Philately. FRENCH POST / HOI-HAO / Yv.14, Mi.15II, overprint Allegory 1Fr, HOI-HAO...; very fine, exp. Calves, printing only 600, c.v.. 700EUR, rare stamp! (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Philately. Mi.993, 18. anniv of republic 8F, left bottom vertical corner pair with plate number 1 (!); cat. only as single stamps 220EUR, with plate number by estimation + 100% (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Philately. Mi.1018, Cultural revolution 8F with lower margin (!) + Mi.1106 and 1107 (issued without gum); very fine, c.v.. 255EUR+ (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Philately. SHANGHAI LOCAL POST / 2x postcard with CDS SHANGHAI LOCAL POST AP.28/92 and AP.14.93; interesting (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Philately. airmail letter to Czechoslovakia, franked on front side with i.a. part of issue Mi.288-296, on reverse i.a. 3 stamps issue Scholars 1955 etc.., CDS BEIJING 56.7.4; toned as usual, interesting (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Philately. THE ANNA-LISA AND SVEN-ERIC BECKEMAN 'MANDARIN' COLLECTION - 1885 SMALL DRAGONS - 1894 DOWAGER EMPRESS 60TH BIRTHDAY - 1897 NEW CURRENCY SURCHARGE - 1897 RED REVENUES - CUSTOMS MAIL MATTER HANDSTAMPS. Auction held in 1998-1999 by Sotheby's & Corinphila, Hong Kong. A second part of the magnificent Beckeman collection. The Handbook & Catalogue including 246 colour plates (hardbound) and the auction text catalogues for Sale 3-4 (card covers). Including numerous exceptional Stamps and Covers. A splendid publication with beautiful colour illustrations. Scarce handbook in perfect condition (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image)

Philately. THE JANE & DAN STEN OLSSON COLLECTION OF THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF CHINA 1897-1941- THE LATER IMPERIAL AND EARLY REPUBLIC POST. Auction held in 1998-1999 by Interasia Auctions Limited, Hong Kong. Consisting of the Handbook with 54 colour plates (hardbound) and the separate Auction text catalogue (card covers). The outstanding collection of the Imperial Post, including may exceptional items. A reference handbook in perfect condition. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image)

Philately. THE REMARKABLE COLLECTIONS OF CHINA, FOREIGN OFFICES AND HONG KONG FORMED BY ADOLPHUS DIERCKING. Auction held in November 1956 by H. R. Harmer, London. Cardcovers, 48 pages - 552 lots. One of the most impressive China collections ever formed, including many exceptional items. A very scarce aution catalogue, much sought after, in very fine condition and including the prices realised. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image)