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Kelleher and Rogers Limited Sale: 27

China
China: All Periods and Areas

Stamp Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1001
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Massive stock, a huge, exceptionally well-organized, mostly mint old-time stock of tens of thousands, all arranged by issue, with quantities of up to perhaps 100 or so of each, housed in Scott- and/or Chan-numbered glassines filling three good-sized boxes; China proper begins with the Coiling Dragons and includes extensive Junks, excellent Sun Yat-sen types with surcharges, Martyrs, wartime surcharges, Domestic Postage Paids with 20¢ and 50¢ Interior surcharges, CNCs, Golds, etc.; we also note strong Provinces, with quantities of Scott #29-34, 51-53, 74-89 (5 complete sets), J6-J9 (14 sets including blocks); Hunan Province complete in light quantities; Fukien with blocks of 4; extensive Sinkiang, Shensi complete in pairs and singles; North East with #47 (block of 7); Japanese Occupations and much, much more. Fresh, Very Fine, a useful, unusual lot uncommon to the marketplace these days; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 45,000 - 55,000. Est. HK$45,000-55,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$45,000-55,000

Opening HK$ 60,000.00
Sold...HK$ 60,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:07:48 EST
Sold For 60000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1002
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Nice, mostly used collection, 1878-1949, substantial collection on album pages, chock full of premium items such as (used unless noted) Scott #1, 2 (2), 3, 5, 7, 8 (2), 9 (2, rough & smooth perf types), plus small dragons, red revenues #78 (mint & used), 80, #52 (mint, scarce), good Coiling Dragons & overprints, Junks, 1920s commemorative issues, C1-C10 (mint) & much more. Nice lot, generally fresh and F-VF, well worth a careful review.
Estimate HK$ 28,000 - 32,000. Est. HK$28,000-32,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$28,000-32,000

Opening HK$ 34,000.00
Sold...HK$ 34,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:08:40 EST
Sold For 34000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1003
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Powerful, mostly mint selection of Imperial and early Republic issues, valuable and mostly clean selection in glassines, including quantities of mostly used Small Dragons, plus other highlights like Scott #20n, a fresh, full o.g. second print Dowager; mint #42, 62, 74 and 77, plus used #76, good quantities of mint I.C.P. and C.I.P. Coiling Dragons, #107-109, 120, 122, 159, quantities of used #73-74, #243-246 corner margin blocks of 4, #270-273 top margin imprint blocks of 6, #C6-C8 top margin imprint blocks of 6, #239 used, and much, much more, largely Fine to Very Fine, a valuable lot of popular material, worth a review.
Estimate HK$ 26,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$26,000-30,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$26,000-30,000

Opening HK$ 55,000.00
Sold...HK$ 55,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:09:48 EST
Sold For 55000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1004
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image China, Extensive, duplicated holding, very substantial holding of thousands, comprising oftentimes duplicated China, mint or used to 1949, then mostly all mint Taiwan thereafter, all housed in Scott-numbered glassines; we note a sampling of better like used Scott #2 (2), 3, mint or used Dowagers and surcharges, 78 (2), 78b and 82, plus mint #11 (2), 25 (2), 77, 80, 423a, plus quantities of Coiling Dragons and Junks, Sun Yat-sen and surcharge issues, Back-of-the-Book issues, Japanese Occupations, Treaty Ports, Provinces, Foreign Post Offices, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a solid lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:10:47 EST
Sold For 24000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1005
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Excellent, wide-ranging accumulation of yesteryear, valuable and very diverse, substantial accumulation including scores of old glassines, packed with often-duplicated issues from the Small Dragons on, including Dowagers, Coiling Dragons, Junk issues with quantities of $20 (Scott #219), etc.; we also note #361 imperforate pane of 50, #E10 complete strip, 7¢ "Republic of China" overprint (#152) blocks of 23 and 25, ½¢ I.C.P. pane of 20, #Q20-Q22 (60 of each in blocks), 2¢ on 3¢ surcharge (#247) block of 50, several Postage Due issue panes of 25, 20¢ Interior surcharge issues in singles and pairs with "Specimen" overprints, some Shanghai and Taiwan, about seven PRC 8f Workers Issue covers with Shanghai print 12½, etc., Fine to Very Fine, wonderful mix for sure; examine.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 65,000.00
Sold...HK$ 65,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:11:45 EST
Sold For 65000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1006
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image China, Nice, premium mint or used selection, lovely holding comprising mostly "better" items on a stockpage, including highlights such as 3c, 5c and 6c Mollendorf printings; 1ca and 5ca wide margin setting used Large Dragons; 3c and 5c thin paper Large Dragons and 3ca thick paper Large Dragon; we also note good Small Dragons, 1c and large 2c mint Red Revenues, large and small 2c used Red Revenues, mint $1 ICP, $1 and $5 Waterlow Republic of China overprints and more, mostly Fine to Very Fine, solid mix of popular material; examine.
Estimate HK$ 16,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$16,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:13:15 EST
Sold For 22000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1007
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image China, Excellent accumulation from a fine consignment, nice group of better odds-and-ends on a group of stockpages, brimming with useful sections including a lovely group of pakua cancels, some on better individual stamps like Dowager surcharges, etc., all with good to choice strikes; we also note good mint or used Postage Dues, 1912 commemorative issues mint or used to the $2, ICPs, CIPs to the $1, Statistical Department Republic of China overprints including mint $2 and $5 values, Sun Yat-sen provincial issues and more, Fine to Very Fine, lovely lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:14:02 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1008
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image China, Sheet and part-sheet accumulation, substantial vintage-era accumulation of sheets, part-sheets, blocks, etc., from post-War China and PRC, including China Scott #361 (5 panes of 50); some Liberated Areas, such as #7L1-7L5 (about 300 sets in blocks), 7L19-7L23 (about 30 sets); PRC with #49-56 in part-sheets of 99; Taiwan Unit issue surcharges, etc.; we also note some Yang-listed Liuking Central China Locals, etc., o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, interesting mix; examine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:14:55 EST
Sold For 30000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1009
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Fantastic Coiling Dragon and Junk issues & Republic of China-overprint variety selection, wonderful mint or used holding of 29 select items, including Coiling Dragon bottom, top or marginal imperforates; several Junk issue fantail varieties; six Waterlow or Statistical Department "Republic of China" overprint varieties including basic stamp, broken "one" types or retouches, missing characters, etc., Fine to Very Fine, an excellent group for the specialist; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:15:45 EST
Sold For 20000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1010
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image China, Valuable and diverse "caboose" lot from a powerful consignment, fantastic, mostly mint selection from a terrific consignment, with a wide range of premium items such as Scott #270-273 Specimens; Sinkiang #39-42 Specimens; China #471, 493 block of 4, unauthorized Chi Yang Gold Yuan issue, 657A, B9a, C6-C10, J1-J6, 6N20-6N29, 6N21a, 6N23a-6N29a; Taiwan #1255-1258, 1257a; Chefoo #13-15, Ichang #1-8, and more. Fresh, generally Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:17:38 EST
Sold For 36000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1011
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image China, Mixed-up accumulation of thousands, substantial, mostly mint selection, comprising mostly older issues, including #C6-C10 in blocks of 4, plus loads of additional Airmail multiples, lots of early commemoratives, wartime issues, some Local Posts, and just about anything and everything else; very interesting but lacks organization, Fine to Very Fine, a solid lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:18:21 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1012
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image China, Substantial, wide-ranging consignment balance, interesting selection including a nice range of 1948-49 Air lettersheet usages to the U.S., a nice-sized group of post-War covers, some Taiwan and PRC First Day Covers, Russian Offices in China #66 sheet of 25, glassines with nice 20¢ Interior surcharges, plus lots of additional material including some currency notes, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice mix, worth a careful inspection.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:19:11 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1013
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Attractive and clean old-time back-of-the-book collection, lovely vintage collection in very nice quality, offering lots of better items such as Scott #B1-B3 mint singles, blocks varieties, plus two select covers; B9a (used); C6-C10 (2); extensive and very specialised Great Wall Airmail issues by printing, wide and narrow types; strong surcharges including #C59 (2), etc.; we also note strong Postage Dues like #J1-J6, J9-J14, J15-J16, J25-J33, J34-J42, J43-J50, J51-J58, J59-J119, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, attractive lot, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:20:01 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1014
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Selection, useful group of material in one binder plus some album pages, etc.; bulk of coverage and value lies in PRC, which includes some mostly used earlier issues through the 1970s, plus some 1980s mint like Scott #1211-1214, 1255-1270, 1761, etc.; we also note some used issues with no great surprises, Fine to Very Fine with better, useful little mix; worth a review.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:20:51 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1015
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image China, Substantial, mostly used accumulation of thousands, extensive old-time holding loosely arranged and housed in glassines or envelopes, with coverage apparently from the Junks on; mostly older issues present, ideal for the cancellation enthusiast or packet maker, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:21:57 EST
Sold For 5500


Cover Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1016
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image China, Outstanding and valuable postal history accumulation, lovely selection of approximately several hundred or so items with a high percentage of premium items throughout; we note nice selections of Gold and Silver Yuan covers, excellent and extensive commemorative cancelled covers from the 1920s-'40s, several nice mixed Gold and CNC-franked covers, numerous choice North East Province covers, wonderful military covers and more; a super holding loaded with better items, Fine to Very Fine, a careful inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 80,000.00
Sold...HK$ 80,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:23:01 EST
Sold For 80000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1017
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image China, Excellent postal history accumulation, wonderful, substantial and diverse holding of many dozens of items, including good Foreign Offices, etc., with a couple nice 1850s French military "Armée d'orient" covers, good German covers with Feldpost and Boxer items, U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai, POW mail, a couple very nice Silver Yuan covers, lots of Junk-period covers with railway cancels, several nice Japanese Occupation items, 1920s commemorative issue-franked covers and more, Fine to Very Fine, solid lot with many premium items; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-15,000

Opening HK$ 38,000.00
Sold...HK$ 38,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:23:58 EST
Sold For 38000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1018
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Outstanding collection of Postage Due covers, a wonderful and diverse range of 27 covers, demonstrating a wide variety of Postage Due usages from the Coiling Dragon and Junk periods to the post-WWII years; includes a fine array of domestic or international usages, with many different Chinese Postage Dues used on cover, various postage due markings, Scott #J1-J5 in blocks of 5 or 6 accepted as postage, etc., fresh and Fine to Very Fine, a superb lot for the specialist; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:24:54 EST
Sold For 24000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1019
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Excellent postal history accumulation, lovely and diverse selection of approximately 75 or so covers or postal stationery items; we note a used vertical format postal card used; several early commemorative issue-franked covers, including Scott #243-246 on cover and 270-273 on cover; several early PRC covers to the U.S., wartime usages, Censored covers, a few Hong Kong items, nice Junk issue covers, etc., condition varies on some, but bulk Fine to Very Fine, nice mix; examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:25:50 EST
Sold For 26000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1020
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Interesting and diverse postal history selection, nice, varied group of approximately 75 items, including a couple nice Silver Yuan covers, several attractive early Taiwan Province covers, a few interesting Foreign Post Office items (including an 1868 letter to France, franked by 80c stamp cancelled "5104", written in English about the wine trade), lots of CNCs on "long box" surcharge covers, a few decent paquebot-cancelled picture post card usages, etc., Fine to Very Fine, some nice pickings among the ordinary; worth a careful review.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 32,000.00
Sold...HK$ 32,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:26:52 EST
Sold For 32000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1021
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Excellent, mostly early 20th-century postal history accumulation, wonderful group of over 60 items, most from about 1901 to the 1920s, including a lovely array of Coiling Dragon or Junk issue-franked picture post cards, nice Censor covers from the WWI years, a couple choice Japanese Occupation covers, a couple Manchuria Province covers, an excellent postally used MLO cover from Lintien to Kiun, etc.; not included in the total are 11 interesting 1860-75 missionary letters (only) from son to father, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a nice range of material; examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 32,000.00
Sold...HK$ 32,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:27:35 EST
Sold For 32000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1022
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Worthwhile postal history selection, useful and diverse selection of 21 covers the earliest being several nice Junk issue covers, then onto some lovely SYS issue frankings, nice CNC's high value frankings, a nice gold yuan cover etc., good mix, mostly Fine to Very Fine, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,200-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,800

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:28:14 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1023
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image China, Lovely selection of 14 commemorative cancel covers, attractive group with stamps cancelled by various commemorative chops; some covers are First Day Covers with complete sets, others bear Japanese Occupation issues, with a couple more unusual items including a censored 1943 cover bearing 50c on 16c Kiangsi overprint along with three other stamps, plus a clean Canton-to-Peking First Flight, etc., Fine to Very Fine, interesting group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:29:44 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1024
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image China, Excellent 19th century to early 20th century postal card selection, 15 items, including a 1c green vertical format card used to Weert, Holland (stamp missing); a lovely 1c card uprated by pair of 2c Coiling Dragons with lunar cancels via French Post Office to Holland from Luanfu; half of 1c green vertical format paid-reply card locally used at Shanghai, with Concordia Club message; a locally used at Shanghai ROC overprinted paid-reply card; a lovely 1905 1c card usage, Shanghai to Foochow, with advertisement for calendar company, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice lot of popular material; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,800-4,200

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:30:40 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1025
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image China, Nice selection of 35 mint postal cards, clean, very nice quality group, including 1c red First Issue card (5), 1c green Coiling Dragon card, 1c green 1912 "Republic of China"-overprinted card (5), 1c green ROC flag design (6), 1c green Junk (5), 2c deep green Junk, plus 12 Sun Yat-sen cards, including a couple 15c red paid-reply cards, and a $50 on $10 double surcharge variety, etc., mostly Very Fine, attractive group; worth a look.
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,800-4,200

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:31:44 EST
Sold For 17000

Worldwide A-Z
China

Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1026
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Cat No: LS18, LS22

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image Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 6ca red brown and 16ca scarlet, wove paper (Chan LS18, LS22. Scott 21, 25), beautiful, super high-quality group of three items, comprising 6ca (Scott #21, Livingston #31 printing 58), plus two lovely examples of the 16ca (Scott #25, Livingston #34 printing 62) in different shades and paper types. All fresh, Very Fine+, choice.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:32:17 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1027
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Cat No: LS22

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image Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 16ca scarlet, wove paper (Chan LS22. Scott 25. Livingston 34), printing 62, an impeccable example, pristine mint with huge margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem! .
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:32:55 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1028
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Cat No: LS27 var.

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image Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 3ca terra cotta, wove paper variety, printing 37a (Chan LS27 var. Scott 28 var. Livingston unlisted), a splendid used example, tight margins as always, fresh, a stunning example of the great Shanghai Large Dragon, cancelled by customary Shanghai "large belt buckle" postmark in brown; with usual, deeply cut horizontal lines above and below central compartment as always, resulting in normal splits, Fine to Very Fine, less than 5 used examples are believed to exist.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:33:55 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1030
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Cat No: LS58b

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image Shanghai, 1873, First Candareen Provisional Small Dragon, 1ca on 4¢ gray lilac, inverted surcharge (Chan LS58b. Scott 52a), wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered with bold, red centrally struck cancel, Very Fine, scarce variety.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:34:38 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1031
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Cat No: LS64

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image Shanghai, 1877, Third Candareen Provisional Small Dragon, 1ca on 3ca rose on rose, blue surcharge (Chan LS64. Scott 78. Livingston 85), a lovely example, cancelled by Shanghai Local Post small garter cancellation in blue; tiny closed perforation tear at upper left margin, Fine to Very Fine, a very scarce issue (Livingston: SS), signed E. Diena, with 2017 Experts and Consultants Ltd. photo certificate. Scott $475 (HK$ 3,650).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:35:00 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1032
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Cat No: LS74

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image Shanghai, 1873, First Candareen Provisional Small Dragon, 1ca on 4¢ gray lilac, red surcharge (Chan LS74. Scott 53. Livingston 63a), a spectacular, sound unused example showing unbroken "D" in "CAND" type, wonderfully fresh and well-centered, unused without gum, Very Fine+, a particularly choice example of this rarity, with only a handful of examples extant (Livingston: RR), signed J.B. Moens Bruxelles handstamp, with 2017 Experts and Consultants Ltd. photo certificate. Scott $9,000 (HK$ 69,230).
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$20,000-30,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$20,000-30,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:35:35 EST
Sold For 15000

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1033
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image Shanghai, 1888 (Oct.), locally used cover, franked by two copies of 20cash perf 15 Dragons (Scott #111) tied by red "Local Post Office Shanghai" Large Garter cancel; reverse shows blue Shanghai Local Post Oct. 19[?] 88 receiver, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:36:38 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1034
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image Shanghai, 1893 (May), Registered locally used "Postage Paid 1 cent" envelope entire (Livingston E1f), clean, attractive entire on manila paper, showing bold red "Registered" straightline handstamp, with additional franking in the form of a full pair of 1¢ on 2¢ and half of 1¢ on 2¢ adhesives (5¢ additional postage), all tied by blue Shanghai postmarks; reverse shows blue "Shanghai/MY 29/93/Local Post" receiver. Fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:37:38 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1035
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image Shanghai, 1893 (May), Registered locally used "Postage Paid 1 cent" envelope entire (Livingston E1f), lovely entire on manila paper, showing red straightline "Registered" handstamp, along with framed "Registered/No. 305 [manuscript]" handstamp; entire bears additional franking in the form of ½¢ on 5¢ full stamp, plus two 1ct on 2¢ full stamps, all tied by blue Shanghai Local Post cancels; reverse shows blue "Shanghai/MY 29/93/Local Post" arrival, Very Fine, a scarce and delightful usage.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:38:14 EST
Sold For 3400

China
Chinese Empire

Local Posts
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1036
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Cat No: Collection

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image Amoy and Hankow, Powerful old-time collection, lovely and clean, neatly assembled and well-annotated, beginning with a nice section of parallel mint and used Amoy with good provisional surcharges, Scott #11-13 mint and used, 18-20 mint and used, 21a, good Postage Dues highlighted by #J12 mint, etc.; Hankow is next up, and is outstanding, beginning with a superb mint set of #1-3, 4-8 in singles and pairs, along with good used Second Issues with multiples, etc.; we also note duplicated #9-10, 11-15 mint and used, 17-18 used, 19-23, 25b (2), 25c (2), strong used Dues, etc. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine or better, a lovely lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:38:44 EST
Sold For 14000

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1038
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image Kewkiang, 1894 (July 9), registered cover sent Kewkiang to Shanghai, lovely and rare cover with manuscript "Registered" on front, with reverse showing violet "Kewkiang/9-JUL 94/Local Post" oval postmark; front shows near-perfect strike of the rare "Kewkiang/PAID/Local Post" handstamp (Livingston #PF1); cover addressed to Gunzberg, with "Municipal Council, Kiukiang" imprinted on flap; couple harmless toned spots on front, still Very Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:39:59 EST
Sold For 8500

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Chinese Local Posts: Wei Hai Wei
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1039
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Cat No: LWH1

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image Wei Hai Wei, 1898, First Issue, 2¢ black on red (Chan LWH1. Scott 1), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:40:31 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1040
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Cat No: LWH3-4

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image Wei Hai Wei, 1899, Second Issue complete, 2¢ red & 5¢ olive green (Chan LWH3-4. Scott 3-4), exceptionally fresh, with full very clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:41:08 EST
Sold For 1900


Chinese Empire
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1041
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh, select set with beautiful colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:41:38 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1042
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a clean, fresh set, nicely centred with wonderful rich colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:42:14 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1043
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a wonderful used set offering rich, intense colour and excellent centring, Very Fine and select.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:48:06 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1044
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), beautiful, clean set with excellent, fresh colours and nice centring, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:48:34 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1045
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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a lovely, pristine used set, well-centred with bold, strong colours, Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:43:41 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1046
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), vivid, sharp colours and lovely centring, Very Fine, a nice set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:44:18 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1047
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), splendid, hand-picked set with beautiful colours and wonderful centring, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:44:41 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1048
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), bold rich colour with excellent centring, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:45:12 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1049
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), gorgeous, select-quality set; well-centred with vibrant colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:45:38 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1050
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), beautifully centred with exquisite, vibrant colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:46:10 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1051
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), wonderfully fresh with beautiful colours, Very Fine, choice set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:46:39 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1052
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh and clean, well-centred set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:47:11 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1053
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Cat No: 43103

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca to 5ca, specialist's delight (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), an extensive all-used holding of 79 stamps comprising 1ca (19), 3ca (22) and 5ca (38); we note a nice variety of cancels, including various Customs daters, etc., the majority are fresh; expect the occasional smallish flaws typically found in a holding of this size, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful holding; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 140,000. Est. HK$120,000-140,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$120,000-140,000

Opening HK$ 90,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:49:23 EST
Sold For 90000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1054
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Cat No: 1, 3

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image China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca and 5ca, selection (Chan 1, 3. Scott 1, 3), attractive grouping of 16 items, all mint / unused, comprising 1ca (7) and 5ca (9); couple smallish flaws, most no gum, a couple regummed, but mostly Fine to Very Fine, with good perforations, colours and centring.
Estimate HK$ 35,000 - 45,000. Est. HK$35,000-45,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$35,000-45,000

Opening HK$ 75,000.00
Sold...HK$ 75,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:51:02 EST
Sold For 75000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1055
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Cat No: 2

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image China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), a lovely example, cancelled by perfect, near-maximum strike of rare "Custom-House/Wuhu" oval, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:52:13 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1056
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Cat No: 2d

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image China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red, plate flaw at right corner claw (Chan 2d. Scott 2 var.), a wonderful example of this eye-catching plate flaw, fresh and nice centred, o.g.; a single short perforation at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:52:58 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1057
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Cat No: 43196

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image China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), a very attractive complete set with bold, vivid colours, each expertly regummed; 5ca tiny sealed split between perforations at bottom, Fine to Very Fine+, lovely appearance for this scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:53:31 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1060
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Cat No: 4

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image China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), lovely, attractive selection of three examples, each fresh and nicely centred, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:55:11 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1061
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Cat No: 4

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image China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), three fresh and lovely mint examples, two no gum, the third with full o.g. and hinge remnant; one with roughish perforations, another with trivial thin speck, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:55:41 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1062
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a superb-quality used set, with incredibly vivid colours; lightly cancelled, with 1ca and 3ca showing Customs daters, Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:56:14 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1063
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a splendid, very select-quality set with amazing, vibrant colours and excellent centring, Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:56:52 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1064
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), exceptional set displaying wonderful, vivid colours; fresh and well-centred, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:57:20 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1065
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a lovely, clean set with lovely colours and excellent centring, Very Fine, nice trio.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:57:45 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1066
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), splendid set offering bold, intense colours; wonderfully centred, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful used set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:58:19 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1067
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Cat No: 43290

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a beautiful, hand-picked set, wonderfully fresh and well-centred with great colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:58:57 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1068
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Cat No: 43385

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.), clean, exceptionally fresh and nicely centred, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 22:59:50 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1069
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Cat No: 43385

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.), exceptionally fresh with bold colours, Very Fine, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:00:16 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1070
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Cat No: 43385

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.), lovely set with strong colours and excellent centring, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:00:51 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1071
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Cat No: 10

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image China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca green, rough perf varieties (Chan 10. Scott 7 var.), lovely, fresh group of four nice mint, rough perforation types, each with good colour and nicely centred, three examples o.g., one without gum, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:01:27 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1072
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Cat No: 7-9, 10-12

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca to 5ca, rough & smooth perforation types (Chan 7-9, 10-12. Scott 7-9), a wonderful and very extensive all-used specialist's selection totalling 86 items; comprises 1ca (10), 3ca (40) and 5ca (36), majority are fresh; a few smallish flaws as to be expected in a holding of this nature, Fine to Very Fine, with lots of premium examples, be sure to view images on the web—this is a great lot.
Estimate HK$ 130,000 - 150,000. Est. HK$130,000-150,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$130,000-150,000

Opening HK$ 110,000.00
Sold...HK$ 110,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:02:01 EST
Sold For 110000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1073
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Cat No: 7, 10

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image China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca and 3ca, smooth and rough perforation types (Chan 7, 10. Scott 7, 7var, 8, 8var), lovely and attractive, all-mint / unused selection of 21 items, comprising 1ca smooth perforations (8), 1ca rough perforations (8), 3ca smooth perforations (2) and 3ca rough perforations (3); generally fresh and well-centred with good colours, about half with original gum (others no gum); an occasional smallish flaw, though largely Fine to Very Fine, a solid lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 35,000 - 45,000. Est. HK$35,000-45,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$35,000-45,000

Opening HK$ 45,000.00
Sold...HK$ 45,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:02:39 EST
Sold For 45000

China
Chinese Empire

1883 Large Dragons on Thick Paper
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1074
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, substantial selection of 52 defective examples, sizeable group, nearly all used, comprising the 1ca values (13), 3ca (23) and 5ca (16) with all three printings represented; faults range from minor to major with perforation clips and tears, missing corners, creases, small holes, etc.; that being said, still an effective study group, examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:04:24 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1075
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image China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, selection of ten used examples, all used selection comprising 1878 thin paper 1ca (blunted perforations at left), 3ca (2, one copy with a few nibbed perforations at left), 5ca (3); wide margin 3ca, plus thick paper 3ca rough perforations and 5ca smooth and rough perforation varieties, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:05:10 EST
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Chinese Empire
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1076
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Cat No: 13-15, 16-18, 19-21

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image China, 1885-88, Small Dragon issues (Chan 13-15, 16-18, 19-21. Scott 10-12, 13-15), massive, overall nice quality, mostly used selection of approximately 429 Small Dragon stamps, neatly assembled by perforation type (which, for the most part, appears to by correct), housed on a group of stockpages by value; allowing for some perforation types, we note Scott #10 (31 used and 8 mint examples), 11 (59 used, 7 mint) and 12 (30 used), plus 1888 issue #13 (63 used, 55 mint), 14 (a whopping 105 used plus 18 mint) and 15 (47 used, 6 mint); the mint examples are generally o.g., and the used section offers good cancel potential. Fresh, the condition ranges on some as to be expected, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful lot, well worth a thorough inspection.
Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 140,000. Est. HK$120,000-140,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$120,000-140,000

Opening HK$ 140,000.00
Sold...HK$ 140,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:06:07 EST
Sold For 140000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1077
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Cat No: 22-30

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image China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), a splendid complete set offering bright, vivid colours and excellent centring, fresh, o.g., Very Fine+, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:06:27 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1078
Symbol:
Cat No: 22-30

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image China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), a beautiful set with uncommonly fresh, intense colours; nicely centred, o.g., a few hinge remnants, Very Fine, a most attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:06:46 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1079
Symbol:
Cat No: 30

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image China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 24ca carmine (Chan 30. Scott 24), incredibly fresh right margin single with magnificent colour and perfect centring, o.g., never hinged (!), Extremely Fine, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:07:26 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1080
Symbol:
Cat No: 25S

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image China, 1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 4ca pale rose (Chan 25S. Scott 19n), fresh with lovely pastel second print colour, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:08:04 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1081
Symbol:
Cat No: 22-30

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image China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, wonderful all-mint selection (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), a lovely, generally fresh and overall nice-quality assemblage of 63 items in total, comprising 1ca (18), 2ca (11), 3ca (12), 4ca and 5ca (3 each), 6ca (5), 9ca (4), 12ca (1) and 24ca (6, attractive), the large majority are fresh; we note an occasional smallish flaw or no gum example, Fine to Very Fine, a solid mint holding of this popular issue; examine.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:08:44 EST
Sold For 30000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1082
Symbol:
Cat No: 22-24, 26-30

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image China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, extensive all-used selection (Chan 22-24, 26-30. Scott 16-18, 20-24), a lovely and generally quite clean, all-used selection of 138 items, containing good representation of all values less the 4ca; the holding is composed of 1ca (13), 2ca (17), 3ca (52), 5ca (4), 6ca (14), 9 ca (19), 12ca (10) and 24ca (9), for the most part quality is fresh; an occasional smallish flaw noted here or there, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful lot of this always-popular issue; examine.
Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 50,000. Est. HK$40,000-50,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$40,000-50,000

Opening HK$ 34,000.00
Sold...HK$ 34,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:09:22 EST
Sold For 34000

China
Chinese Empire

1894-1897 Empress Dowager 60th Birthday
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1083
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China, 1894-97, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, outstanding accumulation, a wonderful and substantial holding of mint or used singles or multiples, better values, cancellations, spacing varieties, etc., assembled on a group of stockpages; we note better items such as ½¢ on 3ca small figure surcharge (Scott 28, Chan 37; two full double-panes of 40 plus two part, interpanneau panes of 36 and 38, each of these with smallish flaws or toning), plus many mint premium singles like Scott #49 (interpanneau block of 8), 42 (2), 47 strip of 4, 52, 56, 68 (2), 69 (2), 73 pair; 4 mm spacing like #28f, 29b, 30d, 30f, 32b, 35c (signed FZ Chun); quantities of mint or used 1894 Dowagers, #53 with extremely fine Chungking oval, premium used items on piece, and much, much more, the majority Fine to Very Fine, a splendid and valuable lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 45,000.00
Sold...HK$ 45,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:10:19 EST
Sold For 45000

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China

Chinese Empire
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1084
Symbol:
Cat No: 31-33

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image China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca to 5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 31-33. Scott 25-27), nice, all mint selection of 11 items, comprising 1¢ on 1ca (three examples), 2¢ on 3ca, and 5¢ on 5ca (7), fresh; one or two without gum, Fine to Very Fine or better, a lovely group.
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-3,800

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:10:47 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1085
Symbol:
Cat No: 34, 36

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image China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca and 5¢ on 5ca (Chan 34, 36. Scott 75, 77), lovely group of four nice-quality surcharges: a 1¢ on 1ca, plus three 5¢ on 5ca examples, all fresh, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:11:12 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1086
Symbol:
Cat No: 37//46

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image China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca to 30¢ on 24ca, fabulous all-used selection (Chan 37//46. Scott 29//37), a wonderful and generally very clean collectivity of 292 items, comprising (Scott/Chan numbers) ½¢ on 3ca (28/37; 32 examples), 1¢ on 1ca (29/38; 24), 2¢ on 2ca (30/39; 56), 4¢ on 4ca (31/40; 56), 5¢ on5ca (32/41; 63), 6¢ on 8ca (33/42; 42), 10¢ on 9ca (35/43; 9), 10¢ on 12ca (36/45; 3) and 30¢ on 24ca (37/46; 7); in addition to the sheer quantities, a fertile field for cancels is offered with a great range of Customs chops, ovals, pakuas, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a super holding in generally nice quality; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 35,000 - 45,000. Est. HK$35,000-45,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$35,000-45,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:11:48 EST
Sold For 30000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1087
Symbol:
Cat No: 37-43, 45-46

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image China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca to 30¢ on 24ca, all-mint selection (Chan 37-43, 45-46. Scott 28-34, 36-37), lovely and generally very clean holding of 175 items in total, comprising ½¢ on 3ca (80 examples), 1¢ on 1ca (24), 2¢ on 2ca (18), 4¢ on 4ca (14), 5¢ on 5ca (15), 8¢ on 6ca (15), 10¢ on 6ca (5), 10¢ on 12ca (1) and 30¢ on 24ca (3); as to be expected on a selection of this size and nature, a few no gum, or smallish flaws noted, but for the most part fresh and better than average, Fine to Very Fine, highly useful and substantial; examine.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:12:24 EST
Sold For 26000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1089
Symbol:
Cat No: 50-51

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image China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 4¢ on 4ca and 5¢ on 5ca (Chan 50-51. Scott 41-42), each fresh mint, with strong first print colours, full, clean o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice pair.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:13:16 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1090
Symbol:
Cat No: 52

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image China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 8¢ on 6ca chocolate (Chan 52. Scott 43), right margin pair, a beautiful, wonderfully fresh pair, offering deep rich "first printing" color, along with full, near-pristine o.g., the right stamp being lightly hinged, the left never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce multiple.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:13:59 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1091
Symbol:
Cat No: 56-64

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image China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 56-64. Scott 47-55), blocks of 4, a wonderful, exceptionally fresh complete set of blocks, each displaying vivid, distinct second printing colors, o.g., Very Fine, a splendid and rare set of blocks.
Estimate HK$ 240,000 - 280,000. Est. HK$240,000-280,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$240,000-280,000

Opening HK$ 140,000.00
Sold...HK$ 140,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:15:11 EST
Sold For 140000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1092
Symbol:
Cat No: 67

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image China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 2¢ on 2ca green, the elusive "Emerald Lady" (Chan 67. Scott 58), a splendid example of this immense rarity, showing partial dual brown Large Dollar chops, fresh and nicely centred, Very Fine and choice, a most attractive example of this always difficult issue, with 2001 CSS photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$25,000-35,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:15:51 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1093
Symbol:
Cat No: 56//63

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image China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 10¢ on 24ca, selection (Chan 56//63. Scott 47//54), a lovely, all mint, mostly all o.g. selection of 60 items in generally very nice quality; comprises ½¢ on 3ca (8), 1¢ and 2¢ surcharges (16 of each), 4¢ on 4ca (4), 5¢ on 5ca (5), 8¢ on 6ca (3, choice), 10¢ on 9ca and 10¢ on 12ca (3), fresh, Fine to Very Fine, nice lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:16:51 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1094
Symbol:
Cat No: 57-64

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image China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, 1¢ on 1ca to 30c on 24ca (Chan 57-64. Scott 48-55), wonderful all-used selection of all values but for the ½c on 3ca issue, all in various quantities; comprises Scott #48 (2), 49 (57), 50 (29), 51 (25), 52 (2), 53 (11), 54 (25) and 55 (7); we note an excellent array of cancels, from pakuas to Large Dollar chops, small Customs daters, etc., bulk Fine to Very Fine, unusual old-time holding; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:18:17 EST
Sold For 22000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1095
Symbol:
Cat No: 74//80

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image China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 10¢ on 12ca (Chan 74//80. Scott 65//71), lovely and generally very clean, mostly used selection, comprising ½¢ on 3ca (13 mint, 13 used), 1¢ on 1ca (16 mint, 39 used), 2¢ on 2ca (5 mint, 49 used), 4¢ on 4ca (1 used), 10¢ on 9ca (8 used) and 10¢ on 12 ca (10 used); lots of good cancellation potential, etc., fresh, bulk Fine to Very Fine, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$14,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:19:08 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1096
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Cat No: 84

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image China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 84. Scott 79), exceptionally fresh and perfectly centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:19:37 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1097
Symbol:
Cat No: 88

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image China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), bold, intense colour, with heavy surcharge impression; nice centring, full clean o.g., Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:20:11 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1098
Symbol:
Cat No: 88

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image China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), beautiful colour and perfectly centred, clean o.g., Very Fine+, a pretty example.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:20:53 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1099
Symbol:
Cat No: 88

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image China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), incredibly fresh and beautifully centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:21:27 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1100
Symbol:
Cat No: 88

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image China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centred, full, exceptionally clean o.g., Very Fine+, a lovely stamp.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:21:54 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1101
Symbol:
Cat No: 88 var.

