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1900: Reichspost issue 1-5 Mark from the very rare first experimental printing with wide 11 1/2 perforation and in slightly different colors, the 5 Mark value being the most spectacular as it shows a completly different design from the issued version. These rare stamps were used on four insured letters all from 1902 and franked according to the correct postal rates and sent from Heidelberg or Frankfurt (Main) to Ludwigshafen. The frankings are in fresh and extremely fine condition and the envelopes are also in a pristine state of conservation. As usual the reverse wax seals have been removed. Each of the four high values is unique in used condition and as such belongs to the major rarities of German philately. Certifications: the covers are signed on the reverse by Ernst Stock and have Dr. Oechsner BPP (1997) and Jäschke-Lantelme BPP (2018) certificates. Note: Like the 1900 Germania Reichspost Pfennig issues, the Mark values ​​were printed before their official introduction in an experimental form differing from the later mass-produced stamps. The main difference lay in the perforation. In contrast to the later comb perforation of 14¼, the very small first print run of the 1, 2, 3, and 5 mark values ​​had a wide line perforation of 11½. These stamps are sought-after rarities in mint condition, in used condition only these four examples are known. It is likely that the wide perforation, as well as the well-known bold inscription of the Germania first Pfennig issue, was used as a feature for immediate protection against counterfeiting (see also Michael Jäschke-Lantelme: 100 Jahre Germania, Dessau 1999; pp. 14ff.). Any forgeries with wider perforations would have been immediately noticeable, as the final stamps showed the fine perforation. It is interesting to note that as the 5 Mark belongs to the famous “Vortype“ that only exists as “Erstdruck”, there is a high probability that all the four Mark values belong to the same extremely rare “Erstdrucke” and not to the “Nachauflage” making them even more valuable, as these are except for the 5 Mark not priced in Michel. The senders/recipients of the letters were the chemists Dr. Richard Laiblin and Emil Kromm, who were evidently employed at BASF in Ludwigshafen. Provenance: Offered individually at the 292nd Heinrich Köhler Rarities Auction (February 1997), as lots 592 to 595. Michel 63B, 64IB, 65IIB, 66BP

Egypt — Extraordinary Collection of Essays, Proofs and Experimental Issues, 1864–1875 A remarkable and highly important collection of Egyptian essays, proofs, vignette studies and experimental stamp productions, representing many of the pioneering printers involved in the earliest development of Egyptian philately. This exceptional offering includes essays and proofs by Penasson of Alexandria, National Bank Note Co., Continental Bank Note Co., Charles Skipper & East, Riester, Renard, Prevost and the Khedivial Printing Works at Boulac, with many unique or near-unique multiples, se-tenant sheetlets, imprint pieces and exhibition-quality showpieces. The collection is especially rich in the celebrated Penasson essays, including numerous imperforate sheetlets and composite multiples in a wide range of colours and configurations, many of extreme rarity. Highlights include: • 1864 Posta Europea Essays — complete set of four comprising 10pa buff, 20pa dark blue, 30pa green and 1pi white, extremely rare with only three complete sets recorded. These essays formed the basis for the later Interpostal Seals and represent the earliest attempts at prepaid Egyptian postage. • 1865 Prevost Essays of Paris — 10pa red with black overprint on vignette, on white envelope, fine and scarce. • 1866 2pi yellow perforated proof on white paper without watermark, top sheet marginal block of six showing POST imprint in margin, lightly toned, very fine and scarce. • 1867 National Bank Note Co., New York — 20pa essay in blue with imprint “NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. NY.” at foot, small thins clear of design, attractive and rare. • 1867 National Bank Note Co., New York — 1pi essay in blue with imprint “NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. NY.” at foot, small thins clear of design, attractive and rare. • 1867 National Bank Note Co., New York — 2pi essay in red mounted on sunken die card with imprint, very fine, attractive and rare. • 1867 Penasson of Alexandria — spectacular se-tenant sheetlet block of six in red on thin paper depicting Lion before Pyramids and Sphinx before Pyramid 1pi vignettes, imperforate, very fine and an extremely rare exhibition showpiece. • 1867 Penasson of Alexandria — se-tenant sheetlet blocks of four in green depicting Pyramid-only vignettes with Arabic script and 10pa Pyramid designs, imperforate on thin paper; some creasing yet very fine and extremely rare. • 1867 Penasson of Alexandria — 1pi Sphinx before Pyramid vignette in green on thin gummed paper, block of four, fresh and very fine, an extremely scarce multiple. • 1867 V. Penasson Essays — important imperforate die proof set in black recess printing, comprising 10pa, 1pi and two 2pi designs with corner guidelines; apparently unique and pulled from the original steel dies. • 1867 V. Penasson Essays — extensive series of imperforate se-tenant sheetlets of four in violet, red, green, brown, orange and blue, on both gummed and ungummed papers, each showing 10pa, 1pi and two 2pi essays in varying arrangements; faults typical of these fragile essays including wrinkles, thins and creases, but all highly attractive and very rare. • 1869 Renard, Paris — 20pa green imperforate essay with black overprint on card, very fine and scarce. • 1870 Riester, Paris — 20pa rose with green overprint, block of four in miniature sheet format, very fine and scarce. • 1870 Riester, Paris — 20pa light ochre imperforate miniature sheet of four with two differing designs, all overprinted in red, very fine and scarce. • 1871 Charles Skipper & East, London — 2pi black imperforate miniature sheet showing two different figure “2” types, very fine and rare. • 1871 Penasson — 1pi blue, imperforate horizontally and perforated 12½ vertically, mint and mint never hinged bottom sheet marginal block of twelve; minor gum bends and light toning, very fine and a spectacular rare multiple. • 1874 Continental Bank Note Co., New York — Sphinx and Pyramid 20pa in blue and green with black overprint, very fine and scarce. • 1874 Continental Bank Note Co., New York — Pyramid 20pa in black and brown with black overprint, very fine and scarce. • Essay of the Khedivial Printing Works at Boulac — 10pa surcharge essay in black on 2½pi grey-violet, one of the rarest and most elusive essays in all Egyptian philately. • 1875 V. Penasson, Alexandria — Universal Postal Union essays including 60pa yellow-green with watermark and globe design inscribed “UNIONE POSTALE EGITTO”, imperforate, very fine and rare. • 1875 V. Penasson, Alexandria — 60pa rose-red “Sessanta Para” essay with Arabic inscription, imperforate, very fine and very rare. • Essay by unknown printer — typographed 1pi red imperforate mosque design in sheetlet format, very fine and rare. An extraordinary specialised collection of museum calibre, offering a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most comprehensive groups of classic Egyptian essays and proofs to appear on the market. Rich in rarity, historical importance and visual appeal, with many items of exhibition significance and several believed unique or among the very few recorded examples.

The Joe Chalhoub Collection of Suez Canal An extraordinary and highly important collection of the stamps and postal history of the Suez Canal, representing one of the finest and most comprehensive assemblies ever formed of this iconic and historically significant subject. The collection combines outstanding rarity, exceptional provenance, and remarkable historical importance throughout. Among the many highlights is the rare 1869 commemorative silver medal issued for the opening of the canal, together with two important historical documents, including a handwritten letter by Ferdinand de Lesseps on Consular stationery referring to the printed notice “Avis au Public”, both dated 1837. The philatelic section commences with the celebrated 1868 Suez Canal issues, including a complete mint set of the four values from 1c to 40c in blocks of four, together with an exceptionally rare used set of singles, formerly in the Royal Collection. Further major multiples include the 1c black in a magnificent block of sixteen from the renowned Antonini collection, the 5c green in an impressive block of thirty, believed to be among the largest recorded, the 20c blue in a complete sheet, and the 40c red in a superb block of twenty, likewise believed to be one of the largest surviving multiples. The collection further contains a specialised group of rare watermark varieties. Postal history is equally impressive and includes an important 1868 cover bearing the 20c blue from Port Said to Kantara, formerly in the famous Chaftar and Byam collections, one of the key usages of the issue. The final section is devoted to the fascinating usages of the Egyptian 1867 Pennasson Issue along the Suez Canal route, comprising a remarkable range of single stamps with cancellations from the canal post offices, including Port Said, Kantara, El Gisr (including a rare manuscript cancel), Chantier VI on a 10pa strip of four, and the unique combination franking with Austrian Lloyd 15s and two Egypt 1867 20pa green from Chantier VI. The Ismailia section includes ten stamps, a stampless cover, and two further covers, one showing the 1867 Egypt 1pi in combination with French issues, and another being the famous combination usage of Egypt 1pi together with the Suez Canal 20c blue. The collection concludes with further selections cancelled at Serapeum and Chaluf-el-Tarraba. A truly spectacular and historically important collection of immense rarity and significance, documenting the postal operations and development of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the nineteenth century. An exhibition calibre assembly of the highest order.

1823-c 1910. An extraordinary collection of early postal history of the overland route through Iraq and Syria. The best collection ever assembled of the early stages of the overland route, comprising 34 pages with 34 outstanding letters and maps and other documentary material. Much extremely rare material, including letters from Bushire 1826, 1860 on the westbound overland route (incl. routing across the Euphrates River); excellent India material 1839, 1840 with transit Basra, Baghdad, Beirut, and a spectacular India letter Calcutta-Tehran bearing four 1854 4 annas, with Europe transit. Another highlight is a letter Mauritius-Bushire 1859 via Egypt and Beirut bearing two 2d blue Lapirot issue and 1s vermilion Britannia issue (ex Vikramm Chand Collection). Other rarities include four letters Saxony 1867 to Baghdad, routed via Triest, Beirut, and British desert courier (ex Erivan, Knapp collections). Also mail from French PO in Levant 1867-69 Bagdad via Beirut to Europe by British Desert Camel Route. 1883 official mail from London War Office to Bagdad by Overland Desert Mail. An exceptional assembly of material of the highest rarity, all mounted on exhibition pages with an abundance of research and information. Special strengths in Bushir and India mail, as well as Sachsen. With excellent provenance from top collections, and with numerous certificates. An unmatched collection from a very difficult and rewarding collecting field. This collection can form the solid basis for a top award-winning exhibit.

1917 Definitive Issues – An Exceptional Specialised Collection: An exceedingly fine, comprehensive and beautifully presented collection, mounted on large exhibition pages and offering an extraordinary array of essays, proofs, original artwork, major multiples, varieties and postal history. The collection opens with the basic definitive set, followed by the unique ½c and 2c hand-painted composite essays, each with Perkins Bacon cachet on reverse, and two remarkable September 1912 photographic essay sheets, each showing fifteen values including several unissued designs, the only two examples recorded. Further important material includes imperforate colour proofs on card, incorporating unissued designs and colours; a Perkins Bacon presentation piece showing three values in unissued colours alongside issues of other countries; an unadopted 40c Coffee Pickers proof; an undenominated black proof in the design of the 4c Registration stamp but in a smaller format; and two unissued Airmail design bromides. Of particular significance is the remarkable representation of the individual definitive values, each accompanied by an original photograph or drawing from which Perkins Bacon developed the final design, together with intermediate and final proofs in various colours. Also present are black imperforate proofs in substantial multiples, many believed to be the largest recorded, including complete sheets of fifty of the 1p and 5p; SPECIMEN examples; and an extensive range of covers illustrating the postal use of each denomination. Among the major rarities is a complete perforated sheet of fifty of the 10p, the only recorded example, together with parcel cards bearing single and pair frankings of the 10p and a remarkable judicial correspondence bearing the 10p in combination with other issues. The Registration stamps are similarly outstanding, including a 4c pencil-drawn proof with additional detail on an overlay, separate frame and centre proofs, a block of eighteen blue 4c centres, the largest known multiple, an issued block of twenty-five showing imperforate between stamps and upper margin, and a mint block of four with inverted centre, the only recorded multiple. The 10c Waterfall section includes a hand-drawn layout, proofs in various colours, a unique partially inked violet proof block, a unique perforated proof pair, and a spectacular 1930 parcel card franked with a block of twelve. The Acknowledgement of Receipt issues include 4c proofs with a unique undenominated black proof, various 5c proofs, a complete imperforate colour-proof sheet of fifty, and two A.R. receipts bearing single frankings. The Special Delivery Postman issue is represented by a frame proof with the centre added by hand, black and green proofs, an unadopted design by Litografía Nacional, a complete sheet of fifty, and a block of twenty with R de C punch holes, together with 1924 Barranquilla city mail and a 1925 Bogotá–Manizales stationery envelope uprated with the issue. The collection concludes with the complete sets overprinted OFICIO and COLONIAS. A truly exceptional and remarkably thorough specialised collection, combining unique archival material, original source artwork, major recorded multiples, important varieties and significant postal history. An outstanding assembly that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Note: Please see a complete set of pdf scans online!

The Joe Chalhoub Collection of the Revenue Stamps of Egypt This is, without doubt, the most comprehensive collection of the Revenue stamps of Egypt ever formed. The largest part of the collection was built by Peter Feltus, who wrote the definitive work on the subject, "Catalogue of Egyptian Revenue Stamps", published in 1982. However, Joe Chalhoub has added several items including artists’ drawings, essays and panes of oblique perforations of the 1st “Egyptian Tax” issue. to the collection over the last twenty or more years. This vast study and lifetimes work of Peter Feltus and latterly Joe Chalhoub shows much of the following throughout with handpainted essays in both stamp size and enlarged artworks; essays included those mounted on card and those in complete sheetlets, photographic essays, die proofs Before and After Hardening, die proofs of frame only and centre only, colour trials, mint and used, with singles, complete sets, multiples with control number blocks, gutter blocks, complete sheets, a wealth of varieties with some imperforate blocks, double perforations, imperf. between pairs and much more, extensively used ranges with a plethora of Revenue cancels, plus many different usages on complete documents. The collection is replete with unique items, many of which originated from the Royal collection, of course, including the Royal Cancelled on reverse, the Royal imperforate & the Royal misperforations, many of which are present in their very rare control number blocks. The collection itself is divided into two clearly defined parts. Part One: The General Revenue and Revenue Stamped Paper is followed by Salt Tax Stamps, the Cigarette and Match and Playing Card Tax Stamps; these are for excise taxes collected by the Ministry of Finance and Customs Administration. Egyptian General Stamps overprinted for use in Palestine also form an integral part of the collection. Continuing with Consular Service stamps, Airport Tax stamps, Savings Bank stamps, plus an array of miscellaneous revenues. Part Two: This somewhat more modern section shows Arab Socialist Union Stamps, followed by Professional Syndicate and Union Stamps, of which many are shown from Accountants & Auditors, Agricultural Professions, The arts, Law Courts, Education, Engineering, Medical, Nursing, Science, Social, Performing and the Writers Union, plus finally Petrol Ration Stamps. The collection is very extensive and is housed in 2 albums and a binder 15 x 20 inches and presented on many hundreds of pages. The collection also includes a Palace folder of Oil Bonds 1940-1949. This folder contains the various issues of Bonds for the distribution of oil in Cairo and the provinces(568 Bonds of various denominations affixed to 14 sheets, from the first issue dated May 27, 1940, to the 105th issue on May 1, 1949). In addition unused and used Revenue Stamped Papers. The overview of the depth and richness of the collection is unparalleled. The David Feldman series of Great Philatelic Collections entitled simply "Egypt Volume XI Revenue Stamps" provides detailed descriptions, high-quality images, and expert analysis of the revenue stamps of Egypt, making it an essential reference for collectors and philatelists. The book not only highlights key rarities but also offers historical context, shedding light on the development and usage of these fascinating issues, the over 344 pages gives any potential buyer a magnificent window into the extent of this outstanding collection. The book covers the majority but not the entire collection.

GREAT BRITAIN Officials (O25a) 1902 I.R.Official, 10sh ultramarine, watermarked Anchor, perf. 14, overprinted type O2, variety raised stop after the letter "R", top sheet margin single, unused without gum, slightly soiled, with short perforations at bottom left, accompanied by a 1956 BPA certificate ("genuine but without gum and slightly soiled"), good color, fine and rare stamp (originating from the 1947 Harmer, Rooke find). A rarity from Great Britain, missing in most major collections as only 7 (!) examples have been recorded, all without gum (SG O26a,? 95,000) cat. value $110000

China (People's Republic), Exceptionally Well-Filled Mint and Used Collection, 1949-2010, a robust holding in six slipcased NC Yang albums, offering nearly everything the PRC has issued; earlies with the usual reprints, the Military "stamps" fakes, but otherwise a compelling and highly complete collection; among the myriad highlights, we note used #245a-248a, 344a, 456, 506-517, 542-559, 569-573, 615-617, 620, 622-623, 655-660, 661-680, 684-695 imperforate, 716-731, 767-781, 782, 798a (toned), 798b, 842-849, 863-873, 920-923, 924-926, 938, 949-956, 957-959, 960-964, 98-100, 982-990, 992-996, 1452, and First Day-cancelled #782 (stained), 1383a, 1433, and mint #97, 494-496, 497-498, 504-505, 523-524, 561-562, 621, 624-627, 639-646, 684-695, 708-710, 713-715, 783-790, 804-805, 810-817, 930-935 (#930 used?; light staining), 939-948, 965-966, 991, 1001-1004, 1011-1015, 1047-1052, 1054-1057, 1067-1075 (incl #1074a), 1076-1079, 1080-1083, 1084-1089, 1090-1094, 1095-1098, 1099-1102, 1104-1107, 1108-1113, 1126-1129, 1211-1214, 1255-1270, 1399, 1483, 1492, 1497, 1501, 1518, 1540-1541, 1547-1554, 1557-1572, 1573, 1617, 1761, 1904, booklets starting at #SB2, plus an incredibly rich mine of more recent material; fresh and sound overall, a worthy bid for collector and dealer alike, Very Fine on the whole, see the first two volumes in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 38.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$50,000-60,000

China, Exceptionally Well-Filled Mint and Used Collection, 1878-1949, hinged on Minkus pages, a glorious compilation of classic China, beginning with used Large Dragons #2-3, 5, 7-8, Small Dragons complete per pages, a nice mix of mint and used Dowagers including various surcharges, 1¢ (mint) and Large 2¢ on 3¢ (used) Red Revenues, Coiling Dragons mint and used with ICPs to 20¢, CIPs to $1, unwatermarked complete, #J1-J6 mint, 3¢ Foochow (no gum) and 2¢ Nanking (no gum, unissued) Neutrality Issues (caveats), plus strong overprinted Coiling Dragons, 1912 commemoratives, Junks (London Print to $2, First Peking to $5, Second Peking to $10), #C1-C5 & C6-C10 mint, extensive Sun Yat-sens/Martyrs including Provincial Surcharges, CNCs, Golds, Units and Silvers, and on and on; a handful of reference items (one Large Dragon, Second Print Dowagers) noted, but otherwise an enticing and valuable collection, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$40,000-50,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS FRANCE 1840s-1900s Proofs and Essays, collection on pages, includes proofs, essays (Barre and Hulot), trials, private issues/proposals, experimental perforations, unissued and related items, noted papers, shades, 190+ blocks of four, numerous unlisted items, Pichot essays proposed to prevent removal of cancelations, Goldbeater's skin essays, 1858 Barre essays, including on blue paper with large figure "10" on back (same paper was used for Greek 10L), Napoleon Laureated Issues, 3c and 30c color trials, some printed on both sides, 1866 Renard "Empire Francais Timbre Poste" essays for stationery envelopes, additional engravings by Gauthier, Esparon, Trottin, 1869 Prince Imperial Essays by Joubert of London, 1870 Bordeaux engravings by Leopold Yon, Type Sage imperf. proofs (8 different), Postage Dues 1876 60c black, 1894-96 Grasset designs, including French Indochina, Mouchon designs, die proofs in adopted colors, Merson die proofs with 2fr and 5fr in issued colors, La Semeuse (Sower), etc. A definitive collection of early French Proofs and Essays, mostly fine-v.f., huge catalogue (Maury)

China (People's Republic), Surprisingly Rich Mostly Mint Collection, while there are various First Day Covers, postal and other cards, and some non-PRC sprinkled within, the real value lies in the 28 slipcased Year or Presentation Books, including three volumes (five books) as informational albums of the stamps issued from 1949 through 1991, the books organized by stamp Series; a wealth of better mint to be found, including #445-452 (all but one imprint), 467-482, 494-496, 506-517, 592-599, 612-614, 620-627, 639-646, 661-680, 681-683, 684-695 perforated and imperforate, 708-710 perforated and imperforate, 713-715 perforated and imperforate, 767-781, 783-790, 859-862, 886-890, 924-926, 1255-1270, 1389-1398, 1433, 1452, 1483, 1497, 1501, 1547-1554, 1557-1572, 1573, 1574-1581, 1586, 1617, 1632-1635, 1636-1639, 1761, 1844, 1904, plus four clear holders of Cultural Revolution issues including mint #968 and 998 (2) and used #954, 956 and 991; do not pass this one by, Very Fine, inspection a must. Shipping charges apply - weight 67 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) Est. HK$30,000-40,000

Hong Kong, Spectacular Mint and Used Collection, 1862-2010, hinged or mounted in a three-volume slipcased Dragon Philatelic Album, a truly stunning collection spanning Queen Victoria to well-past handback, with a mere 30 empty spaces by our count for the entire period; begins with solid Victorias including duplicates, offering a range of B62, Hong Kong, Branch Office and Treaty Port cancels, shades, a few perfins, etc. (oddly, no spaces for large-format stamps), followed by near-complete Kings including "CHINA" overprints, and then effectively complete; used to mixed mint and used through the earliest Elizabeths, then mint thereafter; among the many highlights we note used #1-5, 11, 22, 29, 32-35, 52-55, 66, 79-81, 121, mint Silver Jubilee, etc.; later material includes souvenir and miniature sheets (several New Year sheets present as normal, imperforate,"Specimen"-overprinted, and gold- or silver-foiled), a few larger blocks, Dues, Framas, and on and on; an occasional flaw amongst the earlies, one reference item noted, otherwise clean and appearing sound; perfect for collector and dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited; first album imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 22.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$30,000-40,000

China (People's Republic), Powerful All-Mint Collection on Stocksheets, 1949-67, arranged on Vario stocksheets in Scott catalogue order with no duplication; highlights include #60-64, 72-73, 108-110, 245a-248a, 249-266, 313-316, 326-329, 344a, 351-354, 355-357, 402-404, 418-419, 456, 457-462, 487-489, 494-496, 497-498, 504-505, 518-522, 523-524, 525-526, 536-537, 542-559, 561-562, 569-573, 586-587, 600-604, 610-611, 612-614, 615-617, 639-646, 655-660, 661-680, 681-683, 684-695, 708-710, 713-715, 732-736, 748-749, 758-759, 783-790, 795, 798b, 804-805, 810-817, 818-820, 828-832, 834-841, 842-849, 859-862, 863-873, 886-890, 899-906, 919, 920-923, 924-926, 927-929, 936-937, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$30,000-34,000

MONGOLIA (63/71P) 1932 Commemoratives, 2m (3), 5m (3), 10m (2), 20m (8), 40m (2), 1t (2), selection of 20 perforated trial color proofs, mostly different colors and perforations, each adhered to a brown or gray card and with red "PROEKT" (Essay) overprint, various dates, fine-v.f., rare

China (People's Republic), Powerful All-Mint Collection on Stocksheets, 1949-67, arranged on Vario stocksheets in Scott catalogue order with no duplication; highlights include #60-64, 72-73, 108-110, 249-266, 313-316, 326-329, 351-354, 355-357, 402-404, 456, 457-462, 494-496, 497-498 (imprint singles), 525-526, 531-535, 536-537, 561-562, 569-573, 586-587, 610-611 (imprint singles), 612-614, 629-634 (imprint singles), 639-646, 655-660, 661-680, 681-683, 684-695, 708-710, 713-715, 732-736, 748-749, 758-759, 766 (imprint single), 783-790, 795, 798b, 804-805 (imprint singles), 810-817, 818-820, 828-832, 834-841, 842-849, 859-862, 863-873, 886-890, 899-906, 919, 920-923, 924-926, 927-929, 930-935, 936-937, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$24,000-28,000

Japan, Exceptional Mostly Mint Collection, 1871-2003, neatly presented in eight slipcased Palo, Lighthouse or Lindner hingeless albums, a delectable collection of this popular country; earliest issues somewhat hit-or-miss, but coverage increases from the 1875 issues on as nearly every single space is filled until the most recent; generally used to 1894, all but a small proportion thereafter mint with much modern never hinged; we note sets, souvenir and miniature sheets, se-tenants, Back-of-the-Book including strong Offices, etc.; among the myriad highlights we see used #1c, 15, 52, 53-54A, 66, and mint #33 Specimen, 45, 60 & 67 Specimen, 82-84, 87-90, 91-108 (#107 no gum), 139, 145, 127a-145a, 163-166, 171a-176a, 179-187, 188-189, 190-193, 251-252, 276-279, 283a, 293a, 306a (toning), 311a, 318a, 323a,378a, 385a, 422a, 455a, 456, 457, 479a never hinged, 498 lottery sheet, 480-497, 520-521, 521c, 551 lottery sheet, 576 lottery sheet, 580a, C1-C2, C8 (folds), etc., etc., plus a goldmine of modern (both face and catalogue value); lovingly built over many years, a lovely holding that's perfect for continuation, Very Fine overall, a must-see; first volume and Back-of-the-Book fully imaged online (remember Palo pages printed in color; view images carefully). Shipping charges apply - weight 48.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$24,000-28,000

China, "Enter the Dragon" Highly Desirable Collection & Stock, 1882-1941, binder with stamps arranged on Vario stock sheets featuring better Dragons, like used #6, 9, 13, 26, and mint #13, 14 (4), 28 (gutter pair), a complete set of the Dowagers #16-29 with some in duplication, five Red Revenues (used #78-79 & mint #78 (3)), an inverted overprint on the 1¢ Coiling Dragon (#161a) used on piece, and other premium items; in addition, a dozen or so covers, pages of Revenues, and Junks by the hundreds sorted by denomination, overall Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$22,000-26,000

China (People's Republic), Collection of All-Different Mint, 1954-67, laid out in one stockbook, a collection of all-different mint with such better as #234, 234a, 245a-248a, 249-266, 267-268, 269-270, 301-303, 304-305, 313-316, 321-325, 326-329, 345-346, 347-348, 355-357, 364-366, 370-371, 374-376, 416-417, 418-419, 426-437, 441-444, 467-482, 487-489, 490-493, 494-496, 497-498, 499-501, 506-517, 518-522, 523-524, 525-526, 536-537, 561-562, 586-587, 588-589, 592-599, 600-604, 606-609, 610-611, 612-614, 615-617, 635-636, 639-646, 681-683, 684-695, 711-712, 713-715, 732-736, 748-749, 758-759, 760-765, 766, 783-790, 795, 810-817, 818-820, 823 (block), 828-833, 834-841, 842-849, 859-862, 863-873, 886-890, 899-906, 919, 920-923, 927-929, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$22,000-26,000

