1871, Dragon, 48m brown, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1d. Scott 1c), position 15; rich color, large to ample margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $325 (HK$ 2,560). Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:30:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 897
Symbol: o
Cat No: 37
1875, Bird Series, 15s lilac, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 1 (J.S.C.A. 37. Scott 47), lovely bright color, clean-cut perforations, choice centering and neat crossroads cancellation; light thin, still Fine to Very Fine. Scott $160 (HK$ 1,260). Est. HK$800-1,000
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:30:40 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 898
Symbol: */o
Cat No: 78-80
Japan, 1883, U.P.U. Kobans, 1s-5s complete, specialized collection (J.S.C.A. 78-80. Scott 72-74), mounted or hinged on custom-made pages, all held in page protectors, a remarkable study of the UPU Kobans; perforation, paper and color shades for each denomination, along with a wealth of cancel types, including Roman-character, large botas, double-circles, Maru-ichi Denpo and non-postal cancels, Postage Due and Telegraph cancels, geometrics, negative initials, thimbles, Shanghai, etc.—including many better; additional examples sorted in glassines, Very Fine collection, a beautiful work of love; inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. Est. HK$5,000-7,000
Est. HK$5,000-7,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:31:20 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 899
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: Revenue 335 var.
Revenue, 1937, Taisho series perf 12½ 50y red and pink (Shimomura 335 var), complete sheet of 10, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:31:36 EST
Sold For 2000
Collections: Postal History
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 932
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Selection of Approximately 60 Covers, 1933-55, with attractive frankings, usages, and First Day Covers, including 1937 Karl Lewis illustrated envelope to Canada bearing four Japan values to pay the 10s rate, canceled by "Tatsuta-Maru/Sea Post/Nippon18.2.37" seal in red, Fine to Very Fine, see them all online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$2,200-2,800
Est. HK$2,200-2,800
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:52:31 EST
Sold For 6000
Collections: Stamps
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 914
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Multi-Volume Mint and Used Collection and Stock, 1894-1975, hinged in 15 binders plus two boxes of additional material (one mint, one used), an appealing holding that includes a "standard" collection (organized in the Japanese style, catalogue numbers by Scott), a binder of Japanese covers (most First Day Covers), six binders of complete mint sheets, plus a two-volume Ryukyus collection and two more with Ryukyus sheets; the collections are neatly presented on homemade pages with full details on the stamps, with numerous issues often parallel mint and used (including #480-497 and B1-B3); note interesting cancels among the classics (including on Offices), a selection of National Park sheets including #564a with Mihon overprint, New Year sheetlets (including for #498. 522 and 551), better such as #422a and 479a, etc.; some toning, but generally fresh and sound, with massive face and catalogue values, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited; see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 34 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) Est. HK$20,000-26,000
Est. HK$20,000-26,000
Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:39:38 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 915
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Massive Mint and Used Accumulation With Many Specialized Subjects, 1876-2002, offered every way possible, with Definitive, Commemorative and Airmail issues and replete with covers, carefully sorted and classified; includes National Parks issues, 1906-90 comb cancellations in two volumes, 1946 (Dec. 12) souvenir sheet of four (#378a) unused without gum as issued, 1952-92 swordguard cancellations in one volume, 1955-91 Philatelic Week mint sheets (23 in total), 1958-98 International Letter Writing Week mint sheets and covers, 1961 Hand-engraved souvenir sheets (10), 1966-71 Marine Life sheets of 20 (2 sets) never hinged, Telegraph 1885 issue, and Offices in China with 1914-21 granite paper issue including 50s used (5 examples); a few faults, generally Fine to Very Fine, a boon for the savvy dealer. Shipping charges apply - weight 40 lbs. Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:40:44 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 916
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Mint and Used Classic Stock Compilation, each item on its own "102A" card, identified by Scott number and mint or used condition; comprises mint #59, 60, 61 (2), 62 (3), 63 no gum, 65, 68 no gum, 69, 70, 71, 72 (4), 73, 74 (2), 75, 78 no gum, 80, 85 (8), 86 (3), 87 (4), 89 (3), 90 (4), 108, 109, 110 (2), 111 no gum, 147 never hinged, 188 (3), 189, 400a (5) and 434, and used #110 (11), 111 (5), 112 (4), 146, 188 (2), 189 (3); generally fresh and sound, though expect an occasional fault, generally Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Scott $5,200 (HK$ 40,940). (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$10,000-15,000
Est. HK$10,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:41:35 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 917
