French Post Offices. 1863 (March 21) Stampless cover to Valréas, bearing "SHANG-HAI/Bau FRANÇAIS" cds, red Suez French entry and ms charge of 90c on receipt, an unusual unpaid mail.
Opening EUR 80.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40120
Symbol: EUR
Incoming Mail. 1863 (Dec 12) Cover endorsed "French closed mail" from Boston to Shanghai, franked by U.S. 1861-66 30c orange (Scott 71), tied by cork cancel with red "BOSTON BR. Pkt/27PAID" cds at left, boxed "P.D.", French transits on front and reverse, with receiving cds of the French P.O. of Shanghai on back, very fine and infrequent usage via French mail. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40121
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 21, 22, 23
1864 (May 5) Envelope to Bordeaux, franked by 1862 10c, 20c (top left corner defective) and 40c, each tied by "5104" numerals, with matching "SHANG-HAÏ/BAU FRANÇAIS" cds at left, red entry on front, transit and receiving cds's on back. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40122
Symbol: EUR
1865 (Nov 21) Incoming cover from Marseilles to Shanghai, sent stampless with dispatch cds, charged on receipt with "9" decimes due hs, with French Shanghai arrival cds on reverse, a rare usage of a tax pmk; cert. Roumet 2003). (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 280.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40123
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 32
1870 (Sept 15) Double rate cover from Shanghai to Hamburg, franked by 1867 80c strip of three (one stamp affected by small tear), tied by "5104" lozenges with corresponding "SHANG-HAÏ/BAU FRANÇAIS" cds in centre, backstamped with machine cancel arrival. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 460.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40124
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 21, 23, 49
1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon carried at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c, as well as very fresh and large margined 'Bordeaux' 80c, tied by dotted "5104" lozenges with "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds alongside, backstamped on receipt, a rare usage in Shanghai of the 'Bordeaux' 80c; signed Roumet; (Yvert €4'000 for the 80c). (Image)
Opening EUR 700.00
Sold...EUR 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40125
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 32, 38
1872 (Aug 3) Double rate cover via French packet to St. Etienne, bearing 1863-71 80c pair and 1870-71 40c, tied by dotted "5104" lozenge, with"SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds at left, transit and receiving backstamps, very fine; signed Lamy. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40126
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 38, 57, 58
1873 (Sept 20) Cover to Paris endorsed "Via Brindisi" (by British packet), bearing 1870-71 40c single and strip of three and 1871-7580c strip of three and 10c (2), tied by dotted "5104" lozenges, showing "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" and red entry cds's alongside, some imperfections affecting one 40c and one 80c, a very spectacular and most rare franking paying the triple rate; cert. Roumet (2012). (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 2,800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40127
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 60A
1873 (Nov 27) Cover via Marseilles at single rate to Lyon, franked by very fresh 1871-75 25c type I strip of four, tied by dotted "5104" lozenges and "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds, arrival on reverse, very fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40128
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 56
1874 (Nov 27) Mourning envelope to Munich (Bavaria), via French packet with 1871-75 30c strip of four (second stamp from left faulty at top), tied by dotted "5104" lozenges and matching "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds below, receiving cds on back, an unusual destination. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40129
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 57
1875 (June 19) Envelope to Munich franked by 1871-75 80c strip of three, tied by dotted "5104" lozenges, "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds at left, French transits and receiver on reverse, a rare double rate cover to Bavaria. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 400.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40130
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 38, 57, 58
1875 (Sept 18) Cover from Shanghai via Brindisi to Lyon, franked by 1870-75 10c brown on rose, 40c and 80c, each tied by "5104" lozenge, showing corresponding French dispatch cds in centre, red entry cds in France alongside, and receiver on back, an attractive three-colour franking. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40131
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 56, 57, 58
1876 (Jan-April) Two covers to France, one via Brindisi franked by 1871-75 30c & 80c (signed Roumet), the other via Marseilles addressed to the famous collector of Asian art who founded the Cernuschi Museum in Paris, with 1871-75 10c (2) and 80c, both with "5104" cancels and "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds, a duo of great appearance to show the British and French packet rates. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40132
