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R FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG WITH JAPAN AND KOREA

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9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Telephone +852 25 300 100 Fax +852 25 266 128 e-mail china@spink.com www.spink.com

HONG KONG

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

19 JANUARY 2014

HONG KONG

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 19 January 25 January 25 January 25 January 28 January 28/29 January

Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong with Japan and Korea The Collector’s Series Sale Sicily – Selection of Rarities Switzerland – Selection of Classic Philately The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India, Part IV The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong Lugano Lugano Lugano London London

14011 SW1009 SW1010 SW1011 14014 14015

The Collector’s Series Sale Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Specialist Islamic Sale Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

New York Hong Kong London London

318 14010 14012 14004

The Collector’s Series Sale Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong World Banknotes

New York Hong Kong London

318 14010 14008

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London

14001

Bonds and Share Certificates of the Americas Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong

New York Hong Kong

319 14010

The Collector’s Series Sale

New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong

COINS 14/15 January 19 January 26 March 26/27 March

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES

BANKNOTES 14/15 January 18/19 January 15/16 April

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia WATCHES Dominic Khoo YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

MEDALS 24 April

Chairman’s Office Monica Kruber Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

BONDS AND SHARES 16 January 19 January

Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

AUTOGRAPHS 14/15 January

318

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang

WINES 17 January

Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith

The above sale dates are subject to change

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Dear Bidder, We welcome you to our auction house. Please note the points below to assist you with the registration, bidding and payment at our auctions.

EXTENSIONS (STAMPS ONLY): Prospective buyers, who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot other than a mixed lot or lot containing un-described stamps, are requested to notify Spink in writing no less than 48 hours before the commencement of the sale. Reason why such opinion is required must be stated together with the identity of an expert for Spink to consider such a request.

Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for expert opinions.

REGISTRATION FOR BIDDING: If you are registering with us for the first time or have not bid successfully in the past, we require a deposit of HK$50,000. If you intend to bid more than HK$200,000 the deposit may be higher. The deposit will be deducted from your invoice should your bid be successful. If you are unsuccessful, your deposit will be returned by the same means by which it was paid. In addition we will ask for your bank and trade references.

PAYMENT METHODS: Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed upon at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

We encourage new clients to register for bidding at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the sale to allow sufficient time to process the registration.

Payments are due within seven days after the date of the sale unless it has been confirmed to you in writing since July 2013 that you are an approved credit client. If payment is not received by Day 35, the sale will be cancelled. If you are also a vendor in the sale, please note offsets are not available.

Prior to the auction, some lots may be designated as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale.

Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

Spink have the right at our own discretion to refuse admission to our premises, attendance at an auction and decline submitted bids.

BIDDING METHODS: In person You will be given a registration form that you will need to fill in providing your up to date address and contact details. Please always have your photo ID with you and, if you are bidding on behalf of a company, your business registration.

ID information is collected for registration purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Submitting a bid form by email/post/fax Again please always provide your full up-to-date contact details together with the lot numbers and the amounts up to which you would like us to bid on your behalf exclusive of Buyer’s Premium/tax/postage. Should you not receive our email confirmation of your bids having been received please call our office to make sure they have been received and processed.

Submitting bids via our website To submit bids via our website www.spink.com you need to be registered and logged in. You can leave bids via this method up to 3 hours before the commencement of the sale.

Bidding live on Spink Live

Payments may be made by one of the following methods Direct bank transfer to the following account, quoting invoice and client number as reference. All bank charges should be met by you.

Account Name: Bank: Account No.: SWIFT code: Bank address:

Spink China Limited Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited 01287500470625 BKCHHKHHXXX Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong

Credit card (VISA, Mastercard and CUP): A 3% surcharge will be applied.

American Express: A 4% surcharge will be applied. The amount will be converted into Pound Sterling and processed in Spink London office.

For all card payments there are limits to the amounts we will accept depending on the type of card being used and whether the cardholder is present or paying over the telephone. To make a payment by card please call our office at +852 25 300 100 or email china@spink.com.

Hong Kong cheque drawn on HK branch of bank: Cheques should be made payable to Spink China Limited and must have cleared before your purchases can be collected or sent to you.

You must be registered and logged into our website www.spink.com. The live bidding applet can be accessed from one week prior to the sale via the Spink Live button on our homepage. You will see ‘Auction not yet started’ message that will be replaced about one hour before the commencement of the sale with the live feed. You will be able to see and hear the auctioneer live during the sale.

Bankers draft/cashier’s cheque: If you provide suitable proof of identity and we are able to make checks that satisfy ourselves as to the genuineness of the draft or cheque then you may collect your purchases immediately.

Telephone bidding

Cash: You may pay for lots purchased by cash in the currency of the sale. We may accept small amounts in GBP, US$ and EUR.

We reserve this service for bidding on lots of value exceeding HK$10,000.

Bidding via agent Your agent has to inform us prior to the sale that he or she will be bidding on your behalf, and the usual sale registration has to take place. He or she has to provide a letter of authorisation signed by you.

COLLECTION OF LOTS AND SHIPPING: All lots have to be paid for in full before they can be collected or shipped. If an invoice is partly paid no lots will be released from that invoice.

Please place your bids following our usual bidding increments published in the Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to be aware of any import duties or import restrictions in the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties.

Please note that commission and telephone bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as free service we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid.

Please be aware that your purchased lots will be at your risk in all respects from the time of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date of sale, whichever is sooner.

Buy bids and plus one bids will not be accepted.

If you require sending your lots to an address different from the address on the invoice, this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink.

Please make yourself aware of any Saleroom notices published on lots you are interested in bidding on.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR AUCTION TEAM AT +852 25 300 100 or china@spink.com.

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FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG Shanghai - contd.

2004 2004

1893 (26 May) an illustrated envelope used locally, bearing 1893 1â „ 2 c. on half 5c. rose (level stops) in a horizontal strip of four, the right hand pair with variety surcharge double, one inverted, the inverted surcharge with raised stops (type IA-IIIA) tied by the Local Post bilingual cancellation in blue with the Local Post c.d.s. on the reverse; folding crease clear of the adhesives, otherwise very fresh and fine. The type IIIA on variety double one inverted is extremely scarce. Photo HK$45,000-50,000

2005

2006

Postal Stationery 2005

1878 (26 Mar.) 1ca. lilac postcard used locally and cancelled by small garter in red with the Local Post c.d.s. in blue below; good to fine. The reverse bears an announcement from the Shanghai Base Ball Club. Livingston PC1 type A. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

2006

1880 (2 Feb.) 20ca. orange-brown postcard used locally, cancelled by the small garter in red with a fine strike of the Local Post c.d.s. below; a few surface thins on the reverse, fine appearance. the reverse bears and announcement from the Country Club. Livingston PC2 type A. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

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FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG WITH JAPAN AND KOREA 19 January 2014 in Hong Kong and on and/or SALE LOCATION

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE

SPINK CHINA 9/F Malaysian Consulate Building 50 Gloucester Road Wanchai Hong Kong Tel +852 2530 0100 Fax +852 2526 6128

FOR YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SALE LOTS

SALE DETAILS Sunday 19 January 2014 at 4.00 p.m.

Neill Granger ngranger@spink.com +44 (0)20 7563 4077 (Available until 13 January) Anna Lee china@spink.com +852 25 300 100

AUCTION TEAM FOR YOUR BIDS, SALE RESULTS AND CATALOGUE REQUESTS

In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as TWELE - 14011

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VIEWING OF LOTS

Newton Tsang ntsang@spink.com +852 25 200 363

Viewing at 69 Southampton Row, London: By appointment only up to and including 2 January Viewing at 9/F, Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong: Thursday 16 January 2014 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Friday 17 January 2014 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

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CLIENT CONTACT

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The Spink Environment Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Clean Ink Spink has a long history of preserving not only collectables but our planet, too. We are proud to ensure that our policy of sustainability and conservation keeps up with Spink’s growth, helping improve the environment for new generations of collectors.

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Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premises and we encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.

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FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

ORDER OF SALE Lots

Lots

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Map Municipal Posts Shanghai Amoy Chinkiang China Large Dragons Small Dragons 1894 Dowager Empress 1897 New Currency Surcharges 1897 Revenue Surcharges 1897 Imperial Chinese Post 1898-1910 Chinese Imperial Post 1912 Republic of China 1913-33 Junk Issue 1923 Bandit Post Other Issues Chinese Nationalist Currency Silver Yuan and Unit Stamps Provincial Issues North-East Province Liberated Areas - North-East People’s Republic Postal Stationery Japanese Occupation Covers and Cancellations Collections and Ranges

2001 2002-2013 2014 2015-2016 2017-2026 2027-2028 2029-2030 2031-2052 2053-2058 2059-2061 2062-2079 2080-2082 2083-2084 2085-2090 2090A-2095 2096-2099 2100-2106 2107 2108-2126 2127-2172 2173-2183 2184-2186 2187-2214 2215-2217

Foreign Post Offices Japan Japanese Military Mail 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War Korea – Residency General Period 1918-22 Intervention Forces in Siberia Korea Macao Manchukuo Mongolia Philippines Taiwan Tibet Hong Kong Postal History Queen Victoria King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II Other issues, covers and collections Treaty Ports Great Britain Queen Victoria Imprimaturs

KEY TO CATALOGUE 刂 ᔛ

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Symbols Unmounted Mint Unused/Mint (with gum, without gum or regummed) ᔛ E Used Essay ᔛ P Block of four Proof ᔛ S Block larger than four Specimen ᔛ A On piece Airmail Cover, card or entire F Forgery Abbreviations c.d.s. circular date stamp c.t.o. cancelled to order f.d.c. first day cover

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2218-2233 2234-2237 2238-2239 2240-2261 2262-2273 2274-2278 2279-2307 2308-2317 2318 2319-2328 2329 2330-2332 2333-2345 2346-2365 2366-2397 2398-2416 2417-2431 2432-2462 2463-2464

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January 19, 2014 - HONG KONG All Sales are subject to the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed at the back of this catalogue.

SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2014 Commencing at 4.00 p.m.

2001

Map 2001

1683 hand coloured map of China (228x183mm) Imperium Sinicum Quindecupartitum

by Joh. Vanden Twele. This rare map is a reduced version of Kircher’s map of China, printed in 1667. The cartouche features a Chinese hunter with a hawk and a seated Chinese lady holding a fan. The map is rejoined down the centre and there is a small repair. Exceptionally fresh and this rare, early map would make an ideal frontispiece to any collection or exhibit of China. Photo

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HK$5,000-8,000

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FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

MUNICIPAL POSTS

SHANGHAI

The Earliest Cover Bearing Shanghai Stamps

2002

2002

1867 (19 Apr.) blue entire letter to Nagasaki “Per ‘Corea’” bearing 1867 1ca. brown tied by small garter cancellation in red and 3ca. olive-yellow (uncancelled), the flap bearing a good strike of “SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST” despatch c.d.s., which opens out well for display.

This is believed to be the earliest external use of Shanghai local post stamps on cover and is generally accepted as one of the most famous covers of Shanghai. Photo HK$600,000-850,000 PROVENANCE:

Wei-Liang Chow, February 1997 LITERATURE:

The Shanghai Postal System, L.F. Livingston (illustrated page 44)

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An Important Early Shanghai Cover

2003

2003

1877 (2 Feb.) local envelope bearing 1877 1ca. on 3ca. carmine tied by the small garter cancellation in blue with the Local Post datestamp in blue on the reverse, clearly showing the date. Fresh and fine. Note that this issue is recorded as being issued in February 1877, the 2nd was a Friday. Very early use of this stamp, possibly first day. Photo HK$200,000-240,000

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2007 2007

1880 (2 July) 20ca. orange-brown postcard to Ningpo, cancelled by a fine strike of the Shanghai Local Post c.d.s. in blue and showing “CUSTOMS/NINGPO” arrival (3.7) in upper left corner; there is a small fault in the right margin which does not affect the design or the markings. A good cover used between Local Post Offices. Livingston PC2, type A. Photo HK$65,000-80,000 The Ninpo Agency was closed on 1st April 1868, after this date, the mail was handled by the Maritime Customs

2008

2008

2009

2009

1894 (18 Apr.) 1c. brown Shanghai Municipality postcard cancelled by Local Post c.d.s., addressed to Tientsin and bearing a good strike of the “CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN” arrival c.d.s.

(22.4). The reverse with an imprint of the Presbyterian Mission Press. Fine and rare interport mail. Photo HK$25,000-30,000 ᔛ E

1897 1c. brown “Jubilee” postcard with essay overprint showing the dates in a different style and the “JUBILEE” in capital letters; good to fine and rare. Photo HK$70,000-80,000

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2010

2010

Official Cards: 1873 (13 Dec.) violet (No.1 Company) Volunteer card used locally with a good strike of the Local Post c.d.s. with index letter “T”; good to fine. This is possibly the earliest known use of this card. A rare and important item of Shanghai postal stationery. Livingston OC1. Photo HK$270,000-300,000

2011 2011

— 1875 (5 Oct.) green (No.2 Company) Volunteer card used locally and cancelled by the Local Post c.d.s. in blue with index letter “E”; good to fine Livingston OC2. Photo HK$50,000-55,000

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2012

2012

Official Cards: 1876 (20 June) green (No.2 Company) Volunteer card used locally and cancelled by the Local Post c.d.s. code “A”; fresh and fine. Note that there is a variation of the fount on the reverse of this cards and the initial “T” is elaborate (as in the OC1 card). This variation is not recorded by Livingston. Livingston OC2. Photo HK$45,000-50,000

2013

2013

— 1876 (16 Aug.) green (No.2 Company) Volunteer card used locally with the Local Post c.d.s. in blue with code “C”; some minor tone spotting, fresh and fine. Livingston OC2. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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AMOY

2014 2014

1895 (Sept.) envelope from Taiwan bearing Black Flag Republic 50c. vermilion Die I cancelled by “TAIWAN REPUBLIC/TAINAN” c.d.s. in blue, addressed to Amoy with a fine strike of “LOCAL POST OFFICE/AMOY” c.d.s. and a superb strike of handstruck “POSTAGE DUE.” in black with manuscript “2 cts”; the flap is missing and there are a few light age marks. An attractive and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe. Livingston PDF1. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

CHINKIANG

2015

2016

2015

1894 1c. brown on cream card, unused; a few spot marks, otherwise good. Only 3000 printed. Livingston PC1. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

2016

1895 1c. blue on cream card, unused; fresh and fine. Livingston PC2. Photo

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HK$10,000-15,000

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CHINA LARGE DRAGONS

—————————— 2017 —————————— 1878 Thin Paper 2017

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1ca. yellow-green [1], 3ca. brown-red [17] and 5ca. orange-yellow [14], part original gum; hinge remnants. A well centred and very fresh set. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

2018 2018

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1ca. light green [23] cancelled by a part strike of Soochow seal cancellation; a couple of slightly short perforations do not detract from the importance of this very rare cancellation. It is thought that as few as three examples may exist. Photo HK$30,000-50,000

2019

2019

2020

2021

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2020

2021

1ca. light green [24] cancelled by a central strike of 1879 (6 Feb.) Customs Shanghai c.d.s. in red; light diagonal crease. An early date and an attractive example of this coloured cancellation. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

3ca. vermilion [25] cancelled by a good strike of 1879 (4 Feb.) Customs Shanghai c.d.s. in red; some perforation irregularities. An early date. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

5ca. yellow [14] cancelled by 1879 (18 Feb.) Customs Shanghai c.d.s.; a crisp, half strike of a bright red c.d.s. A good example and very attractive. Photo

HK$5,000-7,000

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2023

1882 Wide Setting 2022

2023

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3ca. brown-red, used with a partial strike of Customs Taku “2 May” type II c.d.s., scarce.

Also Thick Paper 3ca. vermilion used with a partial Hankow Customs Mail Matter handstamp across lower left corner in violet. Photo. (2)

HK$3,000-5,000

5ca. yellow-ochre [25] cancelled by part Peking seal cancellation in blue; a couple of trivial perf. bends. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2024

2025

1883 Thick Paper 2024

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1ca. bright green [7] cancelled by a neat and central strike of 1888 (12 Sep.) “CUSTOMS/NINGPO” c.d.s. in pale blue; a fresh and desirable example of this scarce postmark. Photo

HK$5,000-7,000

PROVENANCE:

James B. Whang 2025

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3c. pale red [1] cancelled by Grabow (Germany) 1885 (29 Dec.) c.d.s. over a faint and indistinct seal cancellation; fresh and a very good foreign cancellation. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

Rare Use of the Red Kiukiang Datestamp Cover 2026

1884 (17 June) envelope to Germany bearing, on the reverse, thick paper 3ca. brownish red tied by a light strike of “CUSTOMS/KIUKIANG” despatch c.d.s. type A in red with a second strike alongside; neat Customs Shanghai (19.6), Hong Kong (24.6) and Kiel (1.8) arrival c.d.s., the latter tying the adhesive. Sent via the British Post in Shanghai, the face with a pair of Hong Kong 5c. blue cancelled by a single strike of the “S1” obliterator in black with neat Shanghai c.d.s. alongside. The cover exhibits some light staining caused by the glue on the flap and there is a small filing hole in the lower corner, a truely remarkable cover with all the postmarks being so crisp and clear. It is thought that there are only three covers with the Large Dragon cancelled by the red Kiukiang datestamp.

Unusually this card has not been opened out. A rare and a highly important and desirable cover. (Holcombe Certificate 1996). Photo HK$1,000,000-1,200,000

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A Rare and Important Large Dragon Cover

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1885-88 SMALL DRAGONS

2027

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1888 Perforation 1112⁄ to 12 2027

2028

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3ca. mauve variety imperforate, a single on watermarked paper, with very large margins all round cancelled by part Shanghai seal in blue with part transit c.d.s. over lower left corner; some tone spots, particularly noticeable on the reverse. The postmark indicates that this stamp was affixed on the reverse of the envelope, across the flap. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

3ca. mauve, two singles with central strikes of Newchwang seal cancellations in black; some faults but of good appearance. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

1894 DOWAGER EMPRESS

2029 2030

Covers 2029 ័

2ca. green well tied by a good strike of Shanghai seal type B on piece of newspaper wrapper from The Shanghai Mercury, addressed to Tientsin. Fresh and fine and paying the 2ca. printed paper rate. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2030 ័

4ca. light carmine tied by Shanghai seal type B on piece of newspaper wrapper of The Shanghai Mercury, addressed to Tientsin. Fine. Unusual and interesting, paying double the printed paper rate. Photo HK$15,000-18,000

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2031

2032

2033

2034

Small Figures Surcharge 2031

2032

2033

2034

刂អ B

ᔛអ B

刂អ ᔛ B

刂អ B

1c. on 1ca. reddish orange in a block of fifteen, setting C, right pane [1/19], unused without gum; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1c. on 1ca. reddish orange, a left margin block of ten, setting C left pane [1/18] bearing a pa-kua cancellation of Chungking (or Chefoo), with gum; top left stamp with defect.

A good multiple. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

2c. on 2ca. bright green, a pane of twenty, setting C, left pane, with full original gum, unmounted; a couple of light horizontal bends, very fresh. Panes from setting C are quite scarce. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

5c. on 5ca. orange-yellow in an irregular block of nine, setting C right pane from sheet pane 4, with traces of gum. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

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The Rare Double Surcharge Variety

2035

2035

ĺˆ‚

10c. on 9ca. dull green variety surcharge double pane 4 [5] (the first stamp of the second row as this value was printed in reduced sheets of 20), unused with some gum; there is a 6mm closed tear at the top. A fresh and attractive example of this great rarity. S.G. 44c; Chan 44fd. Photo HK$550,000-600,000 PROVENANCE:

Warren Kauder, November 1971 Seventeen examples from one pane of twenty have been recorded, one of these is used

2036

2036

ĺˆ‚

30c. on 24ca. rose-red, part original gum; large margins, fresh and attractive. S.G. and Chan 46. Photo

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The “Golden Dragon”

2037

Large Figures Surcharge, Wide Setting, First Print 2037

ᔛ

10c. on 12ca. deep orange, [3] cancelled by Soochow Customs 1897 (15 June) c.d.s., well centred and clearly showing the date; some light ageing. A good example of this popular stamp. Less than sixty used examples have been recorded, most cancelled in Ningpo. Photo HK$26,000-30,000

2039

2038

Large Figures Surcharge, Narrow Setting, First Print អ刂 2038 +

1

⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. orange-yellow, a block of four with interpanneau margin at right and includes the variety on basic stamp, tall “I” in “CHINA” (pane 7 [8]), the same stamp also has the variety “cent.” to left, part original gum; light ageing and hinge remainders. A very scarce multiple, it is thought that there are only about five blocks recorded; this block is particularly desirable showing these positional varieties. Photo HK$60,000-70,000 Large Figures Surcharge, Narrow Setting, Third Print

2039

ᔛ

10c. on 9ca. grey-green variety surcharge inverted cancelled by Swatow or Canton pa-kua; small thin patches on the reverse. Chan 79b. Photo

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HK$4,000-5,000

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2040

2040

刂

30c. on 24ca. light rose-red, part original gum; from the sheet which is centred well to the left, some light ageing and a few short perforations. A good example of this scarce stamp. S.G. 85; Chan 81. Photo HK$100,000-120,000 It is thought that there may be as few as 400 stamps issued. So far we have recorded only 65 unused examples

2041

Redrawn Designs 2041

刂

1

⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. bright orange-yellow, variety “1⁄ 2 ” 1⁄ 2 mm below Chinese characters, pane 4 [8], large part original gum; tiny split in one perf. at top, otherwise fresh and fine.

S.G. 85a; Chan 82c. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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2043

2044

2045

2046

2047

Postmarks and Cancellations 2042

2043 2044

2045

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

2046 2047

ᔛ

Amoy: 1897 (4 May) 2c. on 2ca. Large Figures, Wide Setting on second print, a large part strike of the Amoy Dollar chop showing the lunar calendar date. This is the earliest record of this postmark. A little off-centre, fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Chungking: Small Figures 4c. on 4ca. cancelled by a very fine strike of the 111212 pa-kua (appears to be different from the Chefoo postmark); fresh and fine. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

Kiangnam Arsenal: 1⁄ 2 c. on 3ca., Large Figures, Wide Setting on second print with a large part strike of “KIANGNAM/ARSENAL” cancellation; a few irregular perforations, fresh.

A very rare postmark. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Pakhoi: Small Figures 2c. on 2ca. cancelled by a central strike of Pakhoi 122111 pa-kua in brownish black; light diagonal crease and greenish stain in lower corner. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

Shanghai: Small Figures 2c. on 2ca. bright green bearing a light strike of Shanghai ping liang fu in black characters, with gum. Of unknown status. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

Shasi: Small Figures 2c. on 2ca. cancelled by a neat and upright strike of Shasi 212222 pa-kua; blunt corner perf., otherwise a good example. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2048 Covers 2048

1897 (5 May) envelope to the American Bible Society in Shanghai bearing Small Figures 2c. on 2ca. (variety “2” over “en”) with Large Wide 2c. on 2ca. (second printing, broken gin at left) tied by a single strike of “CUSTOMS/HANGKOW” c.d.s., the reverse with Customs Shanghai arrival and postman’s notation. An appealing combination cover.

