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Kelleher and Rogers Limited Sale: 45

Chinese Republic
1912 "Republic of China" Overprints
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2069
Symbol: o
Cat No: 164b

image image 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic of China" overprint, $1 red and flesh, inverted overprint (Chan 164b. Scott 158a), basic stamp position 45, overprint type 4, resilient colors, outstanding centering, clearly cancelled by "Kwangtung, Kwangchow" (Canton) c.d.s. of 17 June, 1st year (1912), one thin perforation at left which is of no consequence to the exceptional quality of what is one of the great rarities of the early Republic, Very Fine, and one of the finest examples extant, especially so with such a legible cancellation.

There are probably only 10 or so documented examples of this variety known to date. Of these, only four examples, including the above, have the complete "June 17 1st year date".

From studies undertaken of the genuine extant examples, it appears that all were used on the same day, 17 June 1st year (1912), in Kwangtung, Kwangchow, though the city and province names are not legible on some of the examples.

Expertization
Gebrüder Senf, Leipzig.

Provenance
Brun Pederson, Stanley Gibbons (London), 15.2.1980, lot 1302
Henry Nyi, Interasia (Hong Kong). 25.9.2011, 2115.

References
Henry Nyi, "The Inverted Overprint 'Chung Hwa Min Kuo'. The Republic of China $1.00 Value of the 1912 Issue (Scott No. 158a)," The China Clipper, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 196-199. This is number 4 of the eight examples recorded in this article.
Man Yung, "A Survey of the Inverted Song Type Chinese Overprint 'Republic of China' on One Dollar Wild Goose Stamp," China Philately (Beijing), No. 4 (July, 1992), pp. 26-28. This is number 4 of the nine examples recorded in this article. Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2070
Symbol: *BL
Cat No: 167, g

image image 1912, Commercial Press "Republic of China" overprint, 1c. ocher, variety without overprint (Chan 167, g. Scott 161, d, var.), double pane of forty with interpane margins at top and left and sheet margin at right, variety overprint misplaced to top slightly slanting, resulting in the four stamps in lower row of right pane without overprint, fresh, unused with traces of original gum, wax backing paper adhering to back of a large part of the block, a few split perforations at corners, Very Fine and a striking multiple. Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2071
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: 172b

image image 1912, Waterlow "Republic of China" overprint, 3c blue green, inverted overprint (Chan 172b. Scott 166a), bright color, well centered, unused without gum, faint age spots on reverse, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce stamp unused.

Provenance
Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 742.
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 231. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2072
Symbol: C
Cat No: 172b

image image 1912, Waterlow "Republic of China" overprint, 3c. blue green, inverted overprint (Chan 172b. Scott 166a), on reverse of 1913 (May) red-band envelope (opened out for display) to Shanghai (15.5), cancelled by "Nanking City" bilingual c.d.s. and additionally tied by "Nanking/26" framed handstamp in red, Very Fine and immensely rare commercial usage of this variety.

Provenance
Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 745.
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 233. Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00

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1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2062
Symbol: *
Cat No: 141

image image 1912, Foochow, "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $1 red and flesh (Chan 141. Scott 135), remarkably deep fresh colors, well centered within large margins, unused with large part original gum, small hinge remainder, Very Fine.

Only 96 stamps were overprinted/sold.

Expertization
B.P.A. certificate (2012). Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2063
Symbol: *
Cat No: 142a

image image 1912, Foochow, "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $2 claret and yellow, basic stamp with re-entry (Chan 142a. Scott 136 var.), deep bright colors, outstanding centering, unused with large part original gum, Very Fine and fresh. A great rarity.

Only 96 stamps were overprinted/sold.

Probably only two examples of the re-entry variety exist in unused state, with a third used example also recorded. Another unused example with this variety was recently sold in a Kelleher & Rogers auction, 14 December 2021, lot 1237.

Expertization
B.P.A. certificate (2012). Est. HK$80,000-120,000

Est. HK$80,000-120,000

Opening HK$ 40,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2064
Symbol: *
Cat No: 143

image image 1912, Foochow, "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $5 myrtle and salmon (Chan 143. Scott 137), deep rich colors, well centered, fresh, unused with large part original gum, paper hinge remnant and a few tiny age spots there, Fine to Very Fine and fresh.

Only 280 stamps were overprinted/sold. Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2065
Symbol: *
Cat No: PN7

image image 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 10¢ blue, unissued (Chan PN7), crisply printed basic stamp with rich, clear overprint, disturbed o.g.; perforation toning, still Fine to Very Fine and rare, with 2024 P.F. certificate.