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 57, 58c
THE MOST IMPORTANT COVER OF THE FRENCH MAIL IN CHINA
1876 (Nov 4) Opened envelope to Port-Vendres, readdressed to Perpignan, dispatched at Chefoo showing "CUSTOMS/CHEFOO" cds on reverse, transferred to the French P.O. bearing 'Cérès' 80c and 1871 10c tête-bêche pair, tied by "5104" lozenges with "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds at left, French transits and receiving cds's on reverse; an extraordinary and unique cover as a result of the following features: the only item known bearing a tête-bêche -which is the most significant franking in the French mail in China- in conjunction with a pre-philatelic Chinese postmark; regardless of this fabulous combination, just four covers are recorded exhibiting the Chefoo cds in the stampless period of Chinese philately, this representing the earliest usage of a Customs cds in combination with France, and only about five covers are known bearing a tête-bêche (also featuring the perf. 'Empire' 80c) used in the French P.O.; the assembly of these characteristics make this, the most important item of the French mail in china, as well as a most desirable postal-history top rarity for the advanced collection of China, since this item can be considered as the most important Customs Post cover in the pre-stamp period; cert. J.F. Brun (2021), signed Pfenninger; (Yvert €25,000 for the French franking only). (Image)
Opening EUR 10,000.00
Sold...EUR 140,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40133
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 38
1877 (July 7) Envelope to Marseilles via Brindisi franked by 1870-71 40c, tied by gros chiffres "5104", bold strike of "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds at left; cert. Roumet (2010).
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40134
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 53, 59
1878 (March 14) Envelope to Mulhouse (then Germany), franked by 1871-75 5c pair and 15c pair, tied by gros chiffres "5104" with matching "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds adjacent, red "LIGNE N/PAQ.FR. N°10" cds below, Naples transit and Mulhouse receiver on reverse; a scarce combination to make up the 35c rate; cert. Roumet (2010); (Yvert €1'000 for the 5c on cover). (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40135
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64, 69
1878 (July 27) Cover to Madrid with red "LEGACIÓN DE ESPAÑA/EN/CHINA" hs, franked by Type Sage 5c with gutter margin at right and 40c, each tied by "5104" lozenge with matching "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds adjacent at right, French transits and receiving cds on back, a scarce destination. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 460.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40136
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 93
1880 (Jan 15) Envelope to Madrid, with red "DELEGACION DE ESPAÑA/EN/CHINA" cachet in red at lower left, franked by 'Sage' 35c tied by "5104" lozenge with matching "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" cds alongside, showing on reverse China 'Large Dragon' 3ca which does not belong to the cover, Madrid bs, a very scarce destination; signed Drahn on front an reverse (despite the Chinese franking not originating on this cover). (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40137
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 56, 64
1880 (May 11) Envelope via Brindisi to Oldenburg (Ruhstrat correspondence), bearing 1871 Cérès 30c and Type Sage 5c, each tied by "5104" numeral with corresponding "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds at left, red French entry cds alongside and arrival on reverse, a scarce Cérès-Sage mixed franking on one of the earliest covers from the famous Ruhstrat correspondence. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40138
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 93
1881 (March 22) Illustrated envelope showing a design about the tea and addressed to Würzburg (Germany), franked by Type Sage 35c tied by dotted "5104" lozenge, "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds at left, backstamped on arrival, a scarce usage of this value with the gros chiffres cancellation, further enhanced by the delightful and unusual illustrated cover; (Yvert €1'800+). (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 950.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40139
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64, 69
1881 (May 8) Cover (opened for display) to Halle (Germany), fully prepaid on departure with, on reverse, China 1878 Large Dragons thin paper 1ca (one short corner perf.), 3ca and 5ca (Chan 1-3), tied by blue Peking seal cancel, with matching "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" cds, "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (13.5) and arrival cds's also on back, where offsets of the "5104" lozenge are also found, entering the French P.O. with Type Sage 5c and 30c on front, tied by dotted "5104" cancel with matching "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds at left; addressee erased, a very rare combination cover including the complete set of the first Chinese issue; signed Holcombe.
