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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
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
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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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
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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
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
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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
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
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
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
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
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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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Cat No: Collection
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
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$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 16ca scarlet, wove paper (Chan LS22. Scott 25. Livingston 34), printing 62, an impeccable example, pristine mint with huge margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem! . Estimate HK$ 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.
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$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Shanghai, 1873, First Candareen Provisional Small Dragon, 1ca on 4¢ gray lilac, inverted surcharge (Chan LS58b. Scott 52a), wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered with bold, red centrally struck cancel, Very Fine, scarce variety. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
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)
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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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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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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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
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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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
Worldwide A-Z China Chinese Local Posts: Wei Hai Wei
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$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
Wei Hai Wei, 1899, Second Issue complete, 2¢ red & 5¢ olive green (Chan LWH3-4. Scott 3-4), exceptionally fresh, with full very clean o.g., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh, select set with beautiful colours, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a clean, fresh set, nicely centred with wonderful rich colours, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a wonderful used set offering rich, intense colour and excellent centring, Very Fine and select. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), beautiful, clean set with excellent, fresh colours and nice centring, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a lovely, pristine used set, well-centred with bold, strong colours, Very Fine, choice. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), vivid, sharp colours and lovely centring, Very Fine, a nice set. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), splendid, hand-picked set with beautiful colours and wonderful centring, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), bold rich colour with excellent centring, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), gorgeous, select-quality set; well-centred with vibrant colours, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), beautifully centred with exquisite, vibrant colours, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), wonderfully fresh with beautiful colours, Very Fine, choice set. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh and clean, well-centred set, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca to 5ca, specialist's delight (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), an extensive all-used holding of 79 stamps comprising 1ca (19), 3ca (22) and 5ca (38); we note a nice variety of cancels, including various Customs daters, etc., the majority are fresh; expect the occasional smallish flaws typically found in a holding of this size, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful holding; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 140,000. Est. HK$120,000-140,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca and 5ca, selection (Chan 1, 3. Scott 1, 3), attractive grouping of 16 items, all mint / unused, comprising 1ca (7) and 5ca (9); couple smallish flaws, most no gum, a couple regummed, but mostly Fine to Very Fine, with good perforations, colours and centring. Estimate HK$ 35,000 - 45,000. Est. HK$35,000-45,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), a lovely example, cancelled by perfect, near-maximum strike of rare "Custom-House/Wuhu" oval, Very Fine and choice. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red, plate flaw at right corner claw (Chan 2d. Scott 2 var.), a wonderful example of this eye-catching plate flaw, fresh and nice centred, o.g.; a single short perforation at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), a very attractive complete set with bold, vivid colours, each expertly regummed; 5ca tiny sealed split between perforations at bottom, Fine to Very Fine+, lovely appearance for this scarce set. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), lovely, attractive selection of three examples, each fresh and nicely centred, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine+. Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), three fresh and lovely mint examples, two no gum, the third with full o.g. and hinge remnant; one with roughish perforations, another with trivial thin speck, Very Fine appearance. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a superb-quality used set, with incredibly vivid colours; lightly cancelled, with 1ca and 3ca showing Customs daters, Very Fine+. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a splendid, very select-quality set with amazing, vibrant colours and excellent centring, Very Fine, choice. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a lovely, clean set with lovely colours and excellent centring, Very Fine, nice trio. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), splendid set offering bold, intense colours; wonderfully centred, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful used set. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), a beautiful, hand-picked set, wonderfully fresh and well-centred with great colours, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.), exceptionally fresh with bold colours, Very Fine, a lovely set. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.), lovely set with strong colours and excellent centring, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca green, rough perf varieties (Chan 10. Scott 7 var.), lovely, fresh group of four nice mint, rough perforation types, each with good colour and nicely centred, three examples o.g., one without gum, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 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
