo measured by the Chinese customs officials stationed there, and pay customs duties. In 1821 the Chinese government prohibited importation of opium into the country's ports. Lintin then became the base of drug smugglers. Old boat hulks, anchored near the island, would serve as warehouses and depots where imported opium would be reloaded to smaller boats to be smuggled into Canton and other ports. From the 1830’s until the conquest of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Lintin Island was the main base for the British merchants in the Pearl River delta area.

Opium ships at Lintin, 1824. William John Huggins

1787

1787

1836 (14 Mar.) William Wetmore entire from London bearing a very good strike on the address panel of the boxed chop of the firm Hua-mo in red; horizontal fold. A good cover. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

1788

1836-38, two Wetmore entires from Valparaiso with 1836 (15 Sept.) “private” entire bearing a fair strike of oval “Forwarded by/Alsop & Co./Lima” in red (not recorded by Rowe); 1838 (16 Jan.) entire sent “pr. Alexander Baring” with two small brush-stroke delivery characters on reverse; horizontal folds. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

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1838 (9 June) Wetmore entire to Canton “care of Messrs Leckie & Co, Bombay” and marked, “p overland”, rated “2/1” in red ink and bearing a superb strike of open-top London despatch c.d.s.; horizontal fold. Contents refer to the tea trade

HK$1,500-2,000

Incoming Mail - Forwarding Agents 1790

1791

1834-39, a group of entires with 1834 (29 Jan.) Wetmore from Philadelphia “1st via Buenos Ayres”, written on the flap, “forwarded pr Griffen by your mo ob sevt. B.F. & Co.” (B. Fuller of Philadelphia); the cover has a few splits. Enclosed is a newspaper cutting which includes, “A great sale of Canton silks was made yesterday. The company was very large, and bid with great spirit. The prices obtained were fully equal to those of last fall.”

1834 (4 June) to William Wetmore from his aunt on New Haven, sent “per Gaspar” and, on the back flap, “Forwarded by Wetmore Hoppin & Co”; a little soiled. 1836 (19 July) from Heath marked “... forwarded by your friend Messrs Sturges”. 1839 (19 Feb.) from Capetown marked “forwarded by Jamieson Wingate Co”; each with usual horizontal fold.

(4 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

1838 (29 Nov.) Wetmore entire from London “pr Psyche for Singapore” and marked “care Messrs Bousted, Schawbe, Singapore” with a poor strike of their oval cachet in black and sent on to Canton “pr ‘Spry’”; horizontal fold. Contents include a comparison list of the stocks of tea in the Port of London 1837 and 1838

HK$1,500-2,000

1792 1792

1885 (2 Oct.) envelope to U.S.A. “Per S.S. Gaelic” bearing 10c. green tied by a neat strike of type B c.d.s. and blank dumb cancellation, redirected several times with an array of transit marks including two boxed “MISSENT” and straight-line “FORWARDED”. An unusual cover with a lot of character. Photo

1793 1793 1794

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HK$5,000-7,000

1794

1891 (27 Jan.) 2c. Jubilee [5] cancelled by a neat and central strike of the straight-line “CANTON” c.d.s.; mark under the hinge on the reverse. Fine. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1891 (14 Feb.) 2c. Jubilee [3] cancelled by a neat and central strike of the Canton *, type C c.d.s.; small thin. Fresh and attractive. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1906 (8 Jan.) picture post card (the Viceroy’s Literary Club) to Newcastle-on-Tyne bearing K.E.VII 1c. block of four cancelled by 211⁄ 2 mm c.d.s. code “B” in brownish black with single yeardate (type Dv), a further strike alongside, Victoria transit (9.1); fine.

Photo

1796

1797

HK$4,000-5,000

1800

Shanghai 1796

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1797

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1798

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1799

1863 (24 Jan.) no watermark 24c. green cancelled by a fine and central strike of the type A c.d.s. overstruck by neat “B62”; a few short perfs. at left and creased corner.