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Attractive and Varied Collection, 1870s-1996, a mix of collections, including Minkus pages used to WWII, mint after with never hinged from about 1974; a second mostly used collection from Kobans to the early 1960s, a group of approximately 200 New Issue notices, mostly 1983//1996 (a few earlier) with Mihons affixed; approximately 50 covers (including advertising) and picture post cards with diverse frankings including Kobans, Earthquake Emergency Stamps, commemoratives, etc.; we note Semi-Postals, Airs, some Offices, solid post-War souvenir sheets, even a couple Rice Revenues; some better individual items include #422 (2), 479, 522a (never hinged), used #125, Nikko souvenir sheet cancelled 2.9.45 (2), #480-497, 517a, 519a, 1954-62 New Year sheetlets, etc., etc.; a clean holding with less-commonly found material, plus high face value in the modern mint (including three sheets of 1000¥ Goddess Kissho and five miniature sheets of same (#1087, 1087a), Fine to Very Fine with much better, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (PDF4 for this Lot) Est. HK$6,500-8,000
Est. HK$6,500-8,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:42:18 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 918
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Mint Selection of Blocks of Four or Larger, 1916-63, mostly never hinged, each on identified 102 card or in glassine, including #293 imprint block of six, 371 (partly hinged) and 372 (hinged) blocks of four, 428-429 corner blocks of eight, 433 (one stamp creased), 434 (two stamps creased), 439-441 (imprints), 480-489 (no 485), and 529 (imprint, one stamp hinged) blocks of four; a few creases, Fine to Very Fine overall, imaged in full online. Scott $1,968 (HK$ 15,500) (Owner's). (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:43:31 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 920
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Cherry Blossom and Bird Issues Forgeries Collection, 1872-75, a beautifully presented study in a Scott springback album, with detailed write-ups and including the works of Wada (approximately 350), all plated and classified by states and positions, Spiro (60), Hirose (8), Kamigata (21), "Mihon" (3), Taiwan (32), and a few others; a marvelous reference for the student of these issues, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:44:18 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 921
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Mt. Fuji & Deer Issue Specialized Collection, 1922-37, mint or unused and used collection with nine covers, offering a wide array of cancellations and perfins; includes "Old Die" 4s canceled by c.d.s. on 1922 printed wrapper from Seoul to the US, 8s olive green mint and used, and 20s on 1925 envelope from Pyongyang to the US, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:44:57 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 922
Symbol:
Cat No: 200-208
1923, Earthquake Emergency Series, Mint and Used Specialized Collection (J.S.C.A. 200-208. Scott 179-187), in two binders, the first with stamps arranged by Dies, types and positions on approximately 80 well-annotated pages according to Makino's Earthquake Emergency Stamps and Emergency Mails (1982), with cancellations and early usages as well as 14 unmounted covers or cards; the second binder duplicate stamps on stock pages, mainly Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:46:05 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 923
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Dragon Stamps Forgeries Collection, 1871-72, an erudite study of the forgeries on specialized pages in a Gibbons springback Simplex album, beautifully presented with detailed historical and technical write-ups; includes the works of Wada (over 170 stamps), all plated and classified with states and positions, Spiro (10), Hirose (12), Kamigata (19), "Mihon" (4), and a few others, Fine to Very Fine, an indispensable reference for the First Issues; see it all online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:46:54 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 924
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, National Parks (Second Series) and Quasi-National Parks Sheets, 1962-74, complete sheets of 20, in a Lighthouse stockbook, comprising 50 Second Series National Parks (1962-74) and 49 Quasi-National Parks (1958-72) issues, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, see the entire lot online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:47:34 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 925
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Extensive Revenues Collection, 1873-1975, neatly presented on quadrille pages, an unused and used comprehensive collection with excellent representation of the early Silkworms' Eggs including 1873 5s unused and 10s (Shimomura #2, 4), Documentary, Tobacco Duty, Justice, Medicine, and Prefectures including two early Tokyo (unlisted); mixed condition, but many Fine to Very Fine, a fabulous and visually appealing representation; see it all online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:48:36 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 926
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Famous Views Series Collection, 1926-37, a mint or unused and used collection of Flat and Rotary Press, with shades, varieties, and nine covers or cards, neatly mounted on 26 pages; strength in numerous interesting cancellations, including various Paquebot with a cover, Hsinking, Keijo, Chosen, Jinsen, Tainan, Saipan, and 1936 Printed Matter envelope from Taihoku (Taiwan) to the US bearing 2s canceled by local comb c.d.s. with "Taihoku/Taiwan" c.d.s. adjacent, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:48:58 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 927
