Hong Kong, 1868 (22 Apr.) entire from Galle, Ceylon to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong (6.5) bearing Chalon CC watermark 1d. deep blue strip of five cancelled oval of bars, showing "Galle/Paid" red origin c.d.s. adjacent and "Hong Kong/C" arrival c.d.s. in blue on reverse, couple minor mended tears, a lovely example of the 5d. rate to Hong Kong.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000 Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Hong Kong, 1874 (19 Sept.) entire to Lyon, France (30.10) "Via Marseille" (29.10) bearing 24c. green tied "B62", with "Bourjau & Co./Hong Kong" blue sender's h.s. and "P.D." red h.s. adjacent and "Hong Kong/A" c.d.s. on reverse, rated "1/-" (2 x 12c. quarter-ounce rate to France via Marseille). From the Philippe Orsetti collection. S.G. 14.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Hong Kong, 1897 (21 Mar.) Iran 16c. stationery envelope from Jolfa, East Azerbaijan to Hong Kong (22.5) "Via Bushire (c.d.s.) & Bombay", Tuticorin (3.5) and Colombo (4.5), with transit and arrival backstamps on reverse, central vertical fold, fine and scarce incoming postal stationery usage from Persia. From the PF Collection.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1899 (20 Dec.) O.H.M.S. envelope to Chemulpo, Korea, showing "Service des Postes" red circular h.s., with "Hong Kong/C" despatch, "Incheon" Chinese-character red directional h.s. (at foot), and native c.d.s. adjacent and "Ninsen/I.J.P.O." (8.1.00) c.d.s. on reverse, fine and fresh.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, 1934 (23 Jan.) local registered envelope franked with 3c., 4c. and 8c. (2) postage meter imprints.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Hong Kong, 1940 (4 Nov.) envelope to Seattle, U.S.A. franked with 10c (4) postage meter imprints, very late usage of the first Hong Kong postage meter type (the Universal Midget) that had been rendered pretty much obsolete by 1936 by the Neopost meter, as well as unusual overpayment on metered mail (rate was 35c. for double surface rate letter).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1941 (Oct.-Dec.) envelopes (3) addressed to Hong Kong from the U.K. (franked with postage meter), U.S.A. (one stamp damaged) and Canada (with original enclosure and censored) showing service suspended and return markings, with the outbreak of the Pacific War.
Estimate HK$ 600 - 800 Est. HK$600-800 (Image1)

Est. HK$600-800

Hong Kong, Paid Circular h.s: 1882 (9 Jan.) O.H.M.S. envelope to Foochow (4 (sic?).1 Br. P.O.) showing "Paid" circular h.s. in red and "Hong Kong/G" c.d.s. adjacent, endorsed "not known at Foochow", the earliest recorded date for the handstamp per Proud.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

The circular "Paid" handstamp was used on official mail, as well as circulars, invitations, cards, patterns, bills, almanacs, etc. for addresses in Hong Kong and the Treaty Ports (but not Macau) sent to the Post Office in batches of not less than ten of uniform size and weight unstamped. Postage at the rate of one cent each was paid in cash or charged to the sender's account.

