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China China (all periods) Collections: Postal History
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4030
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China, Comprehensive Collection of Covers, 1921-71, an impressive assortment of (mostly) Republic of China postal history detailing domestic, international, and Airmail rates; over 200 covers dating primarily from the 1920s to 1940s, including various early international First Flight Covers, censored wartime rates, Gold Yuan covers, seldom-seen local cancels and domestic uses, and much more; a prime eBay lot with excellent resale value and some absolute gems sprinkled throughout; an excellent and detailed collection worthy of an in-person inspection, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 11 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$22,000-28,000
Est. HK$22,000-28,000
Opening HK$ 34,000.00
Sold...HK$ 34,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:29:31 EST
Sold For 34000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4031
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China, Wide-Ranging and Appealing Postal History Array, ca. 1890s-1969, over 40 items in total spanning Local Posts to PRC (no Taiwan) comprising Local Post postal stationery (1 Chefoo, 7 Shanghai); 1 tinted picture post card franked by French Offices in China; 17 late Imperial/Republic items including picture post cards, postal stationery, a First Flight Cover, commemorative cancels, etc.; three Manchukuo items, and eight PRC items including Propaganda/Slogan covers; condition varies as to be expected, but plenty of sound, lovely material for collector and dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$7,000-9,000
Est. HK$7,000-9,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:30:00 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4032
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China, Varied and Appealing Area Postal History Accumulation, 28 covers or postcards offering an appealing range of frankings, uses, routes and more; we note a 1914 Russian Offices in China cover postmarked Shanghai, numerous Airmail covers, several First Flight Covers (including Hong Kong), a lovely colored picture post card, CNC and Gold uses, Shanghai Local Post cover, CIP Coiling Dragons, some uncommon town postmarks, a couple early Taiwan, a couple Hong Kong, even three Cultural Revolution-era PRC covers; condition varies, but a fun lot worth review, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$5,000-7,000
Est. HK$5,000-7,000
Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:31:12 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4033
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China, Diverse Collection of Covers and Postcards, 1921-96, an impressive assortment of 45 covers and postcards from the Chinese Republic, People's Republic of China, and Taiwan with a great variety of dates, topics, and uses, including airmails (some particularly nice Republic present), registered, Clipper Mail, First Flight Covers, and more; early PRC to the US also included; an excellent lot with strong retail potential, Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$4,000-6,000
Est. HK$4,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:31:58 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4034
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China, Excellent Postal History Selection, 1909-49, includes 40 diverse and interesting covers; strong Junk issues through the immediate post-war years; includes a lovely Japanese Occupation "acknowledgement of receipt" cover, early Taiwan Provincial covers, 1947 cover to Territory of Hawaii, and other attractive uses and frankings, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:33:11 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4035
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China, Beautiful Collection of Stamp Collage Postcards, ca. 1910-30, featuring 24 magnificent and painstakingly detailed postcards from Hong Kong and China with some beautiful early examples of Imperial Post stamps and others in the artwork, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:33:57 EST
Sold For 5500
Collections: Stamps
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4001
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China, Jaw-Dropping, Semi-Specialized Mint and Used Collection, 1894-1970s, a simply spectacular holding neatly presented in 12 stockbooks and largely identified by Scott and/or Chan, spanning the entire history of Chinese philately (no PRC), with Local Posts, Empire and Republic issues, Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Taiwan, Foreign Offices in China, and Offices in Tibet included; outstanding singles, sets and more throughout, featuring innumerable highlights such as China Large and Small Dragons with varieties, Dowagers both basic and surcharged, Red Revenues, CIP and ICP Coiling Dragons including dollar values plus Foochow, Nanking and "Republic" overprints; solid Golds and Silvers, Back-of-the-Book with Airs, Semi-Postals and Dues among others; Taiwan Provincial, Black Flag Republic and post-1949 issues (the latter appearing highly complete with souvenir sheets, se-tenants, etc.); Offices include US #K1-K18 mint and handsome holdings of British, French, Japanese and Russian Offices, overprint/surcharge varieties including inverted, doubled, etc.; a lovely array of cancels among the earlies, etc., etc.; the occasional condition issue as might be expected, but an amazing lifetime compilation sure to thrill student and dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 36 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video10 for this lot) (Video11 for this lot) (Video12 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$100,000-130,000
