China, 1864 Canton to Whampoo cover. Fresh cover endorsed "Messagers Imperial Steamer "Hydaspe"" and "Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Company" belt oval handstamp, with original enclosure in French datelined "Canton 2 Novembre 1864", Very Fine. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

China, 1913, $5 scarlet & black. O.g., bright and fresh, Very Fine. SG No. 285. Scott No. 219  $250. $0 (Image)

China, 1923 Pao Tzu Ku Bandit Camp Hostage Mail. Cover endorsed "From J.B. Powell, Pow Zu Ku" by journalist who was captured by bandits on May 6th and held hostage, purple 3-line handstamp reading "This letter received from Paotzuku Bandit Camp and forwarded through American Rescue Mission.", addressed to the Weekly Review in Shanghai, China, franked with China 1¢ single and pair tied by Tasochwang cds's, "Shanghai, Jun 3, 23" receiving postmark on face; trivial faint cover soiling, Very Fine, a very rare marking from the American Red Cross organized messenger service for the hostages between Pao Tzu Ku bandit camp and Tasochwang, with only 3 or 4 such markings known. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. Powell, after sending this letter, was released with the rest of the hostages within a few weeks on June 13, 1923. $0 (Image)

China (People's Republic), 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao set complete. Right margin se-tenant strip of 5, o.g., never hinged, with fold and minor perf toning and bend affecting right stamp, otherwise Very Fine. SG No. 2397a. Scott No. 996a  $1,900. $0 (Image)

China (People's Republic), 1979 "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet. O.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. SG No. MS2900. Scott No. 1518  $675. $0 (Image)

China (People's Republic) Collection, 1949-2006. Comprehensive one-ladies lifetime collection starting it's formation in China shortly after the Cultural Revolution, housed in 2 volume Yang and 5 additional albums and binders, approaching completion to complete throughout missing only the occasional scarce or rare set, single or souvenir sheet many additional sets and singles; among the many highlights are including complete early commemorative issues with reprints, 1952 Gymnastic blocks used with neat cancels, better 1960's sets present including mint 1961 Buildings, 1962 Mei Lan-fang & Cuban Revolution sets, a choice used Landscapes set, the scarce 1964 15th Anniversary souvenir sheet, most of the better Cultural sets present, 1967 Mao Thoughts strips and other year sets mixed mint & used, 1967-68 Mao Poems set mint, 1968 Mao strip mint, etc., virtually complete mint thereon with better sets and souvenir sheet present and pleasant duplication at times (Panda sets x4), back-of-the-book, with additional modern commemorative folders, some FDC's, etc.; a wonderful collection with completion rarely seen, condition a bit mixed in the cultural revolution material but overall above the norm, collection with detailed inventory cataloging $37,759 in 2004 Scott, truly a must see to appreciate. Estimate  $20,000 - 25,000. $0