2nd Opium War 1858: Envelope sent by "Daniel Mills Seaman / HMS Sampson China", countersigned by his "Commanding officer" and directed to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, received a 1 d. red perf. adhesive, tied in London by oval framed diamond '50' numeral, reverse with London and ROCHFORD transit (April 4, 1858) cds's. Cover opened roughly at right thereby affecting the adhesive, nevertheless a rare and desirable Seaman's Fieldpost cover.rnNote: The HMS Sampson was a second class paddle frigatte launched in 1844, took part of the fighting during the Crimean War and during the 2nd Opium War. The cover was presumably despatched on 27. February 1858 at Amoy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 827
Symbol:
1943 (June 11): Postcard from Fribourg, Switzerland franked by 20 c. red, used to Japanese occupied Hong Kong with Not Found tag cancelled by framed "INCONNU / RETOUR" in red and "Simonseki / Japan" cds (29/10) in blue of return. Scarce and most unusual. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 828
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1863/1991: Convolute with quite a lot of better stamps Edward VI, George V and George VI mostly mounted og, a few unmounted, a complete set Elizabeth II from 1954 + extra values all unmounted, arranged on stockcards with a catalogue value of way over Mi € 3000; there is also some duplication of used stamps from Victoria period on uncounted. Also included a stamp-book "150th Anniversary Album Hong Kong Post Office 1991" which is complete and in perfect condition. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 829
Symbol: Cat No: Collection