Asia, A grab-bag of goodies, with offerings from China (all periods), Korea, Macau and Malaya; China features material from the Imperial CIP Coiling Dragons onward, with solid Republic issues (mainly Junks and Sun Yat-sen/Martyrs), a sampling of mint early PRC, ROC (mostly used), Shanghai Local Post issues, covers with Foreign Offices in China usages, even a pretty set of Manchukuo-franked post cards; Korea is a mix of Imperial issues, South Korean souvenir sheets and various North Korean issues; Macau features a number of souvenir or miniature sheets, each in quantity; and Malaya consists of never hinged Silver Wedding issues from Johore (bottom margin plate number singles), Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca (left margin singles) and Pahang plus a used block of four $1 King George VI cancelled by "Singapore/Registration" strikes; uniformly clean and fresh, Very Fine on the whole, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,500-5,500

Asia, Delectably diverse accumulation, a bit of everything, presented on black cards, counterbook pages, manila stockcards and in glassines; we note Treaty Port cancels on Hong Kong Victoria and Edward definitives, a useful quantity of Hong Kong 1989 Royal Visit souvenir sheets; China Small Dragons, a Statistical Department-overprinted $1; a small array of Chinese Republic Sun Yat-sen issues including Japanese Occupations; PRC #962-964, 1076-1079, 1104-1107 and 1864-1871; Ryukyus including #18, C14-C18 and the wide-bar #192b; Taiwan #1109-1110, 1471-1474 and 1479-1482; even a Manchukuo Inaugural Flight postal card (uprated) to Japan, and more; overwhelmingly mint with much never hinged; excellent potential for the dealer, and great material for the collector, Very Fine overall, an interesting group; examine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Asia, Enticing array, mostly China, but with Hong Kong, Japan and Laos included as well; China comprises a mint and used hinged collection on album pages, from Coiling Dragons to CNC and Gold issues, with several Large Figure Dowager overprints, Provinces, Japanese Occupations, etc., plus a full sheet of 200 8¢ Dah Tung print Sun Yat-sens; PRC consists of five 1981-82 souvenir sheet First Day Covers, including Scott #1761; Hong Kong harbors an array of used Georges (including blocks, several of which with plate or sheet number) and mint Elizabeths, along with two King George VI definitive First Day Covers; Japan offers two engraved-image postal or post cards; Laos consists of multiple miniature sheets of four of the FAO issue (Scott #84a and 84b, with the 5k value's frame in brown and green, respectively); plus a trio of charming and beautiful "picture" post cards created from cut-up stamps, Fine to Very Fine, well worth inspection.
Estimate HK$ 3,500 - 4,500. Est. HK$3,500-4,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,500-4,500

Bhutan, 1973, Record stamps issue, 10ch to 9nu complete (Scott 152-152F), fresh and clean, Very Fine, a superb set of this storied issue.
Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150).
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,200-2,600

Bhutan, 1976, 2nu 25th Anniversary of the Colombo Plan, original artwork (Scott 231), splendid, hand-painted design measuring approximately 8½ x 6½ inches affixed to production card, with additional overlays, etc., added; the design was adopted for the 4ch value and the reverse shows a lovely pencil drawing of the design, Very Fine, a unique archival piece.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Bhutan, 1976, 1.25nu 25th Anniversary of the Colombo Plan, original artwork (Scott 234), outstanding, beautiful design in watercolors, complete with overlays; measures approximately 9½ x 8 inches, affixed to card, a splendid, superb design, Very Fine, unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Bhutan, 1976, 15ch 25th Anniversary of the Colombo Plan, original artwork (Scott 235), lovely, beautifully produced hand-painted design with overlays, approximately 9½ x 6 inches, mounted on card; design shows floral motif in yellow similar to the 2nu accepted design; minor paint loss at far left, Very Fine, striking and unique.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Bhutan, 1998, 15nu Seated Buddha, 50th Anniversary of India's Independence, original artist's work (Scott 1184), portraying the 15nu miniature sheet; a splendid, hand-painted design in the issued colors, approved and signed by the Director of Posts & Telegraphs; also includes like examples for the 3nu and 15nu issued stamps from this set—for a total of three items in all, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