China (People's Republic), Extensive Largely Mint Collection, 1949-2022, neatly arranged on stockpages in eight large 3-ring binders, plus additional material in a smaller binder and loose, a solid and fresh compilation; mixed mint and used to about 1972, mint with much never hinged from 1973 on, including se-tenants, souvenir and miniature sheets, booklets, etc.; highlights include used #249-266, 542-558, 620-626, 661-680, 965-966, 995, and mint #249-266, 684-695 (less #695, used), 708-710 imperforate, 950, 1126-1129, 1211-1214, 1255-1270, 1389-1398, 1547-1554, 1557-1572, 1586, 1632-1635, 1636-1639, plus a treasure trove of later issues; clean and fresh throughout, all appearing sound; make room on your shelf for this hefty holding, Very Fine overall, first two volumes (through 1999) fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 52.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$20,000-26,000

China (People's Republic), "Red-Letter Day" Prolific Mint Stock Including Northeast, 1949-59, one bulging stockbook, aptly colored red with the stamps from the first decade of the PRC, as well as Northeast China Liberated Area, neatly arranged in sets with one stamp atop the other in rough chronological order with virtually all reprints of the early issues; highlights with approximate quantities include #1-4 (24), 5-7 (20), 8-11 (23), 31-34 (14), 57-59 (17), 60-64 (7), 74-76 (26), 105-107 (46), 108-110 (20), 117-121 (38), 128-131 (30), 132-135 (43), 141-150 (12), 214-221 (50), 299-300 (14), 321-325 (1), 337-340 (16), 347-348 (1), 379-381 (20), 382-384 (8), 385-388 (10), 392-393 (5), 423-424 (25), 465-466 (7), 1L121-1L124 (29), 1L136-1L139 (13), 1L150-1L153 (17), 1L154-1L156 (21), 1L157-1L161 (3), 1L176-1L178 (12), Fine to Very Fine, flip of the entire book viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$20,000-25,000

Taiwan, Virtually Complete, Mostly Mint Collection, 1895-2010, mostly hinged in two Minkus binders, a grand holding of classics to modern; begins with blocks of four Black Flag Republic issues, Japanese Occupations, essentially complete Republic Province issues (mint and used; one empty space), followed by Taiwan proper surprisingly well-filled; among the many highlights we note used #1012-1024 (#1012, 1014 mint), 1025-1036, 1037-1040 imperforate, 1041, 1042-1045, 1046-1051, 1095a, and mint #1114a (no tab), 1117a (no tab), 1126a, 1135-1136, 1143-1148, 1257a, 1290-1307, 1355-1358 never hinged, 1414-1417, 1441-1447, 1448-1449, 1471-1474, 1479-1482, etc., and essentially complete to the end (a handful of inexpensive spaces noted) including Scrolls, se-tenants, souvenir and miniature sheets (many mounted with corners, thus likely never hinged), Airs, Dues, etc., with a wealth of modern material not usually encountered; a striking accomplishment, well worth a look by collector and dealer alike, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online; inspect. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) Est. HK$20,000-24,000

China, Old-Time Mint and Used Collection, 1878-1925, useful and valuable collection on a mix of old pages, including Large Dragons complete, smooth perf Small Dragons, Dowagers complete (including #23 mint and 24 unused), a solid group of small figure surcharges, ICP Coiling Dragons with $1 mint, First Issue Dues complete, CIPs including watermarked $5, a flotilla of Junks including $10 London Print, mostly mint Manchuria Junks, and more besides; in need of rehousing, but a substantial starter collection, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$20,000-26,000

China (People's Republic), Highly Complete Mint Collection, 1972-2022, mounted on Minkus and homemade pages in a stuffed-to-capacity Global album, an immaculate modern collection with completion well within reach; all stamp sets complete, many with accompanying souvenir sheets, the more recent material including miniature and souvenir sheets, se-tenants, a booklet or two, much material not often encountered; among the better we note #1084-1089, 1090-1094, 1095-1098, 1099-1102, 1104-1107, 1108-1113, 1126-1129, 1211-1214, 1255-1270, 1389-1398, 1483, 1501, 1540, 1547-1554, 1557-1572, 1573, 1574-1581, 1586, 1617, 1632-1635, 1761, 1844, 1863, 1904, etc.; all fresh and clean, our spot-checks turning up never hinged except a couple earlier items with just the faintest hint of hingeing; a quick way to bring your collection up to date, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) Est. HK$20,000-26,000

China (People's Republic), Collection of All-Different Mint, 1954-80, laid out in one stockbook, a collection of all-different mint with such better as #234, 234a, 245a-248a, 249-266, 267-268, 269-270, 301-303, 304-305, 313-316, 321-325, 326-329, 345-346, 347-348, 355-357, 364-366, 370-371, 374-376, 416-417, 418-419, 426-437, 441-444, 467-482, 487-489, 490-493, 494-496, 497-498, 499-501, 523-524, 525-526, 536-537, 561-562, 586-587, 588-589, 592-599, 606-609, 610-611, 612-614, 615-617, 635-636, 639-646, 681-683, 684-695, 711-712, 713-715, 732-736, 748-749, 758-759, 760-765, 766, 783-790, 795, 810-817, 818-820, 828-832, 834-841, 842-849, 859-862, 863-873, 886-890, 919, 920-923, 927-929, 1557-1572, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$20,000-24,000

China (People's Republic), Exciting and Valuable Stock Holding, 1949-84, overwhelmingly mint in five counter books, offering early original printings to modern, with blocks, imprints and the like sprinkled throughout; largely identified and priced, we note highlights including #245a-248a, 351-354, 398-401, 441-444 (2), 467-482 (2), 494-496, 497-498, 527-528, 536-537, 592-599, 612-614, 684-695, 708-710, 713-715 (2), 804-805, 828-832, 859-862, 907-916 (blocks of four), 919, 927-929, 998, plus much, much more; clean and fresh throughout, a lovely holding of readily saleable material, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) Est. HK$20,000-26,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES 1847-2008 collection of used and unused in seven DAVO hingeless albums, plus some custom pages, beginning with an 1847 5c dark brown (1a) pair on cover from Utica, also a used single, 1851-68 Issues, 1869 Pictorials including 24c, Bank Note Issues and used 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi. Early 20th century onward, mostly unused, with 1901 Pan-Americans, Washington-Franklins and later issues, including 1914 30c (439) n.h., with 2007 PFC and 1928 2c Type II (634A) n.h. with 2011 APS certificate, mostly complete from 1940 on, with sheets, coils, etc. Back of book areas include complete unused Air Post (C1-6 and C13-15, also on covers), range of Special Delivery and Postage Dues, Newspaper stamps (facsimiles), used and unused Officials. In addition, there are more than 500 different EFOs, beginning with a dramatically misperforated 1863 2c Jackson and continuing with missing colors, striking misperforations and other production errors through the Washington-Franklin Issues and into the 1990s. The collector thoughtfully included a corresponding normal stamp alongside each EFO for comparison. An extensive and highly unusual collection combining a broad U.S. general collection with a substantial specialized EFO holding, with 25+ certificates accompanying; viewing the online video of the full collection on our website is strongly recommended

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS AUSTRALIAN STATES 1850-1901 selection of 41 covers (also two coverfronts) from New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, internal and trans-Atlantic mail to England and United States, variety of frankings, double rates, three color combination, ship mail, due markings, mixed condition, interesting and important group of covers

1854-59, Perkins Bacon archive sheet of 20 proof examples of the Garter 6d value, all showing waxed corners to avoid re-usage, arranged on the sheet in 4 vertical rows of 5 each in four different colours, except the 1st horizontal row all other 4 rows showing treatment with different chemicals to see if obliterations could be removed, each of the chemical treated proofs with manuscript 'Fisher'. The Royal Post office (and Rowland Hill) were nearly obsessed with the idea of possible Postal Fraud (which included removal of ink and postmarks). Being a British Commonwealth rarity this proof sheet would serve as an important addition to a specialised NSW exhibit collection resp. Commonwealth collection. Note: similar NSW Perkins proof sheets (of usually 5 proofs each) fetched in recent auctions over the last years always around 3000-4000 GBP/€/CHF Provenance: E. R. Slade Slade, Harmers of London, 3-4th April, 1979.

China, Useful Mint and Used Collection, 1878-1945, hinged on a variety of Scott pages, an enticing selection of classics, mostly used; we note Large Dragons including #3 used, Small Dragons rough perforations (1ca mint) and smooth perforations (5ca used) complete, 1ca-12ca Dowagers used, a mix of Dowager surcharges, Red Revenues with 1c and Small 2c mint, Large 2c used; ICP & CIP Coiling Dragons including Statistical Bureau overprints to $1, mixed mint and used 1912 Commemoratives, #280-283 & 284-287 mint, #C6-C10 mint, 1940s Sun Yat-sens/Martyrs mint, Dues including #J1-J6 mint and used, plus Sinkiang #73-77 & 78-81 mint; in nice quality throughout, generally fresh and appearing sound; inspection rewarded, Fine to Very Fine with better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$16,000-20,000

China (People's Republic), Large Mint & Used Holding with Covers & Stationery, 1946-2000s, a large binder of Vario stock sheets and a large stack of more stock sheets capable of filling a few more binders; thousands of stamps from the PRC & Liberated Areas, both mint & used in mild to moderate duplication and numerous blocks, including the early issues with originals mixed in, like #1-4 in mint pairs or #31-34 cancelled on an unaddressed cover; also includes around 200 covers both postally used and FDCs with a handful of maximum cards, approximately 80 pieces of unused postal stationery, and numerous picture postcards and souvenir folders, generally Fine to Very Fine, video footage accessible online. Shipping charges apply - weight 36.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Video8 for this lot) (Video9 for this lot) Est. HK$15,000-20,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY 1850-1971 collection in four Scott albums, with States, with Baden, Bavaria, better Hamburg including 1861 10g green used with PFC, Wurttemberg with several Philatelic Foundation certificates, Germany with Small and Large Shields, Reichspost to 5m, Semi-Postals with IPOSTA, TEN Year and OSTROPA sheets, Wagner, Air Post including Chicago Flight 1m, Officials, World War I Occupation, French Zone with souvenir sheets, Berlin with Black and Red Overprints, UPU, etc., Soviet Zone, Colonies with Offices in China, Morocco and Turkish Empire, German East Africa, German South West Africa, Kiauchau, Samoa and Togo, including many sets to 5M, etc., Memel, Saar with Flood Relief souvenir sheet, World War II Occupations with Generalgouvernment, Serbia, Bohemia and Moravia, and more, mostly hinged with some early Classics used, mixed with some faults possible, generally fine-v.f. and comprehensive collection

China (People's Republic), Highly Complete All-MNH Collection, 1970-92, laid out in one stockbook, a collection of all-different mint with such better as #1047-1052, 1076-1079, 1080-1083, 1084-1089, 1090-1094, 1095-1098, 1099-1102, 1103, 1121a, 1122-1125, 1143-1148, 1211-1214, 1215-1217, 1218-1221, 1228-1231, 1557-1572, 1574-1581, 1618-1625, 1632-1635, 1749-1760, and a number of highly-collectible imprint singles too, like #1114-1116, 1130, 1131-1142, 1149-1154, 1190-1193, 1204, 1242-1244, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$14,000-18,000

China, First Flight Cover Selection, mostly 1920s-30s, group of 20 flight covers (plus one additional unrelated covers), 13 of which are addressed to Pappadopulo; includes a lovely range of specialized cancels, cover cachets, frankings, etc.; a wonderful specialist's grouping, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$14,000-18,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BELGIUM 1990s-2000 selection of 151 mostly different Signed Artist Die Proofs, subjects include Birds, Flowers, Mushrooms, Cars, Airplanes, Ships, Insects, Fish, Space, Chess, Olympics, Copernicus, Butterflies, Cats, Musical instruments, etc., many designs adapted for stamps, others used for First Day Cover cachets, some with illustrations of the actual stamps or cachets added for verification, v.f. and spectacular group of Belgian signed artist die proofs of beautiful stamps issued 20-30 years ago

China (People's Republic), All-Mint Commemorative Holding, 1954-67, arranged on Vario stocksheets in Scott catalogue order with no duplication; hghlights include #234, 249-266, 269-270, 301-303, 304-305, 313-316, 321-325, 326-329, 347-348, 345-346, 351-354, 355-357, 364-366, 370-371, 398-401, 426-437, 445-452, 456, 457-462, 490-493, 494-496, 497-498, 525-526, 561-562, 586-587, 606-609, 610-611, 612-614, 639-646, 681-683, 684-695, 711-712, 732-736, 748-749, 758-759, 766, 795, 804-805, 810-817, 828-832, 855-858 (imprint singles), 859-862, 886-890 (margin pairs), 919, 920-923, 924-926, 927-929, 936-937; the perfect way to give your collection a boost, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$12,000-16,000

China, Fresh Mint and Used Collection, 1897-1986, spanning Empire, Republic and Taiwan in two Minkus albums, the stamps mounted, offering a great selection of material; begins with mint and used ICP Coiling Dragons, with CIPs including faintly cancelled $5 (appears unused at first glance), First Issue Postage Dues mint and used, "Republic" overprints including #146 with overprint inverted, 1912 commemoratives including 2c Republic issue with socked-on-the-nose "Hong Kong/Western Branch" postmark, nice Junks, #307-310 on presentation card, strong Sun Yat-sens & Martyrs including CNCs, Golds and a few Silvers, Great Wall Airmails including surcharges; Taiwan Province selection, plus Taiwan proper including #1131-1134 as imprint singles plus plain vertical gutter pairs, 1355-1358, 1479-1482, and much more; generally fresh and clean and appearing sound, though expect an occasional fault or two; worth review, Very Fine overall, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 12 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) Est. HK$12,000-16,000