Following the October 1911 Revolution, the postal authorities ordered the Statistical Department to overprint "Provisional Neutrality" on the fifteen values of the unwatermarked Coiling Dragons issue. The Republican Government objected, however, criticizing the wording and ordering all such overprinted stamps suspended from sale and returned to the Shanghai General Post Office for further processing. Only the 3c and $1 to $5 denominations were briefly put on sale at Foochow for a few days in February 1912, thus making it into collectors' hands. This is one of the eleven values successfully recalled by the Republican Government. Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2066
Symbol: *
Cat No: 149

image image 1912, Nanking "Provisional Neutrality" overprint $1 red and pale rose (Chan 149. Scott 143), with sheet margin at right, brilliant colors, centered just to foot, wonderfully fresh, unused with practically full original gum, Fine to Very Fine

Expertization
Experts & Consultants certificate (2012). Est. HK$20,000-24,000

Est. HK$20,000-24,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2067
Symbol: *
Cat No: 150

image image 1912, Nanking, "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $2 carmine and yellow (Chan 150. Scott 144), a magnificent example from the lower left corner of the sheet with intact sheet margins, vivid colors, fresh, unused with large part original gum, Extremely Fine and quite exceptional.

Expertization
Gebr. Senf handstamp guarantee.
Signed Livingston.
Experts & Consultants certificate (2012).

Provenance
Ellery Denison, Christie's Robson Lowe (Zurich), 23.11.1988, lot 1119.
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 185. Est. HK$40,000-50,000

Est. HK$40,000-50,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2068
Symbol: *
Cat No: 151

image image 1912, Nanking, "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $5 myrtle and salmon (Chan 151. Scott 145), with sheet margin at foot, incredibly deep rich colors on bright white paper, choice centering, unused with practically full original gum, Extremely Fine

Expertization
B.P.A. certificate (1952).
Philatelic Foundation certificate (2003). Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00

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1915-1919 Hall of Classics Issues
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2073
Symbol: S
Cat No: 248S

image image 1914-19, First Peking printing, $20 black and yellow, overprinted "Specimen" (Chan 248S. Scott 242), superb color of exceptional brightness and intensity, outstanding centering, unused with large part original gum. Very Fine and fresh. Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2074
Symbol: **
Cat No: 248

image image 1914-19, First Peking printing, $20 black and yellow (Chan 248. Scott 242), deep bright yellow color on fresh white paper, centered just to foot within full margins, large margin at top, mint, original gum, never hinged, minute inclusion on reverse of no significance, Very Fine. Est. HK$40,000-50,000

Est. HK$40,000-50,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2075
Symbol: **
Cat No: 245a

image image 1914-19, First Peking printing, $2 black and blue, center inverted (Chan 245a. Scott 237a), a stunning example from the top right corner of the sheet with complete selvedge on two sides, deep bright colors, characteristically centered to lower left within large margins, unused with full original gum, stamp never hinged, hinged in margin only. Extremely Fine. Of peerless quality, and one of the most notable and desirable examples of this rare variety.

Only two sheets of fifty (100 stamps) were printed with the center inverted.

Although a number of marginal examples are known, this is believed to be one of only two surviving corner examples.

References
Huang Kuang-Sheng, The Chinese Philatelist (Manila), No. 39 (1991), p. 38. Est. HK$800,000-1,000,000

Est. HK$800,000-1,000,000

Opening HK$ 400,000.00

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1922-1925 Surcharges on Junk Peking Printings
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2076
Symbol: *
Cat No: 280a

image image 1923, Junk, First Peking printing, surcharged in red, 2c on 3c blue green, inverted surcharge (Chan 280a. Scott 247a), deep bright color, characteristic centering to lower right, fresh, unused with large part original gum, customary flat gum and streaks, Very Fine.

It is believed that there are less than twenty examples known of this error. According to contemporary reports, thirteen of these stamps were acquired at the port of Wanhsien in July, 1924, by Dr. A. Germain, the medical officer on the French gunboat "Balny". He applied two of the stamps to separate covers which he mailed to himself locally and sold ten mint examples to the French dealer Theodore Champion.

Our auction records list fourteen unused examples and two single stamps used on separate envelopes.

Expertization
Sven-Eric Beckeman photo opinion. Color photocopy.
R.P.S. certificate (2010).
B.P.A. certificate (2011).

