Austrian Offices in China, 1904 envelope from Pola, Austria to a member of the Austro-Hungarian Military Detachment in Peking bearing Austria 5h. pair and showing "K.u.K. Gesandtschafts/Wachdetachement/Peking" and "Peking/Deutsche Post" c.d.s. adjacent, 1907 postcard to Hungary bearing Austria 5h., cancelled by "K.u.K. Gesandtschafts/Wachdetachement/Peking" c.d.s., 1908 envelope to Vienna bearing Austria 8h., cancelled by "K.u.K. Kriegsmarine/S.M.S./Leopard" c.d.s., and 1911 registered official envelope (reduced at left) to Vienna showing "K.u.K. Marinedetachement/in Peking" c.d.s.; also pieces (4) bearing Austria or Hungary stamps with similar c.d.s. Fine to very fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Belgian Offices in China, 1908 proposed "Chine" overprint type I on Belgium 10c., "Chine" surcharge type II (10 mm. thicker letters) 4c. on 10c., and type III (11mm. thinner letters) 4c. on 10c., each with label at foot and handstamped "Specimen" diagonally in black or violet, fine to very fine mint (the first without gum), a couple of negligible faults. Rare. Ex Laurie Franks, each with "SR" (Samuel Ray) handstamp on reverse. Chan FEB4, FEB10, FEB17.
Estimate 10,000 - 12,000 Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$10,000-12,000

Russian Offices in China, 1903 (3 Jan.) envelope to Yssingeaux, France (13.2) bearing Russia "Kitai" 10kop., cancelled by "Pekin/Pochtov. Kontora/1" c.d.s., fine.
Estimate 700 - 900 Est. HK$700-900 (Image1)

Est. HK$700-900

Russian Offices in China, 1903 (25 Jan.) registered envelope to Copenhagen, Denmark (5.4) bearing Russia "Kitai" 1kop., 2kop. (2), 3kop., 5kop. and 7kop., cancelled by "Pekin/Pochtov. Kontora/1" c.d.s., with printed registration label adjacent, 29mm. tear at top left well away from stamps, very fine and a scarce destination. Ex Dr. Raymond Casey.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Russian Offices in China, 1903 (8 Sept.) registered envelope to Budapest, Hungary (1.10) "Via Siberia" and Warsaw (17/30.9) bearing on reverse C.I.P. 20c. with interpane margin at right, cancelled by "Tientsin" bilingual c.d.s., in combination with Russia "Kitai" 10kop. pair, tied by "No. 13 Polev. Pocht. Kon./Priamur Okr." (Field Post Office No. 13) c.d.s., showing "Registered" h.s. adjacent, and "R/Tientsin (China)" h.s. and Russian "Inkou/Field P.T. Agency" registration label on reverse, very fine and appealing registered usage.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000 Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Russian Offices in China, 1908 (27 Feb.) Hong Kong K.E.VII 1c. postal stationery message card to Vladivostok, cancelled by "Chefoo/British P.O." c.d.s., with additional Russia "Kitai" 3kop. tied by "Chifu" c.d.s. (14.2 Julian calendar date), fine and unusual combination.
Estimate 2,500 - 3,000

Provenance: Dr. Raymond Casey, David Feldman (Geneva), 12.12.2012, lot 10105. Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Russian Offices in China, 1915 (5/18 July) censored envelope to Copenhagen, Denmark (13.8) bearing "Kitai" 10kop., cancelled by "Chifu" small double-ring d.s., and 1916 (2 Sept.) "Kitai" 4kop. postal stationery card censored to Copenhagen, cancelled by "Hankow Poste Russe/a" c.d.s., fine.
Estimate 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Russian Offices in China, 1905-17 postcards (7, one unaddressed), including 1908 cards (2) to France each bearing 1kop. + 3kop. cancelled by "Manchuria Vokz." oval d.s., 1915 censored card to the Netherlands bearing "Kitai" 4kop. cancelled by "Shankhai Zagranich P. Kontora/a" double-ring d.s., and 1917 Red Cross prisoner of war censored postcard bearing Arms 3c. on 3kop. cancelled by "Tyantszin Russkaya Pocht" double-ring d.s., fine.
Estimate 2,500 - 3,000 Est. HK$2,500-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Russian Offices in China, 1899-1920, a mint or unused and used stock, with better items and blocks and large multiples, generally very good to fine (hundreds).
Estimate 5,000 - 6,000 Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-6,000

Russian Offices in China, Chinese Eastern Railway : 1906 (17 Sept.) postcard to France (15.10) bearing Russia Arms 1kop. and 3kop., cancelled by "Vladivostok/264/Kharbin" oval d.s., fine.
Estimate 1,200 - 1,500 Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Laos, 1953-76 selection of signed sunken die proofs with embossed seal, épreuves de luxe, imperf. blocks of four and sheetlets, including 1963 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1966 UNESCO and 1968 WHO, some toning, otherwise mainly fine (approx. 110 items).
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000 Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Laos, 1956-72 United Nations selection, comprising 1956 set of six imperf. blocks of four, 1965 (Sept.) Mother and Child Protection 35k. signed sunken die proofs (2) in brown with embossed seal, épreuve de luxe and imperf. block of four, 1965 (Nov.) 20th Anniv. 5k. signed sunken die proofs (2) with embossed seal in emerald and lilac rose respectively, set of three in épreuves de luxe and imperf. blocks of four, 1972 Economic Commission 40k. signed sunken die proof in dark green with embossed seal, some toning (particularly in the earliest set), much fine to very fine (19).
Estimate 800 - 1,000 Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$800-1,000

Laos, 1958-67 Red Cross selection, comprising 1958 Air set of four épreuves de luxe and imperf. blocks of four, 1963 Centenary 4k. signed sunken die proofs (2) in orange-red with embossed seal, set of seven épreuves de luxe and imperf. blocks of four (signed), 1967 Laotian Red Cross 10th Anniv. 20k. + 5k. signed sunken die proofs (4) in various colours with embossed seal and set of three épreuves de luxe and imperf. blocks of four, generally light toning, otherwise mainly fine (31).
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Laos, 1964 People of Laos set of four signed sunken die proofs in various colours with embossed seal (2 sets), épreuves de luxe and imperf. blocks of four, together with miniature sheet imperf. and perf. unmounted mint, some light toning, mainly fine (18).
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Laos, 1985" overprint 50k. corner horizontal imprint strip of three, the middle stamp variety "1895" instead of "1985", very fine unmounted mint. Scott 676Bo.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000