Sale No: 30
Lot No: 572
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Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1946, "B.C.O.F./Japan/1946", overprint proof strikes, lovely and very scarce group of four items comprising Gibbons Type 1 overprint in black, plus Type 2 examples in black, red and gold, without gum as issued, Very Fine, fresh and choice. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:08:48 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 573
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Cat No: M1 var.
Japan, 1946, "B.C.O.F./Japan/1946", ½d orange, overprint proof in red (Scott M1 var. SG J1 var (see footnote after #J7)), a splendid used example, tied to piece by "Aust. Army P.O./18 OC/46/241" c.d.s., Very Fine, a very scarce item. SG £325 (HK$ 3,300). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:09:02 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 574
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Cat No: M2 var.
Japan, 1946, "B.C.O.F./Japan/1946", 1d brown violet, overprint proofs in red and black (Scott M2 var. SG J2 var (see footnote after #J7)), two fresh used examples, each tied to separate small piece, tied by 18 OC 1946 Army P.O. c.d.s.'s; one showing the overprint proof in red, the other in black, Very Fine, scarce. SG £425 (HK$ 4,320). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:09:22 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 575
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Cat No: M3 var.
Japan, 1946, "B.C.O.F./Japan/1946", 3d dark violet brown, overprint proofs in gold, black and red (Scott M3 var. SG J3 var (see footnote after #J7)), three select items, each tied to small piece by "Aust. Army P.O./18 OC/46/241" c.d.s.'s; gold overprint slightly oxidized as nearly always, Very Fine, an exceptionally scarce group. SG £850 (HK$ 8,640). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:09:36 EST
Sold For 1400
Brunei Japanese Occupation of Brunei
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 604
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Cat No: N1-N19
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1942-44, First Issue single-line handstamps, 1¢ to $25 complete (Scott N1-N19. SG J1-19), fresh mint, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, generally Very Fine, an exceptional quality offering of this scarce set. Scott $4,529 (HK$ 35,660). SG £3,892 (HK$ 39,560). Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:26:29 EST
Sold For 14000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 605
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Cat No: N1-N17 (less N8, N9)
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1942-44, First Issue overprints, 1¢ to $1 (Scott N1-N17 (less N8, N9)), the set complete, less the extravagantly priced #N8 and N9; a pretty set facially, showing expected gum toning; both 2c values very lightly hinged, the others never hinged, Very Fine, a pretty group. Scott $2,729 (HK$ 21,490). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:27:16 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 606
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Cat No: N18
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1942-44, $5 lake on green (Scott N18), fresh and beautifully centered, customary very slightly brownish o.g., Very Fine, rare. Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,660). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:27:49 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 607
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Cat No: N19
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1942-44, $25 black on red (Scott N19), well-centered, o.g., Very Fine, rare, signed M. Rowell. Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,660). 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..Sep-21-2019, 10:28:17 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 608
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Cat No: N20a
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1944, "Imperial Japanese Postal Service" handstamp surcharge, $3 on 1¢ black (Scott N20a. SG J20a), a magnificent lower left corner margin example of the rarity, fresh and beautifully centered, full clean original gum which displays just the slightest evidence of hinging, Very Fine, an outstanding example, signed Rowell. Scott $10,000 (HK$ 78,740). SG £11,000 (HK$ 111,820). Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$15,000-20,000
Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:28:40 EST
Sold For 36000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 609
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Cat No: N20
Japanese Occupation of Brunei, 1944, "Imperial Japanese Postal Service" handstamp surcharge in violet on single-line Japanese Occupation issue, $3 on 1¢ black (Scott N20. SG J20), a well-centered example of this rarity, with reverse showing dryish, slightly disturbed gum as is often encountered; tiny thin spot mostly in watermark, otherwise Very Fine, a most attractive example of this rarity, signed JR Hughes. Scott $8,750 (HK$ 68,900). SG £9,000 (HK$ 91,490). Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$14,000-18,000
Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:28:54 EST
Sold For 26000
Burma Japanese Occupation of Burma
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 611
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Cat No: 1N4-1N6, 1N8-1N11
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Henzada Type 5 Peacock overprints, 1p//4p (Scott 1N4-1N6, 1N8-1N11. SG J25-27, J29-32), fresh, clean group, o.g., Very Fine, most signed Rowell, 1p signed Stanley Gibbons Ltd. Scott $464 (HK$ 3,650). SG £423 (HK$ 4,300). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:29:41 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 612