Est. HK$100,000-130,000
Opening HK$ 80,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:10:52 EST
Sold For 90000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4002
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China, Compelling Mint and Used Collection, 1878-1949, a solid foundational collection in a much-used Minkus album, ready for remounting and expansion; begins with three pages of Large and Small Dragons (mixed mint and used), a 2c Dowager Mollendorf printing, a handful of 1897 New Currency Small Dragons and Dowagers (no Red Revenues), then strongly filled and nearly all mint from the CIP Coiling Dragons onwards; many interesting and alluring items interspersed, including 1c CIP Coiling Dragon with socked-on-the-nose Shanghai Local Post postmark of Feb. 5, 1912 (one week prior to Puyi's abdication), a mint 5¢ B.R.A., a Foochow Provisional on piece, double (or at least very heavy) or inverted Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprints, 1920s-30s commemoratives complete, extensive Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs including Provincial overprints, CNCs, Golds and Silvers, #C1-C10 mint, lovely Dues including #J1-J6 mint, mint Special Delivery and Registration Stamps, Express Letter segments or complete strips, Offices in Tibet, etc., etc.; spot checks turned up a number of never hinged commemoratives; generally fresh and sound throughout; a lovely holding well worth the time to review, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$45,000-55,000
Est. HK$45,000-55,000
Opening HK$ 50,000.00
Sold...HK$ 50,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:11:49 EST
Sold For 50000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4003
Symbol:
China, Useful and Valuable Collection, 1878-1985, mounted in a Minkus album spanning Empire, Republic and Taiwan (no PRC), all but a tiny handful mint/unused; begins with Large Dragons #1-2 and 9, clean perf Small Dragons complete, 1894 Dowagers including #23 and 24, a nice sampling of surcharged Dowagers and Red Revenues #78-80 and 82, bright ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons including "Republic" overprints, part sets of both 1912 Commemorative issues, nice Junks, #276-279, 280-283, 307-310, well-filled Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs, a sampling of Provincial overprints, CNCs, Gold and Silvers, Airmails including #C6-C10, some Postage Dues, Provinces, Japanese Occupations, some Shanghai Locals, Offices in Tibet, etc.; Taiwan includes Republic Province issues and, while early post-1949 issues are sparse, the collection is highly complete from about 1955 on, with better including #1135-1136, 1290-1307, 1355-1358, 1414-1417, 1471-1474, 1479-1482 and much, much more; generally fresh and appearing sound, though the occasional flaw may be lurking; a solid foundation on which to build, or easy resale potential for the dealer, Very Fine overall, see a large sample online. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.7 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$32,000-38,000
Est. HK$32,000-38,000
Opening HK$ 32,000.00
Sold...HK$ 32,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:13:09 EST
Sold For 32000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4004
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China, Three-Stockbook Selection, Strongest in PRC, neatly arranged in 15- and 24-page (30- and 48-side) Lighthouse stockbooks, plus a smaller-format 8-page (16-side) stockbook; random pre-1949 China (Coiling Dragons onward) sprinkled in, with some Taiwan (mint and used), Hong Kong, and additional non-China Asia, but the overwhelming majority of the collection is PRC (strongest 1970s-1980s), nearly all mint with numerous better items including #799-803 (used), 806-809 (used), 842-849 (#8-2 used), 863-873 (used), 982-990, 998, 1047-1052, 1067-1075 (with se-tenant #1074a), 1080-1083 (2), 1084-1089, 1126-1129, 1399, 1540, 1557-1572, 1573, 1617, 1761, 1844, 1904, and much, much more including some booklets; a valuable holding with limited duplication, perfect for the busy dealer or as a foundation for the collector, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$26,000-30,000
Est. HK$26,000-30,000
Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:14:15 EST
Sold For 22000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4005
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China, Appealing Mostly Mint Collection, 1897-1949, neatly presented in a slipcased Palo hingeless album, 19th century issues spotty, the collection really gathering steam—and highly complete—from about 1923 on; we note surcharged Small Dragons complete, surcharged redesigned Dowagers, and a wealth of Republic material including #276-279, 280-283, 284-287, 290-296, 297-306, 307-310, 326-329, extremely well-filled Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs including Provincial Surcharges, CNCs, Golds and Silvers, #471, B9a, C1-C5, C6-C10, solid Great Wall Airmails, #J1-J6 plus "Republic"-overprinted Dues, #Q32-Q38, etc., etc., etc.; a beautiful foundation on which to build; note that Palo pages are printed in color; exercise care when viewing online, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:14:58 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4006
