Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1090
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1865.06.09
1865 (June 9), "By French Closed Mail" cover sent from Boston to Shanghai, franked by 30¢ Franklin tied by fancy cancel and by boxed "P.D." handstamp with red "Boston Am. Pkt./9/JUN/PAID" postmark at left; red crayoned "21" and French 28 JUIN 65 postmark alongside; reverse with blurred French Shang-haï receiver and docketing "Recd Shanghai 11 Augt. 65"; neatly opened at left; a fresh cover, Fine to Very Fine+. Est. HK$7,000-8,000
Est. HK$7,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 0.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:36:06 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1091
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1872.06.12
1872 (June 12), US Postal Agency cover from Shanghai to Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, attractive cover franked by 10¢ green Washington cancelled by Shanghai propeller; US Postal Ag'cy Shanghai JUN 12 postmark and San Francisco Steamship JUL 14 transit on front; blue double-oval "Forwarded by/JUN/11/1872/Russell & Co. Shanghai" handstamp on reverse; envelope docketed May 72, accompanied by faded letter datelined March; light toning and slightly reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:36:46 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1092
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1880.12.
1880 (Dec.), "Imperial Japanese Postal Agency/Foochow/China" strike on cover to the US, a full but faint strike dead center on envelope addressed to Waltham, Mass; Japan 5s brown (#59) tied by strong crossroads cancel; the Foochow origin overstruck by "I.J. Postal Agency/Shanghai" (Dec 29) and Yokohama (Jan 8 1881) transit; reverse shows "Hedge & Co./Foochow" double-oval chop plus red San Francisco (Jan 23) transit and Waltham (Jan 31) receiver; hurriedly opened at left, well away from any marking, Fine to Very Fine, a difficult, sought-after origin strike. Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:38:18 EST
Sold For 24000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1093
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1881.04.
1881 (Apr.), Spectacular "Imperial Japanese Postal Agency/Foochow/China" strike on cover to the US, a simply beautiful cancel, fully and boldly struck, on cover addressed to Waltham, Mass; franked by Japan 5s brown (#59) tied by crossroads cancel; double-ring "I.J. Postal Agency/Shanghai" (Apr. 12) and Yokohama (Apr. 21) transits additionally on front, with red San Francisco "PD. ALL" (May 8) transit and Waltham (May 16) receiver on reverse; the cover as close to flawless as you could hope, Very Fine, an uncommon marking, and a true condition rarity so fully struck-up. Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 32,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:42:08 EST
Sold For 30000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1094
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1886.06.02
1886 (? June 2), US Consulate cover from Hankow to Missouri, with Kiukiang Consulate wax seal on reverse, addressed to Kansas City and sent via the I.J.P.O., franked by two 5s UPU Kobans (Scott #74) tied by full strikes of crossroads cancels, with "I.J.P.A./2/JUN/1886/Shanghai" postmark and Yokohama Japan transit (12 JUN) alongside; reverse with a blurred red San Francisco JUN 27 transit, and a full impression of the rare Kiukiang Consular seal in red wax; seal surprisingly intact, the cover reduced slightly at right on opening, still Fine to Very Fine, an attractive and rarely offered item. Est. HK$7,000-8,000
Est. HK$7,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:42:47 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1095
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1887.10.04
1887 (Oct. 4), "Ship" letter from Shanghai to Paris, France, sent via Japanese and British posts, franked by 5s UPU Koban (tear lower left corner) tied by propeller cancel with "I.J.P.A./4/OCT/[1887]/Shanghai" postmark alongside; front additionally shows straightline "SHIP" and crossed-out "T" due markings, along with red French transit dated 13 NOV 87; reverse bears British "Shanghae" transit, overstruck by "Hong Kong/A/OC 10/87" transit and Paris 14 NOV 87 receiver; light soiling but still an attractive cover, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,400-3,000
Est. HK$2,400-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:43:42 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1096
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1896.01.07
1896 (Jan. 7), "To Pay" cover sent from Connecticut to Tientsin, from the Noble family correspondence, franked as usual by 5¢ Grant tied by New Haven duplex cancel with red boxed "To Pay." below; reverse shows the Winter Route via San Francisco (Jan 10?), U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai (Feb ?) and blue Shanghai Customs dater (Feb 17), plus additional, poorly struck Customs dater of Mar 2 (?) as well; light corner bump at top right and slight edge wear as expected; includes the original correspondence, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:46:04 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1097
