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| 6076 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 2 r. on $ 2 claret & bright yellow, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, of superb fresh colour, top pair lightly mounted og., the lower pair unmounted og. Extremely
rare with just 2'700 stamps issued Scott 11 = $ 6'480+ / Gi = £ 8'000+. Provenance: Collection Arnold C. Waterfall, Robson Lowe, Basel, 27 Oct 1978, lot 2202 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,750.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6077 |
o |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): $ 2 claret & bright yellow, a very fine used example, centred to base, cancelled by large part "LHASA" cds in black. Rare, just 2'700 stamps printed Scott 11 = $ 1'800 / Gi = £
1'600. Note: After the Chinese Revolution of October 1911, the Chinese garrisons in Tibet withdrew, with the positions of postal officials becoming dangerous. The Post Offices at Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse ceased to function by December 1911.
Provenance: Collection Charles Duggan, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 Oct 1980 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6078 |
o |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): $ 2 claret & bright yellow, a very fine used example, centred to right, cancelled by large part "LHASA" cds in black. Rare, just 2'700 stamps printed Scott 11 = $ 1'800 / Gi = £
1'600. Note: After the Chinese Revolution of October 1911, the Chinese garrisons in Tibet withdrew, with the positions of postal officials becoming dangerous. The Post Offices at Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse ceased to function by December 1911.
Provenance: Collection Charles Duggan, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 Oct 1980 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6079 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green and 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, each in used blocks of four backed on rice paper, each neatly cancelled by "YATUNG - TIBET" circular datestamps
(Hellrigl C15) centrally struck in black. Scarce multiples Scott 1/3 = $ 540+ / Gi = £ 244+. Provenance: Spink China, Hong Kong, 15 Jan 2012, lot 1581 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6080 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): Album page with 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange used, delightful ½ a. on 2 c. deep green in a sheet marginal used block of six cancelled by two complete strikes of "CHABDO - TIBET"
datestamps; 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet tied to small piece by complete "LHASA TIBET" cds in black and 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake cancelled by part "YATUNG - TIBET" cds in black. A scarce and attractive group Scott 1/4 = $ 40+ / Gi = £ 175+. Note: The
designs for the Chinese cancellations were evidently taken from the ubiquitous Chinese "Dollar Chops" of the 1890's. Provenance: Collection Tony & Pat Wheeler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 March 1978 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6081 |
piece |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): The complete set of eleven values surcharged in black in Shanghai in three languages, from 3 pies to 2 rupees, fine used, generally fresh and very fine, with the $ 1 and $ 2 values each tied
to small piece. Cert. BPA (2014) Scott 1/11 = $ 3'635 / Gi = £ 3'000. Provenance: Cavendish, Derby, 18 June 2014, lot 1262 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 850.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6082 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): The complete set of eleven values surcharged in black in Shanghai in three languages, from 3 pies to 2 rupees, generally fresh and very fine, part to large part og. A rare set Scott 1/11 = $
3'255 / Gi = £ 3'500. Note: Just 2'700 of the $ 2 value were issued. This is the first postage stamp printed with an overprint in three languages: Chinese, Tibetan and in English as most mail was considerably quicker if sent via India.
Provenance: Collection Arnold C. Waterfall, Robson Lowe, Basel, 27 Oct 1978, lot 2199 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 850.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6083 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): The complete set of eleven values used on piece with the nine values from 3 p. 1 c. to 12 a. on 50 c. green, all used and to pieces with fine "GYANTSE - TIBET" datestamps in black (Hellrigl
C11), extremely rare 1 r. on $ 1 red & flesh in a block of four centrally cancelled "YATUNG - TIBET" datestamp in black and 2 r. on $ 2 claret & brown-yellow tied to small piece tied by "LHASA - TIBET" cds in black, an exceptional set with
the multiple being extremely rare Scott = $ 6'335+ / Gi = £ 5'400+. Provenance: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 29 April 1996, lot 584 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,200.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6084 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): The wonderful unused collection (75 items) with 3 pies on 1 c. brownish-orange with a block of four and five single examples; ½ a. on 2 c. deep green in an interpanneau block of
18, a horizontal strip of four and five single examples, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet in an unused interpanneau block of 19, a horizontal strip of four and five single examples, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake in a block of six, a pair and 8 single examples; 2½ a.