An attractive example and an exceptionally early date. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1892 (25 Oct.) 2c. Jubilee [10] cancelled by a fine and neat strike of Shanghai code “C” c.d.s. Fine. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

“S1” Obliterator: A selection of the six different types in either blue or black with values to 1863-71 48c. (2) and 96c. including 8c. pair, also 1877 16c. yellow; condition is mixed in places. An unusual and interesting specialised group which is an ideal start for further development. (16)

HK$3,000-4,000

A general collection on leaves with Amoy with “A1” (3) and “D.27” (2) and a fair selection of c.d.s.; Canton “C1”, straight-line c.d.s. (8) and later; Chefoo 1915 picture post card; Foochow “F1” (6), 1910 picture post card of busy street scene; Hankow including a card of the Peking railway; Hoihow including thimble; Shanghai with “S1” in blue (15) and black (19), later c.d.s. in singles and multiples with some higher values and cards; Swatow “S2” and Tientsin; a little mixed in places as to be expected. A good general lot

HK$5,000-8,000

Japanese Post Offices Yokohama 1800 1801

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1863-71 4c. bluish slate, perf.121⁄ 2 watermark inverted, cancelled by a fine strike of the “Y1” obliterator in deep bright blue; fine and attractive. Scarce. S.G. 9fw, £800. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

A collection on leaves with “Y1” in blue (12) with values to 96c., in black with values to 16c. and 48c. (10); also “NAGASAKI/JAPAN” on 30c. with “H&S/BC” perfin; condition is mixed

HK$2,500-3,000

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Price Bid HK$ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid HK$ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

A trade and bank reference are required for NEW clients to Spink who wish to bid at this auction; either in person or by written bid. These should be sent and arrive at least SEVEN working days before the auction date. We regret that if these are not received, new clients may not be allowed to participate.

References can be e-mailed to: china@spink.com or Fax: +852 266 128 or Telephone: +852 25 300 100.

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AUCTION RESULTS Sale:

China & Hong Kong Stamps & Covers

Sale No:

11002

Date:

Sunday 23 January 2011

Venue:

Hong Kong

Spink & Son Ltd 69 Southampton Row Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET Telephone: (020) 7563 4000

The following prices in Hong Kong dollars do not include the buyer’s premium and are rounded to the nearest pound. Lots which did not sell are not shown.

Spink & Son are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

Lot 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044

Price HK$29,000 HK$21,000 HK$16,000 HK$310,000 HK$7,500 HK$9,000 HK$70,000 HK$6,500 HK$500 HK$4,000 HK$14,000 HK$700 HK$40,000 HK$7,000 HK$60,000 HK$7,000 HK$1,100 HK$800 HK$500 HK$1,200 HK$3,500 HK$7,000 HK$3,500 HK$2,000 HK$27,000 HK$2,100 HK$700 HK$4,500 HK$6,500 HK$65,000 HK$90,000 HK$20,000 HK$19,000 HK$17,000 HK$17,000 HK$8,000 HK$60,000 HK$110,000 HK$12,000 HK$12,000 HK$40,000 HK$8,000 HK$8,500

Lot 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075A 2076 2077 2078 2079 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088

Price HK$90,000 HK$14,000 HK$3,000 HK$32,000 HK$40,000 HK$65,000 HK$45,000 HK$24,000 K$3,100,000 HK$32,000 HK$105,000 HK$45,000 HK$16,000 HK$15,000 HK$11,000 HK$13,000 HK$380,000 HK$120,000 HK$32,000 HK$12,000 HK$4,000 HK$5,800 HK$100,000 HK$35,000 HK$17,000 HK$5,000 HK$5,000 HK$1,700 HK$5,500 HK$29,000 HK$1,000 HK$24,000 HK$12,000 HK$90,000 HK$23,000 HK$32,000 HK$35,000 HK$35,000 HK$35,000 HK$17,000 HK$160,000 HK$4,200 HK$7,000

Lot 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2132 2133

Price HK$60,000 HK$270,000 HK$17,000 HK$55,000 HK$20,000 HK$110,000 HK$3,200 HK$3,000 HK$3,000 HK$3,000 HK$3,000 HK$3,500 HK$100,000 HK$22,000 HK$3,000 HK$25,000 HK$2,300 HK$7,000 HK$65,000 HK$3,500 HK$4,500 HK$3,200 HK$48,000 HK$13,000 HK$8,500 HK$12,000 HK$8,000 HK$9,500 HK$40,000 HK$5,000 HK$14,000 HK$9,000 HK$11,000 HK$5,000 HK$12,000 HK$27,000 HK$27,000 HK$38,000 HK$13,000 HK$45,000 HK$500,000 HK$11,000 HK$8,500

