**Chinese Republic continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	Lot Description
4194		Postage Due, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 4¢ blue (Chan D18. Scott J20), Post Office fresh with sound, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 1991 Frumkin certificate. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,150). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,000-4,000 SOLD for HK$3,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4195	O	Postage Due, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, 1¢ brown, overprint inverted (Chan D24a. Scott J26b), fresh with warm color and unobtrusive cancel, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550 (HK$ 4,230). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,400-1,800 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4196		ca. 1940, American Bank Note Co. Chiang Kai-shek vignette, 48 x 58mm engraved vignette with caption, Superb gem, accompanied by "Legacy Currency Grading" certificate graded "67PPQ". (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,000-3,000 SOLD for HK$1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4197		ca. 1940, American Bank Note Co. Sun Yat-sen vignette, a 46 x 62mm engraved vignette with caption, the design of which was used for the 1941 American Bank Note issue (#449-464), a Superb gem, accompanied by "Legacy Currency Grading" certificate graded "67PPQ". (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,000-3,000 SOLD for HK$1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4198		ca. 1944, American Bank Note Company Samples Page, on cream card measuring approximately 215 x 286 mm, seven different engraved images in plum, comprising street scene, pagoda on lake, two ships, dragons and pearl, plus actual vignette for 1944 War Refugees Semi-Postals and 10c Great Wall Revenue stamp; engravings bright and crisp; page pristine, Very Fine, an attractive collateral item. (Image1)	Est. HK$1,200-1,600 SOLD for HK$2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4199	/O	1921, 1c to $10 Famine Relief Fund stamps (Chan AP53-AP59), face-fresh with bold, clean colors on pristine paper, the 1c and 10c mint, the others with a mix of cancel types, o.g., lightly hinged; $10 horizontal crease, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce group. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,000-1,500 SOLD for HK$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4200	O	1912, Two "Execution" picture post cards, one with English & German "Tientsin-Peking 1912, Beheaded Looter" caption, franked with 3c Waterlow "Republic" overprint tied by indistinct cancel, without message or address on reverse but with Lutai receiver; the second captioned "Tientsin-Peking 1912, Execution" franked by 2c on 5c French Offices in China tied by partial French postmark, the reverse with continuation of a correspondence; both cards colored, still fresh and remarkably sound, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,200-1,600 SOLD for HK$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4201		ca. 1913-23, Labor Corps Letter from Weihaiwei to Shandong, small red band response envelope franked by 3c Junk, tied by Chengyang Apr. 15 bilingual cancel (year illegible); slight edge toning or damage not affecting stamp, still an interesting and uncommon use, Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,500-5,500 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4202		ca. 1915, Two American Consular Service covers to Washington, DC, oversized linen "American Consular Service" corner card envelopes, each with printed address to the Secretary of State; the first from Antung, franked 1c (2), 5c and 10c (block of four) First Peking Print Junks, all tied by Antung bilingual cancels (Nov. 22, year unclear); the second from Tientsin with boxed "Commercial" handstamp in violet, franked 1c and 30c First Peking Print Junks, tied by two of three bilingual Nov. 25, 1922 cancels; some toning to each, stamps unaffected, Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,500-2,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4203	O	1918 (May 11), Italian Offices in Peking, Registered postal card to Rome, 10c postal card uprated by 5c single and 10c vertical pair, the stamps tied by "Poste Italiano/11,5.18/Pechino, Cina" bridge postmarks with double-ring postmark alongside; black-on white Registry label, violet "Bologna Posta Estera/Esente da Censura" handstamp (additionally tying 5c), Bologna transit (June 29) and Rome receiver (June 30) all on front; light overall toning, slightly scuffed away from stamps, Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$7,000-8,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4204	Z	1918 (Oct. 10), Xu Shichuang Inauguration Special "One-Day" Cancel, sheet of bond paper bearing ½c-20c Junks plus ½c-4c Postage Dues, each tied by special cancel in used Oct. 10 only; two additional pieces, each with ½c Junk franking and cancel, one from Pagoda Anchorage, the other from Mamoi; manuscript explanation of cancels in French at bottom of page; a pretty item, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,000-1,200 SOLD for HK$6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4205		1947-48, Group of 12 Missionary covers from Pingnan, Kwangsi