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China, Impressive Assortment of Souvenir Sheets and Booklets, 1944-97, contains souvenir sheets, blocks, and booklets from China and the People's Republic of China in two binders; included are China #471 and B9a and PRC #245a-248a (2), 344a, 355-357a, 1383a, 1483, 1497 (5), 1501 (8), 1573 (3), 1761 (6), 1810 (3), 1844 (3), 1904 (6), 1955, 2095 (4), 2130 (4), and many others; an impressive collection with excellent eBay potential, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:16:15 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4007
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China, Useful and Varied Mint and Used Stock Selection, arranged in a binder of stockpages, starting with a nice mix of Dowagers (both basic and variously surcharged) plus some Small Dragons, the Dowagers including pairs and a block, two Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues, Coiling Dragons including "Republic" overprints, etc., the used items offering a nice range of cancel types and colors; these are followed by a good mix of Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs including CNCs and Golds, a couple Japanese Occupations and Provinces, plus an amalgamation of Liberated Area, PRC, Taiwan and Manchukuo items; condition varies as expected, but plenty of useful and easily salable material, Fine to Very Fine with better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$16,000-20,000
Est. HK$16,000-20,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:16:49 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4008
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China, Lovely, Nicely Filled Mint and Used Collection, 1883-1940, neatly hinged on homemade quadrille pages with a signed Arthur Szyk "China" frontispiece, each issue fully annotated; used #8 and 9 start off the collection, with much thereafter mint/unused, including Small Dragons (by perforation type) and Small Figure surcharges, a mix of surcharged Dowagers, ICP Coiling Dragons to the 50c, CIP watermarked (used) to 30c, #190-200, mixed mint and used Junks to the $5 value, #276-279, 280-283, 284-287, 326-329, solid Sun Yat-sens & Martyrs, Airs including Great Walls, #J1-J6, J7-J14, surcharges, and more besides; generally fresh and clean, all appearing sound through the occasional small fault may be hiding; an appealing collection on which to build, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$15,000-20,000
Est. HK$15,000-20,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 16,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:17:27 EST
Sold For 16000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4009
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China, Charming Old-Time Mint and Used Collection, 1885-1949, pleasingly presented in two horizontal-format albums, all identified by issue year, starting with Small Dragons and running through the end of the Republic; volume one houses definitives and commemoratives, volume two holds Airmails, Dues, Provinces and Offices, Japanese Occupations, and a pretty array of Local Posts; among the many highlights, we find (mint, unless noted) #12, 13-15, 27, 37 (no gum), 54-55, 78-80, 91-93, 119, 120-122 (used), both 1912 Commemorative sets to the $1 (used), Junks used to the $1 or $2, #J1-J6, etc., etc.; assembled long ago, the stamps chosen with an eye to color and quality, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$14,000-18,000
Est. HK$14,000-18,000
Opening HK$ 17,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:17:55 EST
Sold For 18000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4010
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China, Solid Foundational Collection, 1885-1983, mixed mint and used, mounted in two Minkus albums covering Empire, Republic and Taiwan; begins with a couple mint Small Dragons, a variety of used Dowagers and surcharges, ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons, followed by a decent array of Republic commemoratives and definitives, the Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs better filled as you move through time, plus Airs, Dues, etc., plus Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Manchukuo, and more; Taiwan slightly spotty among early issues but largely mint complete from about 1966 on; worth a look, the albums in sound condition with years of useful life remaining, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$12,000-16,000
Est. HK$12,000-16,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:18:15 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4011
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China, Mostly PRC End-of-Consignment Accumulation Balance, a smorgasbord of modern material, nearly all PRC with a smattering of Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc. sprinkled in, presented every way imaginable; includes several specially produced books (including Beijing to London Olympics), a used PRC collection in a Minkus album, mint souvenir sheets, and more and more, with better including mint #1389-1398, 1483, 1547-1554 (3), 1557-1572, 1574-1581 (2), 1761, 1844 (2), 1904; used #456, 518-522, 620-627, 798b, 834-841, 863-873, 1761, and much, much more; fresh throughout with the occasional small flaw as expected, but a wealth of salable material; worth time for a close review, Very Fine overall. Shipping charges apply - weight 16.4 lbs. Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:18:35 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4012