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Cat No: 1N12-1N16
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Henzada Type 5 Peacock overprints on King George VI Official stamps, 3p to 4a (Scott 1N12-1N16. SG J33-36), pristine and choice, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an exceedingly scarce set in premium condition, each value signed. Scott $2,300 (HK$ 18,110). SG £1,855 (HK$ 18,860). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:29:58 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 613
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Cat No: 1N25-1N30
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Myaungmya Type I overprints complete (Scott 1N25-1N30. SG J1-6), fresh, clean set, o.g., Very Fine, an exceptionally scarce group, numerous values, including 1a, signed. Scott $1,325 (HK$ 10,430). SG £1,140 (HK$ 11,590). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,400-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:30:52 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 614
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Cat No: 1N31-1N36
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Myaungmya Type I Peacock overprints on 1939 King George VI Officials issue, 3p to 4a (Scott 1N31-1N36. SG J7-11), select, superb quality set, Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged (!), Very Fine, rare, each value signed. Scott $1,078 (HK$ 8,490). SG £1,077 (HK$ 10,950). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:31:10 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 615
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Cat No: 1N37-1N42, 1N43-1N44
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Myaungmya Type II and Type III Peacock overprints, 3p to 2R (Scott 1N37-1N42, 1N43-1N44. SG J12-19), fresh and near-pristine, o.g., with the 1R and 2R values margin singles and never hinged, Very Fine, nice group, all values signed Rowell, Tyler or others. Scott $944 (HK$ 7,430). SG £929 (HK$ 9,440). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:31:56 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 616
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Cat No: 1N45-1N49
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Pyapon Peacock overprint issue complete, 6p to 4a (Scott 1N45-1N49. SG J19a-21, plus unlisted 2a vermilion), a premium, select-quality set, which is normally encountered in poor condition, o.g., Very Fine, rare, all but 1a brown violet signed Rowell, JR Hughes or others. Scott $1,330 (HK$ 10,470). SG £1,005 (HK$ 10,220). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,400-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,000
Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:32:37 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 617
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Cat No: 2N2 var.
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, 1a Plowing Farmer, imperforate proof block of 4 in red (Scott 2N2 var. SG J46a var. Singer 104, A17), printed on vertically laid paper, showing small part of elephant watermark, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, very scarce, as only 200 examples were printed. Singer $740 (HK$ 5,830). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:33:04 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 618
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Cat No: 2N14//2N19
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Cent-value overprints on anna-revalued issues (Scott 2N14//2N19. SG J58//J63), excellent group of eight items, comprising 3c on ¾a on 3s and 5c on 1a on 5s used, plus six mint values, including two varieties of the 15c on 4a on 4s type, mostly Very Fine, examine, very scarce group. SG £730 (HK$ 7,420). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:33:34 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 619
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Cat No: 2N21-2N27, 2N23a, 2N
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1942, Cent-value resurcharge issue complete, 1¢ on 1s to 20¢ on 8s (Scott 2N21-2N27, 2N23a, 2N24a. SG J65-71, J67c, J68b), set of all seven values, plus the two listed varieties in different colors; 1c on 1s used, all others mint; fresh throughout, o.g., Very Fine, scarce group. Scott $975 (HK$ 7,680). SG £959 (HK$ 9,750). Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:33:55 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 620
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Cat No: 2N29a var.
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1943, 5a red Government Crest Seal, imperforate, printed on both sides (Scott 2N29a var. SG J72ab), lower right corner margin block of 4, fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce thus. SG £380 (HK$ 3,860). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:34:21 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 621
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Cat No: 2N30-2N37 var.
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1943, 1c to 30c Plowing Farmer with "cents" value complete, imperforate blocks of 4 (Scott 2N30-2N37 var. SG J73-81 var), a full set of eight Singer-listed issues, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a lovely and rare set. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:34:51 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 622
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Cat No: 2N31 var.