China, Neat Mostly Used Classics Collection, 1878-98, hinged on Scott album pages, a useful collection of sought-after sets, including (used, unless noted) Large Dragons #1-3, Small Dragons (1ca smooth perforations mint, two examples of 5ca value), original Dowagers (9ca no gum), various Dowager Small Figure surcharges, Large Figures all values; One Cent, Small and Large 2c and Large 4c on 3c Red Revenues, and a mix of ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons; with nice centering throughout, generally fresh and appearing sound (though expect an occasional flaw); neat range of cancels, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Est. HK$12,000-16,000

China (People's Republic), Diverse Mostly Mint Balance Lot, 1950-83, fantastic, wide-ranging consignment balance in glassines, on "102" cards, stockbooks, and a binder of mint sets along with the new issue bulletin published by the China Philatelic Company; highlights include mint #23 (complete sheet of 50), 249-266, 426-437, 499-501, 504-505, 518-522, 523-524, 525-526, 531-535, 536-537, 542-547, 551-556, 561-562, 639-646, 684-695, 1005-1006 (imprint singles), 1067-1073, 1074a, 1084-1089, 1114-1116, 1574-1581, 1613-1616, 1618-1625, 1761, 1824-1831 (blocks), 1863a (complete booklet), and used #949-952, 957-959, and much more to discover in packs of mint & used, generally Fine to Very Fine, sample scans & video online; inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.2 lbs. Est. HK$12,000-16,000

China (People's Republic), Exceptional Mint Booklets Stock, 1981-2005, spanning Yang #SB2//SB34 in useful quantities, comprising #SB2 (5), SB3, SB4 (13), SB5 (19), SB6 (7), SB8 (5), SB9 (37), SB10 (13), SB11 (3), SB12 (9), SB13 (8), SB14 (9), SB15 (6), SB16 (5), SB17 (6), SB18 (7), SB21 (3), SB22, SB24, SB25, SB27, SB29 and SB34 (2); all grouped in glassines, making for easy addition to your stock; plenty of Topical interest to ease the retailing, Very Fine, imaged online. Scott approximately $10,000 (HK$ 76,920). Shipping charges apply - weight 3.4 lbs. Est. HK$12,000-16,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY 1922-84 advanced collection in eleven Safe albums, with Regular Issues, Semi-Postals with souvenir sheets including IPOSTA (4), Ten Year (12, some toned), OSTROPA (5 including 3 used), Air Post with South America (8 including 2 used), Polar Flight (5) and Chicago Flights (3) Officials, Fieldpost Issues (with Forgeries noted), World War II Occupation Issues including Lithuania, German Colonies with some better German East Africa and Kiauchau, Danzig, etc., with some multiples including se-tenants, booklet panes, etc., some n.h. signed Schlegel scattered throughout, few minor flaws possible but generally fine-v.f. and powerful collection

China (People's Republic), Sensational Souvenir Sheet Stock, 1990s, all in original unopened Post Office packs, comprising #1987A, 2350, 2448, 2462, 2511, 2517, 2530, 2537, 2538, 2541, 2548a, 2566, 2566 footnote, 2568a, 2586, 2654, 2681, 2681a, 2708, 2730, 2774C (2), 2791 (2), 2800a, 2826; generally in quantities of 100 (some more, some less); an outstanding opportunity for the busy online or bourse dealer, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, inspect. Scott approximately $13,000 (HK$ 100,000). Shipping charges apply - weight 12.2 lbs. Est. HK$10,000-16,000

Hong Kong, Large Holding of Organized Mint, Used & Covers, 1863-1989, a giant stack of Vario stock sheets with thousands of stamps organized by definitive series and arranged by denomination, commemoratives in quasi-catalogue order, as well as Back-of-the-Book, British Offices in China, and approximately 260 covers, mostly FDCs including about 28 examples from the 1937 Coronation issue, plate blocks of #155-156 & 160 on one cover and many other better, such as #180-183, 185//98, 193 & 195, 231-233 (2), 234-235, 237-238, 239-244, 249-250, 302-303, 309-311, etc., overall Fine to Very Fine, video flips accessible online. Shipping charges apply - weight 16.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Singapore, A Show-Stopping Stock Medley, a magnificent holding beginning with a mix of King George VI Malaya stamps with following Singapore inscriptions, the overwhelming majority of the material, however, being ca. 1995-2002 new issues stock straight from the Singapore Philatelic Bureau's original packaging; sets complete, often as singles plus blocks of four or more including marginal markings, with souvenir and miniature sheets, booklets, complete panes, a number of First Day Covers, presentation/commemorative folders, etc., etc.; a pristine lot with plenty of Topical interest as well; a magnificent lot for the busy dealer, offering quick profit potential in return for some organizing; unlikely to see an encore such as this, Very Fine, sampled online; a must-see. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.4 lbs. Est. HK$10,000-14,000

China, Wide-Ranging Stock Selection, 1880-1979, fresh compilation of mainly Empire and Republic singles and sets, neatly presented on stockpages (many on "104" cards, identified with Scott catalogue value); two Large Dragons start the list, the most recent item being PRC Horses singles; in between a wealth of material including Dowager surcharges, ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons, used Second Peking Print $10 & $20 Hall of Classics, a mint 3c Nanking Provisional Neutrality, #307-310 mint, C6-C10 mint, some Dues, strong Sun Yat-sens, mint #372, 520, 937-944, 960, Q4, plus much more including Japanese Occupations, some Liberated Areas, etc., etc.; the occasional fault as to be expected, but plenty of readily turnable material, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

China (People's Republic), Massive All-Mint Sheets Stock, ca. 1990s, a clean, well-organized selection of many, many hundreds of sheets from the 1990s, all in complete sets; all (or nearly all) identified by Scott with either quantity or value indicated; a tremendous opportunity for the online or bourse dealer, an exceptional holding with a very impressive aggregate catalogue value, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, inspection rewarded. Shipping charges apply - weight 12 lbs. Est. HK$10,000-15,000

China, Enticing Mint and Used Classics Collection, 1878-1925, hinged on old-style French album pages, a fresh and bright holding with Large and Small Dragons, Dowagers (normal plus Large and Small Numeral surcharges, Coiling Dragons, some early commemoratives, Airs, Dues and some Provinces; among the highlights we note used #19-20, 24, 78b, 108 (2), 122 (2), J1-J6, J34, and mint #21-23, 25-27, 34, 36, 53, 94, B.R.A. 5c on ½c, 134, C1-C5, J7-J14, J35-J42, J43-J50, Sinkiang #1-16, etc.; a lovely collection on which to build, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

China (People's Republic), "The Golden Globe" Extensive Revenue Collection, 1949-89, A collection of revenues spanning 40 years of the PRC, mostly of the Flag on Globe issue, mounted on quadrille pages with all stamps in clear mounts. Well over 500 stamps in all with many in blocks or strips of varying sizes, overall Fine to Very Fine, viewable in its entirety online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

China (People's Republic), Pristine Nearly All Mint Stock Selection, 1949-2002, in three filled-to-capacity counter books, a lovely and clean compilation of complete sets including a number of Northeast Province items; all identified by Scott number with catalogue and retail values noted (as are early reprints); some better including #490-493, 509//517, 563-566 (2), 661//680, 713-715, 1104-1107, 1114-1116, 1131-1142, 1143-1148, plus plenty more in the US$20-40 retail range; consignor's total retail (tapes included) over US$6,400, Very Fine, fully imaged online, worth review. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

Thailand, Collection of Revenues on Document, 1899-1966, lovely specialist group of 60 items, including several First Issue bi-color stamps, with many scarce to rare items to be found throughout; highlights include various examples of the 1899 First Issues of the 1B and 4B bi-colors, and various other items of note, including a rich array of pairs, overprint types, local Wartime issues, and varieties, generally Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online, ex "Sarge" Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000

China, Amazing and Extensive Pakua Cancel Selection, a wonderful assembly comprising over 90 examples, the vast majority of which are Dowager surcharge issues, the balance being ICP Coiling Dragons; in addition to the amazing range and variety of these cancels, many premium stamps are noted such as #35 (5), 36 (2), 37 (4), 54 (3), 55, etc.; a wonderful study group, Fine to Very Fine or better, specialist's delight; fully imaged online. Est. HK$10,000-15,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GREAT BRITAIN 1841-1955 balance of a consignment, with 90+ items on Sergio Sismondo dealer cards, with some better items including 1841 1p unused (2), 2p blue strip of three, 1854-56 2p blue used (5) and unused (1) horizontal pairs, 1862 4p vermilion unused, 1864 1p red blocks of four (2), six and 12, 1870 1p rose block of eight, 1872 6p gray unused (2), 1873 3p rose unused, 1880 2sh pale brown, 1881 1sh salmon unused, 1867 5sh rose (5 including one overprinted Specimen), 1878 ?1 brown lilac, 1884 2sh6p, 10sh (4), 1891 ?1 green, etc., KEVII with unused 2sh6p (6) and 5sh (5), most with Sismondo certificates, 2sh6p-?1 used, George V with Seahorses, QEII Castles, and a small group of Officials, mixed condition with faults noted, otherwise fine-v.f., high catalog value

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EUROPEAN COUNTRIES 1860-1960 accumulation on 175+ Sergio Sismondo dealer lot cards, with singles, sets, multiples, Specimens, etc., highlights include Albania including Eagle handstamps and sheets, Austria with Birthday Jubilee, Belgium with Helmet, Cardinal Mercier (6 including one used), Orval Abbey (2), plus some better souvenir sheets, Denmark, Finland, a nice group of Fiume, France with Strasbourg (3) and PEXIP sheets, Smile of Reims booklet pane, Greece with Hermes Heads, Greenland with Parcel Post, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, San Marino with Air Post and souvenir sheets, Spain, Sweden with UPU set, Switzerland with NABA sheet and Pax set, Siberia, Vatican with Provisionals used and unused, etc., few certificates, mixed condition with some faults noted, otherwise generally fine-v.f., high retail value, inspection recommended

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRITISH COMMONWEALTH 1840-1950 selection of better sets and values identified and catalogued in a large stock book, with Great Britain 1840 1d and 2d fine used with good margins, British East Africa, KUT, Rhodesia, Basutoland 1938 set in marginal pairs, Omnibus 1948 Silver Wedding sets (50), fine used including Malayan States, 1935 Silver Jubilee, UPU and Coronation sets, Canada, Hong Kong, Uganda 1898-1902 set to 5r (2) used and set on scarce attractive coverfront, Rhodesia 1896 set used, 1898 to 10s unused, Admirals unused to 5sh, South Africa, Tanganyika, Bahrain scarce 1963 40bp red uprated registered postal stationery envelope to New York, etc., mostly fine-v.f., excellent showing, SG ?18,000+ (excluding GB 1d and 2d and covers)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRITISH COMMONWEALTH 1850-1940 accumulation on 140+ Sergio Sismondo dealer lot cards, with singles, sets, multiples including blocks of four, plate blocks, proofs, specimens, etc., highlights include some Great Britain with British Offices in China, British Cancellations Abroad, Australia 10sh Kangaroo, Australian States, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada with better Classics, $1 Official plate block of ten, Cape of Good Hope with over 20 Triangles, Falkland Islands with KEVII 3sh block of four and George V values to ?1, India and Indian States, Ireland 10sh Seahorse, Newfoundland with multiples including Air Post blocks of four, New Zealand, Virgin Islands, and more, few certificates, mixed condition with some faults noted, otherwise generally fine-v.f., high retail value, inspection recommended

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS NORTH VIETNAM 1950-1970s issues, stock book with 1,345 imperforate stamps and two souvenir sheets, all are varieties and proofs, missing colors, misperforated, stage prints, double impressions, unissued items, blocks of four or larger, much duplication, but still a wonderful variety, mostly unused, fine-v.f.

China (People's Republic), Compelling Never Hinged Stock, mainly 1980s-90s, with nearly all in original post office packaging, a ready-made dealer's stock, with sets, souvenir and miniature sheets, part- and full sheets, numerous imprints, etc., along with a mix of booklets, exhibition folders, and the like; several earlier used sets in Scott-identified glassines (#615-617, 620-627, 639-646, 661-680, 684-695, 708-710, etc.), otherwise modern mint in useful quantities ranging from blocks of four to small panes); worth careful review, Very Fine, inspection invited; see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.2 lbs. Est. HK$8,000-10,000

China (People's Republic), "Monkey See, Monkey Do" Very Well-Filled, Mostly Mint Collection, 1949-89, Not only will you find a mint Monkey stamp in this collection hinged on album pages, but many other better sets as well, such as mint #1054-57, 1067-71, 1074a, 1076-79, 1090-94, 1095-98, 1099-1102, 1103, 1104-07, 1114-16, 1121a, 1122-25, 1126-29, 1143-48, 1211-14, 1215-17, 1218-21, 1228-31, 1255-70, 1271-74, 1281-85, 1547-54, 1557-72, 1574-81, 1613-16, 1618-25, 1632-35, 1636-39, 1749-60, used 506-17, 518-22, 542-59, 661-80, 716-31, 798b, etc, Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Japan, Mixed Collateral Collections, variously presented, an assembly of material that fits around a standard Japan collection; small Lighthouse cover album with well over 100 postal cards, picture post cards, New Year cards and covers, the cards mixed mint and used, some with Large Commemorative Datestamps, earlies with a mix of cancel types; a Back-of-the-Book binder with a wide range of perfins (identified), miniature and souvenir sheets, plus Revenues, the sheets or stamps including #154, 293a, 306a, 311a, 378a, 385a, 457, etc., many of the National Parks with folders; a near-complete mint Ryukyus collection in a slipcased Palo album including Provisionals (40s Yaeyama with 1981 RPSS certificate) and #7a (2003 PF certificate), plus a mint sheet book of over 175 sheets (about 40 different issues); a slipcased Palo album of Japanese Occupation of China, plus a handful of literature on perfins and Ryukyus, along with a pristine copy of the 2010 edition of Shimomura's Standard Catalogue Japanese Revenue Stamps; nice value and interesting material, with light to useful duplication, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited; see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 24 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Asia, Continental Mix-and-Match, on a variety of pages, a neat smorgasbord of material, including Hong Kong Treaty Port cancels, Thai surcharge multiples (#19, 20, 37, 41, 46 & 65); Korea #94A (2) and #212B (block of four), Manchukuo #88 imperforate block of nine, Ryukyus $1 Revenue block of 16 on document, plus a used Japan selection ranging #2//84; nice items, generally fresh and sound though expect a hidden flaw; well worth review, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Taiwan, Useful Stock Selection, Mostly Blocks, 1955-71, comprising #1121-1123 lower right corner blocks of four, 1189-1192 blocks of four and six, 1261-1264 corner margin blocks of four, 1323-1326 matched imprint blocks of six, 1370-1372 blocks of four, 1375-1376 margin blocks of ten, 1408-1411 blocks of four and two sets of singles, 1429-1432 corner blocks of six, 1444-1447 gummed imprint blocks of four, 1448-1449 blocks of ten, 1471-1474 four sets in blocks, strips or pairs, 1526-1531 six sets variously, 1588-1589 imprint blocks of four, 1635-1636 imprint blocks of four, 1682-1693 blocks of four, 1751-1751 eight sets variously; all sound and Post Office fresh, never hinged or without gum as issued, Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