The above lot and the following four lots bearing the handstamp come from Philippe Orsetti's collection. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Hong Kong, 1890 (1 Sept.) unsealed (per regulations for printed matter) local long envelope ("China Traders' Insurance Co." embossed imprint on flap) to E.D. Sassoon & Co., showing "Paid" circular h.s. in red and "Hong Kong/B" c.d.s. adjacent, staple hole at left and light vertical fold at centre (away from markings), fine local bulk mail usage of the handstamp.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Hong Kong, 1891 (22 Apr.) registered mourning envelope (G.P.O. return address) to Birmingham, England (2.6) bearing 2c. carmine tied "B62" showing "Paid" circular h.s. in red, "Hong Kong/B" c.d.s. and "R" in circle h.s. adjacent, fine and unusual usage on official registered mail.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Hong Kong, 1895 (19 Aug.) unsealed envelope ("Wm. Schmidt & Co./Gun-Makers" embossed imprint on flap and opened out for display) to the Engineer-in-Chief of the Customs, Shanghai (24.8) showing "Paid" circular h.s. in red and "Hong Kong/E" despatch c.d.s. adjacent and very fine "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring arrival d.s. in blue on reverse, a little damaged at upper right with cellotape mending, nevertheless a very unusual usage ending in the Customs Post.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Hong Kong, 1897 (30 Mar.) unsealed envelope to Canton showing "Paid" circular h.s. in red and "Hong Kong" despatch c.d.s. adjacent, fine usage to a Treaty Port.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, Returned Letter Office : 1953 (2 Apr.) printed O.H.M.S ("His" changed to "Her") Returned Letter local envelope to Jardine Engineering Corp., showing "Returned Letter Office/Hong Kong" c.d.s. and bearing on reverse Postage Due 20c., cancelled by "Hong Kong/3" c.d.s. (6.4) for charges, fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Post Office : 1912 (11 Mar.) postcard locally used, bearing K.E.VII 1c. brown tied by "Hong Kong University/Post Office" c.d.s., couple small imperfections, fine first day usage of the cancellation.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1912 (11 Mar.) "Graça" local envelope, bearing K.E.VII 2c. deep green tied by very fine strike of "Hong Kong University/Post Office" c.d.s., very fine first day envelope. From the Philippe Orsetti collection.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Hong Kong, 1912 (13 Mar.) "Graça" local envelope bearing K.E.VII 2c. deep green neatly tied by very fine "Hong Kong University/Post Office" c.d.s.; also included is a small piece bearing K.E.VII 1c. and 2c. tied by very fine strike of the c.d.s. (15.3). From the Philippe Orsetti collection.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Hong Kong, Selection of K.E.VII stamps (17) to 50c. and $2 (both 1904-07 and 1907-11, former with customary lightened head plate) showing large part "Hong Kong University/Post Office" special c.d.s., collected by date from 11 March to 16 March (less 13 March), couple duplicate dates/values, fine to very fine with very fine strikes.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Hong Kong, Airmails : 1928 (15 Nov.) Manila-Hong Kong first flight envelope, bearing Air overprint "L.O.F." 2c. and 4c. and Postage 4c., 10c., 20c., 30c. (2) and 1p., tied by "Manila/P.I." duplex, showing "Manila-Hong Kong/via British Far East Flight/First Air Mail" cachet in blue adjacent, with "Hong Kong" arrival c.d.s. (18.11) on reverse. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 1.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Hong Kong, 1928 (15 Nov.) Manila-Hong Kong first flight envelope, bearing Air overprint "L.O.F." 2c. and 4c. (2, straight edges) and Postage 30c. (3) and 1p., tied by "Manila/P.I." duplex, showing "Manila-Hong Kong/via British Far East Flight/First Air Mail" cachet in violet adjacent, with "Hong Kong" arrival c.d.s. (18.11) on reverse. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 1.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Hong Kong, 1928 (15 Nov.) Manila-Hong Kong first flight envelope, bearing Air overprint "L.O.F." 10c. vertical pair (straight edge) and Postage 20c., 30c. pair (straight edge) and 1p., tied by "Manila/P.I." duplex, showing "Manila-Hong Kong/via British Far East Flight/First Air Mail" cachet in violet adjacent, with "Hong Kong" arrival c.d.s. (18.11) on reverse. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 1.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Hong Kong, 1932 (11 July) Hong Kong-Manila special flight by Fernando Rein envelope, bearing K.G.V 20c. tied by "Hong Kong" c.d.s. (17.5) with special violet "Second Madrid-Manila" flight cachet adjacent and Manila arrival duplex (11.7) on reverse, signed by the pilot (very scarce thus), light ageing. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 12.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200

Although the stamp was cancelled in mid-May (as customary), the flight did not occur until 11 July because of delays. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1932 (11 July) Hong Kong-Manila special flight by Fernando Rein envelope, bearing K.G.V 10c. (2) tied by "Hong Kong" c.d.s. (16.5) with special violet "Second Madrid-Manila" flight cachet adjacent and Manila arrival duplex (11.7) on reverse. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 12.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Hong Kong, 1932 (4 Nov.) "Air Orient" airmail envelope to Saigon (8.11) carried on the return experimental flight of La Zelle, bearing K.G.V 5c. (2) and 10c. cancelled by "Hong Kong" c.d.s. in red, very fine. From the Philippe Orsetti collection. Webb No. 20.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, 1932 (4 Nov.) airmail envelope to Haiphong (5.11) via Hanoi (5.11) carried on the return experimental flight of La Zelle, bearing K.G.V 3c., 4c., 5c. and 8c. cancelled by "Hong Kong" c.d.s. in red. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 20.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1932 (4 Nov.) airmail envelope to London carried on the return experimental flight of La Zelle, bearing K.G.V 2c., 20c., 25c. and $1, cancelled by "Hong Kong" c.d.s. in red, light cover ageing. From the PF Collection. Webb No. 20.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200