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2049 2049

1897 (7 Oct.) red band envelope to Vienna “via Brindisi� bearing, on the reverse, Large Figures, Wide Setting 10c. on 12ca. tied by a fine strike of Chinkiang Dollar chop and the arrival c.d.s. (10.11) with Shanghai Dollar chop in blue and French packet boat no.2 c.d.s.; sadly the French stamp has been cut from the front of the cover and there is some tone spotting, nevertheless a scarce and desirable franking. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

2050

2050

1900 (9 Oct.) local Shanghai cover bearing Large Figures, Wide Setting 1c., I.C.P. 1c. and C.I.P. 1c. tied by the bilingual c.d.s. and with arrival on reverse; fresh. Photo The 1c. on 1ca. shows a distict crack in the yang, this is not listed by Chan Shiu Hon

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1902 (14 June) Maus small red band envelope registered to Lichtenthal bearing Small Figures 10c. on 6ca. with C.I.P. 10c. tied by Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. with a fine strike of the boxed registered handstamp and French Post Office c.d.s., the arrival c.d.s. is on the reverse. Fresh. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

2052 2052

1904 (21 Feb.) Maus envelope registered to Lichtenthal bearing Large Figures, Wide setting 1c. on 1ca., 4c. on 4ca. and 10c. on 9ca. with C.I.P. 2c. and 4c. tied by Kiaochow bilingual c.d.s. in blue (this colour only used in 1904) in combination with German Post Office Kiaochow 30pf. tied by Tsingtau c.d.s. with the registration label at foot.

An unusual franking (overpaid by 1c.), very fresh. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

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1897 REVENUE SURCHARGES

2053

Small Figures 2053

刂

4c. on 3c. red [20] from the pane where the stamps are centred high, part to large part original gum with some disturbance around old hinge remainder; very fresh and the colour of exceptional clarity. A very desirable example of the scarce and popular stamp.

Chan 85. Photo HK$400,000-450,000 PROVENANCE:

Richard Canman, October 1972 Contrary to Mencarini’s notes, it is now believed that a minimum of 300 Small 4c. were printed with at least twelve different panes identified. This is still one of the most coverted stamps of the Revenue issues

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Ex 2054

2055

2056

2057

Large Figures 2054

2055

刂

刂

4c. on 3c. red [12], part original gum; hinge remainder, fresh and fine. Also 1c. and 2c. unused without gum. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

4c. on 3c. red [22], part original gum with hinge remainder; well centred and strong colour. Fresh and attractive. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

2056

刂

$1 on 3c. red [19] large part original gum with hinge remainder; good centring with large margins; fresh and an appealing example of this stamp. Chan 90. Photo HK$40,000-50,000

2057

刂

$1 on 3c. red [22] part original gum, hinge remainder; very well centred. A fresh and fine example displaying rich colour. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

2058

2058

刂

$5 on 3c. red [19], unused without gum and shows the perforation variety 111⁄ 2 x14; the stamp is centred well to the left and the surcharge is very low; a couple of small paper splits neat the top left corner. A collectable example of this scarce stamp. Photo HK$250,000-300,000

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1897 IMPERIAL CHINESE POST

2059

2060 2059

刂

50c. deep green or black-green error of colour, large part original gum with some typical light gum toning associated with this value and centred a little left. A good example of this scarce stamp, only 240 issued. S.G. 104b; Chan 100a; CSS 109b. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2060

刂+ អ

50c. deep green or black-green error of colour in a block of four with interpanneau margin at right, part original gum. A rare and highly important multiple, very few blocks have been recorded. S.G. 104b; Chan 100a, CSS 109b. Photo HK$160,000-200,000

2061

2061

1898 (8 Jan.) commercial envelope to Lyon “Per French Post” bearing 1⁄ 2 c., 2c. and 5c. tied by a fair strike of Chefoo Dollar chop, with French “Chine” 25c. tied by “SHANGHAI/CHINE” c.d.s. with a further strike alongside and “LIGNE N/PAQ.FR.NO.4” octagonal transit c.d.s. (15.1); the reverse with Shanghai Dollar chop (14.1) and French arrival c.d.s.; the adhesives are just overlapping the edge of the envelope and the 1⁄ 2 c. has a tear. A rare and appealing cover used during the special reduced rate of 71⁄ 2 c. through the French Post Office (from 10c.) which was in effect for only about three months.

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————— Ex 2062 ————— 1898 With Watermark 2062

刂

$5 green and salmon, part original gum; hinge remainder, fresh. Also $1 and $2 unused or with traces of gum. S.G. 119; Chan 115. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

2063

1900-06 No Watermark 2063

ᔛ

1c. brownish orange variety retouched ‘one’, cancelled by a light and central strike of Fukien postal dater; some light ageing. A rare and attractive example of this sought-after error. Chan 117c, CSS 126d. Photo HK$100,000-110,000

Ex 2064

Ex 2065

Ex 2066

Postmarks and Cancellations 2064

2065

2066

2067

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

Canton: Hung Hsien First Year, C.I.P. 1c. pair and Republic overprint 1⁄ 2 c. cancelled by part to large part strikes of this distinctive cancellation; a few small imperfections; good.

Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

Hangchow: 1c. (2) and Hsuan T’ung 2c. (fault) cancelled by Hangchow broken circle lunar year c.d.s. Very scarce. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Yochow City: 1909 Hsuan T’ung set of three with neat and central strikes of Yochow City bilingual c.d.s. with 1910 dates; a couple of small imperfections. A scarce and attractive set. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

A group of postmarks, mostly circular types with bilingual, Talifu, lunar and a few others; generally centrally struck. Attractive. (36)

HK$1,000-1,500

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——————— Ex 2068 ——————— 2068

ᔛ

A group of tombstone cancellations, mostly fine strikes showing the town name. (10).

Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

——————————————— Ex 2069 ——————————————— 2069

ᔛ

An accumulation in small, well-filled stockbook, some Republic overprints, includes lunar, bilingual with Taiyuan and Tatung, English/Chinese dates with some small towns, a few tombstone or boxed types, Peking oval, Railway (8), I.C.P. with Dollar chops (2) and some others. Generally with fine and central strikes making a good lot. (214). Photo HK$18,000-20,000

2070 Covers 2070

1900 (15 Jan.) red band envelope registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 1c. and 4c. pair cancelled by Tientsin pa-kua with bilingual “REGISTERED” handstamp in red and Peking bilingual c.d.s. alongside, the address side with a good strike of Tientsin Dollar chop with very clear “15 JAN” date (the yeardate was left out in 1900); some light age marks but a good cover and believed to be the latest example of the Tientsin Dollar Chop. Photo PROVENANCE:

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2072 2071

2074

1901 (29 Jan.) envelope from the Baptist Publication Society to Boston, U.S.A., bearing pair of 1c. brownish orange, paying the printed paper rate, tied by Canton bilingual c.d.s. and bearing the very unusual transit handstamp, “Found in Tie Sack Turned in as/Empty, San Francisco, Cal.” in purple, the reverse with French P.O. Canton despatch c.d.s., San Francisco machine cancellation (14.3) and South Boston arrival (19.3); some edge wear.

A cover of good appeal. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

2072

1901 (24 Oct.) small red band cover to Chingchow bearing, on the reverse, 2c. scarlet tied by Sha Ho tombstone in black with Weihsien tombstone in blue alongside and a fair strike of Chingchow arrival in violet; minor soiling but scarce and a good cover with three different tombstone cancellations. Photo HK$80,000-100,000

2073

1901-11, a group of covers and cards with domestic and international destinations, and includes envelope to San Francisco bearing thirty-eight 1⁄ 2 c., 1903 envelope to Ohio bearing 10c. tied by Peking dated oval, 1905 Ottmar Zieher stamp card used from Hankow, 1910 Weihsien cancellation, numbered daters with horizontal lines of Shanghai in purple and Kiangsu in red; condition is a little mixed, a good selection. (17 covers).

Photo HK$16,000-20,000

2074

1906 (24 June) small red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 2c. carmine tied by a fine strike of Chekiang c.d.s., various transit marks including a very good example of the very scarce, circular Tungkwan Post Office handstamp in red (only two recorded); some minor soiling. An attractive and appealing cover. Photo HK$70,000-80,000 Photos also appear on page 30 29

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2076

2071

—— Ex 2073 ——

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2075

2075

1906 (29 Oct.) envelope to Germany bearing 10c. green tied by a very fine strike of double-ring Kansu Sining Post Office cancellation, a fine and appealing array of backstamps with Lancho, Hsi-an bilingual (29.10, the latest recorded use), Hankow (6.11), Shanghai (9.11) and Berlin (5.12). A good cover and a fine example of the very scarce despatch postmark. Photo HK$60,000-70,000

2076

1908 (1 Apr.) opened-out envelope to Canada bearing 10c. green cancelled by a fine and central strike of Chentu bilingual c.d.s. with Japanese style c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with Shanghai transit (24.4) and Victoria B C machine postmark. Fresh. Photo

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HK$2,500-3,000

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2077

1909 (c.) red band cover to Tientsin bearing 1c. ochre-buff tied by a superb strike of the rare oval Changteh Post Office handstamp, the reverse with a fair strike of the Ching Dynasty oval Sunteh Post Office handstamp and a light strike of Tientsin bilingual c.d.s. (18.2). A very good cover, it is rare to have two such oval postmarks on the same cover.

Photo HK$120,000-140,000

2077 2078

Instructional Marks: Return to Writer; 1897 (12 Nov.) German 10pf. letter card to Peking, uprated with 5pf. (2) tied by Schneeberg despatch c.d.s. and showing a fine strike of Peking Dollar chop (27.12) with bilingual “UNCLAIMED” and “RETURNED/TO WRITER” alongside, the reverse with Tientsin and Shanghai Dollar chops, German Post Office Shanghai (31.5) and the return arrival c.d.s. (17.7). A delightful and appealing cover.

Photo PROVENANCE: W.S. Kong, December 2008 For Kiukiang bilingual datestamp on Hong Kong stationery card, please see lot 2421

HK$5,000-8,000

Emperor Hung Hsien 2079

1907 (18 Nov.) picture postcard featuring Yuan Shih Kai, when he was Governor of Tientsin, surrounded by European and Chinese dignitaries; bearing C.I.P. 2c. (2) tied by Tientsin bilingual c.d.s., Boston machine cancellation with Tientsin I.J.P.O. and Kobe transit c.d.s. alongside. Addressed to U.S.A. and redirected internally, the card was sent by a member of the Imperial Medical College, the message indicates that the College was running smoothly after the change of leadership. Photo Yaun Shih Kai was a general who changed sides to the revolution. He was made president to the Republic but declared himself emperor in 1916 Photos also appear on page 30 WWW.SPINK.COM

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HK$6,000-8,000

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2081

2080 Statistical Department, Shanghai 2080

刂

1

⁄ 2 c. brown, variety overprint double, close doubling in a horizontal pair, large part original gum. Fresh. S.G. 192c; Chan 152d. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Waterlow Overprint 2081

刂 ᔛ

$1 red and flesh, retouched character [39], unmounted mint. Fine. Chan 181a; CSS 211a. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

—————————— Ex 2082 —————————— Collections and Ranges 2082

A very attractive and detailed collection on leaves featuring several plate varieties, which includes Shanghai with three pages of singles and multiples with the Chinese Post Office roller cancellation on values to 50c. (9), 5c. misplaced overprint (4), 16c. broken third character (8) and misplaced overprint (2), 30c. retouched character (2), 50c. misplaced overprint (5) plus some better postmarks including red tombstone and Thailand packet boat. London overprint including 1c. retouched “one” (4) and broken “one” (4), 2c. with various errors to stamp and surcharge, 30c. plate retouch (3), some interesting postmarks including coloured, Hong Kong Western Branch and others plus several combination pieces. A fine and detailed collection with many unusual and specialised items, well worth inspection. Ex. Sir Percival David. Photo HK$10,000-15,000 33

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1913-33 JUNK ISSUE

$2 Hall of Classics Inverted Centre

2083

1914-19 First Peking Print 2083

刂

$2 black and blue variety inverted centre [6], mint with original gum and very lightly hinged; a few blunted perforations at left. Strong colours and one of the ‘Four Treasures of the Republic’. Friedl Certificate (1964) and the stamp signed by Bloch; Philatelic Foundation Certificate (2002). S.G. 305a; Chan 245a. Photo HK$600,000-800,000 Despite the variations in the positions of the perforations we have demonstrated that only one sheet of fifty was released. So far only forty examples have been recorded. This stamp is from the top row [6]; the lowest perforation on the left side just shows the central blue dividing line.

This stamp joins the top margin imprint single [7] which belonged in the Diercking, Paul Hock and ‘Ming’ collections.

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1923-33 Second Peking Print 2084

刂

1

⁄ 2 c. to $20 set of twenty-two (less 4c. slate-grey and 6c. yellow-brown) affixed or glued to a presentation page, each stamp with gold surround. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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1923 BANDIT POST

2086

2085 2085

刂

5c. black on red, type 1b on diagonally laid paper, fresh and fine with large margins and affixed to piece of stout paper (envelope?). A desirable example of this charismatic issue of which only twenty-three examples have been recorded. Ex Mizuhara. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 Some of these stamps are found on the diagonally laid paper.

For detailed background information about the issue of these iconic stamps, please see at the end of this catalogue

PHILATELIC EXTRACTS

2086

刂

5c. black on red, type 2b on wove paper showing some typical red colour on the reverse; fine unused with large, even margins. Ex Mizuhara. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2087 2088

2087

刂

10c. black on cream, wove paper, type 1b; light diagonal and other creases and a small (natural?) pin hole at top. Still a good example of the first issue, probably removed from a cover. It is thought that there are only eighteen examples recorded. Ex Mizuhara. Photo

2089

HK$8,000-10,000

2088

刂

10c. black on cream, wove paper, type 2a; affixed at top to a piece of stout paper (envelope?) some light soiling; fine. Ex Mizuhara. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2089

刂

10c. black on cream on wove paper, type 2c, large margins, fine. Pencil “2/3” on the reverse. Ex Mizuhara. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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2090 1923 (22 May)(c.) British official envelope to R.H. Rowlatt, Esq., one of the hostages on Pao Tzu Lu. Sent by B.G. Tours, the British representative in Tsaochwang, bearing 10c.

“BANDIT POST” stamp type 1b. The receiver’s name has been crossed through and readdressed, in pencil, to R.W. Davis, Esq, North China Daily News & Herald Ld, Shanghai with “Kindly forward”. Hand carried back to Shanghai, either by one of the correspondents or with their despatch for the newspaper. There is a heavy vertical crease which results in some paper splitting and there is some minor staining. This is the only cover recorded which was conveyed both into and out from the bandits’ stronghold.

This is the first public appearance of this important example of the evocative Bandit Post.

It was acquired from R.W. Davis by John Brooke of Davis & Brooke, a close acquaintance, and has remained in the family since then. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

2090

B.G. Tours wrote two letters to William Smith, on 20th and 21st May; these were addressed by the same typewriter as this cover. The adhesives on those covers were applied in Tsaochwang and the stamp on this cover was also likely to have been applied there.

Covers bearing the Bandit stamps are know between 20th May and 28th May

Other Issues

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2090A

P ᔛ

1938-41 Sun Yat Sen die III $1, $2, $5. $10 and $20 frame proofs in black on thin, laid paper; horizontal pairs with margins each side and showing small patches where the ink has not taken to the paper. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

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2091

刂

1940-41 Air, watermarked 30c. vermilion variety imperforate between vertical pair, large part original gum. S.G. 547a; Chan A27a; CSS AM31a. Photo HK$4,000-5,000

2091

2092 2092

A ᔛ

2093

2093

1942-43 Provincial Surcharges, 1c. on 1⁄ 2 c. - Kiangsi: 1942 (16 Oct.) printed envelope sent by registered internal airmail to Shanghai bearing Kiangsi 1c. on 1⁄ 2 c. with East Szechwan 3c. on 5c. (2) and 1941 N.Y. print 10c. (6) tied by Shapingha despatch c.d.s., paying the 67c. rate. With two airmail etiquettes and twoline censor handstamp. Some light wrinkling to the cover. Photo HK$8,000-10,000 Postage 16c., registration 26c, airmail 25c.

1943 20c. Provincial Surcharge - Honan: 1943 (13 Sept.) buff envelope registered to Shanghai bearing Honan 20c. on 13c. (trimmed perfs. at foot) with Martyr 5c., 1942-46 25c., 50c. and $2 tied by Siking and paying the $3 rate; good. Photo HK$8,000-10,000 Postage $1, registration $2 WWW.SPINK.COM

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Ex 2094

Ex 2095

2094

ᔛ S អ B

1944 War Refugees Relief Fund, unsurcharged 50c.+50c. to $1 + $1 set of six, overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red and with printer’s punch hole, in complete sheets of one hundred, fresh and fine, unmounted mint. Each with sheet number “F10993” in red. Rare in complete sheets.

Photo HK$200,000-250,000

2095

S អ ᔛ B

1945 President Lin Sen $1 to $20 set of six, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red with printer’s punchhole, twenty-five sets from the left half of the sheets; very fine and unmounted. Each with sheet number “F11741” in red. S.G. 768-773; CSS 954959. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

CHINESE NATIONALIST CURRENCY 2096

1945 Kaifeng Provisional: 1945 (26 Nov.) airmail cover to Peiping bearing, on the reverse, an irregular, imprint block of seven $10 on $20 brown-lake, one with variety yuan inverted, with additional $4 franking; indistinct postmarks and minor soiling.

Chan 883; S.G. 781. Photo HK$6,000-8,000

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Ex 2097 2097

ᔛ S អ B

1947 Anniversary of Directorate of Posts $100 to $500 set of five overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red with printer’s punch hole, twenty-five sets in half sheets, unmounted mint. Each with sheet number “F12350”. Fine. S.G. 985-989; CSS 1181-1185. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

2098

刂អ ᔛ B

1948 Kwangsi Provisional: $5000 on $100 crimson in a half sheet of one hundred which includes the large “5” variety [89]; fine unused. Plate number “26” and sheet number “444”.

A good lot for the study of the positional varieties. Chan 980; S.G. 1048

2099

1948 (22 Oct.) registered airmail envelope to Canton bearing vertical pair of $5000 on $100 Kwangsi provisional with, on the reverse, $500,000 franking tied by Kweiyang despatch c.d.s. and Canton arrival (30.10); fine and scarce, paying five times 20g. rate. Chan 980.

Photo HK$10,000-15,000

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SILVER YUAN AND UNIT STAMPS

The Rare and Unissued Flying Geese Without Value

2100

2100

ĺˆ‚

1949 Dah Tung Print, Flying Geese in bluish green, without value, unused without gum and with right margins showing the imprint. Centred a little low as usual and with good perforations all round; there is a very light vertical bend which does not detract from this important stamp. This is a stunning example of this great rarity of Chinese philately and is most probably the finest example of the six recorded in private hands. A magnificent stamp for the connoisseur. Photo HK$400,000-600,000 This design was produced for use as a unit stamp to be given the approprite overprint, but was never issued. Similar designs, with values, were also prepared and the dollar values put on sale. Some of the other examples of this stamp have suffered some ageing and are with tone spots or other defacing marks. This example is quite superb

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2101

2102

2105

2106

2107

2101

2102

Canton: 1949 (3 Nov.) postcard to Shanghai bearing 21⁄ 2 c. on $500 perf.121⁄ 2 tied by Canton despatch c.d.s. with Shanghai arrival on reverse (19.11). Fine and used after the liberation of Canton and reference is made to this in the message. Photo

–– 1949 (12 Dec.) envelope registered airmail from Tinghai to New York bearing, on the reverse, Canton 1c. on $100 perf.121⁄ 2 with roulette unit postage stamp, 1949 20c. and 50c. brown block of four cancelled by Tinghai, Chekiang c.d.s., Taipei transit (15.12) and New Your arrival (24.12) alongside; light soiling. An unusual and scarce, franking paying the triple, 30g., airmail rate and used after the liberation. Photo HK$10,000-15,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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HK$2,500-3,000

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————— 2103 —————

2103

刂

Hupeh: 1949 Unissued 5c. on $20 and 30c. on $20 red-brown plus the issued 1c. and 10c. on $20, unused without gum as produced; 5c. minor horizontal bend, 30c. natural paper inclusion. Very rare and one of the key sets of the Silver Yuan issues. Chan S64-67; CSS 1458-1461. Photo HK$300,000-350,000

2104

刂

Shantung - Tsingtao: 1c. to 10c. surcharge set of four, unused without gum; faint surcharges and some tone spots. S.G. 1326-1329; Chan S199-202; CSS 1597-1600

HK$1,500-2,000

2105

Yunnan: 1949 (30 Dec.) envelope sent airmail to England bearing, on the reverse, 10c. on $20,000 (2), 30c. on $20 and $1.20 on $100,000 tied by Chaotung c.d.s. with Kunming (8.1) and Canton (1.3) transit c.d.s.; some minor soiling. A good cover used after the liberation, explaining why it took a long time to reach Canton. Chan S144, 148-149. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2106

1950 (2 Mar.) double registered airmail envelope to Hong Kong bearing, on the reverse, roulette unit postage stamp with 1949 Sun Yat Sen 10c. and 20c. (3) tied by fine Hoihow c.d.s.; roughly opened at side. The address side with Kiungchow registration label. (50c. double registered, 25c. airmail). Attractive. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

PROVINCIAL ISSUES North-Eastern Provinces 2107

1946 Chinchow Provisional: 1947 (2 Mar.) envelope sent airmail to England bearing, on the reverse, a block of fourteen $5 on $50 on 21c. cancelled by Chinchow c.d.s.; one stamp torn and two others possibly removed from the left; two vertical creases.

A remarkable franking. Chan NE32; S.G. 14. Photo

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CHINA LIBERATED AREAS North-East – Port Arthur and Dairen

2108

2109

——— Ex 2115 ———

2114

——————— 2116 ————————

— Ex 2118 —

Luda Post 2108

2109

刂+ អ

刂+ អ

2110

2111

2112

2113

1946 Lianning Posts, 20c. on 3s. green, variety surcharge double, in a top margin block of four, lightly mounted in the margin only. Fine. Yang AD1a. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– $1 on 17s. slate-violet variety surcharge double in a block of four, lightly mounted mint. Fresh and fine. Yang AD2a. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 1946 (10 Apr.) envelope bearing, on the reverse, 20c. on 3s. (5) showing variety surcharge double, particularly noticable on two stamps, with North-East local post $1 on 12f. orange-brown (3) tied by faint despatch c.d.s.; some light soiling. An attractive cover with early use of the first issue. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

–– a selection with the set of six both mint and used, $1 on 17s. surcharge in violet, $1 on 17s. block of four with 1946 (10 Apr.) c.d.s. (an early date), plus a few others. (26)

HK$4,000-5,000

1946, a group of issues with Transfer of Administration set mint and used plus covers (2), War with Japan set mint plus $5 on 2f. with misplaced overprint, Japanese Surrender set plus $5 on 1f. with overprint variety, Chinese revolution set (2) and Death of Lu Xun set mint; a few others, most are fine. (31)

HK$8,000-10,000

1946 Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution $1 on 6f. red in a corner block of ten with single commemorative cancellation on the corner four stamps, without gum. Yang AD16

HK$2,000-2,500

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2115

刂+ អ

刂

1946 Death Anniversary of Lu Xun, $5 on 6f. in a lower right corner block of four, first stamp showing second and third rows of characters transposed, mint. Yang AD20, var.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1947 Anniversary of Red Army set of three, large part original gum; hinge remainders.

