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China, Excellent and valuable China (mostly Taiwan) high quality selection, beautiful and exceptionally clean, very high quality group of premium sets, including Taiwan Scott #1037-1040 (perforated and imperforate), 1041, 1046-1051 (perforated set plus imperforate pairs), 1052-1056 and 1064-1069 (perforated and imperforate sets), 1061-1063 (Third Flying Geese set) with the $20 and $50 high values left margin imprint singles, 1077-1091 all in imprint blocks of four but for the $10 and $20 values (each an imprint strip of three plus single), 1073-1076, 1091a, 1095a, 1096-1097 (2), 1098-1099, 1109-1110 (2), 1114a, 1117a, 1126a, 1135-1136, 1257a, 1355-1358 (matched upper left corner margin blocks of four), B14-B16, etc.; we also find Manchuria Province #1-20, 21-24 and 25-28; Yunnan #1-20 and 21-24; Taiwan Province #69-73 and 101-103; Manchukuo #1-18, 19-22 and 32-35; China #471 with Russian Philatelic Society overprint; PRC #357a, 708-710 (perforated and imperforate), 1607c, 1844 (2), 1904 (2), etc.; condition most definitely a plus, with items fresh throughout, o.g., mostly never hinged, mostly Very Fine, a lovely lot; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 80,000 - 100,000. Est. HK$80,000-100,000 (Image1)
China, Lovely and solid collection, 1878-1949, presented in three slipcased Palo hingeless albums covering issues of the Empire, the Republic, plus Manchukuo, Japanese Occupations, and Provinces; a wealth of nice, clean and sound material throughout, including used Scott #2, 8, 10, 11, 26 and 108; mint #12, 13, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 93-95, 120, 178-189 (less the $1 and $2 values), 290-296, 297-306, 326-329, 471, 984-987, 997-1006, C1-C5, C6-C10, and C59; other highlights feature a near-complete First-Issue Dowager set, regular and overprinted, each a mix of mint and used; nice mint and used Junks from all three printings; a used perfined #283; extensive and near-complete, nearly all-mint Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Martyrs, CNCs, Golds, some Silvers; Dues, Parcel Post and Military, etc.; Manchukuo is complete mint; Japanese Occupations mint and solidly complete; and Provinces mint (less a handful) and close to complete, Very Fine on the whole, a beautiful collection on which to build; examine. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$30,000-40,000
Opening HK$ 90,000.00
Sold...HK$ 90,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:03:22 EST
Sold For 90000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 3
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China, Diverse and valuable compilation of blocks and panes, 1898-1913, the majority of which are CIP Coiling Dragons, basic issues plus Statistical Department and Commercial Press "Republic" overprints, with a London Print Junk (Scott #203) plus several Postage Dues (#J25 used, #J44 and J45 mint) as well; nearly all in blocks of four and up, with many full panes of 20 or 25, interpanneau panes (up to 60 of #146), even a magnificent cross-gutter block of 80 (four panes of 20) of #161; issues present comprise #102, 110 (4, various sizes), 114 (2, one block of 20, one interpanneau pane of 35), 115, 125 (2 panes of 25), 126, 127 (3, one block of four, one block of six, one interpanneau pane of 35), 129, 146 (2, one pane of 20, one horizontal interpanneau "strip" of 60 (three panes of 20)), 148, 150, 152, 153, 161 (3, various), 162 (2 interpanneau panes of 40), 162, 203, J25 (used), J44 and J45; several stamps each with hinge remnant, but majority of stamps are never hinged; Scott catalogue value is just shy of US$13,000—with no premium for panes or never hinged; occasional selvage tear or loss as to be expected, Very Fine, a remarkable holding; review—in-person or online—will be rewarded. Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)
China, Diverse array of errors, freaks and oddities, interesting and mostly mint selection of approximately 200 or so items, nearly all housed in a Scott number-identified glassine; we note items from China proper, Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Taiwan, etc., including imperforates, part-perforates, offsets, overprint and surcharge varieties, shifts, perforation varieties, plate flaws, gutter pairs, and more; an exceptional, well-identified holding, filled with specialist material, Fine to Very Fine or better, inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
China, Exciting "caboose" lot from a formidable consignment, nice, valuable selection of various, mostly better items, including some Large and Small Dragons of interest; Taiwan, including Chan #F-5a (2, both used), plus Scott #1028 with bold double surcharge, 1126a, and 1131-1134 Specimens; North East Liberated Area Yang #NE44-50 in margin blocks, plus some East China; PRC Scott #610-611 blocks of four; Sinkiang Scott #17//37, including nice examples of the $2 to $10 mint; China ICP issues, including a choice Extremely Fine $1 used; a few nice Treaty Ports; a couple Red Revenues, and more, Fine to Very Fine, an interesting lot for sure; examine. Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)
China, Excellent, wide-ranging accumulation, extensive and diverse holding of hundreds of items on stocksheets, cards, counterbook pages, etc.; we note a nice variety of Special Delivery items, including a mint Scott #E10 strip plus various used sections; lots of used Coiling Dragons and Junks; ½c, 15c, 20c and 40c Fifth Print imperforate Martyrs in blocks, the 15c a block of six with paper fold, etc.; we also note a nice Sinkiang section with a number of items in large blocks, including wartime surcharges, Scott #465-470 in imprint plus sheet number blocks of 20; unusual Japanese Occupations including various #8M119//8N123 in imperforate pairs; proofs; various Sin Min prints in pairs; nice Sun Yat-sen issues with perforation varieties, fantails, etc.; also includes some early PRC with reprints, some original printings, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, a nice mix; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
China, Sensational selection of singles, 1885-1948, all presented on Scott number-identified 102 cards; from Small Dragons to Dowagers (basic stamps, no overprints), ICP and CIP Coiling Dragons to "Republic" overprints, Revolution and Republic commemoratives, Junks (with used values to the $5), a few Dr. Sun Yat-sens, to Semi-Postals, Postage Dues; Manchuria, Sinkiang and Yunnan Provinces; Chinkiang, Shanghai and Wuhu Locals, etc.; all vibrantly fresh (one or two noted with slight oxidation), with even the used displaying generally light or unobtrusive cancels (which include some nice city name strikes); a really pretty compilation that would serve as a respectable start for a collection, or solid stock for the dealer, Very Fine overall, well worth a studied review. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
China, Substantial collection with some Japan also, solid accumulation including some nice Taiwan on album pages with better sets, plus Post Office announcements with specimen sets affixed; some early China with Coiling Dragons; good Japanese Occupations on album pages and stocksheets and in glassines; a bit of PRC in silk-covered booklets; a lovely single-volume Scott album Japan collection, and more, Fine to Very Fine, a worthwhile holding; examine. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, Nice, eclectic accumulation, useful, with many items identified on counter book pages, stock cards or in glassines, with a nice variety of better items such as (mint, unless noted) Scott #13 (2), 15, 82 (used), good Sun Yat-sen types like #304-306, 344, and 363; Offices in Tibet #11 used; Chungking #1, Q7-Q10; a couple Shanghai Dragons, etc., mostly Fine to Very Fine, a good mix; examine. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, Useful mint or used collection, 1878-1949, a clean starter-type collection, housed in a pristine three-ring Scott Specialty album, which includes pages for Provinces, Japanese Occupations, Shanghai, etc.; we note some premium items such as (mint, unless noted) Scott #16-18, 21-24 (used), 28-29, 31-32, 34, 80, lots of mint or used Coiling Dragons and Junks, #131-133, Sun Yat-sen and Martyrs issues, wartime surcharges, CNCs, Golds, etc., Fine to Very Fine or better, a great basis for further expansion; examine. Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)
China, The emporium selection, China from Empire to PRC and ROC, presented on album pages, stockpages, approval sheets, counterbook pages, etc.; note a few Imperial Coiling Dragons, but most material runs from the period of the Republic onwards and includes a flotilla of Junks on piece, most with good town name strikes; Occupation overprints, stock (identified and in varying but manageable quantities) of PRC mint and used, some Taiwan, large blocks to full sheets, etc., etc.; a useful lot for the internet dealer, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, inspect. Estimate HK$ 3,500 - 4,500. Est. HK$3,500-4,500 (Image1)
China, Combined collections, 1941-2002, comprising a Scott International Blue with Republic of China from 1941 (a few earlier issues spotted), PRC with pages through 1989 and Taiwan with pages to 1990; the album is mint and used, with much room to expand; we did note some Occupations, Liberated Areas, China Airs, PRC 1960 Goldfish complete with spotless (but hinged) gum, etc.; also included are a sheaf of White Ace pages for Taiwan 1990-2002, near-complete and apparently all mint never hinged; plus various additional pages of mostly used late Republic, Taiwan…even a bit of Japan (used) and Korea (mint hinged) as well, Fine to Very Fine, a useful lot for the internet trader; inspect. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
China, Old-time used selection, comprising approximately 2000 or so items, mostly from the 1920s and '30s on old-style approval sheets; we note lots of Junk issues, Martyrs, Sun Yat-sen types, surcharges, etc.; a useful mix for the cancellation enthusiast, Fine to Very Fine, examine. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, Interesting pair of postal history correspondence groups, clean group of approximately 37 covers from Shanghai to England from two correspondences, beginning in the CNC era and going to the early PRC years (1951); composition shows approximately 12 pre-PRC usages and 25 early PRC covers, including a machine meter cover and a choice combination Gate issue stamp/meter label example, Fine to Very Fine or better, a nice old-time lot; see them all online. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$4,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, Diverse postal history selection, strong in airmails, lovely group of approximately 37 covers, ranging from a clean 1920 Starr-Mills #2 Shanghai-to-Peking cover, to 1940s commemorative cancelled covers to later PRC flights, incoming Pan-Am Clipper covers, a Taiwan Scott #C1 block of 14 on cover, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice mix; examine—imaged in full online. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:17:01 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 16
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China, Cover compilation, 1908-97, interesting array including eight Republic Airmail covers, with a variety of rates, markings and destinations; a 1908 German Offices postal card with postage due; three pre-war Hong Kong covers, including a wood veneer cover to Nagasaki; plus about a dozen Hong Kong Handover special envelopes, with differing cancels—two of which signed by Thatcher, Fine to Very Fine+, worth inspection; imaged in full online. Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
China, Useful, small cover selection, nice group of approximately 17 items, including an 1897 1c CIP postal card (uprating stamps missing) to Germany with small Shanghai Customs dater plus two forwarding agents chops from Chefoo and Shanghai; a couple Taiwan Numeral Issue covers, some commemorative cancel and security chop covers, a lovely 1931 Shanghai-to-Harbin First Flight Cover, etc., mostly Fine to Very Fine, useful group; examine. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,600-2,800 (Image1)
China, Interesting and diverse postal history collection, nice group of approximately 50 covers, with the bulk from the mid- to late 1930s to just prior to the onset of WWII, but also including several Manchukuo covers, a couple early PRC items, etc.; included are several early 1941 letters (April to October) from China to the US with some fascinating observations about the war, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a good group; complete lot imaged online; examine. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
