Macao, 1911, Numbered Label, 1a black, no. 512, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 162  $525. $0 (Image)

Macao, 1913, 4a-47a King Carlos Issue complete, without gum as issued, strong vivid colors throughout, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely set. Scott No. 195-205  $1,398. $0 (Image)

Macao, 1948, Scenic Views, 1a-5p complete, set of 12, o.g., never hinged, all fresh with rich colors, a Very Fine set, scarce in never hinged condition. SG No. 410/418, 420/422. Scott No. 324-335  $659 for hinged. $0 (Image)

Macao, January 1st, 1840, dateline on fresh 3-page typeset letter to Rev. Charles Robinson in Siam with "Mission" inscribed in top right corner, letter with manuscript "To the Am.(erican) Mission in Siam" and docketed "Canton Mission" on inside flap, interesting letter regarding the Opium War between Great Britain and China and the halting of trade between the two countries, naval engagements, mention works of various missions in Southeast Asia, etc., Very Fine, a very rare early letter from the Canton Mission in Macao. Estimate  $5,000 - 7,500. Due to the Opium Wars, the Missionary's in Canton were forced to take refugee in Portuguese Macau. During this period the American Missionary Society had there own courier system due to security and reliability. Additionally, there was no organized postal system between China and Siam. Local couriers carried inland mail and for international mail by ship captains or pursors. This was probably carried by South Sea junk or sloop. $0 (Image)

Macao, July 10st, 1840, dateline on 3-page typeset letter to Rev. Charles Robinson in Bangkok with "Mission/From Canton Mission, Nov 6, 1841" inscribed in top right corner, letter with manuscript "To the Mission A.B.C.F.M. in Siam", interesting letter regarding missionary work on China, the Opium War between Great Britain and China with many details of fighting and bloodshed, etc., Very Fine, a very rare early letter from the Canton Mission in Macao. Estimate  $5,000 - 7,500. $0 (Image)