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China, Useful All-Period Mint and Used Accumulation, presented on 69 two-row black cards with Scott identification and catalogue value (of indeterminate age) provided on the back of each; various Local Posts are present, as are Empire Small Dragons and surcharged Dowagers, strong mix of Republic issues, plus some Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Taiwan and PRC; note Airs, Dues, Express Delivery segment, etc. among the regular issues and commemoratives; some better material to be found, including (mint/unused unless noted) Republic #199, 269 (used), Sinkiang #39-42, 43-46, Manchuria #29-32, Taiwan Black Flag Republic Fourth Issues (used), PRC #639-646, 1005-1006, 1080-1083, 1108-1113, North China #3L77-3L81 imperforate (2), etc., Very Fine overall, careful inspection invited; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$10,000-16,000
Est. HK$10,000-16,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:18:59 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4013
Symbol:
China, Varied Selection of Republic and PRC, comprising stamps mint and used and covers, an interesting group given the range of material present; we note some late Republic Sun Yat-sens in blocks, a black card of Republic Revenues, a small group of Liberated Areas blocks of four, a fresh Thrift Movement souvenir sheet, covers including 1935 picture post card from Philippines to the Japanese Embassy in Shanghai, 1946 stampless soldier's picture post card from Shanghai to the US, early PRC, Cultural Revolution-franked, etc., etc.; the bulk of the value lies in the PRC stamps, which include (mint unless noted) #313-316, 344a, 527-528, 536-537, 767-781 (used), 818-820, 930-935, 936-937, 949-956 (used), 997 block of four, 1389-1398, 1557-1572, 1904 (2, plus First Day Cover), etc., Very Fine overall, inspection invited; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$10,000-14,000
Est. HK$10,000-14,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:19:32 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4014
Symbol:
China, Two-Volume Republic & Taiwan Stock Selection, many hundreds of stamps, mixed mint and used, arranged on manila stockpages with much identified by Scott; Republic includes Provincials and Japanese Occupations, with a handful of Empire Postage Dues (including #J1-J6 both mint and used); strength of the holding lies in Taiwan, featuring several mint (lightly hinged) Emperor sets (plus one used) along with numerous other useful sets, some in quantity; a boon for the busy online dealer, Very Fine overall, worth careful review; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:19:57 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4015
Symbol:
China, Impressive Old-Style Accumulation, including Classic Hong Kong, 1885-1955, a seldom-seen "old school" collection as diverse as it is intriguing, featuring Official Seals, a variety of unique and scarce cancels, Postal Savings stamps, Airmails, errors and oddities, mint Russian Offices in China, a #97 ICP $5 Proof, used perfined Sinkiang Junks, overprints of all sorts, an impressive early Hong Kong assortment (including a #36 block cancelled Foochowfoo), some reference items, and more; well worth the time to review, Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$7,500-10,000
Est. HK$7,500-10,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:20:31 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4016
Symbol:
China, Excellent Revenue Holding, spectacular compilation of hundreds upon hundreds of stamps, arranged in an 8-page (16-side) stockbook and in a small box of #102 cards, mixed mint and used, with much if not most identified; mainly singles, but we note a couple pairs or blocks, even several on-piece or on-document uses; extensive Great Wall types and special use stamps (Cigarette Tax, Match Tax, Agricultural, Flower Tax, Judicial, etc., etc.); note a wealth of surcharges and overprints, some Provincials, a Liberated Area item or two, even a small selection of PRC material; on the whole, fresh and sound throughout, with minimal duplication; well worth the time to review, Very Fine overall, stockbook fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:20:57 EST
Sold For 22000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4017
Symbol:
China, Varied Collection of Uncommon Revenues, 1940s-50s, never removed from auction pockets or cards, the latter with full descriptions still attached, offering a wide range of types and uses; we note a 10c Opium Revenue, several Republic Xinjiang Province Revenues, Taiwan-Quemoy stamps or sets, Taiwan issued for use in Peng Hu (Pescador Island, Philippines) plus Kinhu, Liehyu and Kincheng; China Chinkiang Tower designs, Japan Offices in China Revenue; Liberated Areas Revenues from Xinjiang Revolutionary Area, Shansi Province, East China; several PRC Revenues, etc., etc.; most all identified by Bendig and/or Yen catalogue number, with numerous noted as unusual, scarce or rare; a lovely holding sure to grab your interest, Very Fine on the whole, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:21:14 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4018