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1943, Plowing Farmer with "cent" value, "3¢" for "2¢" yellow green (Scott 2N31 var. SG J74a var), imperforate lower right corner margin block of 16, an exceptionally rare imperforate block, listed but unpriced in 1997 Singer; the addition of the "3¢" error (Position 8) further adds considerably to the block's value, as the normal perforated variety lists in Gibbons at £350; neatly folded between rows 3 and 4, without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare. Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:35:25 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 623
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Cat No: 2N38 var.
Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1943, Independence issue, 1¢ orange, perforated x rouletted (Scott 2N38 var. SG J85b), lower right corner margin block of 4, fresh with distinctive perforating types, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce multiple. SG £600 (HK$ 6,100). Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:35:44 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 624
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Japanese Occupation of Burma, 1943, Shwedagon Pagoda, 3a essays (J.S.C.A. U1-4), complete set of four essays, each noted lightly in pencil [position] "28" (from the sheet of 100) on reverse; fresh, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce set. 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..Sep-21-2019, 10:36:28 EST
Sold For 6000
Great Britain Offices in China
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 550
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British Offices in China, 1917, "CHINA" overprints, 1¢ to $2 (Scott 1-13), each incredibly fresh with vibrant colors, solid centering, o.g., never hinged (!), Very Fine. Scott $509 ++ (HK$ 4,010). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:42:06 EST
Sold For 3600
Hong Kong
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 537
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Cat No: 26
Hong Kong, Postal-Fiscal, 1874, $2 olive green, perf 15½x15 (Scott 26. Yang F1), exceptionally bright and well-centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2019 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $375 (HK$ 2,950). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:38:13 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 538
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Cat No: 27
Hong Kong, Postal-Fiscal, 1874, $3 dull violet, perf 15½x15 (Scott 27. Yang F2), lovely color and centering, o.g., small paper adhesion on reverse, Very Fine, with 2019 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:38:28 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 539
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Cat No: Collection
Hong Kong, 1890 (dated Apr. 15), magnificent and unique De La Rue Archives appendix sheet, a remarkable sheet in superb quality, dated "April 15th 1890", showing 13 adhesives collectively, 11 of which are unwatermarked proofs, with the 2c rose and 5c ultramarine being the watermarked Crown & CA issued values; the proofs, line perf 14, are exceeding rare and are affixed to the sheet; interestingly, and noted on the sheet, the two 10c values, the $1 on 96c and $5 Postal-Fiscal surcharges are all printed on the two different red paper types of the era, namely that which was adopted for use on British stamps, and the adopted issued red paper used for the 12a India stamps; additionally, the $5 surcharges each show the small "5" variety, which was enlarged for use on the issued stamp; the five remaining proofs comprise the 30 gray green (Yang #41a), 20c on 30c and 50c on 48c surcharges (Yang #42a, 43a), plus $2 dull green and $3 violet Postal-Fiscals, Very Fine in all respects, a showpiece. Estimate HK$ 140,000 - 160,000
An incredible item of the utmost importance, with most of the 11 proof examples believed to be unique (one similar $5 on $10 value appearing in the Royal Collection). Est. HK$140,000-160,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$140,000-160,000
Opening HK$ 240,000.00
Sold...HK$ 240,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:38:48 EST
Sold For 240000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 540
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Cat No: 66
Hong Kong, 1891, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2¢ carmine, with Pre-First Day 21 January cancel (Scott 66. Yang C1), lovely, fresh example, cancelled by bold centrally struck "Hong Kong/A/JA 21/91" c.d.s., considered to be back-dated by favor, Very Fine, scarce, with 2018 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott $130 for normal (HK$ 1,020). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:39:13 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 541
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Cat No: 124
Hong Kong, 1912, King George V, $10 purple & black on red (Scott 124), Multiple Crown CA watermark, a flawless example, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $575 for hinged (HK$ 4,530). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-3,000
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:39:26 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 542
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Cat No: 166
Hong Kong, 1938, King George VI, $10 green & violet (Scott 166), a simply stunning example, with proof-like printing on immaculate white paper, with the gum equally fresh, o.g., barest trace of hinge, Very Fine, a real looker. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:39:39 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 543
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Cat No: 166 var.