Bhutan, 2001, 10nu to 20nu Choelong Trulsum miniature sheet, stamps' original artwork (Scott 1343), beautifully executed group of three items, each measuring approximately 2½ x 3½ inches, affixed to card, approved and signed by the Director of Posts & Telegraphs, Royal Government of Bhutan, Very Fine, splendid hand-painted designs.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Bhutan, Fantastic selection of hundreds of commercially used covers, excellent, extensive and diverse array of approximately 250-300, including many eye-catching frankings, Registered usages, bank mail, overseas usages, Official envelope stamp-franked covers (some addressed to the famous B.K. Todd, the man who created Bhutan's unique stamp-issuing policies), etc.; a lovely lot of seldom-offered material, Fine to Very Fine, specialist's delight; examine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Bhutan, Excellent accumulation, an extensive, clean and valuable holding including a nice single-volume collection in a Minkus album, with loads of unusual sets and miniature sheets, including 3-Ds, etc.; we also note many sets and sheets on counter pages, stocksheets, etc.; scores of colorful and unique sets, with much never hinged, Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Bhutan, Wonderful group of First Day Covers, from the First Issue on, excellent and highly unusual selection of perhaps 120-150 or so First Day Covers, from duplicated First Issue sets mostly to the mid-1970s; included are a wonderful array of striking cachet designs; bulk fresh, Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Cambodia, 1973, New Constitution souvenir sheet of 3, large proof (Scott 311a), a stunning, oversized (289 x 281 mm) press sheet of one on gummed stamp paper, with design of issued souvenir sheet at center, complete printed sheet markings (including date) at bottom, plus pencilled ink color notations at right, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a real beauty, not often seen.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Cambodia, Captivating compilation, comprising three booklets containing Scott #15a, 16a & 17a; #38-52 deluxe sheets complete; perforated souvenir sheets: #23a, 67a (2), 70a, 111a, 294a, 311a, 314a, 317a, C14a (lightly hinged), and C17a (2), plus over 80 imperforate singles, all in complete sets, with many margin singles (and even a few pairs); bright, fresh and clean throughout, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely holding, well worth the time to view.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-3,600

China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), the 1ca and 3ca values fresh mint (no gum), the 5ca fresh with great color and partial blue Peking seal cancel (a few nibbed perforations at top), Very Fine, nice group. Scott $2,425 (HK$ 19,090).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), nicely centered, Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $1,725 (HK$ 13,580).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), attractive, all-used group of six items, comprising two of each value; the 3ca includes plate flaw at bottom right variety (Chan #2d), etc.; couple smallish flaws here and there, mostly Fine to Very Fine, examine. Scott $3,450 (HK$ 27,160).
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$8,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$8,000-9,000

China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-2, 9. Scott 1-2, 9), a lovely used selection comprising 1ca and 3ca thin paper printings, plus a choice 5ca thick paper smooth perforation type, with perfect, bold Chefoo seal cancel, Very Fine, fresh. Scott $1,775 (HK$ 13,980).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green (Chan 1. Scott 1), an attractive example cancelled by somewhat light but near-maximum strike of "Customs/SEP [?]/78/Newchwang" dater; stamp with several faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance, but still an exceptionally early first-year usage, particularly scarce on the 1ca value. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), a lovely, fresh horizontal pair, cancelled by bold, centrally struck blue Peking seal cancel, Very Fine, remarkably fresh. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,300).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a lovely, fresh used example, cancelled by near-maximum strike of "Customs/NOV 5/78/Newchwang" dater; few trivial blunted perforations at right, Very Fine, an exceedingly early first-year usage from Newchwang. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000

China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a superb stamp, with incredibly intense color, cancelled by partial strike of "I.G. of Customs Peking" double-ring cancel in blue, Very Fine, a very scarce marking when found on the stamps themselves. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), 1ca bottom margin single, each value fresh and well-centered, 3ca with Customs cancel; 5ca minor trivial perforation crease at left, otherwise Very Fine, a lovely set. Scott $2,275 (HK$ 17,910).
Estimate HK$ 9,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$9,000-10,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$9,000-10,000

China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), each exceptionally fresh and absolutely sound, with the 5ca just a stunning example, Very Fine. Scott $2,275 (HK$ 17,910).
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$7,000-9,000

China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca green & 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 4-5. Scott 4-5), each fresh with bold colors, o.g.; the 3ca with a tiny paper speck by the dragon's head, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,700 (HK$ 13,390).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$6,000-8,000