Yang AD22-24. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

Kwantung Post 2116

刂

2117

2118

2119

1948 Red Army Day set of three, $100 unused, others part original gum. With margins, $100 showing part lower imprint. Yang AD32-34. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1949 Production and Communication, two letter rate covers with 1949 single $50 franking cover from Port Arthur to Tientsin and 1950 opened-out cover from Dairen to Harbin bearing $5 and $10 (3); light soiling. (2 covers). Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1949 First Surcharge “Temporarily Used For”: a group with $7 on $5 surcharge in red and in black, $50 on $5 vertical pair with surcharge misplaced showing two characters at foot, used with $7 on $5 red, $50 on $5 and $100 on $10; fair to fine. Yang AD58-61.

(7). Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

1950 (15 May) envelope registered to Tientsin bearing first surcharge $50 on $5 and Tien An Men $35 tied by Dairen despatch c.d.s. with the registration handstamps in violet; a good cover. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

Ex 2123

2110

Ex 2117 2119

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2121

Ex 2120 2120

刂+ អ

1950 Tien An Men $10 to $100 set of five in blocks of four, unused without gum as issued, $20 dull green is fine. Yang AD69-73. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

2121

刂

–– $50 deep lilac, variety imperforate between horizontal pair, with lower sheet margin, without gum as issued. Fine and rare. Yang AD72a. Photo HK$10,000-15,000

2122

A duplicated collection on leaves with Production and Communication unused blocks of four, Labour Day including original print in vermilion, Communist Party unused (3) and used (2), Communication $50 including a block of four, Victory over Japan including scarce first printing, and other to Stalin. A good collection. (64) HK$10,000-15,000 Postal Stationery

2123

1949 $10 and $25 cards, both unused with junk handstamp on the reverse, also $10 with monument handstamp on the reverse; good to fine. (3). Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

North-East Area

—————————— 2124 —————————— People’s Post 2124

刂

1949 World Federation of Trade Unions (C3NE) $5000 to $35,000 original print set of three, unused; oil marks from old hinges and $35,000 with light stain patch. A scarce set.

Yang C20-22. Photo

HK$5,000-10,000

2125

刂 ᔛ

1950 Foundation of the People’s Republic (C4NE), $5000 to $30,0000 original print set of four, set in vertical pairs, without gum as issued, unmounted; one set with horizontal creases. Yang C27-30. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2126

刂 ᔛ

–– $5000 to $30,0000 original print set of four, set in vertical strips of three, without gum as issued, unmounted; one set and and additional $30,000 with horizontal creases.

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2128

2131 Ex 2125 — Ex 2127 —

Ex 2126

2127

2128

2129

2130

2131

2132

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ+ អ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂+ អ

ᔛអ B

Ex 2129

1950 Tien An Men (R1) $200 to $10,000 set of nine, plus Nanking $3000, five sets, without gum as issued, unmounted; a few minor bends or wrinkles, the $800 are fine.

Yang R1-9, 11. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1950 $20,000 on $20,000 (SC2) scarlet in a block of four cancelled by Canton c.d.s.; some paper wrinkling. Yang SC7. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

1950 Foundation of the People’s Republic (C4), $800 to $3,0000 original print set of four, five sets, without gum as issued, unmounted; two sets with horizontal creases and a few other bends. Yang C23-26. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1950 Peace Campaign (C5) $400 to $2000 original print set of three, five sets without gum as issued, unmounted. Yang C31-33

HK$1,200-1,500

1950 Tien An Men (R4) $800 orange variety broken roof, third stamp in a block of four, unused without gum as issued. A scarce variety. Yang R25 var. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1961 Cranes (S48) 8f. to 20f. set of three, twenty sets from the left side of the sheet, c.t.o.

Fine. Yang S243-245

HK$1,000-1,500

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2133

刂 ᔛ

1962 Stage Art of Mei Lan Fang (C94) $3 miniature sheet, unmounted mint; a couple of tiny marks on the reverse. A very good sheet. Yang C94v. Photo HK$100,000-120,000

2134

刂 ᔛ

1964 Peonies (S61) $2 miniature sheet, without gum as issued, unmounted. Fine. Yang S61M. Photo HK$14,000-16,000

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——— Ex 2143 ——— Ex 2139

2135

2136

2137

2138

2139

2140

2141

2142

2143

刂+ ᔛ អ

ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

Ex 2137

1966 Afro-Asian Writers’ Meeting (C119) 8f. and 22f. in blocks of four, unmounted mint. Yang C387-388

HK$1,000-1,200

1967 Thoughts of Mao (W1) 8f. in two strips of five, c.t.o.; slight discolouration of the gold on one stamp and this strip with some light horizontal wrinkling, otherwise unfolded, fresh and fine. Yang W2-11. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1969 Songs from the Red Lantern (W17) both 8f., three sets, unmounted mint; a couple of minor bends at top. Yang W69-70. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1970-71 Taking Tiger Mountain (N1) the set of six, three sets plus some additional values, unmounted mint; a couple of minor bends. Yang N1-6

HK$3,000-4,000

1971 Paris Commune (N3) 4f. to 22f. set of four in blocks of four, unmounted mint; folded through the perforations. Yang N8-11. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

1971 Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party (N4) 4f. to 22f. set of nine, two sets with some duplicates, unmounted mint; one strip of 8f. split. Yang N12-20

HK$2,000-2,500

1971 Afro-Asian Friendship (N5) 8f. to 43f. set of four, three sets, unmounted mint.

Yang N21-24

HK$2,000-2,500

1971 Albanian Workers Party (N6), 8f. to 52f. set of four, three sets, unmounted mint; one 52f. with perf. tone. Yang N25-28

HK$1,500-2,000

1972 Chinese Merchant Shipping (N7) 8f. set of four, nine sets, unmounted mint; a couple of imperfections, one with damaged corner. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

2144

刂 ᔛ

1972 Yenan Forum (N8) 8f. set of six, three sets, unmounted mint Yang N33-38

HK$2,000-2,500

2145

刂 ᔛ

1972 Promoting Physical Culture (N9) 8f. set of five, four sets, unmounted mint; additional 8f. Ball Games. Yang N39-43

HK$2,500-3,000

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2147

2148

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1973 The White Haired Girl (N13) 8f. set of four, nine sets, unmounted mint; includes imprints. Yang N53-56

HK$6,000-8,000

1973 Historical Treasures (N16) 4f. to 52f. set of twelve, ten sets, unmounted mint; one 8f. torn, a couple of extra stamps. Yang N66-77

HK$2,500-3,000

1973 Gymnastics and Acrobatics (T1-2) both in sets of six, three sets of each, unmounted mint. Yang T1-12

HK$2,000-2,500

2149

刂 ᔛ

1973 Acrobatics (T2) 8f. set of six, six sets, unmounted mint. Yang T7-12

HK$2,000-2,500

2150

刂 ᔛ

1974 Industrial Production (N17) 8f. set of four, three sets, unmounted mint.

Yang N78-81

HK$6,000-8,000

1975 National People’s Congress (J5) 8f. set of three, six sets, unmounted mint; some additional values. Yang J10-12

HK$1,200-1,500

1976 Five Year Plan (J8) 8f. set of sixteen, three sets, unmounted mint; with some additional values. Yang J23-28

HK$3,000-4,000

1978 Science Conference (J25) miniature sheet (3), unmounted mint; small wrinkle at top of each. Yang J25M

HK$5,000-7,000

2151

2152

2153

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

2157 2154

2154

刂 ᔛ

1978 Galloping Horses (T28) $5 miniature sheet, unmounted mint. Yang T28M. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2155

刂 ᔛ

1978 Arts and Crafts (T29) $3 miniature sheet (3), unmounted mint; tiny wrinkle on each. Yang T29M

HK$4,000-5,000

2156

刂 ᔛ

1978 Highway Bridges (T31) $2 miniature sheet (3), unmounted mint. Yang T31M

HK$6,000-8,000

2157

刂 ᔛ

1979 Riccione International Stamp Fair (J41) $2 miniature sheet, unmounted mint.

Yang J41M. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2158

刂 ᔛ

–– $2 miniature sheet (3), unmounted mint. Yang J41M. Photo

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2159

刂 ᔛ

1979 Study Science (T41) set of six in blocks of four with miniature sheet (4), unmounted mint. Yang T190-41M. Photo HK$40,000-45,000

2160

刂 ᔛ

1980 Paintings of Qi Baishi (T44) 4f. to 70f. plus $2 miniature sheet, three sets (less one 8f.), unmounted mint; some additional values including the miniature sheet.

Yang T210-44M

2161

2161

刂 ᔛ

2161A

刂 ᔛ

HK$8,000-10,000

2161A

1980 Year of the Monkey (T46) 8f. unmounted mint; a couple of the usual black marks on the reverse. Yang T234. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

–– 8f. horizontal pair, unmounted mint; a couple of the usual black marks on the reverse.

Yang T234. Photo HK$20,000-24,000

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2162 2162

刂អ ᔛ B

1980 Year of the Monkey (T46) in a complete sheet of eighty, unmounted mint and showing some of the light offsets on the reverse; a fine sheet. Yang T234. Photo HK$1,000,000-1,100,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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刂 ᔛ

1980 Lotus (T54) $1 miniature sheet (3), unmounted mint. Yang T54M

HK$3,000-4,000

Postal Stationery 2164

Insured Envelopes: A group from 1950 to 1960’s showing many different types and sizes, several are used including one bearing 1949 Trade Union $500 (2). A good lot for further development. (25 covers)

HK$3,000-4,000

2165

Covers 2165

1951 (29 Dec.) opened-out, commercial envelope to U.S.A. bearing 1950 $20,000 on $10,000 with Tien An Men $100, $800 (2), $5000 and $10,000 (paying $39,700) tied

by Shanghai despatch c.d.s. and, on the reverse, Canton (2.1) and Baltimore (7.1) c.d.s.; some wrinkling and soiling. A good franking. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

For 30g.: postage $4000, registration $4200, airmail $31,500 Collections and Ranges 2166

2167

A selection on stockcards, mostly used with some duplication and includes 1960-61 Chrysanthemums, 1962 Mei Lan Fang (2), 1963 Cuban Revolution, Butterflies (2), Hwangshan Landscapes (3) and many more; a little mixed in places

HK$8,000-10,000

A box of issues sorted into packets, mostly 1960’s and 1970’s; the majority are used but some better unmounted mint sets are includes, generally with about three sets of each including 1964 Agricultural Students, 1965 Table Tennis, Youth Meeting, Vietnam Struggle, 1966 Childrens’ Games, Women in Public Service, 1970 Chin Hsun Hua (4), People’s Liberation Army, 1972 Table Tennis, 1973-74 definitives, 1974 Huhsien Paintings, U.P.U. (6), Country Doctors, Industry and Agriculture, Anniversary of People’s Republic, 1975 Country Women, Wushu including tête-bêche pairs, Criticism of Confucius (4), National Games, 1976 Medical Achievements, Going to College (4), Electric Power Lines (4) and many later sets to late 1980’s plus others; the used are in mixed condition but the mint sets appear to be fine. A useful stock HK$12,000-15,000

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Ex 2168 2168

刂 ᔛ

An unmounted mint collection in red stockbook, 1973-82, including 1974 Gymnastics set of six, Acrobats set of six, 1976 Five Year Plan set of sixteen, 1963 Monkeys imperforate, 1980 Year of the Monkey and some miniature sheets including 1978 Bridges, 1979 Great Wall, National Games, Camellias of Yunnan, 1980 Qi Baishi. A very good lot. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

—————————— Ex 2169 ——————————

2169

ᔛ

A good collection of used in stockbook which includes 1955 Scientists miniature sheets (4), 1963 Children, Pandas and Monkeys imperforate sets, 1963 Hwangshan Landscapes set, 1964 Peonies with miniature sheet, 1964 Anniversary of People’s Republic miniature sheet, 1971 Paris Commune and Anniversary of Communist Party. A fine and desirable lot. Photo HK$20,000-30,000

2170

刂 ᔛ

A selection on miniature sheets with 1978 Science Conference, Galloping Horses, Arts and Crafts, Highway Bridge, Great Wall (3), Riccione Stamp Fair, 1979 Camellias (3), Stamp Exhibition (3), 1980 Lotus, 1981 Twelve Beauties (3) and some later issues, unmounted mint; a few sheets with minor wrinkles. (36) HK$30,000-35,000

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A general collection of unused or used in two large stockbooks, 1951-83, with some early issues, 1952 Gymnastics (reprint), 1955 Five Year Plan set, 1960 Goldfish used, 1960 Public Health Campaign, 1960-61 Chrysanthemums used, 1962 Support for Cuba used, 1963 Children perf. and imperf. sets, Hwangshan Landscapes used, Monkey set, 1964 Peonies set, Yenan Shrine, Chemical industry, 1970-71 Taking Tiger Mountain, 1971 Communist Party, Table Tennis, 1972 Merchant Shipping, Yenan Forum, Physical Culture, Red Flag Canal, 1973 White Haired Girl, Working Women’s Day, Archaeological Treasures, 1974 Gymnastics and acrobatics, Industrial Production, 1975 Criticism of Confucius, 1976 Five Year Plan (corner set), Going to College, 1978 National Science Conference miniature sheet, Galloping Horses with miniature sheet, Arts and Crafts with miniature sheet, Highways Bridges miniature sheet, 1979 Great Wall, Camellias of Yunnan, Study Science, Stamp Fair and Stamp Exhibition miniature sheets, 1980 Qi Bashi set with miniature sheet, Year of the Monkey, and many others; some tone spotting, mainly confined to the early issues, the mint sets are unmounted. Photo HK$60,000-65,000

Ex 2172

2172

An attractive collection of fine used in two stockbooks and printed album (which includes the Heroes Monument miniature sheet unused), with 1951 Tien An Man (R5) set to $200,000, 1958 Heroes Monument and Kuan Han Ching miniature sheets, 1962 Mei Lan Fang sets perforated and imperforate, 1963 Children set imperforate, Hwangshan Landscapes, Pandas and Monkeys imperforate, Cultural Revolution from 1967 Thoughts of Mao in strips of five to 1968 Directives in a strip of five; also a few mint with Tien An Men sets (R1-4), 1971-73 issues. A clean and attractive lot. Photo HK$60,000-80,000

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2175 2174

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1935-39 First Issue Sun Yat Sen: 15c. red; 1940 (25 May) card to Amsterdam cancelled

by Peking c.d.s. with boxed “38” in purple and two German censor handstamps alongside. Fine. Used in North China during the half postage rate (1.9.39 to 22.9.40).

Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

For unusually used postcards, please see lots 2190, 2193 and 2228-2230 Money Letters 2174

1916 (12 Apr.) Imperial China envelope (153x274mm) with light blue and red thread, to Canton bearing, on the reverse, $1.34 franking tied by Soochow despatch c.d.s. with Canton arrival (19.4) below; some light creasing and wrinkling. A scarce Imperial Post cover. Photo HK$70,000-80,000

2175

1916 (26 May) Republic of China envelope (128x206mm) with red and blue threads, from the same correspondence to Canton bearing, on the reverse $1.04 franking tied by Soochow c.d.s. with Canton arrival alongside; small tear at top; good. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

Insured Letters 2176

2177

2178

2179

2180

2181

1916 (13 Dec.) envelope (230x103mm) with red and blue threads, code [99], to Shanghai bearing, on the reverse, $1.14 franking tied by Peking bilingual c.d.s. with faint arrival on flap. Photo

HK$7,000-8,000

1923 (4 Aug.) envelope (86x138mm) with cream and blue threads (removed from sides), code [105], to Hungary bearing 40c. franking tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and showing part Hong Kong registered c.d.s. on the reverse; minor creasing but good condition for these covers. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1927 (29 Sept.) envelope (103x223mm) with cream and light blue threads, code [104], to Japan bearing 14c. franking tied by Shanghai c.d.s. with Kobe arrival (4.10); some creasing and soiling. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1929 (6 Apr.) envelope (150x272mm) with pink and blue threads, code [103], to Hanoi bearing Yunnan $1.07 franking tied by Yunnanfu c.d.s. with Hanoi arrival (9.4) in blue on the reverse; some light wrinkling or creasing. Good to fine. Photo

HK$7,000-8,000

1939-42, a group of similar envelopes, printed in red, from different editions and showing small differences in the design, each is from Shanghai to Japan; some light soiling in places, a good group. (4 covers)

HK$5,000-6,000

A group of unused letters with two variations of [103] (150x275) with pink and blue and cream and blue threads, 1928 printed in red (4 in three different sizes), and 1951 “LETTRE AVEC VALEUR DÉCLARÉE” printed in red (288x150mm). Also Taiwan 1947 in Chinese (176x250mm). A good group. (8 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

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Ex 2182

Remittance Envelopes 2182

2183

1931-36, a small group of covers used, three with original slips; fair to fine. (6 covers).

Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1943-48 (c.), a group of envelopes with various frankings, one sent airmail. (8 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

JAPANESE OCCUPATION 2184

2185

1941, a group of covers to overseas destinations which includes to U.S.A. (5), one registered from Tsinan and others with censor labels or handstamps, to New Zealand (2) with special censor label and handstamp, to India with censor label and handstamp and to U.K. via U.S.A. A good group (9 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

1942-44, a group of covers from areas occupied by Japan with registered to Turkey (2), registered to Switzerland (3), one via Siberia and Turkey, and others to Switzerland (2) one with straight-line “COUPON-RESPONSE” in red, registered to France with German censor label. An appealing group. (8 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

North China 2186

刂អ B

1943 Sun Yat Sen, Peking printing, $2 brown and blue on middle stage gum and $10 violet and green on ungummed newsprint, each in a sheet of fifty; some bends or creases.

Chan JN593, 607; CSS NC 116, 134. (100)

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2190

2188

2191

The following five lots were sent after the attack on Pearl Harbour, with the long delays in delivery 2187

2188

2189

2190

2191

1942 (26 Feb.) commercial envelope to Bombay bearing $2.20 franking tied by Shanghai c.d.s., with red on white British censor seal at side tied by “DHC/328” in blue, the reverse with very faint 1943 (22 Feb) arrival c.d.s. The front bears manuscript despatch date “26.2.42” underlined in blue crayon and with two exclamation marks (the recipient was obviously surprised it took nearly a year to be delivered). Some creasing and soiling

HK$1,500-2,000

1942 (14 Sept.) envelope to Detroit, U.S.A. bearing N.Y. print $1 tied by Shanghai despatch c.d.s. and with British censor label at side; no other postal markings. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1942 (9 Nov.) 30c. stationery card to Sydney, Australia cancelled by dotted Shanghai c.d.s. with “PASSED BY CENSOR/S 101” handstamp in violet and manuscript “an 19.7.48”; slight soiling at left and two repaired filing holes. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1942 (19 Nov.) 30c. stationery card to Perth, Australia with additional Sun Yat Sen 30c. cancelled by dotted Shanghai c.d.s., with diamond censor handstamp in purple. No arrival notation and some minor creasing. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1942 (28 Nov.) envelope to Massachusetts and readdressed to New York bearing Japanese Occupation 5c. on 10c. (2) tied by Peking c.d.s., with British censor label at side and “THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN HELD/BY THE OFFICE OF CENSORSHIP”, Cambridge, Mass.

1945 (2 Oct.) machine cancellation and New York (12.10) on reverse. Some minor soiling. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

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2193

2194

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A ᔛ

1921 (1 July) first flight Tsinan to Peking bearing first air 15c. with Junk 11⁄ 2 c. (2) tied

by Tsinan c.d.s. and showing a good strike of the boxed commemorative cachet, Peking arrival on the reverse; some foxing around the air stamp, otherwise fine. Muller 2a. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1921 (1 July) first flight Peking to Tsinan, reply half of 11⁄ 2 c. stationery card with first airmail 15c. cancelled by Peking c.d.s. and showing a weak strike of the special cachet.

Good to fine and very unusual on postal stationery. Muller 2. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1922 (11 Aug.) Peking to Peitaiho Beach, registered and bearing first air mail 90c. tied

by Peking bilingual c.d.s. with the registration handstamp and bilingual “To be despatched by/Aerial Service” alongside, the reverse with additional 8c. franking; vertical crease at left and some soiling. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

This second series of flights commenced on 1st August 1922

2195

A ᔛ

1922 (28 Aug.) Peitaiho Beach to Peking, opened-out philatelic envelope bearing first airmail 15c. with Junk 11⁄ 2 c. (2) tied by Peitaiho Beach c.d.s. and with Peking arrival on the reverse; very fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2192

2193

2194

2195

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2197

2203

2196

A ᔛ

1924 (7 May) Moukden - Newchwang trial flight, a red band envelope bearing first airmail 15c. with 3c. Junk tied by faint Moukden c.d.s. with Newchwang arrival alongside for the same date. Very fresh and fine. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

There is little information available with regard to these trial flights, the earliest recorded is 1st May then, apparently, 5th, 7th 15th and 20th May 2197

2198

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

1924 (15 May) Moukden - Newchwang trial flight, F.G. Scale printed envelope to Shanghai marked “VIA AERIAL POST” and endorsed “Via Newchwang” in red ink, bearing first issue air 15c. and, on the reverse, 3c. Junk tied by bilingual Moukden c.d.s., the reverse also with Newchwang (16.5) and Shanghai (19.5) datestamps. Very fine and scarce. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1929-37, a group of domestic air mail covers including first flight C.N.A.C. Shanghai Nanking, 1932 Nanking - Sian first flight, special second issue green and red air mail envelopes (2), one from Pahsien to Tientsin, and first issue blue on white “PAR AVION” covers (3), registered from Shanghai to Hankow, express (3), 1933 first flight Shanghai Canton, 1937 first flight Peking - Hong Kong. Some better covers (29 covers)

HK$4,000-6,000

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A ᔛ

1931 (31 May) Eurasia Aviation Corporation, first flight Shanghai - Manchouli, a group of covers bearing the special commemorative postmark which includes the special coloured envelopes (4) with registered to England, Norway and from Manchouli to Shanghai, other covers include intermediary postmarks including Linsi. A useful group.

(10 covers) HK$10,000-12,000

2200

A ᔛ

1933-39, a group of covers carried by Air France to overseas destinations including a charming, special buff edged Air-Orient envelope registered to France with bilingual “AIR MAILS” handstamp and boxed “Saïgon-Marseilles” handstamp, other Air Orient covers (2), one marked via “Canton-Hanoï”, registered from Minhow to Scotland, to Italy, registered to London, special Air France envelopes (3), registered to Belgium, plus others.

