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Kelleher and Rogers Limited Sale: 35

The I.P.O. Tie-prints, 1899-1904
Chefoo
Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2549
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.04.09

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image image 1899 (Apr. 9) postcard from Chefoo to Innsbruck, Austria (5.20), redirected to Meran (5.20), bearing C.I.P. 4c, canceled by "Chefoo" dollar dater, in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Hong Kong/B" c.d.s. (4.18), showing "Ligne N/Paq. Fr. No. 3" octagonal datestamp (4.22) adjacent, light creasing at left and small areas of light yellowing, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:05:31 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2550
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.04.13

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image image 1899 (Apr. 13) postcard from Chefoo to Graz, Austria (5.19), via Hong Kong (4.28), bearing C.I.P. 4c, canceled by "Chefoo" dollar dater, "Shanghai" transit dollar dater (4.15), in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (4.15), showing "Ligne N/Paq. Fr. No. 3" octagonal datestamp (4.22) adjacent, two filing punch holes at foot, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:05:54 EST
Sold For 3400

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2551
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.04.19

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image image 1899 (Apr. 19) envelope from Takushan to Frederica, Denmark (5.26), bearing C.I.P. 10c, canceled by "Chefoo" dollar dater, in combination with Hong Kong 10c with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (4.21), "Hong Kong/B" transit c.d.s. (4.25) on reverse, return address reads "E.N. Danish Lutheran Mission, Takushan, Newchwang", Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:06:42 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2552
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.04.

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image image 1899 (Apr.) Straits Settlements 2c postal stationery card to a German warship at Shanghai (4.8), franked with Straits Settlements 1c with "I.P.O." framed tie-print, but uncanceled, bearing I.C.P. ½c and 5c, canceled by "Chefoo" dollar dater (4.5), with "Shanghai" dollar dater (4.8, on reverse) and "Shanghai Local Post/F" double-ring arrival datestamp (4.8), two filing punch holes at foot, Fine to Very Fine and early use of the I.P.O. tie-print. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:07:20 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2553
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.05.22

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image image 1899 (May 22) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card from Chefoo to Trieste, Austria (7.1), bearing C.I.P. 4c, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (5.24), showing "Ligne N/Paq. Fr. No. 1" octagonal datestamp (6.3) and "Hong Kong /F" transit c.d.s. (6.1) adjacent, central vertical creasing and slight wear to top left corner not affecting stamps, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:08:02 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2554
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.08.25

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image image 1899 (Aug. 25) postcard from Chefoo to Weidling, Austria (10.2), via Hong Kong (9.1), bearing C.I.P. 2c vertical pair, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., "Shanghai" bilingual transit c.d.s. (8.28), in combination with Hong Kong 2c (2) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai" c.d.s. (5.28), Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:08:20 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2555
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.09.04

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image image 1899 (Sept. 4) large piece from Chefoo, bearing Germany Eagle 10pf light carmine and German "China" steep overprint 3pf yellow brown (Michel 47d, 1IIb. Scott 48, 1a) block of ten (2 x 5) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post" c.d.s. (9.7), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s. adjacent, the 3pf is oxidized in places and three stamps creased, Fine to Very Fine, a rare and spectacular piece franked with such a large multiple, with 2013 Steuer certificate. Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Opening HK$ 5,500.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:08:45 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2556
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.09.09

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image image 1899 (Sept. 9) Japan 1s postal stationery card from Chefoo to Vienna (10.27), via Shanghai Imperial Post (9.13) and Yokohama (9.18), bearing Japan Koban 1s and 2s with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. (9.13), the 1s uncanceled, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:09:39 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2557
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.09.20

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image image 1899 (Sept. 20) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card from Chefoo to Lavona, Italy (10.28), bearing C.I.P. 1c and 2c, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/B" c.d.s. (9.23), "Hong Kong/A" transit c.d.s. (9.29), card has reinforced creasing in top right corner, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:10:05 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2558
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.09.20

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image image 1899 (Sept, 20) envelope from the German Consul in Chefoo to Berlin (10.29), via Shanghai Imperial Post (9.22), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., "Shanghai" bilingual transit c.d.s. (9.22, on reverse), bearing German "China" diagonal overprint 5pf green (Michel 2I. Scott 2a) block of four and vertical pairs (2), with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/a" c.d.s. (9.22), the stamp at the top right corner has a tiny split there, Fine to Very Fine, and an exceptional franking paying the double rate, with 1995 Steuer certificate. Est. HK$25,000-30,000