China, Three-Binder Mint and Used Stock/Collection, 1883-2003, all neatly arranged, offering a wealth of material from Empire, Republic and PRC, along with Manchukuo; Empire includes several Large Dragons used, a semi-specialized assortment of Dowagers (normal and surcharged, some duplication) mint, a 1¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue mint, ICP & CIP Coiling Dragons mint; Republic includes Junks mint and used, a mint $2 plate number and part-imprint Peking Second Print Hall of Classics, a selection of 1912 and other early commemoratives mint, some Provinces (mostly used), etc., while PRC presents a range of issues from earlies to modern, including a binder of approximately 50 souvenir sheets from the 1990s; Manchukuo a nicely filled mint collection with partial used holding; all this plus a Besfond Philately Goods Co. slipcased book of all issues 1992-2003 (text in Chinese); a stellar holding sure to please collector and dealer alike, with minimal duplication, Fine to Very Fine with much better, the three binders imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

China, Outstanding Missionary Cover Accumulation, 1940s-50s, a splendid and diverse range of 125covers, virtually all Missionary from the late 1940s to early 1950s, to or from Catholic Maryknoll House missions; includes many lovely frankings, destinations and uses, some Provincial, early Taiwan and PRC, etc.; an exciting lot, never before on the market, condition ranges, but mostly Fine to Very Fine, examination invited; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Taiwan, Substantial Mostly Modern Stock Compilation, Post Office fresh with majority (if not all) never hinged, glassined or sleeved by issue, as blocks of four (many marginal/positional/imprint), full sheets or complete souvenir sheets; a wealth of material including some Republic Province and early Taiwan proper (#1111 imprint block, #1606-1609 blocks of four, etc.), the main holding largely from the 1980s-90s, most all in original packaging from the post office; we note a range of New Year souvenir sheets, imprint blocks of four of #3103-3106 and 3131-3132, some Semi-Postals, much of Topical interest (flora and fauna, butterflies, art), etc., etc.; no great rarities, but plenty of pristine material readily saleable by the knowledgeable dealer, Very Fine, see a sampling online; inspection rewarded. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Taiwan, Sensational Stock Supply, a splendid holding of sets as singles, pairs, blocks and/or sheets; some earlier material present, but overwhelming majority is "fresh from the post office" modern still in its original packaging; useful duplication for the dealer, with much as blocks of four or six—many of these with imprint—while souvenir and miniature sheets, booklets, sheetlets and the like seem to be present in quantities of maybe ten at most; we note #1135-1136, 1143-1148 never hinged, 1355-1358 never hinged, numerous Scroll issues, Specimen blackprints, and much, much more; the occasional small wrinkle, but overall an immaculate compilation sure to please the busiest of dealers, Very Fine, sample images online; inspection rewarded. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.4 lbs. Est. HK$8,000-10,000

Hong Kong, Honking Great Modern Mint Stock Array, nearly all pulled from HK Post's original envelopes, pristine and bright; wonderful mix of Queen Elizabeth II and post-handover issues, all in complete sets as singles, blocks (many with plate number & traffic lights), small panes, plus souvenir and miniature sheets, complete booklets, commemorative folders, prestige booklets, etc.; no individual rarities to be found, but quantities and formats more than compensate; for the busy dealer, a lovely holding with great catalogue value and profit potential, Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 15 lbs. Est. HK$8,000-10,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES Duck Hunting Permit Stamps 1935-2009 accumulation on pages, with RW1 (39 copies, including six used), RW2 (12, including 1 used), RW3 (18), RW4 (22), RW5 (24, 3 used), RW6 (16), RW7 (19, 1 used), RW8 (24, 7 used), RW9 (16, 1 used), RW10 (5), RW11 (8), RW12 (8), large quantities including many plate blocks starting with RW40 (unfortunately a number stuck down in the margins), 2006 Ross's Goose souvenir sheets (6), few covers, State Hunting Permits, etc., mixed condition with many of the earlier stamps hinged or without gum, few minor faults noted, generally fine-v.f., huge catalog value

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS and BALANCES 1850-1960 large selection of hundreds on stock cards, mostly British Commonwealth singles and sets, with British Levant, Australian States, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cape of Good Hope, Cyprus, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Grenada, Hong Kong, India with Indian States, Labuan, Leeward Islands, Malta, Malaysian States, Natal, New Hebrides, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Zanzibar, Zululand, etc., other countries include French and Spanish Andorra, Fiume, Poland (Balloon souvenir sheet), and Qatar, plus two stock books of lower value United States, mixed condition, used and unused, some faults and reference items noted, still fine and useful group

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GREAT BRITAIN 1840-1948 collection on Scott album pages, used until 1887, mostly unused thereafter, with early issues including 1d black, 1d blue, 1883 2sh6p-10sh, 1887 Jubilee complete, Edward to ?1 (high value used), George V including Seahorses (three different sets), ?1 PUC, George VI 10sh indigo, etc., mixed condition with some early stamps with margins cut in (those generally not counted), otherwise fine-v.f., SG ?13,000+

China, Mint & Used Holding of Manchukuo, Shanghai, Treaty Ports & More, 1879-1960s, One binder with stamps arranged on Vario stock sheets covering the French, German & Russian Offices in China, Manchukuo with many stamps in duplication and a mint sheet folder of partial sheets, three pages of mint Shanghai, the Treaty Ports of Amoy, Chefoo, Foochow, and Wuhu, a collection of Macau into the 1960s, and the 1945 stamps of Taiwan in duplication, overall Fine to Very Fine, entirely viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$7,000-9,000

Taiwan, Valuable Revenue Holding Mint, Used & On Documents, 1949-76, Beautifully presented in one massive Lindner binder, a collection of about 200 revenues with nearly 100 more in blocks, both used & unused, covering the judicial tax stamps created by overprinting surplus Japanese income tax stamps, the subsequent Sun Yat-sen issues of the 1940s including the overprints for Quemoy Island, and more, overall Fine to Very Fine, viewable in its entirety online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$7,000-9,000

China, Old-Time Consignment Balance, housed in various quite old albums, stockbooks, etc., with a bit of everything from a handful of better classics to sheets, Foreign offices, etc., etc.; we note Hong Kong "China" overprints, solid Sun Yat-sens & Martyrs for the specialist to review, album pages, and more besides; careful review a must, Fine to Very Fine or better, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 23.8 lbs. Est. HK$7,000-9,000

China, "A Place in the Sun" Immense Holding of Mint & Used Sun Yat-sen Definitives, 1931-49, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's face on many thousands of stamps, both mint & used with many in blocks, arranged on Vario stocksheets with a wide variety of surcharges and overprints, as well as about 20 covers, generally Fine to Very Fine, video flip accessible online. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.4 lbs. (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$7,000-9,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS FRANCE & COLONIES 1849-1940 accumulation on over 75 Sergio Sismondo dealer cards, with several better items with Sismondo certificates including 1849 15c green (sound), 1853 1fr lake (thin), 1870 10c Bordeaux (some gum loss), 1871 10c on 10c with pale blue surcharge (hinged, perf. Flaws), Type Sage 2c green h.r., etc., other highlights include 1849 1fr, 10c Empire, 40c Bordeaux, 15c and 25c Type Sage, Strasbourg se-tenant set of two with label, 20fr Pont du Gard, Air Post with 1.50fr carmine E.I.P.A.30 (2), 50fr Burelage, Colonies with General Issues, Offices in China, Levant, Cilicia, Dahomey, Indo-China, Madagascar, Mayotte, Monaco Scott 6, Morocco, Reunion, Zanzibar, etc., mixed condition with some faults noted, otherwise fine-v.f., high catalog value

23 HARRIS ALBUMS OF WORLD: Twenty-three large Harris Albums with one man's lifetime collection of Worldwide from older to modern, mainly used. This lot is offered intact as received. Contains a huge quantity of stamps and a tremendous variety of A-Z countries with strength in Br. Commonwealth, Europe, Scandinavia, Latin America, Asia (incl China), Canada & USA, Africa, Middle East, and much more. An enormous quantity of all diff stamps and largely unchecked by us. Generally VG-VF (10,000's)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS CYPRUS 1880-1943 collection on Scott's album pages, mostly complete sets including Overprints and Surcharges, Victoria, Edward, George V to ?1, 50th Anniversary of British Rule and George VI, l.h. or h.r., fine-v.f., SG ?9,350+

RUSSIA (1) 1857 10k brown & blue, margins all around, close but clear at top, tied by framed Taurogen 19 April 1858 departure datestamp on complete FL to Moscow, with "Speditions-Geschaft John G. Kniep Tauroggen" forwarding agent's handstamp on back, letter folded vertically and horizontally, fine and scarce forwarded item, ex-Small collection

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY - WORLD WAR II 1944-45 St. Nazaire, collection of 77 covers or cards, mostly with ordinary French franking, cancelled Batz s/Mer, Piriac s/Mer, La Turballe and others, with "Tax Percue" handstamps, many registered, also postage dues, five covers franked with 50c and 2fr Ship (Mi.1-2, some toning or discoloration), "Ilot" on & off-cover, plus two stationery entires, private issues, souvenir covers and two unused pairs (Dunkirk), mostly fine-v.f.

Hong Kong, Alluring Used Collection, Queen Victoria to King George VI, neatly arrayed on nine stockpage sides, a "catnip for the cancel collector" holding of over 250 stamps bearing a range of cancels including "B62" plus Shanghai ("S1") and Yokohama ("Y1") killers, Hong Kong (various letters) and Shanghai thimbles, Branch Office, Registered, etc., some better stamps to be found as well, including #11, 16, 17, 21 (3), 22, 23, 24 (2 shades), 26-27 (2), 29-30, 46, 56, 66, 69 with kiss print surcharge (not doubled), and more besides; generally fresh and clean though expect the occasional flaw or two to be lurking; a lovely compilation, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Japan, Mint and Used Collection of Classics, 1872-1925, hinged on old-time French album pages, a pretty pre-Showa compilation; begins with a reproduction #2 followed by solid to near-complete Cherry Blossoms, Chrysanthemums, Kobans, Tazawas, commemoratives and Offices in China and Korea; care required reviewing, as we note a couple stamps mis-placed, but a pretty holding offering a mix of cancels, minimal duplication (often showing shades), and some better including used #35, 38 (syl. 4), 39, 46, 52, 54A, 66, and mint #33, 53, 60-61, 64-65, 101, 122, 124, 163-166, 179-187, 190-193, Offices in Korea #3, 8, and more besides; useful holding on which to build, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Hong Kong, Extensive Mint Blocks Collection, all neatly arranged in two binders of stockpages, Post Office fresh blocks of four (some larger) and appearing sound; 4¢ Queen Victoria, 1¢ "CHINA" overprint block of six, and 2¢ Centenary, the rest Queen Elizabeth II and SAR Issues; many marginal with sheet number, plate number/traffic lights, or other marginal markings, plus various souvenir or miniature sheets as well; a wealth of material, including strong modern/recent (to 2009) not often encountered; a great lot for the plate collector and dealer alike, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS ICELAND 1873-2005 extensive collection in four Lindner hingeless albums, with Skilling Issue including 2k and 16s imperf., Small and Large Numerals, "I Gildi" Overprints, King Christian, Two Kings, Christian X, Surcharges, Parliament Issue, etc., with Air Post, Officials, etc., varieties noted (often with Facit numbers), Proofs, blocks of four, complete sheets including 50a Christian IX, 10a Two Kings, 1kr Hekla Volcano, etc., booklets, used with foreign cancels, complete Year sets in original folders, mixed condition with some faults possible, many n.h. noted, fine-v.f. A good opportunity to obtain an advanced collection of Iceland

China (People's Republic), Mint Single-Volume Collection/Stock, on a mix of stockpages, fresh material mainly from the early 1980s to early 2000s; single used item (#357a), the rest mint; most items present as blocks of four with all sets apparently complete, plus various souvenir sheets and booklets as well; a solid holding of readily saleable material, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Manchukuo, Alluring Collection/Stock, 1932-45, all but a handful mint, presented on album pages (some mounted, some hinged), dealer's cards, auction sheets, etc., offering a wealth of material for the dealer or student; collections solidly filled, with additional complete sets, blocks of four, a few varieties and imprint blocks, and on and on; all Post Office fresh and appearing sound; a lovely holding sure to please, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Asia, "Asian Fusion" Ex-Dealer Stock with Strong China, Japan, Thailand & Others into the 2000s, a box of glassines, stock pages, "102" cards and counter pages with many better items throughout, such as mint Cambodia #C1a-C6a, C14a, China #B9a, Hong Kong #275-288, Japan #371, 456, 457, 473a, 479a, 505-508 (sheet of 20), 517a, 519a, B11, including numerous Mihon overprints, PRC #1547-1554, 1810, 1820, 1844 (2), Taiwan #1095a, 1355-1358 (2), Thailand #469-476, and more, overall Fine to Very Fine, see a sampling online; inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