on 10 c. dull blue in a block of six, a pair and 6 single examples; 3 a. on 16 c. olive-green in a block of eight and 5 single examples; 4 a. on 20 c. maroon in a block of nine and 5 single examples; 6 a. on 30 c. vermilion in a block of four and 6
single examples; 12 a. on 50 c. green in a pair and 6 single examples; 1 r. on $ 1 red & flesh with no less than 10 examples and rare $ 2 claret & bright yellow, with three fine single examples; extraordinarily fine for such a rare and
wonderful accumulation in remarkably fresh and fine quality Scott = $ 22'200+ / Gi = £ 27'500+. Provenance: Most ex collection Arnold C. Waterfall Robson Lowe, Basel, 24-27 Oct 1978, ex lots 2197 and 2198 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 7,500.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6085 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, a horizontal and a vertical interpanneau margin pair, this last contemporarily defective on one corner, used on 1911 cover to Lhasa tied by "GYANTSE - TIBET" datestamps
(Hellrigl C11) in black with "LHASA - TIBET" arrival cds (Hellrigl C12) on reverse. Despite the imperfection a not unattractive and very rare commercial usage of the 'Number One' (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6086 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, four examples used on reverse of 1911 cover to Gyantse, tied by circular "LHASA TIBET" datestamps in black (Hellrigl C16) with information strike adjacent and faint
"GYANTSE - TIBET" arrival (Hellrigl C11) in black. The cover internally backed for protection but a rare franking. Signed Hellrigl, Dr. Orth. Provenance: Collection "Everest", Harmers, London, 20 Dec lot 193 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6087 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 3 p. in 1 c. brownish-orange in a vertical pair and ½ a. on 1 a. deep green in a vertcal strip three and a vertical pair, used on registered red-band cover from Lhasa to Yatung all tied by
four strikes of "LHASA - TIBET" datestamps in black (Helrigl C12) with fine arrival of "YATUNG - TIBET" alongside in black (Hellrigl C15). Reverse with repeated Lhasa despatch datestamp alongside framed "LHASA" registration cachet (Hellrigl C21) in
black. Superb and very rare. Provenance: Collection Tony & Pat Wheeler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 March 1979, lot 2518 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,200.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6088 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange (two horizontal pairs) and single 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake all used on 1912 red band cover from Yatung to Pharijong, the adhesives individually tied by circular "YATUNG"
datestamps in black (Hellrigl C5). Receiving cds at left of circular "PHARIJONG F.P.O. No. 81" circular datestamp (May 3) in black (Hellrigl B39). A magnificent and very rare cover (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6089 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 3 p. in 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 1 a. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet and 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake, all used on cover and tied by superb strikes of "CHABDO - TIBET" datestamps in black
(Hellrigl C10). Philatelic with Chinese address only and some discolouration to the adhesives but an extremely rare franking and cancellation. Provenance: Harmers, New York, 13 March 1979, lot 1342 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6090 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake and 2½ a. on 10 c. dull blue, all used on 1911 registered cover to Attungal, India tied by
"YATUNG - TIBET" datestamps in black with framed "R / YATUNG" registration cachet, together with India 1901/11 2 a. mauve and 1906 ½ a. green (Gi 125 + 149) tied by "YATUNG - TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" cds's (Sept 1) with "YATUNG - TIBET / F.P.O. No. 70"
handstamped registration label in blue (Hellrigl B83). Reverse with Attungal arrival cds (Sept 9). A fresh and fine combination usage (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 600.00
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| 6091 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake and 2½ a. on 10 c. dull blue, all used on 1911 registered cover to Darjeeling tied by "LHASA
TIBET" datestamps in black with framed "R / LHASA" registration cachet and "YATUNG - TIBET" transit all on obverse and reverse with India 1906 ½ a. green and 1 a. carmine pair (Gi 149/150) tied by "YATUNG - TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" cds's (Aug 18) with
handstamped registration label of same adjacent and Darjeeling arrival cds (Aug 21). Some slight dulling of colour on the 1 anna adhesive but the cover would benefit by being opened for Exhibit display - rare and most attractive (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6092 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911: 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake and 2½ a. on 10 c. dull blue, all used on 1911 registered cover to Darjeeling tied by "LHASA
TIBET" datestamps in black with framed "R / LHASA" registration cachet and "YATUNG - TIBET" transit all on obverse and reverse with India 1906 ½ a. green and 1 a. carmine pair (Gi 149/150) tied by "YATUNG - TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" cds's (Aug 18) with
handstamped registration label of same adjacent and Darjeeling arrival cds (Aug 21). Some slight dulling of colour on the 1 anna adhesive but the cover would benefit by being opened for Exhibit display - rare and most attractive (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6093 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake and 2½ a. on 10 c. dull blue all used on registered 1911 cover to Darjeeling, India tied
by "LHASA TIBET" circular datestamps (Hellrigl C16) with fine information strike and framed LHASA registration cachet (Hellrigl C21) below. Superb strike of "YATUNG - TIBET" transit on reverse (Hellrigl C15) and passed to Indian Post Office for
onward transmission, franked by 1906 ½ a. green and 1 a. carmine pair (Gi 149+150) tied by "YATUNG-TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" cds (Aug 3) in black with registration label (Hellrigl B65A) alongside, tied by Darjeeling arrival cds (Aug 5). The cover
sensibly opened for Exhibit display but somewhat adhered to mounting card, a rare and particularly attractive combination usage. Note: The addressee, W.S. O'Sullivan was a serious philatelist and the finder of the unused large blocks of the Nepal
1917 ½ a. orange - see Corinphila sale 206, lot 3191 and Corinphila sale 367, lot 169. Provenance: Collection Tony & Pat Wheeler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 March 1979 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6094 |
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 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange and ½ a. on 2 c. deep green (on reverse) and obverse with 3 p. on 1 c. brownish-orange, ½ a. on 2 c. deep green, 1 a. on 4 c. scarlet, 2 a. on 7 c. crimson-lake,
2½ a. on 10 c. dull blue, 3 a. on 16 c. olive-green and 4 a. on 20 c. maroon all used on registered 1911 cover to Peking, tied by "LHASA TIBET" circular datestamps (Hellrigl C16) with fine information strike and framed LHASA registration cachet
(Hellrigl C21) at left. Passed to Indian Post Office for onward transmission, franked by India 1906 ½ a. green and 1903 4 a. olive (Gi 149+128) tied by "YATUNG-TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" cds (Nov 4) in black with "YATUNG-TIBET / VIA SILIGURI" registration
label alongside. Faults to the two Chinese adhesives on reverse due to photographic corner usage but a scarce and attractive item (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
| 6095 |
cover |
 Chinese Post Offices 1911 (March): ½ a. on 1 a. deep green, a horizontal pair with slight staining from the adhesive used, on reverse of cover to Gyantse, tied by "LHASA - TIBET" circular datestamp in black (Hellrigl C12) with
information strike on obverse, "GYANTSE - TIBET" arrival cds in black (Hellrigl C11) adjacent to the adhesives on reverse. A fine and rare cover. Cert. RPSL (1987). Provenance: Christie's, London, 14 May 1987, lot 2545 (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM |
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