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image China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, broken top of "2" variety (Chan 88 var. Scott 80 var), fresh and beautifully centred, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:22:23 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1102
Symbol:
Cat No: 89

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image China, 1897, Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 89. Scott 82), fresh, bright example, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $1,650 (HK$ 12,690).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:23:06 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1103
Symbol:
Cat No: 89

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image China, 1897, Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 89. Scott 82), strong, intense colour and very well-centred, unused without gum, Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:23:56 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1104
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Cat No: 90

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image China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 90. Scott 84), fresh with excellent, bold colour; well-centred, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:24:53 EST
Sold For 20000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1105
Symbol:
Cat No: 90

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image China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 90. Scott 84), good colour, with excellent centring, o.g., hinge remnant; few light perforation tip toned spots, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$12,000-15,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-15,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:25:40 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1106
Symbol:
Cat No: 90

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image China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 90. Scott 84), exceptionally fresh and perfectly centred, unused without gum, Extremely Fine, a lovely example.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:26:50 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1107
Symbol:
Cat No: 90

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image China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 90. Scott 84), fresh and well centred, neat brown pakua killer, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2001 A.P.E.X. certificate.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:27:31 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1108
Symbol:
Cat No: 87//90

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢ to Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue, wonderful all-mint selection (Chan 87//90. Scott 78//84), a lovely and generally clean selection of 46 items, comprising (Scott/Chan number) 1¢ on 3¢ (78/87; 26 examples), 1¢ on 3¢ "large central box" variety (78b/87a; 2), small 2¢ on 3¢ (79/84; 5), large 2¢ on 3¢ (80/88; 7 nice copies), large 4¢ on 3¢ (82/89; 5), plus a single o.g. $1 on 3¢ (84/90); while there are some no gum examples, the large majority are o.g.; some smallish flaws or hinge remnants, etc., but generally fresh and sound, offering better-than-usual quality for a holding of this type, fresh, Fine to Very Fine, an excellent lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$70,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$70,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 75,000.00
Sold...HK$ 75,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:29:59 EST
Sold For 75000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1109
Symbol:
Cat No: 87, 87a, 88

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image China, 1897, 1¢ and Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue surcharges, nice selection (Chan 87, 87a, 88. Scott 78, 78b, 80), five items in total: 1¢ on 3¢ mint and used, plus 1¢ on 3¢ "large central box" variety, plus two Large 2¢ on 3¢ surcharges, each fresh, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:30:36 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1110
Symbol:
Cat No: 84//88

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢ to Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, all-used selection (Chan 84//88. Scott 78//82), a wonderful, generally very clean old-time selection of 79 items, comprising (Scott/Chan number) 1¢ on 3¢ (78/87; 11 examples, plus two additional copies showing the "large central box" variety (78b/87a)), small 2¢ on 3¢ (79/84; 15, plus an additional copy showing "comma instead of period" variety); large 2¢ on 3¢ (80/88; a whopping 48 examples), plus large 4¢ on 3¢ (82/89; 2); certainly a fertile field for the cancellation enthusiast, the great majority are fresh; we spot a very occasional smallish flaw here or there, as to be expected on a holding of this size and composition, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$60,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 70,000.00
Sold...HK$ 70,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:31:25 EST
Sold For 70000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1111
Symbol:
Cat No: 84, 87, 87a, 88-90

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢ to $1 on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87, 87a, 88-90. Scott 78, 78b, 79-80, 82, 84), attractive used group of six items, comprising 1¢ on 3¢ plus a "big central box" variety, both large and small 2¢ on 3¢ values, large 4¢ on 3¢, plus a $1 on 3¢ which has a tiny thin spot, fresh, generally Fine to Very Fine or better.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:32:39 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1112
Symbol:
Cat No: 84, 87-89

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢, 2¢ on 3¢ (Large and Small) and Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87-89. Scott 78-80, 82), lovely, fresh and sound well-centred group, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:33:03 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1113
Symbol:
Cat No: 84, 87-89

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢, 2¢ on 3¢ (Large and Small) and Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87-89. Scott 78-80, 82), fresh, sound and attractive group, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:33:29 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1114
Symbol:
Cat No: 84, 87-89

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image China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢, 2¢ on 3¢ (Large and Small) and Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87-89. Scott 78-80, 82), fresh, clean and attractive group, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:33:52 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1115
Symbol:
Cat No: 92-101, 103

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image China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, ½¢ to $5 nearly complete (Chan 92-101, 103. Scott 86-95, 97), less only the elusive $2 value, wonderfully fresh with great colours, clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:34:29 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1116
Symbol:
Cat No: 92-101, 103

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image China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, ½¢ to $5 nearly complete (Chan 92-101, 103. Scott 86-95, 97), less only the $2 value, but including an imperforate bottom margin $5 proof single on watermarked paper, o.g.; $5 with a few short perforations at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, nice group.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:35:42 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1117
Symbol:
Cat No: 104-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete, with sans serif "Specimen" overprints (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), lovely and fresh, clean set of 12 values, each without gum (having been soaked off of presentation page), with the ½¢, 1¢, 2¢ and $2 watermarked and the balance unwatermarked, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:36:16 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1118
Symbol:
Cat No: 102//127

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image China, 1898-1906, Chinese Imperial Post, mixed set (Chan 102//127. Scott 100//121), comprising watermarked 2¢-10¢, 30¢, 50¢ and $5 values, with unwatermarked ½¢, 1¢, 20¢, $1 and $2, all o.g. with fresh colours, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:36:38 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1119
Symbol:
Cat No: 104-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), wonderfully fresh with strong, rich colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:36:58 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1120
Symbol:
Cat No: 104-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), a beautiful, fresh set with great colours and centring, o.g.; $1 very trivial hinge thin speck and $5 with slight discolouration at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:37:46 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1121
Symbol:
Cat No: 104-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109); some gum disturbance, but generally Fine to Very Fine, signed C Chu.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:38:10 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1123
Symbol:
Cat No: 108g

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 5¢ salmon, imperf between (Chan 108g. Scott 102b), horizontal pair, facially fresh and nicely centred; some gum discolouration, otherwise Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:39:11 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1124
Symbol:
Cat No: 113-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $1 to $5 high values (Chan 113-115. Scott 107-109), fresh and well-centred with bold colours, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:40:16 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1125
Symbol:
Cat No: 113-115

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image China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $1 to $5 high values (Chan 113-115. Scott 107-109), an attractive trio, o.g., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:40:54 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1126
Symbol:
Cat No: 116-128

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image China, 1901-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 116-128. Scott 110-122), a fresh and vibrant set with great colours, full, clean o.g., Very Fine, with the $5 high value a very exceptional example.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:41:24 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1127
Symbol:
Cat No: 118e, 118g

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image China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, 2¢ scarlet, vertical pair imperforate horizontally & horizontal pair imperforate between (Chan 118e, 118g. Scott 112a, 112c), each fresh and well-centred; few minor gum toning specks on each, otherwise Very Fine, nice pair of pairs, 1183, 118g, 112a, 112c.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:42:01 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1128
Symbol:
Cat No: 118o

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image China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep red, imperf between (Chan 118o. Scott 112e), vertical strip of 3, fresh and uncommonly well-centred, o.g.; few minor gum discolouration specks, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce and seldom-offered variety.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:42:35 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1129
Symbol:
Cat No: 123d

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image China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢ maroon, imperf between (Chan 123d. Scott 117a), horizontal pair, exceptionally well-centred, fresh, full clean o.g., Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:43:17 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1130
Symbol:
Cat No: 128

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image China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), fresh with nice colours, expertly regummed, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:43:59 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1131
Symbol:
Cat No: 129e

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image China, 1908, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep green, imperf between (Chan 129e. Scott 124a), horizontal pair, a gem-quality pair in all respects, perfectly centred with deep, rich colour, o.g., Extremely Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:44:32 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1132
Symbol:
Cat No: 132h

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image China, 1905, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 5¢ mauve, imperf between (Chan 132h. Scott 127c var.), vertical pair, wonderfully fresh with near-perfect centring, full o.g., Very Fine+, rare.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:44:57 EST
Sold For 1800


Chinese Empire: Offices in Tibet
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1133
Symbol:
Cat No: T1a

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image Chinese Offices in Tibet, 1911, 3p on 1¢ ochre, inverted surcharge variety (Chan T1a. Scott 1a), a superior-quality example, fresh and perfectly centred with great color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1981 B.P.A. photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000

An incredible example of this great rarity, of which only two panes of 20 were printed
. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:45:36 EST
Sold For 19000

China
Chinese Empire

Postal Cards
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1134
Symbol:

image China, 1902 (June 21), 4¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria and 1¢ China C.I.P. postal cards, used Hankow to London, pair of identically dated postal cards used June 21 to the same person and address in London; the first a 4¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria card, the second a 1¢ vertical format C.I.P. card with pair of 2¢ green Hong Kong Queen Victoria added, each via Victoria to London, Very Fine, interesting pair.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:47:11 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1135
Symbol:

image China, 1907, 1¢ green vertical format C.I.P. postal card, pristine mint, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:47:57 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1136
Symbol:

image China, 1907, 1¢+1¢ green vertical format paid-reply card, an exceptional-quality mint card, wonderfully fresh with bold colour, Very Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:48:27 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1137
Symbol:

image China, 1908 (Jan. 17), Uprated 1¢ green postal card, used Shanghai to Switzerland, vertical format stationery card, uprated by 1¢ and 2¢ Coiling Dragons, all tied by Shanghai bilingual origin c.d.s.'s; front shows bold "Locle/6.II.08/Lettres" receiver and black "A[R?]" handstamp, fresh and clean, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:49:09 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1138
Symbol:

image China, 1910 (Feb. 16), 1¢ green horizontal format C.I.P. postal card, used to New York, beautiful card uprated by 1¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragon issue, tied by Heng Chow c.d.s., with front showing bilingual Changsha transit, Shanghai bilingual 1 MAR 10 transit, Shanghai 1.3.10 I.J.P.O. marking, etc.; card was short-paid for international transit, with large "T" and "Collect postage/02 cents" black handstamp markings and 2¢ U.S. Postage Due stamp added and tied by "New York/MAR 23" c.d.s. and matching duplex, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely, well-marked card.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:50:32 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1139
Symbol:

image China, 1912 (Jan. 27), C.I.P. 1¢ green vertical format stationery card used to the U.S., lovely card, uprated by pair of ½¢ and 2¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragons, all cancelled by bilingual Canton origin c.d.s.'s; card shows Canton 27.1.18 I.J.P.O. transit; contains superb local content, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:51:49 EST
Sold For 4500

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1140
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China, 1844-49, nice selection of six stampless covers, good selection of business letters to London, five originating at Canton, the other from Shanghai, most with red "INDIA" routing handstamp, plus several Forwarding Agents handstamps, manuscript rate markings, "via Marseilles" notations, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a nice study group; worth a review.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:52:26 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1141
Symbol:

image China, 1848 (Apr. 7 dateline), stampless opium business letter from Calcutta to Canton, interesting, high-quality letter from the Augustine Heard correspondence detailing market conditions and pricing in the opium trade; front shows "per Haddington via Galle" and "37" manuscript rate marking, along with red boxed "PAID" handstamp; reverse shows red Calcutta "G.P.O./48 Aug 7" [sic!] handstamp and "Hong Kong/18 MY/1848" transit, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:52:51 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1142
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China, 1857-64, beautiful incoming correspondence, London to Shanghai, lovely and clean selection of six incoming covers from London, all franked by various line-engraved or surface-printed Victoria issues (some in combination) used between 1857 and 1864; includes outer folded letter usages, a printed circular, etc., with various Hong Kong and/or Shanghae transits and receivers, fresh, Fine to Very Fine or better, nice group.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:53:17 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1144
Symbol:

image China, 1886 (May 12), incoming cover from Hampton, CT, to Foochow, lovely, neat cover from the U.S., franked by 5¢ Garfield large Bank Note issue, tied by grid cancel and matching Hampton origin c.d.s.; cover sent to Wingate at the U.S. Consulate at Foo Chow, with reverse showing New York 12 May duplex transit, San Francisco May 18 transit, Hong Kong June 28 transit and "Foochowfoo/JY 3/86" receiver, clean markings, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:58:16 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1146
Symbol:

image China, 1893 (Jan. 4), cover from Tientsin to France, lovely and clean, nicely marked cover with reverse bearing blue "Tientsin/JAN 4/93" small Customs origin c.d.s., along with bold blue Shanghai JAN 17 1893 small Customs transit; front shows France 25c adhesive tied by one of two excellent strikes of "Shang-Haï/20/JANV/93/Chine" c.d.s., Very Fine, an attractive and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-26-2018, 23:59:58 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1147
Symbol:

image China, 1893 (Nov. 21), exceptional "Jenchuan Customs Mail Matter" cover to Germany, spectacular, superb-quality cover, with reverse showing magnificent strike in violet of "Customs/21 Nov. 93/Jenchuan" origin c.d.s., with reverse additionally showing black "Customs/Nov 23/Chefoo" transit plus blue "Customs/Nov 27/1893/Shanghai" transit; front shows 25c French adhesive added at Shanghai, cancelled by one of two strikes "Shang-haï/1 Dec 93/Chine" c.d.s.'s; in addition, front shows lovely full strike of the exceedingly rare "Jenchuan Customs Mail Matter" violet oval handstamp, neat and clean, Very Fine in all respects, an exceptional showpiece.
Estimate HK$ 80,000 - 100,000. Est. HK$80,000-100,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$80,000-100,000

Opening HK$ 90,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:00:43 EST
Sold For 90000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1148
Symbol:

image China, ca. 1894, local cover sent to the Consulate General of France in Peking, bearing horizontal pair of 1ca Dowager issue, tied by blue Peking seal; no backstamp, Very Fine, neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:02:05 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1150
Symbol:

image China, 1895 (Jan. 16), 5ca Small Dragon combination cover from Newchwang to the U.S., franked on reverse by 5ca Small Dragon issue, cancelled by partial Newchwang seal cancel, with the adjacent stamp missing, and matching Newchwang Customs origin c.d.s. nearby; the 5ca is tied by blue "Customs/FEB 4/1895/Shanghai" bold transit, while front shows pair of French Offices in China 25c "CHINE" overprints, tied by two of three strikes of "Shang-Haï/4 FEVR/95/Chine" c.d.s.'s; reverse shows bold Yokohama 10 Feb transit and Reading, PA, March 18, 1895 receiver, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely and scarce usage from Newchwang, despite the missing stamp.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:04:23 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1151
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Mar. 15), interesting printed address cover, sent Tientsin to Shanghai, franked by large 2¢ on 2ca Dowager surcharge, 2.5 mm setting on second printing (Chan #58), tied by blue Tientsin pakua killer, with matching Tientsin Customs origin c.d.s.; reverse shows brown "Shanghai/Mar 19/1897/Customs" receiver, Very Fine, a lovely and attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:05:21 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1152
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Apr. 7), cover from Tientsin to Shanghai, with front showing bold blue Tientsin small Customs origin c.d.s.; franked on reverse by pair of large figure 1¢ on 1ca Dowager surcharges, 2.5 mm spacing on second printing (Chan #57) tied by Tientsin pakua killers; reverse additionally shows small brown "Shanghai/APR 11/1897/Customs" receiver; part of flap missing, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:06:12 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1153
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (July 8), cover sent Shanghai to Hong Kong, sent "per first Steamer" and franked by large figure 2¢ on 2ca Dowager, 1.5 mm setting on second print (Chan #58), tied by brown "Shanghai/8 JUL 97" Large Dollar chop; reverse shows "Hong Kong/AU 3/97" receiver, attractive; small piece harmlessly missing at top, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:06:50 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1154
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (July 24), "PAID" cover, Peking to London, splendid and exceptional cover showing choice strike of "Peking/24 JUL 97" Large Dollar dater in brown, along with matching framed bilingual "PAID" handstamp; cover travelled through the French Post Office, where 25c "Chine" stamp was added and cancelled by one of two perfect strikes of "Shang-haï/30 JUIL 97/Chine" c.d.s.'s; reverse shows bold brown "Shanghai/30 JUL 97" Large Dollar transit and London SP 4 receiver, excellent quality, Very Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:07:38 EST
Sold For 22000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1155
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Aug.), red band cover sent Canton to Hankow, a lovely and eye-appealing cover franked on reverse by 8¢ on 6ca and a vertical pair of 4¢ on 4ca small figure Dowager surcharges tied by "Canton/[ ] AUG 97" Large Dollar dater, then further tied by bold "Hankow/17 AUG 97" Large Dollar chop receivers, Fine to Very Fine+, a delightful, highly attractive and rare usage.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:08:19 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1156
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Aug. 28), combination cover sent Shanghai to London, sent "per S.S. Talazie", franked by a left margin copy of large 10¢ on 9ca narrow space Dowager surcharge, tied by superb "Shanghai/28 AUG 97" Large Dollar dater; cover transited through the French Post Office, where a 25c "Chine" overprint was added and tied by perfect "Shang-Haï/28 AOUT 97/Chine" c.d.s.; reverse shows "London E.C./7 am/OC 1 97" receiver, fresh; small, insignificant piece of cover harmlessly cut at left, Very Fine, an attractive and neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:08:55 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1157
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Sept. 3), domestic cover, sent Tientsin to Shanghai, franked by a 4c on 4ca, 1.5 mm spacing on second print Dowager issue (Scott #68, Chan #77)—a left interpanneau single—tied by bold brown Tientsin pakua killer with matching Tientsin Large Dollar chop origin c.d.s. adjacent; reverse shows blue Shanghai 7 SEP 97 receiver, Very Fine, scarce stamp on cover.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:09:27 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1158
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Sept. 15), legal-size envelope, mailed Chefoo to Boston, MA, a splendid cover in blue, with "Fowler, Chefoo" in manuscript at upper left, showing good strike of black "Chefoo/15 SEP 97" Large Dollar origin dater, travelling through the Japanese Post Office at Shanghai, where a strip of 5 of the 2s Chinese-Japanese Victory issue was added and cancelled by "Shanghai/24 SEP/97/I.J.P.O." killers; front also shows bold violet "TOO LATE" handstamp, while reverse shows Yokohama (21 Oct) transit and Boston Oct 25 receiver, along with blue Shanghai 18 SEP Large Dollar chop transit; minor, expected usage wear, etc., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000

A wonderful usage in numerous respects, and a fine example from the Fowler correspondence.
Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-15,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:09:54 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1159
Symbol:
Cat No: 74

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image China, 1897 (Sept. 30), cover sent Wuhu to Kuling, a magnificent, superb-quality cover franked by horizontal and vertical pairs of the 2¢ on 2ca, 1.5 mm setting on redrawn design issue (Chan #83, Scott #74), the horizontal pair with perforations trimmed at bottom, each pair tied by incredible strikes of brown "Wuhu/30 SEP 97" Large Dollar daters; reverse shows perfect strike of "Kiukiang/1 OCT 97" receiver, Extremely Fine, pristine and choice—a gem cover.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:10:34 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1160
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Oct. 8), cover sent Peking to Shanghai, blue cover in perfect condition, franked by 2¢ orange I.C.P. Coiling Dragon tied by bold blue "Peking/8 OCT 97" Large Dollar dater; reverse shows lovely blue "Shanghai/13 OCT 97" Large Dollar chop receiver, fresh and Extremely Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:11:49 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1161
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Nov. 30), "PAID" cover sent from Tientsin to Meriden, CT, attractive cover showing bold strike in brown of "Teintsin/20 NOV 97" Large Dollar dater, along with matching strike of two-line bilingual boxed "PAID" handstamp; 10s Japanese Chrysanthemum added (missing upper right corner) and tied by Shanghai 9 DEC I.J.P.O. cancel, with reverse showing Shanghai Large Dollar and Yokohama transits (5 DEC & 14 DEC, respectively) along with Meriden Jan 6, 1898 receiver; a few usage-derived edge tears, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce marking.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:12:41 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1162
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Dec. 13), 2¢ I.C.P. cover used Amoy to Hong Kong, nice 2¢ orange I.C.P. Coiling Dragon tied to perfect-quality cover by magnificent strike of "Amoy/18 DEC 97" Large Dollar chop in brown; reverse noted Hong Kong DE 15 receiver, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:13:41 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1163
Symbol:

image China, 1897 (Dec. 31), cover from Shanghai to Woosung, addressed to I.C. Customs and franked by 2¢ Coiling Dragon, which is tied by "Shanghai/31 DEC 97" Large Dollar dater; reverse shows Woosung same-day receiver in the form of a Large Dollar chop, Fine to Very Fine, neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:14:31 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1164
Symbol:

image China, ca. 1898-1902, large-size Official Mail cover to Hunan, attractive large-size cover bearing a pair of 4¢ Coiling Dragons tied by bold, perfect strike of Yueh Chow Fu boxed cancel; written by the Administrative Officer at Yueh Chang to the Governor of the Province of Hunan; reverse shows "Pay No More" marking, etc.; small cover split of no consequence, Fine to Very Fine, a rare item.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:16:19 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1165
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Jan.), combination cover from Chungking to Birmingham, England, interesting and scarce cover, franked by 5¢ on 5ca small figure surcharge on Small Dragon issue, pair and single, with bottom left stamp missing, tied by Chungking Large Dollar dater; front also shows a vertical pair of 10¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria tied by "Shanghai/FE 5/98" c.d.s., with reverse noting "Shanghai/4 FEB 98" Large Dollar transit, Hong Kong FE 11 transit and Birmingham MR 14 98 receiver; missing stamp aside, Very Fine, a scarce and attractive franking.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:17:02 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1166
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Mar.), China Inland Mission cover, sent from Tientsin to Shanghai, franked on front by 6¢ postage in the form of an interpanneau strip of three of large figure 2¢ on 2ca Dowager surcharge, 2.5 mm setting on second printing, each tied by brown Tientsin pakua killers, with matching light Tientsin "Customs"-removed dater; reverse notes "Shanghai/MR 14/98/Local Post" receiver, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive and scarce franking.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:17:39 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1167
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Mar. 14), cover sent Chungking to Shanghai, neat and clean little cover addressed to Bromton at Shanghai, franked by choice copy of large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue surcharge tied by lovely strike of Chungking Large Dollar dater; reverse shows black "Shanghai/AP 1/98/Local Post" receiver, fresh; small part of flap removed, still Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:18:32 EST
Sold For 20000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1168
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Apr. 4), cover used from Tientsin to Shanghai, neat cover franked by large 2¢ on 2ca surcharge, 1.5 mm setting on second printing Dowager (Chan #76), tied by blue Tientsin pakua killer along with matching Type 2 Tientsin c.d.s. (with "Customs" removed); reverse shows "Shanghai/AP 8/98/Local Post" receiver, Very Fine, attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:19:17 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1169
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Apr. 5), double rate cover from Chefoo to Shanghai, franked on front by large figure 2¢ on 2ca, 1.5 mm setting on second print Dowager, a pair and two singles (far right single with some toning), all tied by blue "Chefoo/5 APR 98" Large Dollar origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows "Shanghai/AP 8/98/Local Post" receiver, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:20:08 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1170
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Apr. 12), China Inland Mission cover, Hankow to Shanghai, franked on front of small blue envelope by two large figure 2¢ on 2ca Dowager surcharge, 2.5 mm setting on second print, both tied by brown "Hankow/12 APR 98" Large Dollar dater (left stamp couple trivial nibbed perforations at upper right); reverse shows violet "China Inland Mission/11 APR 1898/Hankow" oval handstamp flap seal and "Shanghai/AP 15/98/Local Post" receiver, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:20:55 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1171
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Apr. 12), cover sent from Peking to Canton, lovely and clean, addressed to the German Consulate at Canton; franked by 2¢ and 4¢ I.C.P. Coiling Dragon issues tied by excellent strike of "Peking/12 APR 98" Large Dollar dater, with reverse showing "Canton/23 APR 98" Large Dollar chop receiver; flap closed by nice label seal of German Consulate at Peking, fresh, Very Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:21:21 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1172
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (May 20), double rate cover, Hankow to Shanghai, neat pre-printed envelope to the Treasurers Department, China Inland Mission; franked by a pair of large 2¢ on 2ca 2.5 mm setting on second print Dowager (Chan #58); an interesting pair, greatly shifted to the left; tied by bold brown "Hankow/20 MAY 98" Large Dollar chop, with reverse showing "Shanghai/MY 23/98/Local Post" arrival marking, Very Fine, a scarce double rate franking.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:21:52 EST
Sold For 10000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1173
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Aug. 5), combination cover, sent Chefoo to Denmark, lovely and clean envelope franked by 10¢ I.C.P. Coiling Dragon issue, tied by bold blue "Chefoo/5 AUG 98" Large Dollar dater; front shows Hong Kong 10¢ Queen Victoria added at Shanghai, with British Post Office "AU 9/Shanghai" c.d.s.; reverse shows Shanghai Large Dollar transit of AU 9, Hong Kong AU 13 transit and Kjøbenhavn Sept 12 receiver, Very Fine, a neat and attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:22:30 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1174
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Sept. 20), cover sent Tientsin to Shanghai, addressed to Bromton, CIM at Shanghai, franked by large 2¢ on 2ca Dowager surcharge, 1.5 mm setting on second printing, tied by black Tientsin pakua with matching Tientsin c.d.s. (Type 2, with "Customs" removed); reverse shows "Shanghai/SP 23/98/Local Post" receiver, fresh; harmless tear at right, Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:23:15 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1175
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Oct. 27), cover sent from Amoy to Hong Kong, sent "per first steamer" in manuscript, franked by 2¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragon tied by choice strike of brown "Amoy/27 OCT 98" Large Dollar chop, with reverse showing "Hong Kong/OC 30/98" receiver, Very Fine, a beauty of a splendid, neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:24:07 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1176
Symbol:

image China, 1898 (Dec. 23), cover used from Hankow to Shanghai, neat blue envelope addressed to the Treasurer's Department, franked by large 2¢ on 2ca, 2.5 mm setting on second print Dowager (Chan #58), tied by black "Hankow/23 DEC 98" Large Dollar dater; reverse shows violet "China Inland Mission/23 DEC 1898/Hankow" oval datestamp along with "Shanghai/DE 26/98/Local Post" arrival, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:24:49 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1177
Symbol:

image China, 1899 (Apr. 20), cover sent Kiukiang to Shanghai, select, perfect-quality cover, franked by 4¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragon tied by magnificent strike of "Kiukiang/20 APR 99" Large Dollar dater, with reverse showing "Shanghai/AP 22/99/Local Post" receiver, pristine, Extremely Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:25:31 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1178
Symbol:

image China, 1899 (June 7), cover sent Shanghai to Ningpo, lovely and neat, addressed to Fletcher at Ningpo; franked by 2¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragon tied by Shanghai pakua killer with matching "Shanghai/JU 7/99/Local Post" c.d.s. adjacent; Ningpo bilingual 9 JUN 99 receiver on reverse; cover shows nice printed corner card for "The Anti-Opium News" at Shanghai, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:26:48 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1179
Symbol:

image China, 1899 (Dec 13), rare combination postcard usage from Shanghai to Kansas, franked by 5¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragon issued tied by Shanghai pakua cancel in combination with U.S. 2¢ Trans-Mississippi issue, tied by "U.S. Postal Agency / Shanghai" duplex, along with "Shanghai / Local Post" origin c.d.s., wit San Francisco Paid All transit c.d.s. dated Jan 8 alongside, which also ties the 5¢ C.I.P.; minor perf tip tones, Fine to Very Fine, an exceedingly rare mixed franking.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:27:39 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1180
Symbol:

image China, 1900 (Jan. 8), cover sent from Kaiochow to Wuchow, addressed to Schweiger at Customs House, Wuchow; franked by ¢½ and 1¢ I.C.P. Coiling Dragons plus ½c C.I.P. Coiling Dragon, all tied by "Kiaochow/Jan 8 1900" bilingual oval daters; reverse shows Shanghai (13 Jan) and Canton (19 Jan) transits, plus Wuchow 20 Jan receiver, Very Fine, an attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:28:02 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1181
Symbol:

image China, 1900 (July 16), combination cover, Kuling to Seattle, WA, clean and attractive; franked on reverse by 10¢ Coiling Dragon tied by one of two bold strikes of Kuling 16 JUL 00 origin c.d.s.; cover transited through the French Post Office at Shanghai, where a 25c "CHINE" issue was added and tied by bold "Shang-haï/20/JUIL/00/Chine" c.d.s.; reverse noted Kiukiang 17 JUL 00 transit, bilingual Shanghai 19 JUL 00 transit, Yokohama 25 JUL transit and Seattle AUG 8, 1900 receiver, Very Fine, neat and attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:28:49 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1182
Symbol:
Cat No: 38, 70a