Lot Price 2134 HK$26,000 2135 HK$4,800 2136 HK$11,000 2137 HK$12,000 2138 HK$24,000 2139 HK$4,000 2140 HK$4,800 2141 HK$55,000 2142 HK$19,000 2143 HK$7,000 2144 HK$5,500 2145 HK$11,000 2146 HK$14,000 2147 HK$4,000 2148 HK$10,000 2149 HK$3,500 2149A HK$1,300 2150 HK$85,000 2151 HK$100,000 2152 HK$58,000 2154 HK$3,500 2156 HK$15,000 2157 HK$6,000 2158 HK$9,000 2159 HK$3,200 2160 HK$16,000 2161 HK$7,000 2162 HK$2,900 2163 HK$1,900 2164 HK$1,700 2165 HK$9,000 2166 HK$12,000 2167 HK$6,500 2168 HK$75,000 2169 HK$26,000 2170 HK$15,000 2171 HK$22,000 2172 HK$26,000 2173 HK$12,000 2174 HK$16,000 2175 HK$16,000 2176 HK$11,000 2177 HK$5,200

Lot Price 2178 HK$2,400 2179 HK$14,000 2180 HK$14,000 2181 HK$13,000 2182 HK$7,500 2183 HK$19,000 2184 HK$6,000 2185 HK$13,000 2186 HK$29,000 2187 HK$13,000 2189 HK$11,000 2190 HK$18,000 2191 HK$9,000 2192 HK$23,000 2193 HK$8,000 2194 HK$2,500 2195 HK$3,800 2196 HK$3,000 2197 HK$12,000 2198 HK$2,500 2199 HK$800 2200 HK$5,200 2204 HK$2,100 2206 HK$110,000 2207 HK$2,100 2208 HK$14,000 2209 HK$4,000 2210 HK$12,000 2211 HK$4,500 2212 HK$26,000 2213 HK$18,000 2214 HK$4,000 2215 HK$2,200 2216 HK$800 2219 HK$1,900 2220 HK$4,000 2221 HK$6,500 2222 HK$1,200 2222A HK$2,300 2223 HK$3,500 2225 HK$2,600 2226 HK$2,300 2227 HK$2,800

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Lot 2228 2229 2230 2231 2233 2235 2236 2237 2238 2239 2240 2242 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2250 2256 2257 2258 2259 2260 2263 2264 2265 2266 2268 2269 2270 2272 2274 2276 2277 2278 2279 2281 2282 2283 2284 2286 2287 2289 2290 2291 2294 2295 2296 2297 2298 2299 2300 2301 2302 2303 2304 2305 2306 2312 2313 2314 2315 2316 2317 2318 2319

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Price HK$3,500 HK$5,800 HK$3,500 HK$3,500 HK$500 HK$2,800 HK$2,200 HK$2,000 HK$1,100 HK$800 HK$5,000 HK$1,100 HK$600 HK$1,700 HK$1,700 HK$2,200 HK$2,100 HK$1,100 HK$7,000 HK$5,000 HK$11,000 HK$11,000 HK$500 HK$1,000 HK$20,000 HK$1,900 HK$2,500 HK$1,200 HK$2,200 HK$2,100 HK$10,000 HK$13,000 HK$3,500 HK$3,200 HK$2,000 HK$1,000 HK$250,000 HK$20,000 HK$1,000 HK$800 HK$4,500 HK$12,000 HK$4,000 HK$3,600 HK$3,000 HK$2,200 HK$38,000 HK$22,000 HK$7,000 HK$3,500 HK$1,200 HK$4,000 HK$500 HK$15,000 HK$16,000 HK$3,200 HK$6,500 HK$3,000 HK$200 HK$5,500 HK$85,000 HK$58,000 HK$21,000 HK$12,000 HK$32,000 HK$3,500

Lot 2320 2321 2322 2323 2324 2325 2329 2330 2332 2333 2334 2335 2336 2338 2339 2340 2341 2342 2344 2345 2347 2348 2349 2350 2351 2352 2353 2354 2355 2356 2357 2358 2359 2360 2361 2362 2363 2364 2365 2366 2367 2368 2369 2370 2371 2372 2373 2374 2375 2376 2377 2378 2379 2380 2381 2383 2384 2385 2386 2387 2388 2389 2390 2392 2394 2395