Provenance
Ellery Denison, Christie's Robson Lowe, 23.11.1988, lot 1160.
Jane and Dan Sten Olsson, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 31.7.2010, lot 362. Est. HK$350,000-400,000

Est. HK$350,000-400,000

Opening HK$ 180,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2077
Symbol: *
Cat No: 281a

image image 1925, Junk, Second Peking printing, surcharged in red, 3c on 4c slate gray, inverted surcharge (Chan 281a. Scott 274a), vibrant colors and strong impression of both basic stamp and surcharge contrasted by its bright white paper, fresh, unused with large part original gum, faintest trace of gum thinning which has barely disturbed the paper fibers and microscopic pinhole at lower right, which are not mentioned on the accompanying certificates, complete hinge from the Starr collection still adheres, Very Fine.

The Rarest of the Four Treasures of the Republic.

Only ten examples (seven unused and three used) of this error were originally reported discovered.

Expertization
Clear Peter Holcombe certificate (1991).
Sven-Eric Beckeman photo opinion. Color photocopy.
Clear R.P.S. certificate (2010), with pencil memo "gum slightly toned". Color photocopy.
Clear B.P.A. certificate (2011).

Provenance
Lloyd S. Ruland.
Major James Starr, Sotheby's, 13.9.1991, lot 806.
Jane and Dan Sten Olsson, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 31.7.2010, lot 363.

Our records show five recognized unused examples of this rarest of varieties.
  • E.H. Finegan, Harmer, Rooke (London), 14.10.1937, lot 719; Sir Percival David, Robson Lowe (London), 9.11.1965, lot 301; Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 361.
  • Dr. Robert C.H. Lee, J.R. Hughes (San Francisco), 16.11.1963, lot 335; Dr. Chang Min-Sheng. Illustrated in Prize Selections from the ROCPEX Taipei '81, p. 270.
  • Dr. Warren G. Kauder, Robson Lowe (London), 2-4.5.1972, lot 311. Illustrated in Prize Selections from the ROCPEX Taipei '81, p. 270.
  • Godfrey Mellor, Robson Lowe (London), 15.5.1969, lot 2385.
  • Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 806; Jane and Dan Sten Olsson, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 31.7.2010, lot 363. The above lot.
Est. HK$700,000-900,000

Est. HK$700,000-900,000

Opening HK$ 360,000.00

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Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2078
Symbol: o
Cat No: 281a

image image 1925, Junk, Second Peking printing, surcharged in red, 3c on 4c slate gray, inverted surcharge (Chan 281a. Scott 274a), good color, well centered just to top, with three large margins on the other three sides, lightly canceled by "Shanghai" segmented c.d.s., Fine to Very Fine.

Expertization
Pascal Scheller certificate (2009).

Provenance
M.D. Chow, Sotheby's (Hong Kong), 29.4.1996, lot 479.
Huang Ming-Fuang, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 21.6.2003, lot 412.

Our records show three recognized used examples of this rarest of varieties.
  • Sir Percival David, Robson Lowe (London), 9.11.1965, lot 302; "Twyste", Spink (Hong Kong), 20.11.2005, lot 1134. Used on piece with complete "Peking" segmented c.d.s.
  • P.H. Ward; Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 807; Mizuhara Meiso, Christie's Robson Lowe (Hong Kong),1.11.1995, lot 2827. Canceled by "Shanghai" c.d.s.
  • M.D. Chow, Sotheby's (Hong Kong), 29.4.1996, lot 179; Huang Ming-Fuang, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 21.6.2003, lot 412. Canceled by "Shanghai" segmented c.d.s. The above lot.
Est. HK$300,000-400,000

Est. HK$300,000-400,000

Opening HK$ 150,000.00

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1941 American Bank Note Company (New York) Issue
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2079
Symbol: **
Cat No: 508a

image image 1941, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, New York printing, $2 black and blue, center inverted (Chan 508a. Scott 461a), deep rich colors on bright white paper, characteristic centering frame to foot, mint, o.g., never hinged, a few negligible dull patches in gum and trivial black specks on reverse of no importance to the overall Very fine and fresh quality of this popular twentieth century rarity.

Only one sheet of fifty is believed to have been printed with this error. Est. HK$400,000-500,000

Est. HK$400,000-500,000

Opening HK$ 200,000.00

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Silver Yuan
Sale No: 45
Lot No: 2080
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: SPN5

image image 1949 (May), Flying Geese San Yi Printing Press prepared for use but not issued, 50c green (Chan SPN5), with sheet margin at top, bright color, good to large margins, unused without gum as prepared, Very Fine and fresh. One of the great rarities of the Silver Yuan stamps.

Provenance
Milan Pittman, Interasia (Hong Kong), 28.4.2012, lot 628. Est. HK$20,000-24,000

Est. HK$20,000-24,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00

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