China (People's Republic), Miscellany of Useful and Valuable Stock, variously presented with handfuls of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau sprinkled in, a mostly modern holding sure to excite; we note a cover album with various 1980s PRC First Day Covers and souvenir sheets, first New Years series complete including Monkey (#1586), plus better including #1076-1079, 1126-1129, 1547-1554, 1557-1572, 1574-15811749-1760, 1864-1871, etc., plus presentation folders or books comprising "Peacocks" book, approximately 20 1996 Asian International Philatelic Exhibition folders, ten Hong Kong Handover folders, and 20 1995 Stamp & Coin Exposition folders containing both the perforated and imperforate souvenir sheets (#2566 footnote, imperfs $100 each); a great lot for the busy dealer, Very Fine, inspection invited; see a couple binders online. Shipping charges apply - weight 18.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Chinese Cities & Local Posts, Excellent and Valuable Mint and Used Collection, neatly arranged in a slipcased "Stamp Collector's Stock Book No. 5", a wonderful range of Locals, comprising Shanghai (Small Dragons on), Chungking, Foochow, Hankow, Ichang, Kewkiang, Nanking, Amoy, Chinkiang, Chefoo, Wei Hai Wei, Wuhu, and Tibet, the book finishing with duplicates from across nearly all the locales; all (or nearly so) identified by Chan number; some duplication as to be expected, but nothing overwhelming; a lovely and useful lot for the dealer or student, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

Manchukuo, Enticing Mint and Used Stock Compilation, arranged on stockbook pages offering a wealth of material; mint largely commemorative issues, while definitives present mint and used including a grand range of cancels for the specialist; highlights include mint #19-22 (10), 32-35 (10), 71-74 (9), 79-82 (9), 116-119 (8), plus much more besides; a solid lot with excellent retail potential; be sure to view, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS TOGO 1915-17 group of 28 covers from Cameroon and Togo, mostly registered to Paris or Switzerland, with colorful frankings, also single 5sh, etc., some with "Passed by Censor" and other markings, fine-v.f. and attractive lot

CANADA - COLLECTIONS AND LARGER LOTS: Large collection of many hundreds of mint PLATE BLOCKS 1950s to 1990s in matched sets, appears all nh, f-vf. (Face val - $10150)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS FIUME 1918-24 balance of the collection neatly arranged on stock cards, mostly complete sets, with a variety of overprints, types, perforations and papers, all identified by Sassone, mostly n.h., with special delivery, postage dues, semi-postals, etc., majority signed by recognized experts, fine-v.f. An excellent nucleus for this difficult collecting area, Sass. Euro 20,800

SPAIN 1791-1862 incoming mail, collection partly written up on pages, with 43 FLs from France, Argentina, Brazil, Great Britain, United States, Belgium, German States and Holland, better items include Barcelona Exchange Office (French stamps cancelled "Estangero Barcelona"), 10 different types of markings used including "2" duplex, with "Admon De Cambio 3 Ctos Barcelona" pmk alongside, stampless letter from Smyrna, with blue "Vapor de Francia" and "Admon de Cambio 21 Ctos Barcelona" pmk, also "Estrangero Valencia," "Estrangero Alicante" and others; 1867 FL from Hamburg, with red "Prusia" and charged "32," 1791 FL from Gravenhage to Madrid, with "Olanda" and "D'Hollande" markings, plus many others, mixed condition, but mostly fine or better

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY 1860-1970 balance of a collection with Scott albums containing Regular Issues with Empire with Large and Small Shields, Reichspost to 5M, Deutches Reich, Posthorns, etc., Semi-Postals with Wagner, IPOSTA and Ten Year sheets, Air Post including South America (used) Polar and Chicago (used) Flights, Officials, French Zone, Berlin with Black and Red Overprints, UPU, etc., Russian Zone with Goethe souvenir sheet, and more, an old style album with Allenstein, Danzig, Memel, Schleswig, Upper Silesia, and World War I Occupations, stock book with World War II Occupations with France, Bohemia and Moravia, Laibach, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania and Generalgouvernment, additional stock books with assorted new issues, etc., mixed condition with some faults possible, generally fine

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS and BALANCES 1850-1960 balance of a consignment on 125+ Sergio Sismondo dealer lot cards, with singles, sets, blocks of four, plate blocks, proofs, Specimen overprints, etc. Highlights include United States with 1861 90c, Newspaper Stamps, Offices in China and Philippines to $2, Azores, Brazil, China with 1c Large Dragon, Ethiopia with sheets, Iran, Japan with National Parks souvenir sheets with original folders, 1.20y (2) and Beauty Looking Back souvenir sheets, Libya with 1924 2L strip imperf. between, Obock gutter sheet of 50, Russian Offices in China sheet of 100, substantial Saudi Arabia, Tanna Tuva with strips of five, etc., few certificates, mixed condition with some faults noted, otherwise generally fine-v.f., high retail value, inspection recommended

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY 1945-50 Allied Occupation, accumulation in two large stock books, collection both mint n.h. and used, as well as covers, with French Zone including Baden, Rhine Palatinate and Wurttemberg, Soviet Zone including East Saxony and Thuringen, American Zone with Band and Netz Overprints, etc., many signed or expertised including several minor varieties with certificates noted, few minor faults possible but generally fine-v.f. and exhaustive collection, ideal for the specialist, owner's Michel cat. value Euro 30,000+

Hong Kong, Fresh All-Mint Collection, 1891-1969, mounted on album pages or stockpages, our spot checks turning up only never hinged except for 1891 Jubilee (no gum) and 1922-27 King George V Offices in China issue (mixed hinged and never hinged); popular issues including Silver Jubilee (2, 1 never hinged, 1 lightly hinged), 1937 Coronation (3 sets), Silver Wedding, UPU, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, plus a selection of King George V definitives including #166 and 166A, #185-198 (First Queen Elizabeth II definitives, 3 sets), 203-217 (Annigoni, 2 sets), and more; fresh and sound with attractive centering throughout; any yellowing in images due to stockpage—the stamps pristine, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$5,000-6,000

North China, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Area, Large & Small Victory Issues, 1945-46, comprising #3L1-3L8 and 3L9-3L10, 3L12, 3L14-3L17, 3L19 and 3L21-3L22 (Yang #NC17//38), 25 units identically assembled on separate pages and cancelled by 35.5.31 (May 31, 1946) c.d.s.'s; a scarce, old-time assembly ready for the savvy dealer, without gum as issued, Very Fine, imaged online. Scott approximately $5,000 (HK$ 38,460). Est. HK$5,000-7,000

Sinkiang, Fabulous Collection of Used & Unused Revenues, 1940-58, Tucked away in the extreme northwest corner of China, Xinjiang is the largest province of the PRC. This specialized collection looks just at the revenues and is presented on quadrille pages and annotated in English with each item in a clear mount. Includes approximately 100 used/unused stamps, fifteen additional blocks and a few on document, overall Fine to Very Fine, viewable in its entirety online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$5,000-6,000

China, "Random Access" Mint & Used Holding into the 2000s, Two binders with stamps on a variety of album pages and stock pages covering Imperial China, Republic of China & Taiwan, Liberated Areas, PRC, and Hong Kong, also with a bit of Macao, Manchukuo, and Mongolia. Appears unorganized and haphazardly arranged, but also includes copious notes from the consignor identifying large portions from each binder, mostly by Scott catalogue number. Some better items include mint People's Republic of China #1389-98, 1761, Kewkiang 1-10, Macao 482a, 517a, and a transatlantic first flight cover from Macao to the U.S. via Honolulu franked with C2, C5, a block of 283, and a pair of C6, overall Fine to Very Fine, flips of both books viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$5,000-7,000

China (People's Republic) - Liberated Areas, Nice Mixed Selection, arranged on four stockpage sides, comprising Yang #EC308-312, EC320-321, EC474 (bottom margin block of 4), EC480-482 (tête-bêche pairs); NC17-24; NE139-140 (corner margin blocks of 4), NE19-20 (blocks of 4), NE21-23 (blocks of 4); NW92-93, NW94; and SW32-36 (top or bottom margin blocks of 4); generally fresh and bright and appearing sound; well worth a look, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Est. HK$5,000-6,000

China, "Random Access II" Mint & Used Holding into the 2000s, Two stockbooks with stamps on a variety of album pages and stock pages covering Imperial China, Republic of China & Taiwan, Liberated Areas, PRC, and Hong Kong, also with a bit of Macao, Manchukuo, and Mongolia. Appears unorganized and haphazardly arranged, but also includes copious notes from the consignor identifying large portions from each book, mostly by Scott catalogue number. Some better items include used China 80, German Offices in China 52-53, Macao 305, mint People's Republic of China 1389-98, and some better covers too, like a pair of Mongolia 66 on an underfranked cover to China with a strip of five of J64 on reverse, French Offices in China #2 (2) on a picture postcard from Shanghai to Paris, and a multinational picture postcard franked with the stamps of the French, Japanese & Russian Offices in China among others, overall Fine to Very Fine, flips of both books viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$5,000-7,000

FSAT (1955-1995) Dealer's Inventory of mint Never Hinged, F-VF stamps (1-14 copies of each stamp) in sturdy MOC binder. Very neatly arranged stamps and sets on cardstock pages (see photos). Total 2027 catalogue value over 19,000 Euros ($21,200+)Offered at a fraction of retail! Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS PHILATELIC LITERATURE 1928 edition of Fournier's "Album de Fac-Similes" containing Argentina-Uruguay, with 1,100+ different Fournier forgeries (some pairs, blocks and sheets included), all handstamped "Faux" (forgery), title page missing, mostly fine-v.f. A splendid reference work

Printed Cancel Selection of 46 Stamps, includes 46 mostly different singles with printed cancels, there are a few scattered handstamps included, the overall condition is very mixed and faults are to be expected, includes there inverted cancels, some fancy monograms, many various stamps but most are 1c Proprietary issues, some of these items are listed in the Morrissey book and some are from unknown users, a very interesting group and good amount of retail value here.(ENV 4,000-5,000) Provenance: Morrissey

China, Mixed Medley of Mint and Used, 1879-1945, on Minkus pages, some hinged, some mounted, encompassing Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Manchukuo and Local Posts; mixed mint and used, with highlights including Ki-Hei #28 used; Sinkiang #39-42, 43-46, 70-73, 78-81 and solid Sun Yat-sens/Martyrs (all mint); Szechwan #4-11 used plus mostly mint Martyrs; Yunnan mint and used, a nice array of Japanese Occupations with better-filled North, Central and South China; strong mint North East Provinces, a page of Locals and Revenues, mostly mint Manchukuo, Shanghai Local Posts selection from 1888 Small Dragons through 1896 Issues, Republic 1914 Special Delivery panels, plus a delightful group of 48 picture post cards ca. 1904-1960s, some used with frankings of CIP Coiling Dragons or Junks, a mix of monochrome, tinted and full-color, all offering a portrait of life as it used to be, historic sites, etc.; a useful lot for the dealer, simultaneously offering the collector a foundation on which to expand, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$4,500-5,500

ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE 1878-1908 covers, selection of seven, six registered, also two pieces, incl. "Estero" cover from Tunisia to Germany franked with 30c, also 4pi on 1L on registered cover from Constantinople to Germany, etc., fine lot

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS MIDDLE EAST 1937 collection of mostly complete sets in stock book, with Aden Dhow (SG 1-11), George VI-QEII definitives, some duplication and perf. varieties, South Arabia Issues, few used sets from Abu Dhabi, occasional Ajman, Dubai, local overprints in sheets from Kathiri State of Seijun, etc., fine-v.f. (SG ?5,800+). Also included are 50 sets of the unlisted 1963 JFK overprints from Aden Quati State Hadhramut (those are listed in Mi. Euro 7,500), fne-v.f.

ALBANIA (35-52,J1-9var) 1913-14 Skanderbeg Issues, specialized collection on pages, with used and unused singles, sets, varieties including double, inverted, omitted overprints, especially among the 1914 Prince Wilhelm zu Wied issue, also the subsequent surcharges and postage dues, with covers and stationery entires, mostly fine-v.f. An impressive holding, difficult to assemble, mostly unlisted (Mi.35-46,T1-5var)

SIBERIA Japanese Military Occupation 1918-20 Postal History collection written up exhibition style on pages, 44 covers or cards with field posts identified, few rare items incl. latest recorded mail from Ugolnaya relay station, various regiments and pmks, fine-v.f., scarce group

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRITISH COMMONWEALTH - Covers and Postal History 1869-1950 accumulation of 130+ covers or cards, mostly better items priced and written up, with Australian States including Queensland and Victoria, Ceylon, Gambia, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa with Cape of Good Hope, Boer War, Transvaal, South West Africa, etc., with various frankings, destinations, censor markings, and more, generally fine-v.f. and ideal for resale

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS FRANCE 1876-2004 collection in Scott album, with Regular Issues including two different 20fr Pont du Gard, souvenir sheets including PEXIP souvenir sheet, Semi-Postals, Air Post with C1-2, Plane Over Paris to 50fr, Burelage (appears n.h.), South Atlantic, etc., Postage Dues, Officials, German Occupation, plus five Lindner hingeless albums from 1970s onwards, fairly complete, with occasional imperfs and trial color proofs, plus an album of over 100 Epreuves deluxe and a small box with 1914-19 unused postcards, few minor faults possible but generally fine-v.f. and clean collection

NICARAGUA Air Post (C430-46P) 1959 Visit of Francis, Cardinal Spellman to Managua, imperforate progressive trial color proofs on gummed paper, selection of 16 sets of 7, for a total of 112 different, variety of colors, each proof with a plate number and guide-lines. In addition, there are unissued color trials (three of each) of the 1957-58 Ecclesiastical and Cathedrals sets, plus printer's mock-up of the Refugees souvenir sheet. A very fine and rare group, ex-Matthews collection

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS CHINA Japanese Occupation (2N17a/8N12) 1941-44 selection of higher values, mostly type I varieties, some signed, few unlisted, also 1929 overprints Chinese Provinces, Yunnan and Manchuria overprinted sets, total of 73 different, mostly fine-v.f., cat. $10,000+

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRAZIL 1939-1943 collection on pages, apparently complete for the period, with scarce imperforate varieties with singles, pairs and blocks, many unlisted, also US warship visits to Brazil (8 diff. covers), 1940 Census imperfs, die and plate proofs incl. air post, sets of the World's Fair souvenir sheets incl. one mounted in 1947 UPU presentation booklet, regular issue imperf. blocks and many others, generally fine-v.f.