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image China, 1900 (May 29), registered cover from Pakhoi to Maus in Germany - unique usage (Scott 38, 70a), franked with Large Figures 2½mm-spacing ½¢ on 3ca First Printing (Scott #38) and Large Figures 1½mm-spacing 10¢ on 9ca Third Printing with Inverted Surcharge (Scott #70a) also Large Figures 2½mm-spacing ½¢ on 3ca and 8¢ on 6ca Second Printings, Large Figures 1½mm-spacing 1¢ on 1ca Third Printing, all nicely tied by "Pakhoi" bisected-circle postmarks, with Large "R" registration handstamp alongside, Hong Kong 20¢ on 30¢ gray green Queen Victoria also tied by Pakhoi IPO tieprint and "Hong Kong" c.d.s. Hong Kong and Lichtenthal backstamps., Very Fine, ex- Dr. Stephen Gates.
Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000

A truly spectacular franking including both 10¢ on 9ca Invert and more importantly, the Wide-Spaced ½¢ on 3ca First Printing. Even postally-used examples of this stamp are virtually unknown, and this is probably the only existing example on cover
. Est. HK$60,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 55,000.00
Sold...HK$ 55,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:29:52 EST
Sold For 55000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1184
Symbol:

image China, 1902 (Aug. 6), registered cover from Shanghai to Hamburg, sent via the French Post Office with "Shang-Haï/6 AOUT 02/Chine" transit; franked by 2¢ on 2ca, 8¢ on 6ca and 10¢ on 9ca small figure Dowager surcharges, all neatly tied by bilingual "Shanghai/6 AUG/02" origin c.d.s.'s, with matching boxed "R/Shanghai/No. 1664" Registry handstamp; reverse notes Hamburg 15 Sept receiver, fresh, Very Fine in all respects.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:30:59 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1185
Symbol:

image China, 1902 (Sept. 19), registered cover sent Shanghai to Tsingtao, lovely, fresh and neat red band cover, franked on reverse by seven 2¢ Coiling Dragons, all tied by bold Shanghai origin c.d.s.'s with matching "R/Shanghai/No. 8253 [manuscript]" handstamp, Very Fine, an attractive and clean cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:31:43 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1186
Symbol:

image China, 1902 (Oct. 24), registered cover, Shanghai to Hamburg, a neat, perfect-quality cover, franked by 30¢ on 24ca small figure Dowager surcharge, tied by bilingual Shanghai origin c.d.s. with matching framed "R/Shanghai/No 5993 [manuscript]" handstamp; cover transited through the French Post Office at Shanghai the same day, while reverse shows Naples transit and Hamburg 1.12.02 receiver, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely double rate registered cover with the single franking.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:32:10 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1187
Symbol:

image China, 1903 (Apr. 10), printed matter cover, sent Kiaochow to Lingshanwei, neat cover which was used as a wrapper (opened before use along bottom and top!), displaying lovely hand-painted design on front; franked by ½¢ on 3¢ large Dowager surcharge, 1.5 mm spacing on second printing (Chan #74), tied by bold "Kiaochow/10 APR/03" bilingual c.d.s.; reverse shows choice strike of Lingshanwei tombstone receiver, Very Fine, a pretty item.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:32:53 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1188
Symbol:

image China, 1905 (Oct. 7), cover sent from Amoy to Seattle, WA, franked on front by 20¢ Carp issue, tied by neat Amoy origin c.d.s. with matching lunar cancel adjacent; reverse shows "Amoy/OC 7/05" British Post Office transit, San Francisco Nov 4, 1905 transit and Seattle Nov 6, 1905 machine cancel arrival marking, neat, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:34:18 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1189
Symbol:
Cat No: 136H

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image China, 1906 (Apr. 10), cover bearing Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ scarlet, Changsha bisect (Chan 136H. Scott 112 var.), pristine small envelope addressed to Fletcher at Customs House, Changsha, cancelled by perfect strike of 10 April first day of use, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:34:58 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1191
Symbol:

image China, 1906 (Aug. 30), registered red band cover, sent Lanchow to Tientsin, lovely cover with front showing Lanchow boxed Registry handstamp chop in black, along with dual large "R" handstamp; reverse shows 2¢ (slight discolouration) and 10¢ Coiling Dragons, tied by lunar c.d.s., with additional strikes on front including Chih Li, and Honan transit on reverse, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:36:29 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1192
Symbol:

image China, 1908, registered red band cover sent from Chou Ts'un (Shantung Province) to Peking, with front showing boxed "R" Registry origin handstamp, franked on reverse by 2¢ green and 5¢ violet Coiling Dragons, tied by neat Changtung c.d.s.'s; reverse also shows Peking arrival (illegible date), Fine to Very Fine, an attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:37:32 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1193
Symbol:

image China, 1908 (Feb.), registered red band cover from Chowtsun (Shantung Province) to Chengtu, attractive with front showing Chowtsun boxed Registry handstamp (not listed in Paul Chang), while reverse shows 2¢ green and 5¢ violet Coiling Dragons tied by bold Chowtsun origin c.d.s.'s; reverse also notes Chengtu receiver, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:38:17 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1194
Symbol:

image China, 1909 (May), cover sent from Kinhwafu to Nashville, TN, a lovely, neat cover, franked by 1¢ (vertical strip of four), 2¢ and 4¢ Coiling Dragons, tied by five strikes of Kinhwafu c.d.s.'s; cover transferred to the Japanese Post Office, where 15.5.09 I.J.P.O. c.d.s. was added, while reverse shows British Post Office bilingual Shanghai 15 May 09 transit, Very Fine, a scarce, attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:39:12 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1195
Symbol:

image China, 1910 (Feb.), red band cover sent Sunwui to Fresno, CA, attractive, franked by 10¢ Coiling Dragon tied by bilingual Sunwui c.d.s.; reverse shows Hong Kong FE 18 10 transit, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:40:00 EST
Sold For 2400

China
Chinese Empire

Postal History
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1196
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China, Nice selection of 16 Coiling Dragon covers, lovely group including two "round robin" cards, each with additional foreign postage stamps and appropriate cancels, a lovely 2c with violet Kiaochow oval on red band cover, a nice ½c wrapper usage (stamp damage), several nice ROC overprint covers, including nice Registered, a splendid 5c pair cover from Kuei Yang to England, etc., bulk Fine to Very Fine, attractive group well worth inspecting.
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,400-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-4,000

Opening HK$ 55,000.00
Sold...HK$ 55,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:43:07 EST
Sold For 55000


Chinese Republic

Stamps
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1197
Symbol:
Cat No: 152-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), a simply exquisite complete set in true Post Office condition, offering brilliant, vivid colours and well-centred throughout, with all dollar values right margin singles, o.g., all but the ½¢ low value never hinged (!), Very Fine+, a connoisseur set.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:43:55 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1198
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Cat No: 152-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), fresh and very well-centred with intense, vibrant colours, o.g., Very Fine, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:44:18 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1199
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Cat No: 152-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), a beautiful, wonderfully fresh set with nice centring and bold, vibrant colours, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:44:39 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1200
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Cat No: 152-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), o.g., Fine to Very Fine, an attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:45:17 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1201
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Cat No: 152-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), attractive set, o.g.; few light fox markings, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,500-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:45:55 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1202
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Cat No: 164-166

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, $1 to $5 (Chan 164-166. Scott 158-160), a beautiful group of four items, comprising two $1 values along with the $2 and $5, all wonderfully fresh and well-centred, o.g., Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:46:20 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1203
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Cat No: 164-165

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image China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, $1 and $2 (Chan 164-165. Scott 158-159), select, high-quality group of six items: three $1 values, plus three $2 values including a pair, pristine mint, o.g., most never hinged (!), Very Fine, a lovely group.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:46:46 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1204
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Cat No: 169-183

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image China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), the set complete, along with a duplicate copy of the $5 high value in a slightly different shade, fresh, o.g.; $2 tiny, trivial thin speck, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:47:22 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1205
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Cat No: 169-183

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image China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), an attractive, fresh, nice quality set, with the $5 key high value exceptionally nice, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$7,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:47:53 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1206
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Cat No: 169-183

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image China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), o.g.; toned, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:48:26 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1207
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Cat No: 169-183

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image China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), each fresh and well-centred with great colours and generally nicely cancelled, Very Fine, a lovely used set.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:49:12 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1208
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Cat No: 181-183

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image China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, $1 to $5 (Chan 181-183. Scott 175-177), lovely, splendid-quality group of four, comprising the $1 to $5 values plus an extra $2 value, each wonderfully fresh and well-centred, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:49:49 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1209
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Cat No: 184-195

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image China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), fresh with good colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:50:09 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1210
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Cat No: 184-195

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image China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), a superior-quality, select set, each fresh and beautifully centred with wonderfully clean, white o.g., Very Fine+, choice.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:50:17 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1211
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Cat No: 184-195

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image China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), an exceptional, immaculate set, with several values marginals, etc., o.g., all values never hinged (!); $2 with very trivial natural gum bend, otherwise pristine mint, Very Fine, scarce thus.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:50:39 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1212
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Cat No: 184-195

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image China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), fresh, o.g., mostly Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:50:50 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1213
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Cat No: 184-195

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image China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), fresh mint, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, with the key $2 and $5 values Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:51:20 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1214
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Cat No: 196-207

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image China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), fresh with good colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:51:52 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1215
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Cat No: 196-207

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image China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), lovely clean set, fresh, with the $2 value never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:52:08 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1216
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Cat No: 196-207

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image China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), fresh, o.g., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:52:25 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1217
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Cat No: 196-203, 205-207

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image China, 1912, Republic Commemorative issue (Chan 196-203, 205-207. Scott 190-197, 199-201), the set complete, less only the 50¢ value, fresh, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:53:22 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1218
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Cat No: 208-226

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $10 complete, "Specimen" overprints (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), the complete set with each value exceedingly fresh with wonderful colours and centring, very expertly regummed, Very Fine and choice, rare.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:54:25 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1219
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Cat No: 208-226

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), a brilliant, delightful complete set, with the $10 high value a lovely lower left corner margin pair, fresh, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 24,000. Est. HK$20,000-24,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$20,000-24,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:55:11 EST
Sold For 24000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1220
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Cat No: 208-226

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), an absolutely impeccable set, highlighted by truly brilliant colours, outstanding centring, wonderfully fresh full o.g., Very Fine+, a choice, premium-quality set, $10 value with 2003 APEX photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:55:45 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1221
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Cat No: 208-226

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), wonderfully fresh with brilliant, vibrant colors, nicely centered, full unblemished o.g., Very Fine+, a lovely set. Scott $2,831 (HK$ 21,780).
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:56:30 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1222
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Cat No: 208-226

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), a superb, select-quality set, exceptionally well-centred with extraordinary colours, full, clean o.g., Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:57:05 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1223
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Cat No: 208-225

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢ to $5 (Chan 208-225. Scott 202-219), fresh with vivid colors, clean o.g. (50¢ value no gum), Very Fine, a nice group.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:57:40 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1224
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Cat No: 211b

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image China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, 3¢ blue green, imperf between (Chan 211b. Scott 205a), horizontal pair, nicely centred, pristine mint, Very Fine+, a striking variety.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:58:03 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1225
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Cat No: 225-226

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image China, 1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $5 & $10 high values (Chan 225-226. Scott 219-220), each wonderfully fresh and well-centred with brilliant colours; $5 full, clean o.g., $10 expertly regummed, Very Fine, a lovely pair.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:58:42 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1226
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Cat No: 225

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image China, 1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $5 black & scarlet (Chan 225. Scott 219), vivid colours and beautifully centred amid huge margins, Very Fine+, a nice stamp.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 00:59:45 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1227
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Cat No: 225

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image China, 1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $5 black & scarlet (Chan 225. Scott 219), fresh with vibrant colours, full, clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:00:30 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1228
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Cat No: 226

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image China, 1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 226. Scott 220), excellent centring amid huge, even margins; deep, rich colours, o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:01:06 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1229
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Cat No: 226

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image China, 1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 226. Scott 220), fresh with deep, rich colours; nicely centred, exceptionally clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:01:33 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1230
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Cat No: 227-247

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image China, 1915, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, ½¢ to $10 (Chan 227-247. Scott 221-239, 240-241), many values up to the $1 no gum, $2 to $10 fresh mint o.g., Fine to Very Fine, an attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:02:02 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1231
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Cat No: 227-238, 240-248

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image China, 1914-19, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 (Chan 227-238, 240-248. Scott 221-230, 232-242), the set complete less only the 15¢ value, unused to much original gum, with the dollar values o.g.; $20 toned, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 16,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$16,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:02:56 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1232
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Cat No: 231 var.

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image China, 1915, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, 3¢ blue green (Chan 231 var. Scott 224 var), fresh, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, a very scarce variety, unlisted in either Chan or Scott.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:03:39 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1233
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Cat No: 247

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 247. Scott 239), fresh and near-pristine, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a gorgeous stamp.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:03:59 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1234
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Cat No: 247

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 247. Scott 239), an exceptional mint example offering excellent centring and colours, along with full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:04:21 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1235
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Cat No: 247

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 247. Scott 239), fresh with bold, vibrant colours, full clean o.g., Fine to Very Fine, a lovely stamp.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:04:59 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1236
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Cat No: 248 var.

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $20 black & yellow, "Specimen" overprint (Chan 248 var. Scott 242 var), well-centred with dazzling colour, large part o.g., Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:05:41 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1237
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Cat No: 248

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $20 black & yellow (Chan 248. Scott 242), a magnificent example of this always-popular value, displaying vibrant, sharp colours along with outstanding centring and full, clean original gum which is very, very lightly hinged, Very Fine+, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$25,000-30,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$25,000-30,000

Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:06:34 EST
Sold For 26000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1238
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Cat No: 248

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image China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $20 black & yellow (Chan 248. Scott 242), fresh and sound with good colours and perforations, nearly Very Fine, a lovely example of this popular issue.
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 26,000. Est. HK$20,000-26,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$20,000-26,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:07:12 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1239
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Cat No: AP1-3

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image China, 1916, unissued Hung Hsien Commemorative issue, 5¢ to 50¢ with "Specimen" overprints (Chan AP1-3), fresh and well-centred with exceptionally clean o.g., Very Fine, scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:07:49 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1240
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Cat No: AP1-3

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image China, 1916, unissued Hung Hsien Commemorative issue, 5¢ to 50¢ with "Specimen" overprints (Chan AP1-3), nicely centred, unused without gum, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:08:31 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1241
Symbol:
Cat No: 249-254, 256-272

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image China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249-254, 256-272. Scott 248-269, 324), the set complete by Scott, less only the 4¢ olive green to be complete by Chan, a wonderful, very fresh set with great colours, clean o.g., mostly Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:09:05 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1242
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Cat No: 249//272

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image China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249//272. Scott 248-269), set of 22 complete by Scott; $5 lightly soiled and without gum, others Fine to Very Fine o.g.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:09:39 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1243
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Cat No: 249-257, 259-272

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image China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 (Chan 249-257, 259-272. Scott 248-269, 275), the set of 22 complete by Scott with the additional 4¢ olive green; a superb connoisseur-quality complete set with bold, vibrant colours, great centring and near-pristine o.g., Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:10:27 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1244
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Cat No: 249-272

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image China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249-272. Scott 248-269, 275, 324), fresh, attractive set with bold, vivid colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:10:53 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1245
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Cat No: 249-272

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image China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249-272. Scott 248-269, 275, 324), set of 24 with either no gum or hinge remnants, etc.; otherwise good colours, etc., Fine to Very Fine appearance.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:11:13 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1246
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Cat No: 268-272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking Printing, $1 to $20 with "Specimen" overprints (Chan 268-272. Scott 265-269), the dollar values complete, fresh mint, o.g., Very Fine, scarce group.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:11:46 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1247
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Cat No: 268-272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $1 to $20 with "Specimen" overprints (Chan 268-272. Scott 265-269), nice colours with good centring, clean o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, a scarce group.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:12:09 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1248
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Cat No: 269-272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $2 to $20 (Chan 269-272. Scott 266-269), superb colours with exceptional centring, with full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a lovely group of dollar values.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:12:41 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1249
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Cat No: 271-272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $10 & $20 high values (Chan 271-272. Scott 268-269), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centred, full and exceptionally clean o.g. which is lightly hinged, Very Fine, a lovely pair.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:13:03 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1250
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Cat No: 271

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $10 brown purple & green (Chan 271. Scott 268), wonderfully fresh with vibrant colors and perfect centering; full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, a stellar example.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:13:24 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1251
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Cat No: 271

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $10 brown purple & green (Chan 271. Scott 268), block of 4, remarkably fresh and choice, near-pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a splendid and rare multiple.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:13:57 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1252
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Cat No: 272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $20 blue & deep purple (Chan 272. Scott 269), small top margin single, fresh and beautifully centred, full o.g., Very Fine, a pretty stamp.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:14:30 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1253
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Cat No: 272

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image China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $20 blue & deep purple (Chan 272. Scott 269), wonderfully fresh with beautiful colours and nicely centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine, a lovely stamp.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:14:45 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1254
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, 1913-23, Junk issue selection (Scott 202-217, 219, 237, 269), useful group comprising ½¢ to $1 and $5 London print, $2 First Peking print and $20 Second Peking print, o.g.; some slight gum or perforation tip toning, mostly Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:15:24 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1255
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Cat No: 276-279

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image China, 1921, Post Office 25th Anniversary complete, "Specimen" overprints (Chan 276-279. Scott 243-246), fresh colours with some gum spotting, o.g., Fine to Very Fine appearance, a scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:48:57 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1256
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Cat No: 246-269

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image China, ca. 1929, U.P.U. Congress Presentation Book, rare 14-page, silk-covered hardcover book undated, with tissue paper interleaving printed in French; includes a wonderful range of premium items such as Second Peking Printing complete (Scott #246-269), along with Sinkiang equivalent (#47-68); Chiang Kai-shek and Mausoleum issues complete, along with the Sinkiang, Yunnan and Manchurian issues; plus #C1-C5, Yunnan #1-20, etc.; all stamps affixed to pages as normal, regular pages and stamps generally fresh; interleaving pages with some toned spots, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:49:31 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1257
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Cat No: 289-92, PS43-46

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image China and Sinkiang, 1923, Adoption of Constitution issue complete, "Specimen" overprints (Chan 289-92, PS43-46. Scott 270-273, Sinkiang 43-46), fresh, each set unused without gum, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:49:53 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1258
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Cat No: 329-332

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image China, 1932, Sven Hedin Expedition complete (Chan 329-332. Scott 307-310), matched bottom margin arrow blocks of 4, Post Office fresh quality, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a wonderful set.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:50:14 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1259
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Cat No: 329-332

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image China, 1932, Sven Hedin Expedition complete (Chan 329-332. Scott 307-310), imprint blocks of 6, pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a choice, quality set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:50:39 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1260
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Cat No: 329-332

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image China, 1932, Sven Hedin Expedition complete (Chan 329-332. Scott 307-310), nice selection of items comprising a pristine never hinged set, a Very Fine complete set affixed on small presentation card, plus a matched set of upper right corner margin sheet number blocks of 4 (very slight brownish o.g.), Fine to Very Fine, nice group.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:51:08 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1261
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Cat No: 366-368

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image China, 1938, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Chung Hwa printing, Die I, $1-$5 complete (Chan 366-368. Scott 344-346), comprising $1 and $2 in matched upper right corner margin sheet number blocks of 4, and $5 in top margin partial imprint block of 4, pristine mint; o.g., never hinged or very lightly hinged, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:51:33 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1262
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Cat No: 371-385

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image China, 1939-41, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Chung Hwa printing, Die III, 2¢-$20 complete (Chan 371-385. Scott 349-363), blocks of 4, pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:51:46 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1263
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Cat No: 386-391

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image China, 1939, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Chung Hwa printing, Die III, Dah Tung perf. 14, 2¢-$10 complete (Chan 386-391. Scott 370-375), blocks of 4, fresh mint, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:52:02 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1264
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image China, 1939-41, $5 Dr Sun Yat-sen Type III Chung Hwa print, imperforate "printer's waste", 2 full panes of 50, exceptionally fresh, very neatly folded, without gum as prepared, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:52:19 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1265
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Cat No: MS1

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image China, 1941, Thrift Movement souvenir sheet (Chan MS1. Scott 471), attractive group of 66 sheets, fresh and clean, though some very slight flaws noted, mainly light wrinkles (not creases), etc., without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:53:22 EST
Sold For 19000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1266
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Cat No: 547e

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image China, 1942, Yunnan surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Dah Tung printing, 40¢ on 50¢ blue, surcharge inverted (Chan 547e. Scott 489r), top left corner margin imprint block of 6, lovely and striking, showing the inverted surcharge type, o.g., never hinged; some minor gum toning, Fine to Very Fine, an eye-catching rare variety.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:53:58 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1269
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Cat No: 815 & 819 var.

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image China, 1944, $2+$2 on 50¢+50¢ and $10+$10 on 33¢+33¢ War Refugees Fund, surcharge omitted variety (Chan 815 & 819 var. Scott B4 & B8 var), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a scarce pair.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:54:53 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1270
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Cat No: MS2

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image China, 1944, War Refugees souvenir sheet (Chan MS2. Scott B9a), extensive holding of 100 mint sheets, of which approximately 70% have gum toning, etc., plus 12 used sheets, Fine to Very Fine, worth a review.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:55:50 EST
Sold For 24000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1271
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Cat No: 864 var.

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image China, 1945, Victory, $50 brown, red & blue, imperforate between and at bottom margin (Chan 864 var. Scott 612 var), without gum as issued, Very Fine, unlisted as such; scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,400

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:56:27 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1277
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Cat No: G47 var.

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image China, 1948, Gold Yuan, Shanghai Union Press surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 50¢ on $4 purple brown (Chan G47 var. Scott 852 var), vertical pair, imperforate between, Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a rare, unlisted variety.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:58:19 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1279
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Cat No: GN1

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image China, 1949, Gold Yuan, Shanghai San Yi surcharge on Revenue, Dah Tung printing, unissued, $5,000 on $100 olive (Chan GN1. Scott 936), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:58:52 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1280
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Cat No: S158

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image China, 1949 (May 1), 1¢ (formal type) on Gold Yuan $10 on $3000 Watlam issue (Chan S158), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce issue, signed on reverse, along with 1996 APEX photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:59:14 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1281
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Cat No: S159

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image China, 1949 (May 1), 5¢ (simple type) on Gold Yuan $20 on $5000 Watlam issue (Chan S159), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a very scarce issue, signed on reverse, along with 1996 APEX photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:59:33 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1282
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Cat No: S162

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image China, 1949 (May 1), 8¢ (formal type) on Gold Yuan $50 on $10,000 Watlam issue (Chan S162), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce issue, signed on reverse, along with 1996 APEX photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 01:59:53 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1283
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Cat No: A1-A5

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image China, Airmail, 1921, First Peking printing complete (Chan A1-A5. Scott C1-C5), fresh, unused without gum (as usually encountered), Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:00:14 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1285
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Cat No: D18

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image China, Postage Due, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 4¢ blue (Chan D18. Scott J20), a spectacular used right margin single, wonderfully fresh, neat partial Foochow c.d.s., Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:01:15 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1286
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Cat No: D20

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image China, Postage Due, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 10¢ blue (Chan D20. Scott J22), nicely centred, neat partial Foochow c.d.s., Fine to Very Fine+, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:01:31 EST
Sold For 2200


Stamp Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1287
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Cat No: 655-662

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image China, Incredible 1942 surcharge of 50¢ and vertical bars specialized collection (Chan 655-662. Scott 527-528), a remarkable, superbly well-assembled and -annotated highly specialized mounted collection by province, beginning with 14 blocks of 4, all showing "SPECIMEN" overprint chops comprising black surcharges, Honan, Shensi, Kwangsi plus East and West Sezchuan; red surcharges of Hupeh, Kwangtung, Yunnan and Kweichow; plus five different Kansu types; in addition, the collection features mint and used examples, lots of mostly used perf 10½ types, a pair of Yunnan issues on domestic cover, Fukien issue on Express cover, a superb Kiangsi imprint block of 10 showing the "thin 16" variety as well as a huge surcharge shift to the right on the entire block, a wonderful Kansu irregular block of 15 (columns of 10 and 5) with bottom ten stamps the surcharge omitted variety, plus much, much more. Fresh, Very Fine, a lovely specialist lot to be sure; examine.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:02:14 EST
Sold For 24000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1288
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Cat No: Collection

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image China, Outstanding, high-quality specialized Silver Yuan collection, beautiful, clean and valuable mostly mint collection of stamps, covers and varieties, all nicely presented and annotated on album pages; we note comprehensive General Issues like Scott #960-962, 963-970, C63, E1, plus 10c on $1000 horizontal pair imperforate between and at left (rare; Chan #S11bii), 973-981 Hwa Nam print, 984-987 plus 10c and 16c unissued, etc.; the provincial issues are outstanding, including Kwangtung Scott #991-996 plus Chan-listed varieties #S96d, 98c-99c and 100b; Hunan, Shensi and Kwangsi complete, Yunnan and Sinkiang complete, Kiangsi complete; lovely Fukien with #1-12 complete mint and used, 13-17, 19-23, C1, E1, F1, plus 19 handstamp overprinted varieties, Very Fine, wonderful specialist's lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:02:49 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1289
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Cat No: 675-767

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image China, Magnificent, highly specialized 1943 20¢ Interior surcharge collection (Chan 675-767. Scott 531-549), an absolutely stunning and very comprehensive mounted or hinged collection of hundreds, all mint, with many rarely offered gems within; begins with an amazing section of Specimen overprints including singles from Hunan, Kiangsi (5), Kwangsi (4), Kweichow (5) and Yunnan (3); from there, specialization by province is offered, including premium items like (Chan numbers) Fukien #690b top margin single, Honan #684 and 687, good Hupeh, extensive Kansu including #705a and 707b, Kiangsi #710 and 714b & 714c, Kwangsi #725c, nice Shensi, West Szechuan #760 bottom margin block of 6 with bottom stamps double surcharge varieties, and much, much more, bulk Very Fine, a fabulous study, exceedingly difficult to duplicate; specialist's delight.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:03:09 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1290
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image China, Excellent mint 1912 commemorative issue stock, lovely and generally clean; hundreds of stamps in all, comprising the Dr Sun Yat-sen and Pres Yuan Shih-kai issues (Scott #178-189, 190-201; Chan #184-195, 196-207), all in various quantities, and nearly all with o.g.; considerable aggregate catalogue value, mostly Fine to Very Fine, unusual lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:03:41 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1291
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image China, Fantastic 1948-49 Gold Yuan specialized collection, superb, highly detailed and well-annotated collection on album pages comprising of many hundreds in all, including varieties, paper and perforation types, printing houses, etc.; highlights include Chan #G1 as strip of 3 with middle stamp upper characters omitted, G16c; G17 block of 10, position 10 with overprint partially omitted due to paper fold; G39 and G41 (each scarce), G43c, G44a, G50 horizontal pair imperforate between and vertical strip of 3 imperforate between varieties, G52 imperforate bottom margin single with double surcharge variety, G68e in a corner margin single, G71-75, G102 imperforate between, GN1 unissued value, G117-124 Hankow prints in blocks of 4, etc., Very Fine, wonderful specialist's lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:04:27 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1292
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image China, London and First & Second Peking print Junk series accumulation, 1913-24, lovely, fresh and very clean; 88 all mint items including $1, $2 and $5 values of London and First & Second Peking Hall of Classics; we also note some imprint strips, etc.; great colours, Fine to Very Fine or better, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:05:27 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1293
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image China, Wonderful 1945-48 surcharge by issue specialized collection, outstanding, nicely annotated and well-presented; many hundreds mint or used, neatly assembled by issue in a single volume, from the 1945 Kiaotung surcharges (Chan #893 & 896 in pairs) and CNCs, through the second Dah Yeh surcharge issues; included are varieties, perforation and paper types, multiples, etc., with loads of premium items like Chan #906 (2), 954d, 955, 957c, 958a, 1071c, 1072c, 1072d and many others, with inverts, doubles, etc., Very Fine, a wonderful, fascinating specialist's lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:06:31 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1294
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Cat No: 642-654