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Specialized Assembly of Commemoratives, 1894-1906, ranging between Scott #85//112 (JSCA #C1-C9); approximately 95 mint or unused and used stamps, neatly arranged on stockpages; includes "Mihon" overprints, perforation varieties, and cancellations with many selected strikes; some faults, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, all imaged online. Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:50:11 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 928
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Telegraph Stamp Used Collection, 1885-90, approximately 160 stamps in total, arranged by value and perforations on specially printed pages; lovely and fresh, Fine to Very Fine, imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Opening HK$ 700.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:50:34 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 930
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Jolly Christmas Seals Collection, ca. 1924-87, a lovely holding neatly presented on annotated quadrille pages, presenting a diverse collection of Tuberculosis and Christmas ("double-cross") seals, with miniature sheets, postal entires, aerograms, letter cards, and even a booklet; includes duplicates, Fine to Very Fine, attractive, uncommon material; imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:51:11 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 931
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japan, Collection of Maru-Ichi Cancellations, 1888-1902, on 1876-98 issues, comprising 72 stamps neatly presented on printed pages; many superb large-part to complete strikes; accompanied by detailed photographic notes, Fine to Very Fine, imaged in full online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$400-500
Est. HK$400-500
Opening HK$ 300.00
Sold...HK$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:51:37 EST
Sold For 400
Japanese Occupations
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 904
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japanese Occupations, Mint and Used Collection, 1942-43, presented on a variety of stockpages, with expertized and reference items noted; comprises Burma, Brunei, Malaya with Straits Settlements Scott #N1-N3 and N12 used (signed "MAR" [Milo Rowell]), Kedah #N11, N12 and N15 never hinged, and Selangor #N18 marginal block of four never hinged (signed Rowell); Netherlands Indies with Japanese Control Area overprints, North Borneo, and Azad Hind, generally Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:34:37 EST
Sold For 1900
Japanese Offices in China
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 900
Symbol: *
1914, Empress Jingo, watermarked, 5y green (Scott 48. J.S.C.A. OC23), granite paper, watermarked, vibrant color, near perfect centering on fresh white paper, small rust spot on reverse of two perforations, o.g., very lightly hinged, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,850 (HK$ 14,570). J.S.C.A. yen 110,000 (HK$ 7,900). Est. HK$3,400-4,000
Est. HK$3,400-4,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:31:55 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 901
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japanese Offices in China, Mint and Used Collection with Covers, 1883-1941, including China #14-16 and 46, unused, o.g., Kwangtung Leasehold and Formosa with a few covers or cards including 1931 envelope to Boston bearing Japan 10s canceled by "Taiho-ku/Taiwan Japan" c.d.s., and Korea #15, unused, o.g., and 1936 envelope from Chosen to Texas bearing Japan Mt. Fuji 4s and 20s with US Postage Dues 5¢ pair and single; a few faults, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:32:25 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 902
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japanese Offices in China, Extensive Mint and Used Stock, 1900-20, on stockpages offering approximately 525 stamps, with shades, perforations, and cancellations, including #14-18 unused, o.g., and #20-21 used; some faults as to be expected, most are Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:33:46 EST
Sold For 4500
Japanese Offices in Korea
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 903
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Japanese Offices in Korea, Mint and Used Assembly, 1900-19, on stockpages, with both overprinted (75+) and unoverprinted (65+) values; a few faults, Fine to Very Fine overall, all imaged online. Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:34:17 EST
Sold For 1800
Postal History
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 907
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1880.0517
1880 (May 17), Postage Due cover sent from Ohio to Tokio, US 3¢ green entire uprated by 3¢ green Bank Note with Austinburg, O. postmark alongside, addressed to Mrs. I.C. Mendenhall, Imperial University; front with crayoned "2/20" and circled "T" and "Due [8]" markings, plus red Japanese "Postage Due" handstamp; reverse shows San Francisco (May 23) and Yokohama (July 8) transits, a Japanese-only double-ring Tokyo receiver, and two vertical 2s dark violet New Kobans (#69) with boxed cancels; normal wear but sound, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-01-2022, 14:35:50 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 38
Lot No: 909
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1885.1003
1885 (Oct. 3), Cover from Tokyo to Roubaix, France, large-sized envelope franked with richly colored 20s dark blue Old Koban, lightly tied by Tokyo barred cancel with postmark alongside; Yokohama next-day and Calais a Paris (9 Nov.) transits below; endorsed "Via l'Amérique" at top left, reverse with Oct. 29 New York P.D. transit and 10 Nov. Roubaix receiver, plus full "Takata & Co./Tokio" red wax seal; normal wear and light toning, inconsequential small tear at top, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$1,600-2,000