China, Quirky mix of mailed covers and cards, 1913-2013, comprising a 1913 ("Year 2") cover sent Shanghai to Illinois and franked by ten 1c Junks, a 1908 picture post card bearing a pair of 2c CIP Coiling Dragons sent Siangyang to Minnesota and passing through the I.J.P.O. at Shanghai; plus a colorful group of 21 covers or postal cards, mostly PRC, but with Hong Kong and Taiwan as well, all franked by New Year stamps, Very Fine, worth review. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 4ca yellow (Chan LS3. Scott 2. Livingston 30c), Printing 57, a lovely, tight-margined, sound example, cancelled by magnificent near-maximum strike of blue "Shanghae/X/DE 5/66/Local Post" c.d.s. (Chow Type SLP-2, Livingston A-2); fresh, Fine to Very Fine+, a beautiful and rare item, Chow notes no known used examples of Printing 57. Scott $5,250 (HK$ 41,340). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 8ca grass green (Chan LS4a. Scott 3. Livingston 3d), Printing 16, fresh with nice, even margins, Very Fine, a scarce printing. Scott $700 (HK$ 5,510). Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN" singular), 2ca black, laid paper (Chan LS9. Scott 9. Livingston 8), Printing 26c, a splendid and sound example of this extremely scarce laid paper variety, which shows part of "A. Piriz & Sons" papermakers' watermark at bottom; usual tight margins, but fresh, Fine to Very Fine, rare. Scott $11,000 (HK$ 86,610). Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN" singular), 4ca yellow, laid paper (Chan LS10. Scott 10. Livingston 9), Printing 27, a splendid example of this difficult issue, wonderfully fresh with vibrant colors; tight margins as is usual with this printing, Very Fine, rare. Scott $3,000 (HK$ 23,620). Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 3ca red brown, wove paper (Chan LS17. Scott 20. Livingston 29), Printing 50, an attractive, tight-margined example cancelled by bold, full, centrally struck "Local Post Office/X/OCT 7/67/Shanghai" small garter in blue; shallow thinning at upper right, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely, scarce used example. Scott $4,250 (HK$ 33,460). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Roman "I", Antique "2", "CANDAREENS" plural), 12ca terra cotta (Chan LS24. Scott 17. Livingston 25), Printing 35, fresh, with an uncommonly crisp, well-defined impression for this printing; large to oversize margins, Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $375 (HK$ 2,950). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Roman "I", Antique "2", "CANDAREENS" plural), 12ca terra cotta (Chan LS24. Scott 17. Livingston 25), Printing 35, a usual example of this printing, with mottled, washed out color and tight margins along framelines; cancelled by full strike in blue of "Shanghae/X/MY 17/66/Local Post" c.d.s. (Chow Type SLP-2, Livingston A-2); fresh, with small frameline break at bottom right compartment of no consequence, Fine and rare, Chow notes no known used examples of Printing 35. Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1866-89, Small Dragons, a compilation, neatly arrayed on three Hagnar stockpages; cent, candarin and cash values, including overprints, mostly used but a page of mint overprints (including a block of four 1ca on 4c) included as well; nice range of cancels in black, blue and red, including "Local Post Office" and "Local Post" daters, along with large and small belted ("garter") cancels; note some better, including used Scott #63 (2), 78, 79-81 (2 each) and 121 on piece, plus mint #51 with inverted overprint, 79, etc., generally clean, sound, and Very Fine, careful inspection suggested; see them all online. Estimate HK$ 16,000 - 24,000. Est. HK$16,000-24,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1877, Small Dragon, 1ca on 3ca rose on rose, blue surcharge (Chan LS64. Scott 78), a truly outstanding mint example which is wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $550 (HK$ 4,330). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1875, Small Dragon, 1ca on 6ca slate, red surcharge (Chan LS77. Scott 64. Livingston 70), an unused example of this perf 14 Second Candareen Provisional, which has been repaired at top; without gum and soiled at top, but still a reasonably attractive example of this extremely rare stamp, of which only a handful of examples exist, Fine appearance, Livingston "RRR" rarity factor, with 2019 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $12,000 (HK$ 94,490). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1877, Small Dragon, 1ca on 12ca brown, red surcharge (Chan LS79. Scott 83. Livingston 90), very fresh and bright, with great color and strong surcharge strike; fresh and never hinged, with customary crackly gum; light, trivial soil spot in right margin mentioned solely for accuracy, Fine to Very Fine and choice, an exceedingly rare stamp, with a Livingston rating of "RRR", with 2019 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $8,500 as hinged (HK$ 66,930). Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)
Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1896, Coat of Arms, 2¢ brownish red, black inscriptions inverted (Chan LS161a. Scott 170a. Livingston 194a), beautifully centered and pristine mint, o.g., very lightly hinged, if at all, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $2,000 (HK$ 15,750). Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$7,000-9,000
Opening HK$ 7,000.00
Sold...HK$ 7,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:24:52 EST
Sold For 7000
Postal History General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 37
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Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1893 (May), registered locally used "Postage Paid 1 cent" envelope entire (Livingston E1f), clean, attractive entire on manila paper, showing bold red "Registered" straightline handstamp, with additional franking in the form of a full pair of 1¢ on 2¢ and half of 1¢ on 2¢ adhesives (5¢ additional postage), all tied by blue Shanghai postmarks; reverse shows blue "Shanghai/MY 29/93/Local Post" receiver. Fresh, Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:25:52 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 38
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Chinese Local Posts: Shanghai, 1893 (May), registered locally used "Postage Paid 1 cent" envelope entire (Livingston E1f), lovely entire on manila paper, showing red straightline "Registered" handstamp, along with framed "Registered/No. 305 [manuscript]" handstamp; entire bears additional franking in the form of ½¢ on 5¢ full stamp, plus two 1ct on 2¢ full stamps, all tied by blue Shanghai Local Post cancels; reverse shows blue "Shanghai/MY 29/93/Local Post" arrival, Very Fine, a scarce and delightful usage. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), the 1ca and 3ca values fresh mint (no gum), the 5ca fresh with great color and partial blue Peking seal cancel (a few nibbed perforations at top), Very Fine, nice group. Scott $2,425 (HK$ 19,090). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), nicely centered, Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $1,725 (HK$ 13,580). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), attractive, all-used group of six items, comprising two of each value; the 3ca includes plate flaw at bottom right variety (Chan #2d), etc.; couple smallish flaws here and there, mostly Fine to Very Fine, examine. Scott $3,450 (HK$ 27,160). Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$8,000-9,000 (Image1)
China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-2, 9. Scott 1-2, 9), a lovely used selection comprising 1ca and 3ca thin paper printings, plus a choice 5ca thick paper smooth perforation type, with perfect, bold Chefoo seal cancel, Very Fine, fresh. Scott $1,775 (HK$ 13,980). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green (Chan 1. Scott 1), an attractive example cancelled by somewhat light but near-maximum strike of "Customs/SEP [?]/78/Newchwang" dater; stamp with several faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance, but still an exceptionally early first-year usage, particularly scarce on the 1ca value. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), a lovely, fresh horizontal pair, cancelled by bold, centrally struck blue Peking seal cancel, Very Fine, remarkably fresh. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,300). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a lovely, fresh used example, cancelled by near-maximum strike of "Customs/NOV 5/78/Newchwang" dater; few trivial blunted perforations at right, Very Fine, an exceedingly early first-year usage from Newchwang. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a superb stamp, with incredibly intense color, cancelled by partial strike of "I.G. of Customs Peking" double-ring cancel in blue, Very Fine, a very scarce marking when found on the stamps themselves. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), 1ca bottom margin single, each value fresh and well-centered, 3ca with Customs cancel; 5ca minor trivial perforation crease at left, otherwise Very Fine, a lovely set. Scott $2,275 (HK$ 17,910). Estimate HK$ 9,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$9,000-10,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), each exceptionally fresh and absolutely sound, with the 5ca just a stunning example, Very Fine. Scott $2,275 (HK$ 17,910). Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000. Est. HK$7,000-9,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca green & 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 4-5. Scott 4-5), each fresh with bold colors, o.g.; the 3ca with a tiny paper speck by the dragon's head, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,700 (HK$ 13,390). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), two lovely and fresh mint examples, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,450). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 5ca yellow ocher, thin paper (Chan 6. Scott 6), a well-centered example with intense color, neatly cancelled; trivial, barely noticeable pinpoint thin speck, otherwise Very Fine+. Scott $1,500 (HK$ 11,810). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 5ca yellow ocher, thin paper (Chan 6. Scott 6); slightly nibbed perforation at bottom right, otherwise fresh and sound, Very Fine, scarce this nice. Scott $1,500 (HK$ 11,810). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca to 5ca complete (Chan 9, 10-11. Scott 7-9), the 1ca and 3ca rough perf 12½ types, the 5ca with smooth perforations, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,625 (HK$ 12,800). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-12. Scott 7-9 vars.); 5ca with corner crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,625 (HK$ 12,800). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca green, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10. Scott 7 var.), a lovely, well-centered example, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $675 (HK$ 5,320). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 3ca vermilion, rough perf 12½, semicircle to left of "CANDARINS" (Chan 11f. Scott 8 var.), an absolutely superb example offering vibrant color and excellent centering, blue seal cancel, along with partial Shanghai French Post Office transit, Extremely Fine. Scott $500 as normal (HK$ 3,940). Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
China, 1885, Small Dragons, 1ca-5ca complete, rough perf 12½ (Chan 16-18. Scott 10-12 vars.), each cancelled by centrally struck by small "Customs/JUL 3/Newchwang" daters without year slug; some hinge remnants, etc., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $390 (HK$ 3,070). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 9,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:40:15 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 64
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Cat No: 16-18, 19, 21
China, 1885-88, Small Dragons, 1ca to 5ca selection (Chan 16-18, 19, 21. Scott 10-12 var, 13, 15), nice mint group of five items: a fresh, complete 1ca to 5ca rough perforation set, plus 1ca and 5ca smooth perf 12 types, good colors, all with o.g., Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $1,485 (HK$ 11,690). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1888, Small Dragons, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 11½-12 (Chan 19-21. Scott 13-15), beautifully centered with great colors, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $760 (HK$ 5,980). Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
China, 1888, Small Dragons, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 11½-12, cancelled Anping (Chan 19-21. Scott 13-15), three items, comprising a 5ca off-piece, a 1ca on piece, plus a piece bearing a 3ca and 5ca, all cancelled by centrally struck "Customs/DEC 14/1893/Anping" daters in red; stamps heavily toned, but the cancels are clear as day, Fine to Very Fine, a remarkable group from Taiwan Province. Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:42:20 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 67
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Cat No: 13-15, 16-18, 19-21
China, 1885-88, Small Dragon issues (Chan 13-15, 16-18, 19-21. Scott 10-12, 13-15), massive, overall nice quality, mostly used selection of approximately 429 Small Dragon stamps, neatly assembled by perforation type (which, for the most part, appears to by correct), housed on a group of stockpages by value; allowing for some perforation types, we note Scott #10 (31 used and 8 mint examples), #11 (59 used, 7 mint) and #12 (30 used), plus 1888 issue #13 (63 used, 55 mint), #14 (a whopping 105 used plus 18 mint) and #15 (47 used, 6 mint); the mint examples are generally o.g., and the used section offers good cancel potential; fresh, with condition ranging on some as to be expected, generally Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful lot, well worth a thorough inspection. Scott $57,225 (HK$ 450,590). Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 140,000. Est. HK$120,000-140,000 (Image1)
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca, von Möllendorf special printing complete (Chan 22M-30M. Scott 16-24 var), o.g.; occasional minor gum toning, Fine to Very Fine+, an attractive and scarce set. Scott $3,100 (HK$ 24,410). Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), attractive, all-used selection of 20 items, offering one attractive complete set plus better duplicates such as the 9ca (2), 24ca, etc., largely Fine to Very Fine, nice group; examine. Scott $2,845 (HK$ 22,400). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 4ca pale rose (Chan 25S. Scott 19n), fresh with lovely pastel second print color, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, scarce. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,870). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 18:45:34 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 72