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image China, Specialized 1942 surcharge of 50¢ issues (Chan 642-654. Scott 529-530), wonderful, beautifully presented and highly specialized collection on album leaves, with multiples, scarce used examples, perforation varieties, etc.; we note items of interest such as GPO issue block of 28 showing two characters omitted and replaced by hand types, perf 11 mint and used singles plus two perf 11 blocks of 4; East Szechuan perf 11 (2) plus a used example; West Szechuan perf 11 block of 4, perf 13 x 11 mint and used copies; various premium perforation types from Kweichow and Honan including a perf 10½ block of 4, Kwangtung and Kwangsi; plus Specimen overprinted blocks of 4 from East Szechuan, Shensi, Kweichow and Kwangtung, etc., Very Fine, a superb collection; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:09:31 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1295
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image China, Select, specialized one-volume 1937-48 definitive issue collection, lovely, keenly assembled and well-annotated, accurately assembled collection beginning with the Martyrs, which include some fifth printing imperforate blocks of 4, to the New York Sun Yat-sen printings, onto extensive Central Trust and Paicheng prints, which include detailed and accurate studies of paper, inks, shades, perforations, etc.; and finishing up with the 1944-46 Chung Hwa prints, generally Very Fine, very nice study; specialist's delight.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:09:54 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1296
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image China, Lovely specialized collections of select issues, attractive, well-annotated old-time, nice-quality collection comprising mostly specialized presentations of specific issues; we note nice "3" surcharges with numerous varieties by province, with exceptionally detailed Kansu, plus lots of double fen varieties with shades, etc., in blocks of 9; good 40¢ on 50¢ surcharges, 4¢ on 5¢ surcharges, post-War 1948 "long box" surcharges, a few commemoratives like Scott #270-273 mint, used, Specimen overprints, etc.; 2¢ and 3¢ Junk surcharges with Specimens; 1¢ on ½¢ Martyr surcharges block of 6 with Specimen overprint, etc., mostly Very Fine, lovely and certainly an interesting lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:10:31 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1297
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image China, Excellent, keenly assembled Anti-Bandit control chop overprint collection, lovely and substantial, beautifully presented collection comprising East and West Szechuan and Kansu provinces; includes approximately 200 used items, plus a mint block of 4 of Tsinan, Kansu, and a mint block of 6 of Tienshui, Kansu; most of the stamps are Sun Yat-sen issues, including later New York Suns, though we note dollar-value Junks and a few other issues; everything is arranged by towns—and there are many—plus a couple covers, etc. Fresh, Very Fine, a wonderful lot.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:11:43 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1298
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image China, Lovely, vintage-era Postal Savings and Money Order stamps collection, neat and clean, nicely assembled and well-identified on homemade pages, comprising over 160 items; includes excellent Postal Savings issues by province from 1919 on up to the 1961 Taiwan issues, plus nice Money Order stamps by types, local overprints, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, attractive, unusual lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:12:03 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1299
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image China, Excellent old-time mint Airmail collection, neatly assembled on beautiful homemade pages, including better like (Scott numbers) China #C1-C10, plus good later issues; Szechuan Province #C1-C6 in singles and blocks of 4, a couple nice covers, and more, Fine to Very Fine, attractive lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:12:41 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1300
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image China, Outstanding specialized 1931-41 Dr. Sun Yat-sen issue collection, fantastic, beautifully assembled and well-annotated old-time, mostly mint collection offering a wealth of value in straightforward listed sets such as Scott #290-296 (with duplicates of the dollar values); 297-306 with plate blocks of 6 of some lower values, used multiples, etc.; solid 1938-41 issues like #344-346, 347-348, 349-363, 370-375, good 1940 Dah Tung prints like Chan #403-416, etc.; we also note varieties galore, with $20 "broken box" types, 50¢ Dah Tung block of 4 with left stamps watermark omitted, various plate flaws, Ma-listed varieties, etc., Very Fine, lovely lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:13:08 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1301
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Cat No: 883-885

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image China, Specialized 1945 Kaifeng surcharge issue collection (Chan 883-885. Scott 622-624), a wonderful, keenly assembled and presented specialized collection on a pair of album pages, with varieties, multiples, paper types, etc.; highlights include $20 on 40c inverted surcharge (Scott #623a, Chan #884b; 2 examples), $20 on 40¢ top margin imprint pair with surcharge misplaced horizontally variety, $10 on 20¢ block of 9 with middle stamp the inverted "Yuan" variety (Chan #883a) and others, Very Fine, a lovely, attractive lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:14:20 EST
Sold For 8500

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1302
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image China, 1912 (Mar. 26), "Republic of China, Provisional Neutrality" 3¢ slate green pair cover, neat and exceptionally clean locally used cover, franked by horizontal pair of 3¢ overprints cancelled by bilingual Nanking City c.d.s.'s, fresh and beautiful, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$12,000-15,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-15,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:14:50 EST
Sold For 10000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1303
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image China, 1912 (July), Tuchang Hsien Local "Republic of China" registered cover to Shanghai, spectacular cover franked by ½¢ and 1¢ Statistical Department overprints, along with 2¢ to 5¢ Tuchang Hsien local overprints, with the 2¢ and 4¢ inverted overprint types (Chan Tuchang Hsien #2b and 4a), the 3¢ and 5¢ being normal types; front shows lovely boxed Registered marking with reverse showing bilingual "Shanghai/14 JUL/12" arrival, fresh; corner harmlessly trimmed at bottom right, Very Fine, a striking and rare cover.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:15:13 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1304
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image China, 1913 (Aug.), registered cover sent from Canton, Shameen, to Seattle, WA, 20¢ Republic of China overprinted tied by Shameen origin c.d.s. on small, neat cover, with front showing bold boxed black "R/Canton, Shameen/No 3245 [manuscript]" handstamp along with violet "Registered" handstamp; reverse shows "Shanghai/9 Aug/13" transit, San Francisco SEP 1, 1913 Registered transit and Seattle SEP 4, 1913 registered arrival, Very Fine, a beautiful, neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:16:24 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1305
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image China, 1916, stampless cover sent from Peking to Yochow, interesting cover, with back flap showing embossed seal of the Inspectorat General of Customs, Peking, with front showing Peking origin c.d.s. and bold "POSTAGE PAID" handstamp in black; reverse shows Hankow 24 JUN transit and Yochow 20 JUN wrong-date receiver; name excised from address, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:16:52 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1306
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image China, 1917 (Mar.), Seattle-to-Tientsin cover, a remarkable, somewhat battered legal-size cover, franked by perfined U.S. 4¢ Washington stamp, which is tied by Seattle March machine cancel; sent to Tientsin, with the cover bearing seven Officially Sealed labels, all perfectly tied by Tientsin APR 13 17 c.d.s.'s; front also shows boxed "Unclaimed" and "Advertised" handstamps, with reverse showing bilingual two-line "Returned to Writer" handstamp, Tientsin June 6 17 arrival and "Unclaimed" handstamp, along with Moukden 31 Mar 17 transit, Very Fine, an amazing usage to be sure—rare.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:17:16 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1308
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image China, 1918 (Oct. 12), 1¢ green Junk stationery card, used to Germany, datelined "Peking 12 Oktober 1918", cancelled by long, violet rectangular "Correspondance des prisonniers de guerre" bilingual chop; showing round and oval Censor markings and Peking c.d.s. on front, Very Fine, a scarce marking and usage.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 60,000.00
Sold...HK$ 60,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:19:23 EST
Sold For 60000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1309
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image China, 1920 (May 7), Tientsin to Peking First Experimental Flight (Starr-Mills 1), 1¢ Chinese Imperial postal card, uprated with 3¢ Junk issue, each tied by bold strike of appropriate, boxed "Chinese Post Office / Despatched by Aeroplane / Tientsin to Peking" chop, with "Received by Aeroplane" boxed handstamp applied at Peking. Reverse shows a second strike of the first-mentioned chop, with the card address "To the Honorable Special Commissioners, Aerial Derby Around World, Peking, China", wonderfully fresh; light vertical central fold, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:20:11 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1310
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image China, 1923 (May 23), Peking-to-Tientsin First Flight cover (Starr-Mills 5), lovely registered cover, franked by the First Issue Airmails complete along with additional 20¢ Junk issue, all tied by bold "Peking/23 May 23" bilingual c.d.s.'s; front shows three-line bilingual "To be despatched by/Aerial Service" handstamp, with reverse showing violet Tientsin 24 May 23 Aeroplane Service Tientsin C.P.O. handstamp, Shanghai 26 May transit and Washington, DC, receiver dated 29 JUN, Fine to Very Fine+, scarce flight.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:20:53 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1311
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Cat No: 301-304

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image China, 1929 (May 30), State Burial of Dr. Sun Yat-sen complete, rare First Day Cover (Chan 301-304. Scott 284-287), lovely registered First Day Cover, with the complete set tied by special commemorative cancels; neat boxed Registry marking on front, with reverse showing Shanghai 3.6.18 receiver, boldly chopped "F.Z. Chun" in large handstamp, Very Fine, a lovely item.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:21:20 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1313
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Cat No: 329-332

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image China, 1932 (Oct. 12), cover bearing Sven Hedin Expedition issue complete (Chan 329-332. Scott 307-310), registered cover addressed to Diercking at Shanghai, with the complete set tied by special commemorative cancels; reverse shows bilingual Shanghai 20.10.22 arrival, Very Fine, a stunning usage.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:22:06 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1314
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image China, 1933 (Mar. 16), remarkable registered linen-lined Sven Hedin envelope, sent Peiping to Stockholm, amazing large-sized (125 x 98 mm) linen-lined envelope, written completely in Sven Hedin's hand, franked by 1¢, 4¢ and 50¢ Junk issues, plus two 20¢ Sun Yat-sen definitives, plus a pair of $1 red Tan Yuan-chang issue, all tied by Peiping origin c.d.s.'s; front shows Peiping Registry label, with reverse showing Shanghai 18.3.33 transit plus bold "Sender/Sven Hedin/31 Hsi Kuan Yin Sze/Peiping/China" in manuscript; addressed to Hedin's sister, Alma, in Stockholm; all considered, Very Fine, a superb Sven Hedin item.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:22:42 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1315
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Cat No: 329-332

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image China, 1933 (May 4), Registered cover bearing Sven Hedin Expedition issue complete, sent Peking to Stockholm (Chan 329-332. Scott 307-310), the complete set, along with 30¢ Martyr issue on reverse, tied by Peking origin c.d.s.'s; boldly signed across the front and back "Sven Hedin"; Shanghai 9 May transit; to his sister Alma; some glue staining around edges of stamps, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:23:15 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1316
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image China, 1942 (Jan. 22), 16¢ Domestic Postage Paid & 50¢ on 16¢ surcharge domestic cover, 50¢ on 16¢ General Issue in a single and a block of 4, each with perforations clipped or imperforate at left, along with Honan 50¢ on 16¢ and vertical pair of 50¢ on 16¢ Honan surcharge with bars, on domestic cover with Shanghai bilingual 5 Feb c.d.s. on reverse, Very Fine, a scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:24:10 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1318
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image China, 1943 (July), 50¢ on 16¢ & 50¢ on 16¢ & bars registered express cover to Shanghai, lovely and scarce registered express mail domestic cover bearing 50¢ on 16¢ General Issue surcharge (5 examples, including a horizontal strip of 3), plus a horizontal pair of 50¢ on 16¢ with vertical bars (Honan surcharge), along with a 50¢ Central Trust print, to Shanghai; shows 1 AUG 43 receiver, Fine to Very Fine and choice, an exceptionally scarce combination.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:25:22 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1319
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image China, 1944 (July 5), Chinese Forces in India cover to Chungking, franked by $5 Dr. Sun Yat-sen issue tied by "Temporary P.O. 332" APO cancel; believed to have been at Lahore, India, at this time, training under U.S. General Joseph Stilwell; a Chungking arrival also ties the stamp, with reverse showing violet "C.C.O./PASSED" bilingual Censor chop, Fine to Very Fine, a fascinating and rare cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:25:55 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1320
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image China, 1949, nice selection of six Silver Yuan Domestic Postage Paid chopped covers, a lovely gathering, including a May Hankow chopped cover; four nice Canton covers, three of which are different, one with addressee cut out; plus a lovely Registered (red handstamp) Taiyuan-to-Peiping cover (small tear) with violet Domestic Postage Paid chop, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:26:40 EST
Sold For 5500

China
Chinese Republic

Postal History Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1321
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image China, Massive cover accumulation, mostly 1920s-40s, vast and wide-ranging selection of over 825 (!) covers, beginning with a sampling of Junk-era usages but mostly from the 1930s-'40s with Sun Yat-sen issue frankings, Martyrs, some Golds, plus an incredible array of CNC usages, etc.; we note censors, airmail and registered usages, and much, much more, bulk generally Fine to Very Fine, a huge holding not often seen like this and a serious lot for the specialist of trader, well worth the time spent for a thorough evaluation.
Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$25,000-35,000

Opening HK$ 90,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:28:25 EST
Sold For 90000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1322
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image China, Excellent postal history selection, ca. 1920s-48, wonderful and wide-ranging, with approximately 210 covers, the majority used 1945 on, including lots of Postal Savings stamp issue covers, Third London Sun Yat-sen covers, First Shanghai Union surcharges, Chungking Central Print covers and others; we note a wide range of usages, frankings, town cancels, etc., Fine to Very Fine, solid lot well worth a thorough review.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:29:58 EST
Sold For 36000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1323
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image China, Lovely selection of airmail and first flight covers, excellent group of approximately 38 ca. 1920s-1940s covers, including two scarce 1923 Beijing-to-Tientsin First Flights, Changsha-to-Shanghai First Flight, several Canton-to-Wuchow First Flights, several Nanking-to-Peiping First Flights, etc.; we also find numerous selected-for-interest 1930s-'40s airmail covers, with Censors, "found in ordinary mail" markings, etc., largely Fine to Very Fine, nice mix; well worth viewing.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:32:09 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1324
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image China, Lovely Gold Yuan postal history collection, interesting and wide-ranging selection of approximately 30 Gold Yuan-franked covers, including several nice air lettersheet usages, outstanding rate and franking combinations, etc., Fine to Very Fine, excellent specialised group; well worth a close review.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:32:42 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1325
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image China, Powerful postal card correspondence to the China Sunday School Union, Shanghai, 1915-27, lovely and heavily cancellation-oriented group of 43 postal cards, comprising Higgins & Gage #12, 16-17 and 22, some showing uprated usages, from outlying areas to Shanghai; some of the many premium origins show Chowtsun, Keiki, Stanfu, Lungyen, Wuan, Hoyang, Fancheng, Tienchowkan, Suiping, Anking, Ichowfu, Kaying, Ichow, Yuhsien, Mienchow, Shunteh, Luan and others, Very Fine, a splendid and scarce correspondence and a super specialist's lot.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:33:36 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1326
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image China, Clean and wide-ranging selection of CNC covers, an excellent group of approximately 80, offering an incredible range of franking combinations (some with non-CNC postage), domestic and international usages; Airmail, Express and Registered usages; lots of interesting town cancels, etc., generally Fine to Very Fine or better, nice group, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,600-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,200

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:34:21 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1327
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image China, Chungking Chung Hwa and Dah Tung print covers, 1944-46, lovely and generally very clean selection; wide-ranging, with approximately 52 covers in all: 27 Chung Hwa and 15 Dah Tung prints; we note a stellar range of franking combinations, including some with other issues, multiples; Express, Registered and Airmail usages; a couple nice Shanghai "ED" markings, town cancels, etc.; an attractive group, Fine to Very Fine or better.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:35:05 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1328
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image China, Splendid group of 14 airmail covers, 1920s-'40s, lovely array, including a clean 1923 Peking-to-Tientsin flight, a 1928 cacheted Shanghai-to-Canton flight, a lovely #C6-C10 Shanghai-to-Nanking (and forwarded to Kuling) flight addressed to S.J. Mills, several lovely multi-censored WWII flights to the U.S., including BOAC missionary covers; several legal-sized colourful China National Aviation Corporation covers, etc., Fine to Very Fine, very nice group overall; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,400-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-4,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:35:45 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1329
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image China, Central Trust and Paicheng issue covers, nice selection of about 30, offering a wide range of domestic and international usages, franking combinations, Airmail, Express and Registered usages, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, attractive specialised group.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:36:20 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1330
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image China, Nice selection of eight Central Trust or Paicheng print covers, attractive, select group including several lovely domestically used Registered covers, censored Airmail covers both domestic and to the U.S., a nice postage due voided cover, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice specialist's group.
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:37:27 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1331
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image China, Distribution mark covers, ca. 1945-47, nice selection of 15, all showing trisected distribution chops, with or without receiving markings; includes a diverse range of frankings and usages, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:37:53 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1332
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image China, Small selection of 13 covers, two of which are from Hong Kong; includes a couple nice flight covers, a nice Japanese Occupation cover, a U.S. Postage combination cover, etc., Fine to Very Fine, good mix; examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,400

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:38:22 EST
Sold For 2000


Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1333
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image Chinese Provinces, Lovely mint selection of Provincial issues, attractive, all mint selection on a small group of stockcards comprising better items only, including (Scott numbers) Manchuria #1-20 plus additional $1 to $5 values; North East Provinces #47, 61-63; Sinkiang #34, 36-37, Unification set; Yunnan #18-20, etc. Fresh, mostly Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:38:50 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1334
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image Chinese Provinces, Lovely selection, clean, nearly all mint, including strong Sinkiang with premium items such as Scott #30-36, 39-42, 47-66, 70-73, 74-77, 82-88, 89-97, 98-101, plus used #39-42 and 70-73; we also note mint Szechuan #1-3, 9-11, 12-23 and North East Province #47-52, 61-63, etc. Fresh, largely Fine to Very Fine or better, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,800-4,200

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:39:24 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1335
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image Chinese Provinces, Small postal history selection, nice group of six items, including 1928 10c cover, Yunnanfu to U.S., marked "T" postage due; two nice 5c Manchuria covers to Oklahoma City, sent "Printed Matter" from Yenki, plus two lovely, scarce North East Province to Wuhu, one which was sent Express; plus an unusual censored Airmail Express cover Tihwa to Shanghai, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:40:05 EST
Sold For 5500

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1336
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image Fukien, 1949 (Aug. 1), Kintsing bisect cover used to Foochow, bearing Fukien Province 2¢ on $2,000,000 diagonal bisect along with 4¢ Hwa Nan printing Dr. Sun Yat-sen general issue, tied by native "Kintsing" dotted-rim c.d.s.; backstamped at Foochow, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:40:52 EST
Sold For 1500

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Chinese Provinces: Kwangsi
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1337
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Cat No: S77-S78

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image Kwangsi, 1949, Kwangsi Province Silver Yuans complete (Chan S77-S78. Scott 6-7, 8-17), blocks of 4, pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice, a scarce assemblage of blocks.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:41:38 EST
Sold For 5500

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General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1338
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image Kwangsi, 1949 (May 3), ½¢ black and 1¢ black Yungning (Nanning) Silver Yuan Postage Paid labels, neat and attractive cover bearing both values of the issue, used to Wuming (backstamp arrival marking, 5 May), each label tied by Yungning origin c.d.s.; upper right corner clipped as usual for Printed Matter mail, Very Fine, an unusual usage for this issue.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:42:23 EST
Sold For 1800

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Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1340
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image Manchurian Provinces, Postal history, useful selection of nine covers, ca. 1920s-1930, franked with Manchuria Province Junk issue overprinted stamps; includes five nice Registered usages (one cover with tear), offering a nice array of destinations and franking combinations, plus a couple nice domestic usages, etc., largely Fine to Very Fine, nice group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:43:12 EST
Sold For 3200

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Chinese Provinces: North-East
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1341
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Cat No: NE18-31, NE53-65

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image North East Provinces, 1946, Sun Yat-sen First & Second Peiping Printings "Limited for Use in the North-East" (Chan NE18-31, NE53-65. Scott 12-25, 47-52, 61-63), the set of 27 values complete in blocks of 4, including the scarce $22, $65 and $109 values, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce group.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:43:39 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1342
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image North East Provinces, 1946-47, Sun Yat-sen specialized set of 24 (Scott 12-25, 47-52 & vars), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:43:59 EST
Sold For 600

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Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1345
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image North East Provinces, Postal history selection, lovely group of six items, including a 1947 Army Post Office cover to Peiping, franked by seven copies of the $500 rose carmine Sun Yat-sen issue; a January 1948 cover with single $200 rose brown Sun Yat-sen issue; a 1948 cover bearing a vertical strip of four of $3000 on $1 surcharge, Shenyang to Peiping; a single-franking cover bearing 50¢ on $10 First Issue surcharge, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a great specialist's group.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:45:15 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1346
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image Shensi, 1949 (June 15), Nan Cheng (Kwangtung Province) Silver Yuan Domestic Postage Paid label, lovely, clean example in violet on label on back of old Post Office form with red seal, "Nan Cheng First Class Postmaster" on fragment, cancelled by dotted-rim c.d.s., fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:45:40 EST
Sold For 4000

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Chinese Provinces: Sinkiang
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1347
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Cat No: AP4-6

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image Sinkiang, 1916, 5¢ to 50¢ unissued Hung Hsien Commemorative issue, "Specimen" overprints (Chan AP4-6), generally fresh; 5¢ value with several gum discolouration spots on reverse only, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:46:29 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1348
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Cat No: PS17-38

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image Sinkiang, 1916-19, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" 2nd overprints on Junk Issue, 1st Peking printing complete, "Specimens" (Chan PS17-38. Scott 17-38), a superb-quality complete set of 22 values, boasting bold, vibrant colours and excellent centring, full clean o.g., Very Fine, a lovely and rare set.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:47:19 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1349
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Cat No: PS17-38

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image Sinkiang, 1916-19, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" 2nd overprints on Junk Issue, 1st Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan PS17-38. Scott 17-38), fresh, nicely centred set with bold colours, expertly regummed, Fine to Very Fine+, a most attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:47:48 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1350
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Cat No: PS35-38

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image Sinkiang, 1916-19, $2 to $20 First Peking Print, second overprint Hall of Classics (Chan PS35-38. Scott 35-38), fresh with wonderful colours, o.g., Very Fine, $10 & $20 signed Champion.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:48:36 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1351
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Cat No: PS35

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image Sinkiang, 1916, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" 2nd overprint on Hall of Classics, 1st Peking printing, $2 black & blue (Chan PS35. Scott 35), bottom margin imprint strip of 3, pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:49:15 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1352
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Cat No: PS37-38

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image Sinkiang, 1916-19, $10 & $20 Hall of Classics, First Peking Print, overprinted for use in Sinkiang (Chan PS37-38. Scott 37-38), an exceptional, superior-quality pair of high values, each boasting brilliant colours and overall freshness, full clean o.g. which is lightly hinged, Very Fine+, a gem pair.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:49:53 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1353
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Cat No: PS38 var.

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image Sinkiang, 1916, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" 2nd overprint on Hall of Classics, 1st Peking printing, $20 "Specimen" (Chan PS38 var. Scott 38 var), good colours and nicely centred, small part o.g., Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:50:44 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1354
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image Sinkiang, 1924-36, ½¢//$20 Second Peking Print Junk series (Scott 47-51, 53-69), set complete less the 4¢ gray green value, fresh with good colours, o.g., generally Very Fine, attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:51:21 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1355
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Cat No: PS66-70

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image Sinkiang, 1924-36, $1 to $20 Second Peking Print Hall of Classics dollar values, "Specimen" overprints (Chan PS66-70. Scott 64-68), beautiful, superb-quality set of these high values, full clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:51:50 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1356
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Cat No: PS69-70

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image Sinkiang, 1924, $10 & $20 Second Peking Print Hall of Classics, overprinted for Sinkiang, "Specimen" overprints (Chan PS69-70. Scott 67-68), fresh, regummed, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:52:20 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1357
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Cat No: PS70

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image Sinkiang, 1924, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" on Hall of Classics, 2nd Peking printing, $20 blue & deep purple (Chan PS70. Scott 68), fresh mint, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, a nice, attractive example.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:52:56 EST
Sold For 2200

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Airmail Postal History
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1358
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image Sinkiang, 1932 (Oct. 11), registered censored airmail cover, sent Tihwa to Tientsin, a splendid, exceptionally clean red band cover, franked on reverse by horizontal marginal pair of Sinkiang-handstamped "Airmail" in red on 15¢ issue (Chan #PSA3), along with 3¢, 6¢ and 10¢ Sinkiang overprinted issues, all tied by bold Tihwa/Urumtsi origin c.d.s.'s, showing 30¢ Airmail surcharge fee, 10¢ Registration fee and 9¢ basic letter fee; front shows Tientsin 16 Jan 1933 receiver, fresh, Very Fine, a beautiful cover.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:53:27 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1359
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image Sinkiang, 1933 (June 6), Airmail cover from Tihwa to Peiping, beautiful, high-quality cover franked on reverse by 90¢ China Second Issue Airmail, along with Sinkiang 10¢ "Air Mail" handstamp in red (Chan #PSA2), tied by bold strikes of Tihwa origin c.d.s.'s, fully addressing the $1 Airmail surcharge fee; 9¢ letter fee met by 5¢ Sinkiang Tan Yuan-chang and 4¢ Dr. Sun Yat-sen overprints; Peiping June 12 receiver, fresh, Very Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:54:19 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1360
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image Sinkiang, 1933 (Aug. 3), airmail cover, Tihwa to Tientsin, franked on reverse by 30¢ China Second Issue Airmail in the form of a horizontal strip of 3, plus Sinkiang 10¢ handstamped "Air Mail" stamp in red (Chan #PSA2), collectively meeting Airmail surcharge fee, with additional 4¢ and 5¢ Sinkiang overprinted Junk issues for 9¢ letter rate; Tientsin 5 August receiver, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:54:50 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1361
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image Sinkiang, 1933 (June 22), registered airmail cover, sent Tihwa (Urumtsi) to Tientsin, front showing violet typed "Via Lanchow by Air-Mail/Registered"; franked on front by 30¢ and 60¢ Second Issue Chinese Airmails, along with Sinkiang 10¢ blue with red "Air Mail" handstamp overprint satisfying $1 Airmail surcharge fee, along with 3¢ and 6¢ Sinkiang-overprinted Junks for 9¢ letter fee, while reverse shows pair of 5¢ Tan Yuan-chang issues for 10¢ Registration fee, totalling 119¢ postage—all tied by Tihwa origin c.d.s.'s; reverse notes Tientsin 28 June 1933 arrival c.d.s., Very Fine, a lovely cover, rare.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:55:17 EST
Sold For 14000

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Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1362
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Cat No: Collection

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image Sinkiang, Lovely collection, beautifully assembled old-time collection of various issues, mounted and hinged on album pages; all mint, with lots of premium items such as Scott #1-16, 17-38, then on to the Martyrs including #140-161 and specialized 1944 Central Trust printings with paper types, blocks, #174, 184, etc. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine or better, attractive lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:55:40 EST
Sold For 4500

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Chinese Provinces: Szechwan
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1363
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Cat No: S113-138

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image Szechuan, 1949, $150 dark blue to $5,000,000 ultramarine Silver Yuan overprints (Chan S113-138. Scott 24-49), the set of 26 complete, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine+, scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:55:59 EST
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Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1364
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image Szechuan, Lovely mint collection, 1933-34, keenly assembled on a single album leaf, comprising Scott #1-23 (Chan SC1-SC23), Junks, London Sun Yat-sens and Peking Martyrs. Fresh, o.g., generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:56:18 EST
Sold For 700

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General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1365
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Cat No: Collection

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image Tibet, Nice postal history assortment, diverse range of ten items, including one First Issue Lion cover, a couple Second Issue covers, several "Official" Issue covers, etc.; an interesting mix, which should be of interest to the specialist, mostly Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:56:41 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1366
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image Tibet, 1911 (July 12), cover from Lhasa to Gyantse, lovely, franked on reverse by 1a on 4¢ trilingual surcharge issue, tied by bold Lhasa Large Dollar dater origin cancel, with a second strike adorning the front; reverse additionally shows Gyantse 16 July Large Dollar chop receiver, Very Fine, a scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:57:48 EST
Sold For 13000

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Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1367
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image Tibet, Fabulous old-time postal history collection, extensive and valuable old time collection on pages in one binder which includes numerous invoices from the 1950s from Arthur Korzyn; included are 10 first issue covers, 4 of which are combination with 1a India adhesives, plus approximately 37 1933-34 era covers, many premium selected for interest examples; we note lots of better Waterfall-listed cancellations, etc.; truly a fascinating vintage holding assembled over 60 years ago, Fine to Very Fine, a specialist's delight, examine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-15,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:59:00 EST
Sold For 19000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1368
Symbol:
Cat No: Y1-20, KH1-20

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image Yunnan and Manchuria, 1926-27, First Provincial issues complete (Chan Y1-20, KH1-20. Scott Yunnan 1-20, Manchuria 1-20), each a premium-quality set, fresh and near-pristine; $1 Yunnan has an interesting violet security chop, o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 02:59:39 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1369
Symbol:
Cat No: Y1-20

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image Yunnan, 1926, "Limited for Use in Yunnan Province" on Junk Issue, 2nd Peking printing, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan Y1-20. Scott 1-20), fresh mint, clean o.g., Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:00:03 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1370
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Yunnan, Lovely mint selection, nice group still on the original auction cards, comprising Scott #1-20, 21-24, 25-28, 29-35, 36-44, 45-48 and 49-60. Fresh, o.g., generally Fine to Very Fine or better, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:00:35 EST
Sold For 3400

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1371
Symbol:

image French Offices in China, 1900 (Mar. 18), charming registered legal-size cover sent Shanghai to London, a lovely cover to the China and Japan Telephone Company, Limited, franked by 11 copies of the French Offices 25c "CHINE" overprint issue in strips of 5 and 4, plus two singles, all tied by "Shang-Haï/3.18/00/Chine" c.d.s.'s; reverse shows black "Registered/20 AP 00/London" receiver, while front shows red "Registered/20 AP 00" marking. Fresh; trivial, expected wear, Fine to Very Fine+, an eye-arresting usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:01:45 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1372
Symbol:

image French Offices in China, 1901 (Jan. 23), picture post card sent from Peking to Rome, attractive and neat card, franked by 5¢ Coiling Dragon tied by bold strike of Peking oval origin datestamp; card transited through the British and French Post Office at Shanghai, where a 10c French "Chine" overprint was applied and cancelled "Shang-haï/2/FEVR/01/Chine"; light Rome March receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:02:26 EST
Sold For 1000

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France

Offices in China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1373
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image French Offices in China, Fabulous mint & used collection, 1894-1905, mounted on pages, Offices in China mint includes 12, 27, 28, 32, 75, J5-J6, Canton 8-10, 39, 42-43, 46, 61-62, Hoi Hao 5, 7, 9-13, 36-43, 57-59, 62-65, 76-77, Kwangchowan 1, 3 (2), 4-5, 8-10, 26-33, 44-46, Mongtseu 1-3, 5, 9, 16-30, Pakhoi 5-10, 17-27, 47-49, Tchongking 7-8, 10, 18, 21-22, 44-45, 46-47, 49, Yunnan Fou 6, 7, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 40, 42-48, a superb lot for break up, be sure to leave some time for proper evaluation, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:02:56 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1374
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image French Offices in China, Fantastic mint & used collection, 1894-1905, mounted on pages, better mint with Canton 1-2, 3-6, 12-13, 31-38, 40-42, 44-45, 48-64, Hoi Hao 5, 27-28, 30-31, 32-36, 38, 41-43, 46, 49-56, 81-82, Mongtseu 8-11, 13-15, 16-24, 29, 46-47, Pakhoi 3-8, 10, 14, 17-21, 23-28, 30, 50, Yunnan Fou 1-10, 13-14, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:03:24 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1375
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image French Offices in China, Mint & used collection, 1894-1922, a lovely collection mounted on pages, consisting of over 200 mint and 125 used stamps, China better mint with 45, 45a, J1-J6, Tchongking mint 11, 14-16, 30, with additional stamps from Canton, Hoi Hao, Kwangchowan, a great lot to break up for retail sales, examine please, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:03:55 EST
Sold For 4500

