Hong Kong, 1862-63 no watermark 2c. to 96c., plus 2c. deep brown shade, unused (without gum or regummed) or large part original gum (8c.), rich colours and fresh appearance, 48c. small faults, otherwise sound and fine to very fine set, a very attractive set of this difficult issue. S.G. 1-7, 1a.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 2c. to 96c. imperf. plate proofs on thin glazed card overprinted "Cancelled" complete set of nine, fresh, usual light tone spots on reverse in places, 8c. light creasing, fine to very fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC perf. 12½ 4c. slate, unused with original gum that has partially dried into the paper (certificate harshly says without gum), good colour and intact perforations, showing unpunched out perforation chads at bottom and left, fine to very fine example of this rare unused stamp. S.G. 9f cat. £12,000.
Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000

Expertisation: B.P.A. certificate (1984). Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$18,000-22,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 8c. (2) in pale dull orange and bright orange respectively, unmounted mint (the first) with crackly gum (and related creasing) or mint with large part to much original gum, fresh with rich colour, the former tiny inclusion at upper right, fine to very fine and attractive pair. S.G. 11, 11b cat. £1075.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 12c. pale blue corner block of six showing current number "12", very fine and fresh unmounted mint (hinged in margin), light gum creasing in margin (crossing into and affecting only the upper right stamp). S.G. 12a.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 18c. lilac, unused (redistributed gum), good colour with sharp impression, fresh appearance, some improved perfs. at left, a fine appearing example of this elusive unused stamp. S.G. 13 cat. £7000.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000 Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 24c. deep green, rich colour, fine to very fine and fresh mint with large part to much original gum. S.G. 14b cat. £1300.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 30c. vermilion, variety watermark inverted, mint with full original gum, couple tiny light tones, fine to very fine and rare. S.G. 15w cat. £3000.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 30c. mauve, variety watermark inverted, very fine and fresh mint with "white" gum, deep rich colour and perfect centring, choice example of this scarce variety. S.G. 16w cat. £1400.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC 2c. to 96c. set (less 18c. and 96c. olive-bistre) with shades (including additional 24c., 30c. vermilion, 48c., 96c.), unused or mint, fresh appearance with bright colours, some faults, fine or fine appearance with many sound examples (17 stamps). S.G. 8-12, 14-17, 19, 19a.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Hong Kong, 1863-71 watermark crown CC mint selection comprising 2c. (3), 4c. (3), 6c., 8c., 12c., 24c., 30c. mauve and 96c. brownish black, fresh, few small faults (including 96c. tiny gum thin), fine to very fine or fine appearance, a very nice selection of scarce original gum examples from this difficult set (13). S.G. 8/19a.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Hong Kong, 1876-77 16c. on 18c. lilac, unused (redistributed gum), fresh with rich colour, sound, very fine appearance. S.G. 20; Yang 20d cat. £2250.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Hong Kong, 1877 16c. yellow, mint with large part "white" original gum, fresh with good colour, fine. S.G. 22 cat. £2000.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Hong Kong, 1880 5c. on 8c. bright orange, mint (part paper hinge remnant), very fine and very fresh with white gum and rich colour, choice. S.G. 23 cat. £1100.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Hong Kong, 1880 10c. on 16c. yellow, mint with large part original gum, fresh appearance with good colour, few faint age traces on reverse and short bend at left, fine to very fine. S.G. 26 cat. £4250.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000 Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Hong Kong, 1880 10c. on 16c. yellow, unused (regummed), fresh appearance with rich colour, fine to very fine. S.G. 26 cat. £4250.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000 Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Hong Kong, 1880 10c. on 24c. green, fine to very fine and fresh mint with large part to much original gum (some slightest traces of yellowing on few perf. tips on reverse). S.G. 27 cat. £1500.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

See lot 3311 in Foochow under "Treaty Ports" for a cover with the earliest recorded usage of the 1880 5c. blue. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Hong Kong, 1882-96 watermark CA 10c. dull mauve, fine to very fine and fresh mint, single faintly yellowed perf. tip on reverse noted for accuracy, a scarce mint stamp in nice condition. S.G. 36 cat. £1000.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, 1885 20c. on 30c. to $1 on 96c. set of three, fine to very fine mint, the 20c. and $1 with unusual fresh gum for this issue that normally has yellowish gum (particularly on the $1, when encountered with original gum). S.G. 40-42 cat. £1350.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Hong Kong, 1891 20c. on 30c. to $1 on 96c. set of three (20c. is the yellow-green shade), fine to very fine mint. S.G. 45-47 cat. £1270.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Hong Kong, 1891 20c. on 30c. grey-green with additional Chinese character surcharge, variety character at each side, fine to very fine and fresh mint (few black fibres on reverse). S.G. 48; Yang 45e.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1891 50c. on 48c. dull purple with additional Chinese character surcharge, variety characters double, fine to very fine mint with large part faintly yellowish original gum. S.G. 49 var; Yang 46b.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Hong Kong, 1891 50c. on 48c. dull purple with additional Chinese character surcharge, variety characters at right, unused with part original gum (paper hinge remnant), yellowed gum with lightly toned perf. tips at top, fine. S.G. 49 var.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Hong Kong, 1891 Jubilee 2c. carmine thick B and beveled L [2], mint (large part to much original gum), very fresh with resplendent colour and luxuriant "white" gum, faintest horizontal bend and tiny album offset trace on reverse noted for accuracy, very fine and choice. S.G. 51 cat. £475.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Hong Kong, 1891 Jubilee 2c. carmine thick B and beveled L [2], mint (lightly evenly yellowed gum), pinpoint inclusion at top and tiny corner perf. crease at upper left, fine to very fine. S.G. 51 cat. £475.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200