Japanese Occupation of China, Massive old-time hoard, 1931-45, an inspiring mint and used selection (with some mint never hinged) of literally thousands, housed on a stack of 8½ x 11 inch manila stocksheets plus a one-volume collection identified by Scott and Ma numbers on homemade pages; included are scores of multiples, items still in their original glassines, unlisted varieties alongside many Ma-listed types, etc.; even note several Military postal cards, Fine to Very Fine, a treasure trove for the specialist. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Japanese Occupation of China, Solid nearly all-mint collection, 1941-45, in mount strips on Minkus pages, with each stamp identified by Scott number; all but a couple mint, with each fresh and clean; includes #1N54, 1N55; 2N1-2N5, 2N24, 2N57, 2N58, 2N67, 2N121; 3N1, 3N58; 4N4, 4N25a, 4N48, 4N48a; 5N1, 5N1a, 5N161; 7N1, 7N56; 8N53, etc.; while the stamps are fresh, the pages are toning from the adhesive used to attach the mounts, and are a bit musty—give these a new home, Fine to Very Fine with better, a nice foundation on which to build.
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Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Manchukuo, 1937, narrow space surcharge on 3rd China Mail, 2½f on 2f yellow green, surcharge inverted (Chan MK104a. Scott 105a. J.S.C.A. 108va), right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged; light overall toning, Fine. Scott $2,800+ (HK$ 22,050). Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Manchukuo, Airmail, 1945, Patriotic Aviation Fund (unissued) complete (Chan MKU2. J.S.C.A. U1-4), set of two se-tenant pairs, fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, rare and popular items, in as immaculate condition as one might hope to find. Est. HK$60,000-80,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$60,000-80,000

Manchukuo, Powerful Specialized Collection, 1932-45, the singles complete, mounted on Minkus pages, plus specialized material on home-made quadrille pages, including overprint varieties (shifts, inverts, etc.), vignette varieties, plate flaws, Post Office seals, booklet panes, cancels (including Chinese-applied daubs to obliterate "Year 2" Manchukuo references), blocks of four of #1-18, 83-100 and 121-126, etc., etc.; all fresh, generally Very Fine, an impressive and comprehensive holding; see it all online.
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Est. HK$12,000-16,000