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Chinese Republic and Foreign Post Offices Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1257
Symbol: P
Cat No: D93-D98
Postage Dues, 1945, Second Chungking Central Trust printing, $2-$30 complete (Chan D93-D98. Scott J87-J92), attractive set of six, fresh and bright with full margins capturing mid-line marginal markings, Very Fine. Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:45:07 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1258
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1912.
1912 red-band envelope from Kalgan to Peking, franked on reverse with C.I.P. 3c blue green, canceled by segmented lunar dater and showing "Kalgan/1" rectangular handstamp in red adjacent, with arrival c.d.s. on front; the stamp has small marginal corner defect at top right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$800-1,000
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:45:26 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1259
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1916.08.28
1916 (Aug. 28) envelope ("Inspectorate General of Customs/Peking" wax seal on flap) from Peking to H.G. Fletcher at the Customs in Tengyueh, via Shanghai (8.31), Yunnanfu and Hokow, showing "Postage Paid" framed handstamp and "Peking (1)" bilingual dispatch c.d.s., with transits and "Tengyueh" arrival c.d.s. on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:45:45 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1260
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1935.04.10
1935 (Apr. 10), Message-Reply Card sent from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Nanchang, China, 1¢+1¢ green Washington (#UY7) uprated by "U of M"-perfined 2¢ Washington, from the University of Michigan's Alumni Catalogue Office and addressed to Nanchang, China; message card with manuscript "Address insufficient/Return", Ann Arbor wavy line cancel plus light Shanghai 8 JUN 35 roller; dotted-rim Nanchang receiver of May 4 on reverse; pre-printed message, reply card not used, Fine to Very Fine, uncommon Jiangxi Province destination. Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:46:03 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1261
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1940.01.18
1940 (Jan. 18) Dr. Sun Yat-sen 15c postal stationery card from Shanghai to Tel Aviv, Palestine, bearing 1931 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Second London printing 15c scarlet (Chan 323. Scott 301), canceled by "Shanghai" dotted rim datestamp, showing Egyptian "Censorship Dept./M" bilingual double-ring handstamp and violet "Palestine/Passed by/Censor/T.5" hexagonal handstamp adjacent, Very Fine wartime usage to an unusual destination. Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:46:23 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1262
Symbol: **
Cat No: PS16
1915, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" 1st overprint on Hall of Classics, 1st Peking printing, $1 black & ocher (Chan PS16. Scott 16), fresh and bright bottom margin pair with sheet number and partial imprint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely positional. Scott $290 (HK$ 2,280). Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:47:11 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1263
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1919.05.31
1919 (May 31), Registered Official cover from Talufan to Tihwa, large cover franked by perfined "For Use in Sinkiang"-overprinted First Peking 5c and 6c Junks (Chan #PS6, PS7; Scott #6, 7), the stamps cancelled by two of three bilingual "Tihwafu/(Urumtsi) 8 5 31" daters; reverse with similar, blurry Turfan dater; expected edge wear and toning for such a large item, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive piece with uncommon perfined adhesives. Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:47:39 EST
Sold For 0
Chinese Republic
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1237
Symbol: *
Cat No: 142
1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $2 carmine and yellow (Chan 142. Scott 136), deep colors, well-centered, fresh, mint, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 B.P.A. certificate. Scott $5,000 (HK$ 39,370).