Symbol:
China, Mint and Used Old China Compilation, to 1949, many hundreds of glassines and dealer cards with material from all periods up to the end of WWII; includes a small sampling of Local Post issues, Empire with surcharged Dowagers, a Small 2c on 3c Red Revenue mint, and CIP Coiling Dragons; Republic with overprinted Coiling Dragons, an array of Junks to the $5 value, Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs including surcharges, Airs, Dues and Revenues; Japanese Occupations and Manchukuo, etc., etc.; includes some uncommon material such as Famine Relief and Medical Aid labels, a 1948 International Reply Coupon (cancelled Tientsin), etc.; mostly singles but note several large blocks and even a complete sheet or two, some imprint blocks, and more; no howling rarities, but plenty of useful material for the dealer or student, Very Fine overall, see a sampling online; inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:22:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4019
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China, Outstanding Accumulation of Mint Blocks, 1898-1943, features a truly magnificent and seldom seen assortment of Chinese Imperial Post and Chinese Republic mint blocks; includes #98-109, 146-160, 178-189, 190-201, 270-273, #280-283, 284-287, 288-289, 290-296, and many others; a wonderful collection of uncommon material with some absolutely beautiful blocks sporting vivid colors; superb potential for resale or for the most serious collectors to acquire. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:22:26 EST
Sold For 19000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4020
Symbol:
China, An unused and used accumulation, covering nearly all 20th century and modern subjects, including Republic, particularly strong in the middle to late period with over 40 envelopes or fronts from Nanking or Shanghai to the United States bearing Dr. Sun Yat-sen issues with different rates or frankings, People's Republic of China from 1949 with various Border Areas, as well as Cultural Revolution forgeries, Taiwan, and other areas with Local Posts, Hong Kong, Macau and Foreign Post Offices, also Nepal with 1959 40p registered postal stationery envelope from Baitadi bearing later Sri Pashupati and postage values, Fine to Very Fine with better. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:23:38 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4021
Symbol:
China, Diverse and Impressive Collection, 1885-1986, an accumulation covering various areas of China's history, neatly presented in three albums; features an impressive collection of mint Local Posts from Amoy, Chinkiang, Chungking, Foochow, Hankow, Kewkiang, Wuhu, and others; a variety of early Empire issues such as: #11, 14, 86-87, 90, 91 98-103, 131-133, 146-150, 153, and others; and notable PRC (with an impressive amount of Liberated Areas material) including #1L30-1L36, 1L95-1L97, 31-34 (2), 60-64, 74-76, 105-107, 117-121, 132-135, 249-266, C1-C5, and many others; good quantities of PRC souvenir sheets and some Liberated Areas blocks included as well; with strong value for any serious collector or dealer, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) Est. HK$5,000-7,500
Est. HK$5,000-7,500
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:24:19 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4022
Symbol:
China, Tail-End Balance of a Wonderful Consignment, presented in stockbooks, on pages, etc., a conglomeration of everything that didn't fit elsewhere in the sale; the earliest item noted is a 3ca Small Dragon, with a mix of Coiling Dragons and Junks, but the majority of the holding is either PRC or Taiwan, with smatterings of Hong Kong and Japan as well as Empire and Republic items; includes several year books or packs from the PRC and Taiwan, a nice supply of roughly 1980s-90s blocks, souvenir sheets and miniature sheets, some early 20th century covers or postcards (some pictorial), mint PRC #456 and 798b, etc.; a useful lot for the dealer, Very Fine overall, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 16.6 lbs. Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:24:38 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4023
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China, Compelling Compilation of Mint and Used, hundreds—if not thousands—of stamps, glassined, carded or otherwise presented, spanning Shanghai Local Post, Empire, Republic, Provinces and a handful of early Taiwan (no PRC), much identified by Scott or Ma, ready for the savvy dealer to prep and sell; Shanghai offers a selection of Small Dragons, while Empire begins with Dowagers (both basic and surcharged); we note solid CIP Coiling Dragons and Junks, Sun Yat-sens & Martyrs (including semi-specialized collection on Michael Rogers pages plus glassines full of Golds and Silvers), various Revenues, a selection of Famine Relief stamps and other cinderellas, a nice mix of cancel types among the earlies, etc., etc., etc.; a gold mine for the dealer or collector with patience and knowledge, Fine to Very Fine with much better, worth close review. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:25:42 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4024