Provenance: Mochi (CHF15'000 hammer price by David Feldman, lot 40612, Oct. 1984). (Image)
Opening EUR 7,000.00
Sold...EUR 44,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 44000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40140
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 66, 85, 88
1881 (July 1) Cover to Mainz (Germany) bearing Type Sage 2c, 4c and 15c grey (2), being overpaid by 1c for the single 35c rate, franking tied by dotted "5104" lozenges with "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds adjacent, backstamp on receipt, a probably unique combination from China; signed Calves; (the 2c is unrecorded in Yvert with the GC cancel). (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40141
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64, 69
1885 (July 29) Fully prepaid cover (opened for display) to Le Mans, redirected to Mont Cenis, franked on reverse on dispatch with China 1885 Large Dragons Dragons on thick paper, 3ca rough perf. (Chan 11), tied by blue Peking seal cancel, with matching "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" cds alongside, together with "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (2.8) cds and French transits on reverse, transferred to the French P.O. for external transmission and franked with Type Sage 25c bister and yellow, tied by scarce "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" Daguin duplex, repeated adjacent, faint strike of red French entry, a very rare China first-issue combination cover; signed Holcombe.
Provenance: Alex Droar, "Ming" collection. (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 20,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40142
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 92
1885 (Dec 30) Cover to Berlin franked by Type Sage 25c bistre and yellow, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" Daguin duplex, backstamped on receipt, a rare cancellation.
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 700.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40143
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 92
1886 (Sept 9) Official cover initially sent free of charge bearing blue "I.G./Mail Matter" oval hs, with blue "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" (9.9) and black "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" cds's on reverse, Type Sage 25c bistre and yellow (top right corner defective) applied on obverse, tied by scarce "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" Daguin duplex, an exceptional combination. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40144
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64
1888 (March 9) Small "PRINTED CIRCULAR" envelope to Zurich, franked by Type Sage 5c tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, a scarce printed matter rate usage. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 220.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40145
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64, 65, 82, 90
1891 (Dec 12) Large envelope to Lyon endorsed "Per Str. "Salazie", franked at eleven times the single rate by Type Sage 5c, 10c, 15c blue (4) and 1fr olive pair, tied by octagonal "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR N°10" ds, backstamped on arrival, an exceptional franking. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40146
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 97
1892 (Jan 17) Mourning envelope to Combourg (France), franked by Type Sage 25c black on rose, tied by octagonal "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°2" ds (Salles fig. 1924), repeated alongside and rarely use in red, Egyptian transits and arrival on reverse. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40147
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 97
1892 (Sept 23) Cover (opened for display) from Peking to Brussels, prepaid for inland transmission with China 1888 3ca strip of three with interpanneau at right (peripheral tone spots), perf. 11 1/2 x 11 3/4 (Chan 20), tied by blue seal ovals with matching "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" cds on reverse on dispatch, alongside "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (26.9) in blue and Brussels cds's, transferred to the French with Type Sage 25c black and rose on front, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, Belgian "52" postman hs in centre; "Small Dragon" covers to Belgium are very rare (as a reference three are recorded with "Large Dragons" and 11 known with the "Dowager" issues). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,400.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40148
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 64
1892 (Nov 8) Envelope from Tientsin to Cornwall (Great Britain), franked on dispatch on reverse with China 1888 Small Dragons 3ca (torn on opening) and 5ca pair and single, tied by blue chop (one short perf), with matching "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" cds tying the 3ca, BLUE "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" and arrival ds also tying part of the franking, and "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°1" octagonal ds alongside, on obverse Type Sage 5c pair, strip of three and strip of five, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds's, some imperfections affecting the French franking and slight soiling, not detracting from this very rare and highly desirable double-rate combination cover. (Image)
Opening EUR 3,800.00
Sold...EUR 7,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40149
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 97
1893 (Nov 3) Cover (opened for display) from Chinkiang to Geneva, initially franked on reverse with China 1888 1ca, 3ca and 5ca, perf. 11 1/2 x 11 3/4 (Chan 19-21), tied by "CUSTOMS/CHINKIANG" cds, with aprt fo the franking being additionally tied by blue CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" cds (5.11) in transit and receiver from Geneva, paying the rate to Switzerland on front with Type Sage 25c black on rose, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds (broken inner circle); a highly appealing and rare three-colour franking featuring the "Small Dragons" in complete set paying the single internal rate. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 7,500.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40150