Est. HK$25,000-30,000

Opening HK$ 40,000.00
Sold...HK$ 40,000.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:10:32 EST
Sold For 40000

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2559
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.09.22

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image image 1899 (Sept. 22) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card from Chefoo to Halifax, Nova Scotia (arrival), bearing C.I.P. 1c and 2c, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., "Shanghai" bilingual transit c.d.s. (9.24), in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (9.25), the card is datelined "Seoul, Corea, Sept. 12, 1899", card has light creasing and small tear in margin at top, Fine to Very Fine, scarce origin and destination. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:10:56 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2560
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.10.08

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image image 1899 (Oct. 8) ornamental Russian postcard from Chefoo to Virden, Canada (11.12), via Shanghai Imperial Post (10.12), Yokohama (10.18-19), and San Francisco (11.6), bearing C.I.P. 4c, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Hong Kong 2c (2) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai" c.d.s. (10.13), Fine to Very Fine, and a scarce destination. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:11:27 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2561
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.10.23

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image image 1899 (Oct. 23) German "China" diagonal overprint 10pf postal stationery card from Chefoo to Berlin (12.4), via Shanghai Imperial Post (10.27), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., the indicia with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/b" c.d.s. (10.28), hand painted illustration of mother and child on reverse, Very Fine and rare postal stationery usage. Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:13:22 EST
Sold For 19000

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2562
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.11.23

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image image 1899 (Nov. 23) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card from Chefoo to Sonderburg, Germany (1.3.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.25), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 10pf carmine (Michel 3II. Scott 3) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post" c.d.s. (11.28), hand painted illustration of maiden in garden, card has extensive toning and rounded corners, Fine appearance for this rare usage. Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:15:07 EST
Sold For 9500

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2563
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.11.11

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image image 1899 (Nov. 11) ornamental envelope from Chefoo to Kiel, Germany (12.18), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.13), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 5pf green (2) and 10pf carmine (Michel 2II, 3II. Scott 2, 3) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/b" c.d.s. (11.13), roughly opened at back flap with two tears extending to front but not affecting stamps though one passes through the c.d.s. at top left, Fine to Very Fine, rare and outstanding usage, with 2004 Jäschke-Lantelme certificate. Est. HK$20,000-25,000

Est. HK$20,000-25,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:16:05 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2564
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.11.16

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image image 1899 (Nov. 16) neat envelope from Chefoo to Kiel, Germany (1.2.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.21), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 5pf green (Michel 2II. Scott 2) pairs (2) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/a" c.d.s. (11.28), sent from on board the S.S. "Hainan" (Hong Kong), Fine to Very Fine, rare and desirable usage. Est. HK$20,000-25,000

Est. HK$20,000-25,000

Opening HK$ 19,000.00


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:16:27 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2565
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.11.24

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image image 1899 (Nov. 24) postcard from Chefoo to Hamburg, Germany (1.7.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (11.29), showing "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., bearing German "China" steep overprint 10pf carmine (Michel 3II. Scott 3) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/Deutsche Post/a" c.d.s. (12.4), Very Fine and rare. Est. HK$12,000-15,000

Est. HK$12,000-15,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:17:07 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2566
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.12.04

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image image 1899 (Dec. 4) I.C.P. 1c postal stationery card from Chefoo to Hamburg (1.9.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (12.6) bearing C.I.P. 4c, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Hong Kong 2c vertical pair with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (12.6), Very Fine. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:17:49 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 35
Lot No: 2567
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chefoo 1899.12.14

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image image 1899 (Dec. 14) neat registered envelope from Chefoo to Sunderland, England (1.21.00), via Shanghai Imperial Post (12.18) and London (1.20.00), bearing C.I.P. 10c pair and single, canceled by "Chefoo" bilingual c.d.s. and red handstruck "R" respectively, in combination with Hong Kong 5c pairs (2, one on reverse) and singles (2) with "I.P.O." framed tie-print and "Shanghai/C" c.d.s. (12.18), with "R" in circle handstamp also tying one C.I.P. 10c, Fine to Very Fine and a lovely registered usage. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

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


Closed..Dec-15-2021, 12:18:28 EST
Sold For 7500

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