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$130,000-150,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca and 3ca, smooth and rough perforation types (Chan 7, 10. Scott 7, 7var, 8, 8var), lovely and attractive, all-mint / unused selection of 21 items, comprising 1ca smooth perforations (8), 1ca rough perforations (8), 3ca smooth perforations (2) and 3ca rough perforations (3); generally fresh and well-centred with good colours, about half with original gum (others no gum); an occasional smallish flaw, though largely Fine to Very Fine, a solid lot; examine. Estimate HK$ 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
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
Sold For 30000
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1075
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Cat No: Collection
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
Sold For 11000
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Sale No: 27
Lot No: 1076
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Cat No: 13-15, 16-18, 19-21
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$120,000-140,000 (Image1)
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), a beautiful set with uncommonly fresh, intense colours; nicely centred, o.g., a few hinge remnants, Very Fine, a most attractive set. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 4ca pale rose (Chan 25S. Scott 19n), fresh with lovely pastel second print colour, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, wonderful all-mint selection (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), a lovely, generally fresh and overall nice-quality assemblage of 63 items in total, comprising 1ca (18), 2ca (11), 3ca (12), 4ca and 5ca (3 each), 6ca (5), 9ca (4), 12ca (1) and 24ca (6, attractive), the large majority are fresh; we note an occasional smallish flaw or no gum example, Fine to Very Fine, a solid mint holding of this popular issue; examine. Estimate HK$ 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
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Cat No: 22-24, 26-30
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
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Cat No: Collection
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$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca to 5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 31-33. Scott 25-27), nice, all mint selection of 11 items, comprising 1¢ on 1ca (three examples), 2¢ on 3ca, and 5¢ on 5ca (7), fresh; one or two without gum, Fine to Very Fine or better, a lovely group. Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca and 5¢ on 5ca (Chan 34, 36. Scott 75, 77), lovely group of four nice-quality surcharges: a 1¢ on 1ca, plus three 5¢ on 5ca examples, all fresh, o.g., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca to 30¢ on 24ca, fabulous all-used selection (Chan 37//46. Scott 29//37), a wonderful and generally very clean collectivity of 292 items, comprising (Scott/Chan numbers) ½¢ on 3ca (28/37; 32 examples), 1¢ on 1ca (29/38; 24), 2¢ on 2ca (30/39; 56), 4¢ on 4ca (31/40; 56), 5¢ on5ca (32/41; 63), 6¢ on 8ca (33/42; 42), 10¢ on 9ca (35/43; 9), 10¢ on 12ca (36/45; 3) and 30¢ on 24ca (37/46; 7); in addition to the sheer quantities, a fertile field for cancels is offered with a great range of Customs chops, ovals, pakuas, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a super holding in generally nice quality; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 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
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Cat No: 37-43, 45-46
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$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 4¢ on 4ca and 5¢ on 5ca (Chan 50-51. Scott 41-42), each fresh mint, with strong first print colours, full, clean o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice pair. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 8¢ on 6ca chocolate (Chan 52. Scott 43), right margin pair, a beautiful, wonderfully fresh pair, offering deep rich "first printing" color, along with full, near-pristine o.g., the right stamp being lightly hinged, the left never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce multiple. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 56-64. Scott 47-55), blocks of 4, a wonderful, exceptionally fresh complete set of blocks, each displaying vivid, distinct second printing colors, o.g., Very Fine, a splendid and rare set of blocks. Estimate HK$ 240,000 - 280,000. Est. HK$240,000-280,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 2¢ on 2ca green, the elusive "Emerald Lady" (Chan 67. Scott 58), a splendid example of this immense rarity, showing partial dual brown Large Dollar chops, fresh and nicely centred, Very Fine and choice, a most attractive example of this always difficult issue, with 2001 CSS photo certificate. Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 10¢ on 24ca, selection (Chan 56//63. Scott 47//54), a lovely, all mint, mostly all o.g. selection of 60 items in generally very nice quality; comprises ½¢ on 3ca (8), 1¢ and 2¢ surcharges (16 of each), 4¢ on 4ca (4), 5¢ on 5ca (5), 8¢ on 6ca (3, choice), 10¢ on 9ca and 10¢ on 12ca (3), fresh, Fine to Very Fine, nice lot; examine. Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, 1¢ on 1ca to 30c on 24ca (Chan 57-64. Scott 48-55), wonderful all-used selection of all values but for the ½c on 3ca issue, all in various quantities; comprises Scott #48 (2), 49 (57), 50 (29), 51 (25), 52 (2), 53 (11), 54 (25) and 55 (7); we note an excellent array of cancels, from pakuas to Large Dollar chops, small Customs daters, etc., bulk Fine to Very Fine, unusual old-time holding; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Empress Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 10¢ on 12ca (Chan 74//80. Scott 65//71), lovely and generally very clean, mostly used selection, comprising ½¢ on 3ca (13 mint, 13 used), 1¢ on 1ca (16 mint, 39 used), 2¢ on 2ca (5 mint, 49 used), 4¢ on 4ca (1 used), 10¢ on 9ca (8 used) and 10¢ on 12 ca (10 used); lots of good cancellation potential, etc., fresh, bulk Fine to Very Fine, well worth inspection. Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$14,000-16,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 84. Scott 79), exceptionally fresh and perfectly centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a gem. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), bold, intense colour, with heavy surcharge impression; nice centring, full clean o.g., Very Fine+. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), beautiful colour and perfectly centred, clean o.g., Very Fine+, a pretty example. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), incredibly fresh and beautifully centred, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centred, full, exceptionally clean o.g., Very Fine+, a lovely stamp. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500. Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, broken top of "2" variety (Chan 88 var. Scott 80 var), fresh and beautifully centred, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
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$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 89. Scott 82), strong, intense colour and very well-centred, unused without gum, Very Fine+. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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Cat No: 87, 87a, 88