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1376
Symbol:

image German Offices in China, 1894 (Apr. 5), stampless German Consulate cover, Peking to Tientsin, unfranked cover addressed to Von Sackendorff at Tientsin, showing blue "I.G. of Customs/APL 5/94/Peking" small Customs dater, along with black "Customs/APR 6/1894/Tientsin" next-day small Customs receiver, Fine to Very Fine, scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:05:04 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1377
Symbol:

image German Offices in China, 1897 (Sept. 13), prepaid cover sent Tientsin to Stuttgart, with front showing black "Tientsin/13 SEP 97" Large Dollar dater, while reverse shows blue Shanghai SEP Large Dollar chop transit marking; front bears 20pf blue German Eagle tied by "Shanghai/23.9/97" boldly struck c.d.s.'s, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely cover and scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:05:30 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1378
Symbol:

image German Offices in China, 1902 (Nov. 1), cover sent Tsingtau to Weihsien, neat and clean, franked by Kiautschou 5pf Yacht issues (2), tied by Tsingtau 11/1/20 Kiautschou origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows lovely bold "Weihsuien/Nov 11, 1902" bilingual blue oval receiving handstamp, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:06:00 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1379
Symbol:

image German Offices in China: Kiauchau, 1912 (Apr. 23), American Consular Service cover, sent Tsingtau to San Francisco, lovely legal-size envelope franked by 10¢ Kiautschou Kaiser's Yacht issue, tied by "Tsingtau/23.4.12/Kiautschou" c.d.s.; corner card at upper left reading "American Consular Service" imprinted in black, with blue "Tsingtau China" handstamp below, Very Fine, a very scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:06:26 EST
Sold For 2400

British Commonwealth
India

B.R.A. (British Railway Administration)
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1380
Symbol:

image Indian Offices in China, 1901, "B.R.A." on China Coiling Dragon, 5¢ on ½¢ brown, black surcharge (SG BR133. Chan BRA2), interesting cover, locally used at Tientsin, bearing no additional Indian postage, with stamp tied by black railway cancel and reverse showing "F.P.O. No. 4/11 MY/01" receiver and "Base Office/10 MY/01" origin c.d.s., nice usage, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:06:48 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1381
Symbol:

image Indian Offices in China, 1901, "B.R.A." on China Coiling Dragon, 5¢ on ½¢ brown, black surcharge (SG BR133. Chan BRA2), tied to neat cover by bold violet Tientsin Railway Post Office cancel, with ½a green India Queen Victoria issue added and cancelled by bold "Base Office/22 AP/01/Dep" c.d.s.; addressed to Shanhaikwan, with reverse showing light 21 AP/FPO 14 datestamp, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:07:02 EST
Sold For 2800

China
Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Foreign Offices in China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1382
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Italian Offices in China, Mint & used collection, 1917-19, mounted on a black stockpage, includes mint 22-25, used 1, 3, 24, 25 (2), mint Tientsin 5-14, plenty of high value sale able material, review, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:07:28 EST
Sold For 3200

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1384
Symbol:

image Japanese Offices in China, 1898 (Jan. 25), "Fowler" cover, sent Chefoo to Boston, MA, lovely, fresh blue envelope showing magnificent strike of "Chefoo/25 JAN 98" Large Dollar dater; cover passed through the Japanese Post Office at Shanghai, where 1s, 2s (2) and 5s Japanese definitives were added and cancelled by "Shanghai/4/Feb/98/I.J.P.O." c.d.s.'s; reverse shows "Shanghai/3 FEB 98" Large Dollar transit, Yokohama transit and Boston Mar 7 1898 machine cancel transit, fresh and Very Fine, a beauty, a lovely item from the Fowler correspondence.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:08:23 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1387
Symbol:

image Russian Offices in China, 1900 (Oct. 5), cover from Chefoo to Cairo, delightful and rare cover originating at the Chefoo Russian Post Office with 5 OCT origin c.d.s.; franked by 1k and 3k vertical strip of three, all tied by violet Chefoo 18 Oct c.d.s.'s; reverse shows a myriad of well-struck markings, including Russian Shanghai 10.10 transit, Hong Kong OC 30 transit, Colombo 11.11.00 transit, Suez 23.11.1900 transit and Cairo 23.11.1900 receiver, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful cover and a rare destination.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:10:06 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1388
Symbol:

image Russian Offices in China, 1903 (July 19), registered cover sent Shanghai to the Isle of Wight, England, sent "via Siberia", a spectacular neat registered cover franked by a pair of Russian Offices in China overprinted issues tied by origin c.d.s.'s; front shows bold violet "R/Shanghai/No 0929 [stamped]" handstamp, along with red London Registered 10 Aug 03 handstamp; reverse notes a red London 11 AU 03 handstamp, a Registered 10 AU 03 Northampton handstamp along with same-day Northampton receiver, plus a Russian Shanghai registry label, which is tied by the Shanklin Au 11 03 receiver, Very Fine, simply a beautiful cover and rare destination.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:10:44 EST
Sold For 4500

China
Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Foreign Offices in China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1389
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Russian Offices in China, Postal history selection, 1903, a nice group of five picture post cards and a cover, most used in 1903, including two usages to Paris (one via Siberia, on via Manchuria), a 1903 Port Arthur cover to New York, a franked but unaddressed card with a Railroad Post Office cancel, etc., mostly Fine to Very Fine, a nice group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:11:20 EST
Sold For 1600

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1390
Symbol:

image U.S. Offices in China, 1882 (Sept. 1), Neat, attractive cover sent from Hankow to North Marshfield, MA, sent "via San Francisco"; franked on front by U.S. 5¢ Taylor Bank Note tied customary "pinwheel" cancel; reverse shows red Hankow SEP 1 small Customs origin dater, red "Shanghai/SEP 1[?]/82/Customs" and San Francisco Oct 13 receiver in red; in addition, the front shows "U.S. Postal Ag'cy/SEP 18/Shanghai" c.d.s., opened for display; from the Oakman correspondence, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000

Despite the light Custom marking from Hankow, a lovely and rare prepaid cover used prior to the November 1882 rate changes.
Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 40,000.00
Sold...HK$ 40,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:13:35 EST
Sold For 40000

China
Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Foreign Offices in China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1391
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image U.S. Offices in China, Select group of three American Consular Service covers, 1913-15, three legal-size envelopes with Consular Service corner cards, comprising 1914 Seoul, Chosen Registered cover with 1s and 10s Japanese Kobans, along with strip of 3 of 3s Chrysanthemums, tied by Keijo 31.12.14 Chosen c.d.s.'s; a second used from Dairen, Manchuria with one stamp missing, showing lovely wax seal; and the third a very scarce example franked by 10s Koban, with violet two-line "American Consulate/Tamsui (Daitotei), Formosa" handstamp, Very Fine, a lovely group.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:14:05 EST
Sold For 3200

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China

Japanese Occupation
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1393
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Japanese Occupation of China, 1943-45, $200 on 3¢ to $1000 on 17¢ Nanking and Shanghai Unissued Japanese Occupation issues complete (Chan JCU1-2, 3-5), a rare complete set of five unissued values, o.g., mostly never hinged; few values with light, minor gum toning as normal, still Very Fine, a seldom-offered group.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:15:29 EST
Sold For 3200


Japanese Occupation: Hopei
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1394
Symbol:

image Japanese Occupation of Hopei, 1941, ½¢ to $20 unissued complete set (Chan JNU18-34), fresh, attractive set of 17, o.g., generally Very Fine, a scarce complete set.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:16:04 EST
Sold For 6000


Japanese Occupation: North China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1395
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Japanese Occupation of North China, 1941, Unoverprinted unissued New Peking imitative printings complete (Chan JN1-7), all 18 values, exceptionally clean and fresh group, o.g. or without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:16:38 EST
Sold For 9500

China
Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations

Japanese Occupation of China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1397
Symbol:

image Manchukuo, 1943, Fifth Anniversary of Manchukuo Red Cross booklet, complete unexploded booklet, containing four panes of 10 (5 x 2) of 6f Red Cross issue; includes the original glassine slipcase, fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:17:31 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1398
Symbol:
Cat No: 19-22

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image Manchukuo, 1933, 1st Anniversary of the Founding of the State complete (Scott 19-22. Chan MK19-22), the rare complete, 1935 Reprint set printed in sheetlets of 20; produced solely for exhibition & presentation purposes, and not sold to the general public; 2f green sheet with very trivial corner bend noted for accuracy; with full fresh, original gum; few hinge remnants of no consequence, fresh and near pristine, Very Fine, a rare, choice quality set.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:17:57 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1399
Symbol:
Cat No: U1-4

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image Manchukuo, Airmail, 1945, Patriotic Aviation Fund (unissued) complete (Chan MKU2. J.S.C.A. U1-4), set of two se-tenant pairs, fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, rare and popular items.
Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$60,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 80,000.00
Sold...HK$ 80,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:18:49 EST
Sold For 80000

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China

Taiwan: Imperial Province (Formosa)
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1400
Symbol:
Cat No: F2

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image Taiwan: Imperial Province, 1886, Official Stamp, 1st Issue, on laid paper (Chan F2), 6 lovely examples, each with a different ideograph character, huge to ample margins, without gum as issued, mainly Very Fine or better, a wonderful group.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:19:55 EST
Sold For 9000


Taiwan: Republican Province
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1401
Symbol:
Cat No: TP17

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image Taiwan: Republic Province, 1946, "Limited for Use in Taiwan" surcharge on Martyr, 30s on 15¢ brown purple, watermarked (Chan TP17. Scott 28A), top margin block of 10, pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce multiple.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:21:00 EST
Sold For 5500


Taiwan

Republic Province
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1402
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Cat No: Collection

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image Taiwan: Republic Province, Lovely specialized collection, interesting and very clean, old-time mounted collection in nice quality, often specialized by issue; mostly Martyrs, Sun Yat-sen and Plum Blossom issues, with perforation and paper types, imprint blocks, etc.; includes Scott #58 as the best item, Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:21:20 EST
Sold For 3200


Issues From 1950
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1403
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Cat No: 1012-1024

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image Taiwan, 1950, Koxinga complete (Scott 1012-1024), each value a top or bottom margin single, pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $468 (HK$ 3,600).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,500-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:21:43 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1404
Symbol:
Cat No: 1012-1024, C64

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image Taiwan, 1950, Koxinga complete with Airmail issue (Scott 1012-1024, C64), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $482 (HK$ 3,710).
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:21:58 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1405
Symbol:
Cat No: 1041

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image Taiwan, 1951, Self-Government souvenir sheet (Scott 1041), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:22:36 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1406
Symbol:
Cat No: 1041

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image Taiwan, 1951, Self-Government souvenir sheet (Scott 1041), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:22:51 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1407
Symbol:
Cat No: 1041

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image Taiwan, 1951, Self-Government souvenir sheet (Scott 1041), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:23:09 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1408
Symbol:
Cat No: 1046-1051 var.

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image Taiwan, 1952, Land Tax Reduction complete, imperforate (Scott 1046-1051 var), right margin blocks of 4, a splendid, high-quality set, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,460).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:23:40 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1409
Symbol:
Cat No: 1064-1069 var.

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image Taiwan, 1953, Pres. Chiang Kai-shek 3rd Anniversary of Re-election complete, imperforate (Scott 1064-1069 var), each fresh with good margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $495 (HK$ 3,810).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:24:33 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1410
Symbol:
Cat No: 1085, 1088-1089

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image Taiwan, 1953, $1.70, $4 and $5 Chiang Kai-shek Birthday issue (Scott 1085, 1088-1089), sheets of 25, pristine group of five sheets, comprising two each of the $1.70 and $4 values, plus a single $5 sheet, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:24:54 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1411
Symbol:
Cat No: 1091a

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image Taiwan, 1953, Pres. Chiang Kai-shek 67th Birthday souvenir folder (Scott 1091a), without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $600 (HK$ 4,620).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:25:17 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1412
Symbol:
Cat No: 1117a

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image Taiwan, 1955, Armed Forces Day souvenir sheet (Scott 1117a), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $700 (HK$ 5,380).
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:26:14 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1413
Symbol:
Cat No: 1153-56

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image Taiwan, 1956, Telegraph Service Anniversary issue complete (Scott 1153-56), 100 sets in the form of two panes of 50 each from the same sheets, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $1,135 (HK$ 8,730).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:26:28 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1414
Symbol:
Cat No: 1261-1264

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image Taiwan, 1960, Palace Museum Paintings (1st series) complete (Scott 1261-1264), full sheets of 50, Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged; folded through the middle, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,750 (HK$ 13,460).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:27:04 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1415
Symbol:
Cat No: 1290-1295

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image Taiwan, 1961, Ancient Chinese Art Treasures (1st series) complete (Scott 1290-1295), the full set, in blocks of 4 or 48 or complete sheets of 50; #1290, 1292 and 1295: 52 each (block of 4 with sheet number plus block of 48); #1291, 1293 and 1294: 69 each (block of 19 plus sheet of 50); all fault-free, though one or two of the sheets have minor margin faults that do not affect the stamps in any way, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:27:28 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1416
Symbol:
Cat No: 1355-1358

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image Taiwan, 1962, Palace Museum Paintings (2nd series) complete (Scott 1355-1358), complete sheets of 50, a magnificent set of sheets, each neatly folded down the centre, and with full selvage markings, immaculate, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an ever-popular—and valuable—set.
Scott $26,250 (HK$ 201,920).
Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 70,000. Est. HK$60,000-70,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$60,000-70,000

Opening HK$ 55,000.00
Sold...HK$ 55,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:28:01 EST
Sold For 55000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1417
Symbol:
Cat No: 1370-1372

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image Taiwan, 1963, AOPU First Anniversary complete (Scott 1370-1372), complete sheets of 50, a pretty group, with each sheet folded in half; full margins, with all the markings, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a great addition to your collection, or to your stock.
Scott $1,150 (HK$ 8,850).
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,600-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:28:28 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1418
Symbol:
Cat No: 1479-1482

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image Taiwan, 1966, Palace Museum Paintings (3rd series) complete (Scott 1479-1482), full panes of 50, neatly folded through centre, Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely set of sheets.
Scott $6,950 (HK$ 53,460).
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:28:56 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1419
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Taiwan, Sensational selection of sheets, 1944-74, a grand concatenation of mostly full panes, all identified by Scott number and ready for sale or break-up; the lot consists of (Scott numbers, full panes of 50 or 100 unless noted) #574-577 (each block of 45), 611-614, 1204, 1248, 1250-1251 (each three panes of 50), 1252-1253 (each two panes of 50), 1260, 1265, 1266, 1267-1269 (each two panes of 50), 1284-1289, 1296-1298, 1311-1314, 1315, 1316-1317, 1318-1319, 1344, 1345-1346, 1352-1354, 1361-1362, 1373-1374, 1377-1378, 1386-1387 (each block of 21), 1887-1890 (block of 92), 1891-1894 (block of 92), o.g., never hinged; minor selvage flaws on a few, a couple with some toned spots, still, nearly all Very Fine, dealers take note.
Estimate HK$ 16,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$16,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:29:20 EST
Sold For 20000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1420
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Cat No: Collection

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image Taiwan, Nice miniature sheet and more selection, useful and clean mint, including extensive duplicated souvenir sheets like Scott #1135-1136, 1341a (13), 1360a (56) and lots of later issues, plus some booklets, blocks of 4, etc., Very Fine, a clean, attractive group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:29:44 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1421
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Taiwan, Mint collection, 1949-2010, superlative collection of mostly mint never hinged stamps; includes hundreds of sets, miniature sheets, blocks of 4 and booklets, mostly from the 1980s on, but including a few earlier items, Fine to Very Fine, please examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:30:13 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1422
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Cat No: Collection

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image Taiwan, Nice group of five better covers, premium group comprising Cross-Island Highway souvenir sheet of Very Fine First Day Cover; a lovely 1950 cover, Taipei to New York, bearing five copies of 20¢ on $44 and a pair of 30¢ on $44 North East Province surcharges, along with a pair of First Issue $1 Flying Geese, etc.; we also note Scott #1064-1069, matched bottom margin imperforates on Registered cacheted First Day Cover to Hong Kong, #1355-1358 on cover, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice group; well worth a look.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:30:42 EST
Sold For 7500

China
China (People's Republic)

Liberated Areas
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1423
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Unusual group of 15 covers, all of which originate from Darte & Co., Shanghai, to Clifton, NJ; ten of this total are large-sized brown envelopes, one of which is a front only, all franked by amazing, substantial combinations of Scott-listed Liberated Areas issues, with the remaining five covers smaller-sized examples bearing Liberated Areas frankings; all but one are 1950 usages, and while condition ranges on some as to be expected, the bulk are Fine to Very Fine, an amazing and colorful group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:32:23 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1424
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Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Excellent selection, clean, nice quality, mostly mint accumulation of nearly all Scott-listed items, including many pairs and blocks of 4; highlights include blocks of 4 of Scott #1L8a, 1L24-1L26, 1L45-1L48; 6L88-6L89; 7L6a, 7L9-7L12; 8L21-8L25, 8L40-8L42; plus pairs of 1L73-1L75, 1L81-1L83, 1L98-1L100 and 3L89-3L95 (4 sets); Yang #EC146b block of 4, quantities of used, South West China issues and much more, Fine to Very Fine or better, nice lot of popular material; examine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$7,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:31:46 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1425
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Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Excellent selection of 15 franked covers to the U.S., ca. 1949-50, splendid group of Scott-listed Liberated Areas stamp-franked covers, with the majority of these used to the China Inland Mission in Philadelphia; includes a wonderful array of franking combinations, with usages from Lanchow, Chungking, Tientsin, Salowu, Kunming, etc., and features forwarded examples, airmail and surface mail covers, etc., excellent specialist's group; some expected usage flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 34,000.00
Sold...HK$ 34,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:33:18 EST
Sold For 34000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1426
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Substantial mint or used stock, useful and often well-duplicated, comprising Scott-listed issues (a bit of Yang material noted as well), with thousands in all in Scott-numbered glassines; the overall composition of the lot is tilted toward lower- to mid-range items, with some better sets here and there. Generally fresh, Fine to Very Fine or better, well worth a close review.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:33:42 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1427
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Lovely group of nine covers, diverse and attractive, including a Registered Harbin cover franked by Yang-listed Tsitsihar surcharged and unsurcharged issues, two native covers bearing 20f Small Victory issue, a scarce postal card and a cover franked with early PRC money order stamp overprints, an unidentified postal card with overprinted Manchukuo stamps on Japanase military card, etc., Fine to Very Fine, excellent study group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:34:23 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1428
Symbol:
Cat No: SPA1-2

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image Chinese Soviet Republic, 1932, 5mei & 10mei Agricultural Revenue, complete (Yang SPA1-2), the 5mei a splendid top margin example, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:34:49 EST
Sold For 4500

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PRC Liberated Areas: Central China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1429
Symbol:
Cat No: LCC56-59

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image Central China, 1949, $500 (Registered) to $40000 (Domestic) Wan-An "People's Post" overprints (Yang LCC56-59), fresh mint, Very Fine, a scarce local set.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:35:17 EST
Sold For 1700


PRC Liberated Areas: North China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1430
Symbol:
Cat No: NC64-NC66

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image North China, 1947, Machine Surcharge on Small Victory Issue, $50 on $40 magenta, $100 on $30 blue and $100 on $60 gray green (Yang NC64-NC66), a fresh, clean group, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:35:35 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1432
Symbol:
Cat No: NC118-NC123

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image North China, 1949, Ki Tung (East Hebei) Area, Tangxian 2nd surcharges on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, N.E. Use complete (Yang NC118-NC123), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce as a complete set.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:35:58 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1433
Symbol:
Cat No: NC121-123, 125

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image North China, 1949, Ki Tung (East Hebei) Area, Tangxian 2nd surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, four values (Yang NC121-123, 125), without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce group.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:36:16 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1434
Symbol:
Cat No: NC161

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image North China, 1942, Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Area, Bird on Globe unshaded, "labels for Postage", 5¢ pale orange (Yang NC161), a magnificent example of this popular issue, wonderfully fresh with large, even margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:36:52 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1435
Symbol:
Cat No: NC162

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image North China, 1942, Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Area, Bird on Globe unshaded, "labels for Postage", 10¢ deep blue (Yang NC162), without gum as issued; light, even overall toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:37:16 EST
Sold For 1700

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1436
Symbol:

image North China, 1946, cover sent from Nan Kung (Hopei Province) to Tientsin, beautiful cover, franked by four-character $1 on 5 (50¢) Bird on Globe stamp, cent-unit issue with new value (Yang #NC201), tied by lovely, special "Bird"-design "5.19.7/10" c.d.s.; Tientsin receiver on reverse, Very Fine, a rare stamp on cover.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 28,000.00
Sold...HK$ 28,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:38:33 EST
Sold For 28000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1437
Symbol:

image North China, 1946, cover from Nan Kung (Hopei Province) to Tientsin, franked by horizontal pair of 5 (50¢) Bird on Globe printed on newsprint (Yang #NC188a) tied by clear Hopei c.d.s., with Tientsin backstamp, fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:39:04 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1438
Symbol:

image North China, 1946 (Feb.), cover sent from Cheng Kou (Hopei Province) to Tientsin, franked on front by $10 on 5 (50¢) Bird on Globe (Yang #NC216), tied by bold Hopei c.d.s., with reverse showing Tientsin Feb 12 machine cancel receiver, fresh, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:39:55 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1439
Symbol:

image North China, 1946 (May), cover sent from Wuchiang to Tientsin, franked on reverse by horizontal pair of $4 Large Victory issue along with a single of the $2 Small Victory issue, all tied by Wuchiang "County Second Administrative Branch" origin cancels; front shows Japanese-style "35.5.20" and 35.5.21" c.d.s.'s, fresh, Very Fine, attractive and scarce; a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:41:04 EST
Sold For 15000

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PRC Liberated Areas: Northeast China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1442
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Cat No: NE28a

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image North East China, 1947, $30 ultramarine Labor Day, on gray newspaper (Yang NE28a. Scott 1L25 var), imperforate left margin block of 4, pristine, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:42:01 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1443
Symbol:
Cat No: NE36-43, NE43a

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image North East China, 1947, surcharges on Chairman Mao, 1st printing complete (Yang NE36-43, NE43a. Scott 1L20-1L23a), set of 8 regular values, plus the $100 on $1 black overprint inverted surcharge variety, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:42:16 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1444
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Cat No: NE44-50

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image North East China, 1947, 22nd Anniversary of the Nanjing Road Incident complete (Yang NE44-50. Scott 1L30-1L36), a splendid set of matched lower left corner margin blocks of 4 with imprints, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce set.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:42:45 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1445
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Cat No: NE44-50

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image North East China, 1947, 22nd Anniversary of the Nanjing Road Incident complete (Yang NE44-50. Scott 1L30-1L36), blocks of 4, fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:43:15 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1446
Symbol:
Cat No: NE44-50

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image North East China, 1947, 22nd Anniversary of the Nanjing Road Incident complete (Yang NE44-50. Scott 1L30-1L36), matched left margin blocks of 4, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:43:41 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1447
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Cat No: NE93-95

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image North East China, 1947, $10 to $100 Anniversary of the Chinese Republic issue (Yang NE93-95. Scott 1L55-1L57), horizontal pairs, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:44:07 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1448
Symbol:
Cat No: C3NE

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image North East China, 1949, $5000 crimson to $35000 violet blue Globe & Hand holding Hammer, complete (Yang C3NE. Scott 1L133-1L135), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:44:54 EST
Sold For 24000

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1449
Symbol:

image North East China, 1947 (May 15), cover sent from Harbin to "Inner City", franked on front by $100 on $1 surcharge on First Print Mao (Yang #NE41), tied by Japanese-style 36.5.15 c.d.s.; reverse shows interesting label tied by 36.5.15 c.d.s., fresh, Very Fine, an early usage date for this issue.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:45:29 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1450
Symbol:

image North East China, 1947 (Sept. 1), cover used from Harbin to "Inner City", franked by top margin single of $5 on $1 green surcharge (Yang #NE75), tied by Japanese-style 36.9.1 c.d.s., fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:46:21 EST
Sold For 3600

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PRC Liberated Areas: Northwest China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1451
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Cat No: NW103-106

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image North West China, 1949, Yili-Tacheng-Artai Area, Workers, $50 to $500 complete (Yang NW103-106), set of 4, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:47:16 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1452
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Cat No: NW103-106

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image North West China, 1949, Yili-Tacheng-Artai Area, Workers, $50 to $500 complete (Yang NW103-106), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:47:49 EST
Sold For 2400


PRC Liberated Areas: Port Arthur & Dairen
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1454
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Cat No: AD69-73

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image Port Arthur & Dairen, 1950, Tien An Men, $10-$100 complete (Yang AD69-73. Scott 2L72-2L76), choice, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:48:47 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1455
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Cat No: AD69-73

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image Port Arthur & Dairen, 1950, Tien An Men, $10-$100 complete (Yang AD69-73. Scott 2L72-2L76), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $735 (HK$ 5,650).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:49:33 EST
Sold For 4000

China
China (People's Republic)

Liberated Areas
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1456
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Cat No: Collection

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image Port Arthur & Dairen, 1950, Luda area souvenir folder collection, lovely, high-quality folder as illustrated in Yang, page 149, comprising 11 unsurcharged issues between Yang #AD49 and AD66, superb condition, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:50:04 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1457
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Cat No: Collection

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image Port Arthur & Dairen, 1950, Luda area souvenir folder collection, splendid-quality folder, comprising 11 unsurcharged issues between Yang #AD49 and AD46; illustrated on page 149 of Yang, pristine, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:50:32 EST
Sold For 3200


"C&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1458
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1950, Inauguration of the People's Republic (C4) complete (Scott 31-34), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $370 (HK$ 2,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:50:55 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1459
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1958, People's Heroes Monument souvenir sheet (C47M) (Scott 344a), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $240 (HK$ 1,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:51:20 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1460
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1958, People's Heroes Monument souvenir sheet (C47M) (Scott 344a), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $240 (HK$ 1,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:51:38 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1461
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1958, People's Heroes Monument souvenir sheet (C47M) (Scott 344a), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $240 (HK$ 1,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:52:07 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1462
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1958, Kuan Han-ching souvenir sheet (C50M) (Scott 357a), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $475 (HK$ 3,650).
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:52:33 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1463
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1961, World Table Tennis Championships souvenir sheet (C86M) (Scott 566a), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a nice sheet. Scott $900 (HK$ 6,920).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:53:04 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1464
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1961, World Table Tennis Championships souvenir sheet (C86M) (Scott 566a), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a lovely sheet. Scott $900 (HK$ 6,920).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:53:27 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1465
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1962, Mei Lan-fang, perforated (C94) complete (Scott 620-627), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, nice set. Scott $2,225 (HK$ 17,120).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:53:57 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1466
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1962, Mei Lan-fang, imperforate (C94i) complete (Scott 620-627 vars.), a lovely, wonderfully fresh set with good margins and clean original gum; 4f to 20f values lightly hinged with the 22f to 50f high values marginal and never hinged, Very Fine, choice. Scott $6,500 (HK$ 50,000).
Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$25,000-35,000

Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:54:59 EST
Sold For 36000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1467
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1962, Mei Lan-fang souvenir sheet (C94M) (Scott 628), a magnificent quality example of this difficult sheet, offering a splendid, unblemished surface with sharp corners, along with full, exceptionally clean "white" original gum, Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $15,000 (HK$ 115,380).
Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$70,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$70,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 75,000.00
Sold...HK$ 75,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:56:08 EST
Sold For 75000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1468
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1962, Mei Lan-fang souvenir sheet (C94M) (Scott 628), a splendid, superior quality example of this iconic miniature sheet; wonderfully fresh with sharp corners and an unblemished surface, coupled with full pristine o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+, a choice quality sheet. Scott $15,000 (HK$ 115,380).
Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$70,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$70,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 65,000.00
Sold...HK$ 65,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:56:50 EST
Sold For 65000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1469
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1962, Mei Lan-fang souvenir sheet (C94M) (Scott 628), a magnificent sheet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $15,000 (HK$ 115,380).
Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 80,000. Est. HK$70,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$70,000-80,000

Opening HK$ 70,000.00
Sold...HK$ 70,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:57:29 EST
Sold For 70000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1470
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1964, 8f Labor Day (C104) (Scott 759), lower right horizontal corner margin strip of 3 with imprint and sheet number 40 413, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:58:30 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1471
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1964, 15th Anniversary of the People's Republic souvenir sheet (C106M) (Scott 798a), an incredible, remarkable-quality example of this difficult sheet; offers brilliant, bold and completely untarnished gold colour, along with full, pristine "white" original gum, Extremely Fine, a gem. Scott $4,250 (HK$ 32,690).
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:59:32 EST
Sold For 17000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1472
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1964, 15th Anniversary of the People's Republic souvenir sheet (C106M) (Scott 798a), o.g., never hinged; couple very tiny and slight corner bends at top and some light gum spotting, nevertheless a Very Fine and attractive example. Scott $4,250 (HK$ 32,690).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 03:59:48 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1473
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1965, Tsunyi Conference (C109) complete (Scott 818-820), blocks of 8, fresh set, including one corner block with imprint, a right corner marginal block and one block of 8, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, difficult to find as position blocks. Scott $2,320 (HK$ 17,850).
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:00:31 EST
Sold For 14000


"S&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1476
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1960, Goldfish (S38) complete (Scott 506-517), pairs, facially fresh, o.g., never hinged; some gum toning as often encountered, Very Fine, attractive pairs. Scott $598 (HK$ 4,600).
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:01:16 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1477
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1963, Children, perforated (S54) and imperforate (S54i) complete (Scott 684-695 vars), both sets complete; the imperforates matched right margin singles, the perforated set all top margin singles and all but the 10f with imprints, Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $545 (HK$ 4,190).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:01:53 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1478
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1963, Children, imperforate (S54i) complete (Scott 684-695 vars.), without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,460).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:02:26 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1479
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1963, Butterflies (S56) complete (Scott 661-680), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,850).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:02:57 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1480
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1963, Golden-haired Monkeys, perforated and imperforate (S60 & S61) complete (Scott 713-715, 713-715 vars), with the perforated issues matched right margin pairs, pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, choice. Scott $475 (HK$ 3,650).
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-3,800

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:03:28 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1481
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1964, Chinese Peonies (S61) complete (Scott 767-781), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,850).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:03:58 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1483
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1964, Chinese Peonies souvenir sheet (S61M) (Scott 782), Post Office fresh in all respects, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $2,500 (HK$ 19,230).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:04:36 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1485
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1965, People's Liberation Army (S74) complete (Scott 842-849), sheet margin singles, pretty, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:05:54 EST
Sold For 2000