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Cat No: 28, 29, 37, 39
China, 1894-97, Empress Dowager selection (Chan 28, 29, 37, 39. Scott 22, 23, 28, 30), fresh group of four items comprising the 9ca and 12ca 1894 un-surcharged issues (12ca tiny pinhole), plus a set of ½c and 2c surcharges on re-engraved Dowagers, o.g., generally Very Fine. Scott $985 (HK$ 7,760). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 31-33. Scott 25-27),two complete sets, o.g.; one 5c on 5ca value has shallow hinge thin, one 2c on 2ca with light perforation toning, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $945 (HK$ 7,440). Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 31-33. Scott 25-27), blocks of 4, wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered with great, vibrant colors, lightly hinged on full clean o.g.; 5c on 5ca with a couple very trivial and minor toned gum specks noted purely for accuracy, Very Fine, a lovely set of multiples. Scott $1,890 as singles (HK$ 14,880). Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 31-33. Scott 25-27), useful, all-used old-time selection comprising 1¢ on 1ca (six examples), 2¢ on 2ca (eight examples) and 5¢ on 5ca (seven examples), with some nice cancels spotted; some usual color fading, mostly Fine to Very Fine, examine. Scott $1,873 (HK$ 14,750). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 34-36. Scott 75-77), a very nice set; the 1¢ on 1ca and 5¢ on 5ca both without gum, the 2¢ on 3ca full original gum, the 2¢ on 3ca as pretty as they come; some light toning on the 1¢ on 1ca, a pulled perforation top and right on the 5¢ on 5ca, Very Fine as a whole. Scott $1,975 (HK$ 15,550). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 34-36. Scott 75-77), neatly cancelled; 5c on 5ca with light overall toning, the others fresh, Fine to Very Fine+, a scarce used set. Scott $2,350 (HK$ 18,500). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Small Dragons, 1¢ on 1ca-5¢ on 5ca complete (Chan 34-36. Scott 75-77), fresh with strong colors, the 1c on 1ca (which has a light toned spot) shows a very interesting and unusual surcharge shift to the upper left, without gum, Very Fine, an attractive set. Scott $1,975 (HK$ 15,550). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharge on Small Dragon, 2¢ on 3ca mauve (Chan 35. Scott 76), a lovely, fresh and nicely centered example, showing slightly upward surcharge shift, without gum, Very Fine, a pretty stamp. Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,660). Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 4,200. Est. HK$3,800-4,200 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca-30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 37-46. Scott 28-37), an attractive mint or used set with the 8¢ on 6ca, 10¢ on 9ca (tiny hinge thin) & 30¢ on 24ca mint, all others used with a nice range of cancels, fresh and mostly Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca-30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 37-46. Scott 28-37), splendid fresh set offering bold colors and excellent centering; includes a nice variety of Customs or pakua cancels, Very Fine. Scott $928 (HK$ 7,310). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharges on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca-30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 37-46. Scott 28-37), fresh, Very Fine. Scott $928 (HK$ 7,310). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca orange yellow, imperf between (Chan 37l. Scott 28e), vertical pair, centered to the left, without gum, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $11,000 (HK$ 86,610). Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$20,000-30,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1¢ on 1ca vermilion, inverted surcharge (Chan 38d. Scott 29a), particularly fresh and nicely centered, with bold, vibrant color, full o.g.; tiny and expert repair to top left corner perforation tip only, Very Fine and choice, with 2019 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $50,000 (HK$ 393,700). Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000
It is believed that only 80 stamps received the surcharge inverted, and of those, only approximately ten unused examples are known . Est. HK$60,000-80,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 5¢ on 5ca dull orange, imperf between (Chan 41c. Scott 32a), vertical pair, a choice, beautifully centered used pair with bold, vivid colors and Pakua cancels in black; neat and light unobtrusive fold directly between the stamps, Very Fine and choice, a stunning example of this rarity, of which only nine used examples are known, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $20,000 (HK$ 157,480). Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 50,000. Est. HK$40,000-50,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 10¢ on 12ca brown orange, imperf horizontally (Chan 45c. Scott 36a), vertical pair, fresh and nicely centered, full clean o.g., which is lightly hinged, Very Fine, a very scarce, eye-arresting variety, signed Holcombe. Scott $4,000 (HK$ 31,500). Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharges on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca-30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 56-64. Scott 47-55), a splendid set, boasting beautiful colors and nice centering, the 30¢ on 24ca a right margin single, full o.g., Very Fine. Scott $2,675 (HK$ 21,060). Estimate HK$ 9,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$9,000-10,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 10¢ on 9ca yellow green (Chan 62. Scott 53), vertical strip of three, each stamp cancelled by Chinkiang Customs dater in brown, the bottom stamp with surcharge light and partial (appears nearly to be missing), Very Fine, an interesting, and eye-catching, possible surcharge plate flaw. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 10¢ on 9ca yellow green (Chan 62. Scott 53), vertical strip of 3, a lovely multiple, fresh, cancelled by brown "Customs/APR 23/1897/Shanghai" small Customs dater, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on 2nd printing Dowagers, 10¢ on 12ca yellowish orange and 30¢ on 24ca deep rose red (Chan 63-64. Scott 54-55), fresh mint, with full clean o.g., Very Fine, a nice pair. Scott $1,575 (HK$ 12,400). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 30¢ on 24ca deep rose red (Chan 64. Scott 55), a very interesting horizontal pair with the surcharge very light and indistinct, cancelled by bold small "Customs/APR 23/1897/Hankow" daters, Very Fine, scarce. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,300). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 30¢ on 24ca deep rose red, "Three" character type C (Chan 64c. Scott 55 var.), perfectly centered amid huge margins, bold pakua cancel, Very Fine, scarce variety. Scott $400 as normal (HK$ 3,150). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1st printing, 2¢ on 2ca green, the elusive "Emerald Lady" (Chan 67. Scott 58), a splendid example of this immense rarity, showing two partial brown Large Dollar chops, fresh and nicely centered, Very Fine and choice, a most attractive example of this always difficult issue, with 2001 CSS photo certificate. Scott $6,000 (HK$ 47,240). Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca-30¢ on 24ca complete (Chan 74-81. Scott 65-72); 2¢ on 2ca and 10¢ on 9ca each no gum (all others o.g.), couple other values with slight, non-detracting toning, Fine to Very Fine, a most attractive and rare set, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate for the 30¢ on 24ca high value. Scott $14,325 (HK$ 112,800). Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 50,000. Est. HK$40,000-50,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca-10¢ on 12ca (Chan 74-80. Scott 65-71), fresh; 5¢ on 5ca nibbed corner perforation, otherwise mostly Very Fine. Scott $858 (HK$ 6,760). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca to 10¢ on 12ca (Chan 74-80. Scott 65-71), lovely used group, with a nice variety of cancels noted, Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $858 (HK$ 6,760). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 10¢ on 9ca dull yellow green and 10¢ on 12ca pale brown orange (Chan 79-80. Scott 70-71), each fresh with good colors, o.g., Very Fine. Scott $625 (HK$ 4,920). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 30¢ on 24ca pale rose (Chan 81. Scott 72), a lovely, well-centered example in the distinctive shade, with good perforations, cancelled by customary Swatow Large Dollar dater; trivial thin speck at top, still Very Fine. Scott $2,500 (HK$ 19,680). Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large Figures surcharges on Re-engraved Dowager, ½¢ on 3ca-2¢ on 2ca complete (Chan 82-83. Scott 73-74), well-centered and Post Office fresh, with the ½¢ on 3ca key value never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely set. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:03:27 EST
Sold For 2200
China Chinese Empire 1897 Red Revenues
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 101
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Cat No: 1896 Die Proof
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in red, mounted on card, a magnificent proof pulled on thin glazed paper stock, 27 x 42 mm, affixed to a 115 x 130 mm thick card showing manuscript "April 2nd 96" at upper right; card with some minor, inconsequential toned specks, along with expected glue remnants on reverse from mounting, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable showpiece. Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 400,000
This dated example shows minor design changes from the March 26, 1896, example which was printed in black, and showed Hart's requested design changes, which resulted in the issued design, with eight small circles added to the interior corners and centers on all sides, and is dated seven days before Hart's original design change. Est. HK$300,000-400,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$300,000-400,000
Opening HK$ 200,000.00
Sold...HK$ 200,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:04:45 EST
Sold For 200000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 102
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Cat No: 1896 Die Proof
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in black, mounted on card, a spectacular engraved proof, printed in black on thin glazed paper approximately 37 x 42 mm, affixed to thick card measuring 115 x 130 mm and showing "April 2nd 96" notation, mostly likely in Inspector Robert Hart's hand, at upper right; some minor glue mounting remnants on the reverse side of the card, Very Fine and choice, a spectacular exhibition item, especially with the companion proof in the issued red, also offered in this sale. Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 400,000
This dated example, which appears seven days after Hart requested minor design changes—centered on the addition of eight circles at the outer corners and centers—shows the final design. Est. HK$300,000-400,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢, Large 1¢ on 3¢ and Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87-88. Scott 78-80), useful selection of five items, comprising 1¢ on 3¢ (2 unused examples), an unused Small 2¢ on 3¢, plus two used Large 2¢ on 3¢ examples; few smallish flaws or no gum, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,700 (HK$ 21,260). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 84. Scott 79), nicely centered, Very Fine. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,540). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 84. Scott 79), exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered amid large margins, neat, small Customs corner cancel, Extremely Fine, a beauty. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,540). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 84. Scott 79), Very Fine. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,540). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, inverted "s" in "cents." (Chan 84g. Scott 79b), fresh, full, clean o.g., Fine. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,870). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, inverted "s" in "cents." (Chan 84g. Scott 79b), fresh, o.g.; tiny margin thin, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,870). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, inverted "s" in "cents." (Chan 84g. Scott 79b), a lovely, nicely centered used example, cancelled by bold "Canton/MAR 27/1897" small Customs dater, Very Fine, a fairly early usage. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:10:22 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 110
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Cat No: 87, 87a, 88
China, 1897, Large 1¢ on 3¢ and Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 87, 87a, 88. Scott 78, 78b, 80), five items in total: unused 1¢ on 3¢, two used 1¢ on 3¢ "large central box" variety, plus two unused Large 2¢ on 3¢ surcharges, each fresh, unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group; examine. Scott $2,825 (HK$ 22,240). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 1¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 87. Scott 78), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered amid wide margins, full clean o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $525 (HK$ 4,130). Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,600-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 1¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 87. Scott 78), a fresh, beautifully centered example cancelled by very scarce strike of small single-ring Ichang Customs dater, which appears to be MY 11 97, Very Fine. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 88. Scott 80), a wonderfully fresh, beautifully centered example cancelled by bold small "Swatow/JN 17/97/Customs" dater, Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 89. Scott 82), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered, full clean o.g., Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $1,650 (HK$ 12,990). Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)