An attractive group. (17 covers)

HK$6,000-8,000

1933-40, a group of airmail covers carried by K.L.M., most with the black on grey-blue “PAR AVION” etiquette and marked “via Bandoeng to Amsterdam” or from Singapore, and includes registered to Czechoslovakia, registered to England (6), registered to Germany (2), to Calcutta with commemorative arrival postmark, and to France with triangular Hong Kong “9” censor handstamp in blue-green and seal. (27 covers)

HK$8,000-12,000

1935-40, a group of Imperial Airways covers to various overseas destinations, most with the black on grey-blue “PAR AVION” airmail etiquette and with handstamp or manuscript indications of the air service to be used and includes to Palestine, registered to Paris, registered from Santong and from Canton to Czechoslovakia, registered to Java with “By K.L.M.” changed to “Imperial Line”, registered from Chungking to Denmark, sample packet registered from Shameen to Denmark, to Latvia, registered from Chinwangtao to Australia, to Beirut and registered to England with triangular Hong Kong censor “13” handstamp in greenish blue. A good group. (24 covers)

HK$8,000-10,000

1937 (6 July) airmail envelope to New York bearing $3.10 franking tied by Honglok c.d.s., “PAR AVION” etiquette on the reverse tied by Canton transit c.d.s. The $2 Sun Yat Sen stamp (with lower margin) shows the variety scar on face [398] (C.S.S. 393a); some edge creasing. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1937-41, a group of covers carried by C.N.A.C. to overseas destinations, most with the black on grey-blue “PAR AVION”etiquette”, including first flights Shanghai to Manila and Hong Kong to San Francisco; mainly to U.S.A. including registered (3), some with handstamps “Via Hong Kong & by U.S. Air Service”, also “RECEIVED AFTER DEPARTURE/SEP 9 1940” and censored (2). (22 covers)

HK$4,000-6,000

2201

2202

2203

2204

2205

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

1939-42, a group of air mail covers bearing anti-bandit stamps including envelopes from Chengtu to New York bearing strikes of “A.V.2.” in circle, pair of $2 and pairs of $1 and $5; a later cover with “A.V.2.” in violet with N.Y. $2 (2); a later registered cover, via Lagos, beaing $1, $5 and $20 (2); envelope registered from Chungking to New York bearing single $5 and others bearing $1 (10) and $5; consular envelope registered to Ellery Denison with $2 (3) and $5 (3); envelope registered from Chungking to New York with East Szechwan $5, another bearing $2, and first issue air mail envelope registered from Kaotai with $1. A good group. (11 covers) HK$10,000-12,000

Incoming Mail 2206

1931-40, a group of four covers bearing additional Chinese stamps for poste restante, with 1931 registered cover from Indiana, U.S.A. to Peiping, 20c. franking with additional 1c. Junk tied by Peiping c.d.s.; 1939 cover from Germany to Shanghai with 5c. Sun Yat Sen tied by Shanghai c.d.s.; 1939 cover registered from Switzerland to Shanghai with additional Sun Yat Sen 5c.; and 1940 envelope from Switzerland to Shanghai with additional Martyr 8c. (4 covers)

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2207

Ex 2213

2207

Postal Unit 34: 1945 (29 July) envelope to Poseh bearing 1945 military stamp, 1931-37 $1 and $5 Sun Yat Sen commemorative, tied by superb strikes of Unit 34 c.d.s. Fine and very scarce. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

2208

Postal Unit 502: 1945 (5 Mar.) stampless envelope registered from military P.O. 502 in Burma, to Chengtu bearing Chungking and Chengtu dotted circle datestamps and bearing, on the reverse, bilingual “C.C.C./PASSED” censor handstamp in violet; some pin holes and other faults at right. A good cover sent from the army in Burma. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Official 2209

1930-40’s, a group of large Official covers bearing various Sun Yat Sen adhesives (including Silver Yuan) cancelled by either Szechwan or Chengtu c.d.s.; usual soiling and faults. (4 covers)

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Kiaochow - Tsinan Railway: 1912 (Dec.) picture postcard to Russia bearing, on the picture side, Republic 2c. tied by the despatch c.d.s., the address side with Fangtze c.d.s., two strikes of Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. (13.12) and, in the centre, a good strike of the rare Train Post Office c.d.s. Only two examples of this postmark are known (the other on C.I.P. 1c. stationery card). Photo HK$120,000-140,000 Registered and Express Mail

2211

2212

1943, a group of covers bearing 1941 registration or express stamps with registered (4) including from Chungwei to Chengtu, from Shansien to Minhow, from Yunnan to Chengtu and from Fukien to Minhow; express and from Kweichow to Kweiyang. A good group. (6 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1947-49, a group of inflation period, internal registered mail, most are Gold Yuan period, some double registered and airmail, showing a good variety of rates, some with registered handstamps; a little mixed in places as usual. A good lot from this fascinating period of changing rates. (28 covers)

HK$8,000-10,000

Shanghai Emergency Postal Services 2213

1927 (25 Mar.) envelope to Amsterdam “via America” bearing G.B. K.G.V 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. tied by “FIELD POST OFFICE/1” c.d.s.; light vertical folding crease; fresh. Also a cover front with a similar cancellation and franking, addressed to Yorkshire “Via America”. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

This special service allowed civilians to use the military post office because of a postal strike which started on 25th May. The postage rate was 21⁄ 2d. and this service only lasted for a day and a half, closing at midday of 26th March, when the Chinese post office reopened Sven Hedin Expedition 2214

1930-33, a group of covers relating to the North-West Scientific Expedition which includes two registered covers to Miss Alma Hedin bearing sets of the special stamps, envelope to Miss Hedin, envelopes to Dr. Hedin in Peiping (4), Bexell covers to Varberg (2), letters to Dr. David Hummel in Kansu (5) and to Mrs Hummel in Stocksund (3) plus other covers either to or from members of the expedition, a few are with the original enclosure. An interesting lot of this important expedition. (24 covers)

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2215A

A middle period collection in album which includes 1940 4c. on 5c. variety double character, North-Eastern Provinces 1946-48 set with the better values, a few basic Liberated Areas issues including North-East 1950 Political Conference set, People’s Republic original prints set of 1949 Trade Unions, 1950 Political Conference, 1950 People’s Republic ($800 is used), First Anniversary set. Condition is typically mixed in places

HK$5,000-8,000

A small group of 1897 issues which includes Small Figures 1⁄ 2 c. on 3ca. showing the variety retouched “3”, Large Figures with values to 5c. on 5ca. Wide Setting and 4c. on 4ca.

Narrow Setting, also Revenue surcharges with values to 4c. on 3c. [7] showing broken kun; a very fresh lot with large part original gum (two are used); a couple of values with some slight thinning in the upper corners. (15)

HK$6,000-8,000

2216

A miscellaneous selection in carton which includes a filing box of first day covers, mostly illustrated 1986-94; an early to middle period collection on leaves from Large Dragon 3ca., some surcharges including Revenue small 2c. on 3c., duplicated Hsuan T’ung values with some better postmarks, I.C.P. and C.I.P. including postmark interest, Junks and many others; duplicated in stockbook including C.I.P. and middle period; other selection on leaves and packets. A very mixed lot but large quantity HK$10,000-12,000

2217

An old-time collection in six albums, strength in middle period, well written up with many detailed pen and ink illustrations. The collection includes 1894 Dowager 9ca. unused, some C.I.P. and Republic overprint values, 1909 Hsuan Tung set mint and used on special presentation card, 1912 commemoratives with both issues unused values to 20c., an attractive section of Junk issues with London print values to 30c. (5) mint, Sun Yat Sen issues, Martyrs with mint imprint blocks, Air issues, 1938-41 Chung Hwa and Dah Tung printings; 1942-43 Provincial Surcharges including resurcharges with some multiples including Anhwei, Honan and Hupei blocks of four, Yunnan strip of three, East Szechwan (2), 50c. surcharges including East Szechwan in a lower right corner block of eight, a useful range of 20c. surcharges with some blocks of four, later Sun Yat Sen issues; C.N.C. surcharges with some multiples mint and used, revalue surcharges and others; Provincials with North-East and others; Gold Yuan showing different colours and papers, a few varieties followed by a fine collection of the surcharges on the transport issues with several blocks, including corner blocks with the different printers, some varieties including imperf. between stamp and margin. A very clean and attractive collection; the skillful and detailed writing up means that this would make an ideal study collection for further development. Viewing is highly recommended HK$10,000-15,000

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2218

2219

Military Mail 2218

2219

2220

S.M.S. Kaiserin Elisabeth: 1901 (Apr.) picture postcard to Pola bearing a very fine strike of “K und K. KRIEGS-MARINE/S.M. SCHIFF KAISERIN ELISABETH” double-ring cachet with double eagle emblem in centre (type 1), in purple with straight-line “FELDPOST” at left and Pola 1901 (15 May) arrival datestamp at left; minor corner crease, exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

–– 1901 (3 June) picture postcard of Hankow bund, addressed to Pola and bearing a very fine strike of “K.u.K. KRIEGSMARINE/KAISERIN ELISABETH” c.d.s. in black, redirected to Baden with Pola and arrival c.d.s. (16.7) at left, manuscript “FELDPOST” in red crayon; very fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

–– 1900-01, a group of postcards to Pola, the first from Kobe with 4s. franking cancelled

by Kobe c.d.s., the others are stampless bearing fair to fine strikes of “K und K. KRIEGSMARINE/S.M. SCHIFF KAISERIN ELISABETH” double-ring cachet with double eagle emblem in centre (type 1), in purple (7) with straight-line “FELDPOST” and Pola arrival datestamp, two apparently from Nagasaki, and one bearing Japanese Post Office in China 1s. cancelled by “K.u.K. KRIEGSMARINE/KAISERIN ELISABETH” c.d.s. in black with the “FELDPOST” handstamp. A very good group. (9 cards) HK$10,000-12,000 This group includes a letter (with translation) from the recipient. They were sent to him by his father, who was an office on the Kaiserin Elisabeth which seved in China during the Boxer rebellion

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2221 I.P.O. Tieprint 2221

Peking: 1899 (11 Oct.) picture postcard to Vienna bearing C.I.P. 4c. tied by Peking bilingual c.d.s. and similar for Shanghai (16.10), Hong Kong 2c. carmine (2) with the diminutive Peking tieprint type 1 and Shanghai c.d.s., also Hong Kong transit and Vienna arrival (22.11); fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2221A China Expeditionary Force 2221A

1901 (2 Sept.) envelope to England bearing Q.V. 1a. tied by a good strike of “C.E.F. NO.3/INSET NO.3” despatch c.d.s.; the reverse with Base Office B, Base Office (22.9) and Camberley arrival c.d.s. (14.10); vertical crease. A good example of this scarce marking.

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2222 2222

2223

1860 (3 Aug.) neat stampless mourning envelope to Brest bearing a good strike of “CORPS c.d.s. with “10” rate mark alongside, the reverse with Marseilles to Lyon, Paris and arrival c.d.s.; horizontal crease at top and a few defects to the flap.

This cover was carried on the British ship “Cadiz” from Shanghai - the French packet service was not in operation until 1862. Photo

EXP CHINE/BAU CENTRAL”

HK$2,000-2,500

This mail was sent during the Second Opium War. The French Military base was stationed in Shanghai having left Hong Kong in April 1860

2223

1860 (18 Sept.) envelope to France “Via Suez et Marseilles” bearing Napoleon 40c. orange (mixed margins) tied by “CECB.CL” in lozenge of dots with a fine strike of “CORPS EXP.CHINE/BAU CENTRAL” and boxed “PD” alongside, the reverse with French transit and arrival c.d.s. A good covers paying the 40c. rate for a 71⁄ 2 gram prepaid officer’s letter and carried from Shanghai on the “Cadiz”. Also a cut into example of another 40c. with similar cancellation. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2224

2224

1860 (5 Nov.) stampless envelope to Brest bearing a good strike of “CORPS EXP CHINE/BAU CENTRAL” and handstruck “5” in black, the reverse with French transit and arrival c.d.s.; small defect to flap, otherwise good. Carried by the British ship “Cadiz” from Shanghai on 8th November. Photo 50 centimes is the single rate for an unpaid officer’s letter

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2225

1865 (22 Mar.) neat entire to Nagasaki bearing perforated Napoleon 20c. tied by a neat strike of gross chffires “5104” with French Post Office Shanghai despatch c.d.s. and boxed “PD” alongside, carried “pr steamer Union”, without further postal markings.

A very scarce cover carried by private mail via the American steamship ‘Union’ to Nagasaki. Very little mail is recorded carried by the American steamer, with known dates between 1865 and 1866. Photo HK$20,000-30,000 Ligne du Japan only began operating this route from 3rd September 1865. 20c. is the prepaid letter rate per 71⁄ 2 gramms carried by U.S. private ship

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Indo-China 2226

刂

Hoihow: 1906 1c. to 10f. set of seventeen, large part original gum; also Canton 1906 1c. to 10f., less 1f., large part original gum. S.G. 32-48, between 33-49. Photo

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2227

I.P.O. Tieprints 2227

Wuhu: 1899 (27 June) envelope to New York bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 5c. pair cancelled by a neat and single strike of the pa-kua, Yokohama datestamp (date inverted), Vancouver and arrival c.d.s. of Brooklyn; the front with a superb strike of the Wuhu bilingual c.d.s. (a very early date) with Japan 10s. Koban with a superb strike of the Wuhu tieprint and cancelled “SHANGHAI/I.J.P.O.� c.d.s.; readdressed on arrival. A stunning and delightful example of this rare tieprint (Webb RRR). Photo HK$20,000-30,000 PROVENANCE:

Major Richard Pratt, January 2008

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Ex 2228 2228

Peking: 1909 (2 Apr.) two China third issue postal stationery 1c. green cards to England bearing Kitai 2k. (2, one card missing one) tied by Peking type 7B c.d.s. with a second strike alongside. Fine and unusual use of these stationery cards. Illustrations of ornate birds on the reverse. (2). Photo

2230

2229

2229

2230

Shanghai: 1902 (15 Aug.) China first issue 1c. postal stationery card to Belgium bearing 5k. kitai tied by Shanghai first type c.d.s. with a second strike on lower corner, the adhesive also tied by Brussels arrival c.d.s. (19.9); hand-drawn illustration on the reverse.

Some light soiling, good use of the postal stationery card. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Tientsin: 1916 (5 Nov.) first Junk 1c. postal stationery card to Russia bearing Russia 10k. tied by Tientsin type 6 c.d.s. with a second strike alongside and with boxed censor handstamp; unusual use of this stationery card. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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2232

Incoming Mail 2231

2232

1907 (12 July) picture postcard to Shanghai bearing 4k. carmine tied by Vladivostok despatch c.d.s. with a second strike alongside with small type 5a arrival c.d.s. and Shanghai local post c.d.s. (31.7). Good. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1918 3k. stationery card uprated with imperf. 2k. and 15k. cancelled by Sslasskoe despatch c.d.s., addressed to Peking with the arrival c.d.s.; the adhesives also tied by censor handstamp. Good. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

U.S. POST OFFICE

2233

2233

1922 (12 May) local Shanghai cover bearing 2c. on 1c. to 16c. on 8c. tied by duplex cancellations; philatelic. Photo

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JAPAN 2234

1911 Royal Visit to Portsmouth of the Japanese Battle Cruiser H.I.J.M.S. ‘Kurami’ en route to Portsmouth for the Coronation of King George V, to be attended by Prince Higashi Fushimi Yorihito. A collection of letters from a young seaman on board this trip to his fiancée or her parents in Fukushima prefecture. The collection of letters commences whilst the ‘Karuma’ was still in port in Yokosuka, the second letter giving a full and detailed itinerary of the voyage. The following nineteen letters were all sent in closed bags back to Japan, each bearing handstruck or manuscript “Battleship Mail” in red with unframed (8) boxed type (4) and manuscript (7), these being sent from Singapore, Colombo, Port Said, Gibraltar (2), Dover (2), Barrow, Rosyth, Le Havre (2), Toulon, Civitavecchia, Malta (4), Port Said and Colombo, the final item is a picture postcard of the warship sent on its return to Yokosuka. A highly important and desirable collection as all mail bearing the warship mail marking is particularly scarce. All are franked at 3s. apart from the postcards (7) which bear 11⁄ 2 s. franking and are cancelled on arrival at Kobe or Tsuruga. (23 covers). Photo HK$50,000-60,000

H.I.J.M.S. ‘Kurami’

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Postal Stationery 2235

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International Postcards: 1877 3s., 5s. and 6s. overprinted mihon, very fresh and fine.

JSCA FC1-3. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

Collections and Ranges 2236

A small selection of covers and cards which includes envelope to England cancelled by fine strikes of “OHIYO-MARU/SEA POST” in violet, 1906 official postcards (4) including one illustrating field post offices, plus others. Condition is mixed. (18)

HK$1,000-1,500

French Post Office 2237

1867 (11 Sept.) entire letter to Lyon “p Phase” bearing a pair of perforated Napoleon 80c. cancelled by gross chiffres “5118” with “YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANCAIS” despatch c.d.s., boxed “PD” and faint “FORWARDED BY/JAMES C. FRASER & CO/YOKOHAMA” in red, used as the company handstamp, the reverse with French transit and arrival (4.11) c.d.s.; a light horizontal filing crease, a fresh and very attractive cover. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 This letter was carried from Yokhama to Shanghai on the ‘Phase’ (12.9) of the Ligne S packet setvice, from Shanghai to Hong Kong (18.9) by the ‘Dupliex’ of the Ligne R service and from Hong Kong to to Marseilles by ‘Alphee’ and ‘Moeris’ of the Ligne N service. The French Ligne R and Ligne S began to provide packet services from January 1867. This is early usage of these services and one of only a handful of covers recorded being carried on both services

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JAPANESE MILITARY MAIL

1894-95 SINO-JAPANESE WAR

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Field Post Office No. 3: 1894 (1 Nov.) Japan 1s. stationery card to Youngsan, cancelled

by Nagasaki bisected dater with a second strike at foot, and a very fine strike of the Field Post Office bisected dater in red. Fine and scarce. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

Field Post Office No. 5: 1894 (19 Oct.) Japan 1s. stationery card to Nagasaki, from 1st Field Hospital in Hwangju cancelled by a good strike of the Field Post Office bisected dater in orange-red with arrival bisected dater alongside. Fine and scarce. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

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RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1904-05 Japan 2240

1904-06, a collection of covers from the military units which were still located in Japan with stampless “Military Mail”, postcards, stamped mail including registered and several with unit handstamps; all are addressed within Japan. (11 covers) HK$3,000-4,000 Korea

2241

F.P.O. No.1: 1904 (18 Dec.) Japanese picture postcard of “our artillery at Teholi-ssu” with printed Free Military Letter in black and bearing a fine strike F.P.O. no.1 at foot; fine. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2242

F.P.O. No.2: 1905 (24 Jan.) stampless envelope bearing a good strike of F.P.O. no.2 at Haeju and bearing handstamped “On Military Service” in red letters; some patches of surface damage; fresh.

Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2243

F.P.O. No.3: 1905 (6 Sept.) second type military postcard in red to Karihagun, Japan and cancelled by a very fine strike of F.P.O. no.3, when the field offices were on the move, and with Military mail handstamp in red. No message on the reverse, good to fine. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2244

F.P.O. 2, 3 and 7: 1905, a group of covers and cards used when the offices were on the move, with no.2 (Hamheung) used in February with “On Military Service” written in black ink; no.2 (Hoeryeong) used in October; no.3 (Kyeongseong) on printed letter card and dated 1905 (8 July), the earliest know item from this Field Office in Kyeongseong; no.3 Occupation Army, Eastern Sector (Puko) with “On Military Service” written in black ink dated 1905 (21 Sept.); and no.7 (Yongampo) bearing a fine circular strike of the Unit handstamp in red, dated 1905 (19 Jan.), a very scarce cover as the office was open here for only a very short time. A scarce and interesting lot. (5 covers).

Photo HK$4,000-5,000

2245

F.P.O. 3 to 11: 1904, a collection of covers and cards featuring different Field Post Offices including no.3 (Charyeonggwan) on military postcard and letter; no.6 (Chinnampo) on military card and letter; no.7 (Sugcheon) on letters (4) and cards (2) dated between June and September; no.7 (Anju) on letters (2) dated October and sent when the army was on the move north; no.9 (Pyeongyang) on letter; no.10 (unknown location) on letter and no.11 (unknown) on letter sent within Korea and on blue military card; generally good to fine. An interesting and desirable collection. (18 covers) HK$10,000-12,000

2246

F.P.O. No.7: 1904-05, a group of four stampless covers from Chinnampo, each with printed or handstruck “On Military Service”, two of the covers are with the Field Post Office postmark, one was sent by an officer in the civilian mail (free for the army) and the last, dated 1905 was sent by a soldier in the 2nd Division when they reached Chinnampo, by this time the Field Post Office had been closed and this was put in the civilian mail. A good group. (4 covers) HK$2,000-2,500

2247

Civilian Posts: 1904 (27 June) first type military postcard in blue to Shimane, Japan and cancelled

by Ninsen bisected circle and showing the censor chop. Sent from the Provisional Military Railway Control Dept.; good to fine. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2248

–– A group of covers and cards with 1903 11⁄ 2 s. stationery card from a member of the Pusan Garrison Force; the following are 1904 stampless letters are marked “On Military Service” and sent from Masan (Mar.), Seoul (Apr.), Kyeongseong (Nov.), Weonsan (Dec.) and Haeju (Dec.); fair to fine. A good group with some scarce early usage. (6 covers) HK$3,000-4,000

2249

–– 1905-06, bisected native datestamp; a collection of stampless covers and cards including a letter from the Commiserate of the Occupation Army in Incheon, other covers from Chuncheon (2), Kangge, Haeju, Cheongjin, Mapo, Yeongheung (2), Hoeryeong, (4), Chinnampo, Kaeseon on military card, Pyeongyang with square unit handstamp, Weonsan (2), Kyeongseong (2), Taegu (2), a picture postcard from the special military railway Yongsan and a letter without despatch c.d.s. but with circular unit handstamp in red. A good group. (24 covers) HK$8,000-10,000

2250

–– 1906-09, trisected circle datestamp; a collection of these later covers and cards used during the Residency General Period, which includes Hamheung with circular unit seal in red, Hanseon on Japan 11⁄ 2 s. stationery card, Hoeryeong (3), Kaeson with unit handstamp in red, Kangweondo, Kyeongseong (4), three with fine strikes of unit handstamps in red, Pyeongyang (3), Seodaemum (2) with different unit seals in red, Shineuiju (2), one with unit handstamp, Tancheon-gun, Uiju, Weonsan (2), Yeonghae, Yongampo with a fine unit seal, and Yongsan (3) one with fine unit handstamp. Many are used within Korea. A very good collection. (27 covers) HK$8,000-10,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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Manchuria Japanese 1st Army 2251

F.P.O.: 1904, a group of covers with no.1 which is very rare (this is the only item of mail recorded), the location and dates of use are unknown; no.2 dated 1904 (6 Dec.) which is the earliest date recorded; no.6; no.7 (4) (Sha-ning p’u), the first dated 1904 (26 Oct.), the earliest recorded date; no.8 (2); no.10 (2) (Sha-ning ‘u); and no.14 (Sha-hsu-t’u) dated 1904 (2 Nov.) which is the earliest recorded date. A very good group. (13 covers). Photo HK$5,000-8,000

2252

— 1905; a group of covers with no.2 (2) (unknown location); no.7 (4) (Sha-ning-p’u) including a lettersheet and one other. (7 covers) HK$2,000-2,500 Japanese 2nd Army

2253

F.P.O.: 1904, a group of covers with no.1 (unknown location); no.3 (Hung-ling-pao) (2); no.3 (Liu-li-t’un) (2) red band covers; no.4 (Hai-ch’eng-peimen-wai) (4); no.5 (Hai-ch’eng) (2) one dated 1904 (27 Oct.) the latest recorded date; no.10 and others. (14 covers) HK$4,000-5,000

2254

— 1905; a group of covers including no.1 sent to a prisoner of war camp; no.3 (3) (Liu-li-t’un) including two with patriotic illustrations; no.6; no.7 (2); no.10; no.12 (3) and two others, one illustrated with rifle and other military equipment. (13 covers) HK$4,000-5,000 Japanese 3rd Army

2255

F.P.O.: 1904, a group of covers from the offices in Port Arthur, with no.1 (7) two with unit handstamps; no.2 (5) two with unit handstamps; and no.3 (4) including unit handstamps.