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1895 (Jan 14) Small cover to Paris (Kempler correspondence), struck on reverse with "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" cds on dispatch and "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" cds, both in blue, showing on front blue "TIENTSIN CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER" oval hs and overprinted Sage 25c (defective in lower left corner), tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds (broken inner circle); a rare cover exhibiting the "Mail Matter" hs applied on official correspondence. (Image)
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 850.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40151
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1895 (April 19) Cover to England franked by overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, redirected from Dover to Canterbury with application of 1881 1d violet tied by Dover "258" duplex, with receiving cds on back, an unusual combination. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40152
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1896 (March 19) Cover from Peking to Antwerp (Belgium), sent by the Belgian Legation in China as confirmed by corresponding red paper seal on back, fully prepaid by China 1894 6ca and 12ca (Chan 27, 29), tied by blue Peking chop, struck with "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" (19.3) and "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (24.3) cds's -both in blue- on reverse, entering the French P.O. with overprinted Sage 25c pair on front, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds's (26.3), alongside showing octagonal "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°7" ds, backstamped on arrival; a very rare combination franking paying the double rate, further enhanced by the rare destination, with only 11 covers recorded bearing 'Dowager' and surcharged issues sent from China (regardless of the P.O.); (Tony Kwan census A1896-037, offered for the last time at auction on 11.10.1986). (Image)
Opening EUR 2,500.00
Sold...EUR 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40153
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1896 (June 22) Cover to Crossen an der Oder (nowadays Krosno Odrzanskie in Poland), fully prepaid by China 1894 'Dowager' 9ca (Chan 28), tied by blue Peking chop with matching "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" on reverse, where black "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" cds (27.6), octagonal "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°3" (4.7) and arrival ds were also struck, obverse with overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds; a very fine example of this scarce franking paying the UPU single rate; (Tony Kwan census A1896-091). (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 1,300.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40154
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 7, 13
1896 (Aug 29) Registered cover to Chauny, franked by overprinted Sage 20c and 75c, each tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, repeated at left, and "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°3" (4.7) below on the same date, bs on receipt, a very scarce double-rate usage, in delightful condition showing a fresh franking and superb strikes. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 320.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40155
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1897 (June 22) Cover from Hankow to Burbach (Germany), franked at single rate by China 1897 5c on 5ca pair (Chan 41), tied by "CUSTOMS/HANKOW" cds on dispatch, transferred to the French mail with overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, with an additional strike adjacent, Large Dollar dater of Shanghai and arrival cds on reverse; a rare combination from Hankow; (Tony Kwan census B-1897-261). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40156
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1897 (Oct) Cover to Oppeln (nowadays Opole in Poland), paying the single rate with China 1897 10c on 6ca (Chan 43), tied by Large Peking Dollar dater in blue, in combination with overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, reverse with blue Large Dollar dater of Shanghai, Ligne N and receiving cds's; rare and very fine; (Tony Kwan census B-1897-515). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40157
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 3, 8
1897 (Oct 13) Registered postcard to Wanow (Bohemia, Austria), datelined on the "S.M.S. Panther", bearing China 1897 1/2c pair, 2c, 5c and 10c, tied by Large Dollar chop cds in blue on dispatch, combined with overprinted Sage 5c type I (2) and 25c, each tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds's, Chinese and French "R" hs and arrival ds alongside, a spectacular mixed franking including a Chinese-four colour franking on a very unusual registered postcard. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40158
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 3
1897 (Dec 29) Small envelope endorsed "cards only" from Chinkiang to Oldenburg (Ruhstrat correspondence), franked internally with China 1897 2c (few short perforations at lower right), tied by Large Dollar "CHINKIANG" cds, showing a similar chop type from Shanghai on reverse, franked externally with overprinted Sage 5c type II, tied by "SHANG HAÏ/CHINE" cds, a rare printed-matter rate usage. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 650.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40159
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1898 (Jan 18) Envelope from Chefoo to Cardiff (Great Britain), bearing China 1897 Second Printing surcharged 1/2c on 3ca (Chan 56) and 1897 'Coiling Dragon' 2c and 5c, tied by Large Dollar cds's on dispatch, with similar type from Shangai struck on back (22.3), in combination with overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ" cds, backstamped on receipt; only about ten covers are recorded bearing the 1897 new currency surcharges paying this very rare "differential rate", with its rarity being further enhanced by the usage of the Large Dollar daters.