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Price HK$9,000 HK$18,000 HK$42,000 HK$180,000 HK$7,500 HK$40,000 HK$1,000 HK$180,000 HK$3,800 HK$1,900 HK$25,000 HK$11,000 HK$8,000 HK$65,000 HK$40,000 HK$58,000 HK$160,000 HK$110,000 HK$29,000 HK$23,000 HK$25,000 HK$13,000 HK$15,000 HK$13,000 HK$10,000 HK$3,000 HK$3,200 HK$45,000 HK$500,000 HK$11,000 HK$7,500 HK$18,000 HK$5,500 HK$9,500 HK$10,000 HK$8,500 HK$4,200 HK$9,000 HK$4,000 HK$160,000 HK$260,000 HK$3,800 HK$3,500 HK$800 HK$2,600 HK$6,500 HK$6,000 HK$12,000 HK$2,000 HK$6,500 HK$32,000 HK$2,100 HK$13,000 HK$2,300 HK$6,500 HK$4,000 HK$2,000 HK$17,000 HK$20,000 HK$18,000 HK$100,000 HK$4,500 HK$13,000 HK$18,000 HK$2,100 HK$3,800

Lot 2396 2397 2398 2399 2400 2401 2402 2403 2404 2405 2406 2407 2408 2409 2410 2412 2413 2414 2415 2416 2417 2418 2419 2420 2421 2422 2423 2424 2425 2426 2431 2432 2433 2435 2436 2437 2438 2439 2440 2441 2443 2444 2446 2447 2448 2449 2450 2451 2452 2453 2454 2455 2456 2461 2462 2463 2464 2465 2466 2467 2468 2469 2470 2471 2472 2473

Price HK$2,000 HK$2,700 HK$24,000 HK$22,000 HK$13,000 HK$35,000 HK$65,000 HK$19,000 HK$80,000 HK$110,000 HK$35,000 HK$200,000 HK$220,000 HK$19,000 HK$1,000 HK$2,100 HK$7,000 HK$1,900 HK$18,000 HK$4,000 HK$21,000 HK$3,500 HK$5,200 HK$3,200 HK$3,000 HK$1,800 HK$3,000 HK$1,600 HK$2,100 HK$7,500 HK$8,000 HK$6,000 HK$3,500 HK$3,800 HK$8,000 HK$5,200 HK$7,500 HK$2,200 HK$36,000 HK$2,000 HK$3,000 HK$4,200 HK$4,000 HK$1,000 HK$2,200 HK$11,000 HK$2,800 HK$2,000 HK$2,000 HK$4,500 HK$1,400 HK$1,000 HK$2,800 HK$700 HK$1,100 HK$850 HK$800 HK$1,000 HK$850 HK$1,300 HK$1,000 HK$4,600 HK$7,500 HK$3,200 HK$2,500 HK$14,000

Lot 2477 2478 2479 2480 2481 2482 2483 2484 2486 2487 2488 2489 2490 2492 2493 2494 2495 2496 2497 2498 2499 2500 2501 2502 2504 2505 2506 2508 2509 2513 2514 2515 2516 2517 2518 2519 2521 2522 2523 2524 2525 2526 2528 2529 2530 2531 2532 2533 2534 2535 2539 2541 2542 2543 2544 2545 2546 2547 2548 2549 2550 2554 2555 2556 2561 2562

Price HK$2,600 HK$6,500 HK$15,000 HK$13,000 HK$6,500 HK$4,400 HK$10,000 HK$3,000 HK$1,400 HK$2,000 HK$1,500 HK$2,200 HK$1,800 HK$32,000 HK$90,000 HK$15,000 HK$12,000 HK$1,600 HK$30,000 HK$2,400 HK$3,800 HK$700,000 HK$32,000 HK$14,000 HK$4,800 K$5,500,000 HK$550,000 HK$3,000 HK$3,500 HK$2,700 HK$13,000 HK$20,000 HK$210,000 HK$32,000 HK$9,000 HK$1,000 HK$35,000 HK$35,000 HK$2,300 HK$3,500 HK$120,000 HK$5,800 HK$7,000 HK$4,200 HK$5,200 HK$7,500 HK$45,000 HK$4,200 HK$5,500 HK$2,300 HK$10,000 HK$10,000 HK$3,500 HK$6,000 HK$3,200 HK$12,000 HK$7,000 HK$4,000 HK$1,900 HK$2,800 HK$3,000 HK$1,200 HK$1,500 HK$4,500 HK$1,100 HK$3,000

Lot 2563 2564 2565 2566 2567 2568 2569 2570 2571 2572 2573 2574 2575 2576 2577 2578 2579 2580 2581 2582 2583 2585 2586 2589 2590 2592 2593 2594 2597 2598 2599 2601 2602 2603 2604 2605 2606 2607 2608 2609 2610 2611 2613 2614 2615 2616 2617 2618 2619 2620 2621 2622 2623 2624 2625 2626 2627 2628 2629 2630 2631 2632

Price HK$26,000 HK$2,100 HK$7,000 HK$6,500 HK$4,200 HK$60,000 HK$30,000 HK$42,000 HK$45,000 HK$8,000 HK$4,800 HK$19,000 HK$14,000 HK$42,000 HK$15,000 HK$4,800 HK$12,000 HK$10,000 HK$6,000 HK$13,000 HK$5,400 HK$7,000 HK$3,500 HK$3,800 HK$2,600 HK$4,800 HK$2,000 HK$2,100 HK$800 HK$5,800 HK$5,200 HK$22,000 HK$120,000 HK$11,000 HK$2,800 HK$3,500 HK$5,500 HK$2,600 HK$5,000 HK$4,200 HK$2,100 HK$2,400 HK$3,500 HK$2,000 HK$25,000 HK$2,100 HK$14,000 HK$4,200 HK$2,800 HK$1,600 HK$5,800 HK$3,500 HK$4,500 HK$2,600 HK$2,600 HK$3,000 HK$30,000 HK$3,000 HK$2,100 HK$2,600 HK$5,500 HK$7,500

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AUCTION RESULTS Sale:

The Mizhuhara Collection of Mongolian Stamps

Sale No:

11005

Date:

Sunday 23 January 2011

Venue:

Hong Kong

Spink & Son Ltd 69 Southampton Row Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET Telephone: (020) 7563 4000

The following prices in Hong Kong dollars do not include the buyer’s premium and are rounded to the nearest pound. Lots which did not sell are not shown.

Spink & Son are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

Lot 1501 1502 1503 1504 1505 1506 1507 1508 1509 1510 1511 1512 1513 1514 1515 1516 1517 1518 1519 1520 1521 1522 1523 1524 1525 1526 1527 1528 1529 1530 1531 1532 1533 1534 1535 1536

Price K$2,000,000 HK$95,000 HK$70,000 HK$450,000 HK$52,000 HK$25,000 HK$2,500 HK$80,000 HK$32,000 HK$21,000 HK$18,000 HK$7,500 HK$15,000 HK$21,000 HK$10,000 HK$30,000 HK$3,500 HK$4,000 HK$8,000 HK$16,000 HK$12,000 HK$35,000 HK$8,500 HK$8,000 HK$11,000 HK$250,000 HK$30,000 HK$190,000 HK$21,000 HK$21,000 HK$12,000 HK$230,000 HK$25,000 HK$700,000 HK$35,000 HK$120,000

Lot 1537 1538 1539 1540 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1549 1550 1551 1552 1553 1554 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559 1560 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 1566 1567 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572

Price HK$5,000 HK$4,200 HK$6,500 HK$6,500 HK$7,500 HK$8,000 HK$40,000 HK$23,000 K$3,100,000 HK$2,000 HK$4,200 HK$7,000 HK$48,000 HK$2,100 HK$1,800 HK$2,400 HK$1,900 HK$48,000 HK$75,000 HK$19,000 HK$12,000 HK$2,500 HK$2,100 HK$23,000 HK$25,000 HK$24,000 HK$25,000 HK$2,000 HK$25,000 HK$2,700 HK$30,000 HK$2,100 HK$9,000 HK$80,000 HK$20,000 HK$500,000

Lot 1573 1574 1575 1576 1577 1578 1579 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589 1590 1591 1592 1593 1594 1595 1596 1597 1598 1599 1600 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1608

Price HK$380,000 HK$450,000 HK$350,000 HK$100,000 HK$85,000 HK$85,000 HK$190,000 HK$28,000 HK$700,000 HK$480,000 HK$140,000 HK$350,000 HK$40,000 HK$48,000 HK$80,000 HK$140,000 HK$4,000 HK$13,000 HK$20,000 HK$29,000 HK$3,500 HK$1,800 HK$95,000 HK$25,000 HK$55,000 HK$1,400 HK$1,400 HK$7,000 HK$5,500 HK$3,000 HK$2,100 HK$2,000 HK$2,000 HK$6,000 HK$2,700 HK$16,000