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China, Excellent Mint Selection, 1897-1940s, solid mix with hundreds of stamps in total, the bulk of the holding in 1940s perforation varieties and surcharges (all noted in Chan) in blocks of four; note some larger blocks as well, numerous imprint blocks, etc.; the earlies items spotted are 2c and 5c ICP Coiling Dragon pairs, followed by a selection of Junks (basic and surcharged), a Sinkiang $2 Great Hall single, Great Wall Airmail blocks of four (some with inscription), a couple Revenues, etc., etc.; an interesting, eclectic mix sure to please, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$4,000-6,000
Est. HK$4,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:26:16 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4025
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China, Mint and Used Single-Volume Collection, hinged or mounted in a thick Minkus album, an array of Empire, Republic and Taiwan issues, plus a sheaf of Lighthouse album PRC pages as well; begins with a mix of mint Small Dragons, an array of mostly used First Printing Dowagers to the 9ca value, Coiling Dragons including "Republic" overprints, Junks, and fairly solid Sun Yat-sens and Martyrs including CNCs, Golds and some Silvers; plus offerings of Provinces, Airs, and other Back-of-the-Book; Taiwan a hit-or-miss affair but still useful, the PRC mint 1981-85; binder and pages sound and clean with years of useful life remaining; a nice lot for the online retailer, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 7 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:26:42 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4026
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China, Republic & Taiwan Souvenir Sheet Selection, 1941-81, pretty holding of these popular items with light duplication, presented on dealer sheets or in plastic sleeves; comprises Republic #471, B9a (3, 1 with interleaving adhered) and Taiwan #1269a (5, 1 hinged, 1 with First Day Large Commemorative Datestamp), 1319a (4), 1322a (6), 1341a (2), 1360a (3), 1364a (2), 1567 (3), 1775, 1987a, 2027a, 2147, 2147e, 2216 inscription block, 2216e (2, 1 Specimen), 2218a, 2269a, and 2274a; all clean-faced and bright, with the occasional small fault to be expected; easily saleable material, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:27:05 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4027
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China, Useful PRC and Taiwan Stock Selection, all mint (spot checks show only never hinged or without gum as issued), the Taiwan in glassines, the PRC in a small silk-bound stockbook plus additional material loose; strength in PRC including #1095-1098, 1126-1129, 1149-1154, 1190-1193, three #1645a-1646a booklets (Yang #SB2), plus a range of later New Year issue imprint blocks, miniature and souvenir sheets, some covers (First Day Covers and commercial), etc., along with a Republic #B9a; useful lot, Very Fine overall, see a sampling online; inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:27:27 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4028
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China, An Accumulation of Miscellanies, on auction cards, a stockpage and album pages, a mix-and-match holding of Liberated Area items, a Republic #683a CNC, and an attractive little collection of French Offices in China; worth a look—there's a little something for everyone, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. (PDF for this Lot) Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:28:06 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4029
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China, Balance Collection of Curiosities from a Valuable Consignment, if "China-related" is your cup of tea, you'll "oooh" (and "aaah") long over this one; includes Revenues on documents, two official PRC forms, two Republic-era "Lottery Loan" certificates, a group of actual photographs and real photo picture post cards, 1944 $1000 banknote, US Lunar New Year issues and related products from the US Postal Service, even a group of US sports cards, etc.; an eclectic lot to be sure, but plenty of fun, Very Fine overall, worth a look. Shipping charges apply - weight 6 lbs. Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:28:28 EST
Sold For 1000
Chinese Empire 1878-1885 Large Dragons
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4062
Symbol: *
Cat No: 1-3
1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), nicely centered set with some typical "dryish" disturbed gum, each with a small hinge remainder, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). Est. HK$3,500-4,500
Est. HK$3,500-4,500
Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:55:28 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4063
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1-3
1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), each fresh with solid color, attractive centering and different Customs cancel, the 3ca (single short perforation) with light cancel in red, the 5ca "I.G. of Customs" cancel in blue, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). Est. HK$3,200-3,800
Est. HK$3,200-3,800
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:56:16 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4064
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1-3
1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), Post Office fresh with outstanding colors, each sound with a mix of cancel types, Fine to Very Fine or better, the 5ca particularly choice. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). Est. HK$3,200-3,800