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1898.02.02
1898 (Feb. 2), "On Postal Service" envelope (embossed "Custom House, Chefoo" seal on flap) from Chefoo to C.E. Tanant at Wuhu, showing "Service des Postes" circular cachet and "Chefoo" dollar dater, with black "Shanghai" (2.4) and brown "Wuhu" (2.6) dollar daters on reverse, cover reduced at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:47:02 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1099
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1900.12.27
ca. 1900 (12th month, 27th day), Registered red-band cover from Jin si, Fengtien to Shanghai, bearing on reverse C.I.P. ½c brown (2) and 2c scarlet vertical pair and single, centrally canceled by Jin si/Fengtian Postal Agency tombstone handstamp and showing framed registration handstamp adjacent, Very Fine strikes. Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 70,000.00
Sold...HK$ 70,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:51:01 EST
Sold For 70000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1101
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1902.04.30
1902 (Apr. 30) "On Postal Service" registered envelope (embossed "Custom House Wuhu" seal on flap) from Wuhu to the British Post Office in Shanghai, showing "Service des Postes" bilingual circular cachet, "Wuhu" bilingual origin c.d.s. and "R" unframed circular handstamp, with "Shanghai/Registered" squared circle arrival datestamp (5.2) on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:52:49 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1102
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1902.07.26
1902 (July 26) postcard from Tientsin to Brussels, Belgium (Sept. 5) via French and Imperial P.O. in Shanghai (Aug. 1), bearing CI.P. 1c ocher, canceled by "Tientsin" bilingual c.d.s., showing "T" unframed handstamp and "3 Cts" in blue crayon, with Belgium Postage Due 10c rose applied on arrival and canceled by "Bruxelles/1" c.d.s. (Sept. 5), Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:53:16 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1103
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1905.05.13
1905 (May 13) "On Postal Service" printed registered envelope (226 x 115mm) used locally in Yochow, showing "Yochow" bilingual c.d.s. and "R/Yochow (China)/89" framed handstamp in violet, creasing and flap faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:53:56 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1104
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1905.06.24
1905 (June 24) "On Postal Service" printed registered envelope (240 x 130mm) used locally in Yochow, Parcel Post format (wording crossed out), showing "Service des Postes" bilingual circular cachet and "Yochow" bilingual c.d.s., creasing and peripheral faults around flap, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:54:27 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1106
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1906.01.18
1906 (Jan. 18) envelope (embossed "Inspectorate General of Customs/ Statistical Department" seal on flap) from Shanghai to C.E. Tanant at Samshui, showing handstruck "Inspectorate General/ Postage Paid/ Statistical Department" in violet, Inspectorate General framed sender's cachet and "Shanghai" bilingual c.d.s., with "Canton" transit (1.23) and "Samshui" arrival bilingual c.d.s. (1.23) on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 3,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,800.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:55:31 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1107
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1907.01.17
1907 (Jan. 17), C.I.P. 1c green message card, vertical format, 119mm frame, used locally, canceled by "Shanghai/Local Post" double-ring datestamp, with "Club Concordia" printed message, light ageing in corners on front from protective mounts, and the reverse has light uniform toning, neverthelesss Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 24,000.00
Sold...HK$ 24,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:56:38 EST
Sold For 24000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1108
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1907.08.24
1907 (Aug. 24), C.I.P. 1c green postal card, vertical format, 118mm frame, to Berlin (Oct. 1), uprated with C.I.P. 1c ocher and 2c scarlet, canceled by "Kuling" bilingual lunar datestamp, showing "Kuliang" and "Shanghai" bilingual c.d.s. (Aug. 28), and "Shang-hai/Chine" c.d.s. of the same date adjacent, Very Fine. Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:57:34 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1109
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1907.12.
