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1912-1938 Early Period Issues

**Chinese Republic**
LotNo.	Symbol	Lot Description
4134		1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 3¢ blue green (Chan 140. Scott 134), block of 4, eye-catching and pristine with rich color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,200 as hinged singles (HK$ 9,230). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,600-4,000 SOLD for HK$6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4135		1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $1 red & pale rose (Chan 141. Scott 135), a simply gorgeous stamp, with proof-like color and detail on bright white paper, regummed, Very Fine. Scott $3,500 for o.g. (HK$ 26,920). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4136		1912, Nanking "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 1¢ ocher & 3¢ blue green (Chan 144-145. Scott 138-139), face-fresh with proof-like detail in bold, clean color, o.g., lightly hinged; 1c with light, even gum browning, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,620). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,500-2,000 SOLD for HK$3,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4137		1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), a beautiful set, crisp and bright on fresh paper, o.g., hinged to varying degrees, Fine to Very Fine, with the key dollar values Very Fine+. Scott $1,832 (HK$ 14,090). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4138	/	1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to $5 complete (Chan 152-166. Scott 146-160), attractive set with vivid colors, 1¢ without gum, balance large to small part o.g. with many lightly hinged, 7¢ horizontal crease, otherwise fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,832 (HK$ 14,090). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$5,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4139	/	1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, ½¢ to 20¢ complete (Chan 152-161. Scott 146-155), blocks of 4, a gorgeous set, each with fresh color; never hinged except one each of the 4¢ and 20c values, Very Fine. Scott $1,216 as hinged singles (HK$ 9,350). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,400-1,800 SOLD for HK$5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4140	/	1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, 16¢ olive green (Chan 160. Scott 154), a stellar gutter block of 40 (8x5) with incredibly fresh color and excellent centering throughout; fresh o.g. with 36 stamps never hinged, choice Very Fine, a real beauty. Scott $900 as singles (HK$ 6,920). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 SOLD for HK$13,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4141	/	1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, 30¢ dull red (Chan 162. Scott 156), gutter block of 30, eye-catching with fresh color and excellent centering throughout; 25 stamps never hinged, Very Fine, a beautiful block. Scott $780 as hinged singles (HK$ 6,000). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 SOLD for HK$8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4142		1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $1 red & pale rose (Chan 164. Scott 158), an extraordinary gem-quality block of four combining "fresh as the day it was printed" colors and truly pristine gum, o.g., never hinged, an Extremely Fine showpiece. Scott $1,800 as hinged singles (HK$ 13,850). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$8,000-9,000 SOLD for HK$15,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4143		1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $2 carmine & yellow, overprint inverted (Chan 165b. Scott 159a), a clean, bright gem of a stamp, sound, well-centered and in rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine+. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,580). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,000-3,000 SOLD for HK$6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4144		1912, Commercial Press "Republic" overprint, 1¢ ocher, overprint inverted (Chan 167c. Scott 161a), Post Office fresh with exquisite color and centering, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,690). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$800-1,200 SOLD for HK$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4145		1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), a pretty set, crisply printed with bright colors and attractive centering throughout; $1 disturbed gum, others original gum variously hinged, generally Very Fine. Scott $2,095 (HK$ 16,120). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$5,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4146		1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢-$2 (Chan 169-182. Scott 163-176), an outstanding set complete to the $2 value, each having been selected for freshness of color and overall quality; large to small part o.g. with some hinge remnants or bits of paper adherence but no toning, an overall Very Fine and attractive set. Scott $1,245 (HK$ 9,580). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,200-3,600 SOLD for HK$5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4147	/	1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprint, ½¢ brown//30¢ dull red (Chan 169-173, 175-177, 179. Scott 163-67, 169-71, 173), blocks of 4, all with fresh color; a single 3¢ very lightly hinged, all others never hinged, Very Fine, an attractive group. Scott $1,008 as hinged singles (HK$ 7,750). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4148		1912, Unissued $10 "Map of China", the high value of the set of 13, with proof-like detail and outstanding centering, the two-line "Tso Fei/Cancelled" handstamp crisp and clean, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, a rare item, signed Livingston. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$38,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4149		1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), crisply printed with clear details; most with gum issues (toned, hinge remnant, etc.), though key $2 and $5 values fresh and Very Fine with clean o.g. Scott $1,984 (HK$ 15,260). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,500-4,500 SOLD for HK$7,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4150		1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), a fresh set with clean colors on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, generally Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,279 (HK$ 9,840). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$3,000-4,000 SOLD for HK$5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4151		1912, Republic Commemorative, $2 yellow brown & $5 slate (Chan 206-207. Scott 200-201), fresh with crisp impression and strong colors, paper bright and gum clean, o.g., hinged, Fine+. Scott $965 (HK$ 7,420). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 SOLD for HK$4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4152		1912, Republic Commemorative, $5 slate (Chan 207. Scott 201), a gorgeous example in true Post Office fresh condition, nicely centered on pristine paper, o.g., hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,580). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. HK$1,800-2,200 SOLD for HK$3,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4153		1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢-$10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), crisp and clear with fresh paper, o.g., hinged to varying degrees; $1 some gum toning, otherwise fresh and Fine-Very Fine, the key $2-$10 values Very Fine with clean o.g. Scott $4,283 (HK$ 32,950). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)	Est. HK$10,000-15,000 SOLD for HK$17,000.00 Will close during Public Auction