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Postal History, Foreign continued...

Great Britain - Scotland continued...
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
441 CVR   image1850 Two Almost Identical Folded Letters from Scotland to Canada, both mailed from Argylshire, Scotland (FEB.6 and FEB.20, 1850 datelines inside) to Sault Ste Marie, Canada West, each through Liverpool (small oval L / A datestamps), Holland Landing U.C (datestamps in red) and Penetanguishene U.C. (datestamps in blue). One also has a boxed Campbelton transit datestamp in blue. Overall fine and written-up on two pages describing the route and the rate of “1/2” manuscript and “1/4cy” in circle handstamp. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
442 CVR   image1851 Folded Letter from Scotland to the United States, mailed from Glasgow on APR.25.1851 (octagonal despatch on front) to Philadelphia, via Liverpool (oval “L / A” datestamp dated APR.26), endorsed “Pr. Europa” and rated “38” handstamp, crossed-out and replaced with a manuscript “48”, very fine. Written-up onto pages explaining the rate, with a lovely picture and write-up of the steamer Europa. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
443 CVR   image1857 Folded Letter from Scotland to Canada, mailed from Glasgow on MAY.8.1857 (c.d.s. on front) to Quebec City (MAY.22.1857 receiver) via Liverpool (MAY.9.1857 transit in green and small oval “L / A / MY 9”), rated 10d Cy” handstamp and endorsed “Steamer Niagara”, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 50

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
Hong Kong
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
444 CVR   image1849 Stampless Folded Letter from Great Britain to Hong Kong, mailed (and written) on APR.24.1849 (Maltese Cross despatch in red) to Captain Lyons / H.M.S. Pilot / Hong Kong, with a JUN.13.1849 double ring receiver, endorsed "by overland India mail". Inside is a long letter written by Lyons' sister Minna, of which there is a very well done transcript. Accompanied by the owner's 8 page research on Edmund Lyons, all of the ships he worked on, his life, etc. Letter has aging and tears along the folds, still a fascinating item.

Estimate $ 250

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
445   image1850 Letter Written in Hong Kong, a 4 page letter datelined "Hong Kong 28 Nov 1850" written by Thomas C. Leslie to his mother in Scotland, of which there is a neat transcript. Letter only (no postal markings), very fine and interesting.

Estimate $ 250

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
446 CVR   image1898 (Mar.7) Imperial Chinese Cover from Taku, China to Scotland, a large Taku MAR.7.1898 "dollar chop" ties a 10c green Dragon issue, paying the rate to Shanghai, with large Shanghai MAR.11.1898 "dolllar chop" transit on back. Also a small Shanghai MAR.12.1898 c.d.s. ties a 10c Hong Kong stamp paying the U.P.U. rate to Scotland, with APR.1 Wishaw receiver and MAR.17 Hong Kong transit. Opened roughly at top, vertical crease and overall aging, still a scarce cover. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 750

Currently...C$45.00
Will close during Public Auction
447 CVR   image1898 (Oct.5) Hong Kong to England, mailed on OCT.5.1898 (5 small c.d.s. cancels) to Bridgewater England (proof-like strike of the Bridgewater squared circle dated NOV.8.1898), re-directed to another town (T...ton) where it arrived later the same day. Franked with five 2c Queen Victoria issue, and back flap reads "H.M.S. Centurion / China Station". Small tear on back flap, else very fine. Ex Ted Kerzner squared circle collection. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
448 CVR   image1901 (Jan.16) China Expeditionary Force Cover to Shanghai, an embossed India stationery envelope overprinted C.E.F. mailed from Peking (F.P.O.) on JAN.16.1901 to "T. Earle / Gnr / 16th Sikhs / China Expr Force / Shanghai". Back shows a Base Office JAN.17.1901 c.d.s., F.P.O. No.8 JAN.29 transit and a F.P.O. No.5 JAN.29 transit (Shanghai). Small tear at top does not detract, very fine and accompanied by two pictures of the "India troops in Shanghai". (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
449 CVR   image1901 (Nov.16) Cover from Canton China to San Francisco, a silk-fibre cover mailed from Canton on NOV.16.1901 (bilingual chops) tying 20c and 50c Chinese Imperial Post stamps paying the domestic rate to Victoria, Hong Kong. Two Victoria / Hong Kong NOV.17.1901 double circle c.d.s. tie two Hong Kong stamps (20c and 50c surcharges) which pay for the U.P.U. rate to the United States. These two stamps are also tied each by a boxed "I.P.O." handstamp. There is a San Francisco receiver dated DEC.18.1901. Opened on three sides for display, else scarce and fine.

Estimate $ 200

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
450 CVR   image1918 (May.8) British-American Tobacco Co., Ltd. Perfin Cover, mailed from Shanghai on MAY.8.1918 to Victoria, Australia with a partial Hong Kong transit on reverse and Wonthaggi / Vic JUN.20.1918 receiver on front, forwarded twice. The cover is franked with a single 10c Hong Kong issue, overprinted CHINA, with a private perfin, Fine-very fine.

Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
451 CVR   image1920 (Aug.10) British Offices in China Registered Cover to Canada, a stationery registered envelope with an embossed KGV 10c issue (overprinted "CHINA”) is uprated with a Hong Kong 10c blue KGV issue (with same overprint) mailed from Shanghai on AUG.10.1920 (“B.P.O." oval cancels) plus “SHANGHAI B.P.O." registration number box, to Vancouver, British Columbia (DEC.2.1920 double-oval registration receiver, plus c.d.s. on back). Bit of aging, still overall fine and scarce.

Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
452 CVR   image1937 (May.12) First Day Registered Cover for the Coronation Issue, a cacheted cover mailed registered on MAY.12.1937 (two registered Hong Kong c.d.s. tie all three stamps) addressed to Hong Kong and franked with the 4c, 15c and 25c KGVI Coronation issues. Offered on an album page which includes the three mint stamps. Cover has stain from the red company wax seal on back, else very fine.

Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
453 CVR   image1938 (Jan.15) Local Cover Franked with a 5c Postal Fiscal Issue, mailed to and from Hong Kong on JAN.15.1938, franked with a 5c green Stamp Duty issue, used in the period where these were officially authorized to be sold and used for postal purposes, from January 11 to January 21, 1938 (10 days only), due to a shortage of regular stamps. Displayed on an album page which includes a "Jardine Engineering Corp. Limited" memorandum sheet. Accompanied by a 1980 Lynn's Stamp News article explaining the usage. Very fine.

Estimate $ 50

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
454 CVR   image1938 (Jan.18) Airmail Cover Franked with Seven 5c Postal Fiscal Issues, mailed from the Hong Kong Sheung Wan Branch Office on JAN.18.1938 to Hankow China (large dotted c.d.s. receiver) through the Victoria G.P.O. (JAN.19.1938 c.d.s. transit). The cover is franked on back with 7x 5c green Stamp Duty issues (totaling 35c). Used in the period where these were officially authorized to be sold and used for postal purposes, from January 11 to January 21, 1938 (10 days only), due to a shortage of regular stamps. Opened roughly at left, else fine and a scarce franking in this period. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
455 CVR   image1938 (Jan.19) Cover to Canada Franked in Part with a Pair of 5c Postal Fiscal Issues, a "Kailan Mining Administration" (return address on back) cover mailed from Victoria Hong Kong on JAN.19.1938 (two strikes of the double circle c.d.s. tie the stamps) to Victoria British Columbia, franked with a pair of 5c green Stamp Duty issues, alongside a 1c and 4c KGV issue (making a 15c total). Used in the period where these were officially authorized to be sold and used for postal purposes, from January 11 to January 21, 1938 (10 days only), due to a shortage of regular stamps. Very fine, and a scarce franking / destination combination.

Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
456 CVR   image1940 (Aug.13) Hong Kong "Evacuee" Airmail Cover to Australia, mailed from Victoria / Hong Kong on AUG.13.1940 (double-ring c.d.s. ties stamps) to Melbourne, Australia (AUG.12 slogan machine receiver on back), redirected to another address in Melbourne. The cover is franked with a $1 and a 15c KGVI issue, paying the correct $1.15 rate, and it is endorsed "Hong Kong Evacuee". Very fine.

Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
457 CVR   image1941 (Oct.20) Cover from Great Britain to Hong Kong, Returned, mailed from Bishops Waltham / Southampton on OCT.20.1941 to Hong Kong, with a boxed "NO SERVICE / RETURN TO SENDER" in purple, then received back in London 5 months later on MAR.16.1942 (machine cancel receiver on back). Edge tears and wear, else overall fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
458   image1941 (Nov.17) Canadian Acknowledgment of Receipt to Hong Kong, an A.R. card which would have accompanied a registered letter, mailed from Victoria, British Columbia on NOV.17.1941 to Hong Kong, arriving there on DEC.1.1941 (Registered / G.P.O. Hong Kong double circle receiver on back), franked with a 10c Memorial Chamber issue. At the time the card was due to be sent back to Canada, Honk Kong surrendered to the Japanese and it received a boxed "DETAINED IN HONG KONG / BY JAPANESE / FROM DECEMBER 1941 to SEPTEMBER 1945" in black. At the end of the occupation period it was sent back, and arrived in Royal Oak BC on SEP.27.1945 (c.d.s. on back, 4 years later). It is estimated that only 200 covers bear the "Detained..." handstamp. Very fine and rare.

Estimate $ 1,000

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
459   image1941 (Nov.18) Parcel Post Tag Mailed Canada to Hong Kong, then Returned, mailed from the "Army Base P.O. Canada / Parcel Post" on NOV.18.1941 (large c.d.s. in purple) to Hong Kong "via Vancouver and San Francisco" with purple "PARCEL POST" handstamp and purple "RETURNED TO SENDER / SERVICE SUSPENDED" handstamp. Wrinkles, etc., still overall fine and quite scarce.

Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction
460 CVR   image1941 (Nov.29) Cover Mailed from United States to Hong Kong, then Returned, mailed from Pasadena California on NOV.29.1941 (slogan machine ties stamps) to Kowloon Tong / Hong Kong, received a "EXAMINED BY 1579" censorship re-sealing tape (in San Francisco) as well as a purple two-line "RETURNED TO SENDER / SERVICE SUSPENDED." handstamp. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 50

Currently...C$10.00
Will close during Public Auction

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