Hong Kong, 1938, King George VI, $10 green & violet, broken "Hong" variety (Scott 166 var), left margin block of 4, as noted in Webb, position R5/1LP, the lower left stamp here; the block fresh and clean; hinged upper left stamp only, the other three (including the variety) never hinged; gum toned as often encountered, still Very Fine. Scott $1,400 as normal singles (HK$ 11,020). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,600-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:40:02 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 547
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Cat No: Collection
Hong Kong, Excellent and diverse accumulation, including over 50 covers, strong in King Edward VII and early King George V usages; while including a nice range of a couple Victorias, covers are mostly King Edward VII Connell correspondence to Seattle; a few nice slogan cancel covers, a few early Hong Kong view picture post cards, plus later souvenir sheets, Post Office packs, booklets, gutter pairs, frama labels, and more; an interesting and valuable group, Fine to Very Fine or better, examine. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:40:59 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 548
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Cat No: Collection
Hong Kong, Eclectic and valuable accumulation, interesting and diverse selection including some nice postal history, such as an 8c orange Queen Victoria issue on 1880 cover to Philadelphia, a lovely 10c blue green Queen Victoria on 1886 cover sent Amoy to New Jersey, three lovely King Edward VII-era Hong Kong picture post cards, a nice 1933 King George V Registered cover uprated with 2c and 3c additional postage from Kowloon to Tientsin; plus strong mint omnibus issues like Scott #147-150, 151-153 in corner margin never hinged blocks of ten, plus other items like #167, 168-173, 203-217 (2), 275-288 (2), 308a, 388-403 (2), 922, 1173, and lots more, generally Fine to Very Fine or better, a great mix; examine. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:41:25 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 549
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Cat No: Collection
Hong Kong, Pretty assortment, classic to modern, beginning with two album pages of Victorias and Edwards with an array of cancels, plus two never hinged sets of the Silver Jubilee issue (Scott #147-150), a Registered Coronation issue First Day Cover sent locally, a never hinged set of the 1948 Silver Wedding issue (both margin copies, the $10 a top left corner) plus a second 10c mint hinged, a matched set of bottom margin singles of the 1974 Arts Festival issue, various souvenir sheets, booklets and strips from the late 1990s, plus a very fun, very well-traveled cover sent Jan. 8, 1925, from Florida to a Dr. E.W. Wright, "c/o American Express Co." in Calcutta—then forwarded to Hong Kong, then to Yokohama (taking a month to arrive!), then to South Norwalk, CT—with a wealth of markings, an additional Japanese franking, and the manuscript note on back "Rec'd back/May 13th '25", Very Fine, a neat little lot; review encouraged. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:41:49 EST
Sold For 2200
Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 544
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Hong Kong, 1943, "Liquidation of Empire" German War-time propaganda issue, ½d to 3d complete, a fresh "used" set, Very Fine, a seldom-encountered set from Hong Kong; unlisted. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:40:19 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 545
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Cat No: N1-N3
Hong Kong, Japanese Occupation, 1945, 2y-5y complete (Scott N1-N3. SG J1/3. J.S.C.A. 21-23), fresh and well-centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, nice set. Scott $1,050 (HK$ 8,270). SG £950 (HK$ 9,660). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 22:40:30 EST
Sold For 2200
India B.R.A. (British Railway Administration)
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 290
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Indian Offices in China, 1901 (Apr. 20), 5¢ "B.R.A." overprint on ½¢ brown Coiling Dragon, cover sent from Tientsin to Tongku, 5¢ on ½¢ stamp tied by appropriate violet cancel, with cover additionally franked by hole-punched gutter pair of 3p India "C.E.F." overprinted issues, tied by F.P.O. No. 4 origin c.d.s.'s; reverse notes "F.P.O. No. 4/20 AP./01" marking, fresh, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:44 EST
Sold For 2400
C.E.F. (China Expeditionary Force)
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 291
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Indian Offices in China, China Expeditionary Force, 1901 (July 10), cover sent to Newchwang via Chefoo, envelope, addressed to "Captain S. Napier/Niuchwang", franked by "C.E.F."-overprinted 1a India stamp, tied both by parallel pen strokes and by "F.P.O. No. 4/10 IY/01" dater; reverse bears bilingual Chefoo 13 May transit and 14 May Newchwang receiver (plus additional, indistinct, dater), Very Fine, a nice Boxer Rebellion item. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-3,600
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:54 EST
Sold For 3000
Japanese Occupation of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 599