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY - WORLD WAR II Military Air Post (Mi.1/17) 1944 balance of the collection, group of 40+ used and unused, also six on cover, with Crete, Rhodes, Agram and Leros, variety of types and usages, mixed condition, interesting lot, many signed Claus Petry, etc.

POLAND Polish Occupation of Cieszyn and Zaolzie 1938 collection of 150+ covers or cards, registered covers, propaganda slogans ("Nasi Bracia z za Olzy zlaczyli sie z Macierza") Bogumin, Karwina, Skalite, Czerna Bezkidzka, Sucha Gorna, Stonawa, Suchahora, Cieszyn, Trzyniec, Nawsie, Morawka, Jablonkow, card with 12 postmarks and two slogan cancels, Frysztat, Poreba Orlowska, Orlova, Rychwald Slaski, Jaworzyna Spiska, Wendrynia, and others, with additional propaganda postcards, showing Polish Army in Zaolzie, censored mail, mixed frankings with Czechoslovak stamps, Registered and "T" overprints, copy of Postal Regulations, incoming mail, etc. Also included are seven German cards with Red Army Liberation markings, handstamps from Bystrzyca 2.5.45 (red star), also Jablonkow, Wedrynia, Trzyniec, various colors. There are two Philatelic publications (1958), with detailed study of the subject by Jan Z.E. Berek, newspaper clipping, etc. A definitive presentation of this interesting historical chapter

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS DENMARK 1854-2008 extensive collection in Lindner albums, with early issues including a few certificates, Semi-Postals, Air Post, Postage Dues, Parcel Post, etc., plus duplicated, varieties with various shades noted, proofs and essays, booklets, booklet panes, year sets in folders, etc., few minor faults noted, generally fine-v.f.

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS SWEDEN 1858-2008 extensive collection in seven Lindner albums and a stock book, with Coat of Arms, Numerals, King Oscar, Stockholm Post Office, King Gustav, Coils, UPU sets (duplicates), Semi-Postals, Air Post, Postage Dues, Officials, with duplicates, multiples including blocks of four, Coil strips, shades, varieties, reprints, etc., mostly unused (many n.h.), few minor faults possible, generally fine-v.f. A nice collection

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS CANADA AND PROVINCES 1888-1932 accumulation on 30 Sergio Sismondo dealer cards, mostly unused, with 1888 5c block of four, Jubilees to 50c, Maple Leafs to 10c including 10c block of four, Numerals to 20c (2), 8c Numeral block of four, KEVII 20c and 50c, Quebec Tercentenary (2), George V Admirals to $1 (2), 1928-29 to $1 (2), War Tax 2c Coil pair, and Newfoundland with 1861 8p rose (used), 1865 5c brown (used) and 1911 8c (single) and 10c (pair) imperfs, mixed condition with faults noted, otherwise fine-v.f., high catalog value

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMANY 1850-1940 accumulation of 120+ Sergio Sismondo dealer lot cards, with singles, sets, multiples, Specimens, etc., German States including Baden, Bavaria, Bremen, Brunswick, Hamburg, Oldenburg, Thurn and Taxis, Wurttemberg, Germany with Shield Issues, Reichspost, Deutsches Reich, Semi-Postals, Air Post, Post World War II with Berlin, some Colonies, and more, few certificates, mixed condition with some faults noted, otherwise generally fine-v.f., high retail value, inspection recommended

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1850-1940 balance of a consignment, 85+ covers presented on Sergio Sismondo lot cards, with Brazil, British Guiana (George V $1 strip of three), Canada, Cape of Good Hope (Boer War), Egypt, El Salvador, German States, German Air Post, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hungary, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia with Offices Abroad, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Thrace, Turkey, Venezuela, etc., nice selection of frankings, cancelations and destinations, few certificates, minor flaws possible, generally fine-v.f. and ideal for resale

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GERMAN COLONIES 1898-1918 accumulation of over 50 Sergio Sismondo dealer cards, with Offices in China with 5m Reichspost, Offices in Morocco including Reichspost 5m (2), Offices in Turkey with early Surcharges, Reichspost, Cameroun Yacht to 5m (used), Caroline Islands with 48 degree overprints, German East Africa with 3r Yacht (2), Kiauchau set to 5m (2), Mariana, Marshall Islands, Togo, etc., mixed condition, otherwise fine-v.f. and useful lot

CANADA - COLLECTIONS AND LARGER LOTS: Accumulation of tens of thousands mint 1950s to 2010s, many PO packs of matched blocks, s/s, in envelopes, loose, disorganized, roughly split half and half by count between those under 15¢ and those over, to 98¢, appears mostly nh, f-vf. (Will face over $7800)

Imperf Hermes Heads Collection abt (475) */O IDed by Scott & Billig #s (NV), organized by denom in stkbk, incl Used: #1 (3), 1a, 2a (5), 3a (5), 4 (7), 5 (3), 6 (4), 7 (2), 9c (4), 10, 11(3), 11a (3), 12 (3), 14b, 15, 15a (2), 16a (5), 17 (6), 19 (9), 20b (12), 25 (2), 29, 30a, 32, 34 (3), 35 (5), 37 (2), 38a, 42a (10), 42b (9), 43b (2), 43c (8), 43d (5), 43e (6), 46 (6), 47b (12), 48 (3), 49 (2), 50 (4), 54b (4), 55 (2); Unused: 1a NG, 6 NG, 20b NG, 22 (1 H, 1 NG), 30 NG, 30a (2 NG), 43b; expect some flts, centering Avg to VF, owner's CV $50,429 (NV)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRITISH AFRICA 1887-1966 collection in Palo album, hinged or used, with Basutoland including George V set to 10sh, Bechuanaland with Victoria to 2sh other early material, Bechuanaland Protectorate including Seahorses, George V to 10sh, Swaziland with George V to 10sh, Northern Rhodesia with George V to 5sh, George VI to 20sh, Rhodesia with some early Pound values (used), Double Heads to 1sh, Admirals to 10sh and Southern Rhodesia, all with Postage Dues, mixed with some faults possible mostly among early material, generally fine-v.f., owner's cat. $12,000++

China, "The Tax Collector" Diverse Revenue Collection of Mostly PRC, 1931-90s, Presented on quadrille pages, a wide variety of revenues including Tobacco & Liqueur stamps with specimen overprints, Bicycle Tax stamps, Domestic Parcel Post receipts, telegraph receipts, meal tickets and Gas Bill receipts used during the Cultural Revolution, Clothing coupons from the Kiangsu Province printed on scrap paper, and other ration coupons. Lots of material for further study, overall Fine to Very Fine, viewable in its entirety online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Japan, Strong Two-Volume Reference Collection, hundreds upon hundreds of stamps, neatly arranged on stockpages in two slipcased binders, built over many years by a knowledgeable collector; ranging from Dragons to early Showa-era items, the majority identified by printer, plate and/or position; numerous genuine stamps present as well, including #2, 5 (2), 6 (2), 7 (2) and some Cherry Blossoms; useful and interesting lot for the student or dealer, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Taiwan, Massive Compilation of Mint, Used and Covers, a true smorgasbord, comprising two thick binders filled with covers plus additional stacks of stockpages of same, plus even more stockpages of mostly used stamps; some mint late Republic issues present including blocks and surcharged Great Wall Airmails plus a handful of Republic Province issues; covers largely First Day Covers, though we note some expo-cancelled items as well; while the occasional fault is to be expected, everything is fresh and clean; well worth the time to review, Very Fine overall, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 50 lbs. Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Japan, Immense Mostly Used Accumulation, a truly massive holding, comprising literally tens of thousands of stamps from Kobans onward; presented (more or less neatly) on album pages, stockpages, in a stockbook, etc., offering a huge quantity of material for study and comparison (or lotting and selling); an ideal lot for the busy dealer, packet maker or cancels collector; well worth a close look-through, generally Fine to Very Fine, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 32.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

China, Useful Mint Stock Compilation, 1945-2004, spanning the late Republic, Taiwan to 1986 and PRC to 2004, neatly arranged with sets individually glassined and identified, all but one or two items mint (never hinged or without gum as issued); Republic light with a handful of items and some Airmails; Taiwan solid with much as pairs or blocks of four; PRC similarly presented along with later souvenir sheets and booklets; all fresh and clean in light, useful quantities; a great lot for the internet or bourse dealer, Very Fine, inspection invited; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Hong Kong, Extensive Holding of Post-Handover Souvenir Sheets, presented on stockpages in a thick binder, a wealth of attractive and fresh souvenir and miniature sheets, including New Year issues, gold-embossed items, the occasional First Day Cover or presentation pack, etc., etc.; the vast majority identified with values, making for easy work for the dealer; sprinkled throughout we also notice non-Hong Kong Lunar New Year issues, a couple joint issues, PRC #1399, and more besides; a great lot with plenty of eye appeal, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Asia, Diverse and Interesting Accumulation, Mostly Postal History, presented every way imaginable, including Japan with several stockpages of better cancels and perfins, plus covers and postal stationery (mostly used), nice Philippines postal history, loads of Japanese First Day Covers with better, plus additional covers from various other countries; a boon for the enthusiast; be sure to set aside time to view, Fine to Very Fine or better, inspection invited; see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 13.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA COLLECTION 1976-2017: 1260/4474a, Immaculate 2-volume mint coll with approx 2,500 diff neatly hinged on printed pages. Loaded with beautiful complete sets and souvenir sheets and offered intact as received. Has all kinds of $5-$70 sets plus souvenir sheets up to $210 and $240 each. F-VF

MACAO COLLECTION 1884-1998: 1/937, BOB, Extensive collection neatly arranged on printed pages & stockcards. Has early classics up to modern with nice singles, sets & souvenir sheets. Some highlights are mint 13-5 ($414), 67-74 ($250), 126-30 ($168), 259-67 ($324), 412-27 NH ($200), 467-8 ($65), 564a ($50); plus used 287 ($59), 336-7 ($80), etc. Lots like this seldom offered. Majority F-VF, much NH. 2026 Scott $8,341 (728 stamps, 43 SS's)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES 1847-1940 balance of a collection, mostly on cards or pages, with 1847 10c black, 1851 12c, 1861 to 30c, 1869 Pictorials to 24c, Bank Notes to 90c, 1893 Columbians to $5 (50c, $1, $3 and $4 unused), 1898 Trans-Mississippi to 50c, White Plains souvenir sheet, Air Post with C1-6, and Zeppelin set of three, also some covers including no. 65, C18 FDC and flown Zeppelin cover, C24 block of four on FDC, etc., mixed condition with faults to be expected, otherwise fine, high catalog value

RUSSIA (8) 1858 10k brown & blue, selection of 32 used stamps, all multiples, including a block of four, nine horizontal or vertical pairs, three horizontal or vertical strips of three (one used on piece together with a pair), various shades and cancels, mostly fine-v.f., ex-Mikulski

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES - Covers and Postal History 1917-1919 WWI Diverse and Intriguing American Expeditionary Force Postal History, collection of 184 covers and cards, a diverse and intriguing assembly including three Prisoner of War covers (all with contents) sent from Knockaloe Aliens Detention Camp on the Isle of Man to Germantown, Philadelphia, assorted scarce censor handstamps in brown and green from locations such as Luxembourg, covers sent from the Secretary of the Knights of Columbus and Stars and Stripes reporters (several with contents), various "deceased" handstamps alongside a variety of redirected and "Return to Sender" covers, and a 1917 (2 Dec.) cablegram featuring "Expeditionary Force Message" and "American Expeditionary Force" handstamps, one of only a handful of recorded examples. Also includes several intriguing homemade envelopes, among them a German field card recycled by an American soldier to write home, along with a pair of crude cork "fancy" cancels on cover and other interesting pieces of postal history throughout, mixed condition, a wide-ranging and engaging lot, fine-v.f.

