Tibet, 1903 (25 June) envelope ("The Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Co. Ltd." imprint on flap) to "Captain W.R.Mc.D. Parr, Special Frontier Commission re., Yatung, Tibet…via Siliguri, Reinach P.O., Sikhim, India", redirected to "P.O. Khampajang, Tibet" bearing Hong Kong 5c. yellow pair (slight creasing) with violet firm's security handstamp and cancelled by "Victoria/Hong Kong" c.d.s., showing "Tuticorin" (14.7), "Kalimpong" (21.7) and "Rhenock/Darjeeling" (22 and 29.7) transit c.d.s. on reverse, fine and highly unusual. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000
The Hong Kong stamps are tied by "The Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Co. Ltd." security handstamp in violet.
The addressee, Captain Randall Parr, was a member of the Chinese Customs Service at Yatung, and, while serving as such, was also appointed as a Commissioner of the Special Frontier Commission. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 40,250.00
Closed..Dec-10-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 40250
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:2209
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Offices in Tibet, 1911 surcharged on Waterlow issue 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2, fine unused with part to much original gum, hinge remainders and some slight gum glazing from the protective mounts, the 2r. on $2 has small paper adherence. Chan T1-T11. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 23,000.00
Closed..Dec-10-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 23000
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:2210
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Offices in Tibet, 1911 surcharged on Waterlow issue 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2, mainly fine appearance unused with part to much original gum, except the 3a. on 16c. has foxed perfs., the 1r. on $1 is regummed and the 2r. on $2 has completely glazed gum from the protective mount. Chan T1-T11. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)