"W&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1486
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1967, Thoughts of Chairman Mao (W1) complete (Scott 938-948), left margin se-tenant strips of 5, beautiful and unfolded, with relatively fresh, much better than usual gold color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $4,825 (HK$ 37,120).
Estimate HK$ 9,000 - 11,000. Est. HK$9,000-11,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$9,000-11,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:16:19 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1487
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1967, "Long Live Chairman Mao Our Great Teacher" (W2) complete (Scott 949-956), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+, a lovely select-quality set. Scott $1,780 (HK$ 13,690).
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$7,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:17:00 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1488
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1967, Talks on Literature and Art (W3) complete (Scott 957-959), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+, a choice, quality set. Scott $1,050 (HK$ 8,080).
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:17:29 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1489
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1967, Chinese Communist Party 46th Anniversary (W4) complete (Scott 960-964), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, nice set. Scott $395 (HK$ 3,040).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:17:48 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1490
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) complete (Scott 982-990), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an exceptional, quality set. Scott $1,440 (HK$ 11,080).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:18:02 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1491
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, 8f Chairman Mao and Procession (W5) (Scott 982), right full-margined block of 8, with color plate and sheet number in right margin plus control number at top, fresh colors, o.g., never hinged; lightly folded twice horizontally, Very Fine, absolutely magnificent, very scarce position piece. Scott $1,040 (HK$ 8,000).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:18:59 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1492
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, 8f "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" (W5) (Scott 987), top margin block of 8 with color plates and control number, pristine and fresh, o.g., never hinged; lightly folded vertically at center, Very Fine, a wonderful position piece. Scott $1,280+ (HK$ 9,850).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:19:45 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1493
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, 8f "On the Docks" (W5) (Scott 986), top margin block of 8 with color plates and control number, Post Office fresh with wonderfully vibrant colors, o.g., never hinged; lightly folded vertically at center (between blocks), Very Fine. Scott $1,040 (HK$ 8,000).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:20:21 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1494
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, 8f "The Red Lantern" (W5) (Scott 983), right margin block of 8, impressive and Post Office fresh with outstanding color; sheet number at bottom right, control number at top left, o.g., never hinged; light horizontal central fold, Very Fine, scarce and desirable. Scott $1,040 (HK$ 8,000).
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:21:02 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1495
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, 8f "Shajiabang" (W5) (Scott 985), top margin block of 8, with margins all around; color plates in top margin with control number at lower left, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a scarce and pristine position multiple. Scott $1,040 (HK$ 8,000).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:21:39 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1496
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1967-68, Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) complete (Scott 967-980), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an exceptional set. Scott $3,550 (HK$ 27,310).
Estimate HK$ 16,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$16,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$16,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:22:02 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1497
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, Directives of Chairman Mao (W10) complete (Scott 996a), se-tenant strip of 5, unfolded and pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+, choice. Scott $5,250 (HK$ 40,380).
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 26,000. Est. HK$20,000-26,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$20,000-26,000

Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:22:42 EST
Sold For 26000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1498
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1968, Directives of Chairman Mao (W10) complete (Scott 996a), se-tenant strip of 5, a pristine, perfectly centred, unfolded strip, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, choice. Scott $5,250 (HK$ 40,380).
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:23:13 EST
Sold For 30000


"N&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1500
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1971, Paris Commune (N3) complete (Scott 1054-1057), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $306 (HK$ 2,350).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,400-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:24:19 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1501
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1972, Ships (N7) complete (Scott 1095-1098), blocks of 4, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a nice set. Scott $630 (HK$ 4,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:24:49 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1502
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1972, Ships (N7) complete (Scott 1095-1098), blocks of 4, Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $630 (HK$ 4,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:25:03 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1503
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1974, Industrial Products (N17) complete (Scott 1211-1214), imprint singles, fresh as the day they were printed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:25:41 EST
Sold For 2400


"J&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1504
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), pristine, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:26:02 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1505
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:26:37 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1506
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:27:00 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1507
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1508
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:28:02 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1509
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, National Science Conference souvenir sheet (J25M) (Scott 1383a), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:29:27 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1510
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Exhibitions of PRC in USA (J59) complete (Scott 1626-1627), complete sheetlets of 12 housed in the original presentation folder "Commemorating the 1980 Exhibition of the People's Republic of China", fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,500 (HK$ 11,540).
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:31:09 EST
Sold For 7000


"T&34; Series Commemoratives
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1511
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Galloping Horses souvenir sheet (T28M) (Scott 1399), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $525 (HK$ 4,040).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:31:27 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1512
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Galloping Horses souvenir sheet (T28M) (Scott 1399), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $525 (HK$ 4,040).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:31:46 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1513
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Galloping Horses souvenir sheet (T28M) (Scott 1399), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $525 (HK$ 4,040).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:32:00 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1514
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Galloping Horses souvenir sheet (T28M) (Scott 1399), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $525 (HK$ 4,040).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:32:31 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1515
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet (T29M) (Scott 1433), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:33:09 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1516
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet (T29M) (Scott 1433), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:33:25 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1517
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet (T29M) (Scott 1433), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:33:46 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1518
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Highway Bridges souvenir sheet (T31M) (Scott 1452), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:34:04 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1519
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Highway Bridges souvenir sheet (T31M) (Scott 1452), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:34:21 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1520
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1978, Highway Bridges souvenir sheet (T31M) (Scott 1452), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:34:39 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1521
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic), 1979, Camelias and Great Wall souvenir sheets (T37M, T38M) (Scott 1483, 1540), clean group of three sheets, with two examples of the Camellias, fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $620 (HK$ 4,770).
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:35:07 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1522
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, Camellias and Hong Kong Exhibition souvenir sheets (T37M, J42M) (Scott 1540-1541), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $690 (HK$ 5,310).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:35:54 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1523
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, Camellias and Hong Kong Exhibition souvenir sheets (T37M, J42M) (Scott 1540-1541), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $690 (HK$ 5,310).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:36:21 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1524
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, Great Wall and Riccione Exhibition souvenir sheets (T38M, J41M) (Scott 1483, 1492), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, nice pair. Scott $740 (HK$ 5,690).
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-3,800

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:37:24 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1525
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet (T41M) (Scott 1518), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,600 (HK$ 12,310).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:37:54 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1526
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet (T41M) (Scott 1518), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $1,600 (HK$ 12,310).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:38:21 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1527
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1979, "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet (T41M) (Scott 1518), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,600 (HK$ 12,310).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:38:38 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1528
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Qi Baishi Paintings souvenir sheet (T44M) (Scott 1573), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:38:56 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1529
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Qi Baishi Paintings souvenir sheet (T44M) (Scott 1573), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:39:05 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1530
Symbol:
Cat No: 1573

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image China (People's Republic), 1980, Qi Baishi Paintings souvenir sheet (T44M) (Scott 1573), 2 sheets, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:39:23 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1531
Symbol:
Cat No: 1586

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image China (People's Republic), 1980, Year of the Monkey (T46) (Scott 1586), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 13,850).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:39:56 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1532
Symbol:
Cat No: 1586

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image China (People's Republic), 1980, Year of the Monkey (T46) (Scott 1586), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 13,850).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:40:18 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1533
Symbol:
Cat No: 1586

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image China (People's Republic), 1980, Year of the Monkey (T46) (Scott 1586), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 13,850).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:40:43 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1535
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:41:06 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1536
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:41:32 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1537
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:41:41 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1538
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:41:48 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1539
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:41:54 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1540
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:01 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1541
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), a pretty sheet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:10 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1542
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:23 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1543
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1980, Lotus souvenir sheet (T54M) (Scott 1617), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,310).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:33 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1544
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $260 (HK$ 2,000).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:48 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1545
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $260 (HK$ 2,000).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:42:56 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1546
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $260 (HK$ 2,000).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:43:04 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1547
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $260 (HK$ 2,000).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:43:15 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1548
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $260 (HK$ 2,000).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:43:26 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1549
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) First Day Covers (Scott 1761), a group of five cacheted, unaddressed covers, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:43:52 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1550
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions souvenir sheet (T69M) (Scott 1761), four pristine sheets, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,040 (HK$ 8,000).
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,800-4,200

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:44:16 EST
Sold For 3800


Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1551
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), 1950, Surcharges on N.E. China Sun Yat-sen (SC3) complete (Scott 35-48, 40a, 43a), the basic set of 14, plus the scarce First Central Printing $100 on $4 and $400 on $20, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $1,811 (HK$ 13,930).
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:45:00 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1552
Symbol:
Cat No: SB1-SB12

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image China (People's Republic), Booklets complete, 1980-85 (Yang SB1-SB12), group of 12 complete and unexploded, fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:45:37 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1553
Symbol:
Cat No: SB1-SB12

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image China (People's Republic), Booklets complete, 1980-85 (Yang SB1-SB12), group of 12 complete, unexploded booklets, fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:46:03 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1554
Symbol:

image China (People's Republic), Military Stamp, 1953, "Air Force" (M1), $800 orange yellow, vermilion & brown purple (Scott M1 var.), unissued, wonderfully fresh with great colours, without gum as issued, Very Fine, choice. Scott $3,000 (HK$ 23,080).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:46:53 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1555
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image China (People's Republic), Military Stamp, 1953, "Army" (M1), $800 yellow, orange & red (Scott M1), bottom left corner margin block of 4, without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and Very Fine. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,230).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:47:41 EST
Sold For 8500

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PRC
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1557
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image China (People's Republic), Vast and valuable mint stock of many thousands, 1949-93, a huge, clean holding, all housed in Scott-numbered glassines or envelopes, with nearly all in often-duplicated blocks of 4 or larger; quantities vary between one and 38 of each, with most issues somewhere in the middle; aside from the vast section of early reprint issues in quantities (e.g., Scott #8-11 (16), 31-34 (20), etc.), originals begin with #1-4 (11 sets) and continue with #8-11; great quantities of the ungummed sets in various blocks, including #155-158 (33), 159-163 (38), 163-166 (22), 171-174 (20), 194-197 (32), plus similar quantities for #198-201, 202-205, 214-221, 222-224, 225-228, 245-248, 330-333, 337-340, 341-343, 382-384, 394-397, along with excellent 1959 and on issues such as #445-452 (5) and quantities of #490-493, 618-619, 684-695 (6), 713-715 (15 with imprints), 737-745, 746-747, 760-765 (1 set only!), 791-794 (20), 828-832 (blocks and singles), 1047, 1049-1052 (blocks), 1312-1314 and 1547-54; also quantities of booklets, etc.; a wonderful lot of popular material—one that truly needs to be viewed carefully to be appreciated, o.g., mostly never hinged, mostly Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 55,000 - 65,000. Est. HK$55,000-65,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$55,000-65,000

Opening HK$ 110,000.00
Sold...HK$ 110,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:49:12 EST
Sold For 110000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1558
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image China (People's Republic), Excellent tail-end of a fine consignment lot, useful holding comprising a nice section of early postal stationery, including six different mint illustrated 800f formula lettersheets, 10 different excellent design anti-U.S. Korean War illustrated postal cards, 10 different mint Flower issue entires, a complete mint set of 20 different 1967 Tian An Men and Mao Quotation entires, etc.; we also note duplicated complete booklets, including two Gu Dong examples, plus some useful earlier sets, miniature sheets, etc., bulk Very Fine, diverse, unusual mix; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:49:43 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1559
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image China (People's Republic), Powerful mint/CTO selection, lovely, nice quality & valuable selection from the early ungummed issues to the mid-1970s, housed in their original China Export Company glassines. We spot a wealth of premium items such as mint Scott # 538-539, 592-599, 636-646, 685-695 perf & imperf, 767-781, 713-715 perf & imperf, 753-790, 249-266, 760-765, 863-873, 1108-1113, 1067-1075, 1080-1083, 1047-1052, 1228-1231, 1211-1214, 1255-1270, plus used #542-559, 245a-248a, 661-680, 716-731, 798b, 1211-1214, & hundreds more. Super lot in generally excellent condition, mostly very fine, Mint NH, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 55,000.00
Sold...HK$ 55,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:50:26 EST
Sold For 55000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1560
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image China (People's Republic), Mint collection including some Southeast Asia, 1980-2014, a comprehensive collection in six volumes, PRC includes Scott numbers 1557-1572, 1573, 1574-1581, 1599-1601, 1603-1606, 1613-1616, 1617, 1618-1625, 1632-1635, 1636-1639, 1696-1702, 1749-1760, 1761, 1810, 1820, 1844, 1863, 1864-1871, 1904, 1980, appears complete for period less 1586, fresh & clean, well worth examination, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Very Fine. Scott $3,700+ (HK$ 28,460).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:50:51 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1561
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image China (People's Republic), Powerful duplicated mint miniature sheet stock, 1979-92, lovely, clean and valuable stock, mostly in quantities of one to about 15 of each; includes highlights like Scott #1483 (2), 1501 (4), 1540 (3), 1820 (3), 1844 (4), 1863 (3), 1980 (4), 2095 (5), 2130 (3), etc. Fresh, o.g., never hinged, routinely Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:51:30 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1562
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image China (People's Republic), Mint modern accumulation, 1930-2010, large accumulation of modern sheetlets, blocks, souvenir sheets in quantities, some earlies, with material like #748-749 (3), 1080-1083, 1204, 1389-1398 (2), 1574-1581, 1761 (2), 1785, 1980 (2), also a bit of Taiwan, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, lots of worthwhile pickings throughout; examine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:52:22 EST
Sold For 19000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1563
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image China (People's Republic), Substantial accumulation, useful and clean, often duplicated and mostly mint, including a nice range of miniature sheets such as Scott #1607 (9), 1863 (5), 1863a (4), 1904, 2036 (23), 2067 (21), 2095 (19), 2120a (19) and 2411 (large quantities), etc.; we also note a sizeable selection of mostly mint sets and singles in glassines, with some premium items noted. Fresh, mostly Very Fine, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:53:07 EST
Sold For 18000

China
China (People's Republic)

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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1564
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image China (People's Republic), Selection of premium Cultural Revolution issues (Scott 965//1045), clean, high-quality group comprising Scott #965-966, 981, 991, 997, 998, 999, 1000, 1001-1004, 1005-1006, 1007-1010, 1011-1016 and 1045, all pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:53:51 EST
Sold For 6000

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PRC
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1565
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image China (People's Republic), Nice selection of sheets, 1981-82, clean, complete unfolded sheets in nice quality of Scott #1703-1708, 1740-1747, 1762-1763, 1764 and 1773. Fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:54:50 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1566
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image China (People's Republic), Clean stock selection, 1970s-'80s, nice accumulation mostly in pairs or blocks of 4 housed in Scott-numbered glassines, with quite a few in quantities up to 12 of each; also included are some miniature sheets from the period, as well as some used Cultural Revolution items on piece; useful mix, Fine to Very Fine, worth a look.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:55:40 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1567
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image China (People's Republic), Useful mint/CTO selection, clean group of hundreds of sets, singles, Scott-listed Liberated Areas issues, booklets, etc.; we note lots of better CTO sets including Cultural Revolution values; along with six each of Scott #1645a-1646a and 1764a; better mint like #684-695, 799-803, 4L61-4L64 and much, much more, Fine to Very Fine or better, ideal lot; examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 17,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:56:37 EST
Sold For 17000

China
China (People's Republic)

Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1568
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image China (People's Republic), Selection of souvenir sheets, 1979 (Scott 1483, 1497 (3), 1501 (3)), lovely, pristine group of seven items, comprising a Great Wall sheet, plus three each of the Fourth National Games and National Emblem sheets, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,600-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:57:05 EST
Sold For 2600

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PRC
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1569
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image China (People's Republic), Pristine, mostly complete collection, 1978-91, lovely and keenly assembled in mounts on Yang album pages; missing some miniature sheets and a few other issues for completion, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:57:45 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1570
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image China (People's Republic), Nice little selection of better items, comprising Kuan Han-ching sheet with CTO cancels, plus Scott #1222-1227 tête-bêche pairs, and #1255-1270 margin singles (all with imprints or traffic circles), Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:58:31 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1571
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image China (People's Republic), All used, mostly revenues accumulation, substantial, all used accumulation of thousands, comprised of approximately 75% revenues and 25% from the 1955-56 "Workers" Issue (Scott 273-81), all sorted by value in glassines; the revenues in particular should prove of interest to the specialist, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:58:55 EST
Sold For 1000

China
China (People's Republic)

Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1572
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image China (People's Republic), Excellent First Day Covers, ca. 1957-63, wonderful group of 36 mostly cacheted, unaddressed earlier First Day Cover, including better issues like #S18, S19 (2), S21 (2), S47, S54 and C44 (2), C47, C48 (2), C50-56, C75-77, C93 (2), C99, etc.; includes four not counted due to cut-out sections on reverse. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine or better, examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 04:59:49 EST
Sold For 11000

British Commonwealth
Hong Kong
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1574
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Cat No: 180-183

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image Hong Kong, 1949, U.P.U. complete (Scott 180-183), a magnificent holding of these beautifully engraved stamps; a god-send for the dealer who can't keep them in stock, as quantities per denomination range from 97 to 106; each stamp in the set is present as a full pane of 60 replete with plate number and printer's imprint (interesting to note that two printers were used, each producing two values), plus additional blocks of 6, 37, 43 or 49, again all with plate number and imprint (part imprint, in the case of the block of 6), fresh color and well-centred across the board, o.g., never hinged; a couple panes with a bent margin corner, but stamps unaffected, Very Fine, a must-see.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:00:47 EST
Sold For 13000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1575
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image Hong Kong, Mint stock, 1968-2000, a substantial stock of many souvenir sheets, includes 298a (9), 308a (4), 438a (12), 446a (3), 464a (5), 563a, 885 sheet of four, plus many singles & sets including definitive sets, well worth our estimate, please examine, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:01:24 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1576
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image Hong Kong, Lovely assortment of Queen Victoria through Queen Elizabeth II, neatly presented on stockpages and in a Lighthouse stockbook; a great source for the cancel collector, with "Hong Kong" and "Victoria" c.d.s.'s, along with B62s, 62Bs, etc. on Queen Victoria issues; perfins, Branch P.O. markings; also includes paper, shade and watermark varieties (some noted, some sets "unchecked"); good sets throughout, both definitives and commemoratives (including Silver Jubilee, Coronation and Peace) through 1997; note registered cancels on Queen Elizabeth II blocks of 4, "B. of E." overprints, Postage Dues, etc., generally Fine to Very Fine or better throughout, a pretty lot built with an eye to quality, light cancels; worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:01:51 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1577
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image Hong Kong, Useful Queen Elizabeth II collection, assorted items including Maximum Cards, 4 1997 Presentation Packs, a 15¢ Stamp Duty used on Hallmark Co. Custom Tailor invoice, picture and advertising aerograms, New Year souvenir sheets, a stock of gutter pairs, blocks and strips with plate numbers and/or traffic lights, and complete unfolded sheets of 100 of Scott #636, 638-640, 642, 646-647, 650 and 651A; full unfolded sheets of 50 (2 panes of 25 with gutter) of #788-791, and even full sheets of 200 (folded once) of PRC Scott #103-104, Very Fine, an eclectic mix; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:02:13 EST
Sold For 1700

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1578
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image Hong Kong, 1866 (Oct. 25), Folded business letter, sent Shanghai to Lyon via Marseille, a wonderfully fresh, high-quality letter, franked by two 8¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria issues, tied by "B62" killers; front shows red "P.P. 8" and French 11 Dec 66 "Poss. Ang. Suez/A Marseille D" c.d.s., with reverse showing blue "Shanghae/OC 25/66" origin c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:02:31 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1579
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image Hong Kong, 1872 (Nov. 21), cover sent from Shanghai to France, posted "via Alexandria" in manuscript; franked by Hong Kong 12¢ Queen Victoria, tied by blue "S1" killer with matching "Shanghae/NO 21/72" origin c.d.s. on reverse; front shows French transit c.d.s. in red dated 21 Dec, with red "P.D." and "8" markings; various transits and backstamps, arriving at Bordeaux on 7 Janv; most of flap missing, Fine to Very Fine, nicely marked.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:02:48 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1580
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image Hong Kong, 1886 (Dec. 9), cover from Amoy to New York, sent "via San Francisco", franked by 10¢ blue green Hong Kong Queen Victoria issue tied by one of two strikes of "A/Amoy/DE 9/86" c.d.s.'s; reverse shows Hong Kong DE 11 86 transit, New York JAN 14 transit and Brooklyn JAN 15 receiver, fresh and clean, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:03:13 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1581
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image Hong Kong, 1888 (Jan. 12), cover sent Hong Kong to San Francisco, franked by vertical pair of 10¢ blue green Hong Kong Queen Victorias tied by "B62" killers, with matching origin c.d.s.; front and back show blurred red San Francisco Feb 7 Registered handstamps, fresh; most of flap missing, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:03:31 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1582
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image Hong Kong, 1891 (July 28), cover sent Amoy to Brooklyn, NY, sent "via San Francisco", franked by pair of 5¢ ultramarine Hong Kong Queen Victoria issues, tied by one of two strikes of "A/Amoy/JY 28/91" c.d.s.; reverse shows Hong Kong AU 4 and New York SEP 2 transits, and Brooklyn SEP 2 receiver; a few minor perforation tip toned specks, otherwise Very Fine, neat cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:03:48 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1583
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image Hong Kong, 1892 (Mar. 1), cover sent from Hankow to London, neat little cover franked by Hong Kong 4¢ Queen Victoria tied by nice strike of "Hankow/MR 1/92" c.d.s.; no arrival markings, etc., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:04:04 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1584
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image Hong Kong, 1900 (Jan. 19), Registered cover from Hankow to London, splendid cover addressed to the Director of the British Museum; franked by 20¢ on 30¢ Queen Victoria surcharge issue, tied by perfect "Hankow/JA 19/00" c.d.s. with matching "R"-in-circle adjacent; reverse shows "Shanghai/JA 22/00" transit and London Registered FE 27 00 arrival (which additionally ties stamp), along with violet Hankow missionary oval handstamp across flap, Very Fine, a lovely cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:04:33 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1585
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image Hong Kong, 1941 (Feb. 26), Centenary of Hong Kong Registered, censored First Day Cover, sent Sheung Wan to Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada, an incredible cacheted First Day Cover with the set cancelled by Sheung Wan 26 FEB 41 Hong Kong c.d.s., with Sheungwan Registry label and censor tape at left; reverse shows Hong Kong 26 FE 41, Vancouver AP 1 & AP 2 transits and Moose Jaw/AP 4/41/Sask receiver; includes an incredible typed letter stating, "Everything is all right in Hong Kong. Conditions are not so bad as paper says…," etc., Very Fine, one of the most incredible examples of this First Day Cover imaginable.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:05:15 EST
Sold For 3800


Hong Kong and Treaty Ports

Postal History
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1586
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image Hong Kong, Massive and rambling Queen Elizabeth II cover collection, comprising approximately 400-500 covers of all makes, models and varieties; includes Official covers, First Day Covers of the 1970s, New Year covers with better cancels such as Repulse Bay and Wung Tai Sin; extensive cancels from the 1970s and 1980s from small and Branch Post Offices, including Gillies Avenue, Mongkok, Changsha Street, Tsim Sha Tsui (including a Registered usage and a U.S. Postage Due usage), Kwuntong and Morrison Hill; among the Registry Labels we note Beaconsfield House, Sham Shui Po, Kwong Wa Street, Taikok Tsui, Hennessy Road, Yautong, Sha Tau Kok, Siakung and Shatin, Very Fine, a wealth of material whatever your interests; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:05:43 EST
Sold For 12000

British Commonwealth
Great Britain

Offices in China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1588
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image British Offices in China, 1922, King George V, 4¢ scarlet, displaced "CHINA" overprint variety (Scott 19. Yang BP19), a choice mint example showing drastically shifted overprint, showing "CHIN" & "A" split, fresh, Very Fine, a striking eye-arresting variety, rare: apparently one sheet of 20 was found in Wei-Hai-Wei in the late 1930s.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:06:30 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1589
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image British Offices in China, 1922 (Nov. 30), official-franked envelope used Hoihow to Kiungchow, lovely, clean and attractive large-sized envelope, franked by 1¢ to 20¢ and 50¢ "CHINA" overprints, all neatly and perfectly tied by "Hoihow /NO 30/22" origin c.d.s.'s; addressed to the British Consulate at Kiungchow. Fresh, Very Fine, a scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:07:42 EST
Sold For 5500

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1590
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image British Offices in China, 1919 (May 5), registered cover, sent Amoy to Boston, MA, neat and clean, franked on reverse by 4¢ British Offices "CHINA" overprint, in an irregular block of five, tied by "Amoy/B/MY 5/19" c.d.s.'s; front shows boxed "R/Amoy B.P.O./ No. B 115 [manuscript]" marking and violet "Registered", with Boston JUN 8, 1919 Registered receiver, Very Fine, a scarce and lovely cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:08:20 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1591
Symbol:

image Treaty Ports: Wei Hai Wei, 1903 (Sept. 27), picture post card sent from Liu-Kung-Tau to England, 2¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria issue tied by nice strike of Webb Type B "Liu Kung Tau/SP 27/03" c.d.s., along with "Victoria/8 AM/29 SP/03/Hong Kong" c.d.s. and matching "1d/F.B." and "T" in circle handstamps; card shortpaid 2¢, fresh, Very Fine, Webb notes that the type 3 Liu Kung Tau cancel is rare on covers or cards.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,400-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:08:40 EST
Sold For 2400

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Macao
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1592
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image Macao, 1885, Local Surcharge, 10r on 50r green, perf 12½ (Scott 19. Yang 13), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce value.
Scott $625 (HK$ 4,810).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:08:58 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1595
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Cat No: footnotes after #66

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image Macao, 1894, 2a on 10r unofficially surcharged King Luiz Provisional (Scott footnotes after #66 in Scott. Yang after #68), fresh, o.g.; some minor perforation discolorations at lower left side, Very Fine, a very scarce and seldom-offered item.
Scott $500 (HK$ 3,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:09:49 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1597
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Cat No: 171-182

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image Macao, 1913, "REPUBLICA" (Local Overprint on King Carlos), 6a-18a complete (Scott 171-182. Yang 165//181), set of 12, complete by Scott number, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $513 (HK$ 3,950).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:10:14 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1600
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Cat No: 289-305, C7-C15

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image Macao, 1938, Imperial Portuguese Colonies Common Design issues complete (Scott 289-305, C7-C15. Yang C301-317, A7-15), both sets complete, fresh and near-pristine, o.g., with the absolute slightest evidence of hinging, Very Fine+, a splendid pair of sets.
Scott $627 (HK$ 4,820).
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:10:53 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1601
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Cat No: 289-305, C7-C15

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image Macao, 1938, Imperial Portuguese Colonies Common Design issues complete (Scott 289-305, C7-C15. Yang C301-317, A7-15), the regular issue and Airpost sets complete, with many of these, including the 3p and 5p high values, plus the complete Airpost set, being never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely pair of sets.
Scott $627 (HK$ 4,820).
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:11:04 EST
Sold For 1200

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1602
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image Macao, 1888 (Dec. 24), Superb Registered cover to Colchester, England, a delightful cover bearing 5r, 10r (2) and single copies of the 20r to 80r embossed King Luiz issue, all tied by bold clean Macao DE 24 88 origin c.d.s.'s; front shows excellent strike of "REGISTADA/No. 28" manuscript handstamp in black, plus red "Registered/26 JA 89/London" handstamp, with reverse showing Hong Kong DE 26 transit and Colchester JA receiver; normal, expected usage wear, Fine to Very Fine+, a striking and rare cover.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:11:26 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1603
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image Macao, 1891 (Dec. 17), Lovely cover to El Dorado, CA, splendid, neat cover, bearing 80r embossed King Luiz issue, tied by one of two bold origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows Hong Kong "A/DE 18/91" transit, San Francisco "JAN 20/PAID ALL" transit and Placerville JAN 21 arrival, fresh, Very Fine, pretty cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:11:44 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1604
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image Macao, 1898 (Feb. 2), Splendid cover used to Jersey City, NJ, lovely, attractively franked cover, bearing 5r, 10r (5) and 15r (3) First Series King Carlos definitives, all tied by origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows FE 2 Hong Kong and MAR 6 New York transits, along with MAR 7 Jersey City arrival markings; some expected travel wear, Fine to Very Fine+, a lovely cover.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:11:57 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1605
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image Macao, 1901 (Nov. 29), Registered cover, sent Macao to Berne, Switzerland, splendid, neat cover franked by 2a, 12a, 16a and 31a King Carlos definitives (Scott #78, 90, 95 and 99)a, all tied by neat bold "29 NOV 01 Macau" c.d.s.'s; front additionally shows bold red "R/Macau (China)/No. 10267" handstamp along with French "Ligne 2/DEC/01/Paq Fr" paquet marking; reverse shows Hong Kong NO 30 01 Registered transit and Bern 2.1.02 arrival, Very Fine, a lovely cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:12:09 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1606
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image Macao, 1910-14, nice selection of bisect usage covers, a clean and attractive foursome: three usages to Kongmoon plus one to Hong Kong, each including at least one bisect use example, two of which are with single frankings, Very Fine, very clean selection.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:12:20 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1607
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image Macao, 1910 (July 21), Eye-catching multiple bisect cover, sent Macao to Kongmoon, lovely, clean cover, addressed to the Imperial Maritime Customs Agent at Kongmoon, bearing three "blocks" of 4 and a pair of the 3a King Carlos Fourth Series issue diagonal bisects, along with a "block" of 4 and a single of the 200r First Issue Carlos bisects, all tied by origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows red Registry label and Kongmoon bilingual 22 JUL receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:12:34 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1608
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image Macao, 1910 (Nov. 18), registered cover from Macao to Canton, small, neat envelope, franked by 10avos on 12a (Scott #141) and 6avos on 10r (#108) tied by origin c.d.s.'s, with front showing nice red Registry label and bilingual Canton arrival of 19 NOV 10, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:12:47 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1609
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image Macao, 1911 (Aug. 11), 2a Provisional Label cover, Macao to Hong Kong, clean and neat, with front showing bold origin c.d.s. of Macao, franked on reverse by 2a provisional in the form of a right margin single, which is ied by blue crayon marking, with Hong Kong next-day arrival adjacent; addressed to A.H. Harris, Commissioner of Customs at Kowloon, Very Fine, nice cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:12:59 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1610
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image Macao, 1911 (Aug. 11), 1a Provisional Label, on picture post card sent to Hong Kong, 1a label, untied as normal, franks neat picture post card which shows government building in Lisbon, with origin c.d.s. adjacent; address side additionally shows two strikes of Hong Kong 12 AUG next-day receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:13:11 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1611
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image Macao, 1911 (Aug. 26), 2a Provisional Label use on cover to Canton, label affixed to reverse of cover and tied by Canton 26 AUG bilingual receiver, with front showing Macao 26 AGO 11 origin c.d.s., etc.; cover with a few usage edge-tears and general wear, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:13:27 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1612
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image Macao, 1911 (Oct. 2), 1a Provisional Label post card use to Hong Kong, neat card addressed to Graça & Co., bearing uncancelled (as normal) 1a label with Macao origin c.d.s. adjacent; reverse of card reads only this: "Will be rare"! fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:13:38 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1613
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image Macao, 1911 (Oct. 28), neat registered cover to Hong Kong, addressed to Messrs. Graça & Co., bearing 2a on 4a & 5a on 10a diagonal bisect issues, along with 1a on 5r Fiscal stamp surcharge and 6a on 10r Crown surcharge issue, all tied by neat origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows red Macao Registry label and same-day Hong Kong Registered receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:14:38 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1614
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image Macao, 1912 (Jan. 8), registered cover, Macao to Paris, lovely and clean, franked by 1a, 2a, 4a, 5a & 10a King Carlos definitives (Scott #76, 78, 83, 85 & 89), all tied by Macao origin c.d.s.'s; front shows nice red Registry label, while reverse shows green "A=V" flap seal label and Paris Feb 5 arrival; addressed to Baron Gunzburg in Paris, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:14:58 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1615
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image Macao, 1914 (Jan. 19), lovely registered cover, sent Macao to Ulm, Germany, exceptionally clean cover, franked by 5a, 8a, 13a-20a and 31a King Carlos "REPUBLICA" overprint issues, all tied by diamond-shaped "Correio Central" origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows clean "Ulm/19 FEB 14" receiver, near-pristine and Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:15:07 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1616
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image Macao, 1919 (Dec.), paquebot cover, Macao to Canton, attractive red band cover bearing a single copy of 2a on 6a provisional surcharge, tied by black "Paquebot" straightline handstamp; reverse shows Canton 22 Dec. receiver, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:15:59 EST
Sold For 8500