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS BRITISH COMMONWEALTH 1860-1933 selection of identified and catalogued better sets and values on stock cards with Ascension 1935 set, Antigua 1862 Head Die proof, B.E.A. two UPU values, British Honduras 1891 QV set to $2, 1964 1c with orange yellow omitted, Falklands KEVII 3s pair used on piece and marginal single, Jamaica 2d color proof, KUT 1922 2s50c and 7s50c used, Natal 1901 ?1 used, Newfoundland 1933 Balbo n.h. with Diena certificate, Northern Nigeria George V ?1, NZ Queen Victoria fiscal ?1 used, Nyasaland 1908 4d inverted watermark used, Rhodesia 1898 ?1, 1910 Admirals 6d unused one with "Gash in ear" variety, St. Helena KEVI 10sh, Tobago 1882 4d and 6d used, Togo George V uprated 2d stationery entire, Uganda 1898 set unused with 1r shade used, etc., mostly fine or better

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GREAT BRITAIN 1840-1981 collection in Scott album, mostly used, with 1840 1p black, nice selection of Victoria with values to 10sh also ?1 Telegraph Stamp, KEVII with values to 5sh, George V with Seahorses, George VI and QEII, with a selection of modern booklets, some Postage Dues and Officials, Postal Stationery including 1p and 2p Mulready, British Offices in Africa including Middle East Forces, Morocco Agencies, etc., plus Channel Islands with Lindner Albums of Jersey and Isle of Man, plus some misc. duplicates in stock books, mixed condition with some faults possible (mostly among early material), generally fine-v.f.

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS GREAT BRITAIN 1840-1984 collection in stock book, mostly used with 1840 1p and 2p (two of each), Embossed Issues to 1sh, a nice selection of Victoria to 10sh with various Plates and shades noted, KEVII to 10sh, George V with Seahorses to 10sh, George VI and QEII fairly complete, with Postage Dues, Morocco Agencies, Levant, Regionals, etc., mixed condition with some faults noted mostly in early material, otherwise fine-v.f., cat. $33,000+

Group (24) */O 1¢ blue Franklin imperf & perf, on approval cards, most w/ position numbers; sgls, pairs, strips/3 & 5, irregular Blk/16; incl used owner IDed (NV) #9 str/5 w/ Sismondo Cert, 9 str/3 & (3) sgls on cover front from Atchison KT (creased), 9 pair w/ "WAY" cancels, (2) #9 sgls w/ preprint paper folds, #23 pos. 71L1L, incl unused 9 pair w/ left margin & part impt (flts), irregular Blk/16 uncancelled, flts, stains & no gum; owner's CV over $17,500 (NV); cond varies, flts & repairs to sound, Avg to XF, many F-VF to VF

Dealer Stock Unused on 102 cards sorted in order, owner IDed & CV ($25,171) (NV), */** from #26//690 w/ dup, outstanding group incl Unused: #26, 63, 112, 158, 182, 186, 212 pair, 215, 219D, 231 Blk, 236, 240, 251, 257, 268, 283, 284, 287, 294 pair, 297, 298, 299, 303, 309, 325, 326, 327, 330, 351 pair, 354, 355, 399, 400, 400A, 445, 501, 518, 535 Blk, 559, 571, 572, 588, 610-12, 614-16, 647-48 & so much more not listed, many better, well worth group for dealer or eBay, very few flts & most F-VF

HONG KONG COLLECTION 1862-2008: Scott 3-Ring Specialty album with a primarily mint early to modern collection of singles, sets & souvenir sheets in mounts on pages. Has defins, commems & nice pictorials like flowers, Year Of issues, musical instruments, birds, sports, ocean life, landscapes, etc. Some collected both mint & used. VG-VF, many mint NH. 2026 Scott $8,300 (1,100 stamps, 75 SS's)

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES - Covers and Postal History 1918-1919 WWI & Post-War Expeditions Scarce Locations and Destinations, collection of 88 covers and cards, an assortment of covers that includes a 1920 (24 Apr.) special delivery cover sent from the American Military Attache in Belgrade, Serbia, a 1917 American Consular Service in Odessa, Russia cover with censor wrapper, a 1919 Third Army Polish Relief Expedition cover, and assorted covers from the American Red Cross in Northwest Russia and the Baltic States. Additionally features covers addressed to Australia, Alaska, the Dutch East Indies, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Norway, and others. With attractive covers and postcards sent both to and from the Canal Zone, including one piece of paquebot, mixed condition, fine-v.f.

GERMANY BERLIN MINT NH DEALER'S HOLDING IN 6 ALBUMS WITH HUGE CAT VALUE: Six File Albums containing an enormous dealer's stock in sheets, part sheets, multiples, etc. These range from about 1962-90 with commems, semi-postals & defins. Terrific variety & quantity that will keep someone supplied for years to come! Clean, F-VF, NH. Previous owner's old Cat value was $35,000 but we feel the current Cat would be $25,000++ (1,000's)

Japan, Captivating Collection of Imitation Tourist Sheets and More, neat holding of 14 full or partial sheets, several with corresponding pages from Japanese Philately articles, plus additional material including tourist folders or book (the latter disassembled), used postal stationery items including Foreign Postal Card Specimens and a nice range of cancel types and locales, a page of forgeries, etc.; fun material for the specialist, perfect for study, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,200-3,600

China, Nice Selection of Late Empire & Early Republic, a delightful group, including #70 used, Large and Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues used, full panes of #86 and 111, 1c Foochow bisect on piece, #134 mint and used examples, etc.; generally fresh and sound; worth review, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

China, Interesting Caboose Lot from a Diverse Consignment, a little something for everyone, presented in glassines or stockbooks, on album pages or black cards, etc., offering Empire and Republic used; a nice stockbook of mostly mint Taiwan including miniature and souvenir sheets and booklets, in useful duplication; Foochow Local Post blocks, Taiwan Republic Province items, some Liberated Areas and light PRC, strong Sun Yat-sens including Golds, and more besides; no howling rarities spotted, but solid, useful material for the busy dealer, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS SOUTH AFRICA 1877-1961 collection in Palo album, with Territories including Grigualand West, Natal with Victoria to 5sh, KEVII to ?1.10, Orange River Colony with Overprints and Surcharges, KEVII to 5sh, Stellaland, Transvaal and Zululand, Republic of South Africa with George V to 10sh, QEII, Semi-Postals, Air Post, Postage Dues and Officials, also South-West Africa including George V se-tenant pairs to ?1, Semi-Postals, Postage Dues, Officials, etc., mostly used pre-1940, some small faults possible, fine-v.f., owner's cat. $9,000+

Taiwan, Substantially Complete Modern Mint Collection, 1974-2002, neatly assembled in mounts on Minkus pages with some additional material loose, a delightfully bright and clean collection with everything present as complete sets; we note se-tenants, miniature and souvenir sheets, booklets, #1916-1919 Specimens, etc., etc.; spot-checks turned up only never hinged or without gum as issued, but expect a lurking hinged issue or two to be hidden; a lovely collection sure to please collector and dealer alike, ready to be built upon or broken up, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000

China (People's Republic), Mint Sets from the Seventies, 1971-78, arranged on black stock sheets with many better, such as #1054-1057, 1218-1221, 1222-1227, 1232-1238, 1242-1244, 1281-1285, 1290-1292, 1307-1309, 1349-1353, 1354-1356, 1379-1380, 1389-1398, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000

China, Excellent Group of Tombstone and Boxed Cancels, wonderful selection of approximately 47 CIP Coiling Dragons selected to show a myriad of tombstone or boxed cancellations; includes an exceptional range of nice quality strikes, etc.; ideal specialist lot, generally Fine to Very Fine or better, inspection invited; fully imaged online. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

China, Nice All-China Postal History Selection, 42 covers or postal stationery items, spanning Empire and Republic, Hong Kong, Taiwan and PRC; we note better town uses, a scarce early 1925 Railway Post Office use, nice Airmail covers, small correspondences from Takianghu and Tenchow, etc., along with First Day Covers from Taiwan (strong mix ca. 1956-early 1960s, duplicated) and PRC; three additional bonus covers comprising First Day Covers from North Borneo (1947) and South Korea (1958), along with a 1932 Registered cover from Shimonoseki, Okayama to Germany with multi-issue franking and Large Commemorative Datestamps, Fine to Very Fine, something for everyone to enjoy; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Strong Selection of Primarily Classic Japan, 1871-1967, in glassines and dealer cards, a very attractive mint and used accumulation beginning with the 1872 issues and extending to some scarcer material of the 1960s; with genuine classics such as Cherry Blossoms, better perfins, assorted Revenues, and some stronger cancels; used highlights include #1, 14a, 38, 39, 50, 51, 54A, 60, 179-187, and others; mint highlights include #14a, 53, 378a, and others; some attractive postcards and covers included; a few faults to be expected, Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited; please see sample images online, ex "Sarge" Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Accum abt (100,000) */O 19/20th Cent in abt (1100+) well filled owner IDed manila stkpgs incl Unused: Albania C4-6; Belgium #82-89, 386-89, B170-77, B209-13; Eritrea 119-24; Finland 101; France 88b thin; Hong Kong 134; Italy C84-86; Italy-Castellorizo 51-59, 83-89; Iran 871-75; Jamaica 13, 139; Lux 217a-c; Mexico C97a; Neth B25-32; Pakistan 41, 42b, 43b, O35-O43; Romania B69-75; Syria 288-92 & Used: Albania 27, 27a; Belgium 12, Brazil 449, Denmark 79-81, 182, 185, 190; France 31, 50-51, 53, 96, 98, 98b, 126, 131-32, B66-67; GB 3; Greece 54b; Italy 413-18, C2, J15, J17, J19; Japan 150-51; Korea 211; Mauritius 39-40; Neth 11, Tasmania 12, 29; Tuscany 19 & much, much more; some light dup; owner's CV $60,000 (NV); few flts but gen F-VF H/NH

Group of (3) */O 1¢ blue Franklins, 1850s, on approval card, incl #7 used plate 4 pos. 1L4 (signed on back w/ position # by Ashbrook); #7 pos. 60R2 unused NG right margin copy w/ plate #2 & part imprint (creases, light scuff) w/ inking freak (ink blob on "U" of US Postage); #19 used pos. 95R4 w/ 2mm tear at top, St. Louis cds, Avg-Fine to VF-XF

FOUR RED BOXES WITH '102' CARDS CAT $9,800: Four red boxes with an accumulation of world stamps, Scott numbered & priced in '102' cards. Unorganized and in no particular order. Primarily $1-$9 Cat value per card with singles & ranges. Has a wide range of countries & issues with Europe & Cols, Br. Commonwealth, Latin America, Asia, etc. Mostly VG-VF. Scott from a few years ago was $9,810 (1,000's)

China, Lovely Specialist's Selection of Large Dollar Daters, wonderful group of approximately 80 ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons, selected to show a wide range of Large Dollar Dater killers, including better like lovely Chefoo in blue, Chungking, Pagoda Anchorage, Foochow, Newchwang, Kiukiang, Hankow, etc.; a delightful item for the specialist, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Est. HK$2,800-3,200

Taiwan, Massive Revenues Holding, both on- and off paper, an accumulation of thousands in a decent-sized box; bulk appear to be from the 1950s-60s, with a nice range of designs and cancels; a great sort-and-study group for the specialist, Fine to Very Fine, examine. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. Est. HK$2,800-3,200

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS MONACO 1885-1988 collection in a well-filled Minkus album, mostly unused (few sets used, some n.h.), with regular issues including first issue to 75c, second to 1fr, semi-postals, Air Post, Postage Dues, better souvenir sheets incl. Red Cross perf. and imperf., also a small selection of Andorra, few minor faults noted, generally fine and clean collection

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS ITALIAN STATES 1850-1960 collection on pages, Roman States, mostly reprints, also selection of FLs from Modena, Parma, Tuscany, Roman States, Sardinia, etc., mixed condition, some multi-color frankings, also collection of Vatican City, mounted in sleeves and on homemade pages, used and unused, some better

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES Local Issues 1850s-1900 collection in stock book, total of 600+ stamps (75 different), singles, pairs, strips of three and larger, blocks of four and sheets, some varieties, mostly unused, few faults noted, many stamps genuine, few certificates included, offered AS IS

LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES - Covers and Postal History 1930s-40s Alaska Dog Team Post, collection of 90+ cacheted covers, postmarks include Fort Yukon, Nenana, Minto, Kwiguk, Tolovana, Wainwright, Aleknagik, Savoonga, Tofty, Deering, etc., addressed locally or to Oregon, Canada, excellent variety of cachets, markings, postmaster's signatures, flight covers, mostly fine-v.f. (For a period lasting about forty years until the 1940s, dog team mail carriers were charged with carrying mail and maintaining overland trails in interior Alaska)

RUSSIA Russian Provisional Locals - Kharkov 1920 5k, 10k, 15k and 20k handstamped "P" and "Pyb", types I, II and III, collection of 100+ stamps, used mostly on pieces of parcel cards (one card reasonably complete), many with registry labels, various pmks, some cancelled by pen, occasional faults, mostly fine

WORLD WAR I - Prisoner of War Camp Mail Japan - German POWs 1916-18 selection of 30 covers or cards from and to Kurume camp, with incoming mail from Switzerland, one from United States, destinations include Tokyo, Shanghai, Chicago, various German cities, variety of cachets (letters B, C, G, Z), Easter greetings cards, Art Exhibition card "Austellung 1918 Kurume Japan", etc., occasional faults noted, mostly fine or better. A scarce group of covers, cards and wrappers to and from German POWs in Kurume (Japan participated in World War I as one of the Allied Powers, but its effective involvement was largely limited to the campaign against forces defending Germany's concession at Qingdao (Tsingtao) in China. The 1914 campaign ended with the Germans' surrender after a month and a half, at which point Japan found itself with 4,700 prisoners of war. They were dispersed to camps in 16 locations around Japan where they would be held for more than five years)

POLAND Internment of Polish Soldiers in Switzerland Military Mail (Fi.1-2, Fp1-7) 1940-45 collection of 28 covers or cards, including postal stationery, some partly written-up on pages, with 1943 registered and censored cover from German occupied Warszawa to Luzern, with "Franc de Port" Military Camp Baden censor mark applied on arrival, 1943 registered and censored cover from a Polish military internee to Bielitz, another to England, military cards to France, two unused souvenir sheets of four, parcel receipts, etc. A rare group