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Japanese Occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1943, ".3" on ½a India King George VI issue (SG see information on page 292. Singer 1), fresh and near-pristine, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, Gibbons notes "prices from £450", rare, signed Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:23:37 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 600
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Japanese Occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1943, ".5" on 1a India King George VI issue (SG see information on page 292. Singer 2), fresh and near-pristine, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, Gibbons notes "prices from £450", signed Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:24:26 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 601
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Japanese Occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1943, ".10" on 1a3p India King George VI Official issue (SG see information on page 292. Singer unlisted), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, Gibbons notes "prices from £450", a very rare value, signed Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:24:57 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 602
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Japanese Occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1943, ".20" on 3p India King George VI issue (SG see information on page 292. Singer 4), Post Office fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, Gibbons notes "prices from £450", rare, signed Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:25:18 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 603
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Japanese Occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1943, ".30" on 6a India King George VI (SG see information on page 292. Singer 7), Post Office fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a gem. Gibbons notes "prices from £450", signed Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:25:44 EST
Sold For 5500
Malaya Japanese Occupation of Johore
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 641
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Cat No: Collection
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Johore, 1942, "Dai Nippon" overprinted and surcharged Postal-Fiscal issues (Singer 2//32. Tan 1, 3-7, 9-14, 16-22, 25-29), lovely, scarce and seldom-offered group of 24 different values as noted in the MSB and Singer catalogues, o.g., fresh and generally Very Fine, scarce. Singer $795 (HK$ 6,260). Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:43:44 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 642
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Cat No: NJ1-NJ10
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Johore, Postage Dues, 1942-43, the issue complete (Scott NJ1-NJ10), an exceptionally pretty group, with Scott #NJ1 and NJ2 top margin singles with color bar in selvage; a flawless set, with all nearly perfectly centered, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, you couldn't ask for nicer. Scott $486 (HK$ 3,830). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,200-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:44:04 EST
Sold For 1200
Japanese Occupation of Kedah
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 643
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Cat No: N1-N15
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Kedah, 1942, "DAI NIPPON 2602" overprints, 1¢-$5 complete (Scott N1-N15. SG J1/15. J.S.C.A. 5M1-15), exceptionally fresh and near-pristine, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a choice, quality set, nearly all signed Rowell. Scott $814 (HK$ 6,410). SG £600 (HK$ 6,100). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:45:15 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 644
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Cat No: N1//N15, plus Revenu
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Kedah, 1942, selection of regular issues and revenues (Scott N1//N15, plus Revenues), a remarkably fresh and bright group, comprising regular issues Scott #N1-N9, N11, N14 and N15, and Revenues (MSB catalogue #AT1, AT1a, AT2 and AT3); two with toned gum, the others with clean gum; a mix of hinged and never hinged, Very Fine, a nice group, the Revenues less-often seen. Scott $529+ (HK$ 4,160). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:45:43 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 645
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Cat No: N4a, N9a
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Kedah, 1942, 5¢ yellow and 25¢ brown violet & ultramarine, with black "Dai Nippon/2602" overprints (Scott N4a, N9a. SG J4a, J9a), fresh, o.g., Very Fine, a very scarce pair. Scott $750 (HK$ 5,910). SG £675 (HK$ 6,860). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Sep-21-2019, 10:46:18 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 646
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Cat No: N15a
Japanese Occupation of Malaya: Kedah, 1942, "DAI NIPPON 2602" overprint, $5 black & scarlet, black overprint (Scott N15a. SG J15a. J.S.C.A. 5M15a), exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered, with full clean original gum which is very lightly hinged, Very Fine+, a splendid example of this elusive issue. Scott $1,750 (HK$ 13,780). SG £1,600 (HK$ 16,260). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)