China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue (Chan 90. Scott 84), good color, with excellent centering, o.g., hinge remnant; a few light perforation tip toned spots, Very Fine. Scott $8,500 (HK$ 66,930). Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$15,000-18,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, ½¢ purple (Chan 92. Scott 86), pane of 20, with margins at right and bottom; top row with rice paper-like hinge all the way across, positions 11-12 disturbed original gum, all other stamps never hinged, Very Fine, as nicely and evenly centered a pane as you'll find. Scott $110 without n.h. premium (HK$ 870). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, 4¢ brown (Chan 95. Scott 89), full pane of 20, exceptionally fresh and nicely centered, with full clean original gum and all but five stamps never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $220 without n.h. premium (HK$ 1,730). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $1 deep red & rose (Chan 101. Scott 95), fresh with brilliant colors and beautifully centered, with full pristine o.g., Very Fine+, a beauty. Scott $325 (HK$ 2,560). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $2 orange & yellow (Chan 102. Scott 96), bold, rich color and wonderfully fresh, o.g.; centered to left with a few customary ragged perforations, Fine. Scott $3,000 (HK$ 23,620). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1897, Imperial Chinese Post, $5 yellow green & rose (Chan 103. Scott 97), exceptionally fresh and well-centered, with good, lovely colors, fully intact perforations along with full original gum (a few trivial toned spots), Very Fine+, an all-around pretty stamp. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 14,170). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1898-1906, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked and unwatermarked group (Chan 104//128. Scott 98//122), comprising the ½¢ to $2 1898 watermarked set (all original gum, some appear never hinged, some with hinge remnant), plus the $5 from the second unwatermarked printing without gum; eye-catching colors across the board, Very Fine. Scott $2,147 (HK$ 16,910). Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 1¢ ocher, imperf between (Chan 105c. Scott 99a), vertical pair, imperforate between and at bottom, showing a complete strike of an Imperial Post Office rectangular wooden carved district dater, with name of office in upper field, from Nanxun District (Huzhou, Jejiang Province—an unlisted location in P. Chan), Very Fine, a real eye-catcher. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $1, $2 and $5 high values (Chan 113-115. Scott 107-109), a stunning trio on clean paper with vivacious colors—the $5 especially so, o.g., Very Fine, true beauties all. Scott $1,950 (HK$ 15,350). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ ocher, retouched "One" character (Chan 117c. Scott 111 var.), position 12 on pane 8, beautiful color on clean, white paper; pinhole thin at left of "Da", otherwise Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ deep orange, imperf between (Chan 117ia. Scott 111 var.), vertical strip of 3, wonderfully fresh and well-centered, unused without gum, Very Fine, a scarce variety. Scott $350+ (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,000-2,600 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ deep orange, imperf between and imperf top margin (Chan 117ki. Scott 111 var.), vertical strip of 5, fresh and perfectly centered, o.g.; a couple minor stray toned gum specks of little consequence, Very Fine, a striking, eye-arresting variety. Scott $700 ++ (HK$ 5,510). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ gray yellow, imperforate vertically (Chan 117s var. Scott 111a var), horizontal strip of 3, wonderfully fresh and bright, Very Fine, a striking and scarce variety. Scott $350+ (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 4¢ chestnut, imperf between (Chan 119a. Scott 113b), vertical pair, nicely centered with good color, full o.g., with a few stray toned specks, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 5¢ orange (Chan 121. Scott 115), dual pane of 40, fresh with brilliant color, o.g.; a couple trivial stray toned specks, Very Fine, a lovely multiple. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 10¢ deep green, imperf between (Chan 122e. Scott 116b), horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine to Very Fine, scarce variety. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), horizontal pair, an attractive unused pair, expertly regummed, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce multiple. Scott $1,750 (HK$ 13,780). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon, imperf left margin (Chan 128a. Scott 122 var.), nice colors and centering, a lovely used example showing full margin at left, tied to small piece by neat blue bilingual "Tientsin/12 JAN/08" c.d.s., about Very Fine, a showpiece, an incredibly rare item, listed in Chan mint, but unpriced as used. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
China, 1908, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep green, imperf between (Chan 129e. Scott 124a), horizontal pair, fresh mint, without gum, Fine to Very Fine+, a scarce variety. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1909, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 3¢ slate green, imperf between (Chan 130d. Scott 125a), horizontal pair, fresh mint, full clean o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, an attractive variety. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
China, 1908, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 10¢ ultramarine, imperf between (Chan 134j. Scott 129a), a splendid left margin horizontal pair, wonderfully fresh with vibrant color and excellent centering, without gum, Very Fine+, scarce. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:25:32 EST
Sold For 1400
Postal History General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 136
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China, 1883 (Dec. 20), Large Dragon combination cover to Japan, addressed to General A.C. Jones, United States Consul at Nagasaki; originally franked on reverse by 1ca and 5ca Large Dragons tied by three strikes of blue Tientsin seal cancels (the 5ca lost somewhere along the way, but its presence confirmed by the two partial seal cancels); reverse also bears a blue "Customs/DEC 20/83/Tientsin" dater and a Shanghai Customs dater of DEC 24; in Shanghai, the cover was transferred to the Japanese Post Office, which applied a 5s ultramarine UPU Koban, tying it with a solid strike of a thick crossroads cancel with an "I.J.P.A./26/DEC/1883/Shanghai" thimble alongside, the cover arriving in Nagasaki Dec. 28, as noted by receiver on reverse; a few tears to top and part of backflap missing from opening, but adhesives and markings unaffected, Very Fine, an incredibly rare cover, believed to be one of four Large Dragon usages to Japan. Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 35,000. Est. HK$25,000-35,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$25,000-35,000
Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:26:25 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 137
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China, 1886 (Mar. 11), Small Dragon combination cover to Germany, sent via the French Post Office, a lovely cover, franked on reverse by clean-cut perfs 1ca and 5ca Small Dragons, tied by a blue Beijing seal cancel with blue "I.G. of Customs/MAR 11/86/Peking" alongside, which further ties the 5ca value; reverse also bears Customs cancels from Tientsin (date illegible) and Shanghai (MAR 17); at Shanghai, transferred to French Post Office, where two 25c yellow Sages were applied on the front and cancelled by "Shang-haï/18 MARS/86/Chine" daters; front bears additional red French arrival marking (illegible), with reverse showing three "Dresden-Altst." receivers/deliveries, two dated Apr. 22, one Apr. 23; Dragons toned, but markings crisp and clean, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$30,000-40,000
Opening HK$ 36,000.00
Sold...HK$ 36,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:27:20 EST
Sold For 36000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 138
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China, 1886 (Dec. 21), 3ca Small Dragon and 25c French Post Office combination cover, sent Peking to Haiphong and forwarded to Hanoi, a splendid and highly attractive cover, franked on reverse by 3ca rough perforation Small Dragon, tied by "I.G. of Customs/DEC 21,86/Peking" c.d.s. in blue and matching light seal cancel; reverse additionally shows "Customs/DEC 28/86/Shanghai" in black, where a French 25c was affixed and cancelled by one of two strikes of "Shang-Haï/29/DEC/86/Chine" c.d.s.'s; front and back note Hai-phong 8 JANV 87 arrivals, one military, with reverse showing Hong Kong JA 2 87 transit and Hanoi JANV 14 receiver, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful, clean and fresh cover with an excellent usage as well. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$30,000-40,000
Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:28:02 EST
Sold For 22000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 140
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China, 1889 (Sept. 21), red band cover sent from Tientsin to Peking, franked on reverse by 5ca Small Dragon (toned, with corners missing at right), tied by a black Tientsin seal cancel with black Tientsin Customs dater alongside (SEP 21) and "I.G. of Customs/SEP 23/89/Peking" blue receiver at right, Very Fine, a nice inter-city usage. Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$12,000-16,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:28:51 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 141
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China, 1892 (July 8), Small Dragon cover, sent from Taku to Sandhurst, England, a lovely and scarce single-rate cover, franked by 3ca Small Dragon perf 11½-12, horizontal pair and single, each tied to cover by customarily light strike of "I.M. Customs/8 JUL 92/Taku" datestamp; 25c France stamp added at Shanghai and cancelled by one of two "Shang-haï" cancels, plus "Yokohama Japan" 16.VII transit; reverse notes Hawkhurst and Sandhurst British arrivals dated AU 17, along with light small-sized Shanghai Customs transit; some stamp and cover tones, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive and scarce example of the elusive Customs Taku dater. Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$20,000-30,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$20,000-30,000
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:29:15 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 143
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China, 1893 (Feb. 8), Small Dragon combination cover, sent from Philadelphia to Shanghai and forwarded to Peking, franked by a perfectly centered US 10¢ Webster (Scott #226) tied by a Philadelphia "F.D." #3 duplex; front additionally shows a bright red "Customs/MAR 19/93/Tientsin" receiver, with clean-cut perf 3ca Small Dragon added for postage due, itself tied by a black Tientsin seal cancel; the cover's travels are documented on the reverse, with a San Francisco "F.D." c.d.s. of FEB 14, a U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai receiver of MAR 11, and a black Tientsin Customs dater of MAR 19; interestingly, addressed to Mrs Arthur Peterson, in Care of the Consul of the United States at Shanghai, with "U.S.S. 'Monocacy'" noted at lower left (why a woman would be aboard is a good question); the ship clearly having sailed, the cover was forwarded from Shanghai (crossed out) to Peking; light overall toning to the cover, still Very Fine, a good-looking cover. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 40,000. Est. HK$30,000-40,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$30,000-40,000
Opening HK$ 28,000.00
Sold...HK$ 28,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:29:48 EST
Sold For 28000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 145
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China, 1896 (Apr. 4), prepaid cover sent from Tientsin to Munich, franked by a non-overprinted Germany Forerunner, a 20pf Reichspost Eagle (Scott #49), tied by bold "Tientsin/Kaiserl. Deutsch/Postagencie/4/4/96d" cancel; reverse bears blue "Customs/APR [day illegible]/96/Tientsin" cancel, a black circled "306" and a Munich 16 MAI receiver; German stamp selvage on reverse (apparently used as hinges), Very Fine, an unusual usage, signed "d" Jaschke L. BPP. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$10,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:30:51 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 149
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China, 1897 (Apr. 22), Red Revenue cover to Rev. JR Hykes, from Foochow to Shanghai, from the extensive Hykes correspondence, this cover is franked by a very pretty Small 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, which is tied by a socked-on-the-nose Foochow AP 22/97 small Customs dater; reverse bears a brown (perhaps originally black) Shanghai Customs receiver dated APR 25; cover somewhat toned and missing lower left corner, Fine and scarce. Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$20,000-30,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$20,000-30,000