Only 96 stamps were overprinted or sold. Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 65,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:22:55 EST
Sold For 65000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1238
Symbol: **/*
Cat No: 152-166
1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), wonderfully preserved with bold color and fresh paper, the dollar values particularly nice; 1c pair never hinged; 4c no gum, all other values with hinge still attached, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,830 (HK$ 14,410). Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:27:22 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1239
Symbol: *
Cat No: 152-166
1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), fresh-faced with bold color and clean detail, nearly all with four full margins, o.g., hinged, Very Fine overall, a wonderful set to enhance any album page, $5 signed Bühler, 2c & 16c also with signatures. Scott $1,828 (HK$ 14,390). Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:28:06 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1240
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 168
1912, Commercial Press "Republic of China" overprint, 2c deep green (Chan 168. Scott 162), two panes of twenty (4 x 5) with interpane or sheet margins on two or three sides, one showing small surcharge imprint; unused with full original gum, two stamps have small gum skips, Fine to Very Fine and fresh. Scott $1,500 as singles (HK$ 11,810). Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:29:42 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1241
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 168
1912, Commercial Press "Republic of China" overprint, 2c deep green (Chan 168. Scott 162), two panes of twenty (4 x 5), one with interpane or sheet margins on two sides showing small surcharge imprint; unused with large part to much original gum, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,500 as singles (HK$ 11,810). Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:31:03 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1242
Symbol: *
Cat No: 184-195
1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), with bright colors on fresh, clean paper; nicely centered, o.g., hinge attached, Very Fine. Scott $1,984 (HK$ 15,620). Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:31:53 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1243
Symbol: *
Cat No: 194
1912, Revolution Commemorative, $2 yellow brown (Chan 194. Scott 188), a magnificent example, Post Office fresh with outstanding impression, color and freshness, plus exceptional centering, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine+, a gem. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,870). Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:32:18 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1244
Symbol: *
Cat No: 196-207
1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), each in wonderfully vibrant color on bright, clean paper; 50c to $2 hinge remnant, others with hinge still attached, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,183 (HK$ 9,320). Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:33:46 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1245
Symbol: **/*
Cat No: 249-270
1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢-$5 (Chan 249-270. Scott 248-267), top margin plate number singles, fresh and clean with robust color and solid centering throughout, the $1-$5 values with large-part imprint captures as well; all never hinged (hinged in selvage only), less 1½c, 15c, 3c, $2 and $5, which are adhered to quadrille page, Very Fine, a lovely group. Scott $441 for hinged (HK$ 3,470). Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:34:53 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1246
Symbol: *
Cat No: 254b
1923, Junk, Second Peking printing, 4¢ gray (Chan 254b. Scott 253 var), bottom margin strip of 3 with plate number and part imprint, a lovely positional of this error, with clean color and full margins, o.g., hinged; toning, but Very Fine nonetheless, a piece to delight the specialist. Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:35:26 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1247
Symbol: **
Cat No: 271
1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $10 brown purple & green (Chan 271. Scott 268), top margin plate number single with part imprint, Post Office fresh in glowing colors, beautifully centered on pristine paper; partial sheet number additionally appears in selvage tab, Very Fine, a pretty stamp. Scott $575 for hinged (HK$ 4,530). Est. HK$2,000-3,000
Est. HK$2,000-3,000
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:37:46 EST
Sold For 16000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1248
Symbol: **
Cat No: 272
1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $20 blue & deep purple (Chan 272. Scott 269), top margin plate number single with part imprint, a simply awe-inspiring example, with bold colors in perfect registration and with flawless impression; near-perfectly centered with partial sheet number in selvage as well, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, Very Fine, a top-notch top value. Scott $1,200 for hinged (HK$ 9,450). Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:39:03 EST
Sold For 19000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1249
Symbol: **
Cat No: 361, 738
1939-47 Dr. Sun Yat-sen $5 type III, Series 3, and $1000 Series 14 (Scott 361, 738), two examples of the former and one of the latter, each dramatically misperforated, unused, the $1000 o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:39:38 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1250
Symbol: *
Cat No: 508a
1940, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, New York printing, $2 black and blue, center inverted (Chan 508a. Scott 461a), a marvelous example of this famous 20th century error, characteristic centering frame to foot, deep rich colors, pristine white paper from face except for the faintest traces of ageing at top just affecting two perforations, unused with part original gum, barely perceptible corner crease in margin at lower right; despite these negligible faults which are merely mentioned for accuracy, this remains a Very Fine appearing and eminently collectible example of this iconic error, of which only one sheet of 50 is believed to have been printed. Scott $180,000 (HK$ 1,417,320). Est. HK$500,000-600,000
Est. HK$500,000-600,000
Opening HK$ 460,000.00
Sold...HK$ 440,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:40:21 EST
Sold For 440000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1251
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: 628
1942, Anhwei "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in red on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16c olive brown (Chan 628. Scott 526bx), unused without gum as issued, centered to lower right; light vertical crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550 (HK$ 4,330). Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:41:38 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1252
Symbol: *
Cat No: 684, 687
1943 Honan surcharges 20c on 13c Hong Kong Martyr watermarked and 20c on 17c Dr. Sun Yat-sen Series 5 (Chan 684, 687. Scott 533m, 542m), fresh unused with large part original gum, hinge remainders, Very Fine. Scott $560 (HK$ 4,410). Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 0.00
Sold...HK$ -2,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:42:10 EST
Sold For -2600
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1253
Symbol: o
Cat No: 804a
China, 1946, Dr. Sun Yat-sen $70 rose violet, perf. 14 (Chan 804a. Scott 573 var), a choice used example of this very rare perforation type, which Chan lists as the perf 16 variety, cancelled by "Nanking" bilingual c.d.s. of Sept. 18, 1947, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Opening HK$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:42:31 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1254
Symbol: S
Cat No: MS1 var.