1907 (Dec.), C.I.P. 1c green postal card, vertical format, 118mm frame, from Hubei Province to the German Consulate in Shanghai, canceled by lunar double-ring datestamp, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,500-3,000
Est. HK$2,500-3,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:58:19 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1110
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1908.02.19
1908 (Feb. 19) "On Service" printed postal stationery formular card from Peking to Chegtu (?), showing "Peking" bilingual segmented bilingual c.d.s., "Hankow" bilingual c.d.s. (2.21), and Hupei Province double-ring lunar datestamp, sender enquires about the best method of routing the mail to the recipient, destination address neatly erased, Fine to Very Fine appearance and a rare example of official printed postal stationery,
The handwritten text of the card reads: "Can you tell me whether the best way to send letters, as distinct from heavy mail matter, to Chengtu is by Wanhsien or by Chungking, and if the season of the year makes any difference". Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 10:59:37 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1111
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1908.05.18
1908 (May 18) C.I.P. 1c green vertical format postal stationery card from Canton to Germany, uprated by C.I.P. ½c pair and 2c scarlet, canceled by "Canton" bilingual c.d.s., showing "Canton-Chine" bilingual c.d.s. of the French Post Office adjacent and "9" in circle local delivery handstamp adjacent, Very Fine. Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Est. HK$2,200-2,600
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:00:34 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1112
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1910.02.14
1910 (Feb. 14) "On Service" printed envelope from Shanghai to the Commissioner of Customs, Nanning, imprinted "Inspectorate General/ Postage Paid/ Statistical Department", with "Shanghai" bilingual segmented origin c.d.s. and "Wuchow" bilingual c.d.s. (2.19) on reverse, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:01:11 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1113
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1910.06.04
1910 (June 4) envelope from Shanghai to C.E. Tanant, Custom House, Nanning, showing handstruck framed "Inspectorate General/Postage Paid/Statistical Department" in green, with "Shanghai" and "Wuchow" (6.12) bilingual c.d.s. on reverse, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:01:55 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1114
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1910.06.24
1910 (June 24) "On Postal Service" printed envelope (embossed "Inspectorate General of Customs/ Statistical Department" seal on flap) from Peking to Nanning, addressed to C.E. Tanant, Commissioner of Customs, showing "Service des Postes" bilingual double-ring cachet and "Peking" bilingual segmented origin c.d.s., with "Wuchow" bilingual arrival c.d.s. (7.6) on reverse, Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:02:34 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1115
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1910.07.13
1910 (July 13) "I.P.O." printed formular envelope to be addressed to an "Imperial Post Office", showing "Hweichow" bilingual segmented c.d.s., Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:03:13 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1116
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1911.03.24
1911 (Mar. 24) "On Postal Service" printed envelope from Chengtu to Wanhsien, showing "Service des Postes" bilingual double-ring cachet in violet, "Chengtu" bilingual segmented origin c.d.s. and "Wanhsien" bilingual arrival c.d.s. (3.29) both on reverse, central vertical filing fold and mended top left corner, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Est. HK$1,200-1,500
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 11:03:57 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1117
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1911.10.
1911 (Oct.) horizontal format unaddressed 1c green postal stationery card, bearing C.I.P. 1905-10 7c crimson lake, 10c dull blue and 16c olive green, cancelled by "Wuchang" bilingual lunar c.d.s. (9th month, 5th day), the 16c tied by similar c.d.s. for "Hankow" with its bilingual c.d.s. (10.26) and three strikes of "Examined by Ministry of Communications" circular censor handstamp adjacent, card is soiled and has central vertical crease clear of stamps, Very Fine strikes and an early souvenir from the original seat of the uprising, which quckly evolved into the national Revolution. Est. HK$2,500-3,000