Opening HK$ 50,000.00
Sold...HK$ 50,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:32:16 EST
Sold For 50000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 151
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China, 1897 (May 29), Nanking oval Customs marking on Dowager and Red Revenue overprints combination cover, from Nanking to Pennsylvania, franked on reverse by a margin-to-margin horizontal strip of four 1.5 mm Large Figure 1c on 1ca orange Dowagers, plus a Large 1c on 3c Red Revenue (totalling 5c), tied by three strikes of the double-oval "Imperial Post Office/MAY 29 1897/Nanking" cancel in brown, with a fourth solid strike on the front as well; from Nanking, the cover traveled to Shanghai where it received a blue Customs dater of JUN 2 (on reverse), plus a Japan 5s UPU Koban on front, tied by solid "Shanghai/2/JUN/97/I.J.P.O." c.d.s.; then onward, as markings on reverse record, to Yokohama (8 JUN), San Francisco (JUN 27, "Paid All"), and finally to Lancaster, PA (date on receiver illegible); roughly opened at top, partially affecting the Yokohama transit only, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 50,000 - 60,000. Est. HK$50,000-60,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$50,000-60,000
Opening HK$ 50,000.00
Sold...HK$ 50,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:33:45 EST
Sold For 50000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 152
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China, ca. 1898-1902, large-size Official Mail cover to Hunan, attractive cover bearing a pair of 4¢ Coiling Dragons tied by bold, perfect strike of Yueh Chow Fu boxed cancel; written by the Administrative Officer at Yueh Chang to the Governor of the Province of Hunan; reverse shows "Pay No More" marking, etc.; small cover split of no consequence, Fine to Very Fine, a rare item. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:34:47 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 153
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China, 1898 (Nov. 17), registered cover sent from Hankow to Brussels, via Hong Kong, an absolutely pristine cover addressed to the Belgian Minister of Railways, Posts and Telegraphs, franked by a breathtaking horizontal pair of 10c CIP Coiling Dragons tied by bilingual Hankow 17 NOV 98 Large Dollar chop; front also bears large "R" registry handstamp at top center and, at lower left, a vertical pair of 10c Hong Kong black on red Queen Victorias, tied by "Hong Kong/C/NO 26/98" dater, a second strike of which appears on the reverse, alongside a Brindisi 22 DIC transit and charming vertical oval "Bruxelles (Réception)/24/DECE/20-21/98" receiver, along with an intact angels-holding-scissors (?) design red wax seal; light vertical file fold of no consequence, Very Fine, we dare you to find a prettier cover. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:35:43 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 154
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China, 1898 (Dec. 4), decorative "mailing card" sent from Twatutia to Halle, Germany, via Tamsui, a lovely and very scarce mailing card, showing blue "K. Tamamura Yokohama/Imperial Japan" imprint at top right picturing postage stamp ship design, franked on front by 1883 5s blue New Kobans (2, one marginal), each tied by bold, complete strikes of "Twatutia Taiwan/4/DEC/98/Japan" c.d.s.'s (JG Bishop Type XII-2), with magnificent strike of "Tamsui Taiwan/5/DEC/98/Japan" c.d.s. in deep purple adjacent; reverse shows Hong Kong DE 8 98 transit c.d.s., along with Halle (Saale) 8.1.99 arrival marking; very minor, mostly inconsequential water-type stain at right, still fresh and Very Fine, a striking and rare card, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000. Est. HK$20,000-30,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$20,000-30,000
Opening HK$ 14,000.00
Sold...HK$ 14,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:36:24 EST
Sold For 14000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 155
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China, 1899 (Aug. 21), combination cover sent from Swatow to San Francisco, attractive and neat cover, franked on reverse by 10c watermarked Coiling Dragon, which is tied by bold "Swatow/21 AUG 99" Large Dollar dater, while front shows Hong Kong 10c Victoria tied by "Hong Kong/AU 22/99" c.d.s.; reverse additionally shows "San Francisco/SEP 18/1899/Paid All" arrival; some light cover aging, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-3,000
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:37:39 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 158
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China, 1901 (Oct. 21), 1¢ pink ICP postal card, locally used in Tientsin, addressed to a German lieutenant at the Horse Depot, the indicia cancelled by a bilingual single-circle "Tientsin/21 OCT/01" c.d.s.; card is a pre-printed announcement for a rehearsal of the Tientsin Orchestral Society (even during wartime, apparently, the band played on), and the lieutenant's attendance "is urgently requested"; reverse bears blue black Max Schwing/Sondershausen [Germany] company mark; clipped top left corner, central vertical fold, Fine to Very Fine, an interesting card. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:38:26 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 159
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China, 1906 (Apr. 12), registered cover from Shanghai to Seattle, WA, a beautiful, exceptional-quality small envelope, franked by 20¢ and 30¢ Carp-design C.I.P. issues tied by bilingual Shanghai origin c.d.s., along with matching framed "R/Shanghai/No 873 [manuscript]" handstamp; reverse shows violet "Shanghai/12 APR 06/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. and violet "Seattle, Wash/May 4/1906/Registered" receiver. Fresh, Very Fine, a lovely cover. Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,800-2,200
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:38:46 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 160
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China, 1910 (Feb. 13), double registered cover, sent from Taianfu to Germany, an oversized pre-printed envelope for the Northern Line of the Royal Chinese Tientsin-Pukow Railway; endorsed "Einschrieben!" (Printed Matter) and "via Siberien" on front, which also bears two "R" registry handstamps plus a boxed "A.R./No. 23" handstamp; postage paid on reverse by three each 2¢ green (irregular block) and 10c ultramarine (pair plus single) CIP Coiling Dragons, each of which is tied by a bilingual Taianfu lunar c.d.s.; reverse additionally shows transits from Shandong (Feb. 14), Tientsin (27 FEB) and "Tientsin Chine/28/FEVR/10/Poste Francaise"; vertical file fold of no import, some edge wear as to be expected, Very Fine, a grand cover showing an uncommon usage. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Nanking "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 7¢ crimson (Chan 146. Scott 140), left margin interpanneau block of 4, fresh and near-pristine, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, a lovely block. Scott $2,300 (HK$ 18,110). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, ½¢ brown, inverted overprint (Chan 152b. Scott 146a), left margin pane of 20, very slightly dryish o.g. (as typically encountered), never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,200 as hinged (HK$ 9,450). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:41:48 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 164
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Cat No: Collection
China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" inverted overprint varieties (Scott 146a, 149a, 161a), nice group of six items: Statistical Department ½¢ brown (1 each mint and used) and 3¢ slate green (2 used), plus Commercial Press 1¢ ocher (2 used); an attractive group, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $274 (HK$ 2,160). Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, 10¢ ultramarine (Chan 159a. Scott 153), partial pane of 18, a pristine block with sheet number "231", o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $153 as hinged (HK$ 1,200). Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000. Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $2 carmine & yellow, overprint inverted (Chan 165b. Scott 159a), pristine mint and nicely centered, o.g., never hinged (!), Very Fine and choice. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710). Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600. Est. HK$2,200-2,600 (Image1)
China, 1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $2 carmine & yellow, overprint inverted (Chan 165b. Scott 159a), block of 4, wonderfully fresh with bold, rich colors and outstanding centering, full clean original gum which is never hinged, Very Fine+, a lovely and exceptionally scarce multiple. Scott $2,900 as hinged (HK$ 22,840). Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprint, 10¢ blue, imperf between (Chan 176a. Scott 170a), vertical pair, a superior quality, used example of this exceedingly rare variety, with each stamp cancelled by a Shanghai bilingual c.d.s.; fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare error, with fewer than 20 used pairs recorded. Scott $2,600 (HK$ 20,470). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprint, $1 red & pale rose (Chan 181, 181a. Scott 175, 175 var), a wonderfully fresh, perfectly centered block of 4, with position 1 showing basic stamp retouched "ONE" variety, o.g., Very Fine, a beautiful multiple. Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,500-5,500
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:48:05 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 173
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Cat No: 154, 161-163, 168 &
China, 1912, "Republic" overprints, small selection of various multiples (Chan 154, 161-163, 168 & 174. Scott 148, 155-157, 162 & 168), beautiful selection of six generally pristine multiples: Statistical Dept. 2¢ block of 20 (never hinged), 20¢ margin block of 8 (Extremely Fine, never hinged), 30¢ block of 12 (Extremely Fine, never hinged), 50¢ gutter block of 12 (Extremely Fine, never hinged), plus Commercial Press 2¢ block of 12 (Very Fine, all but five stamps never hinged) and Waterlow 5¢ pane of 20, a clean group; examine. Scott $1,770 as hinged singles (HK$ 13,940). Estimate HK$ 4,600 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,600-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), an amazing, select-quality set, wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered, with full clean o.g., Very Fine+, choice. Scott $1,984 (HK$ 15,620). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Revolution Commemorative complete (Chan 184-195. Scott 178-189), fresh and beautifully centered, unused without gum as almost always encountered, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce set. Scott $1,984 (HK$ 15,620). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), wonderfully fresh and nicely centered, full clean o.g., Very Fine, a lovely set. Scott $1,183 (HK$ 9,320). Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 5,500. Est. HK$4,500-5,500 (Image1)
China, 1912, Republic Commemorative complete (Chan 196-207. Scott 190-201), fresh, o.g.; 8¢, 10¢ and 50¢ each with tiny thin spots, otherwise Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $1,183 (HK$ 9,320). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢-$10 complete (Chan 208-226. Scott 202-220), lovely, very fresh set with superb colors, unused without gum; $2 with some shallow thinning, otherwise Very Fine, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott $4,283 (HK$ 33,720). Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$8,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 13,000.00
Sold...HK$ 13,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:52:12 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 183
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China, 1915, Reaper, Waterlow & Sons Ltd. composite specimen sheet of 9, a splendid, beautiful quality sheet of the Reaper design in dark green, comprising the 15¢, 16¢, 20¢, 30¢ & 50¢ values, se-tenant, each overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd./Specimen", along with a small security punch hole, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice, pristine. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)
China, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $20 black & yellow (Chan 248. Scott 242), fresh and nicely centered, o.g., Very Fine, a lovely and scarce item. Scott $6,500 (HK$ 51,180). Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)
China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢-$20 complete (Chan 249//272. Scott 248-269), a beautiful set, all but the $20 value a margin single; plate numbers on the ½¢-2¢, 5¢, 7¢, 13¢-15¢ and $1 values (the $1 a pair with part imprint and full sheet number as well); sheet numbers on the 4¢, 6¢, 10¢ and 50¢ values, with the $5 a part imprint capture, the $2 a partial arrow; generally fresh and clean, all with original gum—some dryish, some fresh—with most appearing to be never hinged, Fine to Very Fine+, imaged in full online. Scott $2,216 as hinged (HK$ 17,450). Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 6,500. Est. HK$5,500-6,500 (Image1)
Est. HK$5,500-6,500
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:53:55 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 189
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Cat No: 249-257, 259-272