1941, Thrift Movement souvenir sheet overprinted for the Russian Philatelic Society Exhibition in Shanghai on Feb. 28, 1943, with "Specimen" overprint in English and Cyrillic in blue, minor ageing in margin at right, nevertheless Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:42:47 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1255
Symbol: **
Cat No: MS2
1944, War Refugees souvenir sheet (Chan MS2. Scott B9a), group of 20 sheets, o.g., never hinged; a few have light gum creasing, two also with a minor spot of gum disturbance, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,200 (HK$ 17,320). Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:44:13 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1256
Symbol: *
Cat No: A1-A5, A6-A10
Airmail, 1921-29, First & Second Peking printings complete (Chan A1-A5, A6-A10. Scott C1-C5, C6-C10), fresh, clean pair of sets, o.g., hinged, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:44:36 EST
Sold For 1600
Foreign Offices in China
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1264
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Foreign Post Offices in China, Substantial Mint and Used Collection, 1894-1920, comprising French Offices in China, including Scott #12A, o.g., 18-33 var., o.g. or used, 33-44 used and J28 used; Canton with #65-81, o.g. or used; Hoi Hao with #67-82, o.g.; Kwangchowan; Mongtseu with #13 used; Pakhoi with #52-69, o.g.; Tchongking with #12, 15, 16, o.g.; and Yunnan Fou with #15 used; British Offices, German Offices, Italian Offices, Japanese Offices, and Russian Offices; some faults, Very Good to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:48:15 EST
Sold For 9500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1265
Symbol: C
Cat No: Germany 1901
German Offices in China, 1901 (May 26) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card to Saalfeld, Germany (July 21), datelined "Tsingtau den 7 Juin 1901" but indicia canceled by "Peking" oval bilingual datestamp (May 26), showing "Deutsche Seepost/ Shanghai-Tientsin/a" oval datestamp (6.6) alongside, in combination with Kiautschou 5pf green, canceled by "Tsingtau/ Kiautschou" c.d.s. (6.7), the card has exquisite handpainted illustration of Dragon on reverse, the card is soiled and has small faults, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:49:19 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1266
Symbol: C
Cat No: Japan 1901
1901 (Mar. 9) envelope from Chefoo to San Francisco (Mar. 14), via Yokohama (Mar. 22), franked with C.I.P. 10c green, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Japanese P.O. oveprinted 10c blue, canceled by "Shanghai/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. (Mar. 14), the C.I.P. has a short perf., otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:49:44 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1267
Symbol: C
Cat No: US 1919
1919 (Sept.). Post Office Department Official Business cover from Shanghai to Boston, legal-size corner card envelope, franked with strips of three each 6¢ on 3¢ and 10¢ on 5¢ US Offices in China (Scott #K3, K5), tied by two strikes of the "U.S. Postal Agency" oval cancel; Registered with handstamped box and manuscript number on front, and appropriate violet Registry Section transits (Chicago, SEP 29) and receiver (Boston, OCT 1); file folds not affecting the stamps, Fine to Very Fine, attractive usage. Est. HK$2,400-3,000