Lot 1609 1610 1611 1612 1613 1614 1615 1616 1617 1618 1619 1620 1621 1622 1623 1624 1625 1626 1627 1628 1629 1630 1631 1632 1633 1634 1635 1636 1637 1638 1639 1640 1641 1642 1643 1644

Price HK$5,000 HK$25,000 HK$3,500 HK$4,000 HK$4,800 HK$3,200 HK$5,200 HK$6,500 HK$10,000 HK$3,500 HK$23,000 HK$22,000 HK$5,200 HK$3,000 HK$38,000 HK$3,200 HK$8,500 HK$10,000 HK$4,000 HK$38,000 HK$8,000 HK$32,000 HK$4,800 HK$35,000 HK$5,500 HK$19,000 HK$20,000 HK$2,800 HK$3,200 HK$4,200 HK$23,000 HK$50,000 HK$8,500 HK$10,000 HK$2,300 HK$13,000

Lot 1645 1646 1647 1648 1649 1650 1651 1652 1653 1654 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1661 1662 1663 1664 1665 1666 1667

Price HK$24,000 HK$22,000 HK$20,000 HK$4,500 HK$9,500 HK$9,000 HK$2,300 HK$32,000 HK$20,000 HK$2,500 HK$21,000 HK$11,000 HK$23,000 HK$2,400 HK$150,000 HK$70,000 HK$30,000 HK$3,500 HK$40,000 HK$26,000 HK$42,000 HK$2,900 HK$7,000

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we Spink China Limited contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

1

DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

2

3

Buyer’s Premium

means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity

means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee

means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery

means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price

means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot

means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any lot number in any catalogue;

Reserve

the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller

means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group

Spink China Limited, Spink and Son Ltd, and our associated companies.

VAT

Value added tax chargeable under the Value Added Tax Act in the United Kingdom and any similar replacement or additional tax.

SPINK CHINA’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1

All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

2.2

The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

BEFORE THE SALE 3.1

Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.2

Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

3.3.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.10, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this clause.

3.3

Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4

Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the auction. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.10 of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.10 shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2

Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us.

3.4.3

If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee.

3.4.4

We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5

Should Spink China Limited accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6

It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

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4.9

AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission We have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2

4.3

Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check.

Up to HK$1,000 HK$1,000 to HK$3,000 HK$3,000 to HK$6,000

Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

HK$6,000 to HK$10,000 HK$10,000 to HK$30,000 HK$30,000 to HK$60,000

Bidding as Principal

HK$60,000 to HK$200,000 HK$200,000 and up

When making a bid, you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4

Commission Bids

All commission bids should be sent to 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4ET, UK or 9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong up till 24 hours prior to the sale.

4.5

On-line Bidding

4.6

We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually Hong Kong dollars for auctions held in Hong Kong.

The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of Hong Kong dollar bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

by HK$50

by HK$100

by HK$200/300 or HK$3,200HK$3,500- HK$3,800- HK$4000

by HK$500

by HK$1,000

by HK$2,000 or HK$32,000HK$35,000- HK$38,000HK$40,000

by HK$5,000 Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by the Spink Group 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the seller’s agreement.

If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

4.7

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are:

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AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1

5.2

Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot. Import VAT and Refunds (Only for Lots shipped back to the United Kingdom) 5.2.1 Import VAT of 5% will be levied on the Hammer Price of all Lots that are shipped back to the United Kingdom after the sale.

5.2.2 Import VAT refunds 5.2.1 As we remain liable to account for import VAT on all Lots unless proof of export is held, you will be asked to deposit all amounts of import VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable import VAT will not be collected. In all other cases, credits will be made when proof of export is provided.

5.2.2 If you export the Lot from the United Kingdom you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 30 days of export. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the import VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the import VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.2.3 To apply for a refund of any import VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our accounts department clearly marked ‘import VAT refund’ within 30 days of export. No payment will be made where the total amount of import VAT refundable is less than HK$ 650.00.

5.2.4 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of import VAT is available from us.

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You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due on your invoice within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.3.2

You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we have released the Lot to you.

5.3.4

5.7

Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.7.1

(i)

Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer.

(ii)

By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink China Limited. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-Hong Kong bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment.