to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, all from the same correspondence from D. Sherman at the Catholic Mission in Pingnan to his parents (?) in Milwaukee; all individually sleeved and offering a wonderful variety of mixed commemorative/Sun Yat-sen frankings with singles, pairs and blocks used—including several CNCs; auxiliary markings, etiquettes and the like add to the appeal; all mailed between Nov. 1947 and Aug. 1948; a fun lot for the postal historian and rate enthusiast, Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (Image14) (Image15) (Image16) (Image17) (Image18) (Image19) (Image20) (Image21) (Image22) (Image23) (Image24) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,000-4,000 SOLD for HK$2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4206		1949, Quartet of Silver Yuan Covers to the US, all to the same addressee, each with nice mixed frankings, including an Airmail cover bearing #965, 969 and 973 and a Registered First Day Cover bearing Beijing Scenery issue with enclosure detailing monetary uncertainty and the "local overprints in many parts of China"; an attractive group, Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,000-3,000 SOLD for HK$3,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4207		1949 (May 11), Meter Airmail cover from Changsha to Topeka, Kansas, remarkably fresh, clean and sound, with crystal-clear strike of "040" meter showing flying goose at upper right; the original enclosure (no longer accompanying) stated the sender, Lynn Cooper, stated that he did not know what kind of stamps would be used, suggesting he left it at the post office without placing stamps on it; a similar meter cover is illustrated in the Aug. 15, 1949 China Clipper (vol. 13, p. 3), Very Fine, a neat item. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,000-1,500 SOLD for HK$10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4208		Chinese Republic, Excellent Collection of Mint Junk Issues, 1912-19, comprising several large blocks, part sheets, blocks of six, imprints, many blocks of four (up to the $1), First and Second Peking Prints, London Prints, and more; an absolutely outstanding collection in wonderful condition that is seldom seen; a collection worthy of in-person inspection and a superb acquisition for any serious collector or dealer, with strong resale potential, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1) (All Images)	Est. HK$5,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4209		China, Impressive and Comprehensive Mint Collection of Blocks, 1941-49, a binder of beautifully presented stockpages, filled with blocks of four (sometimes larger), covering Martyrs, Provincial Surcharges, Martyrs, commemoratives and Airmails; some absolutely stunning examples in this collection such as #402-420, 421-439, 449-464, 465-471, 784-785, 951-958, 989-990, and more; in wonderful condition throughout, fresh with beautiful, vivid colors; an outstanding purchase for any serious collector or reseller, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.9 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$13,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4210		China, Solid Holding of Wartime Provincial Surcharges, 1942-43, fresh and sound, comprising #526-549 on 73 cards or glassines, with varying numbers of locales for each, all as blocks of four or six and most identified by Scott; many marginal blocks, some with partial or complete imprints; offered as received, thus unchecked for any specialized varieties; a boon for the serious collector or dealer, Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4211		China, Superlative Collection of Provincial 20c & 50c Surcharges, 1943, mounted on Minkus album pages, a stellar holding spanning Scott #529//549, complete less two Kiangsi stamps; fresh mint throughout, including several perforation varieties, a "short '0'" surcharge variety, and a Fukien #546 tied on piece by commemorative cancel; an impressive compilation with better including Honan #533 and 542, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,200-1,600 SOLD for HK$2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4212		China, Alluring Late-Republic Postal History Compilation, 1947-49, comprising 33 covers and a picture post card, variously solo-, single- or mixed-franked (some quite spectacular), including a couple up-rated First Day Covers, Airmail, Registered, Printed Matter and Postage Due covers, the stamps a mix of commemoratives and CNC, Gold or Silver Sun Yat-sens; various origins, some interesting auxiliary markings, etc.; a great lot for the rate specialist and the dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image1) (All Images)	Est. HK$5,000-7,000 SOLD for HK$12,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4213		China, Selection of Missionary Covers, 1948-53, seven in total from the same correspondence with return addresses of Taanchuk, Kongmoon or Wuchow (1953 cover sent from Taichung, Taiwan), all individually sleeved; most postmarked Guangzhou or Tsanswu; nice array of frankings including Golds, Units and Silvers, late period commemoratives (some as imprint blocks), etc.; a pretty little holding, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,000-1,400 SOLD for HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction