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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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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, "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), 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

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

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), 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

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

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

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), 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 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, 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

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

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), 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 (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

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), 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

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

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), 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

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

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, 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

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