French Military Mail. 1887 (Nov 24) Cover addressed to the Commander of the French Naval Division in Cochinchina, bearing Type Sage 15c blue, tied by "CORR. D. ARMÉES/SHANG-HAI" cds, showing an additional clean strike alongside, a very scare usage; (unpriced in Yvert on cover, €250 off cover). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 130.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
French Post Offices
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51113
Symbol: F
Cat No: 25
French Post Offices. 1904 (May 7) French occupation forces in Tientsin China, cover sent to Marne, France franked with 15c orange tied by French post office in China cds, with Siberia armed forces mark, and manuscript forces occupation in China, arrival to back, interesting and fine cover. (Image)
Opening EUR 120.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51114
Symbol: F
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 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51116
Symbol: F
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); ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 360.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51117
Symbol: F
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; ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51119
Symbol: F
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 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
German Post Offices
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51121
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V42
German Post Offices. 1889 (Dec 27) Cover to Bremen, franked at double rate with 1886-90 20pf pair, tied by "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, with "E.MEYER & CO TIENTSIN/CHINA." forwarding agent imprint and arrival on reverse, sent during the "Postzweigstelle" period, very fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 140.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51122
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V48
1890 (July 25) Envelope from German Consulate in Hankow to Düsseldorf, franked by 1890-92 20pf (one corner perf. missing), tied "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, with receiving cds on back, a scarce forwarded mail from Hankow. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51123
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V41, V42
1890 (Sept 19) Cover from Chefoo to Berlin, bearing marginal 1886-90 10pf vertical pair, tied by "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, backstamped on arrival, a rare forwarded mail from Chefoo, few tone spots; signed Steuer; ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51124
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V46
1891 (April 7) Cover to Bremen, uncommonly paying the single rate with single and strip of three of 1890-92 5pf, tied by "KAISERLICH / DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, forwarded by "E. MEYER & CO TIENTSIN/CHINA." with corresponding imprint on back, where also a Bremen cds was struck, a very fine mail from the "Postzweigstelle" Tientsin before the introduction of its own postmark, ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51125
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V48
1891 (Dec 5) Cover to Bremen franked by 1890-92 20pf, neatly tied by "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, with "E.MEYER & CO TIENTSIN/CHINA." forwarding agent hs as well as arrival on back, a very fine mail from the "Postzweigstelle" Tientsin before the introduction of its own postmark, ex Mayer, cert. Steuer (2012). (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51126
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V41, V46, V47
1893 (March 24) Cover to London bearing 1890-94 5pf and 20pf, each in vertical pair, tied by "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, and additionally 1886-90 10pf which remained uncancelled (except for three perforations at top) and was not accepted for postage as this issue was valid until 31.1.1891, being framed on three sides by blue pencil to highlight the erroneous usage and consequent tax to apply, paid with British "2 1/2/F.B." due marking, framed "T." at top left; two horizontal creases, one affecting the franking at top, a very rare postage due cover in a most unusual combination franking; ex Max J. Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51127
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V47
1893 (Oct 5) Cover from Chefoo via Shanghai to Ludwigsfelde, bearing 1890-96 10 pf pair, tied by "KAISERLICH/DEUTSCHE POSTAGENTUR SHANGHAI" cds, faint strike of "FORWARDED BY/CHEFOO/H. SIETAS & Co" marking denoting this carriage, scarce, ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 160.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51128
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V47
Naval Mail. 1895 (April 4) Cover from the "S.M.S. Irene" at Chefoo sent to Karlsruhe, bearing 1890-96 10pf vertical pair (two slight perf. tone spots), tied by "SHANGHAI" cds's and backstamped on receipt, forwarded privately to Shanghai, rare, ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51129
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V47
1895 (May 22) Cover (slightly reduced on two sides) to Germany, carried at double rate with 1891-94 20 pf vertical pair, tied by "SHANGHAI" cds's, struck on back with "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" (22.5), "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" (23.5, faint strike) and "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (27.5) cds's, a very scarce combination cover; (ARGE €4'000); ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51130
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi. V46
1896 (April) Commercial envelope from an iron and steel company (matching cachet also on back) in Hankow to the Krupp in Essen, bearing pair (two stamps with few short perfs.) and two singles of 1892-98 5pf, tied by "SHANGHAI" cds's, arrival on back, a scarce mail forwarded from Hankow; signed Steuer; ex Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Japanese Post Offices
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51132
Symbol: F
Japanese Post Offices. 1910 (Jul 22) Incoming picture postcard to South Manchuria sent from Berlin with railway station cancel tying vert. pair of 5pf, card depicting the Royal family, with Japanese Post Office Changchun-S IJPO cds and Dairen IJPO arrival cds, very fine and scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51133
Symbol: F
1922 (07.10) Postal stationery card 4s for use in China + additional franking 4s red with black overprint for use in China postmarked 'TIENTSIN I.J.P.O. 7.10.22' to German Empire (Fürth / Bavaria), slight corner crease at top right otherwise very fine. (Image)
