The Collector's Series sale by Spink and Son

6 JULY 2013 HONG KONG

THE COLLECTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SERIES Banknotes of China and Hong Kong Fine Coins of China and Hong Kong Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker SPECIALISTS

STAMPS UK – Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith USA – George Eveleth Arthur Poudrier Rex Bishop 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 Barbara Mears John Pett USA – Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand Pepin China – Mark Li BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA – Stephen Goldsmith China – Mark Li ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK – Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK – Philip Skingley Annie Beadle AUTOGRAPHS USA – Stephen Goldsmith WINES China – Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

EUROPE TEAM (LONDON – LUGANO)

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 Sarah Schmitz John Winchcombe Harry Gladwin MaríaMartínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Alison Kinnaird Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK – DALLAS) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith

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

The Collector's Series Sale - Hong Kong CSS06 6 July 2013 in Hong Kong and on the-saleroom.com

S ALE L OCATION

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE

SPINK CHINA

FOR YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SALE

9/F Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong tel +852 25 300 100 fax +852 25 266 128

Anna Lee china@spink.com +852 25 300 100

S ALE D ETAILS Saturday 6 July 2013

11AM

In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as CSS06

V IEWING OF L OTS Viewing at 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong: Thursday Friday

4 July 2013 10AM - 6PM 5 July 2013 10AM - 6PM

AUCTION TEAM FOR YOUR CATALOGUE REQUESTS, BIDS, SALE RESULTS AND PAYMENT

Amy Yung china@spink.com +852 25 300 100 fax +852 25 266 128 Newton Tsang china@spink.com +852 25 300 100 Raymond Tat china@spink.com +852 25 300 100

二○一三年夏季斯賓克華郵拍賣會拍賣會時間七月六日星期六上午十一時

預展時間 FOR YOUR INTERNET BIDDING

七月四日至五日星期四至星期五上午十時至下午六時

Newton Tsang china@spink.com +852 25 300 100

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For more information about Spink services, forthcoming sales and sales results visit the Spink Website www.spink.com

BIDDING INCREMENTS (HK$)

500-2,000 2,000-3,000 3,000-5,000 5,000-10,000 10,000-20,000 20,000-30,000 30,000-50,000 50,000-100,000 100,000-200,000 200,000-300,000 300,000-500,000 500,000-1,000,000

100 200 200 or 300 500 1,000 2,000 2,000 or 3,000 5,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 or 30,000 50,000

Bids outside these increments will be reduced to the nearest increment.

ESTIMATES Estimates have been given for all lots in this auction. They are meant to reflect our idea of the current market value of the item given its scarcity and condition. Lots may sell for more or less than the estimates as the bidding dictates.

KEY TO CATALOG Symbols

Unused/Mint (with gum, without gum or regummed) Used E Essay Block or strip of four or larger P Proof On piece S Specimen Cover, card, entire or document F Forgery

H m o s )

Abbreviations

cds CTO FDC pmk

circular date stamp cancelled to order first day cover postmark

NH og ovpt incl

never hinged original gum overprint including

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT BY WIRE TRANSFER Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong Swift Code BKCHHKHHXXX For Spink China Limited, Account #01287500470625 Please add HK$150 to cover bank charges plus any additional fee imposed by your bank, and HK$250 for standard shipping/handling fee per shipment, there will be additional charges for carton lot shipments.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink China Limited of9/F., Malaysian Consulate Building, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong)contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions. Buyer’s Premium

means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity

means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee

means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery

means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price

means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot Reserve

means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any lot number in any catalogue; the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller

means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group

Spink China Limited, Spink and Son Ltd, and our associated companies.

2 SPINK CHINA’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot norfor any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. 3.3 Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller. 3 BEFORE THE SALE 3.1 Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Conditionreportsare usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms andConditions. 3.2 Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size,medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine thetone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of anyothers. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.8, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsiblefor the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age,

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the auction. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of theLot for the purposes of clause 5.8 of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.8 shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for anexpert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us. 3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledgeand accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in anyevent is beyond our control. 3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink China Limited accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

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.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such astamp will not be accepted.

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.

4 AT THE SALE

4.9 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:

4.1 Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction. 4.2 Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. 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 youare 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 endeavors 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. 4.6Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavors 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 orany 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

HK$500 to HK$2,000 by HK$100 HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 by HK$200 HK$3,000 to HK$5,000 by HK$200 or HK$300 HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 by HK$500 HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 by HK$1,000 HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 by HK$2,000 HK$30,000 to HK$50,000 by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000 HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 by HK$5,000 HK$100,000 to HK$ 200,000 by HK$10,000 HK$200,000 to HK$300,000 by HK$20,000 HK$300,000 and up at Auctioneer’s discretion 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 withdrawor 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 payfor 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 ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that theLot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.8, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe correspondingpurchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same conditionthat it was in at the auction date. 5 AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 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.

5.2Payment 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 license 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. (ii) 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. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 3% will be applied. By American Express, a charge of 4% will be applied. We are not responsible for any foreign exchange losses or charges that you may incur in connection with such card payments. 5.2.4 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 areacting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.3 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. 5.4Collection, Packing and Handling of Purchases 5.4.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. 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.

is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictionsthat 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. 5.4.7 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.

5.5Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.5.1 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: 5.5.1.1 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; 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; 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; 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. 5.5.2 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 youtogether with allreasonable costs including a 20% sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission,expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions andpremiums 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.

5.4.3 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.

5.6Failure 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 astorage 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.

5.4.4 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.

5.7Export License

5.4.5 We shall use all reasonable endeavors 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

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 license 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 license is required.

5.8Refund 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 fairlyindicated 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: 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 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. 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 ofthe 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 wasused or in use at the date of the auction. 6LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage orliability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 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 whateverway 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 havethe 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.

8 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 dayfollowing dispatch. 9 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 9.1Limitation 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, lossof 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. 9.2Severability 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. 9.3Force 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 fromcarrying 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. 9.4Waiver 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 aparty in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms andConditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its furtherexercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedyshall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 9.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do notexclude rights provided by law. 9.5Law and Jurisdiction 9.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arisingout of or in connection with them or their subject matter,shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with HongKong laws. 9.5.2 The parties irrevocablyagree that the courts of Hong Kong shall havenon-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim thatarisesout of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions ortheir subject matter.

CONTENTS NUMBERS

DESCRIPTIONS

1-75 76-137

Collections and Accumulations Literature Auction Catalogs Miscellaneous Maps Photographs Orders and Medals Stocks and Bonds Coins Banknotes Hong Kong Banknotes KMB Memorabilia Collections & Postmarks Stamps Postal History Macau Shanghai and Treaty Ports Shanghai Local Posts Amoy Local Posts Chefoo Local Posts Chinkiang Local Posts Chungking Local Posts Foochow Local Posts Hankow Local Posts Ichang Local Posts Kewkiang Local Posts Nanking Local Posts Wuhu Local Posts Early Mail to and from China Chinese Customs Post Issues 1878-88 Large Dragon Issues 1885-88 Small Dragon Issues 1894-97 Empress Dowager Issues Postal History of Customs Post China Imperial Post Issues 1897 Small Figure Surcharges on Dowagers 1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Surcharges 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Surcharges 1897 Red Revenue Surcharge Issues 1897 Japanese Print Coiling Dragons 1898-1910 Coiling Dragon Issues 1897-1912 Postal History Republic of China 1912 Provisional Neutrality Issues 1912 Republic of China Overprints 1913-26 London and Peking Junk Issues 1932-48 General Issues 1948-49 Gold Yuan Issues 1949 Unit and Silver Currency Surcharge Issues 1912-49 Postal History Special, Express, Postage Due and Military 1942-45 Japanese Occupation of China Issues Tibet Sinkiang Yunnan Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces Foreign Post Offices in China Taiwan People's Republic of China

138 139-147 148-151 152-189 190-239 240-356 357-497

498-512 513-542

543-551 552-581 582-584 585-616

617-652 653-705

706-722 723-734 735-773

76-119 120-137

357-366 367-393 394-403 404-471 472-497 513-516 517 518-519 520 521-525 526 527-529 530 531-536 537-538 539-542 552-578 579 580-581 585-589 590-594 595-602 603-608 609 610-616 653-654 655-656 657-659 660-665 666 667-670 671-687 688-692 693 694-696 697 698-699 700-705

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

蔣中正先生獲頒青天白日章之始末青天白日章之設置始於民國十八年（1929），國民政府公佈“陸海空軍勳章條例”規定“ 青天白日章”與“寶鼎章”之條例頒授給陸海空軍官佐士兵。

蔣中正先生於民國十七年十月十日（1928），就任國民政府主席，民國十九年一月第六十四次國務會議決議：「國民政府主席應佩帶青天白日章及寶鼎章」（附件一：決議文件），另呈送蔣中正先生青天白日章之文作（附件二）。

青天白日勳章在國人心目中，始終被視為軍人至高榮譽之表徵，也是蔣中正先生最早獲頒及佩帶的勳章，亦是他生前最喜愛佩帶之勳章，以彰顯及其重視之榮耀，（附圖一：蔣中正先生佩帶之青天白日章；附圖二：蔣中正先生佩帶編號特壹之青天白日勳章：附圖三：蔣中正先生著禮服佩帶青天白日勳章）。

附註：民國二十四年六月十五日國民政府公佈“陸海空軍勳賞條例”，將“青天白日章” 改為“青天白日勳章”。

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July 6, 2013

1 The Historically Important and Unique Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun Attributed to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun, breast badge, 58mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, central medallion portraying the Chinese Sun on a blue background surrounded by a band of gold, reverse officially numbered in Chinese characters “Special One”, minor enamel flaking, therefore nearly very fine, with riband.

The Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun was instituted on May 11, 1929 as an award of valor to members of the Chinese Armed Forces in times of War, and comes in one class. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek’s badge, awarded to him in 1930, is unique in that the reverse bears the inscription “Special One” instead of the usual sequential serial number. He was often seen and photographed with it on, regarded as one of his most favorite medals. HK$6,000,000-7,000,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

7Ex

8Ex 10

July 6, 2013 Collections and Accumulations

2 2

Large Dragons Selection, group of 8 used examples, including 1ca, 3ca(5) & 5ca(2), generally fine (8).

Small Imperial Selection, including 12 small dragons, 1ca(2), 3ca(8) & 5ca(2), and 5 dowager surcharges, all used (17). HK$2,000-3,000

HK$10,000-20,000 3

Small Dragons Selection, three complete sets of 3 with overall tropical toning.

Small Dragons Selection, group of 34 complete sets of 3, condition mixed, repaired, regummed, etc.

Small Imperial Selection, ranging from small dragons, unused 1ca and 3ca plus used with values to 5ca(3), one 3ca with part Glasgow cds, 1894 Dowagers with values to 24ca unused, s selection of 1897 surcharges including small figures 5c on 5ca Small Dragon and 1897 CIP with values to $1 unused (49).

10 Hm

HK$5,000-6,000 6

Hmo

Imperial Period to PRC Accumulation, housed in two medium size carton boxes, one loaded with stock pages and glassines, Dowagers, mint 1c red revenue with 3mm below Chinese character instead of 4mm, coiling dragons, Temple of Heaven, 1972 Merchant Shipping, 1973 Panda, 1978 J8, Taiwan 1962 Paintings, some PRC modern issues, bundles of junks and martyrs, another filled with Dr SYS and martyr issues with multiples, must examine (thousands). HK$10,000-20,000

HK$20,000-30,000 5

Bilingual Dater Collection, 92 different types, mainly on CIP coiling dragons with some Junk series, including Imienpo, Kiachta, Lanchow, Sheklung, Taiheiho, Tancheng, Tsinshan, Tunghing, Shumchun & Suifenho, very useful group. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,500-2,000 4

Old China Accumulation, ranging from Imperial period to PRC, mint & used with some postal history items and stamps packs, also a couple of old Chinese stamp catalogs including 1951 edition published by Chen Kee Stamp Service and 1956 edition published by Director General of Posts in Taiwan, viewing highly recommended. HK$5,000-6,000

Small Dragons & Dowager Surcharges, small group of 10 stamps, including used 1ca & 3ca small dragons, mint and used dowager surcharges. HK$1,000-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

13Ex 15

14Ex

12 16Ex 11 Hm

14 Ho

Small Group of Imperial Issues, including 3ca small dragon (mint), small surcharge 2c on 3ca small dragon, small surcharge 10c on 9ca dowager & large surcharge wide spacing 10c on 12ca dowager (vertical pair), all used (5). HK$1,000-2,000

Republic of China Multiples, group of 12 large blocks, including various Dr SYS issues, air mail & revenues, Gold Yuan and Japanese Occupation issues, must examine (800+).

12 m

Group of 19 Coiling Dragons, including five Japan Prints used with pa kua cancels and fourteen CIPs with various good markings (19). HK$1,000-2,000

Group of Four ROC Specimen Sets, each stamp with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Specimenâ&#x20AC;? handstamp in black, issued by Director General of Posts.

HK$5,000-6,000

HK$1,000-2,000

13 Hm

16 )

1912 Revolution and Republic Commemoratives, accumulation of 49 stamps, value to $1, including useful values such as Dr SYS 16c x6 (mint 2x), 20c x11 (mint 5x), 50c x5 (mint 2x) & $1 used, Yuan Shih-kai 16c x8 (mint 4x), 20c x5 (mint 4x) & 50c x3 (mint 2x), few with minor faults (49). HK$2,500-3,000

1898-1918 Group of Eight Imperial Postal Cards, one to Palestine, also two Junk series postal cards, all with stamps missing, still good reference material (10). HK$5,000-6,000

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17 20

17 )

20 m

1898 to 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Eleven Covers & Cards, a variety of usages including an interesting 1898 cover from Shanghai to Hamburg franked with CIP 5c, canceled by Shanghai dollar dater and with Hong Kong QV 10c pair added at BPO, reduced and cut, two other CIP items, French PO, Dr SYS, etc.

Mint & Used Taiwan Collection, neatly arranged in a stock book, including three booklets and good early material, must examine. HK$1,000-2,000 21 m

HK$3,000-4,000

Used Accumulation, range of Junks (with Sinkiang overprints), Dr SYS and Martyrs, Taiwan and PRC, loosely housed in four stockbooks and pages (thousands).

18 ) Group of 34 Postal History Items, including Junk series, Dr SYS & Martyr issues, gold and silver yuans, early PRC, etc, a couple of fronts only, one Manchukuo and one Macau noted, condition mixed, overall fine (34). HK$1,500-2,000

HK$1,000-2,000 22 Hmo

19 )

Consignment Balance, including ROC 10x air mail blocks of 4 and odd multiples, three used issues from Chairman Mao Poems, also Japan 5th National Athletic Meeting set of 4, top row from miniature sheet, plus 9 misc UM stamps. HK$1,000-2,000

1942-49 Group of Five Covers, four addressed to The Bank of East Asia in Hong Kong, including one with octagonal Postage Paid Canton handstamp, etc (5). HK$800-1,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

25 30

32 14

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23 m

Group of Eight CIP Officially Sealed Labels, including first and second issues, one on piece (8).

Late Ching Dynasty Edict, unused example, five-color scroll format, scarce.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$10,000-15,000

Revenues & Postal Cards, large block of revenue stamps and group of seven unused postal cards.

Late Ching Dynasty Prefecture Level Examination Paper, Fukian area, ranked number 4, overall worm bites, scarce.

HK$300-400

HK$400-500

Small Group of Republic Period Documents, mainly receipts, etc (7).

Shanxi Province Examination Paper, fine.

HK$300-400

Concession Francaise Changhai Tabacs Manufactures, $2 tax revenues, two sheets of 10, unused, rare.

1875 (Guang Xu First Year) Land Deed, fine. HK$800-1,000

HK$2,000-2,500

1884 (Guang Xu 10th Year) Tax Document, scarce.

Guangdong Province Commodity Supply Certificates, group of seven, rare and fine (7).

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$1,000-1,200

34 1893 (Guang Xu 19th Year) Passport, issued for passage to Chefoo through Tientsin, diagonally reduced at top right indicative of archival material, scarce.

28 Early Republic Period Kirin Province Bank Official Document, water stained and lightly torn. HK$500-600

HK$4,000-5,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

38 40 35

1893 (Guang Xu 19th Year) Yi Sheng Company Insurance Policy, very scarce early insurance document in Chinese.

1914 Early Republic of China Land Deed, complete with original 1838 (Dao Guang 18th Year) deed and a 1942 notory stamp, fine.

HK$300-500

HK$1,000-1,500

1901 Guang Xu 27th Year (December 27) Xinwenbao, a complete large format newspaper with supplement, originally published by an Englishman, then sold to an American, now owned by the government and changed name to Xinwen Ribao, split at folds, still scarce.

1916 Hung Hsien First Year Document, stained and partially torn. HK$100-200

HK$100-200

Printed Early Republic Period Document, bearing Dr Sun Yat-senâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature, scarce.

Republic Period Land Deed, fine. HK$100-200

HK$100-200

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Kangte 5th Year Land Deed, lightly soiled, scarce.

1936 Dr Sun Yat-sen Birthday Commemorative Article, a special edition with a message from Dr Sun’s widow. HK$100-200

HK$500-1,000

1939-41 Secret Society Documents, group of two in excellent condition, very rarely offered.

Chinese Nationalist Government Personnel, a small bicolor poster bearing portraits of all important members of the government.

HK$1,500-2,000

HK$100-200

Two Sheets of Proofs, bearing portraits and sceneries probably used for stamps or banknotes usages.

1942 (October 12) Liberation Daily, a two-page large format daily newspaper published in Yanan from 194147, a daily newspaper in the same name of “Jiefang Ribao” was published by the Shanghai Committee of the Communist Party of China from 1949 to now.

HK$100-200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

51 50 52

1951 Canton City Land Deed, a well-kept document complete with original 1946 transfer details etc, many red seals and chops of the mayor and deputy mayor.

1980’s PRC Passport Specimen, very rare example, also copy of Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents specimen, extremely scarce. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$1,000-1,500

51 1997 HKSAR First Chief Executive Election, unused second round election ticket, printed with names of candidates Peter Woo and T L Yang, only 400 examples issued for the electoral college, gold embossed red envelope intact, scarce. HK$200-300

48 1969 BOAC Diploma, scarce. HK$1,000-1,500 49 Fo

52 Ho

1970’s to 80’s Old-time Forgeries, 15th Anniversary of Death of Lu Xun (1951 - Yang C11), two complete sheets of 50, scarce.

BURMA: 1943 Japanese Occupation Period, Independence Day 1c Orange & 3c Light-blue (SG J85b & 86b), two blocks of four, rouletted perforation variety, unused (8). HK$900-1,000

HK$200-300

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CAMEROONS: 1900 Kamerun Postal Cards (H&G 8-11), group of 4, including 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine, another two examples with reply portions (unfolded), all fine unused and clean (4). HK$1,500-2,000

FAR EAST POSTAL HISTORY: Group of 8 Covers, including 1912 (July) CIP cover used in ROC period, 1910-13 Hong Kong (2), 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Japan (4) & 1971 Singapore, also 5 luggage tags. HK$800-1,000

54 ) CAROLINE ISLANDS: 1901 Karolinen Postal Cards (H&G 7-10), group of 4, including 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine, another two examples with reply portions (unfolded), all fine unused and clean (4).

57 ) FRANCE: 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Stampless Letters & Entires, group of 19, a couple of fronts, some contents only, etc, interesting material for early postal history lovers.

HK$1,500-2,000 55 Hm

HK$400-500

EAST GERMANY: 1949-53 Mint & Used Collection, mounted on printed album pages, including 1949 UPU 75th Anniversary, 1950 Winter Sports, Philatelic Exhibition, 250th Anniversary of Science (1pf//20pf), Death of Bach (used), Peace Propaganda, German Stamp Exhibition mini sheet, 1951 Friendship with China, then a run to 1953 including better items, plus a few Russian zone, etc, condition fine throughout, cat GBP1,600+, over 150 stamps and 3 sheets.

58 FRANCE: 1878 Paris EXPO Picture Pack, a beautifully preserved example with 25 photos of individual pavilions, all major nations represented including China. HK$2,500-3,000

HK$2,000-3,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

63 60

61 62

59Ex 64 59 H

62 s

GIBRALTAR: 1953-59 QEII First Definitives (SG 14558), complete set of 14, very lightly hinged, high values 10s & GBP1 UM (14).

GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, three good margins, corner letters “EC”, used on piece with AUG 1840 cds alongside.

HK$900-1,000

HK$1,000-1,500

60 m

63 s

GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, three good margins, corner letters “SC”, used with Maltese Cross in red.

GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, four good margins, corner letters “AK” used on piece with Norwich cds alongside. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000

64 m

61 s GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, good margin example with corner letters “RJ”, used on piece tied by black Maltese Cross.

GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, good margin example with corner letters “LG”, housed in presentation folder with certificate of authenticity issued by Calhoun’s Collectors Society in 1983.

HK$1,000-1,500

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68 65

70 66

67 65 m

68 H

GREAT BRITAIN: Penny Red Collection, re-construction of 240 used stamps, overall fine (240).

HUNGARY: 1951 80th Anniversary of First Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheets (Scott C95, CB13-14), 60f Olive-green, also two Airpost semi-postal issues, UM (3). HK$900-1,000

HK$2,000-2,500 66 H

69 Hm

GREAT BRITAIN: Impressive Mint QV to KGVI Collection, neatly mounted on album pages and identified with SG numbers, beginning with a mint example of Penny Black, many multiples and 8 stationery items, huge catalog value in excess of GBP20,000, condition mixed, need to examine to appreciate, requests for scans in its entirety will be accommodated (hundreds).

JAPAN: Classic Accumulation, mint and used stamps on stock cards and in glassines, some better sets, also duplication on Koban issue, huge catalog value, viewing recommended (hundreds). HK$10,000-15,000 70 )

HK$30,000-40,000

GREAT BRITAIN: QEII Selection of Booklets, group of 140+, with duplication, very fine.

JAPAN: 1904-35 Group of Six Covers, including Dairen to Germany & England with postage due, incoming to Hankow and Tsingtau, seapost to USA, one from Tientsin, fine.

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$1,500-2,000

67 B

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

72Ex

73 74 71 )

74 H)

JAPAN: 1939 (August 2) Postage Due Cover from Pondochery to Tokio, franked with Japan 20s, tied by oval Inde cds, triangular “T” handstamp and vertical boxed Japanese postage due marking in red, Hanoi and Haiphong transit cds on reverse, Japan Postal Insurance Office arrival cds, rare. HK$4,000-5,000

NEW ZEALAND: 1929-79 Semi-postal Collection, complete for period, including all stamps (fine mint except 1940 fine used) and all miniature sheets (fine UM), mounted on hingeless leaves with inscription, some extra mint and used stamps with miniature sheets and FDCs. HK$4,000-5,000

72 ) JAPAN: Picture Post Cards, turn of the century group, all different, a few with commemorative cachets (170+). HK$1,000-2,000

75 Ho VIETNAM: 1961-75 South Vietnam Dealer Stock, over 3,700 stamps, mainly complete sets in full sheet or part sheet, better items including ‘66 Festival (50 sets), ‘68 UNICEF (120 sets), ‘69 Minorities (40 sets), ‘71 Dancers (50 sets) & Rice (50 sets), ‘72 Forces (50 sets), etc, fine UM, some stamps with even gum toning (3,700+).

73 H KOREA: 1975-85 South Korea Commemoratives, total 430 values and 94 miniature sheets, all in complete sets, fine mint hinged on printed album leaves in clear folder. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$12,000-15,000

July 6, 2013 Auction Catalogs

76 1934-35 Arthur Hind Collection, Sales I-XI bound into one volume, including sale 3 of British Asia and India and sale 10 with important China with Large and Small Dragons from the Ferrari collection, Revenue Surcharges and Provisional Neutrality, Shanghai Local Post, a rare volume with original prices realised, H R Harmer (London). HK$2,500-3,000

78 1949 (May) US Post Offices in China, Ferrars H Tows Collection, includes precancels and overprinted Shanghai issues, Carl E Pender (New York), with prices realised, some notations and damage to front cover. HK$400-600

77 1946 President Franklin D Roosevelt Collection, Parts 1-4, complete sales in the original binders and includes part 2 which features the nearly complete collection of the Republic of China with the rare unissued Provisional Neutrality stamps, given to him by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, a rare hardbound edition of the complete sales, H R Harmer (New York) with prices realised. HK$2,000-2,500

79 1955 (March 9) British Empire including Hong Kong and Treaty Ports of R A Webber, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised. HK$600-800

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

90 91

89 24

July 6, 2013 80

1958 (October 28-29) Alfred Caspary Asia, chiefly Japan, H R Harmer (New York), with prices realised.

1964 (April 7) Maurice Burrus Collection, Robson Lowe (London), including a good selection of Shanghai Local Post, Kiaochow, Mongolia and Tibet.

HK$600-800

HK$500-600

1962 (February 6-7) Saul Newbury Collection, Part III, China and Shanghai, Robert Siegel (New York), with prices realised, a very important sale catalog.

1964 (December 16) China, Sir Percival David, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, the first exclusive David sale full of stamp and cover rarities to 1912 period.

HK$800-1,000

1963 (January 8-9) Europe and Colonies and Other Countries, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, includes part of the Sir Percival David collection with Municipal Posts and Formosa.

1965 (November 9) China, the Second Sir Percival David Sale, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, a magnificent sale featuring numerous rarities from postal history, stamps and covers, Shanghai and Foreign Post Offices.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000

1963 (July 23-24) Maurice Burrus British Empire, including Hong Kong, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, includes 48 lots of Hong Kong.

1968 (December 4-5) Josiah K Lilly Collection, Part X, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Robert Siegel (New York), includes Small One Dollar and Shanghai with 1ca (Roman â&#x20AC;&#x153;1â&#x20AC;?) on laid paper.

HK$500-800

HK$600-800

1963 (September 4) Postal History Auction, Robson Lowe (London), including the E S Hardman collection of Hong Kong and the Treaty Ports.

1969 (May 6-7) Japan, a Specialised Collection, H R Harmer (New York), with prices realised, includes good Dragon issues, Cherry Blossoms, Kobans and Offices Abroad.

HK$600-800

HK$400-600

1963 (November 12-13) Sir David Roseway Collections of China and Japan, Robson Lowe (London), a very important collection illustrating many great rarities.

1969 (November 13) China and Hong Kong, from the Sir Percival David Collection, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, featuring many of the superlative items from his collection including the Small One Dollar pair.

HK$800-1,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

92 94

97 99

100

102

101

103 26

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1969 (November 25-27) British Post Offices Abroad, The Glassco Collection, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, the comprehensive collection of these postmarks and covers including early Hong Kong, Macau and China postal history with Customs Post, a very valuable reference.

1976 (February 28) The Far East, Sun Philatelic Center (San Francisco), includes the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Treaty Ports plus Japan and Offices in China. HK$400-600

HK$800-1,000 93

1970 (March 16) Japan, the F J Peplow Collection, H R Harmer (New York), with prices realised, a large collection of early sheets, particularly Cherry Blossom issues.

1977 (October 22) Japan and Far East, featuring the Marius C Samson Collection, Richard Wolffers (San Francisco), with prices realised. HK$400-600

HK$600-800 94

100

1970 (October 26) Europe and Other Countries, Robson Lowe (London), with prices realised, includes a portion of Sir Percival David Collection featuring essays, drawings, die proofs and plate proofs (with complete sheets) of the Large Dragons from Sir Robert Hart and Agnew Collections.

1978 (February 23) Tibet, The Clarkson G Stevens Collection, H R Harmer (New York), with prices realised, this powerful collection includes China, Mongolia and Nepal. HK$800-1,000

HK$600-800 95

101

1971 (October 6) Dr James K Senior Collection of China, Robson Lowe (Basel), with prices realised, strong Dowagers and Surcharges and the Four Treasures of the Republic.

1979 (February 8-9) Central and Eastern Asia, Alevizos (Los Angeles), including important sections of China, Shanghai Postal System, Foreign Post Offices, Hong Kong and Japan, a scarce catalog.

HK$600-800

HK$400-600

102

1974 (March 22) The Far East, French Maritime Mail, British German and Japanese Post Offices in China, The Boxer Rebellion, Robson Lowe (Basel), an important auction of postal history with many great rarities.

1979 (February 24) Far Eastern Asia, Sun Philatelic Center (San Francisco), includes an important section of China and Foreign Post Offices and Dr Yoshimi Itoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryukyu Collection.

HK$600-800

97 1974 (May 14-15) Japanese Occupation of SouthEast Asia, the Dr Wallace Cake and Qued Kirk Collections, H R Harmer (New York), with prices realised.

103 1979 (March 6-7) Walter Pears Collection of Thailand (Siam), Harmers (London), with prices realised.

HK$400-600

HK$600-800

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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104

108

109

107

110 111

114

113 112 28

115

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110

1979 (March 23) The Near and Far East, Robson Lowe (Basel), including the remarkable collection of Tibet formed by Tony and Pat Wheeler.

1982 (May 19) Far East, Robson Lowe (Zurich), with prices realised, mainly China and postal history, including Foreign Post Offices.

HK$600-800

105

111

1979 (October 26) The Brigadier H L Lewis Persia, and the Far East, Robson Lowe (Basel), with color supplement and prices realised.

1982 (November 29 - December 3) America, Asia, Airmails, David Feldman (Zurich), with prices realised, includes an important section of Mongolia plus China and Japan.

HK$600-800

HK$800-1,000

106 1980 (February 15-18) Robson Lowe in Tokyo, Part I, with prices realised, British Empire in Asia includes good section of Hong Kong and Treaty Ports.

112 1983 (April 10-15) British Commonwealth, Feldman (Zurich), with prices realised, includes an important section of Hong Kong.

HK$400-600

107 1980 (August 16) Central and Eastern Asia, Alevizos (Los Angeles), proofs and essays of China, Hong Kong, Nepal, Tibet and the Peter Padget Collection of Regional Issues of China.

113 1983 (June 2) Far East, Robson Lowe (Zurich), with prices realised, including strong sections of Hong Kong and Treaty Ports, China with emphasis on Foreign Post Offices plus Mongolia.

HK$400-600

HK$600-800

108 1980 (December 4-5) The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection of the Postage Stamps and Postal History of Hong Kong and the Treaty Ports, Sotheby Parke Bernet (London), hardbound and with prices realised, still one of the most valuable references for Hong Kong.

114 1983 (October 19) The Paul Hock China, Robson Lowe (Zurich), with prices realised, a very important sale catalog of this major collection with studies of Large Dragons, Revenue Surcharges and many rarities.

HK$800-1,000

109 1981 (October 10) The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antoniaâ&#x20AC;? Collection of Hong Kong and the Treaty Ports, Robson Lowe (Tokyo), with prices realised, with The Foreign Post Offices in China, a magnificent sale with many items from the Burghard, David, Webb and Pearson collections.

115 1986 (May 25) The Isleham Collection of Japan, Siegel (New York), with prices realised, includes a wonderful section of 34 complete sheets of 40 (many ex Burrus).

HK$600-800

HK$400-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

116

118

1987 (March) and 1988 (September) Spezial-Auktion, Corinphila (Zurich), includes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mingâ&#x20AC;? Collection of China, Parts I & II, with prices realised, a very important collection with numerous rarities and one of the most important collections of postal history (2 catalogs). HK$1,500-2,000

1988 (December 14) The Richard Canman Collection of Japan, Harmers (New York), with prices realised, an outstanding collection including a very fine selection of the 1871 Dragon Issue. HK$600-800

119

117

1988 (December 15) The Richard Canman Collection of China and the Far East, Harmers (New York), with prices realised, an important sale for postal history with fine sections of Municipal Posts, Foreign Post Offices, Korea and Express stamps. HK$800-1,000

1988 (December 14) The Richard Canman Collection of Japan, Harmers (New York), with prices realised, an outstanding collection including a very fine selection of the 1871 Dragon Issue. HK$600-800

July 6, 2013 Literature - Miscellaneous

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1951 Newsdom (Sinwen Tienti Weekly) No 168-177 (May 8 to July 10), in a hardbound book, overall aging and tropical toning, filled with invaluable information of the period.

1957 Hong Kong Economic Year Book, published by Tai Kung Pao, a rare surviving publication with many old Hong Kong photographs and advertisements, valuable reference material.

HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-1,500

121

123

1953 Hong Kong Year Book, printed by Wah Kiu Yat Po, a most valuable publication with very good information on bus, train & post office, many B/W photographs and city road maps, extremely difficult and in excellent condition aside from the usual tropical toning.

1958 Hong Kong Economic Year Book, published by Tai Kung Pao, a rare surviving publication with many old Hong Kong photographs and advertisements, valuable reference material.

HK$1,000-1,500

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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125

126

127

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128

132

131

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130

1959 Hong Kong Economic Year Book, published by Tai Kung Pao, a rare surviving publication with many old Hong Kong photographs and advertisements, valuable reference material.

1979 The Hong Kong Fiscal Stamps, published by Frits Huygen, out of print example, in excellent condition and a must reference book for the Hong Kong revenue collector. HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-1,500

131 1987-1991 Shing Lee Stamps & Bank Notes Auction Catalogs, group of 13 original catalogs from the premier local bank notes auction house in Hong Kong, all in B/W and loaded with valuable information.

125 1958-86 (Vol 1-28) The Thai Times, Journal of the Thailand Philatelic Society in three hardbound books, in excellent condition and filled with invaluable reference material. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$200-300 132 1996 (November 7) Sotheby’s Auction Catalogs, complete set of five, including the sought after handbook of The Beckeman Large Dragons, excellent condition in original packing carton. HK$200-300

126 1978-90 (Vol 1-32) The Thai Times, Journal of the Thailand Philatelic Society in three hardbound books, in excellent condition and filled with invaluable reference material. HK$1,000-1,500

133 2008 China Silver Yuan Stamps, written by Mr Patrick CHOY, awarded Gold medal with special prize in China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition, with special commemorative jacket depicting “People’s Daily” Map of Staus of Liberation as of July 1, 1949.

127 1960’s Buddhism in Hong Kong Volumes 49-84, housed in three hardbound books, excellent condition.

HK$200-500

HK$1,000-1,500 134

Philatelic Treasures at China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition, edited by Mr TAY Peng Hian, past President of FIAP (1987-2001). HK$800-1,000

128 1965-66 Hong Kong Album, a permanent illustrated who’s who of the Colony, compiled and published by P C Lee, a very rare book and excellent reference material.

135

HK$1,000-1,500

1966-67 University of Hong Kong Arts Association Annual Report, Chinese title page calligraphy by JAO Tsung-I, very scarce surviving example.

1999-2009 Great Philatelic Compilation of Ching Dynasty, complete set of 12 bilingual publications, each housed in individual slipcase, with in-depth postal marking researches of the first issues of China, including Large & Small Dragons, Dowagers and Surcharges, Red Revenues, etc, invaluable reference material for the serious classic Chinese collector, edited by David Chou.

HK$800-1,000

HK$12,000-15,000

129

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

Maps

136

138

Numismatic Reference Material, group of 15, including several relating to detection of forgeries, also a reference book on food rationing, plus many periodicals.

1956 Chinese PLA Maps, group of two including Ryukyus and Taiwan, scarce. HK$1,000-2,000

HK$200-300 Photographs

137

139

Finance and Collectible Related Material, group of 24 books and 2 magazines, very interesting for reading and reference purposes.

Late Ching Dynasty Photo Album, containing 10 snapshots of the Imperial family, including the Empress Dowager, Puyi in youth and adulthood, etc, very scarce. HK$1,000-2,000

HK$200-300

July 6, 2013

141 140 142

143

140

142

Dr Sun Yat-sen Portrait, taken by Otake Studio in Hibiya Park Tokyo, framed.

1931 (June) Green Gang Leader Du Yuesheng, B/W, a group shot of the notorious Du with the most famous Peking opera stars, including Mei Lanfang, very well-kept and extremely rare. HK$1,000-2,000

HK$1,000-2,000 141

143

Last Moment of Dr Sun Yat-sen, a rare reprint of officially published photograph of the father of the Republic with his followers witnessing his last words.

1948 Republic of China Presidential Inauguration, B/W, an old reproduction, trimmed size 10â&#x20AC;? x 38â&#x20AC;?, mounted on thicker paper, probably one of the last group photo of the administration.

HK$500-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

144

145

146

147 144

146

The Generalissimo and Chiang Song May Ling, group of three small B&W photographs.

Deng Xiao-ping, group of two extremely sharp examples from the files of a French reporter (2).

HK$500-1,000

145

147

1957 (November 11) Original Photograph of President Chiang and the Gambian President, bearing Central New Agency handstamp on reverse.

Chairman Mao, group of two woven examples, one portrait measuring 6” x 4”, the other hand waving, size 11” x 7.5”, both made in Hangchow.

HK$500-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000

July 6, 2013 Orders and Medals

148

150

1960 Republic of China Navy Order, serial 162272, with accompanying certificate, very fine.

Cambodia Silver Medal, fine.

HK$100-200

HK$600-700

149

151

1969 Republic of China Navy Order, serial number 7350, with accompanying certificate, very fine.

French Silver Medal, AU.

HK$100-200

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

Bonds & Share Certificates

152

154

1903 5% Shanghai-Nanking Railway Gold Loan, two bonds for GBP100, numbers 07302 (1904 issue) & 28418 (1907 issue), large format, red and black, both with coupons, fine (2). HK$1,000-1,200

1908 5% Gold Loan, bond for GBP20 issued by Banque de Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Indo-Chine in 1909, number B113933, walled city of Peking at top, green and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, no coupons remain as usual, fine and scarce. HK$1,000-1,500

153

155

1907 Chinese Imperial Railway (Canton-Kowloon Railway) 5% Gold Loan, bond for GBP100, serial number 6348, also a 1938 Canton-Kowloon Railway Fractional Scrip Certificate. HK$1,000-2,000

1909 Commercial Railway Share Book, very scarce Imperial period share certificate, in booklet form, complete with matching dividend booklet, rare. HK$1,000-2,000

July 6, 2013

156

158

1911 Canton Macau Railway Initital Public Offering Document, scarce. HK$1,000-2,000

1913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan, bond for GBP20, serial number 8804, issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in London, “Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brown and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, very fine. HK$1,200-1,500

159

1912 (February 2) Public Loan for the Military Requirements of the Republic of China, 8% bond for five dollars, in excellent condition, scarce.

1913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan, bond for GBP20, serial number 168397, issued by Deutsche-Asiatische Bank, “Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brown and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, very fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,500-2,000

157

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

160

162

1913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan, bond for GBP20, serial number 735486, Russian issue, “Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brown and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, very fine. HK$1,500-2,000

1913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan, bond for GBP20, serial number 779747 & 786520, Russian issue, “Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brown and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, very fine (2). HK$2,500-3,000

161

163

1913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan, bond for GBP20, serial number 758402, Russian issue, “Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brown and black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, very fine. HK$1,500-2,000

1916 The Lun Tai Mutual Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd Share Certificate, very rare early Hong Kong example, lightly torn at bottom, otherwise very fine. HK$500-600

July 6, 2013

164

166

1917 Military Bonds, group of two, one 100 yuan and the other 1,000 yuan, very fine (2).

1920 Gouvernement de la Republique Chinoise Bons du Tresor 8% Chemin de Fer LUNG-TSING-U-HAI, 500F bond, number 061673, ornate border, reddish brown and black, official Belgium seal in blue at top plus three large seals in red, with coupons, fine to very fine. HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000

167 1921 Gouvernement de la Republique Chinoise Bondutresor 8% Chemin de fer Lung-Tsing-U-Hai, ornate border, large format, green and black, signed by Le Ministre de la Republique Chinoise a Bruxelles, number 015967, with coupons, very fine.

165 1918 Short Term 8% Government Bond 10 Yuan, blue and black with ornate borders, two coupons intact, scarce and very fine. HK$500-600

HK$1,500-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

171

170

169

172 174

173

175

176 177

July 6, 2013

168

173

1922 Government of the Chinese Republic 8% Railway Loan, horizontal format, ornate border, blue and black, number 26624, with coupons, fine.

1929-36 Taishan Hsien Construction Loan, group of eleven bonds, ranging from 1929(8), 1933, 1934 & 1936, a few with dividend details, fine (11).

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$500-600

169

174

1922 Government Bond 100 Yuan, bearing Fu Hua Bank Tientsin and private bank in Tientsin handstamps, with coupons, fine. HK$500-600

1930 China Canton Railway Bond, group of two, Dr Sun Yat-sen with national flags at top center, with coupons, very fine (2). HK$1,000-1,500

170

175

1923 Gouvernement de la Republique Chinoise Bondutresor 8% Chemin de fer Lung-Tsing-U-Hai, ornate border, small format, brown and black, signed by Le Ministre de la Republique Chinoise a Bruxelles, number 006742, with coupons, very fine.

1936-38 Manchukuo Government Bonds, group of two, one with coupons, fine (2). HK$500-600

HK$1,800-2,200

176 1937-38 Save the Country Bonds, group of three, two issued by the Treasury and one by Kwangtung Provincial Government, all with coupons, fine (3).

171 1926 Early Private Company Share Booklet, scarce. HK$500-60

HK$500-600

172

177

1927 Shanxi Province 6% Bond for Five Yuan, bluish green on cream paper, coupons intact, one small punch hole at bottom coupon, extremely fine. HK$500-600

1937-50 Private Shares, group of two, one 1937 with 2c Pagoda revenue and a 1950 PRC example (2). HK$100-200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

179

180

181

178 182 185

186

183

184 187 189Ex

188Ex 44

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184

1938 5% Tientsin-Pukow Railway Sterling Loan, issued by the Deutsche-Asiatische Bank, number 38351, large format, ornate border, red, very fine.

1943 Private Enterprise Shares, group of two, each bearing Pagoda revenues, fine (2). HK$500-600

HK$1,500-2,000 185 1945 Shensi-Kansu-Ningsia Border Area, bond for five yuan, ornate border with slogan and Mao portrait at center top, complete with coupons, scarce.

179 Republic Period Hong Kong Cheong Wah Company Limited Share Certificates, group of two unissued examples, Chinese (lilac and beige) on front and English (black) on reverse, very fine (2).

HK$500-600

186 1946-47 Private Company Shares, group of two, filing holes at top, scarce and fine (2).

180 1940’s Farmer’s Bank of China Land Bonds, group of three, red (2) and blue with Dr Sun Yat-sen portrait at center, all with coupons, lightly soiled (3).

HK$100-200

HK$500-600

187 1947 Yunnan Province Gold Treasury, share certificate with dividend coupons at right.

181 1941 Sinkiang Provincial Government Construction Bonds, group of three, 5 yuan, 10 yuan & 25 yuan, regulations printed in black on reverse, scarce and very fine (3).

HK$100-200

188

HK$500-600

1956 State Economic Construction Bonds, a complete “Specimen” booklet containing six different denominations, including 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 & 100 yuan uniface examples, rare.

182 1941-45 Thrift Movement Savings Certificates, group of three, 1941 in green for $1,000 and 1945(2) in brown for CNC $10,000, fine (3).

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$500-600

189 1980’s-90’s Group of Twelve Hong Kong Share Certificates, plus a 1947 Sincere Company dividend folder with interest payments entered to 1966 (13).

183 1941-48 New China Textile Co Ltd Shares, group of seven, fine to very fine (7). HK$500-600

HK$100-200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

191

192

193

194

197

195

199

200

198 201 46

July 6, 2013 Coins

190

196

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of two, AU (2).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of three, XF (3).

HK$200-300

191

197

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of four, AU (4).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of four, XF-AU (4).

HK$200-300

192

198

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of two, XF (2).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of five, AU (5).

HK$100-200

HK$300-400

193

199

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of four, XF-AU (4).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of four, AU (4).

HK$200-300

HK$400-500

194

200

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of four, AU (4).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coin, XF-AU.

HK$200-300

HK$400-500

195

201

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of 4, XF (4).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coin, XF-AU.

HK$200-300

HK$300-400

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

203

202

204

205

202

204

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of two, XF-AU (2).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of three, AU (3).

HK$100-200

HK$200-300

203

205

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of two, XF-AU (2).

Ching Dynasty Copper Coins, group of three, XF-AU (3).

HK$200-300

HK$100-200

July 6, 2013

207 206

208 209

206

208

Republic Period Copper Coin, XF-AU.

Republic Period Copper Coins, group of four, AU (4). HK$200-300

HK$500-600

207

209

Mixed Group of Five Copper Coins, XF (5).

Group of Thirteen Copper Coins, XF-AU (13).

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

210

211

212 213 210

212

Silver Huanghuagang Coins, group of seven, made in Fujian Province, XF-AU (7).

Republic Period Kwangsi Province Silver Cents, group of seven, XF-UNC (7).

HK$300-400

HK$400-500

211

213

Ching Dynasty Silver Coins, group of seven, VF-AU (7).

Republic Period Kwangsi Province Silver 20 Cents, two, one with “F” for “E” error, AU (2).

HK$300-400

HK$200-300

July 6, 2013

214

215

216

217

214

216

1917 Republic Period Tihwa Mint Silver One Tael, AU.

Ching Dynasty Szechwan Province, group of two Kwang Hsu Yuan Pao Silver 7.2 mace, VF (2).

HK$600-800

HK$800-900

215

217

1949 Republic Period Sinkiang Mint Silver Dollar, PCGS XF40.

Ching Dynasty Kiang Nan Province, 1900 Kwang Hsu Yuan Pao Silver 7.2 mace, VF.

HK$500-600

HK$800-900

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

218

219

220

221 218

220

Ching Dynasty Kashgar, 1906 Ta Ching Silver 5-mace, VF-XF.

Republic Period Tang Chi-yao, “Protector of the Republic” commemorative silver 3.6 mace, XF.

HK$300-400

219

221

Republic Period Yuan Shih-kai 1914 and 1919, two silver dollars, VF-XF (2).

1950’s to 70’s Hong Kong Po Sang Bank Silver Bar, 10 tael, early mintage, AU.

HK$400-500

HK$5,000-6,000

July 6, 2013

222

224

225

223

222

224

1980’s Hong Kong Po Sang Bank Silver Bar, 10 tael, AU-UNC.

1988 The People’s Bank of China “Year of the Dragon” Commemorative Silver Coin, face value 10 yuan, one troy ounce of silver, 99.9% in purity and worldwide mintage of 20,000 pieces, China Mint Company certificate of authenticity, in original wooden presentation box. HK$1,000-2,000

HK$5,000-6,000

223

225

1984 The People’s Bank of China “Year of the Rat” Commemorative Silver Coin, face value 10 yuan, 15gm in weight containing 12.75gm of pure silver, 33mm in diameter, limited mintage 10,000 pieces, China Mint Company certificate number 06968, in original velvet box.

1998 The People’s Bank of China “Year of the Tiger” Commemorative Gold Coin, face value 100 yuan, one ounce of pure gold, 99.9% in fineness and 32mm in diameter, total mintage 1,600 pieces, certificate of authenticity number 00660, in original velvet box and packing, scarce. HK$10,000-15,000

HK$1,000-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

230

227

228

229

233

232

236 234

235 54

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226

231

2000 The Hong Kong Millennium Year of the Dragon Gold Proof Medal, 15.98gm of pure gold, 91.6% in fineness and 28.4mm in diameter, worldwide issue limit 10,000 pieces, certificate of authenticity number 00034, in original box and packing. HK$3,000-4,000

Tibetan Silver Card, XF. HK$500-600 232 Tibetan Silver Coins, group of three and four Republic Period items, XF-AU (7).

227 2001 Year of the Snake Commemorative Gold Coin, face value 200 yuan. HK$3,000-4,000

HK$300-400 233 Republic Period Silver Coins, group of nine, XF-AU (9).

228 1993-2001 Group of Nine Silver Coins, including 1993 Year of the Rooster, 1997 Year of the Ox (two different), 1999 Commemorative Colored Silver Coin of Spring Greeting (two different), 1999 Year of the Rabbit (two different) and 2001 Year of the Snake (two different), all in original gift boxes and eight with certificates (9). HK$4,000-5,000

HK$300-400 234 Republic Period Silver Ruyi Ornament, fine. HK$500-600

229

235

Group of 24 Copper Coins, neatly arranged in stock album, condition mixed, must examine.

Republic Period Silver Ruyi Ornament, fine. HK$500-600

HK$2,000-3,000

236

230

Ching Dynasty, The General Mint, Kwang Hsu Yuan Pao Silver Dish, AU.

Group of Five Coins, with auspicious wordings and designs, VF (6). HK$100-200

HK$1,000-1,200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

238

237

239 237

239

Group of 10 Silver Coins, three Chinese and seven foreign, must examine.

COINS & BANK NOTES: Group of Seven, including 1981 Rooster, 1992 Completion of BOC Building Macau, two Centenary of Birth of Mao Zedong One Yuan commemorative coins, Beijing 2008 Olympics 1,000-day Countdown Medallion, 1999 Presentation Pack (The 50th Anniversary of the Founding of PRC & The Establishment of Macau SAR) with two $50 notes and 2006 Presentation Pack with 1980-87 4th banknote issue and complete set of coins.

HK$300-500 238 USA Silver Coins, group of three, two half dollar, including 1893 (ACCA AU-50) and 1945 (AU), one 1921 silver dollar (UNC) (3). HK$300-400

HK$3,000-4,000

July 6, 2013 Banknotes

240

242

241

241 240

242

1904 Group of Two Ching Dynasty Checks, AU (2).

1909 (Guang Xu 33rd Year) Paper Money, group of two, XF-AU (2).

HK$500-600

HK$1,000-1,200

241

243

1905 (1st moon, 28th Day) Private Issue 4000 Cash, blue and black with seals in red.

Guang Xu Period Kirin Province 1 Diao, VF.

HK$300-500

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

245

246

248 251

247

252

250

253

254

July 6, 2013

244

249

Xuan Tong (no date) Private Issue “Hang Chong”1000 Cash, AU-UNC.

Ching Dynasty Private Banknote, 1 cash, VF-XF. HK$300-400

HK$500-600

250

245

Ching Dynasty Private Banknote, 1000 cash, VF.

1909 (Xuan Tong) Private Issue 3000 Cash, green and black obverse with two large red seals on reverse.

HK$100-200

HK$300-500

251 Ching Dynasty Private Banknotes, group of two, AU-UNC (2).

246 1910 Ta Ching Government Bank Currency Certificates, published by People’s Sports Publishing House of China, group of 4 denominations, printed in brown, housed in presentation folder.

HK$400-500 252 Ching Dynasty Private Banknotes, group of two, XF-UNC (2). HK$200-300

HK$300-500 247 Group of Three Ching Dynasty Paper Money, 5 diao, 10 cash and 100 cash, XF-AU (3).

253 Ching Dynasty Privat Banknote, 1000 cash, XF.

HK$500-600

HK$300-400

248

254

Ching Dynasty Private Banknote, 1 cash, AU-UNC.

Ching Dynasty Postal Order, fine.

HK$300-400

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

257

256

260

259

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258

255

258

1912 Bank of China $10, Canton, red serial number F080590, blue and multicolored, Emperor Huang-Ti at left, palace at right, reverse blue and white, fortress at center, CANTON at low center, value at left and right, a lovely fresh and bright example, almost extremely fine and Canton issue rare, an exceptional note.

1915 Bureau of the Ministry of Finance 100 Cash Kiangsi, two examples, UNC (2). HK$3,000-3,500 259 1916 Hung Hsien Period Private Issue, AU-UNC.

HK$15,000-20,000 256

HK$2,000-2,200

1914 Bank of Communications, 50 yuan and 100 yuan, Chungking, fine (2). HK$400-500

260 1918 Japanese Military Currency, 20 sen, no serial numbers, black on green, dragons and phoenixes with Russian overprint, issued for use during the Japanese occupation of Siberia, good to very fine, scarce.

257 1914 Hupeh Provincial Bank 100 Copper Coins, UNC. HK$500-600

HK$4,000-5,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

261 263

264 262 261

263

1919 International Banking Corporation, Peking, 1 yuan, AU-UNC, rare.

1921 The China & South Sea Bank 1 Yuan Tientsin, UNC.

HK$9,000-10,000

HK$18,000-19,000

262

264

1920 Private Issue “Yiju Bank” 400 cash, top right corner missing, VF.

1922 Bank of Honan Province, 100 cash, VF.

HK$600-700

HK$3,500-3,800

July 6, 2013

266

269

265

267

268 270 265

268

1923 Bureau of the Ministry of Finance 20 Cash Peking, UNC. HK$1,000-1,200

1925 The Industrial Development Bank of Jehol $5 & $10, XF-AU (2). HK$500-600

266

269

1924 Private Issue “Yu Tai Heng” 3-Diao, XF.

1926 The Provincial Bank of Kwangsi Five Dollars Nanning, UNC. HK$4,500-5,000

HK$300-400 267

270

1924 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces $10, ZHIBI EPQ64. HK$2,500-3,000

1927 Bank of Communications 1 Yuan Shanghai, UNC. HK$1,600-1,800

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

271

272

1927 Bank of Communications 5 Yuan Shanghai, UNC. HK$1,500-1,600

1929 The Commercial Bank of China $1, UNC. HK$25,000-26,000

July 6, 2013

273

274

275

276

273

275

1929 The New Fu-Tien Bank $5 & 1935 Kansu Provincial Bank 50c, XF-AU (2). HK$300-400

1930-45 The Central Bank of China, group of three, XF-UNC (3). HK$500-600

274

276

1930 The Central Bank of China, 5 yuan, serial number GF555555, F-VF. HK$1,000-1,200

1931 The National Industrial Bank of China 5 Yuan Shanghai, XF-AU. HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

277

278

280

279 281

284

285

283

286 66

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282

277

282

1931 The Kwangtung Provincial Bank with Swatow Overprints, 1 yuan and 5 yuan, both with Sun Yat-sen at right on obverse, fine (2). HK$1,000-1,500

1933 Manchukuo Central Bank Banknote Specimen, containing 11 examples, XF-AU (11).

278

283

1932-33 Chinese Soviet Republic National Bank, 5 fen (1932) & 5 jiao (1933), fine (2).

1934-35 Bank of China Shantung, 1 Yuan (1934) and 10 Yuan (1935), AU-UNC (2).

HK$1,500-2,000

HK$3,000-3,500

HK$5,000-5,500

279

284

1933 The Canton Municipal Bank 10 Cents, PMG GU66.

1935 The Kwangtung Provincial Bank 20c, Sun Yat-sen at left on obverse fine, scarce.

HK$2,000-2,200

HK$4,500-5,000

280

285

1933 The Canton Municipal Bank $1, UNC.

1935 Bank of China 1 Yuan Shanghai, UNC.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-1,200

281

286

1933 The Canton Municipal Bank $5, UNC.

1936 Szechuen Provincial Bank, 50 cents, F-VF.

HK$3,000-3,500

HK$1,000-1,200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

289

290 288

292

294

293

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291

287

291

1936 Hebei Monetary Bureau 20 Cash, UNC.

1941 The Central Bank of China 5 Yuan, UNC.

HK$600-800

HK$5,000-5,500

288

292

1938 Shensi Fu-Ching Bank with The Provincial Bank of Shensi Overprints, 50 cents on 250 copper coins, bluish green, street scene, fine. HK$300-500

1941 The Central Bank of China 10 Yuan, UNC.

289

293

1938 Private Issue Money Certificate, 5 fen, black with red seals on cream paper, printed with “Oppose Japan Save the Country” slogan, very scarce.

1941 The Central Bank of China 10 Yuan, UNC.

HK$1,000-1,200

HK$1,500-1,600

HK$1,500-2,000

294

290

1941 Bank of Communications 10 Yuan, group of six with consecutive serial numbers, UNC (6).

1940 The Central Bank of China 50 Yuan Chungking, UNC. HK$8,000-9,000

HK$2,000-2,200

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

295

296

1941 Bank of Communications 100 Yuan, two examples, AU-UNC (2).

1941 Bank of Communications 500 Yuan, AU.

HK$1,200-1,500

HK$20,000-22,000

July 6, 2013

297

298

1942 Bank of Communications 50 Yuan, AU-UNC.

1942 Bank of Communications 50 Yuan, also Bank of China and The Farmers Bank of China, three differrent color examples, UNC (3).

HK$5,000-6,000

HK$30,000-35,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

300

301

302

305 306

303

308

307 72

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304

299 1942 Bank AU-UNC.

Communications

100

1945 The Central Bank of China 2000 Yuan, UNC.

Yuan,

HK$1,500-1,600

HK$1,600-1,800

305

300

1945 The Central Bank of China 5000 Yuan, Da Ye Print, two examples and a specimen, all UNC (3).

1943 The Central Reserve Bank of China 100 Yuan, AU.

HK$2,000-2,500

HK$100-200

306

301

1947 The Central Bank of China 10000 Yuan, AU.

1943 The Central Reserve Bank of China 100 Yuan, group of ten, UNC (10).

HK$1,000-1,500 307

HK$1,500-2,000

1947 The Central Bank of China 10000 Yuan, two examples, both PMG GU65 (2).

302 1944 The Central Bank of China 100 Yuan, UNC.

HK$1,200-1,300

HK$2,000-2,200

308

303

Republic of China Chen Ting Sing Bank $5 Swatow, AU.

1944 The Central Bank of China 200 Yuan, UNC. HK$4,500-5,000

HK$6,000-6,500

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

312

310

315

311

313 318 317

316

July 6, 2013

309

314

309

314

Republic Period “Tong Qing Chang” Private Issue 100 Cash, EF.

Yunnan Provincial Bank Cashier’s Check, group of two uncut examples, total four checks, AU-UNC (4).

HK$2,000-2,200

HK$300-400

310

315

The Bank of Kiangsi 1 Yuan, UNC.

Republic Period Specimen, group of three, each bearing two security punch holes and bilingual “CANCELLED” handstamp in red, AU (3). HK$1,800-2,000

HK$1,000-1,200 311

316

Jiangsu Province Banknotes 5 Yuan, group of two, UNC (2).

Republic Period Specimen, group of four, AU-UNC (4). HK$1,000-1,200

HK$8,500-9,000 312

317

Kansu Province Military Note 1 Yuan, UNC.

Republic Period Private Banknotes, group of four, AU-UNC (4).

HK$1,500-1,800

HK$200-300

313

318

Yunnan Provincial Bank Cashier’s Check, group of two, including an uncut example of two checks, AU-UNC (3).

Republic Period Private Banknotes, group of ten, different, VF-UNC (10).

HK$100-200

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

320

322 325

321 326

323

327

328

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319

324

Republic & Imperial Period Private Banknotes, group of three different, XF-UNC (3).

Group of Seven Republic Period Paper Money, AU-UNC (7).

HK$500-600

HK$300-400

320

325

Republic Period Paper Money, group of six, XF (6).

Private Issue “Black Cat Co” 1 Cent, AU.

HK$500-1,000

HK$500-600

321

326

Republic Period Paper Money, group of five, XF (5).

Republic Period “Xigongshun” Private Issue, group of three in different colors, AU-UNC (3).

HK$500-1,000

HK$300-400

322

327

Group of Seven Republic Period Paper Money, XF-AU (7).

Republic Period Private Issue, three different, VF-UNC (3).

HK$500-600

HK$200-300

323

328

Group of Seven Republic Period Paper Money, XF-AU (7).

Republic Period Private Issue, group of three, XF-AU (3). HK$100-200

HK$500-600

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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330

331

332

335

336 78

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329

333

Republic Period Private Issue, group of eight, including a border area item, XF-AU (8).

Republic Period Private Banknotes, group of three, XF-AU (3). HK$300-400

HK$500-600

334

330

1949 Zhengchen Banknote, 5 yuan, VF.

Republic Period Private Issue, group of two, VF (2).

HK$1,200-1,500

HK$300-400

335

331 Republic Period Private Banknotes, group of two, AU-UNC (2).

1949 The Kwangtung Provincial Bank 1f to 100 yuan, group of 8, including 1f, 5f, 1 jiao, 5 jiao, 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan and 100 yuan, UNC (8).

HK$200-300

HK$800-1,000

332

336

Republic Period Banknotes, group of eight, all different, VF-UNC (8).

1949 The Central Bank of China 500000 Gold Yuan, printed in three different colors, AU-UNC (3).

HK$200-300

HK$800-1,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

337

338

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 20 Yuan, first print, rare, UNC.

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 50 Yuan, first print, AU.

HK$24,000-25,000

HK$2,000-2,500

July 6, 2013

339

340

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 50 Yuan, first print, UNC.

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 100 Yuan, ZHIBI EPQ67.

HK$15,000-16,000

HK$20,000-22,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

341

342

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 100 Yuan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;3â&#x20AC;? in serial number raised error, rare, XF.

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 200 Yuan, first print, AU.

HK$35,000-36,000

HK$2,000-2,500

July 6, 2013

343

344

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 500 Yuan, first print, UNC.

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 1000 Yuan, first print, UNC.

HK$13,000-15,000

HK$4,000-5,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

345

346

1949 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 10000 Yuan, ZHIBI EPQ66.

1953 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 1f, complete set of 93 examples with double Roman numeral indices, housed in printed album, scarce assemblage.

HK$7,000-8,000

HK$1,000-2,000

July 6, 2013

347

348

1953 Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang 5000 Yuan, ZHIBI EPQ68.

1979 Bank of China Foreign Exchange Certificate Specimen, 50 yuan and 100 yuan, UNC (2).

HK$35,000-36,000

HK$4,500-5,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

350

351 355 352

356

354 86

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349

353

BANKNOTES: Security Banknote Company Color Chart, an intact book of thirty-nine colors in excellent condition.

BANKNOTES: Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 5 patacas, with diagonal “Specimen” overprint in red, UNC.

HK$3,000-4,000

HK$2,800-3,000

350

354

BANKNOTES: Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 5 avos, VF.

BANKNOTES: Macau, Foo Hang Bank Macao $10, a scarce example complete with tab, unused.

HK$1,500-1,600

HK$1,000-1,500

351

355

BANKNOTES: Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 50 avos, VF.

BANKNOTES: World-wide, 1916 (January 1) Acieries de France 1F, series 1, number 00008, interesting and fine. HK$400-500

HK$1,800-2,000 352

356

BANKNOTES: Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 50 avos, two examples, very fine (2).

BANKNOTES: World-wide, 1928 El Banco de Espana, 500 & 1000 pesetas, AU (2).

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$400-500

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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359

360

361

363 364

365 366 88

July 6, 2013 Hong Kong Banknotes

357

362

Hong Kong - 1939 Japanese Occupation Printed Military Notes - 2nd Series 1 Yen (Ma J14), VF.

Hong Kong - 2000 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number GQ888888, UNC.

HK$100-200

HK$3,000-3,500

358

363

Hong Kong - 1970-75 (No Date) The Chartered Bank $50 (Ma S25), VF-EF.

Hong Kong - 2000 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number GQ666666, UNC.

HK$800-1,000 359

HK$2,500-3,000

Hong Kong - 1975 (March 31) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $5 (Ma H10), group of three with consecutive serial nubmers, miscut with design shifted upward variety, scarce, UNC (3).

364 Hong Kong - 2000 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial GQ555555, UNC. HK$2,500-3,000

HK$100-200 360

365

Hong Kong - 1999 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number EK111111, UNC.

Hong Kong - 2000 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number GQ444444, UNC.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$2,000-2,200

361

366

Hong Kong - 1999 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number FK000001, UNC.

Hong Kong - 2000 (January 1) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited $100 (Ma H37), serial number GQ333333, UNC.

HK$3,000-3,500

HK$2,800-3,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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368

369

372

370

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375Ex

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July 6, 2013 Hong Kong

370 Group of Two Black and White Photographs, depicting buses alongside rickshaws in 1930’s and vintage automobiles in 1950’s.

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of The Kowloon Motor Bus Co (1933) Ltd this year, we are proud to present the following 27 items of historical interest and heritage. Rarely have this kind of material been offered in public auction before, an ideal opportunity for the KMB aficionados to acquire these difficult and sought after memorabilia.

HK$800-1,000 371 1950’s Black and White Photograph - Kowloon Railway Station, a Tuck’s Post Card, very scarce. HK$1,000-1,500 372 1950’s Black and White Photographs, group of three small size examples, all depicting buses and Kowloon Bus Station, scarce. HK$800-1,000 373 1950’s Colored Post Cards, group of four, depicting Kowloon Terminus, Peninsula Hotel, Resettlement Estates and Nathan Road (with writing on message side), scarce. HK$600-800

367 A Punch for Every Purpose, original stainless steel bus ticket punch, manufactured by P J Mieth Mfg Company in Point Pleasant, NJ, USA, complete with carton box packaging, very scarce.

374 1960’s Colored Post Cards, group of twelve, three mailed in the 70’s.

HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-1,500

368

375

KMB Uniform Buttons, group of six, also staff number plate, all in metal.

1970’s-80’s Colored Post Cards, group of twelve, all unused.

HK$500-600

HK$1,000-1,500

369

376

1937 (January 19) Original Correspondence to Banque de L’Indochine, a 2-page letter relating to transfer of shares, signed by Secretary Lam Ming Fan, very scarce early example, also a blank Kowloon Bus Tickets Record form.

1966 Hong Kong Year book (19th Year Edition), printed and published by Wah Kiu Yat Po, a complete ten-page document with detailed bus routes of the entire Kowloon districts, very scarce reference material.

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$1,200-1,500

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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378

379

382

383

384 380

385

July 6, 2013

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381

1973 Printed Bus Routes and Time Table, a complete 6-page document with detailed information for route numbers 1 to 104, folded twice vertically but in excellent condition.

1971 (March) $20 Monthly Ticket serial number 05386, holder number 35636, with photograph of holder. HK$500-600

HK$600-800

382 1972 (June 16-July 15) School-child Monthly Ticket, number 3749.

378 1980’s Two Sets of KMB Post Cards, depicting different bus types and manufacturers, total 20 cards, very fine.

HK$500-600 383 1972 Kowloon Urban Bus Service, Second Child “Half Fare Pass”, issued on 26 Sep 1972 and valid until 15 Jul 1973. HK$300-400

HK$500-600

379

384

1964-66 Group of Three Monthly Tickets, rare and fine.

1950’s Jordan Road Ferry to Un Long Bus Ticket, early long distance bus route example (pinkish opaque paper), very fine and scarce. HK$500-600

HK$500-600

385

380 1966 Fare Coupon, serial number UT9922, can be used in payment of a 10 Cts bus fare.

1950’s Jordan Road Ferry to Un Long Bus Ticket, early long distance bus route example (thin paper), very fine and scarce.

HK$100-200

HK$500-600

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389 390

393 391 392 94

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387

386

390

1950’s Group of two Bus Tickets, one 10c from Kowloon City to Kowloon Tong, the other 70c from Kowloon City to Sai Kung, scarce.

1960’s-70’s Group of Nine Bus Tickets, including 10c(2), 20c(3), 30c, 40c(2) and 50c, all with good numbers, rare group.

HK$600-800

HK$500-600

387

391

1960’s Group of Six Bus Tickets, including 20c, 40c, 60c, 80c, 90c & $1, fine and scarce.

1970’s Group of Four Bus Tickets, one 10c from Star Ferry to Ngau Tau Kok, other three with sections, fine.

HK$800-1,000

HK$500-600

388

392

1960’s-70’s Group of Three Lucky Number Bus Tickets, NH6666, JA7777 & KY8888, very fine and scarce.

1970’s Sections Bus Tickets, complete pack of 100 stapled at bottom with backing paper, serial numbers YN1100-YN1199, very fine and rare.

HK$800-1,000

HK$1,200-1,500

389

393

1960’s-70’s Group of Three Lucky Number Bus Tickets, HZ1111, KV3333 & SH5555, very fine and scarce.

1970’s Sections Bus Tickets, pack of 80 with original staple at bottom, serial numbers AKL4100-AKL4179, very fine and rare.

HK$600-800

HK$1,200-1,500

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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395

402 403 398

397Ex

401

399Ex

400Ex

July 6, 2013 Hong Kong Collections & Miscellaneous

397 Hm 1903-1970’s Mostly Mint QV to QEII Collection, including definitives (good selection of KEVII to KGVI with shades) and commemoratives, a few used examples, almost all hinged, overall fine and devoid of tropical toning (150+). HK$3,000-4,000 398 H Group of 9 KEVII to KGVI Stamps, light hinged to UM. HK$800-1,000 399 m KEVI to QEII Selection, mounted on approval pages, over 80 stamps, almost all different. HK$800-1,000 400 m KGV “China” Overprints, group of 26 used and 3 mint stamps, value to $10, fine (29).

394

HK$4,000-5,000

Old 10c Hong Kong Tramways Ltd Tickets, printed in black and red on bluish paper, complete pack of 100, serial number 80qk5400 to 5499, scarce.

401 m Group of 16 QV Issues, all used with “B62” obliterator.

HK$200-300 395

HK$1,000-2,000

1937 “SS Talamba” Photo Album, group of over 60 B&W photographs depicting the grounded British P&O steamer at Lye Mun Pass, Hong Kong on September 2, 1937 during the Great Typhoon, and later savaged by HWD Co in Hung Hom Bay, extremely rare and interesting specialist research material.

402 m Group of 8 QV Issues, all used with Shanghai “S1” obliterator in blue and black.

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-2,000

396 m

403 m

1862-1900 Used QV Collection (Yang 1-41, 45-51 & 54-60), complete excluding 5 without Chinese character examples, overall fine (55).

Group of 6 QV Issues, used, three with “B62” obliterator and three with Shanghai BPO cds.

HK$6,000-8,000

HK$1,000-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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405

407

411

406

408

414

413

412

415

410

409

416

417

418

419

July 6, 2013 Hong Kong Stamps

412 m 1863-74 QV 24c Green & 30c Mauve (Yang 14 & 16), both wing margin examples used with Shanghai “S1” obliterator. HK$800-1,000

404 H 1862 QV 96c Brownish grey Unwatermarked (Yang 7), mint, repaired. HK$1,500-2,000

413 m 1863-74 QV 96c Olive-bister (Yang 18), used with “B62” obliterator in blue. HK$2,000-2,500

405 m 1862 QV 96c Brownish grey Unwatermarked (Yang 7), a scarce left wing margin example, very fine used. HK$10,000-15,000

414 m 1863-74 QV 96c Olive-bister (Yang 18), used with “B62” obliterator in blue. HK$2,000-2,500

406 H 1863-74 QV 2c, 6c, 8c & 12c (Yang 8a, 9, 10 & 12a), four mint examples. HK$1,000-2,000

415 m 1863-74 QV 96c Brownish Grey (Yang 19), two used example with “B62” obliterator, black and blue.

407 m 1863-74 QV 4c Grey (Yang 9e), 12.5 perf variety, used. HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000 416 m 1863-74 QV 96c Brownish Grey (Yang 19), right margin example used with Shanghai “S1” obliterator in black. HK$2,000-3,000

408 H 1863-74 QV 8c Bright Orange (Yang 11c), left wing margin example, mint. HK$1,000-1,500

417 m

409 m

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish Grey (Yang 19), left margin example used with Yokohama “Y1” obliterator in black. HK$2,000-3,000

1863-74 QV 8c Orange & 30c Mauve (Yang 11 & 16), both used with Yokohama “Y1” obliterator. HK$800-1,000 410 m

418 H

1863-74 QV 18c Lilac (Yang 13), used.

1877 QV 16c Yellow (Yang 22), mint, skillfully regummed. HK$4,000-5,000

HK$1,000-1,500 411 m

419 m

1863-74 QV 18c Lilac (Yang 13), used with Amoy “A1” obliterator in black, very few recorded examples.

1877 QV 16c Yellow (Yang 22), used with “B62” obliterator in black.

HK$10,000-15,000

HK$1,000-2,000

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

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422

421

425

423

427

426

424

430

428

431

429

432 433 100

July 6, 2013 420 H

427 m

1880 QV 10c on 16c Yellow (Yang 26), fresh and fine with large part original gum, rare.

1908 Numeral Design 5c Stamp Duty (Crown Block CA watermark), canceled by partial Canton-Chine ship marking, unusual and rare postal usage.

HK$10,000-15,000

HK$3,000-4,000

421 H

428 m

1898 QV Without Chinese Character 10c on 30c Grey-green (SG54), bottom left horizontal pair, left stamp with broken “EN” of “CENTS” variety, UM, even gum toning, papermaker’s watermark on bottom gutter margin (2).

1908 Numeral Design 5c Stamp Duty (Crown Block CA watermark), canceled by Macau cds, unusual and rare postal usage. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$5,000-6,000 429 Ho

422 Ho

1908 Numeral Design 5c Stamp Duty (Crown Block CA watermark), unmounted mint block of 4, scarce.

1900 QV 4c Carmine (Yang 56), unmounted mint block of 4 with perforation shifted to right variety, rare variety for late QV issues, fresh original gum.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$4,000-5,000 430 m

423 m

1911 (March 31) KEVII 2c Green, used with Money Order Office cds, very scarce usage.

1901 QV 5c Yellow (Yang 57), used with Pakhoi bilingual dater, scarce usage.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-1,500 431 m

424 H

1912-20 KGV 5c Green (Yang 100), used with Cheung Chau Type I cds.

1903 KEVII 50c Dull green & magenta (SG 71), top margin example with partial control number index E..., UM. HK$900-1,000

HK$1,000-1,500 432 H

425 m 1907-11 KEVII 10c Ultramarine (Yang 94), used with index Cheung Chau “CC” cds, scarce.

1917-21 KGV “China” 1c Brown (Yang 1b; SG 1b), horizontal pair with left margin, right stamp (NH) with broken crown variety, rare.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$2,000-3,000

426 H

433 s

1908 Numeral Design 5c Stamp Duty (Crown Block CA watermark), mint with original gum, lightly hinged.

1917-21 KGV “China” 1c Brown (Yang 1; SG 1), two examples used on small piece with “Buy War Bonds” slogan, scarce.

HK$1,500-2,000

HK$800-1,000

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441

444

443

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July 6, 2013 439 H 1938 KGVI First Issue (Yang 134-146), complete set of 13, fresh UM. HK$6,000-7,000 440 Ho 1938 KGVI First Issue (Yang 134-146), complete set of 13 in blocks of four, 4c in block of six and extra $1 block of four, seven corner blocks, two with acquisition number and one with plate number, gum toning on 10c, $1, $5 & $10, scarce. HK$25,000-30,000 441 Ho

434 H

1938 KGVI 10c Deep Purple (Yang 138), unmounted mint block of four with white gum, hinged on top margin, key value in set.

1921 KGV 4c Carmine (Yang 120b), vertical pair, top stamp with broken Chinese character “Kong” variety, also 1946 KGVI $2 corner margin example, both UM.

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-1,200 435 H

442 H

1921 KGV $1 (Yang 130), top margin example with requisition number, UM, lightly hinged on margin only.

1938 KGVI 10c, 30c & 50c (Yang 138 & 141-2), three key low values, all UM. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$1,000-2,000 436 m

443 Ho

1932 (January 5) Hong Kong Imperial Reply Coupon, selling price 16c, bearing issuing datestamp, scarce.

1938 KGVI 50c Red Purple (Yang 142), unmounted mint block of four with plate number “1”.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$2,000-3,000

437 Ho

444 H

1935 (May 6) KGV Silver Jubilee 20c (Yang C5), unmounted mint block of 4, folded along perforations (4).

1938 KGVI $2 Red Orange & Green (Yang 144), corner margin example with “C03814” requisition number, UM, scarce.

HK$2,000-3,000

438 Ho) 1938-46 KGVI 4c Definitive Plate Study Collection, singles and multiples, arranged neatly in a ring binder, including varieties, an air letter & several covers, a very rare and difficult assemblage for the specialist.

445 H 1938-1946 KGVI Pre & Post War Issues, set of 23, all with white gum and very lightly hinged.

HK$20,000-30,000

HK$2,500-3,000

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453 Ho

1938-1946 KGVI Pre & Post War Issues, group of 43, including complete set and shades, all with right gutter margins except 30c, UM, very difficult assemblage. HK$10,000-15,000

1946-52 KGVI $5 Green & Bright Violet (Yang 167), unmounted mint block of 4 with plate number “2”.

447 Ho

454 Ho

1938-1946 KGVI Definitives, group of seven blocks of four with requisition numbers, including 2c, 8c, 10c(3, one block toned), 25c & 50c, UM.

1946-52 KGVI $5 Green & Bright Violet (Yang 167 & 167a), plus yellow green variety in block of four, all with violet color shifted variety, scarce and UM (5).

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$6,000-8,000

HK$4,000-5,000

448 H

455 H

1941-46 KGVI Second Issue (Yang 147-152), complete rough paper set of 6 in matching horizontal pairs with plate numbers. HK$1,500-2,000

1946 KGVI $1 Orange & Green (Yang 165), block of four with shifted green color variety, overall toning, UM. HK$2,000-2,500

449 Ho

456 Ho

1941-46 KGVI Second Issue (Yang 147-152), complete rough paper set of 6 in blocks of four, UM.

1941 (February 26) Centenary of British Occupation (Yang C9-14), complete set of 6 in marginal blocks of 4, UM with overall toning and some toned spots.

HK$1,800-2,200

HK$1,000-2,000

450 Ho 1946-52 KGVI Third Issue (Yang 153-168), complete set of 16 in marginal blocks of four, 14 blocks with corner margins, $2 & $5 (scarce yellow green shade) with plate number, UM. HK$18,000-22,000

457 mo 1945 Japanese Occupation Surcharges (SG J1-2), $1.50 on 1y & $3 on 2s , used blocks of four. HK$1,200-1,500

451 Ho

458 H

1946-52 KGVI 4c Pale Orange (Yang 155), block of 6 with requisition number “D01922”, very rare, only 1,000 sheets issued under “D”, UM.

1948 (December 22) KGVI Silver Wedding (Yang C1718), unmounted mint set of 2. HK$2,000-2,500

HK$10,000-15,000 452 Ho

459 H

1946-52 KGVI $2 Bright Violet & Scarlet (Yang 166), unmounted mint block of 4 with plate number “2”.

1948 (December 22) KGVI Silver Wedding (Yang C1718), unmounted mint set of 2 with plate number “1”, scarce.

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$3,000-3,500

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471

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465 Ho

1948 (December 22) KGVI Silver Wedding $10 (Yang C17), block of four with requisition number 36687, UM. HK$800-1,000

1962 QEII Annigoni Portrait 10c (SG197var), lower left corner marginal block of 4, extra paper at corner attached due to pre-printing paperfold before perforation process, a scarce variety (4).

461 mo

HK$900-1,000

1948 (December 22) KGVI Silver Wedding 10c (Yang C18), used block of 8, scarce multiple. HK$2,000-3,000

466 H 1966-72 QEII Annigoni Portrait Definitives (Yang R27, R27A & R28A; SG222-236+), complete watermark sideway sets, including chalky paper, Arabic gum set of 9 and PVA gum set of 8, also glazed paper PVA gum set of 10, UM, a specialist lot (27). HK$2,500-3,000 467 H 1971-73 QEII Annigoni Portrait $10 Glazed Paper (Yang 215), fresh and fine with original gum. HK$12,000-18,000 468 H 1975 Hong Kong Festival Miniature Sheet (SG MS334var), partial horizontal perforation missing at left variety, UM. HK$900-1,000 469 H

462 Ho

1997 (February 12) Hong Kong 1997 Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet (Yang C84Mvar), misplaced perforation variety 2.5mm left, UM.

KGVI $4 Blue & Black Stamp Duty, block of four with top margin, requisition number N00348â&#x20AC;?, UM, scarce. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$2,000-2,500

463 Ho

470 H

1953 (June 2) QEII Coronation (Yang C23), half sheet of 30, unmounted mint. HK$1,000-1,500

2002 Cultural Divertisty 10c (SG1119var), vertical pair with bottom bar coding margin, imperforate variety, UM (2).

464 H

HK$1,500-2,000

1962 QEII Annigoni Portrait (watermark Block CA upright) 5c Orange (SG196var), bottom two rows, left bottom corner with pre-printing paper fold perforation miscut variety, UM (20). HK$1,200-1,500

471 Group of Four GPO Officially Sealed Labels, fine. HK$1,500-2,000

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Hong Kong Postal History

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474

472 ) Group of Ten QV Postal Cards, all unused. HK$4,000-5,000 473 ) 1880 (September 2) QV 5c on 18c Blue Card Black Printing (Yang P2) to Germany, tied by Amoy â&#x20AC;&#x153;A1â&#x20AC;? obliterator in black with straight-lined Amoy index A cds and Hamburg arrival cds alongside, slightly reduced, very rare. HK$10,000-20,000 474 ) 1897 (August 4) QV 4c Postal Card to Belgium, tied by Amoy cds, Hong Kong transit and arrival cds alongside, bearing oval Yang Yen Nung company cachet on reverse. 473

HK$1,000-1,500

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475 ) 1898 (December 29) QV 4c Postal Card from Yangchow to Palestine, canceled by Shanghai BPO cds, bearing Yangchow despatch dollar dater with manuscript date 29/12/1898, Shanghai transit dollar dater alongside with Hong Kong, Colombo and Suez transit cds, vertical and horizontal folding creases, very rare destination and believed to be the earliest known Yangchow dollar dater usage. HK$80,000-100,000 109

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478

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1900’s to 1931 Group of Three Picture Post Cards, franked with KEVII (unaddressed) and KGV issues (1920 single fold panorama to England and 1931 to Germany), very fine.

1912 (February 17) Picture Post Card (depicting The New Naval Dock Yard) to England, endorsed “Via Siberia”, franked with KEVII 4c on picture side, canceled by Hong Kong “KB” cds, scarce.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$500-1,000

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483 )

1904 (November 28) Picture Post Card from Hankow to USA, franked with HK KEVII 4c, tied by Hankow BPO cds, Shanghai BPO cds alongside.

1912 (March 14) Hong Kong University Post Office Cover, franked with KEVII 2c, tied by special commemorative chop.

HK$800-1,000

HK$1,200-1,500

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484 )

1905 (January 2 datelined) Picture Post Card to South Australia, franked with KEVII 2c pair, tied by neat “Paquebot” handstamp, unrecorded Sarawak Limbang “4 Mar 05” transit marking alongside.

1912 KGV 4c Carmine Postal Card (Yang 28) & 191618 KGV “China” 4c Carmine Postal Card (Yang P35), both unused. HK$500-1,000

HK$1,500-2,000 485 )

479 )

1913 (May 29) Picture Post Card to Germany, franked with KGV 4c Carmine, tied by Hong Kong “KB” cds, scarce.

1906 (November 3) Picture Post Card (depicting Typhoon in Hong Kong) to Guernsey, franked with KEVII 4c, canceled by Victoria Hong Kong cds, a scarce Hong Kong KB index F cds alongside, very scarce card and cancel.

HK$800-1,000

HK$500-1,000

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1907 (May 28) Black & White Picture Post Card to Denmark, depicting Pedder Street Clock Tower (demolished in 1915), franked with KEVII 4c with HS&Co security marking, scarce.

1917 (May 14) KGV “China” 10c Registered Envelope (Yang G49) to England, size 3.75” x 6”, up-rated with KGV “China” 2c, 4c & 10c, all tied by oval Registered Shanghai BPO datestamp, rough opening at left, also 1922 example to Scotland up-rated with 1c, 4c & 10c, opened at right, both fine (2).

HK$500-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000

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1910 Commercial Cover to Paris, franked with KEVII 10c, tied by double oval “Siemssen & Co Hong Kong’ company cachet in violet and Victoria Hong Kong cds, Paris arrival cds at bottom.

1922 (November 30) Picture Post Card (depicting street name in Japanese) from Hankow to England, bearing Hong Kong KGV “China” 2c & 4c, canceled by Shanghai BPO cds.

HK$1,200-1,500

HK$800-1,000

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1929 (January 24) Picture Post Card to Scotland, franked with GB KGV halfpenny(2), tied by “Paquebot” handstamp, Hong Kong cds alongside.

1945 Air Mail “Hong Kong Postage Paid” Cover, bearing clear octagonal handstamp on front. HK$800-1,000

HK$800-1,000 489 )

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1934 (July 16) KGV 20c Registered Envelope (Yang H44) to England, size 5” x 8”, up-rated with 20c, 50c & vertical pair of $1, tied by Hong Kong Air (R) Mail cds, scarce.

1945 (August 30) Local Japanese Occupation Period Cover, franked with Japan 50s & 1y, also 1.5y & 3y Hong Kong Japanese Occupation issues, tied by Hong Kong Wanchai cds, scarce.

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$1,500-2,000

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1939 (October 18) KGVI Definitives, group of 7 stamps, including 10c, 30c, $1, $5 & $10 (vertical strip of 3), used on piece and all tied by Victoria Hong Kong cds.

1946 (July 9) Stampless RAF “On Active Service” Cover, addressed to England, bearing 32mm double ring “RAFPOST” cds (Webb Service type 6). HK$900-1,000

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1942 (December 8) Japanese Occupation 2c Red Postal Card (Yang JPC1), up-rated with 7s Red, bearing CTO Great East Asia War 1st Anniversary commemorative cachet in black.

1949 (October 10) 75th Anniversary of UPU First Day Cover (Yang C7), franked with complete set of 4, tied by Kowloon Hong Kong cds. HK$1,000-1,500

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1942 (December 8) First Anniversary Great East Asia War (Yang JPC6-7), folder with two pictorial post cards, each bearing 2s General Nogi canceled by commemorative cachet.

1952 Group of Six British Field Post Office 385 Covers, two franked with KGVI issued addressed to Da Luz and four with QEII issued addressed to Ribeiro, philatelic but nice (6).

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000

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500

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July 6, 2013 Macau

503 H 1913 Surcharge on “Republica” Overprint King Carlos Issue (Scott 206-9), complete set of four, unused.

498 H 1884-1898 Small Selection, including 1884 Crowns with values to 100r, 1885 25r and 50r, some 1885 surcharges (one used) plus a few others to 1898 Vasco da Gamma set of eight, most are unused or with some gum (29).

HK$1,000-1,500

504 H

HK$1,000-1,500

1913-24 Ceres Definitives First Series (Choi 210-225), complete set of 16, fresh mint.

499 H

HK$1,500-1,800

1884-85 Crown Definitives (Choi 1//21; Scott 1-15), complete set of 29 values, including perf 12.5 set of 14 and perf 13.5 set of 15, sll fine unused, 25c lilac has a pulled perf at left.

505 H 1919-24 Ceres II to IV, less 1a and 4a Orange, part to large part original gum, some with heavy hinge remnants, catalog value GBP1200+ (22).

HK$9,000-10,000 500 )

HK$3,000-4,000

Group of Four Early Postal Cards, unused (4). HK$500-1,000

501 s 1903 Carlos Bisected 3a Slate (Choi 130b), used on piece tied by double ring “Correio/Taipa” cds. HK$1,000-1,200 506 )

502 H 1911 Label Stamp 1a Black on White Paper with Papermaker’s Watermark (Choi 147c; Scott 162var), unused, scarce.

1914 (March 16) Cover to Hong Kong, franked on reverse with bisected 4a Yellow-green (Choi C205a), tied by hexagonal datestamp, Hong Kong “IV 7AM” arrival cds alongside, scarce.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$5,000-6,000

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509

510

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July 6, 2013 509 Ho 1925 “4A MULTA” Overprint on Marquis Issue (SG D330var), printer’s archive proofs, left margin block of sixteen on unwatermarked paper and no gum, bearing usual punch holes, manuscript date with instruction at left margin, lightly creased & minor soiling (10). HK$3,500-4,000 510 Ho 1925 “4A MULTA” Overprint on Marquis Issue (SG D331var), printer’s archive proofs, top left margin corner block of ten on unwatermarked paper and no gum, with control number and bearing usual punch holes, only second horizontal pair from top with black overprints, manuscript date with instruction at left margin, lightly creased (10). HK$2,500-3,000

511 H

508

1930 Charity Design 5a Dark-brown on Yellow Paper (Choi T7b; Scott RA4var), horizontal pair with imperforate between variety, unused.

507 Ho 1925 “4A MULTA” Overprint on Marquis Issue (SG D329-331var), printer’s archive proofs, set of three values in bottom marginal blocks of twelve, all with security punch holes, two values with black printing omitted variety (other colonies printed in different colors), unwatermarked and no gum (36).

HK$900-1,000

HK$8,000-10,000 508 Ho 1925 “4A MULTA” Overprint on Marquis Issue (SG D329var), printer’s archive proofs, top left margin corner block of ten on unwatermarked paper and no gum, with control number and bearing usual punch holes, bottom block of four with black color printing omitted variety, manuscript date with instruction at left margin, lightly creased & minor soiling (10).

512 H 1977 (August 9) 1st Anniversary of the Legislative Assembly (Choi C38; SG 531-533), complete set of 3, UM. HK$1,000-1,200

HK$2,500-3,000

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515

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519

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July 6, 2013 Shanghai Local Posts

Chefoo Local Posts

513 H

518 H

1866-67 The Late Period Large Dragon 16ca Scarlet, Chow Printing 62a (Scott 25; Chan 22), “1” in “16” omitted variety, wide LPO, wove paper, small margins, fine.

1893 Smoke Tower Design, mixed printing (SG 1//13), ½c to 10c plus Chefoo harbor high value set of 3, fine mint, 15c bearing papermaker’s watermark. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-1,500

519 ) 1894 Smoke Tower Design Set of Postal Cards (Livingston PC1a-4), complete group of four, including the scarce small spirals border, all fine unused and clean (4). HK$2,800-3,200

514 P 1867 LPO Shanghai Small Dragon Die Proofs, 1ca Black on thin paper and 3ca Prussian blue on white card (2).

Chinkiang Local Posts

HK$2,000-3,000

520 H 1894-95 Golden Mountain Without Cloud and With Cloud Issues (SG 1-7 & 15-22), complete 15 values, fresh mint. HK$1,000-1,500

515 m 1890 LPO Shanghai Double Dragon Issue, 2c Watermarked (Chan LS131var), used example with imperforate left margin, very fine, unlisted.

Chungking Local Posts

HK$2,000-3,000

516 ) Postage Paid 1 Cent Cover, local usage. HK$800-1,000 521 m 1894 LPO Chungking First Issue Later Print 2c, used with Customs Ichang index C “FE 2 94” cds, early known usage on this issue, one month earlier than recorded issuance date, rare.

Amoy Local Posts

517 m

HK$3,000-4,000

1895-96 Herons 1st & 2nd Issues (SG 1-6 & 22-24), set of 9 values to 25c complete including both 2c blue, fine used.

522 H 1895 “Postage Due” Overprint Pagoda Third Printing (Chan LCKD1-5), complete mint set of 5.

HK$1,200-1,500

HK$900-1,000

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July 6, 2013 Hankow Local Posts 527 ) 1893 (December 19) Plain Local Cover, franked with 20c, tied by Hankow Local Post cds, year digits inverted variety. HK$2,000-3,000 528 P 1894 LPO Hankow Third Issue 30c, perforated color proof in Slate, unlisted.

523 H 1895 Handstamped Postage Due Overprint on Pagoda 3rd Print 16ca Purple, unissued, very rare item, see note after SG M8.

HK$1,500-2,000 529 H

HK$3,000-4,000

1896 “One Cent” on 30c Purple (SG 37-38), vertical and horizontal surcharges, mint. HK$900-1,000

Ichang Local Posts 530 m

524 H

1894 LPO Ichang First Issue ½ca, used with Customs Ichang index C “AP 6 96” cds, rare.

1895 Handstamped Postage Due Overprint on Pagoda 3rd Print 24ca Yellowish-green, unissued, very rare item, see note after SG M8.

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$3,000-4,000 Kewkiang Local Posts 525 H

531 H

1895 Postage Due 6c Plum (SG D37a), horizontal pair with imperforate variety, unused.

1894 First and Second Issues (SG1-13 & 18-20), complete set of 13 plus 1896 surcharge set of 3, mint and unused with hinge remnants (16).

HK$900-1,000

HK$1,200-1,500 Foochow Local Posts

532 mo 1894 First Issue ½c (Scott 2), full sheet of 50 used with CTO Kewkiang 23 OCT 94 Local Post double oval date chop (50).

526 H 1895-96 Dragon Boat First Issue (SG1-11), complete set of 9 plus 2nd issue ½c & 1c, unused (11). HK$900-1,000

HK$2,500-3,000

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535

539

538Ex

540

541

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July 6, 2013 Nanking Local Posts

533 mo 1894 First Issue 1c Black (Scott 3 & 3var), full sheet (split into two halves) of 50 used with CTO Kewkiang 1 NOV 94 Local Post double oval date chop in violet, including bottom left corner of design cut off variety on position 42 & 47 (50).

537 m 1896 Scenic 1st Issue (SG 1-9), double line lettering, complete set of 8 plus 2nd issue (single line lettering) ½c, fine used.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$1,000-1,500 538 m 1896 Scenic 3rd Issue (SG 10-16), single line lettering, complete set of 6 plus 4th issue imperforate 1c dull vermilion, fine used.

534 ) 1894 (July 7) Red Band Cover to Shanghai, franked with 2c red, tied by Kewkiang double oval despatch chop in violet, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds on reverse.

HK$1,000-1,500

Wuhu Local Posts

HK$900-1,000 539 Ho

535 )

1895 “Postage Due” Overprint First Issue, 2nd Printing, perforation 11, 10c Lake-brown (SG D39 a & ab), left margin block of four, top pair with type I & II overprints, bottom pair with scarce type III overprint, top right stamp also with broken “a” & “e” variety, bottom right corner torn, UM (4).

1895 Incoming Postage Due Red Band Cover from Nanking, franked with Kewkiang postage due 2c red, tied by oval Kewkiang date chop. HK$900-1,000

HK$900-1,000 540 ) 1895 (July 29) Red Band Cover to Shanghai, franked with 1st issue 10c, tied by Wuhu cds, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds on reverse. HK$900-1,000 541 ) 1896 (June 11) Red Band Cover to Shanghai, franked with 2nd issue 40c, tied by Wuhu cds, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds on reverse. HK$900-1,000

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1896 Surcharges (SG18-20a), set of three plus extra 2c on 6c with black surcharge variety, all fine mint, rare in mint condition (4).

1896 (June 11) Red Band Cover to Shanghai, franked with 20c on 20c surcharge issue, tied by Wuhu cds, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds on reverse.

HK$2,500-3,000

HK$900-1,000

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546

550

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July 6, 2013 Early Mail to and from China

547 ) 1862 (January 27) Entire from United Kingdom via Marseilles to Hong Kong, bearing “2/9” rate marking and London Paid cds on front, Hong Kong arrival cds on reverse. HK$2,500-3,500

543 ) 1846 (May 25) Entire from United Kingdom via Marseilles to Hong Kong, manuscript “2/3” rate marking, London Paid double arc datestamp alongside, Hong Kong double arc receiver on reverse.

548 ) 1862 (September 12) Incoming Cover from USA to Shanghai, franked with US 3c, 5c(2) & 10c(2), tied by Newburgh cds, London Paid transit cds alongside, torn and reduced at right, otherwise colorful, on reverse New York Paid and Hong Kong transit cds.

HK$3,500-4,500 544 )

HK$2,000-3,000

1852 (October 29) Folded Entire from Hong Kong via Marseilles to London, manuscript “4/1” rate marking on front, Hong Kong despatch and London receiver on reverse.

549 ) 1873 (October 9) Incoming Mourning Cover from Manchester to Hong Kong, franked with QV 3d & 1s, tied by Manchester “498” obliterator and cds, on reverse Hong Kong NO 21 73 arrival cds.

HK$3,000-4,000 545 )

HK$2,000-3,000

1852 (July) Cover from Hong Kong via Southampton to USA, bearing “33” handstamp and manuscript rate marking on front with New York Am Packet marking alongside, on reverse Hong Kong despatch and London transit cds.

550 ) 1891 (August 28) Incoming British QV 1d Postal Card to Shanghai, up-rated with QV 1d, tied by Bedford Street SO WC cds, on reverse Hong Kong SP 25 91 transit cds. HK$800-1,000

HK$3,500-4,500 546 )

551 )

1860 (February) Ireland Prepaid Cover via Southampton to Canton, bearing despatch & “Paid” cds on front, London and Hong Kong transit cds on reverse very fine and rare.

1893 (March 15) Cover from Shanghai to Hiogo, manuscript “Per Kobe Maru”, franked with Japan 5s, tied by Shanghai IJPO cds, on reverse Kobe Japan transit cds. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$5,000-6,000

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553

554

556

557

558

562

555

559

563

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560

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July 6, 2013 1878-88 Large Dragon Issues

559 H 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), very fine mint.

552 H 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), unused.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$1,000-1,500

560 m 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), used with partial Customs Tientsin “DE 28 78” cds, rare first year usage.

553 H 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1var; Scott 1var), cliche 23, broken frameline at right of character “Ching”, scarce.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$3,000-3,500 554 m 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), used. HK$1,000-1,500

561 m 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), used with Customs Wuhu “26 OCT 1889” cds, extremely rare marking on large dragon issue. HK$15,000-20,000

555 m 1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), used. HK$1,000-1,500

562 m

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), used. HK$1,000-1,500

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), used with partial IG of Customs Peking “MAR 6 79” cds, scarce cancel on this issue. HK$10,000-15,000

557 m

563 m

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Orange-yellow (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of 3 canceled by Peking seals in blue, 5ca very slight thinning (3).

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow-ochre (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of 3 tied by seal cancels, 5ca thinned (3).

556 m

HK$3,000-4,000

HK$3,000-4,000 564 m

558 Hm

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green (Chan 4; Scott 4), top margin example canceled by a double strike of 1882 (25 Apr ?) Customs Shanghai cds, a good positioning piece (cliche 22) from setting II. HK$3,000-4,000

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing (Chan 2-3; Scott 2-3), 3ca Brown-red, unused and used, plus 5ca Orange-yellow with light creasing (3). HK$3,000-4,000

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576

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577

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575

578

July 6, 2013 565 m

572 m

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 5; Scott 5), unlisted double perforation at right variety, used.

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with clean cut perforations (Chan 7-9; Scott 7-9), complete used set of 3. HK$4,000-5,000

HK$8,000-10,000

573 m

566 m

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with clean cut perforations (Chan 8-9; Scott 8-9), 3ca and 5ca, fine used with oval seal cancels (2).

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 5; Scott 5), used with a central strike of Customs Chinkiang 1884 (APL 9) cds.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$2,500-3,000 574 m

567 m

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with clean cut perforations, 3ca Brown red (Chan 8; Scott 8), used with Customs Newchwang â&#x20AC;&#x153;FEB 28â&#x20AC;? cds. HK$1,000-2,000

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 5; Scott 5), very fine used. HK$1,500-2,000 568 m

575 m

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 5ca Yellow ochre (Chan 6; Scott 6), a thinned and creased used example. HK$1,000-2,000

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with clean cut perforations, 3ca Brown red (Chan 8; Scott 8), part bottom margin used example.

569 m

576 m

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 5ca Yellow ochre (Chan 6; Scott 6), used with partial Chefoo seal cancel.

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with clean cut perforations, 5ca Chrome yellow (Chan 9; Scott 9), used with Customs Newchwang Aug 8 year digits omitted cds. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$3,000-4,000 570 m

577 m

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 5ca Yellow ochre (Chan 6; Scott 6), used with partial Tientsin seal cancel.

1885 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with rough perforations (Chan 11-12; Scott 8a-9a), 3ca (two, one with clean cut perforation) and 5ca, fair to good (3). HK$3,000-4,000

HK$3,000-4,000 571 m

578 m

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 5ca Yellow ochre (Chan 6; Scott 6), cliche 17, lightly tied by seal cancel, very fine used condition.

1885 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing with rough perforations, 5ca Chrome yellow (Chan 12; Scott 9a), used with Tientsin seal cancel.

HK$9,000-10,000

HK$2,500-3,000

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July 6, 2013 1885-88 Small Dragon Issues

Postal History of Customs Post

579 m 1888 Customs Small Dragons, 11Â˝ clean cut perforations, 3ca Mauve, double impression (Chan 20g; Scott 14var), used with partial Newchwang seal cancel, 2007 BPA certificate. HK$10,000-15,000

1894-97 Empress Dowager Issues

582 s 1879 (November 6) Red Band Cover Piece to Singapore, franked with complete set of three Large Dragons, tied by Customs Chinkiang cds, very useful piece.

580 H

HK$20,000-30,000

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, First Printing, 9ca Dull green (Chan 28var; Scott 22var), imperforate mint single with wider bottom margin, ex Tan Kok Tin. HK$9,000-10,000

583 ) 1889 (March 15) Newspaper Wrapper from Shanghai to England, franked with French Chine 5c, tied by Shanghai Chine cds, Customs Shanghai despatch cds alongside with octagonal ship marking. HK$1,500-2,000

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581 H

1897 (April 10) Red Band Cover to Tientsin, franked with 2c on 2ca Dowager surcharge vertical pair, canceled by Customs Shanghai cds, scarce.

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, First Printing, 9ca Dull green, double impression (Chan 28t; Scott 22var), very fine mint. HK$3,000-4,000

HK$15,000-20,000

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591

289

587

592

593 590

132

July 6, 2013 1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Surcharges

1897 Small Figures Surcharges 585 H

590 m

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, ½c on 3ca Orange yellow (Chan 37; Scott 28), partial numeral surcharge omitted variety, also two examples of large figure surcharges, unused (3).

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges, second printing (Chan 56-64; Scott 47-55), complete set of nine, used with pa kua cancels (9). HK$9,000-10,000

HK$1,000-2,000 591 m

586 Ho

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges, second printing, ½c on 3ca Chrome yellow (Chan 56var; Scott 47a var), “t” of “cent” omitted constant variety, also broken “c” of “cen” non constant variety, used with Customs Shanghai MY 25 1897 cds in brown.

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 1c on 1ca Vermilion (Chan 38; Scott 29), interpanneau block of 6, large part original gum. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$3,500-4,000

587 mo

592 mo

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 1c on 1ca Vermilion (Chan 38; Scott 29), top gutter margin block of six, canceled by Customs Hankow MAR 5 1897 cds, CTO with full original gum (6).

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges, second printing, 2c on 2ca Yellow green (Chan 58; Scott 49), block of four used with Amoy 9 JUL 97 dollar dater. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$3,500-4,000

593 Ho 1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges, second printing, 4c on 4ca Pale rose, incorrect “Four” of surcharge (Chan 59b; Scott 50), fresh mint block of four, top right stamp with error (4). HK$9,000-10,000

588 H 1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 10c on 9ca Dull green & 30c on 24ca Carmine (Chan 44d & 46a; Scott 35var & 37var), 4mm variety, both unused. HK$8,000-10,000 589 m

594 H

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 10c on 9ca Dull green, “10” 3.5mm below Chinese characters (Chan 44d; Scott 35var), tied by complete Chefoo pa kua cancel, very fine. HK$2,000-3,000

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges, second printing, 30c on 24ca Deep rose red (Chan 64var; Scott 55var), “30” shifted to right variety, fresh mint. HK$7,000-8,000

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July 6, 2013 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Surcharges

600 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, later second printing, 10c on 9ca Grey green (Chan 79var; Scott 70var), overprint inverted variety, mint with hinge remnant.

595 Hm 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, first printing, ½c on 3ca Orange yellow (Chan 65; Scott 56), mint and used examples, very fine. HK$2,000-2,500

HK$12,000-15,000 601 mo 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, re-drawn designs, ½c on 3ca Yellow (Chan 82; Scott 73), two horizontal pairs forming a block of four, tied by Shanghai dollar dater (“S” of “SEP” reversed variety), top right stamp with “½” shifted to right on top of “n” variety.

596 Ho 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, later second printing, ½c on 3ca Pale chrome (Chan 74var; Scott 65var), mint block of four, perforation shifted to left 5mm variety, overall gum toning (4). HK$9,000-10,000

HK$5,000-6,000 602 H 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, re-drawn designs, 2c on 2ca Yellow green (Chan 83; Scott 74), mint example with top imperforate variety.

597 H 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, later second printing (Chan 74-80; Scott 65-71), short mint set value to 10c on 12ca (7).

HK$800-1,000

HK$9,000-10,000

1897 Red Revenue Surcharge Issues

598 Ho 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, later second printing, 1c on 1ca Pale red orange (Chan 75; Scott 66), block of 20 with a couple of varieties, UM (20).

603 m 1897 Revenue Surcharges (Chan 84, 87 & 88), group of 3 used examples, small 2c (thinned) with Customs Kiukiang cds, 1c (perf 12 x 13.5) and large 2c with partial Shanghai dollar dater (3).

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$2,000-3,000 604 Hm 1897 Large 1c & 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharges (Chan 87-88; Scott 78 & 80), 1c mint with part original gum, 2c used, both with imperforate margin variety. HK$3,000-4,000

599 H 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges, later second printing, 2c on 2ca Yellow green (Chan 76var; Scott 67var), a triple variety example, pre-printing paperfold, surcharge shifted to left and bottom imperforate, scarce. HK$10,000-15,000

605 H 1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88; Scott 80), unused without gum. HK$1,500-2,000 135

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607

608

609

610 611

612

613

616

614

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July 6, 2013 606 H

611 mo

1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88; Scott 80), very fine mint.

1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, watermarked, ½c Chocolate & 2c Deep red (Chan 104 & 106; Scott 98 & 100), two used blocks of four with Kunchuk Post Office without date marking and Qinhuangdao Post Office tombstone handstamp, both scarce.

HK$1,500-2,000

607 H 1897 Large 4c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 89; Scott 82), part original gum, hinge remnant, well centered and fresh.

612 mo 1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, watermarked, 2c Deep red (Chan 106; Scott 100), used block of 10 with Hankow bilingual dater and large “R” registration handstamp.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$1,000-1,200

608 m 1897 Large 4c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 89; Scott 82), very fine used.

613 H 1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, watermarked, $2 Brown red and yellow (Chan 114; Scott 108), unused vertical strip of three with left margin, each stamp with two security punch holes, scarce.

HK$2,000-2,500

HK$1,500-2,000

1897 Lithographed Japanese Printings 614 H

1902-3 Engraved Coiling Dragons, unwatermarked, ½c Brown & 1c Ochre (Chan 116-117; Scott 110-111), bottom & top imperforate examples, both unused (2).

609 H 1897 Lithographed Coiling Dragons, ½c Purple, double impression (Chan 92c; Scott 86var), extremely scarce variety, part original gum, small “S C YEEN” seal on reverse.

HK$1,000-1,200

HK$10,000-15,000

615 m 1902-3 Engraved Coiling Dragons, unwatermarked, 1c Ochre (Chan 117; Scott 111), left imperforate margin example, also top imperforate example with “Republic” overprint, both used.

1898-1910 Coiling Dragon Issues

HK$800-1,000 610

616 s

1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, Waterlow & Sons Specimens, complete set of 12 values, printed in 4 different colors, all with diagonal overprints in black and small security punch hole at bottm left, unused (12).

1903-06 Group of Two Pieces, used with coiling dragon 2c bisects, one vertical and the other diagonal, another interesting Republic of China overprint 2c pair used with Urga lunar year 1909 dater. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$20,000-25,000

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July 6, 2013 1897-1912 Postal History

622 ) 1899 (June 13) Decorated Native Cover to Wuchow, franked with dowager surcharges, all tied by Canton bilingual daters, Wuchow bilingual arrival dater on reverse.

617 ) 1897 (August 9) Cover from Tientsin to Bournemouth, franked with French Chine 25c, canceled by Shanghai Chine cds, Tientsin despatch dollar dater alongside with Salisbury transit cds, on reverse Shanghai transit dollar dater and Bournemouth arrival cds.

HK$4,000-5,000 623 ) 1901 (January 2) Shanghai Local Post 1c Postal Card, up-rated with CIP ½c & 1c, tied by Shanghai bilingual daters. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$4,000-5,000 618 ) 1897 (November) ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card (printed B/W Bund view) to Peking, canceled by Shanghai dollar dater, scarce first year usage.

624 s 1901 (November 18) Pakhoi IPO Combination Piece, bearing CIP 5c (reduced at left) tied by tombstone handstamp, Hong Kong QV 10c added with IPO tie-print, Pakhoi bilingual dater alongside.

HK$2,000-3,000 619 )

HK$800-1,000

1898 (May 18) ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card to Germany, canceled by Peking dollar dater, German 10pf added and canceled by Marine Shiffspost cds, rare intercalary 3rd Moon usage.

625 ) 1903 (January 22) Picture Post Card from Shanghai to France, franked with pair of CIP 2c, tied by bilingual dater, Shanghai Chine transit and French arrival markings alongside. HK$1,000-1,200

HK$4,000-5,000 620 ) 1899 (May 8) Registered Cover from Ichang to Somersetshire, franked on reverse with CIP 10c, tied by Ichang dollar dater, Shanghai transit with Paddington registration handstamp and Taunton arrival cds alongside, on front Hong Kong QV 5c (2 horizontal pairs) and 10c canceled by IPO tie-prints with two overlapping registration handstamps, a very rare example of BPO stamps accepted by Ichang Post Office as well as a very late and possibly the latest recorded use of the Ichang dollar dater.

626 ) 1903 (June 8) Picture Post Card from Tientsin to England, franked with CIP 1c(4), canceled by bilingual daters, Shanghai Chine transit cds alongside. HK$1,000-1,500 627 ) 1903 (October 24) Foochow Bisect Cover to Swatow, bearing rectangular boxed “Postage 1 Cent Paid” handstamp, Swatow arrival cds on reverse.

HK$30,000-40,000 621 )

HK$2,000-3,000

1899 (May 17) Newspaper Wrapper from Tientsin to Shanghai, franked with CIP ½c tied by Tientsin bilingual dater, on reverse Shanghai Local Post arrival cds.

628 ) 1904 (June 15) ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card to Belgium, canceled by Yunnanfu bilingual dater, scarce.

HK$1,500-2,000

HK$4,000-5,000

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629 631

632

634

633

637 635 636

638

640

639 140

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1905 (August 19) Picture Post Card from Tangshan to Ireland, franked with CIP 4c, tied by Tangshan bilingual dater, Shanghai transit cds alongside.

1907 (February 20) Picture Post Card from Tientsin to Paris, franked on picture side with Japan “China” 1s, canceled by Tientsin IJPO cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000 636 )

630 )

1907 (July) Picture Post Card from Peking to Shanghai, franked with CIP 1c, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds alongside.

1905 (October 17) Picture Post Card from Tientsin to England, franked with CIP 1c(4), canceled by Tientsin bilingual daters, Shanghai transit cds alongside.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-1,500 637 )

631 )

1907 (9th Moon, 17th Day) American Consular Service Cover to USA, franked with CIP 10c, tied by Moukden (Fengtien Shenyang) lunar dater, on reverse faint Shanghai IJPO transit with Shanghai bilingual dater, rare usage of lunar dater with name of province in the North East.

1906 (3rd Moon) Picture Post Card (depicting Hong Kong) from Fukien to France, franked with CIP 4c on picture side, tied by Ma Mei lunar dater, scarce. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,500-2,000 632 ) 1906 (July 24) Picture Post Card from Tientsin to London, franked with CIP 1c(4) canceled by bilingual daters, Shanghai transit and London arrival cds alongside.

638 ) 1907 (10th Moon) Picture Post Card from Potoucheng to USA, franked with CIP 2c pair, tied by lunar dater, Tientsin transit cds alongside.

HK$1,000-1,500

633 )

639 )

1906 (November 27) Picture Post Card from Shanghai to Belgium, franked with CIP 4c, tied by Shanghai bilingual dater, Shanghai BPO transit and Bruxelles arrival cds alongside.

634 )

1907 (December 19) CIP 1c Red Postal Card with “Sold in Bulk” Handstamp, local Hankow usage. HK$800-1,000

HK$800-1,000 640 )

1907 (January) Picture Post Card from Changsundian to Belgium, franked with CIP 4c, canceled by lunar “La Yue” dater, Peking & Shanghai bilingual and Shanghai Chine transit cds alongside with Belgium arrival cds.

1908 (June 6) CIP 1c Green Postal Card from Chungking to USA, up-rated with CIP 1c & 2c, canceled by Chungking bilingual dater, Shanghai bilingual dater alongside with Middletown Conn arrival cds. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-1,500

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645

644 646

649 647

648

650

651

652 142

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647 )

CIP 1c Green Postal Card, mounted with Black & White photograph of Yellow Dragon Temple, unused.

1910 (1st Moon) Picture Post Card to Cannes, franked with CIP 1c, tied by lunar dater, under rate to go overseas. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000

642 )

648 )

1908 (September 11) Picture Post Card to USA, franked with CIP 2c pair, tied by Chinkiang bilingual dater with year digits reversed variety, scarce.

1910 (datelined October 10) Picture Post Card from Peking to England, franked with CIP 4c, canceled by Railway 9th Moon 8th Day cds, two types of Tientsin transit cds alongside, scarce.

HK$4,000-5,000

643 )

649 )

1908 (November 2) Picture Post Card from Peking to Tientsin, franked with Japan “China” 2s, canceled by IJPO cds, on address side Tientsin IJPO arrival cds.

1910 (datelined October 22) Picture Post Card from Chinkiang to England via Russia, franked with 4c coiling dragon, tied by pa kua cancel, Shanghai bilingual and Shanghai Chine cds alongside.

HK$800-1,000

HK$800-1,000 644 ) 1909 (September 8) Cover from Shanghai to Vienna, franked with Temple of Heaven set of 3, tied by Shanghai bilingual daters, rare first day cover example.

650 ) 1911 (March 12) Picture Post Card (depicting Penha Hill in Macau) from Canton to Britain, endorsed via Siberia, franked with 1c coiling dragon strip of four, tied by Canton bilingual dater, Shanghai bilingual and Shanghai Chine transit cds alongside.

HK$4,000-5,000

645 )

HK$1,000-1,500

1909 (datelined October 30) Picture Post Card (depicting Hong Kong) from Wuhu to Hankow, franked with CIP 2c and tied by bilingual dater, Hankow arrival cds alongside. HK$1,000-1,500

651 ) 1911 (September 9) Picture Post Card from Dairen to England, bearing Changchun railway cds, scarce. HK$800-1,000

646 ) 1909 (Winter Moon, 16th Day) Cover from Sunchow to England, franked on front with CIP 2c & 4c, Temple of Heaven 3c & 7c, tied by lunar dater with province name, on reverse Taiyuan, Peking transit, Frome arrival cds, very rare lunar dater with province name on Temple of Heaven issues.

652 ) 1912 (January) Cover to USA, franked on front with CIP 10c, canceled by scarce “Anhing” lunar dater, Shanghai IJPO transit alongside.

HK$8,000-10,000

HK$1,500-2,000

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655

653

660

656

658

657

661 659 144

July 6, 2013 1912 Provisional Neutrality Issues

1913-26 London and Peking Junk Issues

653 m

657

1912 “Provisional Neutrality” Issues, 3c Blue green (Chan 140; Scott 134), used.

1923-33 Second Peking Print Junk Issues (Chan 249270), complete mint short set of 22, value to $5, many UM.

HK$800-1,000

HK$1,000-2,000

658 Ho 1925 Surcharge on Second Print Junk Series 3c on 4c Grey in Red (Chan 281), block of 50 with bottom imprint and control number, UM (50). HK$800-1,000 654 s 1912 “Provisional Neutrality” Issues, $2 Carmine and yellow (Chan 142var; Scott 136var), used on piece with complete Foochow bilingual dater, basis stamp with “A” in “Imperial” error, one of the rarest known varieties, only three examples believed to exist.

659 mo 1930 Surcharge on First Print Junk Series 1c on 3c Blue green (Chan 282), block of 50 with bottom imprint and control number, CTO (50).

HK$70,000-80,000

HK$800-1,000

1912 “Republic of China” Overprints

1932-48 General Issues 660 H

655 H

1937 Surcharge on Dr SYS (London 2nd Print) 1c on 4c Wide Stamp Type B Variety (Chan 363; Scott 341var), extremely rare item, mint.

1912 “Sung” Character “Republic of China” Overprint on CIP Coiling Dragons (Chan 152-166), complete set of 15, mint.

HK$9,000-10,000

HK$12,000-15,000 661 Ho

656 H 1912 Fukien Province, Kien Yang City “Republic of China” Local Overprints (Chan RLFK4A1-7), Sung character vertical overprint set of 7, unused.

1939 150th Anniversary of the US Constitution (Scott 364-367s), complete set of 4 in blocks of four, bearing “Specimen” overprints in red and small security punch hole at bottom right, UM.

HK$2,000-2,500

HK$900-1,000

145

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662

663

665

667Ex 664

668

669

146

July 6, 2013 1949 Unit and Silver Currency Surcharge Issues

662 Ho 1940-41 Kansu 3c on 5c Dr SYS Dah Tung Print, block of four with surcharge inverted variety, unlisted in Scott and Chan, usual gum toning.

667 H 1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Surcharges (SG 1314-25), on various Dr SYS issues, set of 12 values, unused.

HK$1,800-2,000 663 H

HK$2,500-3,000

1942-45 Dr SYS Paicheng Print (Scott 518-521var; SG668-671var), group of four vertical pairs with imperforate between variety, including $10 red brown, $20 blue green, $20 rose red and $30 dull violet, unused (8). HK$3,500-4,000

668 H 1949 Fukien Two Character “Foochow” Overprint on Silver Yuan Surcharges on Dr SYS Plum Blossom (Scott 19-23), complete set of five, unused (5).

664 H 1945-46 Dr Sun Yat-sen Chungking Dah Tung Print (Chan 842a-844a), $5 vertical strip of 3, $10 & $10 in horizontal pairs, all printed on both sides, unused (7).

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-2,000 669 H

665 H

1949 Kwangtung Silver Yuan Unit Postage Overprint on Revenue Issue $500 Dark green (Scott 962var), overprint inverted and misplaced on reverse variety, unused.

1945 Shantung Large Character National Currency Overprint and Surcharge Issue (Chan 892-4), complete set of three as listed in Chan, mint or unused, unlisted in Scott. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-1,500

1948-49 Gold Yuan Surcharges

670 H

666 H

1949 Air Mail Unit Stamp, West Szechwan Overprint on $10,000 on 30c Red Hong Kong Print Air Stamp, Watermarked (Chan SA3), mint with original gum, scarce.

1949 Hankow Surcharge $5,000,000 on $20 Brown (Chan G127var), 2nd surcharge character “Yuan” from right and bottom decorating panel with plate flaw variety, unused, very scarce.

HK$15,000-20,000

HK$20,000-30,000

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671

677

678 675 681

676

679

680

682 148

July 6, 2013 1912-49 Postal History

677 ) 1918 (April) Cover from Shanghai to Tunghsien, franked with Junk 3c, tied by “Shanghai-Ningpo Railway, SNR” cancel, rare railway cancel.

671 ) 1912 (December 31) Small Cover to Paris, franked on front with “Republic of China” overprint 10c, canceled by Lungchow bilingual dater, on reverse Tonkin transit and Paris arrival cds. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,500-2,000 678 ) 1920’s Red Band Cover to Sinkiang, franked with Junk 4c & 5c, Lanchow transit and Sinkiang censor tape at top.

672 ) 1913 (June 16) Picture Post Card (depicting Yamato Hotel in Changchun) from Shanghai to Scotland, franked with CIP “Republic” overprint 4c, canceled by “2nd Year” cds, Shanghai Chine and bilingual dater alongside. HK$1,000-1,500

HK$800-1,000 679 ) 1921 (November 11) Incoming Picture Post Card from Colombo, Ceylon to Shanghai, franked with Ceylon KGV 1c, 3c & 6c, tied by Latvinia cds, boxed “BPO to CPO Shanghai” marking, Shanghai same day arrival cds.

673 ) 1913 (July 19) Picture Post Card from Canton to Hungary, franked with CIP “Republic” 1c & 3c, bearing Wangsha No 18 handstamp, scarce, also rare destination.

HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,500-2,000 680 )

674 )

1923 (October 7) Junk 1c Postal Card from Chalanton to Russia, tied by Chalanton cds, rare postal card usage from Mongolia, very few recorded.

1914 (May 22) ROC 1c Green Postal Card with Shameen Defence Corps Printed Message, canceled by Shameen 3rd Year cds. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$30,000-40,000

675 s

681 )

1915 (July 19) Peking-Moukden Mobile Post Office, a beautiful and sharp strike on small piece, large rectangular bilingual “Too Late” handstamp in black alongside with Registered London datestamp in red.

1927 (September 7) Printed Native Cover from Urga to Zhangjiakou, franked on reverse with 25M, canceled by Ulanbator cds, Junk 1c block of 4 (bottom left stamp damaged) added and canceled in Manzhouli.

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$2,000-3,000

676 ) 1916 Newspaper Wrapper from Tientsin to Tengyueh, bearing “CPO Tientsin Mail Matter Under Contract Category B” marking, Tientsin bilingual cds alongside with Rangoon transit and censor marking, rare under contract marking, unlisted by Paul Chang.

682 ) 1930 Plain Local Cover, bearing on front 30mm Peiping (postal strike period, free delivery) round chop, on reverse Peiping cds.

HK$1,500-2,000

HK$2,000-3,000

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684

687

686 685

689

690 688

692

691 150

693

July 6, 2013 Special Delivery (Express) Issues

683 ) 1947 (October 26) Registered West Szechwan Local Cover, franked with large multiples of Dr SYS issues on reverse.

689 m 1914 ROC Express Letter Stamps Second Issue (Chan E9), three number 3 portions, tied by Peking(2) and Tsingkiangpu First Year (Hung Hsien) dater.

HK$800-1,000 684 )

HK$1,500-2,000

1948 (October) Wushi to Woosung Cover, bearing unusual “Not Station 30” handstamp in black on front, Shanghai transit and Woosung arrival cds on reverse.

Postage Due Issues

HK$800-1,000 685 )

690 H

1948 (December 23) Gold Yuan Cover from Shanghai to USA, franked with Dr SYS $1 on 30c Dr SYS block of four, bottom pair with imperforate variety, scarce usage on cover.

1912 Postage Due Stamps Overprinted “Provisional Neutrality” 1c Brown (Chan DU5), prepared for use but not issued, regummed, very rare. HK$10,000-15,000

HK$3,000-4,000 686 )

691 P

1949 (May 5) Air Mail Cover from Shanghai to Taipei, franked with Dr SYS Shanghai Dah Tung Flat Plate Print $50,000 block of 8, canceled by Shanghai year “28” instead of “38” error datestamp, reduced at top. HK$1,000-2,000

1945 Second Central Trust Print Postage Due Stamps (Chan D93-98), complete set of 6 proofs, mounted on card, scarce. HK$10,000-15,000

Military Post

1949-50 Unit and Silver Currency Postal History 692 Ho

687 )

1942 “Military Post” Chekiang Overprint in Red on Dr SYS (Dah Tung Print) 8c Olive green (Scott M11a), bottom marginal block of 9, middle stamp with character “Military” inverted variety, UM.

1949 Registered Canton Postage Paid Cover to Hong Kong, bearing two 15c postage paid labels and Domestic Ordinary on $500 dark green revenue stamp (Chan S91).

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$1,000-2,000

Japanese Occupation of China - Kwangtung Special Purpose Issues

693 Ho 1942 “For Use in Kwangtung Province” Dr SYS 8c Olive Green, Chung Hwa Die III Original Print (Chan JK26), irregular block of 18 with top imprint margin, very rare multiple.