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$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢ to Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, all-used selection (Chan 84//88. Scott 78//82), a wonderful, generally very clean old-time selection of 79 items, comprising (Scott/Chan number) 1¢ on 3¢ (78/87; 11 examples, plus two additional copies showing the "large central box" variety (78b/87a)), small 2¢ on 3¢ (79/84; 15, plus an additional copy showing "comma instead of period" variety); large 2¢ on 3¢ (80/88; a whopping 48 examples), plus large 4¢ on 3¢ (82/89; 2); certainly a fertile field for the cancellation enthusiast, the great majority are fresh; we spot a very occasional smallish flaw here or there, as to be expected on a holding of this size and composition, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful lot; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 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
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Cat No: 84, 87, 87a, 88-90
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
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Cat No: 84, 87-89
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
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Cat No: 84, 87-89
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
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Cat No: 84, 87-89
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
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Cat No: 92-101, 103
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
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Cat No: 92-101, 103
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 5¢ salmon, imperf between (Chan 108g. Scott 102b), horizontal pair, facially fresh and nicely centred; some gum discolouration, otherwise Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
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)
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)
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
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Cat No: 118e, 118g
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$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep red, imperf between (Chan 118o. Scott 112e), vertical strip of 3, fresh and uncommonly well-centred, o.g.; few minor gum discolouration specks, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce and seldom-offered variety. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢ maroon, imperf between (Chan 123d. Scott 117a), horizontal pair, exceptionally well-centred, fresh, full clean o.g., Very Fine, rare. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
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$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1908, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep green, imperf between (Chan 129e. Scott 124a), horizontal pair, a gem-quality pair in all respects, perfectly centred with deep, rich colour, o.g., Extremely Fine, choice. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
China, 1905, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 5¢ mauve, imperf between (Chan 132h. Scott 127c var.), vertical pair, wonderfully fresh with near-perfect centring, full o.g., Very Fine+, rare. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Chinese Offices in Tibet, 1911, 3p on 1¢ ochre, inverted surcharge variety (Chan T1a. Scott 1a), a superior-quality example, fresh and perfectly centred with great color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1981 B.P.A. photo certificate. Estimate HK$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cat No: Collection
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
China, 1897 (Sept. 30), cover sent Wuhu to Kuling, a magnificent, superb-quality cover franked by horizontal and vertical pairs of the 2¢ on 2ca, 1.5 mm setting on redrawn design issue (Chan #83, Scott #74), the horizontal pair with perforations trimmed at bottom, each pair tied by incredible strikes of brown "Wuhu/30 SEP 97" Large Dollar daters; reverse shows perfect strike of "Kiukiang/1 OCT 97" receiver, Extremely Fine, pristine and choice—a gem cover. Estimate HK$ 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
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
China, 1900 (May 29), registered cover from Pakhoi to Maus in Germany - unique usage (Scott 38, 70a), franked with Large Figures 2½mm-spacing ½¢ on 3ca First Printing (Scott #38) and Large Figures 1½mm-spacing 10¢ on 9ca Third Printing with Inverted Surcharge (Scott #70a) also Large Figures 2½mm-spacing ½¢ on 3ca and 8¢ on 6ca Second Printings, Large Figures 1½mm-spacing 1¢ on 1ca Third Printing, all nicely tied by "Pakhoi" bisected-circle postmarks, with Large "R" registration handstamp alongside, Hong Kong 20¢ on 30¢ gray green Queen Victoria also tied by Pakhoi IPO tieprint and "Hong Kong" c.d.s. Hong Kong and Lichtenthal backstamps., Very Fine, ex- Dr. Stephen Gates. Estimate HK$ 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, 1906 (Apr. 10), cover bearing Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ scarlet, Changsha bisect (Chan 136H. Scott 112 var.), pristine small envelope addressed to Fletcher at Customs House, Changsha, cancelled by perfect strike of 10 April first day of use, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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$7,000-9,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), fresh with good colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, nice set. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), a superior-quality, select set, each fresh and beautifully centred with wonderfully clean, white o.g., Very Fine+, choice. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
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)
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$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), fresh with good colours, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice set. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
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$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), fresh, o.g., Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 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
Symbol:
Cat No: 196-203, 205-207
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, 3¢ blue green, imperf between (Chan 211b. Scott 205a), horizontal pair, nicely centred, pristine mint, Very Fine+, a striking variety. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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$16,000-20,000 (Image1)
China, 1915, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, 3¢ blue green (Chan 231 var. Scott 224 var), fresh, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, a very scarce variety, unlisted in either Chan or Scott. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1921, Post Office 25th Anniversary complete, "Specimen" overprints (Chan 276-279. Scott 243-246), fresh colours with some gum spotting, o.g., Fine to Very Fine appearance, a scarce set. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, ca. 1929, U.P.U. Congress Presentation Book,rare 14-page, silk-covered hardcover book undated, with tissue paper interleaving printed in French; includes a wonderful range of premium items such as Second Peking Printing complete (Scott #246-269), along with Sinkiang equivalent (#47-68); Chiang Kai-shek and Mausoleum issues complete, along with the Sinkiang, Yunnan and Manchurian issues; plus #C1-C5, Yunnan #1-20, etc.; all stamps affixed to pages as normal, regular pages and stamps generally fresh; interleaving pages with some toned spots, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 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
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)