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Macao
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1617
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image Macao, Majestic mint selection, 1948-2000, comprising better souvenir sheets in quantity, blocks of four, sheetlets, etc.; a few better include #336 block of 15, 353-360, 372-381 blocks of four, 404-411 blocks of four, 440-442, 467-468 (4), 524-529 blocks of 6, 529a (4), 539 (2), 550a (2), 572 (7), plus a complete set of #C7-C15 New York World's Fair overprints for all Colonies; huge aggregate catalogue value, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, useful holding; examine.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:17:52 EST
Sold For 36000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1618
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image Macao, Wonderful, high-quality mint selection, an excellent, clean and valuable nearly all mint holding offering better items such as Scott #164-170, 259-263, 306-315, 353-360, J23-J32, plus other key values like #22-23, 28, 45 (2), 57, 91, 102, 144-146, 144a, 159d, 161, 161b, 172, 256, 315A, 337, 339-340, 383-390, 394-399, 404-411, 438 footnote unlisted, C1-C6, J1-J11, J33-J42, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, lovely, attractive lot; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:18:18 EST
Sold For 6000


Collections
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1619
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image Macao, Lovely postal history selection, attractive and diverse selection of 14 items, including four nice picture post card usages, a 6a on 200r vertical bisect usage to Canton, a 1941 Registered AR mourning cover to the U.S., a lovely 1938 boldly cancelled paquebot cover to Hong Kong, a couple early (1910 and 1918) Registered covers, etc., mostly Fine to Very Fine, a very nice group which should be carefully reviewed.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:18:37 EST
Sold For 10000


Area Collections

Asia
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1620
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image Asia, excellent and varied accumulation, worthwhile, diverse and rather substantial; good value in Japan, ranging from premium-quality mint never hinged National Park sets and souvenir sheets with folders to hundreds of commercial mail covers; we also note better classic Hong Kong issues, lots of PRC First Day Covers from the 1980s, plus a Very Fine Scott #344a sheet; Taiwan miniature sheets like Scott #1135-1136 plus a Specimen overprint, 1125a (no tab); China #B9a (2); scattered Church Chu album pages for Treaty Ports, etc., Fine to Very Fine, some nice pickings throughout; examine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:19:34 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1621
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image Asia, small odds-and-ends selection, the tail-end of a very fine consignment, including first Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth II definitive set (Scott #185-198) and 1975-78 Hong Kong Machin issue (#275a-288a); Tibet 2t orange vermilion sheet (#17a); first Macao Scenes issue (#324-335); China 3c Foochow and Nanking neutrality issues (#134 and 139, each with photo certificate), etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, lovely, clean mix; examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:20:01 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1623
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image Asia, small selection of miniature sheets, useful little group, including the basic set of Korea's 1951-52 Participating Nations imperforate miniature sheets (no Italy without crown), plus a couple unlisted Korea sheets and Macao #482a, 550a, etc., Very Fine, clean group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:20:39 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1624
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image Asia, clean mostly all mint selection, includes Korea, Thailand, Ryukyus, Sarawak & Malaysia; a few better mint with Sarawak #50-70, Malaya Malacca #29-44, Malaysia #20-27 (3) and Silver Wedding issues, Ryukyus #C9-C13 blocks of four, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, useful mix worthy of a close inspection.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:21:02 EST
Sold For 3200

British Commonwealth
Burma
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1625
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image Burma, diplomatic pouch cover correspondence to the US, 1952-56, a superb, fascinating assemblage of 16 legal size envelopes, all franked by a diverse range of Burmese issues, addressed to the Psychological Warfare Section, San Francisco, with APO designations 343 or 500, both in Japan. All covers bear the customary, two line "This article originally mailed in country indicated by postage" violet handstamp in different types. Covers shows "The Foreign Service of the United States" corner cards, and all Burmese stamps, but for 2 covers, all are cancelled by Washington DC c.d.s.'s upon arrival. Outstanding, rarely encountered group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:21:19 EST
Sold For 2400

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Cambodia
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1627
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image Cambodia, mostly mint collection, 1954-70, a substantial specialized holding of Scott #59-207, B1-B4, C1-C23, with deluxe sheets & proofs, coin-date items, imperforates, composite sheets, trial colours and imperforate sheetlets of four, better include #90a (22), B1-B4, C17 (3), superb quality, inspection invited, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:22:29 EST
Sold For 11000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1628
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image Cambodia, mint specialized collection, 1951-75, housed in four albums, with better including #1-17, 18-37, 26a, 53-58, C14a, with proofs, imperforates and gold foil stamps; a wonderful lot with many premium items, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:22:46 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1629
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Cat No: 18-37, 18a-28a

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image Cambodia, amazing mint collection, 1954-56 (Scott 18-37, 18a-28a), a magnificent collection of specialty pieces, imperforates, composite sheets, deluxe proofs and imperforate pieces, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, inspection suggested.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:23:33 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1630
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Cat No: 38-52

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image Cambodia, mint specialized collection, 1955 (Scott 38-52), Coronation of King Norodom Suramant & Queen Kossamak Nearirat Serey Vathana issue, with deluxe sheets, mint blocks of 20, imperforates and coin-date blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a superlative grouping.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:24:26 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1631
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Cat No: 43117

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image Cambodia, First Issue collection, 1951-52 (Scott 1-17), consisting of imperforates, blocks and deluxe sheets; fresh & clean, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, please examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:25:06 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1632
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Cat No: 53-58

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image Cambodia, mint collection, 1956 (Scott 53-58), Coronation of King Norodom Suramant & Queen Kossamak Nearirat Serey Vathana issue, includes mint blocks of 20, coin-date blocks of 4, and deluxe proofs, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a pleasing collection; peruse.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,200-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,800

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:27:02 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1633
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image Cambodia & Laos, Mint collection, 1951-72, housed in one volume, includes Cambodia with 1-17 with three souvenir sheets, 18-37 and souvenir sheets, 38-52, 53-58, C1-C9 with C1a, C2a, C6a, C10-C14 with C14a, C19-C23, Laos has 1-17, 25-26, 34-36, C1-C4, C7-C12, C13, C56a, a useful collection, examine please, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,300+ (HK$ 10,000).
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,500-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-2,800

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:27:26 EST
Sold For 3400


Indo-China
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1634
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image Indochina, mint collection, 1900-45, concise Indochina collection with mint never hinged #88-93 blocks of 25; Offices in Kwangchowan #1-17, 18-35; Offices in Canton #74 block of 25, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine, useful lot, worth a careful review.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:28:08 EST
Sold For 2800


Japan
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1641
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Cat No: 2a

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image Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100 mon blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2a. Scott 2), vertical strip of 3, positions 18, 26, 34, scarce and attractive strip, cancelled by partial large kensazumi, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:32:50 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1642
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Cat No: 3b

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image Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200 mon vermilion, plate 2, laid paper (Scott 3b. J.S.C.A. 3f), position 38, fresh with large even margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $2,500 (HK$ 19,230).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:33:07 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1643
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Cat No: 3c

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image Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200 mon vermilion, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 3c. Scott 3), position 21, bright, vivid colour, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $425 (HK$ 3,270). J.S.C.A. yen 65,000 (HK$ 4,150).
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,500. Est. HK$2,500-3,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,500

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:33:18 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1645
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Cat No: 4

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image Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500 mon blue green, plate 1, laid paper, Mihon specimen overprint (Scott 4. J.S.C.A. 4e), position 36, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,500. Est. HK$2,500-3,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,500

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:33:52 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1646
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Cat No: 4g

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image Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500 mon greenish blue, plate 1, wove paper (J.S.C.A. 4g. Scott 4d), position 6, good colour, four large even margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a very scarce stamp in outstandingly choice condition. Scott $750 (HK$ 5,770). J.S.C.A. yen 120,000 (HK$ 7,660).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:34:10 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1647
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Cat No: 6a

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image Japan, 1872, Dragon, 1 sen blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 6a. Scott 6b), 3 examples, without gum; each with damage caused by the gum, plate 1 is 10 times scarcer than plate 2. Scott $3,000 (HK$ 23,080). J.S.C.A. yen 90,000 (HK$ 5,750).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:34:22 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1650
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Cat No: 16

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image Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen blue, Government printing, native wove paper (J.S.C.A. 16. Scott 10), used on 2 different 1874 domestic covers: one a single stamp usage paying the in-town rate on a Tokyo cover, the other 2 singles paying the out-of-town rate on a cover from Osaka. Each quite neat and attractive (single usage opened roughly at top), Fine to Very Fine. J.S.C.A. yen 80,000 (HK$ 5,110).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 600.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:35:01 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1651
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Cat No: 18c

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image Japan, 1873, Cherry Blossom, 2sen yellow, Government printing, native laid paper (J.S.C.A. 18c. Scott 13), single usages on two different covers: Kobe to Osaka 25 Apr 1874, and Kobe to Kyoto 30 July 1873, Fine to Very Fine, ex Lois Evans Collection. J.S.C.A. yen 20,000 (HK$ 1,280).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:35:14 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1652
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Cat No: 22

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image Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 2sen yellow, native wove paper, syllabic 16 ("ta") (J.S.C.A. 22. Scott 28), a delightful left margin single, wonderfully fresh, full, clean o.g., Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080). J.S.C.A. yen 80,000 (HK$ 5,110).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:35:29 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1653
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Cat No: 29

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image Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 1s blue, foreign wove paper, syllabic 12 ("wo") (J.S.C.A. 29. Scott 33), fresh with near-perfect centring, full crackly o.g., Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,500. Est. HK$2,500-3,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,500

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:35:44 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1654
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Cat No: 30

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image Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 2s yellow, foreign wove paper, syllabic 16 ("ta") (J.S.C.A. 30. Scott 34 var.), fresh with good color, some shallow thinning at top, without gum, Fine to Very Fine+, a rare unused example of this difficult issue, with 2009 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $2,500 (HK$ 19,230).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:35:54 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1656
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Cat No: 36-38

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image Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 12 sen to 45 sen complete, syllabic 1 (J.S.C.A. 36-38. Scott 46-47, 50), attractive set, with the 15 sen cancelled by blue pedal killer; along with partial red Paid All, lovely group, Very Fine, with 2009 I.S.J.P. certificate for 12 sen denomination. Scott $585 as singles (HK$ 4,500).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:36:15 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1657
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Cat No: 36-38

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image Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 12 sen to 45 sen complete, syllabic 3 (J.S.C.A. 36-38. Scott 46-47, 50), a lovely, fresh and sound used group, 15 sen value showing bold, negative "R" registered cancel, Very Fine. Scott $1,100 as singles (HK$ 8,460).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:36:26 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1660
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Cat No: 37

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image Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, with syllabics 1-3 (J.S.C.A. 37. Scott 47), 3 used examples: syllabic 2 with town cancel, others bota cancels. An attractive group, Very Fine. Scott $490 (HK$ 3,770). J.S.C.A. yen 98,000 (HK$ 6,260).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:36:59 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1662
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Cat No: 38

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image Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 45sen lake, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 1 ("i") (J.S.C.A. 38. Scott 50), nice colour and centring, lightly cancelled, Very Fine. Scott $275 (HK$ 2,120). J.S.C.A. yen 35,000 (HK$ 2,240).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 500.00
Sold...HK$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:37:30 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1663
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Cat No: 71

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image Japan, 1879, Old Koban, 50s carmine (Scott 71. J.S.C.A. 77), perf 9½, a superior-quality mint example, perfectly centred, full clean o.g., Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $225 (HK$ 1,730).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:37:41 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1664
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Cat No: 119-120

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image Japan, 1908, Empress Jingo, unwatermarked, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 119-120. Scott 113-114), each exceptionally fresh and beautifully centred, full, clean o.g., Very Fine and choice. Scott $2,050 (HK$ 15,770).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:37:56 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1665
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Cat No: 121-122, 142-157

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image Japan, 1914-25, Tazawa & Empress Jingo, 5r-10y complete, large ("old") die (J.S.C.A. 121-122, 142-157. Scott 127-147), a lovely, fresh and attractive set, with the 5y and 10y high value Jingo's particularly nice, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $1,386 (HK$ 10,660).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:38:08 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1666
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Cat No: 131-141

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image Japan, 1913, Tazawa, ½s-1y complete (J.S.C.A. 131-141. Scott 115-125), unwatermarked, o.g., fresh and Very Fine, attractive set. Scott $1,147 (HK$ 8,820).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:38:23 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1667
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Cat No: 209-210

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image Japan, 1924, Empress Jingo, 1st watermark, granite paper, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 209-210. Scott 188-189), fresh with great colours, clean o.g., Very Fine, nice pair. Scott $575 (HK$ 4,420).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:38:33 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1668
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Cat No: 243

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image Japan, 1938, Showa, 14s rose lake & pale rose coil (J.S.C.A. 243. Scott 279), a beautiful pristine vertical pair, o.g., never hinged, choice. Scott $220 as singles (HK$ 1,690).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:38:44 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1669
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Cat No: 351

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image Japan, 1951, 1st National Treasures Series, 50y Chuguji Kannon souvenir sheet (J.S.C.A. 351. Scott 521c), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,200-1,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,400

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:39:04 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1670
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Cat No: C3-6

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image Japan, 1896, Chinese-Japanese War complete (J.S.C.A. C3-6. Scott 87-90), hand-picked, perfectly centred, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $148 as hinged (HK$ 1,140). J.S.C.A. yen 62,000 (HK$ 3,960).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,200-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,800

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:39:20 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1671
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Cat No: C15-17

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image Japan, 1916, Heir Apparent complete (J.S.C.A. C15-17. Scott 152-154), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centred, o.g., Very Fine, a lovely set. Scott $811 (HK$ 6,240).
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,600-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:39:31 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1672
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Cat No: C28-31

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image Japan, 1921, Postal Services Anniversary complete (J.S.C.A. C28-31. Scott 163-166), P.O. fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $229 (HK$ 1,760).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:39:43 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1673
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Cat No: C65-67

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image Japan, 1936, Kwantung complete (J.S.C.A. C65-67. Scott 227-229), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice. Scott $218 (HK$ 1,680).
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,200-1,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,400

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:39:51 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1674
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Cat No: N1A

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image Japan, 1935, 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N1A. Scott 222a), miniature sheet of 20, wonderfully fresh and near-pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely example of this popular sheet.
J.S.C.A. yen 180,000 (HK$ 11,490). Scott $600 (HK$ 4,620).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:40:02 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1675
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Cat No: B2

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image Japan, 1914, 3y50s booklet (J.S.C.A. B2. Scott 130a, 132a, 137a), containing panes of 6 of unwatermarked Chrysanthemum issue 2s green (x2), 4s red (x6) and 10s deep blue (x3), complete and unexploded, pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a very scarce booklet.
J.S.C.A. yen 250,000 (HK$ 15,960).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:40:12 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1676
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Cat No: PC3

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image Japan, Postal Card, 1873, Second Issue, ½ sen (J.S.C.A. PC3), lightly printed syllabic 1, lightly discolored at top otherwise fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,200. Est. HK$800-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:40:28 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1677
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Cat No: FC1-5

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image Japan, International Postal Cards, 1877-79, First and Second Issues complete (J.S.C.A. FC1-5), unused entires, immaculate, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. yen 92,500 (HK$ 5,910).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:40:49 EST
Sold For 1300

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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1678
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image Japan, 1885 (Aug. 21) cover from Boston to a U.S. Navy ship in Yokohama Bay, franked with U.S. 5¢ brown 1882 issue (Scott 205), tied by oval Boston postmark with c.d.s. alongside, Brindisi and Yokohama backstamps, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,200

A rare routing, as most correspondence at this time went overland to San Francisco and then by ship to Yokohama. This cover went across the Atlantic instead
. Est. HK$800-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,200

Opening HK$ 600.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:41:01 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1679
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image Japan, 1900 (Feb 13), domestic card from Yokosuka to Sapporo which entered the international mails, and that's where the fun begins!… the card was written to a Reverend Curtiss, but he was moving so fast, the card couldn't catch up with him! The myriad of markings on this card are truly amazing and a detailed description is included on the exhibition page included. Fascinating card, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:41:18 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1680
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image Japan, 1905 (Sept 16) extraordinary picture post card from Manila to Yokohama to Manila, franked by 2¢ US "Philippines" overprint issue, sent on to Yokohama, were 5 narrow forwarding strips used by the Japanese as they looked for the addressee in Yokohama. When the addressee remained unfound, the card was advertised on 1 October 1905, with black oval "ADVERTISED YOKOHAMA" applied there, finally returned to Manila, reaching the Dead Letter Office on 2 January 1906. Extremely Rare advertised marking, being previously unrecorded.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:41:38 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1681
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Cat No: C17

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image Japan, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent (J.S.C.A. C17. Scott 154), an attractive, sound example, tied to clean, native cover by bold violet commemorative cachet; reverse shows dual strike of 5.11.3 receiver, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 3,000. Est. HK$3,000-0 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-0

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:41:55 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1682
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Cat No: C22

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image Japan, 1919, First Airmail Flight, 1½ sen blue, 2 copies each on individual card (J.S.C.A. C22. Scott C1), one a post card with photo of Japanese pilot and colored card prepared for issue.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:42:23 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1683
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Cat No: U1-2

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image Japan, 1923, Unissued Wedding Stamps, 1½ sen and 3 sen (J.S.C.A. U1-2), a superb quality pair of items, tied to lovely commemorative picture post cards, by dual strikes of special 13.1.26 commemorative c.d.s.'s in red from Palau in the Mandated Islands. Rare usage, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:43:00 EST
Sold For 19000

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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1684
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Cat No: Collection

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image Japan, wonderful, nearly all used, specialized collection, 1876-1938, an excellent, well-presented & nicely annotated mounted collection of definitive issues from the Old Kobans on, plus commemorative issues etc., all well presented on album pages; the definitives appear to be complete for the period, with the exception of the 45 sen old Koban which appears in this sale, including a lovely postally used 15 sen green Old Koban, comprehensive Chrysanthemums, Tazawa Issues, etc.; the early commemoratives offer a mostly unusual group by issues including perforation studies, cancellations, such as usages in Taiwan or China, commemorative cancels, lovely completed postal savings forms used in Korea etc.; lovely specialist lot, ideal for future expansion. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:43:30 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1685
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Cat No: Collection

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image Japan, massive dealers stock, 1894-1965, extensive, all used and duplicated stock in 2 volumes of thousands beginning with the 1894 Wedding Anniversary Issue to 1965; contains good early commemoratives, strong Park issues, solid airmails and more; unchecked for cancellations, etc., Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:43:47 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1686
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Cat No: Collection

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image Japan, useful mint collection, 1940-80, comprising of mostly better item which includes 479a, 480-497, 746-754, 879A-891A, 1087a (5), presented for your viewing pleasure, please examine, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:44:03 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1687
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Cat No: Collection

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image Japan, miniature sheets, clean mint collection, lovely selection of nice quality sheets, with a nice range of premium items, such as Scott #455a, 517a, 521c, 522a, 551a, 594a, B11 and many others. Fresh, o.g., never hinged, generally Very Fine, nice lot.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:44:46 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1688
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image Japan, collection, 1876-1979, on Scott Specialty pages, with a decent selection of earlier commemoratives and post war commemorative and lottery sheets that are always popular, inside you will find several complete National Parks and early commemorative sets, 397-400, 417-21a, 422, 479, several values from the 1949-52 famous person set, 498 lottery sheet, 508a, 522 lottery sheet and 609, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:44:20 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1692
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image Japan, Group of four flight covers, 1926, composed of Sept 13 Pioneer Flight Osaka - Dairen on clean and VF special card prepared by Aero-philatelic Society of Japan, Sept 20 return flight Dairen - Osaka, plus two flown covers Dec 24 Osaka - Tokio and Dec 25 Osaka - Oita. A couple small faults otherwise F-VF.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:45:26 EST
Sold For 1200

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1693
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image Japan: U.S. Offices, 1874 (Jun 5), cover from Yokohama to Hartford, Connecticut, bearing on face a pair of 10¢ US Banknote issues tied by cork killers and matching, bold "Yokohama Jun 5 Japan" c.d.s., per "USS Alaska", with "San Francisco 22 Jun Cal" receiver. Minor opening tears, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:45:52 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1694
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Cat No: C15-C17

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image Japanese Offices in Korea, 1916 (Nov 3), Heir Apparent Issue, First Day commemorative cards used in Korea (J.S.C.A. C15-C17. Scott 152-154), lovely trio of commemorative cards each cancelled by special violet first day cancels. Very scarce used in Korea, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:46:32 EST
Sold For 3200

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Korea
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1697
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Cat No: 18-33, 20

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image Korea, 1900-01, Plum Blossom issue, complete (Scott 18-33, 20. Korea P.S.C. 13-26), mixed-perforation set for a few of the low values, with both 2ch values included, fresh with good colours, o.g., hinge remnants; 50ch slight marginal thinning at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,500-6,500

Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:47:35 EST
Sold For 8000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1699
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Cat No: 52-54

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image Korea, 1903, 50ch to 2wn Plum Blossom series, Japanese reprints (Scott 52-54. Korea P.S.C. R1-R3), perf 12½, fresh with great colours, without gum as usually encountered, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:48:01 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1700
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image Korea, Excellent, virtually all mint premium selection, valuable and substantial holding in Scott-numbered glassines, absolutely packed with premium items such as mint #2 block of 4; 25m, 50m and 100m unissued in blocks of 4, #13f, 34 imperforate, 35-37, 38 block of 4 with unusual part-perf variety at top, 85-86 (never hinged), 128a-129a, 132-173, 154a-155a, 199 (never hinged), 260-261, 286a, 287a-289a, lots of imperforates, C5b, C23-C26 (2, never hinged), C27-C30 (never hinged), plus used #11a, 31, 34 (2), 37g (2) and much, much more, mostly Very Fine, a super holding of popular material; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:48:14 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1701
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image Korea, Mint & used collection, 1884-2000, a fabulous collection with many highlights, including #80-84, 88-89, 90, 91-92, 95, 106, 107, 1951 Flags issue of 22 imperforate souvenir sheets, 286a, 290a, 634a, 728a, 795a, 844a (3), plus many more premium items, well worth a careful review, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:48:37 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1702
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image Korea, Revenue collection, several hundred revenues, includes (by Standard Catalog of Korean Revenue Stamps) #KRS3-KRS8, KR39 (5), KR30, KR34, KR70-KR74, KR75, KR77-KR79, lot also includes three catalogs, Korean Revenue Stamps Catalog, and Standard Catalog of Korean Revenue Stamps, a holding with huge potential, please inspect, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:48:53 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1703
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image Korea, Nice single-volume collection to 1976, an attractive mint or used collection of hundreds neatly assembled on nice David Phillips specialty pages in a binder; includes a wide range of better items such as mint Scott #1-2, 6-9, 10-11, 13, 13F, 17, good Plum Blossoms including #26-27, 32 and 33 (used), plus later like #85-86, 90, 107 and good coverage from the mid-1950s on, with miniature sheets. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:49:17 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1704
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image Korea, Diverse and useful accumulation, nice selection of various odds-and-ends, including two better, complete booklets of five panes each for Scott #212Fa and 255a; 353b-355b miniature sheets; six mint and two cancelled-to-order Korean Empire postal cards, plus a representative collection of North Korean issues with a good range of earlier issues, reprints, etc., Fine to Very Fine, useful holding; well worth a look.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:49:42 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1710
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image Korea (North), Mint & used collection, 1946-2010, housed in albums, boxes and glassines are thousands of mint & used stamps, with used generally CTO, mint includes 16 (2), 26-27, 115-117, 213-217, 232-236, a useful collection with many gems waiting to be mined, examine, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:51:17 EST
Sold For 1600

Postal History
General Postal History by Issue
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1711
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Cat No: 132-173, 154a-155a

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image Korea (South), 1951-52, Participating Nations First Day Covers (Scott 132-173, 154a-155a), complete set of 44 values, including Italy without crown type, on 22 matched Registered unaddressed, uncacheted First Day Covers. Fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:51:36 EST
Sold For 2200

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Korea

Korea, South
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1712
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Cat No: 268-277 var.

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image Korea (South), 1957-59, 2h aquamarine to 400h bright violet definitives, redrawn type, imperforate souvenir sheets (Scott 268-277 var. Korea P.S.C. PS153-166), the set of ten complete; Post Office fresh and as crisp and clean as you could hope for, Very Fine, Scott-unlisted, a real rarity, especially as a set, since only 1000 of each were printed. Korea P.S.C. Won 1,400,000 (HK$ 9,320).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:51:55 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1713
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Cat No: 122 var.

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image Korea (South), 1951, 1st Regular Issue, 5w orange brown, presentation sheet (Scott 122 var. Korea P.S.C. PS75), two items comprised of a mint sheet, plus a used example neatly tied to small, unaddressed envelope by violet "Pusan 1.3.51 Korea" first day cancel, each fresh, Very Fine, only 900 examples prepared.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,800-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:52:06 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1714
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Cat No: 123 var.

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image Korea (South), 1951, Dove and Flag, 50wn green, presentation sheet (Scott 123 var. Korea P.S.C. PS77), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce with only 900 examples issued.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:52:29 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1715
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Cat No: 132-173, 154a-155a

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image Korea (South), 1951-52, Participating Nations imperforate souvenir sheets, complete (Scott 132-173, 154a-155a. Korea P.S.C. C40-C83), set of 22, including the Italy without crown varieties, pristine, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:52:35 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1716
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Cat No: 154a-155a

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image Korea (South), 1951-52, 500wn Italy Participating Nations issue, flag without crown varieties (Scott 154a-155a), complete sheets of 20, fresh and near-pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce pair of sheets.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:52:45 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1718
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Cat No: 235-37 var.

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image Korea (South), 1956, 10hw, 20hw and 50hw Definitives Issue presentation sheets (Scott 235-37 var. Korea P.S.C. PS145-47), light, natural gum bends as normal, Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only 1000 sets issued.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:53:21 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1719
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Cat No: 243-244 var.

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image Korea (South), 1957, I.T.U. Anniversary souvenir sheet (Scott 243-244 var. Korea P.S.C. PSC111), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged; light, trivial natural gum bend as nearly always, Very Fine, a beauty, only 1000 examples issued.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:53:42 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1720
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Cat No: 244 var.

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image Korea (South), 1957, Fifth Anniversary of Admission to the ITU, imperforate souvenir sheet (Scott 244 var. Korea P.S.C. PPS118), showing the designs of the issued stamps (in their issued colours) with bilingual inscription surrounding, as fresh as the day it was produced, with crisp corners and nary a bend or wrinkle, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, not listed in Scott. Korea P.S.C. Won 1,000,000 (HK$ 6,650).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:53:48 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1721
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Cat No: 245-46 var.