China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 (Chan 249-257, 259-272. Scott 248-269, 275), the set of 22 complete by Scott with the additional 4¢ olive green, a superb connoisseur-quality complete set with bold, vibrant colors and great centering, with near-pristine o.g., Very Fine+. Scott $2,218 (HK$ 17,460). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249-272. Scott 248-269, 275, 324), fresh, attractive set with bold, vivid colors, o.g., Fine to Very Fine+, nice set. Scott $2,243 (HK$ 17,660). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
China, 1923, Hall of Classics, Second Peking printing, $10 brown purple & green (Chan 271. Scott 268), wonderfully fresh with vibrant colors and perfect centering, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, a stellar example. Scott $575 (HK$ 4,530). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-3,600
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:55:03 EST
Sold For 1700
1938-1945 War-Time Issues
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 194
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China, ca. 1941, 40¢ Lin Sen and 50¢ Dr. Sun Yat-sen essays in royal blue, imperforate on gummed wove paper, with the 50¢ a left margin single, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 600.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:55:59 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 195
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China, ca. 1941, 40c Lin Sen and 50c Dr. Sun Yat-sen essays in royal blue, in a top margin block of 40 (20 of each design, with wide vertical gutter in between), fresh color, o.g., never hinged; some staining of little consequence, otherwise Very Fine, an uncommon multiple. Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)
China, 1942, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Paicheng engraved printing, $50 blue, rough perf 12-15½ (Chan 626 var. Scott 523 var), top margin horizontal strip of 3, imperforate between, fresh and eye-catching, without gum as issued, Very Fine, an unlisted variety as such. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500. Est. HK$1,200-1,500 (Image1)
China, 1945, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Paicheng engraved printing, $100 dark brown, rough perf 12-15½, misplaced perforation variety (Chan 627c. Scott 524 var.), a striking example nearly identical to the image in Chan, without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare. Scott $120 as normal (HK$ 940). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1942, East Szechwan "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in red on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16¢ olive brown, perf 10½-12 (Chan 629c. Scott 526r), top margin single, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a very scarce issue. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)
China, 1942, East Szechwan "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in red on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16¢ olive brown, perf 11½ (Chan 629c. Scott 526r), fresh mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, signed S.C. Chao. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1942, Fukien "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in red on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16¢ olive brown (Chan 630. Scott 526h), beautifully centered, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,360). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,200-1,400 (Image1)
China, 1942, Kweichow "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in red on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16¢ olive brown (Chan 635. Scott 526o), perfectly centered, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $275 (HK$ 2,160). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, 1942, Shensi "Domestic Postage Paid" overprint in black on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 16¢ olive brown, overprint inverted (Chan 640c. Scott 525s), a lovely bottom margin single, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,360). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1943, Kweichow surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 50¢ on 16¢ olive brown, "05" instead of "50" (Chan 651b. Scott 530s), block of 9, middle stamp with variety, Post Office fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare, with 1994 A.P.S. photo certificate. Scott $458 (HK$ 3,610). Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
China, 1943, Kweichow surcharge with 2 vertical bars on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 50¢ on 16¢ olive brown, surcharge inverted (Chan 671b. Scott 528r), a lovely bottom margin single, fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce. Scott $300 (HK$ 2,360). Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1943, Honan surcharge on Martyr, Hong Kong printing, watermarked, 20¢ on 13¢ blue green, surcharge shifted to right variety (Chan 684a. Scott 533m var.), a fresh and well-centered visually striking variety, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, rare. Scott $350 as normal (HK$ 2,760). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1943, Kiangsi surcharge on Martyr, Peking printing, 20¢ on 13¢ blue green (Chan 710. Scott 532e), fresh, o.g., Very Fine, scarce value. Scott $275 (HK$ 2,160). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, 1943, Kwangtung surcharge on Martyr, Peking printing, 20¢ on 13¢ blue green (Chan 728. Scott 532j), horizontal pair of this scarce issue, with the left stamp showing interesting pre-printing paper fold variety, without gum as issued, Very Fine, an eye-catching variety. Scott $170+ (HK$ 1,340). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:01:30 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 212
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, 1944-47, small group of pre-printing paper folds and creases (Scott 576, 644, 691, 748), four items, comprising a lower left corner single of the $100 Savings Movement (Scott #577), a $1000 rose lake Dr. Sun Yat-sen (#644), a $1000 on 2c green Dr. Sun Yat-sen (#691; block of four, with upper left stamp missing left-hand column and half of value tablet overprint), plus a horizontal pair of $1000 red Dr. Sun Yat-sens (#748), the left stamp showing the crease, o.g., never hinged or without gum as issued, Very Fine, eye-catching additions for your collection. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, 1944, War Refugees, $2+$2 on 50¢+50¢ blue, surcharge omitted (Chan 815a. Scott B4 var), a wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged; a bit of trivial blue printing offset on bottom stamps, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce block. Estimate HK$ 3,600 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,600-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1944, War Refugees, $10+$10 on 33¢+33¢ orange red, surcharge omitted (Chan 819a. Scott B8 var), a pristine bottom margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a scarce multiple. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, 1944, War Refugees souvenir sheet (Chan MS2. Scott B9a), a magnificent, absolutely amazing, select-quality group of 50 pristine sheets, many still with the original interleaving, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, an extraordinary group of these popular sheets. Scott $5,500 (HK$ 43,310). Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Opening HK$ 20,000.00
Sold...HK$ 20,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:03:45 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 216
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Cat No: 846, 848 vars.
China, 1945, New Equal Treaty issue, $2 and $6 proofs in issued colors (Chan 846, 848 vars. Scott 594, 596), each printed on thick white card and then mounted on cream stock; $2 noted "64" in manuscript on reverse, $6 "58", Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1945, Treaties of Equality, $6 gray trial color proof (Chan 848. Scott 596), splendid engraved trial color die proof, the engraving in gray, printed on surfaced paper, numbered "85112" and affixed to card; few trivial age spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:04:41 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 218
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Cat No: 848, 850, 857
China, 1945, New Equal Treaty and Inauguration of President Chiang Kai-shek, selection of proofs (Chan 848, 850, 857. Scott 596, 598, 605), comprising two examples of the $6 Treaty issue (Scott #596) plus the $20 Treaty issue (#598) and the $2 Inauguration issue (#605), all in issued colors and with plate number in top margin; Treaty proofs on India attached to heavy backing card, while the President Chiang issue is printed directly on die-sunk card; some age spotting as to be expected, but designs unaffected, with exceptionally fresh color, Very Fine, a pretty quartet. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-3,600
Opening HK$ 9,000.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:05:26 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 219
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Cat No: 851-852 vars.
China, 1945, President Lin Sen, $1 and $2 proofs (Chan 851-852 vars. Scott 599-600), comprising four items in total, each printed on India paper affixed to sunken heavy card; consists of engraving of vignette in black, two examples of the $1 value and a single example of the $2, all in issued colors; proof inscribed "Republic of China/Dr Lin Sen/SPECIAL V-85-81/American Bank Note Company" below, with plate number (in frame color) above (85124 for the $1, 85125 for the $2); all with light foxing, still Very Fine, a scarce group; inspect. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
China, 1945, Chiang Kai-shek Inauguration, $2 green, red & blue sunken die proof (Chan 857. Scott 605), in issued colors on card stock, numbered "85729", lovely and pristine, fresh, Very Fine, choice. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
China, 1946, Second Shanghai Union surcharge, $20 on 20¢ (Chan 901e-g. Scott 655 var), lovely, specialized group of three items: a lower right corner margin block of four, imperforate at bottom; an upper left corner margin block of four, imperforate at left; plus an imperforate right margin single, Fine to Very Fine or better, an attractive, eye-catching specialist's group. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
China, 1946, Third Shanghai Union surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Central Trust printing, $250 on $1.50 blue, perf 11 variety (Chan 934b. Scott 683a), a fresh horizontal pair cancelled by neat partial Shanghai 1948 c.d.s., Very Fine, a lovely and scarce perforation variety. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
China, 1946-48, Third Shanghai Union and Shanghai Dah Yeh Sun Yat-sen surcharge, selection of varieties (Chan 943//976), comprising Chan #943, $1000 on $2 green, bottom margin block of four, the lower left stamp showing a pre-printing fold-over resulting in the omission of the left-hand column of characters and half of the value box; #944ai, $1000 on $2 blue, horizontal strip of three, imperforate left margin and imperforate between positions 1 and 2, with sheet number; #944aii, a horizontal top left corner block of eight with imperforate left margin; #948a, $2000 on $5 green, imperforate bottom margin block of four; plus #976, $2000 on $3 yellow orange, a horizontal right margin pair, margin imperforate, and a horizontal right margin block of ten with surcharge shifted to top (both unlisted), without gum as issued, Very Fine, a nice group; inspect. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
China, 1946, Chungking Central surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, H.K. Dah Tung printing, $20 on 5¢ green (Chan 953. Scott 700A), horizontal pair, perfectly centered, o.g.; left stamp with insignificant age spot on gum, otherwise Very Fine, an exceptionally scarce multiple. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 14,170). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:07:55 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 226
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Cat No: 1063//1078
China, 1948, Dr. Sun Yat-sen "Long Box" surcharge, compilation of varieties (Chan 1063//1078), a healthy mix of listed and unlisted varieties; Chan-listed varieties comprise #1066e (4, two each from a block of ten and a block of six), 1066f (2, one in strip of three with partial imprint, the other a top margin strip of four), 1069cii, 1069e (3, two in a block of four, one a strip of three), 1076ai (3, two in a block of four)and 1078b (2, shades); unlisted varieties include #1063 (imperforate bottom margin single, imperforate pair), 1076 (horizontal pair with imperforate left margin (and sheet number), horizontal pair with imperforate right margin, top margin pair imperforate between), 1077 (lower right corner block of four with imperforate right margin, an imperforate right margin single, and a top margin block of four with partial second print of the stamp design), and 1078 (horizontal pair with imperforate right margin); generally fresh, though some show some light overall toning, without gum as issued, Very Fine overall, an interesting lot, well worth the time to review. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:08:52 EST
Sold For 15000
1948-1949 Gold Yuan and Silver Yuan Issues
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 227
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Cat No: G24//G27 vars