Est. HK$3,200-3,800
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:56:41 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4065
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1-2, 9
1878-83, Trio of Large Dragons (Chan 1-2, 9. Scott 1-2, 9), one of each value, the 1ca and 3ca 1878 First Issues, the 5ca a clean-perforated 1883, each fresh with clear impression, the 5ca particularly vibrant, the two low values unobtrusively cancelled, the 5ca with full Peking seal cancel in blue, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:57:24 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4066
Symbol: *
Cat No: 1, 3
1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green & 5ca orange (Chan 1, 3. Scott 1, 3), sound with wondrously fresh, bright color and paper, each o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott $2,175 (HK$ 16,730). Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:58:05 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4067
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green, two shades (Chan 1. Scott 1), each sound on fresh, bright paper, with Customs or seal cancel, Very Fine. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,150). Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 09:59:19 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4068
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 1a
1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca yellow green (Chan 1a. Scott 1 var.), top right corner margin block of 4, a stunning item in the rich, distinctive shade, unusually well centered in superb overall quality, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a showpiece. Scott $3,000 as hinged singles (HK$ 23,080). Est. HK$12,000-16,000
Est. HK$12,000-16,000
Opening HK$ 50,000.00
Sold...HK$ 50,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:01:27 EST
Sold For 50000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4069
Symbol: o
Cat No: 2, 5, 11
1878-85, 3ca Large Dragons selection (Chan 2, 5, 11. Scott 2, 5, 8), group of six comprising four #2, a wide-margin #5 and a rough perf #8 (Chan #11), each with fresh color in a range of shades, all on clean paper with a black or blue seal cancel; couple smallish faults, still generally Fine to Very Fine and useful. Scott $2,450 (HK$ 18,850). Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:02:13 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4070
Symbol: */(*)
Cat No: 2-3
1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red & 5ca orange (Chan 2-3. Scott 2-3), Post Office fresh with bold, clean colors and clear detail; 3ca no gum, 5ca very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $2,550 (HK$ 19,620). Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:03:16 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4071
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: 3, 7, 8
1878-83, Trio of Large Dragons (Chan 3, 7, 8. Scott 3, 7, 8), comprising thin paper 5ca in vivid color (#3), plus clean-cut perforated 1ca and 3ca (#7-8), each with clean impression and sound, without gum, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:04:52 EST
Sold For 9500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4072
Symbol: o
Cat No: 4-5
1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green & 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 4-5. Scott 4-5), particularly well centered and lightly cancelled, Very Fine and choice. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,150). Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Est. HK$2,000-2,600
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:05:47 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4073
Symbol: o
Cat No: 4-6
1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), a beautiful trio, fresh and sound with attractive colors and centering, the 5ca a show-stopper, nearly Very Fine. Scott $2,300 (HK$ 17,690). Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:06:50 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4074
Symbol: o
Cat No: 5-6
1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 3ca brown red & 5ca orange yellow, thin paper (Chan 5-6. Scott 5-6), pretty duo, each fresh and well centered with good perforations; both with very tiny and trivial thin specks, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,900 (HK$ 14,620). Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:07:37 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4075
Symbol: *
Cat No: 7, 12
1883, Large Dragon on thick paper perf 12½ 1ca bright green, clean-cut & 5ca chrome yellow, rough perf (Chan 7, 12. Scott 7b var., 9a var.), pretty duo, each with clean impression, bright color and fresh gum; 1ca with paper hinge remnant, 5ca lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,080 (HK$ 23,690). Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Oct-15-2025, 10:08:21 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 4076
Symbol: o
Cat No: 8-9
1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 3ca brown red & 5ca yellow, clean-cut perf 12½ group of three (Chan 8-9. Scott 8-9 vars.), comprising two 3ca values and a single 5ca, fresh, sound, and nicely centered, one 3ca with boxed "Do not demand…" handstamp cancel, the other two with Peking seals, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,550 (HK$ 11,920). Est. HK$3,200-3,600