Note: the 7 1/2 cents "differential tariff" was into effect for a short period and it was applied as a result of the depreciation of the French exchange rate (the gold franc lost its value by approximately 25%). Consequently, the 10 cents Chinese rate changed to 7 1/2 cents. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40160
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 5
1899 (Nov 16) Illustrated postcard "Prinz Heinrich in Peking" to Vegesack (Germany), bearing China 1898 2c vertical pair, tied by tombstone pmk on dispatch, entering the French mail with overprinted Sage 10c type II, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, with bilingual "NEWCHWANG" transit and arrival cds's at lower left, scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40161
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 5
1899 (Nov 24) CIP 1c postal stationery card to Charlottenburg (Germany), uprated with China 1898 1c and 2c, tied by bilingual Hankow cds, transferred to the French mail with overprinted Sage 10c type II, tied by French Shanghai cds, German receiver at lower left and bilingual Shanghai cds on back, very fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 220.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40162
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: 8
1900 (May 14-22) Two covers to England, originating from Chefoo and Chungking, bearing China 1898 10c tied by bilingual dispatch cds, and overprinted Sage 25c, tied by "SHANGHAI/CHINE" cds, showing on reverse bilingual Shanghai and receiving cds's. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40163
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Cat No: 5
1900 (May 21) Postcard to Wespelaer (Belgium) bearing China 1898 4c tied by 'Pa-kua' cancel, with "LETTER STEAMER'S BOX" straight line and bilingual Shanghai cds at left, in combination with overprinted Sage 10c type II, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, repeated at top left with arrival at lower left, a scarce ship mail. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40164
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Cat No: 2
1900 (July 26) Postcard to Frankfurt franked by China 1898 2c pair, tied by "Pa-kua" cancel with "SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST" cds at left, and overprinted Sage 5c type I pair, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" and Frankfurt cds's, "LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. N°4" octagonal ds alongshide (endorsed "per M.M S/S Tonkin"), remarkably fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40165
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Cat No: 97
1900 (Sept 10) Red ban cover to Remaufens (Switzerland), showing on reverse "CHUNGKIANG" (dispatch) and "Shanghai" bilingual cds's, franked by Type Sage 25c black on rose, tied by "SHANGHAI/CHINE" cds and framed "I.P.O." tie print, a very rare usage of this postmark of Chungking on an unoverprinted French stamp. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 8,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40166
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Cat No: 12
1900 (Oct 29) Registered cover from Chunkiang to Paris, franked by China 1898 20c, tied by bilingual dispatch cds, with similar bilingual type of Shanghai on reverse, bearing on front overprinted Sage 50c type II, tied "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds, repeated alongside together with Chinese and French registration hs, backstamped on receipt, a delightful cover; cert. Behr (2001). (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40167
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Cat No: 8
1901 (Feb 4) Cover to London, locally franked with China 1898 10c tied by bilingual "WEIHAIWEI" cds, additionally franked for onward transmission with overprinted Sage 25c (defective at left) and philatelically inspired India "C.E.F." overprinted 3p two pairs, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds's, rust spotted, still though a very unusual combination franking. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 40168
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Cat No: 4
1901 (April 4) Postcard from Peking to Pola (Austria), with delightful hand coloured illustration featuring vegetation, two peacocks and one crane, bearing on front China 1898 1/2c (2), 1c and 2c, tied by blue Peking bilingual ds, with part of the franking tied by "SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST" and arrival ds, in combination with overprinted Sage 10c type I, tied by "SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE" cds. (Image)