China, 1948, Gold Yuan, Shanghai San Yi surcharge, selection of varieties (Chan G24//G27 vars), comprising a horizontal top margin pair imperforate between of the 50¢ on $4 purple brown (Chan #G24 var), an imperforate horizontal pair of the 50¢ on $20 blue (#G25 var), plus the $1 on 40¢ brown as a block of four with imperforate left margin (#G27c) and as a horizontal pair with imperforate right margin (#G27d), without gum as issued; small mark at bottom of 50¢ on $20, and a spot of perforation tip toning on the $1 on 40¢ pair, noted for accuracy, Very Fine, unusual material. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,400. Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
China, 1948, Gold Yuan, Shanghai Union Press surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 10¢ on $1 green (Chan G39. Scott 834A), block of 4, well-centered, without gum as issued; bottom stamps with some surface scuffs, mostly on the left stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,660). Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
China, 1948, Gold Yuan, Shanghai Union Press surcharge on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 10¢ on $20 pale rose red (Chan G41. Scott 836A), block of 4, wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,450). Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
China, 1948, Gold Yuan, 10¢ on CNC $1000 on $2 and 40¢ on CNC $2000 on $3 Chi Yang unauthorized surcharge issue (Chan G76-77), scarce items, comprising 10c on $1000 on $2 lower left corner margin block of four with sheet #245 (minor reinforcing), plus the 40c on $2000 on $3 left margin block of six, each without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
China, 1949, Gold Yuan, Shanghai San Yi surcharge on Revenue, Dah Tung printing, unissued, $5,000 on $100 olive (Chan GN1. Scott 936), block of 4, fresh and beautifully centered, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce multiple. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 11,020). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000. Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:10:46 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 233
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Cat No: G117, G117b
China, 1949, Gold Yuan, Hankow surcharge on Revenue, $50 on $10 olive (Chan G117, G117b. Scott 937 var), block of 9, the center stamp showing inverted "Kuo" variety, without gum as issued; tiny, trivial grease spot between two stamps, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:11:16 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 234
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Cat No: G122, G122b
China, 1949, Gold Yuan, Hankow surcharge on Revenue, $10,000 on $20 brown (Chan G122, G122b. Scott 942 var), a pristine mint block of 9, the middle stamp showing "Yuan" instead of "Kuo" variety in top row of surcharge, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, 1949, Silver Yuan, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 1¢-500¢ complete (Chan S22-S30. Scott 973-981), lovely set in blocks of four, all but 100¢ and 500¢ margin blocks, most corner with sheet number, generally fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a tough set, especially as multiples. Scott $4,168 (HK$ 32,820). Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 14,000. Est. HK$10,000-14,000 (Image1)
China, 1949, Silver Yuan, Amoy Surcharge, 10¢ on $3000 blue (Chan S152), a lovely, fresh used example, cancelled by neat partial 31.5.49 Amoy bilingual c.d.s., Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1949, Silver Yuan, Amoy Surcharge, 10¢ on $3000 blue (Chan S152), a fresh and lovely, well-centered example, cancelled by bilingual Amoy 31.5.49 c.d.s., Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
China, 1949, Silver Yuan, Tsingtao surcharges on Dr. Sun Yat-sen complete (Chan S199-202. Scott 1-4), fresh and neatly cancelled, Very Fine. Scott $360 (HK$ 2,840). Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:14:21 EST
Sold For 1300
Airmail
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 239
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, Airmail, small mint selection, a fresh, clean group comprising Second Issue Airmail issue complete (Scott #C6-C10), Very Fine, never hinged; plus a set of Sinkiang Province woodchop handstamps complete, Very Fine, examine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
China, Airmail, 1921, Peking-to-Fentien commemorative issue, die essay miniature sheet of 6 (Chan AP50-52), pristine sheet, without gum as issued, showing vertical pairs of each of the three values in similar-to-issued colors on buff, newspaper-type paper; fresh, Very Fine, scarce. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
China, Airmail, 1946, C.N.C. surcharge on Hong Kong printing, unwatermarked, $200 on $5 deep red, surcharge inverted (Chan A52a. Scott C52a), fresh and perfectly centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, nice stamp. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, Airmail, 1946, C.N.C. surcharge on Hong Kong printing, unwatermarked, $200 on $5 deep red, surcharge inverted (Chan A52a. Scott C52a), top margin single with sheet number "1 001" marking, without gum, Fine to Very Fine, a striking and scarce variety. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
China, Postage Due, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 1¢ brown, unissued (Chan DU5), a splendid example of this desirable and seldom-encountered issue, offering bold, vibrant color with nice centering and clean perforations, full original gum, Very Fine, a great example of this rarity, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 50,000. Est. HK$40,000-50,000 (Image1)
China, Postage Due, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 2¢ brown, unissued (Chan DU6), deep, rich color with excellent centering, full, wonderfully fresh original gum which displays just the slightest evidence of hinging, Very Fine, a magnificent example of this rarity, with 2018 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 50,000. Est. HK$40,000-50,000 (Image1)
China, Military Stamp, 1943, Hupeh overprint, 8¢ red orange, unissued (Chan M4U. Scott M3), a lovely and exceptionally scarce upper left corner margin horizontal strip of 3, nicely centered, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 14,170). Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)
China, Parcel Post, 1944, Chungking Central Trust printing, $20,000 orange red (Chan P6. Scott Q6), a lovely bottom margin single, well-centered with good color, without gum as issued, Very Fine and scarce, an attractive example of this difficult issue, which was available only at the Philatelic Counter at Shanghai. Scott $4,500 (HK$ 35,430). Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000. Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$10,000-12,000
Opening HK$ 19,000.00
Sold...HK$ 19,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:19:47 EST
Sold For 19000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 255
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, Revenue, a fascinating mint and used collection, consisting of approximately 180 pieces, plus a partial folded sheet (not counted); includes Provisional Nationalist Government issues, some Japanese Occupation issues, extensive Temple of Heaven and Pagoda on Hill types with surcharges; usages for wine, tea, life insurance, rice; a scarce sheet of six Match stamps, a very scarce set of 1942 Registration of Deeds pictorials, and more, Fine to Very Fine or better, a lovely group for the specialist; inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 6,500.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:20:22 EST
Sold For 6000
Postal History General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 256
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Cat No: Collection
China, 1916-23, extensive holding of Official "On Service" postage-paid used entires, interesting group of 90 items, comprising 20 regular-size and 70 legal-size pre-printed entires, the vast majority Statistical Department entires to Tengyueh, plus several usages to Hankow or Amoy; all appear to be used between 1916-23 and include many bilingual transit and arrival backstamps, etc., mostly Fine to Very Fine, an uncommon group; examine. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 7,500.00
Sold...HK$ 7,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:31:55 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 257
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China, 1918 (Feb. 3), remarkable Prisoner of War picture post card, used locally in Peking, interestingly, addressed to an internee at Peking's POW camp; stampless, with bilingual boxed three-line "Correspondance des/prisonniers de Guerre" handstamp along with Chinese Xiyuan toothed-oval Censored/Passed handstamp at left, both in violet; Chinese-character Tientsin (Haidian) Feb. 3 origin c.d.s. and bilingual next-day Peking receiver; card pictures "Peking Wan Shou San No. 5" on reverse; spot of discoloration mostly away from markings, Very Fine, a scarce usage. Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000. Est. HK$10,000-15,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$10,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:32:16 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 258
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, 1931 (Nov. 15), registered Declared Value Sven Hedin large envelope, used Peiping to Stockholm, lovely and very scarce, a large linen-lined envelope written entirely in Hedin's hand, addressed to his sister Alma and sent "via Siberia"; cover is franked by 1c, 50c (2, one damaged) and $1 Second Peking Prints tied by Peiping origin c.d.s.'s with Peiping Registry label; in addition, the front shows a "Förtullat" declared value label for a 30 öre fee; signed by Sven Hedin as sender from the Swedish Legation at Peiping; normal, expected edge tears, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a striking and scarce cover. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:32:39 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 259
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, 1932 (Oct.), scarce registered Sven Hedin large envelope, Peiping to Stockholm, lovely approximately 125 x 95 mm linen-lined envelope franked on front by 1¢ (pair), 10¢ (vertical strip of 3), 50¢ and $2 Peking Print Junk series issues ($2 with missing corner perforation), all tied by light Peiping origin c.d.s.'s; front also shows Peiping Registry label and scarce Swedish 30 öre declared value seal; addressed to Miss Alma Hedin in Stockholm, from sender "Sven Hedin/Swedish Legation/Peiping/China", with "Registered" and "Via Siberia" all written in Hedin's hand; normal usage edge tears, etc., Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful, fresh Sven Hedin item. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:32:50 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 260
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, 1933 (Feb. 14), attractive registered Sven Hedin large envelope, sent Peiping to Stockholm, lovely and clean, approximately 125 x 95 mm linen-lined envelope fully addressed in Hedin's hand to his sister Alma, with manuscript "Registered" and reverse showing "Sender/Dr. Sven Hedin/31 Hsi Kuan Yin Sze/Peiping/China" along with Shanghai transit dated Feb. 19; cover is franked by the unusual combination of a 30c Martyr, plus $1 Peking Print, plus $1 Dr. Sun Yat-sen issue; fresh, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce cover. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:32:59 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 266
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, ca. 1932-33, excellent group of 6 registered Sven Hedin large covers, used Peiping to Stockholm, scarce and unusual group, each from Sven Hedin in Peiping to his sister Alma in Stockholm; all covers are large linen-lined envelopes and each is fully written in Hedin's hand, with Peiping Registry labels, sent "Via Siberia" and endorsed "Sender Sven Hedin", five from the Swedish Legation in Peiping and one from Hedin's residence there; includes an excellent range of franking combinations, mostly from the Second Peking Junk series with dollar values, plus some Sun Yat-sen types, etc.; among the six are three covers showing scarce Swedish "Förtullat" value declared label usages, etc.; some edge wear and tears as expected, a few stamps damaged as well, though largely Fine to Very Fine, examine, a scarce, historical group. Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000. Est. HK$14,000-18,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$14,000-18,000
Opening HK$ 11,000.00
Sold...HK$ 11,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:34:09 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 267
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China, 1938-49, array of late Republican era covers, comprising four covers and one front, frankings mostly paid by a variety of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and/or Martyr issues; note two covers (1938) with scarce "Shihchuan She" c.d.s.'s along with Siking/(Changsha) and Victoria/Hong Kong transits; one cover bearing (front and back) 22 $50,000 Sun Yat-sen (a whopping $1,100,000 in postage); Gold Yuan overprints (one cover, one front), etc; a Hong Kong and Registered India cover are bonuses, Fine to Very Fine or better, worth review; see them all on the web. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:36:20 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 268
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China, 1945 (Nov. 15), $10 North China Occupation overprint, used on cover from Peiping to Shanghai, overprinted $10 Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Scott #8N116) tied by solid strike of bilingual "Peiping/Nov. 11 [year illegible]" trisected c.d.s.; reverse shows Nov. 18 1945" Shanghai receiver, Very Fine, scarce to find these issues used after the war, especially as a single rate. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:36:39 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 269