A good group from this popular location. (16 covers) HK$5,000-8,000 Japanese 3rd and 4th Army

2256

F.P.O.: 1904-05, a group of covers with 3rd Army nos. 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2); 4th Army nos. 5 and 7 plus incoming letter from Japan. (7 covers) HK$2,000-2,500 Japanese Army, Other Units

2257

1904, a diverse group with 4th Army F.P.O.1 (Ying-k’ou) on illustrated envelope, no.3 (Hsi-much’eng) dated 1904 (9 Aug.) the earliest date for this office; no.2 of the 10th Division (Hsiuyen) on incoming cover, returned to Japan, Navy mail from the cruiser ‘Naniwa’ in the waters off Port Arthur. Items from the Liaotung Garrison with F.P.O. numbers 2, 6 and 11. (8 covers) HK$3,000-4,000

2258

F.P.O.: 1905-06 selection of covers with no.10 (Chin-chou); no.17 (Mukden); no.25 (T’ieh-lup’u) on military postcard with unit handstamp; Temporary Bureau 38 (Darien) (2) on postcards; a good group. (5 cards) HK$2,000-2,500

Kwantung Presidency

Liaotung Garrison 2259

F.P.O.: 1905; a collection of covers with no.1 (Ta-lien) (3); no.4 (Port Arthur); no.13 (Fenghuang-ch’eng) from the military light railway unit; no.18 (Kao-li-t’un) (2), one sent to the Liaotung Commisariat; and Field Post Relay Station no.1; a good group. (8 covers) HK$2,500-3,000 Sakhalin Island

2260

F.P.O.: 1905; a group of covers with no.2 (2); no.3 and other items from the 13th Division.

(7 covers) HK$2,500-3,000 Place Name Postmarks

2261

1905-09, a collection of covers on leaves with examples from Ch’ang-t’u, Hai-ch’eng on postcard with unit handstamp, Kung-chu-ling (2), one incoming, Liaoyang, Port Arthur, Pen-i-fu with unit handstamp, Szu-fang-t’ai (2) one with unit handstamp, Wa-fang-tien (3) two with large unit handstamp, Yalu River Army on patriotic envelope cancelled F.P.O. 2 and with unit handstamp and a redirected envelope from an ammunition train. (14 covers) HK$5,000-6,000 Photo for lot 2251 appears on page 79 WWW.SPINK.COM

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Korea - Residency General Period Uch’eso Cancellations 2262

1906 (6 June) stampless envelope to Yamada bearing a very good strike of the first type bisected circle datestamp of Mumgyeong with the characters kan and rin at top and foot of the postmark, with comb-type triseced postmark (12.6) and two Japanese arrival bisected datestamps. The cover with two strikes of Military Mail and one strike of Personal struck in red. The type I Uch’eso cancellation was in use between July 1906 to December 1906, but very few examples have been recorded. In fact only three examples are recorded on military mail covers. Photo HK$35,000-40,000 The annexation of Korea with outright control by the Japanese began on 1st February 1906. The Resident-General was invested with full authority in regard to Korea’s diplomacy, domestic administration and military mail.

2263

1908 (11 Jan.) stampless envelope to Osaka bearing a good strike of type 2 Uch’eso trisected circle of Incheon with good strikes of handstruck Military Mail and circular handstamp of the scarce Icheon Garrison, both in red; small opening fault, nevertheless a fine and important officer’s letter. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 The type 2 datestamp was in use between December 1906 and February 1908.

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1908 (25 Aug.) stampless military cover to Shinshu bearing a faint strike of type 3 Uch’eso c.d.s. of Iweon with a light strike of handstruck Military Mail in red, the reverse with comb-type arrival c.d.s. (5.9); a few edge faults. Scarce. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

The third type datestamp was in use between March 1908 and November 1911 and were usually allocted to provisional or temporary postal stations and are scarce, even on commercial mail

2265

1909 (13 Jan.) stampless envelope to Shimane Prefecture bearing a good strike of the type 3 Uch’eso datestamp of Kapyeon and showing manuscript Military Mail on red ink and with arrival bisected datestamp of Izumo. A fine and important cover from a member of the military police. Photo

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1909 (6 Feb.) stampless envelope to Kyoto bearing a fair strike of Uch’eso type 3 c.d.s. of Sancheon with red handstamps for Military Mail (part strike), Urgent and Personal and with faint arrival backstamp; trivial edge faults, a fine and attractive cover. Photo

HK$9,000-10,000

1909 (4 Apr.) stampless envelope to Yeongcheon in Korea bearing a good strike of third type Uch’eso datestamp of Chirye and showing fine strikes of boxed Military Mail and Personal in red and showing a fine strike of the comb-type arrival datestamp on the reverse. A good cover. Photo

HK$9,000-10,000

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1909 (19 Oct.) stampless envelope to Ihara bearing a fine strike of Cheongum Uch’eso type 3 datestamp with a good strike of Military Mail and showing arrival datestamp at foot; fine. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2269

1909 (26 Dec.) military stampless postcard to Hekikai bearing a fair strike of Uch’eso type 3 datestamp of Imsil along with fair strikes of boxed Military Mail and a light strike of boxed Imsil Garrison; some light creasing. A good card. Photo

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1910 (11 Apr.) military postcard to Hamana bearing a very fine strike of Uch’eso type 3 datestamp of Muchang with Military Mail handstamp in red with Hamana and Shizuoka (18.4) comb-type arrival c.d.s. at foot; diagonal crease and pin hole. Fresh and attractive.

Photo

HK$7,000-9,000

1910 (27 Aug.) stampless envelope to Yamagata bearing a good strike of Uch’eso type 3 datestamp of Inje with part boxed Military Mail in red and with comb-type arrival at foot; fine. Photo

HK$9,000-10,000

1911 (5 Sept.) envelope to Nagoya bearing 1910 Military Frank 11⁄ 2 s. rosine, perf.111⁄ 2 tied by a good strike of Uch’eso type 3 datestamp of Sunheung; a fine and rare cover, thought to be the only example of the military frank stamp used in Sunheung. Rare usage.

Photo HK$15,000-18,000

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Ex 2273

Korea 2273

1900-10, part of an exhibition collection including good examples of the scarce post Sino-Japanese war from military police on 11⁄ 2 s. stationery card and 3s. franked covers (2); a 1904 11⁄ 2 s. postcard sent in the civilian post at Incheon but bearing the “On Military Service” handstamp; 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War with examples from the 1st Army (4) from F.P.O. 6 and 8; a good group from the Korean Occupation Army with many of the different F.P.O’s, one with error of the date slugs inverted (rare), postcard from Jeodo Island, money transfer receipts (2), some covers sent to other Army units including serving in Manchuria, 11⁄ 2 s. stationery card returned to sender, the earliest recorded example of F.P.O.7 at Immyong and others from this scarce office (7) and the scarce no.9 at Iweon which was only open for two weeks; covers from the Japanese Army Rear 2nd Division with different F.P.O’s including the scarce no.2 at Kyeongseong, no.3 at Puko, no.4 at Yuseong (2), and no.5 at Yuseong; Occupation Army Eastern Sector with different F.P.O’s including mail to Manchuria and Taiwan; the Regency General period including a commemorative cancellation of the visit of the British China squadron, a card from the military mapping department, covers to Musan and other offices in Korea; concluding with two covers from the Annexation period (2). A very good and interesting collection which is well written up and would make an ideal lot for the specialist or for further development. (68 covers). Photo HK$30,000-40,000

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1918-22 Japanese Intervention Forces in Siberia 2274

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F.P.O. 15 (Iman): 1920 (27 June) military card from a soldier in the 14th Division, cancelled by a fine strike of the field office c.d.s.; the earliest recorded example.

Also unused card. Fine. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

F.P.O. 15 (Iman): 1920 (21 Oct.) picture postcard to Japan with Military Mail� handstamp and cancelled by a good strike of the field office c.d.s., late usuage of this office which was only open for four months; good

HK$800-1,000

A group of military mail cards to Japan with a variety of cancellations. Fair to fine.

(7 cards)

HK$1,800-2,400

A group of military mail cards to Japan with a variety of cancellations. Fair to fine.

(7 cards)

HK$1,500-2,000

10s. banknote used by the Japanese forces with legends in Japanese and Russian; creased and soiled. Rare. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

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KOREA

2279 Imperial Japanese Post Office 2279

1885 (15 Nov.) envelope to Boston bearing Koban 5s. light blue (torn) tied by a fair strike of type DK Fusan-po c.d.s. with Koog at top, a second strike alongside with Nagasaki (28.11) and Yokohama (5.12) transit c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with San Francisco (19.12) and arrival (26.12) c.d.s. Fresh and attractive. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

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1890 (27 Nov.) double-rate envelope to New York “Via Japan” bearing Koban 5s. blue (2) tied by fine strikes of the Ninsen bisected circle with Kobe (1.12) and Yokohama (2.12) transit c.d.s. plus a faint customs handstamp, the reverse with San Francisco and Port Jefferson arrival datestamps; light peripheral creasing and water staining on the reverse. Photo

HK$5,000-8,000

1896 (10 Apr.) envelope to New York bearing Koban 5s. light blue tied by a good strike of “NINSEN/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. in brownish black with indistinct Kobe (14.4) alongside, the reverse with Yokohama (16.4) and New York (4.5) datestamps; good. Photo

HK$3,500-4,000

1897 (20 July) opened-out envelope to the French Legation in Seoul bearing Koban 2s. rose tied by a fair strike of Ninsen bisected datestamp in brownish black, underpaid and bearing two good strikes of Ninsen boxed Postage Due handstamp, with right margin Koban 4s. bistre tied by a fine strike of Seoul boxed Postage Due handstamp and, on the reverse, a fine strike of Seoul bisected arrival datestamp. Fine and scarce. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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2283 1895-98 “Tae Geuk� Issue 2283

1896 (22 May) local Chemulpo registered envelope bearing 5p. to 50p. set of four tied by type IIB datestamp with the local boxed registration handstamp in red and brush strokes at foot; the cover with a vertical filing crease in centre (clear of the adhesives) and some paper adherences on reverse. 50p. is first printing. A scarce cover bearing all of the values. Note that there is also an unused set stuck inside the envelope. Photo HK$35,000-40,000 89

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1898 (Nov.) opened-out envelope to New York bearing, on the address side, 50p. uncancelled but with small blue crayon circles at each corner, indicating that the stamp is not valid for postage; the reverse with Japan Koban 10s. tied by “NINSEN/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s.

(10.11). Yokohama (28.11) and San Francisco (16.12) transit plus Winfield arrival (21.12). A fine and important cover. Photo HK$60,000-80,000

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1900 (18 Jan.) German Gruss Aus Korea picture postcard to Germany bearing 1895 10p. first printing cancelled by a fine and central strike of the French, type 4 “SEOUL/COREE� c.d.s. with a second strike alongside and Berlin arrival; a couple of small adherences around the stamp, otherwise very fine. Very early use of this cancellation. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

2286 2286

1900 (13 Dec.) flimsy envelope to Seattle bearing 50p. cancelled by Seoul type 4 c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, the reverse with San Francisco (2.2) and Seattle (5.2) machine postmarks; two small tears at right, otherwise very fresh and fine. Photo HK$12,000-15,000

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1897 “Tai-Han” Overprint Issue 2287

Metal Handstamp: a selection of handstamps in red showing different datestamps and includes the rare variety 50p. vertical pair perf.71⁄ 2 between in a block of four, cancelled by Hansung datestamp. A good lot. (16).

Photo HK$8,000-10,000

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Ex 2287

2288 1899-1900 One Poon Surcharge 2288

1900 (31 Mar.) opened-out envelope used locally in Seoul bearing 1(p.) on 5p.

“Tai-Han” first printing single, block of four and, on the reverse, a block of fifteen with large “1”; the single stamp with defect, otherwise a fine and rare cover. Philatelic but the largest multiple of the surcharge on first printing. Photo HK$120,000-150,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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1902-03 “Cheon” Surcharges 2289 ័

Type 1A: 3ch. on 50p. forty-nine examples on piece with blocks of 12 (2), 9 (2) strips of 4 and 3, cancelled by Pusan 1905 (19 Aug.) bisected circle datestamp; good to fine.

A very rare piece and an outstanding item of the highest calibre - multiples of any size are rare, this block being quite remarkable. S.G.49, £31,850 as singles. Photo HK$150,000-200,000

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2290 2290

1905 2ch. Provisional: 1905 (19 Jan) picture postcard to Copenhagen “Via U.S.A.” bearing pair of type II 1ch. on 25p. with additional figure handstamp to make 2ch. on 25p., tied by Chemulpo c.d.s. with Moji (24.1) and arrival c.d.s. (1.3). A rare and interesting provisional which was required in 1905 when there was a shortage of 2ch. stamps. Photo HK$20,000-25,000

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Type IV: 1903 (30 May) opened out, commercial envelope to Boston bearing type IV 1ch. on 25p. (3) and 3ch. on 50p. horizontal pair and, on the reverse, Plum Blossom 2re. strip of five, cancelled by Chemulpo type 4 c.d.s. along with Seattle machine cancellation.

Fine and scarce. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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2294

1900-03 Plum Blossom Issue 2292

1900 (1 Dec.) envelope to U.S.A. bearing 2ch. and 3ch. with 1895 “Tae Geuk� first printing 25p. tied by Seoul type 4 c.d.s.; some wrinkling at sides, the reverse with Chemulpo, San Francisco and arrival c.d.s. Fine and a good combination with the first printing. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

2293

1902 opened-out wrapper to New York bearing 2re. grey in a left margin block of ten, cancelled by Seoul type 4 c.d.s.; a couple of trivial imperfections do not detract from this important printed paper rate cover. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

2294

1902 (May) long, turquoise envelope to Nebraska, from the Legation of the United States of America bearing 10ch. perf.11 tied by Washington (4.6) duplex, with Freemont arrival on reverse. Scarce diplomatic mail. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

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1903 Imperial Falcon Issue 2295

2296

2297

1904 (26 May) picture postcard to Copenhagen bearing 2ch. Falcon tied by Chemulpo and sent via Tsingtau with transit c.d.s. (28.5) in lower corner and arrival c.d.s. (11.7).

Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1905 (1 Apr.) envelope to Ohio bearing 10ch. Falcon tied by Seoul type 4 c.d.s. with Seattle and Tiffin arrival machine cancellation on reverse; segment missing from the back.

Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1905 (4 Mar.) opened-out envelope to Paris bearing 6ch. Falcon plus, on the reverse, 3ch. Falcon with Plum Blossom 1ch. and 2re. (overpayment) tied by Seoul type 4 c.d.s., with French Shanghai (20.3) and Paris arrival c.d.s. (21.4); a couple of small edge faults but an unusual wooden envelope. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

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Amalgamation of Japanese and Korean Postal Services 2298

2299

A small group with 1903 Plum Blossom 50ch., 1wn. and 2wn. (pulled perf.), Emperor’s Accession 3ch. imperforate, from presentation booklets (tiny blue ink mark at foot) plus 1905 picture postcard to Germany bearing Falcon 5ch. tied by “SEOUL/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s.

Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1905 (24 Sept.) picture postcard to U.S.A. bearing, on the picture side, Plum Blossom 2ch. tied by a good strike of “CHEMULPO/I.J.P. . .O.” c.d.s. in black; good to fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Cancellations 2300

Masan: 1902 (21 July) envelope to Germany bearing 1s., 3s. (3) and 10s. tied by good strikes of the Masan bisected circle, the reverse with Yokohama (27.7), New York (18.8) and Cothen (28.8) arrival c.d.s.; fine. Photo

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2300

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2301 2301

Mokpo: 1902 (27 July) 11⁄ 2 s. postal stationery card to Ohtsu, Japan cancelled by a fine strike of the Mokpo bisected circle with arrival datestamp at side. Fine. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2302 2302

–– 1904 (15 Jan.) envelope to Kobe bearing pair of Falcon 2ch. green cancelled by a light strike of the type 4 c.d.s. with a second strike alongside (ink improvements), a fine strike of Japanese Mokpo datestamp and faint arrival; two vertical creases. A very good cover.

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Pusan: 1904 (16 Jan.) 11â „ 2 . postal stationery card to Kyoto cancelled by a fine strike of Pusan bisected circle with arrival c.d.s. at side; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2304

2304

Pyongyang: 1901 (27 Feb.) envelope to New York bearing Plum Blossom 2ch., 3ch. and 5ch. tied by good strikes of the bisected circle with Seoul (5.3) transit alongside, the reverse with further despatch, San Francisco and Maddison Square machine postmarks.

Good to fine and an attractive three-colour franking. Photo

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2305

2306

Pyongyang: 1901 (1 July) envelope to Ohio bearing, on the reverse, Plum Blossom 1ch. and 3ch. (3) tied by the bisected circle with a further strike alongside with Chemulpo type 4 and Grafton arrival c.d.s. and dumb cork cross. Fine. Photo

Seongjin: 1902 (25 June) picture postcard of the sea routes around Japan and Korea, to Belgium bearing 4s. rosine tied by a fine strike of Seongjin bisected circle with Nagasaki c.d.s. overstruck by Yokohama c.d.s. and Brussels arrival; light vertical crease, otherwise fresh and fine. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

1950-53 Korean War 2307

A group of stampless covers from military personnel with examples of F.P.O. 92, unit 152 with censor handstamp; F.P.O. 103, unit 155 with censor handstamp; F.P.O.105, unit 155 with censor handstamp; fair to fine. (covers 3) HK$2,000-2,500

2306

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MACAO

2309

2308 2308

1834 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Canton bearing, on the back flap, neat manuscript “10.Cents” in pencil and ink brush strokes on the opposite flap; a rather heavy horizontal filing fold does not really detract from this important cover. This marking is believed to be the payment to the Boat Office at Macao or the rate charged by a private mail company. Photo

HK$6,000-12,000

A similar manscript marking was offered in our auction of January 2012, that cover was dated 1834 (24 Sept.) and that marking was in red ink.

2309

2310

1835 (25 Mar.) Wetmore entire, written in Portuguese with an English translation on the following page, carried privately and bearing three different sets of brush strokes on the reverse; horizontal filing crease. Unusual and interesting. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

1835 (1 June) Wetmore entire to Canton with manuscript “pr favor of John Middleton Esq.” and showing ink brush strokes on the reverse. The contents refer to changes in the British parliament and noting that the consumption of gunpowder in England has been small; concluding with, “I heard last night (between you & I) that Johnston of Jardines house had shipped largely this year to the U.S. he came in at the lowest price ...”

HK$1,500-2,000

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2311 2311

1836 (c.) entire Sturgis letter to Macao per “Union” showing on the flap (which opens well for display) a very fine strike of “BOAT OFFICE/MACAO/10 Cents” in red and showing some pencil delivery characters. A fresh and fine letter from Canton, in exceptional condition. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

2312

1836-39 two Wetmore entires from the same correspondence, both bearing short ink brush strokes, one on the reverse as usual, the second on the address side. (2 covers)

HK$2,500-3,000

1839 (24 Feb.) Wetmore entire to Canton, carried privately and bearing two sets of brush strokes on the reverse; horizontal filing crease

HK$1,500-2,000

2313

1840 (3 Nov.) wrapper endorsed as from Macao to London “P.O. Mail Via Suez & Marseilles” and rated at “7/-” in black ink and boxed “INDIA” handstamp in red, the reverse with a fine strike of oval “FORWARDED BY/LYALL MATHESON/CALCUTTA” with manuscript date “17/12/40”, boxed “CALCUTTA/STEAM LETTER Paid” datestamp in red and London arrival (8.2); vertical filing crease and reinforced folds. An unusual routing and a very early letter. Ex. Lee Scamp. Photo The additional direction instruction via Marseilles meant that this was carried by French mail, so attracting the additional postage. However, this was eventually sent by the British packet ‘Oriental’ which was damaged by a storm en route to Malta

2314

HK$5,000-8,000

Postal Orders 2315

P ᔛ

1913 without value to $10 set of eight with values in patacas and dollars, each with two counterfoil slips (rouletted) and numbered “000:001”; four of the counterfoil slips have become detached. Believed to be a unique set. Photo HK$15,000-30,000 These sets are very similar to the postal orders produced for use in Portugal. Apparently these sets were produced for the Minister of the Colonies for consideration, but not adopted WWW.SPINK.COM

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2315

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2316

2316

ᔛ P

1913 without value to $10 set of eight with values in patacas and dollars, each with two counterfoil slips (perforated) and numbered “000:000”; fine. Believed to be a unique set.

Photo HK$15,000-30,000

2317

2317

ᔛ P

1913 25a. to $10 set of six with values in patacas and shillings, each with two counterfoil slips (perforated) and numbered “000:000”; fine. A slightly different fount to the previous set with values. Believed to be a unique set. Photo HK$15,000-30,000

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刂 ᔛ

1936-37, complete booklets containing ten panes of 2f. and five panes of 4f. respectively, fine with original seals. CSS BK4, 6

HK$2,000-2,500

MONGOLIA

2319

2320

Russian Post Office 2319

1882 (18 Jan.) opened-out red band cover to Peking (31.1) bearing Russian Arms 1k. and 7k. tied by “URGA/18.I.19.88/posthorn” oval with a second strike on reverse; good to fine. An appealing cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo HK$50,000-60,000

2320

1884 (9 Feb.) red band envelope to Peking bearing, on the reverse, 7k. tied by a fine strike of the Urga posthorn dated oval type IIB; fine for these covers. Photo

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2321

2322

1899 (29 Apr.) opened-out red band cover from Kiakhta to Urga bearing, on the reverse, Russian Arms 3k. and 4k. tied by “TROITSKOSAVSK 4” c.d.s. (18.4) with a second strike alongside and a neat strike of Russian handstamp To Urga in red. A fine and scarce incoming cover. Photo HK$40,000-45,000 PROVENANCE:

E.M. Tolman, November 1985

2322

1909 (31 May) opened-out red band cover to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, Russian Arms 7k. tied by a good strike of the double-ring Urga Type IV c.d.s. code “a” with a second strike alongside and Kalgan arrival (8.6) on face; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2011).

