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**China**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2777		CHINA, 1893 U.S. Postal Agency in China Cover. Originating in Foochow with greenish-blue "Local Post Agency, Foochow" bilingual handstamp, then affixed with pair of U.S. 1890, 5c Chocolate (223) in Shanghai and tied on cover by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, Sep 9, 9 AM 93" duplex datestamp, addressed to Ravenna, Ohio, blue Shanghai Local Post, San Francisco transit and Ravenna arrival backstamps, cover with faults incl. repair at bottom right, overall toning, peripheral edge nicks and piece missing from back center, Fine, despite the faults, this is an incredibly rare usage originating in Foochow and going through the U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
2778		CHINA, 1898 1c Red Postal Card to Vienna, Austria. Additionally franked with horizontal pair of Hong Kong 2c stamps tied on card by two strikes of "Shanghai FE 19 98" circular datestamp to Austria, "via Vancouver" directive at top, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
2779		Hong Kong, 1891, 10c Violet on Red (44; SG 38). Tied by "Shanghai C MR 4 98" circular datestamp on cover to Trenton N.J., with bold strike of "Foochow 1 Mar. 98" local post handstamp, stamp also tied by "Kobe, Japan Mar. 5" circular datestamp, back of cover with large Shanghai local post, Yokohama, New York and receiving datestamps, fresh and Very Fine, scarce double-rate use of the Hong Kong stamp on a cover carried by local post from Foochow to Shanghai and then cancelled in Shanghai (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
2780		Hong Kong, 1882-1902, 5c Ultramarine (40; SG 35). Vertical pair, tied by "Shanghai NO 12, 98" circular datestamps on cover to Trenton N.J., clear strike of "Foochow 9 NOV. 98" local post marking, also "Yokohama, Japan 19 Nov." transit circular datestamp, various markings on back incl. Shanghai local post, Kobe, Japan, New York and Trenton N.J., trivial edgewear, Very Fine, a scarce use of the Hong Kong stamps on a cover carried by local post from Foochow to Shanghai and then cancelled in Shanghai (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
2781		CHINA, 1898 Lungchow Registered Cover to Saigon, Indochina. Being franked by China, 1897, 1c, 2c, 4c and 10c I.C.P. Coiling Dragons, the 1c being a block of four with selvage at left and affixed to the reverse, all stamps tied on registered cover by multiple strikes of "Lungchow 15 DEC 98" bilingual large Dollar chop datestamp to Saigon, additionally franked with French Indochina 50c in Lang-Son and tied by Dec. 16 double-circle datestamp with an additional strike tying the 2c I.C.P., block on reverse tied by Haipong (Tonkin) transit and strike of Saigon arrival, registered crayon marks going through 2c and block on reverse, cover with faults incl. tone marks, file folds (affecting 2c and part of block on reverse), peripheral edge nicks, etc. FINE APPEARANCE. A VERY RARE REGISTERED USAGE AND BELIEVED TO BE ONE OF TWO KNOWN REGISTERED COVERS FROM LUNGCHOW BEARING CHINA I.C.P. STAMPS. Despite the faults which affect this cover, it's rarity should not be underestimated. The other known registered usage with China I.C.P. stamps from Lungchow is paying the registered triple rate and therefore received a French Indochina 40c stamp whereas this is a larger usage. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
2782		CHINA, 1900 1c Red Postal Card to Spandau, Germany. Additionally franked with a pair and single of China 1c Coiling Dragons, tied on card by multiple strikes of "Canton 26 Nov. 00" circular datestamp, Hong Kong 4c stamp added and tied by both a Hong Kong Nov. 27 circular datestamp and a boxed "I.P.O." marking, arrival marking, Very Fine and attractive (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2783		CHINA, 1901 1c Red Postal Card to Tilsit, Germany during Boxer Rebellion. Additionally franked with a single of China -1/2c Coiling Dragon, tied on card by "Tientsin 15 Dec. 00" circular datestamp with a clear strike of "K.D. Feldpost Exped/Des Ostasiatischen Expeditions Corps" handstamp applied in Peking, Tilsit arrival marking, Very Fine, an attractive card with clearing markings used during the Boxer Rebellion (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 150-200 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
2784		CHINA, 1901 1c Red Postal Card to Berlin, Germany. Additionally franked with a China 4c Coiling Dragon, both being cancelled by "Hangchow 26 Nov. 01" circular datestamp, two Hong Kong 2c stamps added and just tied to card by Shanghai Nov. 28 circular datestamp, Victoria (Hong Kong) backstamp and arrival marking, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
2785		CHINA, 1901 Picture Post Card to Mulhausen, Germany. Franked by China -1/2c, 1c and 2c Coiling Dragons, pair of the -1/2c and singles of the other two, tied on picture post card of Chinese militia with guns, by multiple "Swatow 19 Nov. 01" circular datestamp, additionally franked by Hong Kong 4c and tied by Hong Kong Nov. 20 circular datestamp as well as boxed "I.P.O.", Mulhausen arrival, card with some creases that effect one of the -1/2c stamps, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
2786		CHINA, 1903 1c Red Postal Card to Munich, Germany. Additionally franked with singles of China 1c and 2c Coiling Dragons, tied on card by multiple strikes of "Swatow 17 Apr. 03" circular datestamp, Hong Kong 4c stamp added and tied by a Hong Kong Apr. 18 circular datestamp, "I.P.O." marking and arrival marking, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
2787		CHINA, 1903 1c Red Postal Card to Herford, Germany. Additionally franked with singles of China 1c and 2c Coiling Dragons, tied on card by "Swatow 29 Jul. 03" circular datestamp, Hong Kong 4c stamp added and tied by a Hong Kong Jul. 30 circular datestamp, arrival marking, card with horizontal crease well away from adhesives, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction

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