5.7.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.7.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us, and pay any balance to you;

By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 3% will be applied.

By American Express, a charge of 4% will be applied.

We are not responsible for any foreign exchange losses or charges that you may incur in connection with such card payments.

Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.4.1

Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full.

5.4.2

Lots may be collected from 9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. In the event where a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink China Limited has been presented to us, unless we specifically agree to the contrary, no Lots shall be released before the cheque or bank draft has cleared where such funds have been credited into our bank account.

A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from the time of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date of sale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink China Limited nor its employees nor agents shall thereafter be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, while any Lot is in or under their respective custody or control.

5.7.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.7.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.7.2

Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.7.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.7.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.7.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.8

Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within fourteen days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of HKD 30 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid.

If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.7.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due;

Collection of Purchases

5.4.3

5.6

It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties.

The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs

Payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by one of the following methods:

(iii)

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Export Licence 5.9.1

You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting.

5.9.2

Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.9.3

We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

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5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.10.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.10.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the auction date, that in your view the Lot concerned is a forgery;

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NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

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ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 8.1

8.2

Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

5.10.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days, in the same condition as at the auction date; and 5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.10.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8.3

5.10.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

Waiver 8.3.1

A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

8.3.2

Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

5.10.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

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COPYRIGHT 6.1

6.2

We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

8.4

Law and Jurisdiction 8.4.1

These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with Hong Kong laws.

8.4.2

The parties agree that the courts of Hong Kong shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker Your Specialists Stamps UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Europe - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez China - Anna Lee Coins UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Greg Cole Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger Wines China - Anna Lee Your Europe Team (London - Lugano) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team (New York - Dallas) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Philatelics George Eveleth Head of Numismatics Stephen Goldsmith Director of Finance & Operations Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley Your Asia Team (Hong Kong - Singapore) Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond Tat Neill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid

Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs, Books, Wines AUCTION CALENDAR 2012 Stamps 15 January 25 January 16 February 23/24 February Early March 15 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 11 April 3 May 10/11 May Early June 5 July 11 July 12 September 13 September 13/14 September 23 September Early October 14 November 6/7 December 12 December

Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous Ink

We insist that our printers source all paper used in the production of Spink catalogues from FSC registered suppliers (for further information on the FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premises and we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.

Hong Kong London London New York Hong Kong Lugano Lugano Lugano Lugano London London New York Hong Kong London London London London New York Singapore Hong Kong London New York London

12005 12001 12012

Fine Coins of China and Hong Kong The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Coins of Hong Kong and China Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and

Hong Kong New York London New York London New York Hong Kong London New York London

12026 315 12027

Banknotes of China and Hong Kong The Manfred Kranz Collection of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Notes Banknotes of the Ta Ching Government The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong New York London New York New York London New York London

12006 12006A 12006B 312 12022 313 314 12023 315 12024

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

12002 12003 12004

Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong New York New York London New York New York London

12007 312 313 12010 314 315 12011

The The The The

Collector's Series Sale Collector's Series Sale Collector’s Series Sale Collector’s Series Sale

New New New New

Fine Fine Fine Fine Fine

Wines Wines Wines Wines Wines

Hong Hong Hong Hong Hong

12013 12014

12015 12016 12017 12018 12019 12020 12021

Coins 14 January 16/17 January 29 March 18/19 May 28 June 22/23 August 28/29 August 27 September 13/14 November 4 December

Commemorative Medals Commemorative Medals

Commemorative Medals Commemorative Medals

12008 312 12009 313 12025 314

Banknotes 14 January 14 January 14 January 16/17 January 25 April 18/19 May 22/23 August 3 October 13/14 November 6 December Medals 19 April 19 July 22 November Bonds and Shares 14 January 16/17 January 18/19 May 1 June 22/23 August 13/14 November 28 November Autographs 16/17 18/19 22/23 13/14

January May August November

York York York York

Wines 8 March May July September November

For centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving our planet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both.

Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Collector’s Series sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part II The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Renowned Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmail Postal History and Memorabilia The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Brazil The Paulo Comelli “Grand Prix” Collection of Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarities including Uruguay - Part I The Collector’s Series sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Essays, Proofs and Stamps Great Britain Stamps specialised sale The Collector’s Series Sale Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV

of of of of of

the the the the the

World World World World World

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services Valuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Kong Kong Kong Kong Kong

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