Photo PROVENANCE:

W.H. Adgey Edgar, April 1971

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2324

2325

Chinese Post Office 2323

1912 (Apr.) red band cover from Tsetserleg to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, C.I.P. 2c. and 4c. tied by Urga type IIIa c.d.s. (26.4) with Kalgan arrival alongside (7.5), endorsed on the front, “by courtesy of the mailing horseride to Urga, then to Kalgan by Post Office�; a few light age marks. A fine and unusual cover. Photo HK$18,000-20,000

2324

1912 (17 Dec.) red band cover to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, 1912 Statistical Department 3c. (2) tied by Urga type IIIa c.d.s. with a further strike on the address side and indistinct Kalgan arrival. A good cover. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1914 (23 Oct.) opened-out red band cover to Peking bearing, on the reverse, London Junk 1c. and 5c. tied by Urga bilingual c.d.s. type IIIb with indistinct Kalgan transit alongside. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1914-18, a group of four red band covers from Urga to Kalgan bearing 6c. or 8c. frankings, three covers bearing London print stamps which are scarce; condition is a little mixed in places. (4 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

2325

2326

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2327 Republic 2327

1925 (17 July) opened-out red band cover registered to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, first definitive 1c. (3), 2c., 5c. and 10c. (4) tied by fair strikes of boxed Altan Bulak datestamp and Kalgan arrival c.d.s. (30.7), the face with fine strikes of the boxed datestamp and registration handstamp. A fine cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo HK$25,000-30,000

2328 2328

1930 (31 Mar.) red band cover to Kalgan bearing, on the reverse, 1926-27 5m. and 20m. tied by Ulan Bator type IV c.d.s. with Kalgan arrival (23.4), a further strike of the despatch c.d.s. on the address side, Verkhoyansk (14.4) transit, Chinese Junk 1c. (2) and 4c. (2) tied by Harbin (17.4) c.d.s.; good. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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2329 1863 (3 July) stampless entire to Batavia “Via Hong Kong” with two rate marks including “4” in red ink, Russell & Sturgis company oval and Hong Kong Paid c.d.s. (9.7) in red, Hong Kong transit on the reverse; some light ageing but still good appearance. Photo

2329

HK$2,000-2,500

TAIWAN

2330 1886-95 Official 2330

刂

A selection of type 1 stamps on laid paper mounted on sheet, one without the control chop, three with single red control chops (different), two with two red control chops, one of these with numbers handstamp in black. Fresh and fine. Chan F2. (6). Photo For Black Flag Republic cover to Amoy, please see lot 2014 109

HK$8,000-10,000

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Japanese Island 2331

A collection of cancellations on Japanese stamps including 1909 envelope to Edinburgh and a good range of postmarks, mostly clear strikes, on various values. A good lot for further development. (72)

HK$5,000-6,000

Collections and Ranges 2332

A small accumulation on stock leaves and in packets which includes 1962 Ancient Chinese Paintings set unmounted mint, 1964 Taiwan Fruits (3), Industries (6), and many others.

Rather haphazard arrangement, so viewing is recommended

TIBET

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2336

Pre-Stamp Covers 2333

2334

2335

2336

1837 Amban cover to Rajendra Bikram Shah Dev, the King of Nepal, additional notation on reverse; some slight damage, nevertheless a good cover. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1848 (15 Nov.) Amban cover sent by S.H. Tuchang Tathin and Sri Chhutatarin Amban, addressed to Surendra Bikram Shav Dev, the King of Nepal; notation on reverse, “After the arrival of Kazis at Lhasa we will give the letter sent by Aphuwang, keeping it here for some days, we will dispatch to Kerong, Surat Sing, Letter no.13”. Some staining on the reverse and the usual creasing. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1867 (24 June) Amban cover with red seal, from His Highness Shree 3 Tuchang Tathin and His Highness Ching Tarin Amba, who was stationed in Lhasa, addressed to Surendra Sikram Shan Dev, the King of Nepal; written on the reverse is, “You go to Lhasa and carry on business with Amba according to the command of his Majesty. Suittarin Amba has been sent. Written to Aphu Wangla...”; some typical creasing of the cover. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

1901 large Amban cover with the original enclosure to the Governor of Nepal with Nepali notation on reverse; usual creasing and small stain in corner, otherwise fine and unusual with contents. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

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2337 British and Indian Post Office 2337

2338

2339

1909 (8 Jan.) envelope to Katmandu bearing India K.E.VII 1⁄ 2 a. tied by a fine strike of “GYANTSE TIBET/SILIGURI BASE” c.d.s., the reverse with Base Office (15.1) and Nepal (18.1) c.d.s.; some light peripheral soiling, good appearance. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

1952 (16 Apr.) envelope registered to U.S.A. bearing India K.G.VI 1r. tied by a fine strike of double-circle Gyantse c.d.s. with diamonds at sides and bearing the registration label type BR.10; also 1958 (6 Dec.) cover from Kalimpong to Lhasa bearing, on the reverse, a good strike of Yatung transit c.d.s. (2 covers)

HK$1,000-1,200

No Lot

2340 Chinese Post Office 2340

刂អ ᔛ B

1911 3p. on 1c. brownish orange, right pane of twenty, unmounted mint. Very fine.

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刂អ B

–– 1a. on 4c. orange-scarlet in a block of sixteen being two rows of the complete sheet with interpanneau margin, fine mint. Right pane [14] with constant variety. Some slight oxidation of colour at foot, nevertheless a scarce multiple. S.G. C3. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

Chinese People’s Post 2342

2343

Lhasa: 1960-98, an exceptional collection on covers, many to Nepal, showing a good variety of frankings and postmarks, several registered showing different types of label, 1977 to Kathmandu with “Received Damaged” at Peking, small postal agencies and Army District covers. A very good lot. (66 covers)

HK$8,000-10,000

Official Registered Covers: 1980-85, a group of covers “ADMINISTRATION DES POSTES/DE with two similar from Lhasa to Kodari with paper seal on reverse, and a cover from the Postal & Telegram Office with the “R” crossed through (creases); unusual. (3 covers)

HK$1,000-1,200

Propaganda Cards: 1960, a selection of coloured cards sent from Lhasa to different places in Tibet, each bearing 1955-56 Worker cancelled by Lhasa (14) Chinese/Tibetan c.d.s.; most feature children acting patriotically plus three cards of rural life printed in Peking; some light soiling. A good group. (17 cards)

HK$1,500-2,000

A selection of ephemera with 1961 pair of registration receipts from Lhasa to Nepal (scarce in multiples), two different telegram envelopes to Lhasa, 1961 telegram with Lhasa c.d.s. and a 1959 license for the export of Chinese ball tea to Tibet which is signed

by Tsepon Shakabpa (Secretary of Finance). (5 items)

HK$1,000-1,500

LA REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE CHINE”

2344

2345

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1846 (5 Jan.) single page letter sheet with illustrated valentine on lace-edged paper, addressed to H.M.S. Ibex, Hong Kong, China Seas, endorsed “Paid 1/-” in red ink with “RATHCORMAC” c.d.s., red tombstone Paid (8.1) of London over Dublin transit; stained and a small portion of the paper lace design missing at right. Very unusual for mail to the China Station. A charming and delightful greeting which, sadly, would not have reached the recipient in time for Valentine’s day. Rare and desirable. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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1846 (27 Feb.) entire letter to Boston from “Town of Victoria, Island of Hong Kong, Coast of China”, rated at “2/-” (for 1⁄ 2 ounce) and bears a fair strike of Hong Kong boxed “PAID” in red, London Paid c.d.s. and transit oval plus smudged Boston arrival (21.5), the reverse with a good strike of the type 9 open-top c.d.s. A fine and neat letter. Photo Carried on the Lady Mary Wood to Galle, Bentinck to Egypt, the maiden voyage of the Achilles to U.K. and on the Britannia to Boston

HK$2,000-2,500

2348 2348

1848 (5 July) long entire letter to Boston bearing a fair to good strike of the oval “FORWARDED BY/DRINKER & CO/HONGKONG” in red and, on the flap, part “LEMUEL GODDARD/LONDON” forwarding handstamp (part missing on opening) and with handstruck “24” in red applied in Boston for incoming British mail. An unusual and interesting retaliatory rate cover, especially without any other postal markings. Photo HK$10,000-15,000 1 The retalitory rate for ⁄ 2oz. mail from the U.K. was charged at 2/- with 1/- (or 24c.) paid to the British P.O. and the other 1/- as a retalitory rate collected for packet postage for the trans-Atlantic crossing to the U.S.A. This charge was only in force between July and December 1848. The new treaty, effective in January 1849, charged a new single rate of 8d. (or 16c.), the funds being kept by the country which was reaponsible for the crossing.

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1849 (29 Oct.) entire letter from Huth & Co in Canton to London “via Marseilles”, rated “2/7” and bearing a faint strike of “SHIP LETTER/VICTORIA-HONGKONG”, the flap bearing a light strike of the type 9 Hong Kong c.d.s.; vertical folding creases, good appearance.

The anticipated packet ship being obliterated as this was initially carried on the P&O ‘Pekin’. An unusual route and rate. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

The ‘Pekin’ was employed on the India to Hong Kong service

2350

1858-59, two envelopes addressed to U.S.A., both apparently carried privately without despatch markings; one was carried on “U.S.Ship ‘Portsmouth” with San Francisco c.d.s.

(20.11) and “SHIP” plus “12” handstamp, notation on the reverse indicates that the letter reach Washington on 15th December; the other cover bears San Francisco 1859 (3 June) arrival c.d.s. with “20” handstamp. Good to fine and these appear to be early trans-pacific mail. (2) covers. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

On 3 May 1856 the U.S.S. Portsmouth got underway for the Pacific. Under Commander Andrew H. Foote she reached Batavia 94 days later, whence she sailed to China. There she participated in the engagement with the Barrier Forts off Canton on 16-22 November 1856.

Ordered home in January 1858, she remained at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, until sailing for Africa again for a three year tour, 1859-61. Unusual battleship mail which was carried on the return journey to the U.S.A.

2351

1859 (22 Aug.) Augustine Heard entire to Boston “via Marseilles”, rated “2/4” overstruck by New York Am. Pkt c.d.s. (2.11) with handstruck “45” (this rate introduced in January 1857), the reverse with a neat strike of London transit c.d.s. in red (17.10); exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

The letter includes the news of peace between France and Austria as well as the expected increase in demand for American shipping as the English clippers were to concentrate on taking tea to England

2352

2353

1860 (7 May) a square envelope to Cambridge “Via Marseilles” and “Post Paid” rated “1/7” and “1/9” in red crayon with a neat strike of Hong Kong Paid c.d.s. in red, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch and Cambridge arrival c.d.s.; some wrinkling and soiling. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

1860 (5 Dec.) a wrapper from Shanghai to U.S.A. “Via Marseilles” bearing fine examples of handstruck “45” and “40/CENTS” with manuscript “1”, the reverse with neat strikes of Hong Kong (10.12, yeardate reversed), London (25.1) and “BOSTON.BR.PKT.” c.d.s.; light vertical filing crease. A fresh and very attractive cover. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

The letter was carried on the ‘Aden’, ‘Pekin’, ‘Colombo’ and ‘Valetta’ to London, then by Cunard Line to Boston; shortly before the outbreak of the civil war

2354

1865 (26 Mar.) wrapper to Bordeaux “via Marseilles”, with handstruck Per Messageries Imperiales Packet “Donnai” with handstruck “3” and a good strike of Suez packet transit datestamp in red, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch and arrival c.d.s.; fresh and fine.

Photo

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2355 Anglo-French Accountancy Marks 2355

1846-55 Colonies/&c Art.13.: 1846 (23 May) entire, thought to be from Hong Kong, to Boreges, France marked “viâ Marseilles” changed to Southampton, several rate marks including “4/1”, “15” in black ink crossed through with “42” alongside in blue ink, a good strike of the boxed “COLONIES/&C ART.13.” in red and “ANGL 2 BOULOGNE” transit in red; the reverse with Hong Kong despatch c.d.s. and “LUZ/AUX DE BARREGES 8”; some soiling, the contents of the letter include references to Whampoa and Macao. An appealing cover and early use of the accountancy handstamp. Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

Carried by British packed P&O ‘Braganza’ to Galle, P&O ‘Bentinck’ from Calcutta to Suez, and P&O ‘Oriental’ from Alexandra to Southampton. The 4/1d. rate for 3⁄ 4oz. Further to the 1843 Anglo-French Convention, additional accountancy articles were signed in November 1845. The number of the columns of the way-bills was changed as of 1st January 1846 when Colonies Articles 13 commenced. Letter from the colonies and overseas countries, the U.K. post would receive 3/4d. per ounce credit from France for sending unpaid letter to France via Southampton.

2356 2356

–– Colonies/&c Art.13.: 1854 (26 Jan.) entire letter to Paris “Viâ Southampton” with a good strike of the accountancy handstamp in red, with handstruck “15”, redirected to Lyon with various rate marks, the reverse with type 9 despatch c.d.s., London (24.3), Paris and Lyon (29.3) c.d.s.; horizontal folding crease. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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1857-70: FR./2F16C: 1864 (25 Aug.) stampless wrapper from Hamburg to Hong Kong “via Marseilles p Overland Mail”, rated “1/8” and with fine strikes of “TT38” and the type L accountancy mark, with the despatch c.d.s., “TOUR-T/ERQUELINES” c.d.s. in red and the company handstamp, the reverse with Marseilles to Lyon and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s.; two vertical folding creases at sides. Fresh and rare. Webb RRR. Photo HK$35,000-40,000

2358

2358

–– FR./2F16C: 1864 (25 Dec.) stampless envelope from Hamburg to Hong Kong “p Overland Mail via Marseilles”, bearing good to fine strikes of handstruck “TT38” and the type L accountancy handstamp, rated “1/8” with Hamburg despatch c.d.s., a very fine strike of “TOUT-T/ERQUELINES” c.d.s. in blue and the company oval, the reverse with Marseilles and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s.; two vertical folding creases at sides, one through the accountancy mark. Webb RRR. Photo HK$30,000-40,000 119

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2359 2359

1861-65: GB/1F/224⁄ 10C: 1864 (8 July) blue envelope to Marseilles bearing a fair strike of the type H accountancy mark in blue, partly overstruck by Suez transit c.d.s. in red with a fine strike of handstruck “18” in black, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch c.d.s.; minor soiling, good. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

2360 2360

1866-69: GB/1F26C: 1869 (14 May) blue entire letter from Yokohama to Rheims “Via Marseilles” with Carst. Lels & Co company handstamp in lower corner, a light but crisp strike of the type M accountancy handstamp in black and handstruck “19” rate mark, the reverse Yokohama despatch, Hong Kong (25.5) plus French transit and arrival c.d.s.; light horizontal filing crease; fresh and fine. A very good cover. Webb RR. Photo HK$12,000-15,000 This mail was carried by Japan line from Yokohama to Hong Kong, it was then transferred to the P&O line to France via Suez

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–– GB/1F66C; 1866 (28 June) entire to Rheims “Via Marseilles” bearing a good strike of the type N handstamp partly overstruck by Suez to Marseilles transit with handstruck “10” alongside and “FORWARDED BY/WM. PUSTAU & CO/HONG KONG” handstamp in red in lower corner, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch plus French transit and arrival c.d.s.; horizontal folding crease, fresh. A good example of this scarce marking. Webb R. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

2362

2362

–– GB/1F66C:1868 (16 Sept.) envelope from Pustau & Co, Hong Kong (handstamp at left) to Germany “pr Mail Steamer via Marseilles” bearing a good strike of the type N accountancy mark, rated “9” in blue crayon and with a faint strike the Franco-Prussian “F/41” accountancy mark; the reverse with Hong Kong despatch, French transit and Ausg (1.11); some light ageing but a rare and important double accountancy mark cover.

Photo HK$20,000-25,000 Carried on the P&O ‘China’ from Hong Kong to Galle; to Suez on ‘Surat’, and from Alexandria to Marseilles on the ‘Bangalore’. Very few of these double accountancy covers are recorded, one other is shown in Webb (plate 18)

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2363 Incoming Mail 2363

1866 (15 Mar.) entire letter from Boston to Hong Kong “Via Marseilles” changed to “Suez”, bearing France 80c. perforated Napoleon tied by “2248” gross chiffres with Marseilles despatch c.d.s. alongside with boxed “PD” in red, the reverse with a good strike of the large, boxed “FORWARDED/BY/RABAUD BROTHERS & CO/MARSEILLES” in blue and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s. (21.7). The adhesive just overlaps the edge of the cover, but this barely detracts from an interesting cover carried privately from U.S.A. to France, where it was mailed. Photo

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1868 (17 Feb,) blue envelope to Shanghai with printed “Via Marseilles” and manuscript “per French Mail”, bearing Q.V. 1/- and 4d. tied by London District “48” obliterator of Shoreditch with “PD” in oval and English Mail Calais transit c.d.s., the reverse with square London despatch and “SHANGHAI/BAU FRANCAIS” c.d.s. (5.4); with the original enclosure from Smith Elder & Co concerning the sale of a flute for £8 to Keith, Prowse & Co. An unusual and interesting cover, very unusual to be sent by French packet instead of the usual British packet. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

This letter was sent by French packet ‘Moeris’ from Marseilles, and then by ‘Imperatrice’ and ‘Dupleix’ from Hong Kong to Shanghai. The letter missed the sailing of the ‘Poonah’ by one day, which had left on 4th April. The next departure to Marseilles would not have been until 12th April, so the French ship ‘Moeris’ was used, leaving on 5th April

2365 2365

1898 (7 Feb.) Denmark 8ö. stationery envelope uprated with 4ö. (2) and 8ö. (2) cancelled by Narskov c.d.s., addressed to the Russian Consulate in Hong Kong “via Brindisi” then redirected to Nagasaki, the reverse with two Hong Kong (14.3) and Nagasaki (28.3) c.d.s. A fine, unusual and colourful cover. Photo

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HK$4,000-6,000

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QUEEN VICTORIA

2366

2367

1863-71 2366

2367

刂+ អ

刂អ ᔛ B

4c. grey block of four with wing margin at right, unused without gum; a couple of light age marks on the reverse. Well centred and good appearance. S.G. 9. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

4c. grey in a block of eight, unmounted mint; rounded corner lower right and a few minor bends or wrinkles, well centred. Fresh and desirable. S.G. 9. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

2368

2368

2369

2370

刂+ អ

刂+ អ

刂+ អ

2369

4c. slate in a block of four, mounted on top pair only; one toned perf. at top, fresh.

S.G. 9b. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

4c. slate in a wing margin block of four, large part original gum with hinge remainder on top pair; light vertical crease at left. Well centred and fresh appearance. S.G. 9b. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

4c. slate in a block of four with wing margin at right, large part original gum; two small holes, one in the wing margin. Fresh appearance. Photo

HK$1,800-2,400

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4c. bluish slate, perf.121⁄ 2 , unused and regummed; there are some repaired perforations at the upper and lower right corners. A well centred and attractive example of this very scarce stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (pink, 2005). S.G. 9f, £12,000. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

刂

For two examples used on cover, please see lot 2458

2372

2373

2374 2372

刂+ អ

6c. lilac in a block of four, part to large part original gum showing typical gum streaking; blunt corner perf. and small corner crease. S.G. 10. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Richard C.K. Chan, March 2004

2373

刂អ B

12c. pale blue in a block of six, mint; well centred. A fresh and fine multiple. S.G. 12a.

Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

Richard C.K. Chan, October 2003

2374

刂អ B

12c. pale blue in a block of nine, lightly mounted on one stamp only; light horizontal bend through the central row. Well centred and a very fresh block. Photo

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HK$4,000-5,000

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2375

2375

2376

刂

ᔛ

2376

30c. vermilion, variety watermark inverted, part original gum; centred low with some short perforations and a couple of tone spots at foot. S.G. 15w, £2750; Yang 13a. Photo

HK$3,000-4,000

48c. in the so-called bright claret shade, with a neat strike of “S1” obliterator in light blue, good to fine. Photo

HK$1,000-1,500

The Unused Olive-Bistre

2377

2377

刂

96c. olive-bistre, unused with small part original gum; very well centred, just touching the design on the right side, good perforations all round with delightful and strong colour.

An attractive and appealing example of this elusive Hong Kong stamp. Only forty-eight unused examples previously recorded. S.G. 18, £75,000. Photo HK$350,000-400,000

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1868 (10 Feb.) envelope to New York “Via Marseilles” bearing 48c. rose-carmine, 30c. vermilion and 6c. mauve (with right wing margin) cancelled by neat “B62” with rate marks “3/3” and “2” in red crayon, London Paid (23.3) and New York arrival (5.4) c.d.s. in red, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch and a good strike of “FORWARDED BY/RUSSELL & CO/HONG KONG” in black on the flap. A fresh and delightful three-colour franking and an intriguing rate which seems to be the double 42c. rate introduced after 2nd December 1870 due to the Franco-Prussian war. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

2379 2379

1873 (10 Sept.) envelope to Paris “Via Brindisi” bearing 4c., 8c. (with wing margin) and 12c. (2) tied by light strikes of the “B62” with French Brindisi transit and “P.D.” in red between the adhesives, despatch and arrival (26.10) c.d.s. on the reverse. Paying double the 18c. rate. Minor soiling does not detract from this delightful, three-colour franking.

Photo

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HK$8,000-10,000

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2380 2380

1878 (11 May) Davis envelope to London “Per French Mail” bearing 12c. deep blue tied by a faint “B62” with Hong Kong despatch alongside, part London arrival (18.6) on the reverse. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

2381

1880 Surcharges 2381

1880 (9 Sept.) envelope to San Francisco “per City of Peking” bearing a vertical pair of 10c. on 12c. pale blue tied by “B62” with the code “B” despatch c.d.s. alongside and San Francisco arrival (4.10); a couple of burn marks on the front with some creasing and soiling. A good double rate cover paying the 10c. U.P.U. rate introduced on 18th February. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

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2385

2382

2386

1882-96 2382

刂+ អ

2c. rose-lake in a block of four, large part original gum; light even gum toning and a couple of patches of slight gum thinning; well centred. S.G. 32. Photo

2383

2384

1887 (9 June) entire letter from Shanghai to Amsterdam “per French Mail” bearing 10c. green tied by “B62” with Hong Kong despatch and “LIGNE N/PAQ.FR.” c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with Amsterdam arrival (13.7). The contents give accounts of Dutch camlets and Dutch jeans. A surprisingly rare destination from Hong Kong, we do not have a record of any other Q.V. mail to Holland. Photo This letter was carried on the ‘Oceanien’ from Hong Kong to Marseilles

2383

1893 (13 June) envelope registered to Winch Brothers, Colchester “p first Mail” bearing 2c. carmine (3), 5c. pale blue and 10c. purple on red tied by Hong Kong despatch c.d.s. with “R” in circle and London registered (17.7) transit c.d.s. with arrival backstamp; some soiling but an attractive three-colour franking, overpaid by 1c. Photo

2384

HK$3,000-4,000

HK$4,000-6,000

HK$4,000-5,000

1891 Surcharges With Chinese Characters 2385

刂+ អ

2386

ᔛ+ អ

20c. on 30c. grey-green in a block of four with large Chinese character, type 1, mint and mounted on the top pair only; three stamps show slight doubling of the Chinese character. A couple of tiny rust spots barely detract from this fresh and impressive multiple. Yang 45b. Photo HK$15,000-20,000 PROVENANCE: Richard C.K. Chan, March 2004 1891 Jubilee 2c. carmine, block of four, [3/10] of the first printing showing several positional varieties including tall, narrow “K” plus broken “9” of “1891” (not constant), neatly cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. (24.1); light stain on reverse of the left pair. S.G. 51, d. Photo 129

HK$8,000-10,000

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2387 2387

ᔛអ B

2c. carmine, a complete pane of sixty of the fourth printing, including short “U”, short “J”, each cancelled by Hong Kong code “E” c.d.s. dated 22 January, the day of issue.

The lower two rows have suffered some insect damage and seven stamps have replacements hinged on top; the pane is still with its backing tissue. A scarce complete pane. Ex. Chan Shiu Hon. Photo HK$250,000-300,000 Complete panes are scarce. There was enormous enthusiasm for this, the world’s first commemorative stamp, and the rush for stamps was overwhelming. In view if this the Post Office restricted the numbers allowed to each customer to 25 stamps, which was later reduced to 20 stamps WWW.SPINK.COM

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2388

2389

1898 Surcharges Without Chinese Characters 2388

刂

2389

10c. on 30c. grey-green, [1] of the first printing, mint; fresh and fine. S.G. 54, £600; Yang 53. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

1898 (23 Apr.) local envelope bearing 10c. on 30c. [8] of fourth printing tied by a good strike of Hong Kong code “D” c.d.s. with an arrival backstamp. An appealing and rare cover. The earliest of only five covers recorded. Photo HK$30,000-40,000

2390

2391

1898 Surcharges With Chinese Characters 2390

2391

ᔛ S

刂+ អ

10c. on 30c. grey-green, handstamped “SPECIMEN” type HK4, large part original gum and showing a non-constant variety of the “0” of “10” slightly raised, this only occurs on the specimen stamps, which are thought to be from a special setting (the characteristics are of [5] of the first printing). Unusual and of particular interest to the specialist. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

10c. on 30c. grey-green in a right margin block of four [11-12] of the first printing showing the wide space “1 0” mark 1 (1.2 - 1.3mm), mint; well centred, fresh and fine.

Photo

HK$7,000-9,000

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2392

2393

2394

2392

刂

10c. on 30c. grey-green, [4] of the third printing showing variety surcharge shifted upwards, large part original gum; well centred. Rare with very few recorded. Photo HK$25,000-30,000

2393

刂

10c. on 30c. grey-green, [3] of the fifth printing, showing variety surcharge slightly right, fresh mint; slightly short corner perf., otherwise fine. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

10c. on 30c. grey-green, block of four, [3-4] of the fifth printing, both positions showing the “C” broken at right, large part original gum with some light ageing. A good multiple.

S.G. 55. Photo

HK$2,500-3,000

2394

刂+ អ

2395

2395

1898 (19 Apr.) Chinese envelope to Texas bearing 10c. on 30c. grey-green [11] of fifth printing tied by Hong Kong c.d.s., the reverse with San Francisco (16.5) and arrival c.d.s.

A fine and scarce cover. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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2397

2398

2396

2400

2401

1900-01 2396

刂អ B

10c. ultramarine in a block of twelve, mint; a good multiple. S.G. 59. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:

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刂+ អ

12c. blue in a block of four, lightly mounted mint; small rust spot, otherwise well centred and fine. S.G. 60. Photo

HK$1,200-1,500

KING EDWARD VII 1907-11 2398

刂+ អ

1c. brown in an upper right corner block of four with requisition number “S1500”, mounted in the margin only, light gum ageing. S.G. 91. Photo

HK$1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

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KING GEORGE V 1912-21 2399

刂អ B

1c. brown in a lower corner block of nine showing broken crown variety (R.9/2), large part original gum but heavily toned. S.G. 100b

2400

刂

50c. black on blue-green, olive back, mint. S.G. 111b, £1300; Yang 110b. Photo

2401

刂

$5 green and red on blue-green, olive back, lightly mounted mint; small ink mark on the reverse. S.G. 115b, £1200; Yang 114b. Photo 133

HK$1,000-1,200 HK$10,000-12,000

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KING GEORGE VI 2402

1937 Coronation 4c. to 25c. set of three, on two different illustrated first day covers, one is registered

HK$2,000-2,500

2403

2403

ᔛ E

1940 Centenary 2c. to $1 set of six stamp size photographic illustrations of the artwork for the issued stamps, affixed to piece from the printer’s record book and dated “30-5-40”.

There are some very small variations between these issued designs. Rare and desirable.

Photo HK$10,000-20,000 The tender for this issue was sent to Bradbury, Wilkinson (who printed this issue), De la Rue and Waterlow & Sons. The design brief must have been very detailed as there are only small differences in the three sets of designs, including the positioning of the King’s head and the scaling of the images. It is thought that there was only one set of coloured essays produced of each set. Each set of essays is thought to be unique. Note that the set produced by Waterlow & Sons was sold by us in May 1995 and that produced by De la Rue was sold by us in January 2010. The origianal Bradbury set has not been seen.

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2405

–– 2c. to $1 set of six on Graca & Co illustrated first day cover to India, registered and bearing Not Opened by Censor handstamp; light ageing

HK$2,000-2,500

–– 2c. to $1 set of six on illustrated first day cover to Canton, registered and with arrival backstamp; light ageing

HK$2,000-2,500

2406 2406 2407

2408

刂អ ᔛ B

1948 Silver Wedding 10c. and $10 on illustrated C.P.A. first day cover, registered. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

1949 Universal Postal Union, 10c. to 80c. set of four in complete sheets of sixty, unmounted mint; 80c. with crack in rock variety [60]; occasional light tone spot and a few split perfs. S.G. 173-176

HK$8,000-10,000

A duplicated selection of first day covers with some 1938-45 values to 80c., 1940 Centenary (2), 1948 Silver Wedding illustrated (2), 1949 U.P.U. illustrated (2) plus a few others and some early Q.E.; some toning or other imperfections. (25 covers) HK$12,000-15,000

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

2409

2409

1954 5c. to $10 set of twelve on illustrated first day cover, registered. Fine. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

2410

1962 1c. to $20 set of fifteen on illustrated first day cover. Fine

HK$2,500-3,000

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Ex 2411

2411

ᔛ E

1968 proposed Tourist series, a selection of stamp size photographic reproductions of different $1 designs affixed to pieces of the printer’s archive book, each piece with different dates in 1967, some designs with the Queen’s head and others with the royal cypher, some duplication and with designs featuring Ocean Terminal (3), Floating Restaurant (3, one with “SHATIN” added), Shek-o Beach (3 different designs), Peak Tramway (3, two different designs), Junk (3, two different designs), Street Scene (3 different), Kai Tak, Harbour, pagoda and other landmarks. Unusual and a magnificent addition to any Q.E. collection. Photo. (24)

HK$5,000-10,000

Ex 2412

2412

ᔛ E

1970 Year of the Dog, 10c. photographic reproductions of essays of unissued designs, 119x67mm, showing either standing chow or full face illustration, two examples of each on pieces from the printer’s archive books, the first pair dated “13.3.69” with glossy finish, the others dated “24.7.69” with matt finish. Attractive. Photo

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2414

ᔛ E

刂+ ᔛ អ

2415

1970 Expo ‘70, a selection of photographic reproductions of artwork with issues and unissued designs including in an unissued format and other values, affixed to pieces taken from the printer’s record book with dates between February and August 1969. A desirable group. Photo. (17)

HK$5,000-8,000

1971 Year of the Pig 10c. and $1.30 top right corner blocks of four with sheet numbers “M”, unmounted mint

HK$1,200-1,500

1984 Hong Kong Jockey Club, 6th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians, the special first day cover with the original folder inside; some wrinkling at edges caused by the contents. A rare cover as only a few were printed

HK$3,000-4,000

2416

2416

刂+ ᔛ អ

1990 Christmas 60c. variety black printing double in a gutter, traffic light block of four, unmounted mint Yang C332 var. Photo

137

HK$2,000-2,500

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POSTAL FISCALS

2417

2418

2417

刂

1897-1902 $3 dull mauve, mint; lightly mounted, fresh and fine. S.G. F5, £600. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

2418

ᔛ

–– $3 dull mauve with a neat and central strike of 1902 Shanghai c.d.s., small tear at left.

Fresh. S.G. F5. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2419 2419

1898 (20 Aug.) British Consulate envelope registered to Foochow bearing 1897 $1 on $2 perf.14 variety Chinese characters omitted tied by a double strike of Hong Kong c.d.s. with “R” in circle at left, the reverse bears two indistinct arrival c.d.s.; vertical crease at left. Philatelic but a rare cover, only two recorded. S.G. F11a. Photo HK$50,000-60,000

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2420 2420

刂អ B

5y. on 5s. claret in a block of twenty-eight with top margin, traces of gum; some light ageing. This is one of the largest multiples of this value and an important item for the specialist. S.G. J3. Photo HK$100,000-120,000 139

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POSTAL STATIONERY

2421 Postcards 2421

1880-95: 1899 (22 Dec.) 1c. green card addressed to Hong Kong and cancelled by a very fine strike of the Kiungchow bilingual c.d.s. with Hong Kong arrival (24.12) alongside.

Stunning and irregular usage of Hong Kong stationery. Photo HK$15,000-20,000

2422 2422

2423

2423

1881 1c. on 3c. Card: 1885 (11 June) used from Shanghai to Hong Kong, with Standard Life advertisement on the reverse. Yang P7. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

1903-09: 1905 (26 Oct.) 4c. red card addressed to the U.S. Consul in Iquique, Chile “via New York and Panama�, with Victoria despatch c.d.s. and Iquique arrival plus a light strike of Peru Consulate in Hong Kong; the reverse with small hand-painted junk and New York transit. Some tone spotting but a very unusual destination. Photo

HK$4,000-5,000

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2425

2424 Registered Envelopes 2424

1902 (2 June) 10c. envelope, size F, uprated with 4c. carmine, cancelled by “VICTORIA/HONG KONG” c.d.s. with the black on white registration label at left, addressed to London with the arrival c.d.s. in the lower corner. Exceptionally fresh and fine.

Yang 1. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS

2426

2427

Branch Offices 2425

ᔛ

Western Branch: 1901 (Dec.) 2c. green bearing a half strike of the type B c.d.s., clearly showing the “W.B”; part ink mark at left; fresh. Scarce used as a cancellation. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Marine Sorters 2426

Hong Kong to Shanghai: 1908 (31 Aug.) picture postcard from Lausanne to Peking, 10c. stamp on the picture side tied by the despatch c.d.s., the reverse with further despatch, a fine strike of the “HONG KONG TO SHANGHAI” type D c.d.s. (1.10), “PEKIN/CORRES CES AUX ARMEES” (14.10) with handstruck “Affranchissement au verso/Frankatur siche Rüchseite”, also Shanghai and Peking bilingual c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

Official 2427

1959-60, two OHMS envelopes from the Department of Commerce and Industry cancelled by the “OFFICIAL PAID” c.d.s. in red and with an unusual slogan label in green and in light brown; fine. Photo 141

HK$2,000-2,500

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2429

Parcel Post 2428

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1898, 30c. grey-green, two examples cancelled by part strikes of the type 7 c.d.s. and part company oval, both with similar part strikes dated 1898, fine and scarce. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

This postmark was reintroduced as a Parcel Post datestamp between February and May 1898

Too Late 2429

ᔛ

1882 (17 Oct.) a very neat strike of the type BB c.d.s. on 1863-71 2c. pale yellowish brown. Fine and a very early date. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

COLLECTIONS AND RANGES 2430

2431

A middle period selection with 1912-21 values to $2 mint, some mint K.G.VI including 1940 Centenary set, 1954 set to $10; also an interesting selection of covers, mostly K.G.VI with some censored, illustrated first day cover of 1938 10c., 15c., 30c. and 50c. and some registered and a few other items

HK$2,000-2,500

A general collection in two stockbooks with 1863-71 values to 96c. including unused 2c., 4c., 6c. 8c. 12c. (2) and 30c. vermilion inverted watermark (2), surcharges, 1880 2c. and 5c. unused, later Q.V. unused and used with a few higher values, 1891 Jubilee 2c. used, 1900-01 5c, block of eleven mint; K.E.VII including 1903 $2, $3 and $5 mint; 1912-21 values to $3 and $5 mint plus $10 used, 1921-37 values to $5 used, duplicated 1935 Jubilee with a couple of better postmarks; 1935-52 with mint values to $10 green and violet (2) plus duplicated used, K.G.VI commemoratives; a selection of Q.E.; some others including “CHINA” values to $3. A further selection of used featuring some Treaty Post cancellations. A good lot HK$20,000-25,000

Photographs 2431A

1906 Typhoon: a collection of real photographs, each bearing a detailed description on the reverse, and includes five showing the rough seas at the beginning of the storm (when everyone should have been indoors) including one showing the Canadian Pacific mail steamer ‘Empress of Japan’; a fine array of the devastation in the aftermath of the storm includes street scenes, numerous harbour views with damaged and destroyed ships and the masses of debris. A few of the photographs have suffered some surface damage, though this is usually confined to the edges and some of these photographs have appeared elsewhere. This is a very important set of images and a fantastic holding for and collector of the history of Hong Kong. (56 photographs). Photo HK$30,000-50,000

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HONG KONG TREATY PORTS AMOY

2432 2432

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1863-71 8c. pale dull orange, with left wing margin and cancelled by a nearly complete strike of “D.27”; fresh and fine. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

2433 2433

1880 (13 May) envelope addressed to a Polish Count, c/o the German Consulate in Constantinople, bearing 1880 10c. on 12c. pale blue tied by a fair strike of the “D.27” cancellation with a slightly uneven strike of the Amoy c.d.s. below, the reverse with Hong Kong (14.5), Suez (18.6) and Constantinople (27.6) c.d.s.; some minor wrinkling around edges barely detracts from this unusual and very important cover. This is the only cover recorded used from Amoy to Turkey. Photo HK$250,000-300,000 Previously there were only twelve covers recorded sent from Hong Kong to Constantinople, these were from a correspondence between 1865-67, one other cover was sent from Hoihow in 1896. There are less than fifty “D.27” covers recorded 143

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2435

Batavia: 1838 (3 July) Wetmore entire to Canton bearing on the flap, “Batavia, Recd. 24 Aug. and forwd by your obt. srvts. Forestinly”; fresh

HK$2,000-2,500

Chile: 1834 (30 Apr.) Wetmore entire from Valparaiso, “via Sandwich Islands per Brig Avon” and without any carriage markings; the letter begins, “I take the chance of this reaching you in Sandwich Islands”. Fine and a good letter routed via Hawaii

HK$2,500-3,000

2436

2436

2437

2438

2439

2440

2439

Germany: 1861 (25 May) stampless envelope “p Overland Mail via Marseilles” bearing Hamburg despatch c.d.s., two strikes of “P.P.” in black and a good strike of “TOURT/VALENCIENNES” in red, the reverse with faint Marseilles and Hong Kong c.d.s.; two vertical filing creases at sides; good. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

India: 1835 (12 Dec.) entire letter to Canton “p Earl of Clair” with brush stroke delivery markings on the reverse, endorsed as received on 11th April; folding crease. An interesting cover

HK$1,500-2,000

–– 1835-36, a group of entires from the Crooke correspondence with January 1835 “pr Matu Tritch”, April 1836 letter “pr Cowasgee Family” and June 1836 letter “p Sylph” which shows ink brush stroke arrival marking; usual filing creases. A good group.

(3 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

United Kingdom: 1836 (4 July) Wetmore entire from Hall & Co, London, “pr Tyrer” and bearing a fair strike of the red boxed chop from the firm Hua-mo, the arrival notation indicated the letter was delivered on 15th December; horizontal folding crease. Fresh.

Photo

HK$4,000-6,000

–– 1836-38, a group of Wetmore entires, the first sent in triplicate with manuscript, “forwarded by ... Geo Wilder & Co.”; the second with manuscript, “forwarded by your otd. sers, J Balestier”, the last from Manchester (double page) with manuscript, “forwd by your obed servts Barnes Brothers, L’pool”. A good group of forwarders. (3 letters)

HK$3,000-4,000

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–– 1860 (27 Feb.) “paid” wrapper from London “Via Marseilles” with Roughnette Sillem & Co., London company oval at left, a very fine strike of Lombard Street/Paid despatch c.d.s. in red and an unreadable rate mark, the reverse with a light strike of Hong Kong (12.4) c.d.s.; two vertical filing creases; quite fresh. Photo This letter was to catch the mail from Marseilles on 1st March 1860 The original British Post Office in Canton was burnt down in December 1856 at the beginning of the Second Opium War. A new British postal agency was opened in new premises in Canton towards the end of March 1859. This cover was received one year after the opening of the new British Postal Agency, toward the end of the Second Opium War. After this, the majority of trading was gradually moved to Shanghai, with a significat reduction of mail going through Canton from 1860’s onwards

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HK$2,000-2,500

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2442

United States: 1836, two Wetmore entires from relations, one from Heath to Canton with manuscript, “rec’d from the Hastings forwarded by your friend Wm Sturgess”, and the other from New Haven to Canton but redirected to New York with manuscript “care of Wetmore, Hopkins & Co.”; no other postal markings. (2 entires)

HK$1,500-2,000

Outgoing Mail 2443

2444

2445

2446

Mail to United Kingdom: 1837 (30 Apr.) Wetmore entire to Cryder Co, London, “per Ind Lewther” rated “1/4” and bearing a fine strike of step-type “SHIP LETTER/BRIGHTON” and London arrival (12.8) on reverse. Horizontal filing fold and with an enclosure dated (24 May)

HK$1,500-2,000

–– 1837-38, a group of Wetmore entire letters to Morrison, Cryder & Co with different rates between “1/5” and “3/2” and bearing step-type Bristol and Deal ship letters plus boxed Liverpool Ship Letter (2) and with London arrivals, each indicated the ship carrying the mails. Business letters mainly concerned with the tea trade. (4 covers)

HK$4,000-5,000

–– 1838 (1 Jan.) Wetmore entire to Morrison, Cryder Co, carried on “George IV” and rated “1/8”, bearing a neat strike of step-type “FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER” in red across the flaps and London arrival (17.5). The detailed letter gives a good account of the trading in different types of cloth and a comment, “Turkey Opium won’t do at any price”. Fresh

HK$1,500-2,000

Mail to United States: 1837 (Mar.- Apr.) two Wetmore entires to Philadelphia, one redirected to New York, the first rated “3/2” in red ink and with Philadelphia and New York c.d.s.; the second carried by private ship “Commerce” and rated “6”; fair to fine.

(2 covers)

HK$1,000-1,500

2447

2447

2448

–– 1850 (22 May) printed prices current from Wetmore to Boston “p str. Cambria” with “Overland” crossed through, the reverse with a very fine strike of “FORWARDED BY/GEORGE PEABODY LONDON” in black (apparently this type not listed by Rowe), the front with Lombard Street Maltese Cross despatch datestamp (26.7), handstruck “24” and “19CENTS” handstamps; some filing creases and arrival notation of front. A good double forwarded letter. Photo

HK$5,000-6,000

The long contents are a comparison of exports to U.S.A. 2448

–– 1852 (26 Nov.) entire letter to Boston “per Victory” bearing handstruck “6” in circle, overstruck by “NEW-YORK/SHIP/7 cts” arrival c.d.s. (12.3); two vertical filing creases at sides. An interesting rate correction cover, the 6c. ship letter rate was for delivery to the area around the port of arrival, the New York 7c. rate represents 5c. for inland postage for an unpaid letter and 2c. ship fee. The 7c. handstamp is quite scarce. An unusual and interesting cover. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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HK$8,000-10,000

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–– 1854 (25 Mar.) Augustine Heard entire letter to New York “pr ‘Sweepstakes’” and marked “Consignee” and bearing a good strike of New York “6” in circle; horizontal filing crease; the contents refer to a shipment of chinaware. A good cover carried on the first voyage of this clipper ship from the East on a direct route to New York. Photo

HK$8,000-10,000

The ‘Sweepstakes’ left Whampoa on 31st March and Macao on 1st April and took 110 days to reach New York

2451

2450

2450

–– 1855 (12 Nov.) entire letter from Augustine Heard to New York “Via Marseilles”, rated “54” in black ink and with a good strike of handstruck “96” in black and “NEW-YORK/AM. PKT.” c.d.s. (24.32), the reverse with Hong Kong type 9 c.d.s. and faint London transit (4.2); light horizontal filing crease. A fresh and attractive example of this short-lived rate. Photo

HK$2,000-2,500

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1854 (9 Mar.) envelope to Bombay “per Str ‘Norna’” bearing a neat strike of the “CANTON/PAID” handstamp in red, bearing “4” and “1/-” rate marks in red ink, the reverse with Canton despatch, Hong Kong and Bombay (2.4) arrival c.d.s.; there is some light discolouration of the envelope, nevertheless a good example of this early postmark which is rarely found on envelopes. Photo On the maiden voyage, the ‘Norna’ reached Bombay on 19th January 1854. This is possibly the first voyage from Hong Kong 147

HK$4,000-5,000

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2452 2452

1882 (28 Feb.) envelope to New Jersey “Via San Francisco” bearing 10c. mauve tied by a good strike of the “C1” obliterator in black with a crisp strike the code “A” straightline despatch c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with Hong Kong (1.3) and New York (6.4) datestamps. An appealing cover. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 PROVENANCE:

John Parker, February 1994

2453 2453

1888 (17 Mar.) Hong Kong 3c. postal stationery card to Cameroon “p German Mail via Hamburg”, cancelled by straight-line, type B c.d.s. with London examiner’s mark in red in lower corner (13.4); the reverse with Hong Kong and Kameroun arrival (11.6) c.d.s.; some arrival notation in upper corner does not really detract from this extraordinary cover to a very rare destination. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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HK$6,000-8,000

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FOOCHOW

2454 2454

1874 (6 July) Nicholson envelope to Melbourne “Viâ Galle” bearing 1863-71 96c. brownish grey just tied by “B62” and bearing, on the reverse, Foochow despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong (11.7) and arrival (21.8) backstamps; a few minor tone spots and usual arrival notation on front. Paying the quadruple rate. Signed Holcombe. A rare and desirable cover, there are only three single 96c. frankings recorded, this is the only one from Foochow. Photo HK$70,000-80,000 PROVENANCE: W.H. Lu, February 1985

2455 2455

1875 (15 May) Nicholson envelope to Melbourne “Via Torres Straits” bearing 1862 18c., 1863-71 6c. lilac and 24c. pale green (2) cancelled by “B62” and with “3/-” rate mark in red crayon and bearing, on the reverse, despatch and Hong Kong (19.5) c.d.s. in blue with Melbourne arrival (25.7); usual notation on front. A good triple rate franking. Photo HK$30,000-40,000 PROVENANCE: W.H. Lu, February 1985 149

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NINGPO

2456 2456

1850 (23 Oct.) stampless entire to Newark, New Jersey, “Overland - via Southampton”, carried privately and without any postal marking, the long letter written by Mary Rankin (a missionary) outlining setting up a life in China. Fine condition and an interesting letter. Scarce early mail from Ningpo. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

SHANGHAI

2457 2457

1861 (19 Feb.) stampless envelope (with enclosure) to San Francisco, “Direct to San Francisco via Hong Kong” bearing, on the reverse, red forwarding agents’ cachets of Wetmore, Cryder & Co., Shanghai; Koopmanschap & Rosman, Hong Kong and, on the address side, Wetmore, Cryder & Co. oval in black (none recorded by Rowe) with “SHIP/6” and San Francisco arrival (4.5); some minor soiling but a very remarkable cover with these three forwarding agents’ cachets. Photo HK$20,000-25,000 The long and interesting letter gives a vivid account of the writer’s troubled journey of 57 days from San Francisco to Hong Kong via Honolulu, where the ship caught fire. Later, the contents include, “There has been considerable trouble in Yeddo, Mr. Husken the American Minister’s sec. was murdered in the street & all the ministers have been obliged to leave Yeddo & go to Yokuhama. I think there will be trouble there; two American men of war have gone to Japan to protect the foreigners; the government (Japan) have refused to protect foreigners & all go armed.” He also describes the booming trade for unloading ships in Shanghai as that there were few steamers of the correct type there WWW.SPINK.COM

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1867-73 4c. Perforation 121⁄2 Used on Cover

2458

2458

1871 (13 Jan.) envelope to Dunbartonshire, Scotland bearing 1863-71 4c. bluish slate perf.121⁄ 2 (2) and 30c. vermilion just tied by good strikes of the second type “S1” in blue, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong (23.1) and Helensburgh (6.3) c.d.s.; the left 4c. has an irregular perf. in the upper left corner, probably the result of a broken perf. pin which can be seen in the lower left corner. The routing has been obscured by the adhesives but this 38c. rates should be by Brindisi due to the Franco-Prussian War; just before the rate was reduced on 16th January. An extraordinary and remarkable franking, of nine covers bearing the perf.121⁄ 2 stamp, this is one of only two bearing two examples. R.P.S. Certificate (1997). Photo HK$300,000-350,000

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2459

1872 (11 Apr.) blue stampless entire to Amsterdam “Via Brindisi” with manuscript “60” rate mark in black ink, sent by Siemssen & Co and probably carried privately to their office in Hong Kong, the reverse bearing Hong Kong (13.4), Brindisi (24.5) and Amsterdam arrival (27.5) c.d.s.; fresh

HK$1,500-2,000

For 1860 stampless wrapper, please see lot 2353, and for 1868 incoming mail, please see lot 2364

SWATOW

2460

2460

1922 (10 Jan.) registered newspaper wrapper to Cheltenham bearing “CHINA” 10c. (3) and 4c. cancelled by “BRITISH POST OFFICE/SWATOW” code “-D-” c.d.s. with a fine strike of the boxed “SWATOW.B.P.O.” registration handstamp with Hong Kong and London registered datestamps alongside; some heavy staining in places. A good example of this rare marking, particularly important being on a wrapper. Photo

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HK$8,000-10,000

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TIENTSIN

2461 2461

1919 (10 Aug.) insurance report card to Batavia bearing “CHINA” 4c. tied by a fine strike of the type B c.d.s. Fine and unusual. Photo

HK$1,500-2,000

YOKOHAMA

2462 2462

1868 (25 July) commercial entire letter to Lyons “viâ Marseilles” bearing 2c. brown, 8c. bright orange and 30c. vermilion (blunt corner perf.) tied by black “B62” with “P.P.” in red and boxed “P.D.” in black with Suez (19.9) transit c.d.s. in red, the reverse with a fine strike of the despatch c.d.s. in black, Hong Kong (5.8) and Lyon arrival (19.9) c.d.s.; a light horizontal filing fold does not detract from this fresh and appealing, three-colour franking paying the triple rate. Photo For other Yokohama mail, please see lot 2360 153

HK$8,000-10,000

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GREAT BRITAIN LINE ENGRAVED IMPRIMATURS

2463

An impression of each new printing plate was required to be made on watermarked paper and submitted to Somerset House for approval. This was called the imprimatur sheet.

Once approval had been given, this sheet was stored in the archives. During the 19th century a number of stamps were officially removed from each sheet as gifts to important people. Around the year 1900 three of the corner copies were removed from each sheet and made into presentation sets. One set was given to H.R.H. The Duke of York (later King George V) and remains in the Royal collection. The second set was given to the Earl of Crawford, which later passed into the collection of Col. A.S. Bates, his collection being sold in 1934. The final set being given to Leonard H. Clark. This final set did not change hands until after the death of the owner and was sold by auction in 1946 The imprimatur sheets often show shade variations to the issued stamps. The sheets of Line-engraved are all without gum. The corner examples, showing the plate number, are particularly prized, there being only two examples from each sheet available in private hands. These command a significant premium over the normal examples Lucky Numbers 2463

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1841 One Penny Red-Brown Plate 88, AA-AB rejoined corner pair in light and deep redbrown showing plate number and margin inscription; AB with top margin trimmed a little. Slight bluing of the paper on the left side of AA. The stamps show the closed A of this plate. Fine. Photo HK$90,000-100,000 22 stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet, AA-AL, BD-BL and TL (Royal collection) PROVENANCE:

AL; Earl of Crawford Colonel A.S. Bates, December 1934

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2464

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1854-61 Perforated One Penny Red-Brown 1855 Introduction of Die II Plate 8, AL in red-brown with corner margins showing the plate number and margin inscription, other margins good to large; top margin reduced. This sheet is with inverted watermark. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$100,000-120,000 21 stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet, AA-AL, IG-IL, JK-JL and TL (Royal collection) PROVENANCE:

AL; Earl of Crawford Colonel A.S. Bates, December 1934

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Taiwan Postal Administration Office took over the postal service from Japan on Nov. 4, 1945 and regarded the Old Taiwan Dollar as the currency value to issue stamps. At that time, the Kuomintang party and Communist party still fought in the Chinese civil war. The national inflation was serious and the currency along with postage also accompanied the fierce fluctuation. Then the Old Taiwanese Currency $40,000 was replaced by the New Taiwan Dollar $1 on June 15, 1949.

The books 1,200 pages are printed by full colors and divided into III volumes by deluxe edition with an outer-box package, that is edited in bilingual of Chinese and English and written by Fortune Wang at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The books are described the issued stamps and its postal history in the period of Old Taiwanese Currency. The books are included 1,050 pages by international exhibit rule, which showed the almost of stamps and postal mails are rare and unique items.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS The Incident at Lincheng and the Pao Tzu Lu ‘Bandit Stamps’ Neill Granger The Blue Express on the Pukow to Tientsin railway was the first train in Asia to use all-steel coaches. The brand-new carriages were purchased in the United States a few months before the incident at Lincheng and travelling on the Blue Express was considered to be the height of luxury.

As the Blue Express was travelling north from Nanking to Peking on 6th May 1923, it was derailed by bandits just outside Lincheng at 2.30am. The VIP passengers included foreign and Chinese journalists and some influential citizens, many of whom were on their way to the opening of the recently completed reclamation project on the Yellow River.

The bandits swarmed the train, killing one British man and several Chinese passengers who demonstrated resistance. All passengers were forced out of their carriages before the train was thoroughly looted, even down to removing mattresses and light bulbs. One famous and quick-thinking passenger, Miss Lucy T. Aldrich, sister-in-law of John D. Rockerfeller, managed to hide her jewellery under a stone with the help of her maid. The jewellery was later recovered and returned to her.

The ‘Blue Express’ at Lincheng Station, 6th May 1923

The many accounts of what happened next are often confused and contradictory. It seems that twenty five foreigners (mostly U.S. and British citizens) and between one hundred to three hundred Chinese passengers were taken hostage. Most were still in nightwear and many were barefoot as they were marched all morning to arrive at the bandits’ first stronghold around noon. They dropped, exhausted, to the ground and were promptly assaulted by a hail of bullets from government troops who were following closely. The bandits numbered some twelve hundred and the soldiers were a force of two thousand, so a considerable battle continued all day. Hostages negotiated with troops on behalf of the bandits and secured military withdrawal in return for the release of individuals.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS The bandits travelled with their hostages at night to escape the military encounters. They continued to march between different strongholds until they eventually reached the bandits’ headquarters at Pao Tzu Ku, some ten days later. At first the Westerners were divided into four groups along with eight prominent Chinese passengers. There seem to be no record of the other Chinese hostages. The following is a list of foreign captives.

Miss Lucy Aldrich Miss Minnie McFadden (Miss Aldrich's companion) Miss Mathilde Schonberg (Miss Aldrich's French maid) Major and Mrs R.A. Allen and their son Major and Mrs R.W. Pinger and their two sons John B. Powell (American publisher of China Weekly Review, travelling to meet the U.S. minister in China, Dr Jacob Schurman) Leon Friedman (of China Motor Corporation, Shanghai) Lee Solomon (A bearded mah-jong manufacturer) Jerome A. Henley (of China and Far Eastern Finance) E.P. Day Guiseppe D. Musso (A bulky and wealthy Italian lawyer) Signorina Pirelli (or Coralli, Mr Musso's secretary) Reginald Rowlatt (director of Pottinger & Co; prominent British businessman in Tientsin) M.C. Jacobsen (of British American Tobacco) William Smith (nicknamed the Manchester sexagenarian) Marcel Oliver Berube (a Frenchman who had worked for Chinese Customs Administration) Emile Gensberger (a French broker) Fred and Eddie Elias (cousins of Emile) Theo Saphiere (friend of Fred and Eddie Elias) SeĂąor Manuel Ancera Verea and his new wife, (a Mexican couple on year-long honeymoon)

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS Escapes and releases Four westerners are thought to have escaped, including Lloyd ‘Larry’ Lehrbas, of the China Press association. Lehrbas managed to escape by hiding under a seat and then got away in the confusion as passengers were marched away. He stayed in Tsaochwang and was soon filing reports of the incident.

After day one, nine women and children were released or abandoned, leaving one female, Mrs Verea, who refused to be parted from her husband. Releasing women and children was one of the demands made by the captives in exchange for co-operating with their kidnappers by writing a letter appealing to the Chinese militia to withdraw and cease their pursuit.

Among others who escaped, Jacobsen apparently did so by knocking out a guard with a stone. Another American, E.P. Day, also gained his freedom quickly, either by escape or by agreeing to carry a message to the following military. Day was reported to have found Miss Schonberg sitting on a boulder.

Others were released early to deliver the demands of the bandits. They including Marcel Berube on 18th May; Mrs Verea on 19th May; William Smith and Major Allen on 30th May; and Mr Verea, Theo Saphiere, Eddie Elias and Jerome Henley on 1st June. It seems that some of the Chinese captives were released in small groups, though the outcome for many of them remains unknown.

Meeting the bandits' demands Many of the bandits were soldiers from disbanded army units and Chinese officials finally agreed to their key demands, including granting a general pardon and re-enrolling them in the army. It is believed that those bandits who did not want to join the army were allowed to escape with some of the Chinese hostages. When final settlement was reached the last eight foreign captives were released on 12th June. They were Major Rowland W. Pinger, Leon Friedman, John B. Powell, Lee Solomon, R.H. Rowlatt, Fred Elias, Emil Gensberger and Guiseppe D. Musto.

It seemed fairly common practice for bandits to kidnap Chinese citizens or children from better class families. With the help of Father Lenfers, a German Catholic priest, John Powell, discovered twenty three Chinese children hostages in a shack on the top of the mountain, waiting in hope for their ransoms to be paid. These children were later released once the other captives had been freed.

Diplomacy and officials The kidnapping of so many foreigners caused a huge diplomatic incident, which was handled by Jacob Schurman, the American minister in China. Initial negotiations with the bandits were carried out by Carl Crow, a representative of the American Red Cross, and his assistant Robert McCann. They were stationed, along with officials and others, in Tsaochwang, a coalmining town about eighteen miles away from the mountain where the hostages were taken. Two trains had been sent to Tsaochwang to house all the officials.

Crow and McCann led the American Rescue Mission and their primary objective was to ensure that the captives had sufficient necessities, including food and clothing. In addition to the regular supplies that were transported up the mountain, a daily message service was instigated.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS To Crow’s relief, the final negotiations were handled by Roy Anderson, an old friend and specialist negotiator who was hired by the Chinese government. Not only was he fluent in all Chinese dialects but he was also trusted by war lords and officials alike. In reviewing the incident, Carl Crow wrote that he happened to mention to Roy Anderson that the cost of feeding almost five hundred captives meant he was running low on money and would have to send to Shanghai for more funds. Anderson had a speedier solution: “Don’t bother to do that, I’ll go over to the other train and dig some cash out of the Civil Governor of Shantung”.

He soon returned with a stack of bills and when Crow asked how much was there, he replied, “I don’t know. I just told the governor you needed a hell of a lot of money.” There was $7000.

Setting up 'Bandit Post' A few messages were despatched while the bandits and their hostages were on the move.

When they reached the bandits’ stronghold on Poa Tzu Lua more regular service was organised. At first the mail service carried only a few letters, but as friends of hostages from Shanghai and elsewhere learnt of this service the amount of mail increased until they were reputedly handling between fifty and a hundred letters a day. This figure seems very generous and may include letters sent to or from those stationed in Tsaochwang. The wooden mail box, with 'Bandit Post' painted on it, was fixed to Carl’s supply car.

One evening, as they were wandering around the village, Crow and McCann came across an old printing shop. As their ‘post office’ had everything but stamps, they thought it would be practical to print their own. That night they designed the stamps and arranged to have the 5c. and 10c. values printed. Although some reports claim they were made from wooden dies, surviving examples indicate that the stamps were lithographed. There was an initial print run of three hundred of each value. It is claimed that half the stamps were sent to the mountain stronghold and half were kept in Tsaochwang.

Two possible explanations for printing stamps have been proposed. The first suggested that it was to establish the mail service on a more formal setting and to help balance the cost of postage for the Red Cross accounts. Each letter cost 2½ gold dollars to cover the forty mile round trip. The ‘postman’ would leave Tsaochwang at 9 pm each evening to arrive at the bandit camp around noon the next day. Then he returned with the outgoing mail. An alternative theory is that the stamps were produced to boost morale among the captives.

Philatelic perspective News of the novel stamps soon spread around Shanghai and there were numerous requests for them. Crow received several letters requesting examples of the special stamps and some were sent as souvenirs. This is the source of the unused stamps from the first printing.

To satisfy some of the demand, and raise some funds, a second print run was set up. The postal authorities in Tientsin investigated this use of unofficial stamps and issued an order that any covers bearing them were not to be delivered. This order was implemented on 23rd June, a while after the final hostages had been released.

Information about the additional numbers printed is inconclusive and varies from one hundred to five hundred sets. Nearly all unused stamps now available should originate from the second printing. The number of known unused stamps is tantalisingly small, for example Baldus records only twenty three examples of the 5c. and seventeen of the 10c.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS There are three variations in each of the two designs; the stamps from the first printing vary from those of the second. Three variations of each value are seen used on covers. These are from the first printing and I have coded them in the order in which they appear. It is logical that the printer would draw, or cut, three designs as this would make it far easier to produce three hundred stamps. Also, when placed horizontally the three designs would probably fit the paper available.

It is surprising that the stamps used on cover seem to appear in some sort of order. The sheets were obviously cut up before distribution, so each design would be in bundles of one hundred. Confusingly there seems to be no distinction between the stamps used from the bandits' stronghold and those put on by Crow at the village. Perhaps each bundle was split in order, according to requirements.

It appears that the first 'plates' could not be used again, so the printer made three more designs of each stamp for the second printing. This print run was made to satisfy some of the demand from collectors and to raise extra revenue. This leaves some unexplained additional designs listed by Baldus. Without more information or stamps to examine, either these additional two designs are of doubtful status or, as the order was larger, the printer may have produced further designs. Alternatively, the sheets of 10c. stamps may have been made up of four designs, which would account for a total of eight types.

Some elements of the designs of the second printing seem to mimic those in the first printing; this is particularly noticeable on the 10c. values. As there is no order, for convenience I have matched these with the first printing stamps, giving them the same subclass (a, b, c).

Demand for these stamps greatly exceeded supply, so it did not take long for forgeries to appear. The initial copies were fairly clumsy and are easy to identify. If the demand for these stamps was as strong as suggested, it is surprising that so few are recorded to date. A number of stamps would have been sought by non-collectors as general souvenirs of this important event. Presumably, over time interest in these would have diminished and many would have been discarded over the years. Similarly, many stamp collectors would have consigned labels such as these to the backs of their albums as they did not fit elsewhere in collections. When collections were sold, it is likely that new owners were not interested in these stamps as they knew nothing about their origins.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS The 5 cent value (inadvertently engraved 50)

First Printing

Type 1a (Baldus type 1) This design on the Burbank and Stitt covers. This type illustrated by Malcolm Johnson

Ex Mizuhara

Ex Williams

Type 1b (Baldus type 4)

Type 1c (Baldus type 2)

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS Second Printing

Type 2a (Baldus type 5)

Ex Mizuhara

Ex Michael Rodgers auction (faded)

Type 2b (Baldus type 6)

Type 2c (Baldus type 3)

Note that there are some variations in the paper, with some stamps showing diagonal laid lines. Sometimes the red colour spreads onto the reverse, this is quite typical of this type of paper.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS The Ten Cent Value First Printing

Michael Rogers auction Illustrated in Williams article

Type 1a (Baldus type 1) This design on the Smith cover

Ex Mizuhara

Type 1b (Baldus type 4) This design on Rowlatt cover

Type 1c (Baldus type 2) This design on the Burbank cover

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS Second Printing

Ex Mizuhara

Type 2a (Baldus type 3)

Type 2b (Baldus type 6)

This design is very sharp

Ex Mizuhara

Type 2c (Baldus type 5) This type illustrated by Malcolm Johnson

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS Very few covers are recorded, therefore it is difficult to be sure about exactly when the stamps were first used. Powell’s recollections of the event suggest that the journey to the bandits’ stronghold took ten days (though they may have spent a few days further down the mountain). This would mean that the first outward bound letters were probably sent around 18th May. Stamped covers are recorded between 20th and 28th May. Covers dated after 29th May do not bear any stamps, just the three-line handstamp, suggesting that the supplies had run out by then. Note that the envelope from Leon Friedman to Shanghai bears both a bandit stamp as well as the three-line handstamp. This handstamp was obviously produced to advertise the role of the American Rescue Mission and it may have been introduced when supplies of stamps were running low.

It is believed that the stamps were used on letters both to and from the mountain stronghold and the value of the stamps appears to be irrelevant to their use.

The following is a list of recorded covers.

20 May

Letter to William Smith, no postal markings. With letter from B.G. Tours (the British representative in Tsaochwang). 10c. stamp type 1a

21 May

A similar letter to William Smith, no postal markings. 5c. stamp type 1a

22 May ?

Envelope to R.H. Rowlatt, no postal markings. Sent from B.G. Tours. Bears 10c. type 1b. Reused to R.W. Davis in Shanghai where it was hand-carried.

24 May

Letter from Lee Solomon to his father in U.S.A. 5c. stamp type 1a

24 May

Letter from Jerome Henley to San Francisco. 5c. stamp type 1a and 10c. type 1b

26 May

Envelope to G.H. Stitt c/o H.S.B.C. in Shanghai. 5c. stamp type 1a

28 May

Envelope, believed to be from Leon Friedman, to Shanghai. 5c. stamp type 1c plus three-line handstamp

28 May

Card from Lee Solomon to Shanghai. No stamp or handstamp

29 May

Card from Lee Solomon to Shanghai. No stamp or handstamp

31 May

Card from Lee Solomon to U.S.A. Bearing three-line handstamp

31 May

Card from Lee Solomon to Shanghai. Bearing three-line handstamp

2 June (?)

Envelope from John Powell to Shanghai. Bearing three-line handstamp

3 June

Card from Lee Solomon to U.S.A. No stamp or handstamp

5 June

Envelope to Shanghai. (Note the address is written in ink, so probably sent from Tsaochwang). Bearing the three-line handstamp

6 June

Card from Lee Solomon to Shanghai. No stamp or handstamp

6 June

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS

The Rowlatt Cover Probably sent around the 22nd May, from B.G. Tours, the British representative in Tsaochwang, bearing the 10c. bandit stamp type 1b. The envelope was reused and forwarded to R.W. Davis of the North China Daily News & Herald in Shanghai.

This is the only cover recorded as both ingoing and outward bound from the bandits’ stronghold. This envelope was acquired from R.W. Davis by his friend, John Brooke of Davis and Brooke, and has remained with that family until now.

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS

The Burbank Cover Written on 24th May and sent by Jerome Henley to a friend in San Francisco. This cover is unusual as it is the only example bearing both of the bandit stamps. A long letter outlining their exploits is headed “Banditville”

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PHILATELIC EXTRACTS

Hand stamped Mail This envelope, thought to be sent on 2nd June, is from John Powell to Shanghai and shows a clear example of the three-line handstamp which was applied to letters when the supply of stamps began to run out.

References My Twenty-five years in China, John B. Powell, The Macmillan Company, 1945 Carl Crow, A Tough Old China Hand, Paul French, Hong Kong University Press, 2006 The Most Interesting Character I Ever Met, Carl Crow (on Roy Anderson), posted by Paul French, 2011 The Postage Stamps of the Pao Tzu Ku Bandit Post, Wolfgang Baldus, 2007 Bibliography also includes various magazine articles and features on the internet.

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Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

4.3

Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4

Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

All commission bids should be sent to 9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong up till 24 hours prior to the sale.

4.5

On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Bank of China or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually Hong Kong dollars for auctions held in Hong Kong.

The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of Hong Kong dollar bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: HK$100 to HK$2,000 HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 HK$3,000 to HK$5,000 HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 HK$30,000 to HK$50,000 HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 HK$100,000 to HK$200,000 HK$200,000 to HK$300,000 HK$300,000 to HK$500,000 HK$500,000 to HK$1,000,000

by HK$100

by HK$200

by HK$200 or HK$300

by HK$500

by HK$1,000

by HK$2,000

by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000

by HK$5,000

by HK$10,000

by HK$20,000

by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000

by HK$50,000

4.10 Bidding by the Spink Group 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.8, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

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AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1

5.2

Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot. Payment 5.2.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due on your invoice within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.2.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.2.3 Payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by one of the following methods: (i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer.

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By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink China Limited. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-Hong Kong bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment.

5.5

Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.5.1

By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 3% will be applied.

By American Express, a charge of 4% will be applied.

Please note, payment by American Express will be charged in Pounds Sterling. We are not responsible for any foreign exchange losses or charges that you may incur in connection with such card payments.

5.5.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.5.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us, and pay any balance to you;

Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.4

If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:

5.5.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct;

Collection, Packing and Handling of Purchases 5.4.1

5.4.2

Lots may be collected from 9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. In the event where a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink China Limited has been presented to us, unless we specifically agree to the contrary, no Lots shall be released before the cheque or bank draft has cleared where such funds have been credited into our bank account.

5.4.3

A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from the time of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date of sale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink China Limited nor its employees nor agents shall thereafter be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, while any Lot is in or under their respective custody or control.

5.4.4

5.5.2

We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk.

5.4.6

It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs.

If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink.

If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.5.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.5.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.5.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.6

If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.4.5

5.4.7

5.5.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque.

Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within fourteen days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of HKD 30 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.7

Export Licence 5.7.1

You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting.

5.7.2

Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.7.3

We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

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Refund in the case of Forgery 5.8.1

A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met:

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NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

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ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 9.1

5.8.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the auction date, that in your view the Lot concerned is a forgery; 5.8.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days, in the same condition as at the auction date; and

9.2

5.8.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

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5.8.2

In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.8.3

The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.8.4

We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

9.3

9.4

LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:

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6.1

death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or

6.2

any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

COPYRIGHT 7.1

We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

7.2

The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

9.5

Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 9.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 9.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

Waiver 9.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

9.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

Law and Jurisdiction 9.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with Hong Kong laws.

9.5.2 The parties agree that the courts of Hong Kong shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 19 January 25 January 25 January 25 January 28 January 28/29 January

Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong with Japan and Korea The Collector’s Series Sale Sicily – Selection of Rarities Switzerland – Selection of Classic Philately The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India, Part IV The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong Lugano Lugano Lugano London London

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The Collector’s Series Sale Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Specialist Islamic Sale Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

New York Hong Kong London London

318 14010 14012 14004

The Collector’s Series Sale Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong World Banknotes

New York Hong Kong London

318 14010 14008

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London

14001

Bonds and Share Certificates of the Americas Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong

New York Hong Kong

319 14010

The Collector’s Series Sale

New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong

COINS 14/15 January 19 January 26 March 26/27 March

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES

BANKNOTES 14/15 January 18/19 January 15/16 April

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia WATCHES Dominic Khoo YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

MEDALS 24 April

Chairman’s Office Monica Kruber Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

BONDS AND SHARES 16 January 19 January

Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

AUTOGRAPHS 14/15 January

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YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang

WINES 17 January

Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith

The above sale dates are subject to change

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

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