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
China, 1947-49, exceptional set of 13 covers displaying Postage Paid chops or labels, a marvelous and extensive collection exhibiting an array of these infrequently encountered handstamps; includes five Domestic Postage Paid chops, one Local Postage Paid, one Airmail Postage Paid, two Domestic Ordinary Letter chops, a Newspaper Postage Paid label plus two Newspaper chops converted to First-Class usage for Nov. 24-28, 1948 only; items originating from Hunan (Hengyang, Changsha (the earliest used Silver Yuan DPP chop)), Hupeh (Wuchang, used on the second day of Silver currency), Kiangsi (Nanjing, Kweilin, Ganxian (Kanhsien)), Kwangsi (Yungning), Kwangtung (Maoming (2, including one First Day Usage), Chikan (3)) and Szechuan (Chungking), Very Fine, inspection invited, many unusual, scarce or rare usages. Estimate HK$ 18,000 - 22,000. Est. HK$18,000-22,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$18,000-22,000
Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:36:54 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 270
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Cat No: Collection
China, 1949, Kansu Province Domestic Postage Paid chops, an outstanding and remarkable collection, a stunning, beautifully assembled and wonderfully annotated mounted collection comprising approximately 37 different items from Kansu Province on album pages; most items show choice handstamped chops, along with dated c.d.s.'s on ample portions of envelopes, and include examples from Lungsi, Ansi, Kinta, Minhsien, Lintao, Kuyuan, Tsingning, Haiyuan, Shantan, Siaho, Kweiteh, Lungteh, Tsinan, Kaotai, Yumen, Tsiuchuan, Wuwei, Kanku, Changyeh, Minglo, Wuchungpao, Lanchow (including a used meter example), Tienshui, Pingliang and others, mostly Very Fine, specialist's delight, well worth a careful inspection, truly an outstanding holding, not easily duplicated. Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$7,000-10,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$7,000-10,000
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:37:20 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 271
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China, 1949 (Nov. 10), Szechuan, domestic rate cover, sent Taihopa to Geleshan, a crisply printed 5f on $200,000 East Szechuan Silver Yuan Sun Yat-Sen paying the proper rate, tied by Taihopa bridge-type c.d.s. on front of red box cover; Geleshan Nov. 13 receiver on reverse, Very Fine, a rare small town usage. Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,200. Est. HK$800-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,200
Opening HK$ 900.00
Sold...HK$ 900.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:37:41 EST
Sold For 900
China Chinese Republic Collections
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 272
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China, Gold Yuan Issue covers and postal history, 1948-49, lovely group of six ca. 1948-49 Gold Yuan-franked covers; five from Nanking to the US; includes a nice array of franking combinations, mixed issues, and rates, etc.; couple expected usage flaws, Fine to Very Fine, all imaged on website; examine. Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
North East Provinces, 1946, Chinchow unauthorized surcharges, $5 on $50 on 21¢ to $20 on $200 (Chan NE32-34), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a scarce set. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
North East Provinces, 1946, Second Peiping Central Print for Use in the Northeast, $20 olive (Chan NE55 var. Scott 14 var), a pristine horizontal strip of three, imperforate vertically variety, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice, a scarce and unlisted variety. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:39:06 EST
Sold For 1800
China Chinese Provinces, Foreign Offices and Occupations Chinese Provinces
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 276
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North East Provinces, attractive all-mint collection of Manchurian Local Overprints, 1945-47, neatly assembled in a stockbook; many in blocks of four to eight, with a nice range of towns represented; fresh throughout, Fine to Very Fine, a nice basis for further expansion, inspection invited. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Sinkiang, 1942, Thrift Movement issue, overprinted "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province", 8¢ to $1 (Chan PS182-187), a lovely and rare complete set of blocks of 6, overprinted with red woodchop handstamp, all blocks of 7, less the 50c and $1, which are blocks of 6, fresh, o.g., never hinged, generally Very Fine, a scarce group. Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000. Est. HK$8,000-10,000 (Image1)
Sinkiang, 1923, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" on Constitution "SPECIMEN" overprints complete (Chan PS43-46. Scott 43-46), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a splendid rare set. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:40:42 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 279
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Cat No: PS239a-240a
Sinkiang, 1943, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, $30 purple and $40 carmine, horizontal pairs imperf between (Chan PS239a-240a. Scott 185-186 var), pristine mint, without gum as issued, Very Fine, very scarce: listed but unpriced in Chan. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Sinkiang, 1944, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Paicheng engraved printing, $30 purple, imperforate between (Chan PS239a. Scott 185 var), horizontal pair, fresh and rare, without gum as issued, Very Fine, listed, but unpriced, in Chan. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
Sinkiang, Airmail, 1932-33, First Issue, 15¢ deep blue (Chan PSA3. Scott C3), fresh, full o.g.; trivial pinpoint thin speck, otherwise Very Fine, scarce value, signed. Scott $2,700 (HK$ 21,260). Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Sinkiang, Airmail, 1942, wood chop hand stamp on Hong Kong print, 30¢ red, double overprint (Chan PSA16c), vertical strip of 3, with the middle stamp the double overprint variety, fresh, o.g., Very Fine, a striking and scarce variety, Ex-Lin Song. Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,500-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:42:12 EST
Sold For 1700
Postal History General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 285
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Sinkiang, 1916 (Sept. 1), registered official cover from Tolufan to Tihwa, a gargantuan native pre-printed cover, originally containing two items; dated in manuscript 5th Year, 9th Month, Number 1 (Sept. 1, 1916), and sent from Tolufan (Turfan) to Tihwa; franked by horizontal pair of 4c Sinkiang overprints (Scott #5) tied by one of two Tihwafu (Urumtsi) Sept. 2 receivers; reverse bears an indistinct dater over a fancy blue printing; edge wear and a small tear at top left as to be expected on an envelope of this size, Very Fine, a scarce and attractive usage. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000. Est. HK$3,000-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:42:25 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 286
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Sinkiang, 1918 (Oct. 6), official cover bearing perfined adhesives, sent Tolufan to Tihwa, a stunning cover, pre-printed and bearing a large (80 mm square) red seal chop; franked by 3¢ (damaged lower right corner), 4¢ and 10¢ Sinkiang-overprinted Junks (Scott #4, 5, 10), each with intricate perforated initials, and each tied by Tihwafu (Urumtsi) Oct. 6(?) c.d.s., with a fourth strike at center over seal; front also bears a Turfan Oct. 6 dater; reverse with all-over blue printing design, two additional strikes of the red seal (sealing the ends) plus a black handstamp of the sender's name; minor edge wear and folds (away from stamps and markings), as is to be expected, Very Fine, a beautiful cover, with uncommon perfined stamps. Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:42:45 EST
Sold For 4000
Worldwide A-Z China Chinese Empire: Offices in Tibet
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 288
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Cat No: T1-7, T9, T11
Chinese Offices in Tibet, 1911, the set complete, less the 6a on 30c and 1R on $1 values (Chan T1-7, T9, T11. Scott 1-7, 9, 11), generally fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,595 (HK$ 20,430). Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000. Est. HK$6,000-8,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$6,000-8,000
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:17 EST
Sold For 5500
France Offices in China: Kwangchowan
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 289
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French Offices in Kwangchowan, 1894-1939, attractive collection, several, in fact, with Kwangchowan predominating; presented hinged on various album pages, with duplication (and some parallel) throughout; includes Kwangchwan mint Scott #14 (2), 16, 34, etc.; Offices in China presented on a single side of a Hagnar stockpage, most neatly cancelled, but including mint Scott #17; generally fresh and sound overall, Fine to Very Fine with better, inspection invited; imaged in full online. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,200. Est. HK$2,600-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,200
Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:33 EST
Sold For 1500
British Commonwealth India B.R.A. (British Railway Administration)
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 290
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Indian Offices in China, 1901 (Apr. 20), 5¢ "B.R.A." overprint on ½¢ brown Coiling Dragon, cover sent from Tientsin to Tongku, 5¢ on ½¢ stamp tied by appropriate violet cancel, with cover additionally franked by hole-punched gutter pair of 3p India "C.E.F." overprinted issues, tied by F.P.O. No. 4 origin c.d.s.'s; reverse notes "F.P.O. No. 4/20 AP./01" marking, fresh, Very Fine. Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:44 EST
Sold For 2400
C.E.F. (China Expeditionary Force)
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 291
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Indian Offices in China, China Expeditionary Force, 1901 (July 10), cover sent to Newchwang via Chefoo, envelope, addressed to "Captain S. Napier/Niuchwang", franked by "C.E.F."-overprinted 1a India stamp, tied both by parallel pen strokes and by "F.P.O. No. 4/10 IY/01" dater; reverse bears bilingual Chefoo 13 May transit and 14 May Newchwang receiver (plus additional, indistinct, dater), Very Fine, a nice Boxer Rebellion item. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600. Est. HK$3,000-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,000-3,600
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:43:54 EST
Sold For 3000
Postal History General Postal History by Year
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 293
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Russian Offices in China, 1903 (May 2), picture postcard sent from Port Arthur to Beek, Netherlands, franked by a horizontal pair of Russian 2k green Coats-of-Arms, tied by one of two Field Post #13 c.d.s.'s; sent during the Russian occupation of Port Arthur, the reverse of the card—produced by Port Arthur's New District newspaper—shows two reduced photos, one captioned "Idols", the other "Chinese Kumirnya" ["Chinese Idols", showing what appears to be a temple]; front with routing instructions in violet pencil "Hollande par Moscou" (with Holland repeated in Cyrillic below) at top left with Beek 4 JUN 03 receiver; slight edge wear and a diagonal crease at lower left, Fine to Very Fine, a neat "Greetings from Port Arthur" card. Estimate HK$ 2,600 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,600-3,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,600-3,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:44:20 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 296
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Russian Offices in China, 1918 (May 15), money letter cover front from Kashgar, a lovely Russian franking, consisting of a vertical block of ten 25k plus 70k and 3R50 singles from the Coat-of-Arms series, all tied by solid strikes of bridge-type "Kashgar Kit. Vlad." [Kashgar Chinese Possession] c.d.s.'s dated 15.5.18; additional straightline handstamp in violet above the stamps reading Kashgar "Юи юй да", Very Fine, a scarce example. Estimate HK$ 3,200 - 3,600
Due to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Civil War from 1918 on, Chinese merchants worried for the safety of their wealth, and sent money to their parent companies in Tientsin in the form of Money Letters. Each contained 500 Rubles, the highest amount permitted. Est. HK$3,200-3,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-3,600
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 20:44:57 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 298
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U.S. Offices in China, 1887 (Feb. 7), splendid, neat cover from Havilah, California, to the French Concession at Shanghai, a lovely cover bearing a US 5¢ brown Garfield issue tied by light cork cancel, with matching "Havilah/Feb/7/1887/Cal" origin c.d.s.; front also notes boldly in red, "This was not delivered until after the Jap mail had been sent off"; reverse shows superb strike of violet "U.S. Postal Agency/15 MAR. 87/Shanghai" receiver, along with San Francisco FEB 8 transit, Very Fine, a beauty. Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)