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1287

1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $5 yellow green & rose, proof (Chan 103. Scott 97), Post Office fresh in unquestionable light green, imperforate on watermarked mesh wove paper, completely sound with full, balanced margins, the left appearing to be a sheet margin, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$2,600-3,000
CLOSED
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1288

1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $5 yellow green & rose (Chan 103. Scott 97), Post Office fresh with beautiful color and near-perfect centering, o.g., hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 14,170). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$7,000-9,000
SOLD for HK$3,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1289

1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $5 yellow green & rose (Chan 103. Scott 97), block of 4, a remarkable block in true yellow green shade, with excellent centering and strong perforations all around, small part o.g.; some light overall toning, otherwise Very Fine, a rare multiple. Scott $7,200 as singles (HK$ 56,690). (Image1)

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Est. HK$15,000-18,000
SOLD for HK$11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1290

1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), Post Office fresh with bold colors and crisp detail, nicely centered throughout, o.g., hinged (several lightly), Very Fine. Scott $2,222 (HK$ 17,500). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. HK$8,000-10,000
SOLD for HK$11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1291

1901-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢//$5 (Chan 116-120, 122-128. Scott 110-114, 116-122), the set complete less the 5c orange, Post Office fresh with crisp detail and strong colors, the $1-$5 values Extremely Fine gems, o.g., hinged, Very Fine or better. Scott $1,839 (HK$ 14,480). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. HK$6,000-8,000
SOLD for HK$9,500.00
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1292

1901-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 116-128. Scott 110-122), a lovely set with strong colors, each selected for centering and freshness, the dollar-values particularly choice, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$1,200-1,600
SOLD for HK$2,200.00
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1293

1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 50¢ yellow green, imperf between (Chan 125d var. Scott 119a var.), horizontal strip of 3, perforated all around, imperforate internally, clean and well-centered, tied by two blue Tientsin bilingual 12 JAN 08 cancels, Very Fine, a great rarity—not listed as a strip of three in Scott or Chan—in exceptional condition, with 2021 P.F. certificate as Scott #119a. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$8,500.00
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1294

Reference collection of Foochow and Chungking bisects (Chan 136A, 136B), the vast part devoted to a study of Foochow, replete with pieces, covers, and the key articles, especially the reference of Howard F. Bowker, including correspondence and early photographs of the important covers; the Chungking is represented by five covers; an important foundation for understanding the Foochow bisects. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1)

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Est. HK$3,400-4,500
SOLD for HK$24,000.00
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1295

1906, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ scarlet, Changsha bisect (Chan 136H. Scott 112 var.), fresh with immense color, tied by first day of use 10 APR 06 Changsha bilingual c.d.s. to local cover, Very Fine, sound and appealing. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$2,400-3,000
SOLD for HK$2,600.00
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1296

Post Office Forms, ca. 1905, "Chinese Imperial Post. Money Order" Form (Postal Notice I.32), with underprint in yellow green similar to that of the Express Letter Stamps, minor faults and some reinforced perforation separations, overall in a Very Fine state of conservation,

The Money Order system was established on January 1, 1898, with Remittance Certificates introduced on October 1, 1898. This item represents one of the few surviving examples of the Remittance Certificates' successors, the issuance of the Money Order Forms coinciding with the early period of the Express Letter Stamps. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000
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1297

Express Letter Stamps, 1905 (Nov. 4) first issue rouletted 10c olive green and pale green (Chan E1. Scott E2), middle portion, intense color, canceled by Foochow (7.15.1908) and Shanghai (7.20.1908) lunar daters, with "Shanghai/Jul 20" bilingual c.d.s. on reverse, Very Fine and choice. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. HK$2,000-2,600
SOLD for HK$3,000.00
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1298

Express Letter Stamps, 1906 second issue perf. 11 10c olive green and pale green (Chan E2. Scott E1), middle portion, canceled by Hankow c.d.s. (10.19), with Shanghai arrival c.d.s. (10.22) on reverse; negligible split between two perforations at right merely mentioned for accuracy, Very Fine. Scott $550 (HK$ 4,330). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$2,000-2,600
SOLD for HK$5,000.00
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1299

Express Letter, 1907, 10¢ light bluish green (Chan E3. Scott E3), complete stamp, numbered "559", fresh, without gum as issued; thinning in places, small corner crease at lower left of counterfoil and a few split roulettes, Very Fine appearance. Scott $3,250 (HK$ 25,590). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$5,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$36,000.00
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1300

Express Letter, 1912, 10¢ green (Chan E7. Scott E8), complete stamp, numbered "815", fresh, without gum as issued; barely perceptible grease outlines from hinges, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,600 (HK$ 12,600). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1301

1911, surcharges on Coiling Dragons, 3p-2r complete (Chan TB1-TB11. Scott 1-11), appealing with bright colors and sharp detail, all well-centered on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, choice set. Scott $3,255 (HK$ 25,630). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. HK$12,000-16,000
SOLD for HK$22,000.00
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1302

1899 (Apr. 19) envelope from Takushan to Frederica, Denmark (5.26), bearing C.I.P. 10c, canceled by "Chefoo" dollar dater, in combination with Hong Kong 10c with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (4.21), "Hong Kong/B" transit c.d.s. (4.25) on reverse, return address reads "E.N. Danish Lutheran Mission, Takushan, Newchwang", Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$1,500-2,000
SOLD for HK$1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1303

1899 (Sept. 4) large piece from Chefoo, bearing Germany Eagle 10pf light carmine and German "China" steep overprint 3pf yellow brown (Michel 47d, 1IIb. Scott 48, 1a) block of ten (2 x 5) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post" c.d.s. (9.7), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s. adjacent, the 3pf is oxidized in places and three stamps creased, Fine to Very Fine, a rare and spectacular piece franked with such a large multiple, with 2013 Steuer certificate. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$4,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$3,200.00
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1304

1899 (Nov. 16) neat envelope from Chefoo to Kiel, Germany (1.2.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.21), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 5pf green (Michel 2II. Scott 2) pairs (2) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/a" c.d.s. (11.28), sent from on board the S.S. "Hainan" (Hong Kong), Fine to Very Fine, rare and desirable usage. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$15,000-20,000
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1305

1899 (Nov. 11) ornamental envelope from Chefoo to Kiel, Germany (12.18), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.13), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 5pf green (2) and 10pf carmine (Michel 2II, 3II. Scott 2, 3) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/b" c.d.s. (11.13), roughly opened at back flap with two tears extending to front but not affecting stamps though one passes through the c.d.s. at top left, Fine to Very Fine, rare and outstanding usage, with 2004 Jäschke-Lantelme certificate. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$15,000-20,000
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1306

1899 (June 16) flimsy envelope/wrapper from Foochow to Howe, Nevraska (7.20), bearing C.I.P. ½c pair from the top of the sheet and 1c, canceled by "Foochow" bilingual c.d.s., "Shanghai" bilingual transit c.d.s. (on reverse), in combination with Japan Koban 2s with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. (6.20), opened out for display, the Koban 2s has perf. faults at top, Fine to Very Fine printed matter rate, ex Stephen Gates. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$4,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction