Great Britain and British Commonwealth British Post Offices in China
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3289
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British Offices in China, 1917-21 "China" overprint watermark multiple crown CA 1c. to $10, complete set of 16, plus shade of 50c. (2) and $1, fresh appearance with bright colours, fine to very fine mint ($3 guaranty h.s. on reverse), 10c. pinpoint thin, one 50c. and $1 shade faint yellowing on reverse. S.G. 1-17, 12a, 12b, 13a. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 8,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,200.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 9200
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3290
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British Offices in China, 1917-21 "China" overprint watermark multiple crown CA $2 carmine-red and grey-black block of four, very fine and very fresh mint with brilliant "white" gum. S.G. 14 cat. £900. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200 Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 5,520.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 5520
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3291
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British Offices in China, 1922-27 "China" overprint watermark multiple crown script CA 1c. to $2 set of 11 (2c., 4c., 8c., 10c, are block watermark), mint, good colours, few with toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 2, 3, 5, 6, 18, 21, 24-28. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,495.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 1495
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3292
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British Offices in China, 1918 (10 Sept.) censored envelope to New York via Shanghai (15.9) bearing "China" overprint 10c. tied by "British Post Office/Foochow" c.d.s., showing "Opened by/Censor/No." black on white censor tape at left tied by "Passed by/Censor/1414" violet circular h.s. on reverse, envelope neatly opened through censor label on reverse, fine and scarce. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,450.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 3450
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3293
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British Offices in China, 1919 (26 May) registered envelope to Chicago, U.S.A. via Shanghai (29.5) bearing "China" overprint 4c. and 8c. (2) tied by "Tientsin/Br. P.O./A" c.d.s., showing "R/Tientsin B.P.O./No. 2711" red framed h.s., part of back removed on opening, fine usage. Ex Rowell. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 2,990.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 2990
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3294
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British Offices in China, 1921 (16 July) printed-matter envelope (unsealed per regulations) to Germany, bearing "China" overprint 2c. tied by "British Post Office/Swatow/D" c.d.s., scarce printed-matter rate usage. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200 Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,185.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 2185
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3295
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British Offices in China, 1922 (5 Aug.) Shanghai local envelope bearing "China" overprint 1c. pair tied by "Shanghai B.P.O." c.d.s., fine local-rate usage. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 2,530.00
Closed..Dec-11-2018, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 2530
Sale No: 1118
Lot No:3296
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Cat No:Collection
British Offices in China, 1922 (31 Oct. & 14 Nov.) envelopes (2, one registered) from Tientsin to Hoihow, bearing multi-value "China" overprint frankings, the former with light "Hoihow" Br. PO and the latter with "Kiungchow" bilingual Chinese PO arrival c.d.s., fine. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000
See lots 3358-3360 under "Wei Hai Wai" for scarce "China" overprint adhesive and stationery usages from the late Mick Goldsmith's outstanding collection of that Treaty Port. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)