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image Korea (South), 1957, Boy Scouts 50th Anniversary souvenir sheet (Scott 245-46 var. Korea P.S.C. PSC113), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a choice quality example.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:54:04 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1722
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Cat No: 249-262

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image Korea (South), 1957, 2h to 1000h redrawn character definitive series, complete (Scott 249-262), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:54:25 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1723
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Cat No: 249-262

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image Korea (South), 1957, 2h to 1000h redrawn character definitive series, complete (Scott 249-262), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 600.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:54:33 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1724
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Cat No: 264a

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image Korea (South), 1957, Treaty of Friendship miniature sheet (Scott 264a), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:54:43 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1725
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Cat No: 264a

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image Korea (South), 1957, Treaty of Friendship miniature sheet (Scott 264a), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:54:49 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1726
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Cat No: 265a-267a

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image Korea (South), 1957, Christmas issue miniature sheets (Scott 265a-267a), a splendid, select-quality set, without the customary gum creases associated with this issue, fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:55:02 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1727
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Cat No: 283a

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image Korea (South), 1950, 40h Second Postal Week miniature sheet (Scott 283a), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:55:14 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1728
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Cat No: 283a

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image Korea (South), 1958, 40h Second Postal Week souvenir sheet (Scott 283a. Korea P.S.C. PSC116a), an immaculate, Post Office fresh example, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:55:23 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1729
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image Korea (South), Clean near-complete collection, 1953-62, neatly hinged on Minkus album pages, with a couple earlier stamps included back to 1945; features an excellent range of regular and definitive sets complete, including K.P.S.C. #117-122, 142-149, 150-168 and 169-181; commemoratives such as #C20-21, C25-27, C85-121, and C123//165; New Year issues #N1-12, plus never hinged souvenir sheets #N4a-N12a; Airmails #A5-18, A22-25; and Semi-Postals #1-3, #3 with the scarce zig-zag watermark; also included are five sheets of #C452-456 (Scott #790-794), each sheet containing five strips of 5, plus a part-sheet of 24 of #C628-631, which yields six multi-colour blocks of 4 of Yook Young Soo; the Minkus pages are pristine and start at 1884, making this a great ready-made home for your collection, Very Fine on the whole, a tidy selection; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:55:39 EST
Sold For 3200


Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1730
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image Korea (South), Postal history collection, 1950-2010, several hundred covers and cards, both commercial & first day covers, a few better include registered cover to Great Britain with (32) #126, first day covers for 298a-300a, 85, 305a, interesting mix, F-VF, well worth a review.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:56:06 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1731
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image Korea (South), APOs & soldier correspondence, 1948-55, a few hundred covers & cards, material postmarked APO 707, APO 909, APO 358, APO 301, Prexie #820 postmarked by Army-Air Force Postal Service on picture post card to Sweden, and a few propaganda leaflets, careful inspection should yield huge returns, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:57:24 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1732
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image Korea (South), Horde of domestically used covers franked with commemorative issues, 1960s-90s, massive, organized specialist's accumulation of over 3000 covers, all domestically used and franked, in nearly all cases, with a single commemorative stamp; includes a tremendous range of different stamp issues, cancels, etc., Fine to Very Fine, highly unusual holding to be sure; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:57:47 EST
Sold For 1800


Korea, South
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1733
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image Korea (South), Lovely "Postage Stamp Album of Korea" Ministry of Communications album collection, 1951-56, scarce, historical book containing issues between 3 Dec 1951 and 15 Aug 1956 with additional pages for more issues; begins with Scott #128-131 and contains #196-199, later premium definitives, Airmails, etc.; the current owner has expanded the collection on the included blank pages. Fresh, Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:58:15 EST
Sold For 1700


Laos
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1734
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Cat No: Collection

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image Laos, Mint collection, 1951-2010, housed in two Lighthouse stockbooks, we note #1-17, 25-26, C13 (3) with an imperforate set, 27-29, C20-C21 (2) also imperforate set in singles & pairs, continues for period with imperforates, imperforate sets, deluxe sheets & composite sheets, a colourful and attractive holding that deserves your attention, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:58:39 EST
Sold For 16000

British Commonwealth
Malaya

Thai Occupation of Malaya
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1735
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image Malaya - Thai Occupation, 1944, $50 yellow brown, Trengganu revenue stamp (Singer 118), an upper left corner margin block of 4 on paper maker's watermarked paper, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce multiple.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:59:06 EST
Sold For 3200

Postal History
General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1736
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image 1944 (Oct. 31), Selangor 15c British Registration entire overprinted "Nippon" to Kuala Lumpur, splendid entire created for use by the civilians in the occupied areas, posted from Prinkasee, Purankashi (Thailand), Hayashi Tai, Butai 2413, from 4th Bn, 9th R.R. regt.; received at Kuala Lumpur on 6 Feb 1945; front shows Registration label and some very minor pinholes, etc., still Very Fine and choice, a very rare usage of a Selangor entire on the Thai-Burma Railway.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$14,000-18,000

Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 05:59:37 EST
Sold For 12000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1737
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image Mongolia, 1905 (Oct. 11), triple rate red band cover, sent Urga to Peking, franked on reverse by Russian 7k vertical strip of three, tied by one of three strikes of Urga origin c.d.s.; reverse also shows large red Kalgan Russian transit marking, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:00:00 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1738
Symbol:

image Mongolia, 1914 (May 1), red band cover, sent Urga to Shansi, franked on front by two 3¢ Chinese Junk issues, tied by Urga origin c.d.s., with reverse showing "Taiyuan" bilingual transit with date missing from chop (scarce), Peking and Fenchow transits and Shansi, Shanqizhen 16 May receiver, Fine to Very Fine, scarce usage and markings.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:00:14 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1739
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image Mongolia, 1918-31, interesting group of 15 early covers, including a 1918 7k Russian cover, with the remaining four Mongolian stamp/Chinese Junk issue or Postage Due combination covers; one cover has a stamp missing, a couple of the others difficult-to-read lightly struck postmarks, etc., Fine to Very Fine, good study group; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:00:25 EST
Sold For 10000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1740
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image Mongolia, 1927 (Apr. 6), red band cover sent from Ulanbator to Harbin, franked on front by 5mung and 20 mung Mongolian adhesives tied by April 6 origin c.d.s.'s, with reverse showing pair of 3¢ Chinese Junk issues affixed at Harbin and tied by bilingual Harbin 18.4.27 c.d.s., Fine to Very Fine, attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:00:35 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1741
Symbol:

image Mongolia, 1927 (May 6), cover mailed from Ulanbator to Kalgan, franked on reverse by 25mung definitive, tied by one of two strikes of Ulanbator origin c.d.s.; Chinese 4¢ Junk issue added and cancelled at Harbin on 19.5.27; Kalgan 25.5.27 receiver, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:00:44 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1742
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image Mongolia, 1927 (Sept. 7), cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, franked on reverse by five copies of 5mung definitive (Scott #36) tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; reverse also shows vertical pairs of China 1¢ and 4¢ Junk issues tied by Harbin 21.9.27 transits; front shows Russian Post Office transit dated 19.9.27, Very Fine, a lovely and attractive cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:01:39 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1743
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image Mongolia, 1927 (Nov. 11), censored cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, larger-size cover franked on reverse by 1m, 2m (2) and 10m (2) definitives, all tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; reverse also shows circled "T" with Chinese characters handstamp, 30¢ Chinese Postage Due (which was added at Kalgan) with 16.12.27 receiver, plus bold large violet Russian-Chinese Censor chop; front shows Manchouli 9.12.27 transit; normal usage wear with a few harmless edge tears, etc., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:01:54 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1744
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image Mongolia, 1927 (Dec. 29), native cover from Ulanbator to Chita, USSR, interesting native envelope sent via Manchouli, with 10¢ Chinese Junk issue added, franked by 25mung stamp with origin c.d.s.; reverse shows Chita, USSR, 9.1.28 receiver, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:02:12 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1745
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image Mongolia, 1928 (Feb. 15), red band cover from Ulanbator to Harbin, lovely and clean, franked on reverse by 5mung (2) and 20mung (2) definitives, each tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; front shows 2¢ and 5¢ (vertical pair) Chinese Junk issues added and tied by Harbin c.d.s.'s. Fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:03:12 EST
Sold For 3800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1747
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image Mongolia, 1927 (May 6), cover from Ulanbator to China, franked by pair of 25mung Mongolia issues, tied by 6.V.27 Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; front shows Manchouli transit, plus pairs of 1¢ and 4¢ Junk issues added at Harbin, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:04:20 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1748
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image Mongolia, 1928 (June 13), cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, lovely quality native cover, franked on front by 25mung definitive tied by one of two strikes of Ulanbator origin c.d.s.; reverse shows 4¢ Chinese Junk added at Harbin and cancelled on 24 June, with Kalgan receiver adjacent, Very Fine, eye-catching cover.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:04:39 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1749
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image Mongolia, 1928 (Sept. 6), red band cover, sent Ulanbator to Kalgan, franked on reverse by 25mung definitive, tied by one of two strikes of Ulanbator origin c.d.s.; front shows 4¢ Chinese Junk added, tied by Harbin 18.9.28 c.d.s., with reverse showing red boxed Russian "Kalgan" handstamp and Kalgan receiver. Fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:04:56 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1750
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image Mongolia, 1928 (Dec. 22), red band cover from Jabholanto to China, franked on reverse by 25mung definitive issue, tied by one of two lovely strikes of Jabholanto origin c.d.s.'s; reverse shows 4¢ Chinese Junk added and cancelled 26.1.29 with indistinct city, Fine to Very Fine+, a rare example from Jabholanto.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:05:21 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1751
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image Mongolia, 1929 (Nov. 18), red band cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, a delightful cover franked by 20mung and 5mung (perforation pin removed) issues (Scott #38 & 44A), tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.; back shows bold Russian Verkhneudinsk transit dated 28 Mar 1930; front shows 4¢ Chinese Junk cancelled on 31 Mar 1930 in Manchouli, Very Fine, an unusual and attractive cover, opened for display.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:05:47 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1752
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image Mongolia, 1930 (July 30), censored red band cover, sent from Ulanbator to China via Kalgan, lovely, unusual cover, franked by Mongolia 50mung issue, tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s., with a second strike on cover front along with "T" postage due chop; reverse shows $1 Chinese Postage Due added by 30¢ (2) and 20¢ margin pair Dues, all tied by Kalgan c.d.s.'s; cover shows Censor tape and large violet Russian censor chop, Fine to Very Fine, nice item.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:06:32 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1753
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image Mongolia, 1930 (Oct. 20), red band cover from Ulanbator to Peiping, lovely, highly attractive cover, franked on reverse by 1mung, 2mung (2) and 10 mung (2) definitives (Scott #34, 35 (2) & 37 (2)), all tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; reverse also shows 30¢ Chinese Postage Due added at Kalgan and Peiping 20.11.19 bilingual receiver, Fine to Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:06:53 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1754
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image Mongolia, 1931 (Aug. 26), censored cover from Ulanbator to Peiping, franked on reverse by 5c & 10c (vertical pair) overprints, all copies marginals, all tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; reverse also shows 3¢ Chinese Junk added at Harbin along with Peiping transit and arrival markings, while front shows Manchouli 1 Sept transit and violet Censor marking, with Censor tape on reverse; neatly opened for display, Fine to Very Fine, a delightful and scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:07:11 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1755
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image Mongolia, 1931 (Oct. 23), red band cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, a splendid and clean cover, franked on reverse by 5m on 5c and 20m on 20c surcharge issues (Scott #59 & 61), each tied by Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; reverse additionally shows 20¢ and 30¢ Chinese Postage Dues added and cancelled at Kalgan and light large-sized violet handstamp; front shows Manchouli 12.5.31 transit. Fresh, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,600-3,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:07:28 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1756
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image Mongolia, 1935 (July 1), eye-appealing cover from Ulanbator to Kalgan, franked by six copies of 5mung Worker issue, tied by multiple strikes of violet Ulanbator origin c.d.s.'s; a Chinese transit (most likely Manchouli) c.d.s. is covered up by a block of ten of 4¢ orange Postage Dues, totalling 40¢ rather than 50¢ as normal, all cancelled by Kalgan 3.8.35 c.d.s.'s. Fresh, Very Fine, a lovely cover.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:07:41 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1757
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image Mongolia, 1935 (Sept. 24), registered red band cover from Ulanbator to Peiping, franked by 10mung and 50mung Mongolian Pictorials (Scott #65 & 70), tied by violet Ulanbator origin c.d.s., with scarce "Ulaan-Baator/No. 351" Registry label affixed and tied by one of two violet straightline handstamps; cover shows Harbin 22.10.35 and Kalgan 25.10.24 transits, with the Kalgan chops tying 80¢ in Chinese Postage Dues in a vertical strip of 4; Peiping receiver on front, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:08:31 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1758
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image Mongolia, 1937 (Apr. 1), cover sent from Ulanbator to Kalgan, lovely cover franked on reverse by pair of 15mung Young Revolutionary pictorials (Scott #66), tied by one of two strikes of violet Ulanbator origin c.d.s.; reverse also shows Manchouli Japanese-style transit dated 18.4.4, a Peiping machine cancelled transit of 22.4.37, plus 50¢ Chinese Postage Due added and cancelled Wanchuan (Kalgan) Express 24.4.1937 arrival. Fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:08:49 EST
Sold For 3400

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Mongolia
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1759
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image Mongolia, Mint & used accumulation, 1924-2007, mixed up lot of a few hundred stamps containing everything from miscellaneous 1926 First Issues and 1926-31 Overprinted Revenues to eight examples of the 2007 Marilyn Monroe souvenir sheet; included are the 1951 3t Lenin #103 in a block of 25, two folded sheets of 100 of the 1951 1t Holy Flame (#159), blocks of 4 of the 1953 3t & 5t Cholbalsan (#114-115) and four sets of the 1958 Animals (#144-148); condition is mostly clean and F-VF, but the early overprints are not guaranteed; please inspect.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:09:03 EST
Sold For 5000

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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1760
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image Singapore, Mint collection, 1948-2010, a delightful collection that includes 1-20 perf 14 & perf 18, 86a-95a, 106a, 115a (4), 141a (2), 144-149, 166a (7), 188a, with additional souvenir sheets, booklets and sheetlets, fresh & clean, well worth inspection, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:09:28 EST
Sold For 5500

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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1761
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Cat No: 5 footnote

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image Thailand, 1883, 1f King Chulalongkorn unissued value (Scott 5 footnote), exceptionally fresh and beautifully centred; full, pristine o.g. which is most likely never hinged; tiny natural paper inclusion speck at lower center, otherwise Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:09:55 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1762
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Cat No: 5 footnote

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image Thailand, 1883, 1f King Chulalongkorn unissued value (Scott 5 footnote), a splendid, fresh right margin single, full o.g., Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:10:05 EST
Sold For 9000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1763
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Cat No: 25

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image Thailand, 1889, King Chulalongkorn, 1a on 2a green & carmine, Type 4 Provisional surcharge (Scott 25. Sakserm 24), fresh, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, a scarce mint issue.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:10:17 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1764
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Cat No: 25

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image Thailand, 1889, King Chulalongkorn, 1a on 2a green & carmine (Scott 25. Sakserm 24), neat corner cancel, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,600

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:10:33 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1765
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Cat No: 29

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image Thailand, 1891, King Chulalongkorn, 2a on 1a on 3a green & blue (Scott 29. Sakserm 26/1), fresh and nicely centred, full o.g., Very Fine, a splendid example of this rare issue.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:10:54 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1766
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Cat No: 75-89

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image Thailand, 1899-1904, King Chulalongkorn, 1a-64a complete (Scott 75-89), fresh, o.g., mostly Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:11:15 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1767
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Cat No: 92-105

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image Thailand, 1905-08, King Chulalongkorn, 1a-1t complete (Scott 92-105), fresh, o.g., Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:11:25 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1768
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Cat No: 145-156

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image Thailand, 1912, King Vajiravudh, 1b-20b complete (Scott 145-156), fresh and near-pristine, with wonderfully fresh lightly hinged o.g., Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:11:35 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1769
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Cat No: 151 var.

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image Thailand, 1912, King Vajiravudh, baht value vignette plate proof (Scott 151 var), splendid proof of vignette design in sepia, printed on gummed paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:11:59 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1770
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Cat No: 151-156

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image Thailand, 1912, 1b to 20b King Vajiravudh, Vienna Print high values (Scott 151-156), fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:12:14 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1771
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Cat No: 155-156

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image Thailand, 1912, 10b & 20b King Vajiravudh, Vienna print high values (Scott 155-156), exceptionally fresh and well-centred, with full, clean o.g., Very Fine, a lovely pair.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:12:25 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1772
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Cat No: 156 var.

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image Thailand, 1912, King Vajiravudh, baht value plate vignette proof in gray black (Scott 156 var), printed on gummed, perforated stamp paper, wonderfully fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:12:37 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1773
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Cat No: 160 var.

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image Thailand, 1914, King Vajiravudh, 15s on 28s chocolate, imperforate between (Scott 160 var. Sakserm 162b), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine, a striking and scarce variety.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:13:08 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1774
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image Thailand, 1917, King Vajiravudh definitive, Waterlow printing, perforated composite proof sheet of 9, small hole-punched sheet of nine in violet brown with "Waterlow & Sons Ltd/Specimen" overprint, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:13:31 EST
Sold For 5500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1775
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Cat No: 170 var.

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image Thailand, 1917, King Vajiravudh, 1b carmine rose & black trial colour Specimen on white backing No. S.T. 952 (Scott 170 var), imperforate, showing "Waterlow & Sons/Specimen", fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:13:47 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1776
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Cat No: 181-184

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image Thailand, 1918, 1b to 5b Victory issue overprints (Scott 181-184), fresh and neatly cancelled, Very Fine, a scarce group of high values.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:13:58 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1777
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Cat No: 207-222

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image Thailand, 1928, King Prajadhipok, 2s-40b complete (Scott 207-222), fresh, o.g., never hinged (!), Very Fine, scarce thus.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:14:07 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1778
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Cat No: 208 var.

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image Thailand, 1928, 3 stg King Prajadhipok, imperforate trial colour proof in brown (Scott 208 var), right margin horizontal pair, ungummed on buff paper, fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:14:16 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1779
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Cat No: 225 var.

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image Thailand, 1932, 2s Chao P'ya Chakri, Waterlow & Sons Ltd. die proof (Scott 225 var), in unissued colour, affixed to card, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:15:10 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1780
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Cat No: 255 var.

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image Thailand, 1943, King Ananda Mahidol, 1b dark blue, engraved, varieties (Scott 255 var. Sakserm 307a & 307d), an imperforate pair, plus an imperforate at left margin single, pristine mint, Very Fine, scarce items.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:15:29 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1781
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Cat No: 258 var.

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image Thailand, 1943, 2s Bangkhaen Monument (Scott 258 var. Sakserm 311a), bottom margin block of 4, yielding two imperforate-between horizontal pairs, o.g.; tiny gum toning speck on one stamp only, Very Fine, a striking and scarce variety.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:15:41 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1782
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Cat No: 258 var.

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image Thailand, 1943, 2s Bangkhaen Monument, imperforate at bottom (Scott 258 var. Sakserm 311c), bottom margin block of 8, fresh and near-pristine, unused without gum, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:16:13 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1783
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Cat No: 259 vars

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image Thailand, 1943, 10s Bangkhaen Monument, type I varieties (Scott 259 vars. Sakserm 312a, 312b vars), two lovely items: a vertical block of six imperforate between horizontally (Sakserm #312a var), plus a horizontal block of 12 yielding six vertical pairs imperforate between (upper right stamp in block defective), fresh, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, an eye-catching pair of varieties.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:16:35 EST
Sold For 7500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1784
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Cat No: 272-273

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image Thailand, 1947-49, 10b & 20b King Bhumibol Adulyadej high values (Scott 272-273), with the 20b a lower left corner margin single, Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, choice.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:16:51 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1785
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Cat No: 293-294

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image Thailand, 1951-60, 5b & 10b definitives (Scott 293-294), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:17:02 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1786
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Cat No: 348-362A

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image Thailand, 1961-68, King Bhumibol complete (Scott 348-362A), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:17:11 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1787
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Cat No: 348-362A

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image Thailand, 1961-68, King Bhumibol complete (Scott 348-362A), o.g., never hinged; 2b inexpensive value slight color changeling, otherwise pristine mint, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:17:21 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1788
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Cat No: 348-362A

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image Thailand, 1961-68, King Bhumibol complete (Scott 348-362A), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:17:32 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1789
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Cat No: 397-411A

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image Thailand, 1963-71 King Bhumibol complete (Scott 397-411A), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, choice set.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:18:02 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1790
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Cat No: 442-449

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image Thailand, 1966, 20s to 5b Fifth Asian Games issue, complete (Scott 442-449), blocks of 4, pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:18:15 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1791
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Cat No: B18-B23

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image Thailand, 1920, Second Scouts Fund Issue complete (Scott B18-B23), exceptionally fresh with great colour and centring, clean o.g. which is very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:18:33 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1792
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Cat No: B18-B23

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image Thailand, 1920, Second Scouts Fund Issue complete (Scott B18-B23), fresh, o.g., generally lightly hinged, Very Fine, nice set.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:18:45 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1793
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Cat No: B24-B30

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image Thailand, 1920, Third Scouts Fund Issue complete (Scott B24-B30), fresh and near-pristine, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,400

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:18:55 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1794
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Cat No: C8 footnote

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image Thailand, 1925, 2s to 1b unissued "Government Museum 2468" overprint set complete (Scott C8 footnote), fresh, possibly expertly regummed, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200

This proposed set was overprinted in anticipation of the Fair, which was subsequently cancelled due to the death of King Vajiravudh. The stamps were never sold to the public, and only used in 1928 in the various Bangkok Post Offices for accounting purposes. Mint sets are quite scarce.
Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,800-4,200

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:19:22 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1795
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image Thailand, ca. 1891, unused imprinted "On Postal Service" entire, pristine mint example with pre-printed address front and 12-line pre-printed backside, Very Fine and choice, rare.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:19:50 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1796
Symbol:

image Thailand, 1891, imprinted "On Postal Service" stationery entire, used example with pre-printed front and 12-line pre-printed reverse, franked by 2att King Chulalongkorn tied by Bangkok 21.11.91 origin c.d.s., Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:20:39 EST
Sold For 10000

Postal History
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1797
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image Thailand, 1894 (May 17), registered cover from Bangkok to Toronto, franked by 2a, 3a, 8a and 12a King Chulalongkorn definitives, along with two 4atts on 24a surcharges (note: one stamp is missing from cover); cover travelled "via Hong Kong" with red London Registered 24 JU 94 transit; apart from the missing stamp, a remarkable cover; trivial harmless fold at bottom, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely and scarce cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:21:24 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1798
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image Thailand, 1897 (Nov. 22), cover from Lampang to Bangkok, lovely and neat cover addressed to Hon. John Barrett at the U.S. Legation in Bangkok, franked by 4att on 12att surcharge tied by neat bold origin c.d.s.; reverse shows Bangkok 10 Dec arrival marking, Very Fine, a scarce usage.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 16,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:22:21 EST
Sold For 15000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1799
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image Thailand, 1915 (Sept. 5), censored cover from Lampang to London, beautiful and clean, franked by 5s on 6s and 10s on 12s surcharges (Scott #158-159) tied by bold "Lampang" with absolutely superb strike of the scarce "Passed by Censor/Rangoon" with central lion design adjacent; reverse shows bold "Rahong" transit and Rangoon 21 SEP 15 arrival, Very Fine and rare, a showpiece.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:23:15 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1800
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image Thailand, 1918 (Feb. 8), rare concentration camp Siam POW cover to Copenhagen, clean, neat cover showing "Service des prisonniers de guerre" in manuscript at top, along with large violet Thai "POW troops" handstamp and matching (in English) "Concentration Camp/Prisoner of War Le…" two-line handstamp; front and back show Bangkok 8.2.18 c.d.s.'s, with flap covered by oval "Ouvert/314/Par l'Autorité militaire" handstamp, Very Fine and choice, an exceptionally rare cover.
Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,600-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:23:41 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1801
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image Thailand, 1919 (Feb. 17-26), experimental flight cover, Bangkok to Chandhaburi (AAMC 1), attractive and appropriately cancelled, franked by 2s to 15s re-engraved King Vajiravudh definitives (Scott #164-168) tied by boxed cancels, fresh, Very Fine, a splendid example of this popular flight, signed both Breton and C.J. Chau.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:24:12 EST
Sold For 2800

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Thailand
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1802
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Cat No: Collection

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image Thailand, Powerful, super high-quality mostly mint collection to 1974, beautiful and exceptionally clean, keenly assembled, highly comprehensive collection of hundreds on Minkus pages in one springback binder, to the mid-1970s; included are a wealth of premium items such as (mint, unless noted) Scott #1-5, 5a, nice Tical surcharges, 11-18, good 1a and 2a surcharges, 27-28, 33-34, 35-38, 1898-99 roman and antique surcharges including #51, 57 and 64; 1899 1a-3a and 10a unaccepted designs (used), 75-89, 106-109 (used), 113-117, 118-124 (used), 222, 225-232 and runs of regular issues from there; Back-of-the-Book highlights show #B1-B11 (B9-B10 used), Scouts Fund issues, B12-B30 complete with a few values used, C1-C8, C9-C14, etc.; lovely quality with a high degree of completion, Fine to Very Fine, most better, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 28,000 - 32,000. Est. HK$28,000-32,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$28,000-32,000

Opening HK$ 30,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:24:32 EST
Sold For 30000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1803
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Cat No: Collection

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image Thailand, Amazing souvenir sheet selection, 1972-2006, clean and beautifully assembled, manageably duplicated selection of hundreds of miniature sheets in quantities of one to five of each, perfect arranged in three pristine slipcased Lindner-T binders; includes many show-overprints examples, with especially good coverage in modern issues, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, lovely lot.
Scott $4,120 (HK$ 31,690).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-7,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:24:49 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1804
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Cat No: 7 vars

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image Thailand, 1885, Specialized 1 Tical Surcharge selection (Scott 7 vars), interesting, specialized old-time mounted collection on a pair of album pages, comprised of 3 genuine mint examples of Scott #7, Pears type 2, plus 7 excellent reference items including Pears type "e" (3, including a wonderful example used and tied on piece), type "f", type "J", plus 2 unrecorded types, etc.; lovely little study of this fascinating issue, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-3,800

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:24:59 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1806
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Cat No: Collection

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image Thailand, Attractive mint collection, a lovely assortment in Scott-numbered glassines including a nice range of better items such as Scott #63, 139-144, 304-308, 419-420 blocks of 4, C1-C8 used, Museum overprints and lots more, o.g., later never hinged, bulk Fine to Very Fine, much of use included; examine.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,600

Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:25:27 EST
Sold For 1600


Viet Nam
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1807
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam, Mint collection, 1951-75, mostly in complete mint sets, some better mint South Viet Nam includes #1-13, 30-35, 39-50, 100-107, 108-111, 420a & 434a full sheets, 450, with many South Viet Nam imperforates, deluxe sheets and unissued values; North Viet Nam includes #121a (2), 182a (3), 268-273, 274 and 1171 (10, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely selection.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:25:47 EST
Sold For 6000


Viet Nam, North
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1808
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Cat No: 43103

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image Viet Nam (North), 1951-55, 100d-200d, Ho Chi Minh, Map, complete set (Scott 1-3), blocks of 4, fresh colours and nicely centred for this difficult set; two are bottom margin blocks, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $236 (HK$ 1,820).
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 400.00
Sold...HK$ 400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:25:56 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1809
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Cat No: 43-46

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image Viet Nam (North), 1956, 1000d-5000d, Mac Thi Buoi, complete set (Scott 43-46), clear impressions and full complete perforations, a lovely set, without gum as issued, Very Fine.
Scott $568 (HK$ 4,370).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:26:12 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1810
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Cat No: 229-230 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1962, Animal Husbandry series, two 12xu multicolour essays (Scott 229-230var), splendid pair of hand-painted essays, each artist-signed, affixed to card; includes the two issued stamps to which these correlate, Very Fine, wonderful designs.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:26:23 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1811
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Cat No: 521-526 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1968, 5xu, 6xu, Architecture, Pagodas, Unissued Designs, original hand-painted artwork (Scott 521-526 var), unadopted designs of six different proposed stamps, on art paper tri-folded between stamps; beautiful, skillfully produced original production work, signed by what appears to be the Directorate of Posts and artist, with the design very close to the final issued stamp; hand-painted on card 13½ x 7½ inches when open, Very Fine, choice item, striking and colourful, unique.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:26:34 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1814
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Cat No: 396 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1965, 12xu, Lenin, original artwork (Scott 396 var), beautiful, skillfully produced original production work signed by the Directorate of Posts and artist, the design very close to the final stamp; hand-painted on 9 x 12-inch card; issued stamp mounted in margin, Very Fine, choice, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:27:17 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1815
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Cat No: 395 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1965, 12xu, Karl Marx, original artwork (Scott 395 var), beautiful, skillfully produced original production work, signed by the Directorate of Posts and artist, with the design very close to the issued stamp; hand-painted on card measuring 9 x 12 inches, on which is also mounted the issued stamp, Very Fine, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:27:28 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1816
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Cat No: 396 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1965, 50xu, Friedrich Engels, original artwork (Scott 396 var), beautiful, skillfully produced original production work, signed by the Directorate of Posts and artist, with the design very close to the issued stamp; hand-painted on card 9 x 12 inches; with the issued stamp, Very Fine, a lovely item, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:27:48 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1817
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Cat No: 428 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1966, 12xu, Ho Chi Minh & Mao Tse-Tung, original artwork (Scott 428 var), beautiful, skillfully produced original production work, signed by the Directorate of Posts and artist, the design very close to the issued stamp; hand-painted on 9 x 12-inch card; with issued stamp included, Very Fine, choice, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:28:09 EST
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1818
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Cat No: 427 var.

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image Viet Nam (North), 1966, 3xu, View of Yenan, original artwork (Scott 427 var), beautiful, skillfully produced original production work, signed by the Directorate of Posts and artist, with the design very close to the final issued stamp; hand-painted on 9 x 12-inch card; example of issued stamp included as well, Very Fine, a select item, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:28:26 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1824
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam (North), Virtually complete mint collection, 1945-2018, in five-volume deluxe Lighthouse albums with slipcases; an absolutely incredible array of material including singles, pairs, souvenir sheets, imperforate issues (in singles, pairs and sometimes blocks), noted Specimens, etc.; the first volume is a treasure trove of the earliest issues, including those of 1946 to 1954, North & Central Vietnam (which includes many issues listed in Michel) with rarities (to $1000 each!) and including varieties with strong Postage Dues and Officials; the next four volumes contain the modern period and are stuffed with additional imperforate sets and souvenir sheets and Specimens; starting with 2010 all issues are in blocks of 4, including imperforates and Specimens; the total catalogue is immense, and so many specialized items only add to the value, o.g., mostly never hinged, flawless white gum and issues that were issued without gum pristine and no hinge marks, generally Very Fine, a brilliant lot for the most advanced collector or dealer, and in absolutely pristine flawless quality, formed by one of the most discriminating collectors we have had the pleasure to know, impossible to duplicate and priceless.
Estimate HK$ 100,000 - 150,000. Est. HK$100,000-150,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$100,000-150,000

Opening HK$ 90,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:29:40 EST
Sold For 90000


Viet Nam, South
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1826
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Cat No: 27-29

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image Viet Nam (South), 1955, 30c- 1.50pi, Turtles, Composite Epreuve Deluxe (Scott 27-29), slightest hint of foxing, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:30:21 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1827
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Cat No: 101-6

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image Viet Nam (South), 1959, 30c-5pi, Landscapes, Epreuve Deluxe (Scott 101-6), six different, missing only two for completion, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:30:45 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1828
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Cat No: 424a

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image Viet Nam (South), 1972, Plane over Dalat issue, imperf deluxe proof (Scott 424a), showing block of 4, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,000-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,500

Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 700.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:30:59 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1829
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam (South), Emperor's Dream, collection of deluxe proofs, 1951-75, over 95% complete in three Lighthouse deluxe volumes with slipcases, includes #1-13 Bao-Dai first issues complete (a great rarity!) along with many other rare sets such as #30-35 compound proofs; missing just #14, 16-18, 30-38, 63-67, 68-72, 88-91, 150-153, 158-161, 215-218, 227-230 for completion; only a few show the slightest signs of tropicalization, and the key sets are all virginal lily-white and fresh, Choice Extremely Fine, worth a king's ransom, irreplaceable, worthy of the finest collection, we cannot imagine a finer collection in existence.
Estimate HK$ 200,000 - 300,000. Est. HK$200,000-300,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$200,000-300,000

Opening HK$ 280,000.00
Sold...HK$ 280,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:31:24 EST
Sold For 280000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1830
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam (South), Mint collection, 1951-75, blocks of 4, in a single volume, complete except for #33, o.g., never hinged, only a few with the normal brownish gum, generally Fine to Very Fine, excellent opportunity to have a complete collection, including Back-of-the-Book issues, in blocks, an impossible holding that would take quite some time to duplicate—if that is even possible.
Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:31:43 EST
Sold For 18000

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1831
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam (South), Virtually complete mint collection, 1951-75, each single, set, souvenir sheet and booklet selected individually for the very best quality by a discerning advanced collector; missing only #244-246, 247-250, 408-410, 460-461, 490-492, C1-C4 and Postage Dues for completion; also includes 21 stamps issued after the fall of Vietnam, with the rare #M3a booklet included, o.g., never hinged, immaculate white pristine gum, mostly Very Fine.
Scott $3,200+ (HK$ 24,620).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:31:55 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1832
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Cat No: Collection

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image Viet Nam (South), First Day Cover collection, 1951-75, about 116 covers, some franked with a set or several items issued from a set, includes #7, 9, 13 Bao-Dai and President Ngo Dinh Diem #39-50, Airmails, Postage Dues, etc.; 85% complete, generally Fine to Very Fine, a lovely compilation that is not only seldom offered, but genuinely scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-6,000

Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Oct-27-2018, 06:32:14 EST
Sold For 3000

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