688 H 1946 Bo Tsing Local Issue $30 on $100 Brown orange (Chan AP84var), top right overprint character omitted variety, fine mint. HK$900-1,000

HK$10,000-15,000

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694

696

699 698Ex

700

701Ex

703

702

697 705Ex 152

704

July 6, 2013 Tibet

North-East

694 s

700

1911 Imperial Post Offices in Tibet 3p to 3a (Chan T1-T6), six values used on piece tied by Yatung-Tibet dollar dater, very pretty group. HK$2,000-3,000

Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Pai Chuan (Kerr 156.34-42.44), soft purple character “ROC Temporary Use” overprint set of 10, UM. HK$3,000-3,500

695 ) 1913 (June 15) Registered Red Band Cover from Chabdo, Tibet to Chengtu, franked on front with 3p on 1c, a on 2c, 2a on 5c & 2a on 7c, all tied by Chabdo (Type C3) dollar daters with “Kuei Chou” year digit, manuscript “No 254” alongside, on reverse Chengtu arrival cds, fresh and fine, very late usage, only three known examples recorded by Meiso Mizuhara, extremely scarce. HK$120,000-150,000

701 H Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Shih Tao Ho Tse (Kerr 182.1-16), “China Postal Service Shih Tao Ho” hard green overprint set of 8 plus soft black overprint set of 8, both 10f in horizontal pairs, UM. HK$900-1,000

696 H

702 H

1933 Tibet Local Issues (Chan TL16-20), pin perforated set of 5, unused. HK$1,000-1,500

Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Sze Fang Tai (Kerr 207.1-9), hard purple antique character “ROC” overprint set of 9, 10f & 40f in horizontal pairs, UM. HK$1,500-2,000

Sinkiang

703 H Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Tieh Li (Kerr 228.8-15), soft black character “China Postal Service Temporary Use” overprint set of 8, 10f in horizontal pair, UM. HK$1,000-1,500

697 ) 1931 (April 23) Cover from Turfan to Tihwa, franked with “Sinkiang” Junk 6c, tied by Turfan cds, on reverse censor label and Tihwa arrival cds, torn and reduced at top. HK$800-1,000

704 H Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Wei Ho (Kerr 254.11-19), hard green character “China Postal Service Temporary Use” overprint set of 9, 10f in horizontal pair, UM.

Yunnan 698 H 1926 Second Peking Print Junk Series Overprinted “Limited for Use in Yunnan Province”, mint set of 20. HK$2,000-2,500

HK$900-1,000 705 H Local Overprints of North-eastern Provinces, Ya Pu Li (Kerr 258.20-33), soft green character “Revolution” commemorative set of 7 plus hard purple character “Victory” commemorative set of 7, all 10f in horizontal pairs, fine mint.

699 ) 1928 Red Band Cover from Yungchang to Hoking, franked with “Limited for Yunnan Use” Junk 4c, canceled by Yungchang cds, on reverse Hoking arrival cds, scarce usage. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-1,500

153

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710Ex

708

706

709Ex

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711

713

712

717

716

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July 6, 2013 British Post Office

711 ) 1910 (June 12) French Chine 15c Letter Card from Shanghai to Germany, up-rated with French Chine 10c, tied by Shanghai Chine cds, very scarce usage of Republique Francaise instead of Poste Francaise variety, few recorded usage from China. HK$2,000-3,000

706 ) 1901 (May 19) Plain Green Cover Addressed to Captain Twining at Tongku, franked on front with CEF overprint India QV 3p Carmine pair, tied by Base Office cds, Green BRA 5c CIP added at left and canceled by Railway PO Tientsin round chop in violet, on reverse FPO No 4 arrival cds, a late letter service charge was introduced on April 20, 1901, BRA 5c was used for the collection of the 5c late fee and can only used in combination with CEF stamps, this late fee charge was abolished on May 20, 1901 and BRA 5c stamps were then withdrawn.

712 ) 1919 (March 18) Registered Cloth Parcel Bag with Large Character Surcharges on Regular Issues, bearing 4c on 10c & 10c on 25c(5), tied by Hankeou (Hankow) cds, matching registration label alongside, routed via Suez to Paris, scarce. HK$3,000-4,000

HK$2,000-3,000

713 H 1922 Large Numeral 2nd Surcharge on French Numeral Design Postage Dues (Scott J37-40), complete set of four, mint. HK$2,000-3,000

707 ) 1927 (April 25) Cover to England, bearing GB KGV 1d tied by Shanghai Defence Force “FPO/No 189” (Yangtsepoo) cds.

German Post Offices

HK$3,000-4,000 714 )

1895-1914 Group of 4 Postal Cards & 8 Covers, fine. HK$3,000-4,000

French Post Offices 708 H

715 s

1901 Surcharge Issue 2c on 25c Black on rose (Scott 14), fine mint example with two different security chops on reverse, only 900 stamps issued.

1898 Diagonal “China” Overprint on Germania Eagle Issue (SG 2-6), group of five, value 5pf to 50pf, fine used on piece, canceled by Tsintanfort Marine Feldpost cds, rare set. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$3,000-4,000 709 H

716 )

1902-04 “Chine” Overprint and Surcharge on Indochine Commerce Issue (Scott 18a-33a), complete set of 16 to 5F, fine mint (16).

1902-03 Group of Three “China” Postal Cards, all canceled by railway dater, including Tsingtau to Kiautschou, Tsingtau to Kumi & Tsingtau to Weihsien, useful. HK$1,500-2,000

HK$1,500-2,000

717 )

710 H

1905-11 Group of Three Postal History Items, including 1905 Picture Post Card from Chefoo to Peking, 1911 cover from Peking to Edinburgh, and an unused Reichspost 10pf “China” postal card with reply portion (3). HK$1,000-1,500

1903-04 Canton Overprint and Surcharge on Indochine Commerce Issue (Scott 15-30), complete set of 16 to 5F, all fine mint. HK$3,500-4,000

155

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German Leased Territory: Kiaochow

Japanese Post Offices

718 H

721 )

1900 Unwatermarked Kiaochow Regular Issue (Chan GL9-21) and 1906 Watermarked Kiaochow Chinese Currency Issue (Yang GL32-41), two complete mint sets, hinged. HK$2,000-3,000

1896 (October 22) Stampless Military Cover to Japan, bearing Wei-hai-wei No 1 Post Office cds in red, Ueno Kozuke Minowa October 30 arrival cds at top, four Chinese character â&#x20AC;&#x153;Military Postâ&#x20AC;? along left side, rough opening at top, Japanese Occupation of Weihaiwei continued until the port was released to Britain in 1898. HK$2,000-3,000

719 H 1906 Kiaochow Chinese Currency 2c Green (Chan GL33var), imperforate variety, only one sheet of 100 sold by the German Postal Museum in 1997, very rare, 1998 Ronald Steuer certificate.

US Post Offices

HK$8,000-10,000

722 H

720 ) 1907 (August 12) Picture Post Card from Tsingtau to Germany, bearing Kiaochow 2c Green.

1917-22 First & Second Surcharges on President Series (Chan FUS1-18), complete mint set of 18, some unused and with hinge remnants.

HK$800-1,000

HK$4,000-5,000

718 722Ex

719

721

720 156

July 6, 2013 Taiwan

725 Ho

Official Postage Stamp, right half used on piece of cover, fine and scarce.

Group of Four Official Postage Stamps, in complete sheets of 5, one sheet printed on horizontal narrow laid paper, one with wider laid paper, one with vertical laid paper and a double impression example on another sheet of 5, extremely rare assemblage.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$400,000-500,000

723 s

726 Ho

724 ms

1888 Handstamped Surcharges in Red with Frames on Horse and Dragon Issues (Chan F22-23), 10c on 20 cash Green reconstructed strip of five and 10c on 20 cash Red strip of four, very scarce (9).

Group of Four Official & Commercial Postage Stamps, one used on piece, fine to very fine. HK$8,000-10,000

HK$300,000-400,000

723 724

726 725

157

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727

730

731

732 734 158

July 6, 2013 727 H

731 )

1895 Black Flag Republic Die III, set of 4 values complete, including 100 cash in blue and violet, all in horizontal strips of three, unused, light age toning (12).

1952 (March 1) 2nd Anniversary of Chiang Kai-shek’s Return to the Presidency (Scott 1052-1056), complete set of 5 on first day cover with Taipei cds.

HK$4,000-5,000

HK$500-1,000 732 ) 1953-54 Pair of Taiwan Covers, one registered air mail from Taichung to Morocco, the other Taipei local usage, postal advertising handstamp on back with reversed example on front. HK$800-1,000

728

729

728 H 1945 Japanese Stamps Overprinted with “Republic of China, Taiwan Province” 10s Blue (Chan TP6b), vertical pair with top margin, overprint inverted variety, unused. HK$1,000-2,000 729 H 1945 Japanese Stamps Overprinted with “Republic of China, Taiwan Province” 10s Blue (Chan TP6c), vertical pair with top margin, overprint double variety, unused.

733 B 1954 (January 28) Opening of Silo Bridge Souvenir Folder (Scott 1095a), containing one sheet of 4 imperforate stamps bearing Taipei index (4) cds, tape marks on reverse. HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,000-2,000 730 ) 1947 “National Taiwan University” Printed Cover to USA, franked on reverse with $3 on $100 Carmine horizontal strip of three, tied by “Taiwan Temporary Postmark Taipeh” round chop in violet, Taipeh despatch cds alongside, scarce.

1959 Chu Kwong Tower 3c Orange (Scott 1218), full sheet of 100, UM.

HK$9,000-10,000

HK$1,500-2,000

734 Ho

159

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735 736

740

739Ex

738

737 741

742

744

745 746

743 160

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741 ) PRC: One Frame Cultural Revolution Period Maximum Card Collection, 16 well-written up exhibition pages, a total of 31 cards franked with various “W”, “S”, “J” & “T” issues canceled during 80’s and 90’s, two with 2003 cds.

735 Hm PRC: Largely Mint Selection, including items from C series, mint S42(2) & used S57(missing one), W6 & W17(both mint), N13(mint), misc J & T, complete and short sets with multiples, come CTO, clean and worthwhile.

HK$8,000-10,000

HK$5,000-6,000

742 ) PRC: One Frame N Series Maximum Card Collection, 16 well-written up exhibition pages, a total of 31 cards franked with various issues canceled during 80’s and 90’s.

736 m PRC: Used Collection, about 200 items housed in small stock book, including complete set of 1967 Long Live Chairman Mao.

HK$6,000-8,000

HK$1,500-2,000

743 PRC: 1976-1984 Group of Seven Meat Ration Coupons, all in unused sheets of 10 and different denominations, scarce.

737 ) PRC: 1940’s Liberated Area Covers, group of three franked with surcharge Communication Emblem and Globe issues $10 on 50c to Tientsin, fine.

HK$1,000-2,000

HK$1,500-2,000

744 PRC: Group of Three Cultural Revolution Period Posters, including Chairman Mao with Lin Piao, another with Lin & Chou and an uncut matchbox covers featuring various political & military personnel of the Republic of China, scarce original examples.

738 ) PRC: 1950’s to 70’s Group of Six Items, including postage paid & parcel receipts, returned item, etc (6). HK$1,000-1,500

HK$1,000-1,500

739 )

745 mo

PRC: 1980’s Postal History Selection, group of 30 items, including a few returned items to Hong Kong, interesting lot. HK$1,000-2,000

Northeast Local Posts, West Liaoning Area: 1945 Suichong Overprint on Stamps of Manchuria 2f Yellowgreen (Yang NE338), complete CTO sheet of 100 with Suichong 34.9.18 cds, folded along vertical perforation, very scarce.

740 )

HK$3,000-4,000

PRC: 1960’s Triangular “Free Military Mail” Collection, group of 117 covers used around the whole country, all four colors (red, blue, black & purple) represented, including a rare unused example with Qingdao cds, two examples with multiple usages, a highly specialized selection perfect for expansion, most difficult assemblage. HK$5,000-6,000

746 H 1949 (November 16) Trade Union Conference “Northeast Used” (Yang C3NE), complete original set of 3 with top imprint margins, unused, scarce. HK$30,000-40,000

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754

747

750

748

751

756 749 758

755

753

759

757 162

July 6, 2013 747 H

753 Ho

1950 (March 10) Tien An Men Used in Port Arthur & Dairen (Yang RL1), $20 to $100 set of 4, unused (4). HK$1,200-1,500

1951 (August 22) $50 on $50 Brownish-grey Money Order Stamp (Yang SC57var), top left corner marginal block of 4 with diagonal pre-printing paperfold variety affecting three stamps. HK$1,000-1,500

748 H 1950 (March 10) Tien An Men Used in Port Arthur & Dairen (Yang RL1), $10 to $100 complete set of 5, unused (5). HK$1,800-2,000

754 ) 1952 (January 31) Tien An Men $800 Green Letter Sheet from Harbin to Zhaodong Hsien, very rare first month usage.

749 )

HK$25,000-30,000

1950 (September 5) Express Cover from East Szechwan to Chungking, franked on reverse with Tien An Men 1st Print $300 irregular block of 8, canceled by Shandong cds, on front partial express label with Chungking arrival cds. HK$1,000-1,500

755 H 1953 (August 1) Military Postage Stamp $800 Yellow Army (Yang M1), unused. HK$1,000-1,500

750 m

756 m

1950 (October 6) Tien An Men 3rd Print (Yang R3) $200 Green, top margin example with perforation shifted upward variety, used.

1953 (August 1) Military Postage Stamp $800 Yellow Army (Yang M1), two used examples, fine (2).

HK$1,200-1,500

HK$1,000-1,500

751 m

757 )

1951 (April 18) Tien An Men 5th Print $200,000 (Yang R35), fine used. HK$2,500-3,000

1955 Shanghai Print 8f Foundry Worker (Yang R59), perforation 12.5 example used on cover to Hong Kong, very scarce. HK$1,000-1,500 758 ) 1960’s Official Classified PLA Cover, bearing “Confidential” handstamp on front and numbered sticker, very scarce. HK$1,000-1,500

752 H

759 m

1951 (August 22) $50 on $50 Grey Money Order Stamp (Yang SC56var), top right marginal (control number 265) example with rouletted perforation shifted variety, scarce. HK$3,500-5,000

1963 (June 1) Children Imperforate (Yang S54i), complete set of 12, used. HK$1,000-1,200

163

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

760

761 763

765

766

767

768 764

164

769

July 6, 2013 760 Ho

765 H

1967 (April 15) Fulfilment of 3rd Five-year Plan (Yang C118), complete set of two in left margin imprint blocks of 4, NH. HK$3,000-4,000

1971 (March 18) Paris Commune (Yang N3), complete set of 4, UM. HK$1,500-2,000 766 H

761 H

1971 (July 1) 50th Anniversary of Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (Yang N4), complete set of 9, se-tenant strip of three folded along perforations, UM. HK$1,500-2,000

1967 (May 1) Long Live Chairman Mao 4f Text (Yang W12), hinged (1). HK$800-1,000

767 Ho 1973 (October 20) Communications and Transportations $1 and $2 (Yang R15; Scott 11771178), 280 complete sets of two in full sheets, folded once along perforation, light creases along margins, UM. HK$12,000-15,000 768 H 1979 (August 25) 31st International Stamp Fair in Riccione (Yang J41M) and 1979 (November 10) Postage Stamp Exhibition of PRC in Hong Kong (Yang J42M), a pair of souvenir sheets, both UM. HK$5,000-6,000

762Ex 762 H

769 H

1967 (October 1) Poems of Chairman Mao (Yang W7), complete set of 14, light bend on two stamps noticeable on reverse only, otherwise fresh and UM.

1979 (October 3) Study Science from Childhood Souvenir Sheet (T41M), light unnoticeable crease at top on reverse, UM.

HK$20,000-25,000

HK$8,000-10,000

763 H 1968 (August 1) Chairman Mao Goes to Anyuan (Yang W61), UM (1). HK$800-1,000 764 1968-1972 Group of Seven Expenses Report Forms, including cultural revolution period slogan example, railway tickets stubs etc attached, scarce.

770 H 1980 (February 15) Year of the Monkey (Yang T46), UM. HK$8,000-10,000

HK$3,000-4,000

165

Fine Stamps & Covers of China and Hong Kong

773

771

772 771 H

773 H

1986 (May 22) White Crane Souvenir Sheet (Yang T110M), original pack of 100, UM.

1990 (June 20) The Bronze Chariots Souvenir Sheet (Yang T151M), original pack of 100, UM.

HK$2,000-3,000

HK$1,500-2,000

772 ) 1988 (June 2) Air Mail Cover from Zhaodong in Heilongjiang to Hong Kong, franked on reverse with Folk House 4f (Yang R23) irregular block of 10, middle strip of 3 with pre-printing paperfold variety, extremely rare usage on cover. HK$20,000-25,000

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SALE CALENDAR 2013 STAMPS 27 June 6 July 9/10/11 July 15/16 August 10 September 10 September 21 September 21/22 September 22 October 23/24 October 13/14 November 11 December

The “Fordwater” Collection of Canada and BNA Colonies The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale British East Africa and Uganda - The Award-Winning Collections of George T. Krieger The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III. The Japanese Occupation Issues of South East Asia Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Important British Empire Revenues A Series of Single Vendor British Empire Sales The Collectors Series Sale Great Britain Stamps and Postal History

New York Hong Kong London New York London London Singapore Singapore London London London London

143 CSS06 13027 144 13040 13028 13038 13030 13041 13042 13043 13044

COINS 26/27 June 6 July 21 August 10/11 September 24 September 25 September 1 October 3 December

Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Tibetan Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection The Collector’s Series Sale North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals World Coins Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

London Hong Kong Hong Kong New York London London London London

13013 CSS06 13020 317 13019 13014 13039 13015

BANKNOTES 6 July 17 July 10/11 September 2/3 October 8 October 5 December

The Collector’s Series Sale The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes Part IV: The North of England The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Ibrahim Salem Collection of African Banknotes World Banknotes

Hong Kong London New York London London London

CSS06 13035 317 13018 13037 13034

MEDALS 25 July 21 November

Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria

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WINES July September

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