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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIESFEATURING

BANKNOTES OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

FINE COINS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

BONDS AND SHARE CERTIFICATES OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

FINE STAMPS AND COVERS OF CHINA AND HONG KONG

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BANKNOTES

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS075 December World Banknotes London 1303414/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401115/16 April World Banknotes London 14008

SALE CALENDAR 2013/2014

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

22 October Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection London 13045 23 October The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III London 13028 23 October Important British Empire Revenues London 13041 24 October The J. B. Bloom Collection of South Africa London 13046 2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0711/12/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 13043 14 November The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part II London 13049 14 November The Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History London 13048 15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 13050 11 December Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 13044 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14010

COINS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS072/3 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301519 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401126/27 March Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14004

MEDALS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0721 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300324 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14001

BONDS AND SHARES

19/21 October Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW10082 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0728 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1301714/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14011

AUTOGRAPHS

15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 1305028 November The Bruce Lee Memorabilia Sale Hong Kong 1305114/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 318

WINES

28 November An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW04

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro

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CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKayEleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand PepinCHINA - Mark Li

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew PattisonUSA - Stephen GoldsmithEUROPE - Peter Christen

CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

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Chairman’s OfficeMonica Kruber Charles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

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AdministrationAngie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan


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BIDDING INCREMENTS (HK$)

100-2,000 1002,000-3,000 2003,000-5,000 200 or 3005,000-10,000 50010,000-20,000 1,00020,000-30,000 2,00030,000-50,000 2,000 or 3,00050,000-100,000 5,000100,000-200,000 10,000200,000-300,000 20,000300,000-500,000 20,000 or 30,000500,000-1,000,000 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 itemgiven its scarcity and condition. Lots may sell for more or less than the estimates as the bidding dictates.

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KEY TO CATALOGUE

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

Abbreviationscds circular date stamp NH never hingedCTO cancelled to order UM unmounted mintFDC first day cover og original gum

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SALE DETAILS

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NUMBERS

1-7374-7576-108109-119120-121122-236237-276277-281282-283284-394

284-288289-305306-309310-380381-394

395-403404-424

404-411412-413414-415416417418-420421-422423-424

425-433434-457

434-449450-452453-457

458459-494

459460-468469-472473-474475-486487-488489-494

495-512513-612

513-516517518-525526-564565-606607-609610611-612

613614-616617618619-623624-664665-674675-685

DESCRIPTIONS

Collections and AccumulationsMapsLiteratureBonds & Share CertificatesMedals & OrdersBanknotesCoinsBanknotes & Coins LiteratureAutographsHong Kong

Postcards & PhotographsIndenturesCollections & AccumulationsStampsPostal History

MacauShanghai and Treaty Ports

Shanghai Local PostsChinkiang Local PostsChungking Local PostsFoochow Local PostsHankow Local PostsIchang Local PostsKewkiang Local PostsWuhu Local Posts

Early Mail to and from ChinaChinese Customs Post Issues

1878-88 Large Dragon Issues1885-88 Small Dragon Issues1894-97 Empress Dowager Issues

Postal History of Customs PostChina Imperial Post Issues

1897 Large Figure Surcharges on Small Dragons1897 Small Figure Surcharges on Dowagers1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Surcharges1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Surcharges1897 Red Revenue Surcharge Issues1897 Japanese Print Coiling Dragons1898-1910 Coiling Dragon Issues

1897-1912 Postal HistoryRepublic of China

1912 Republic of China Overprints1913-26 London and Peking Junk Issues1932-48 General Issues1949 Unit and Silver Currency Surcharge Issues1912-49 Postal HistoryAirmail Issues and First Flights1942-45 Japanese Occupation Issues - North China1942-45 Japanese Occupation Issues - Mengkiang

ManchukuoTibetKwangsiYunnanNorth-EastForeign Post Offices in ChinaTaiwanPeople's Republic of China

ORDER OF SALE


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COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS

November 2, 2013 - HONG KONG

1 �

Small Dragon Postmark Collection, group of 86 neatlyhoused on five Lindner hingeless pages, including Customsdater, Customs Mail Matter, seal, foreign arrival, Registeredand Local Post markings, useful material for cancellation study(86).

HK$120,000-150,000


3 �

CIP Coiling Dragons, used selection of over 240, somemint, possible cancellation interest (240+).

HK$2,000-3,000

5 � �+Coiling Dragon Selection, small group of 18 unusedexamples, value to 10c.

HK$1,000-1,200


4 �

CIP Coiling Dragons, used selection of 270 stamps,including many plate study examples, neatly mounted andidentified on thirteen album pages, interesting specialistmaterial (270).

HK$4,000-5,000

2 � �

1885-1923 Small Dragons to Junks, mint and used onalbum pages, fine and useful.

HK$1,000-2,000

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1914-19 First Peking Print Junk Series 10c Blue (Chan237), group of 600 in six bundles of a hundred each,unpicked for cancellations (600).

HK$800-1,000

10 � �

Junk Series Collection, many different issues includingsurcharges and overprints, mainly used, few mint, F-VF.

HK$1,500-2,000

7 �

Coiling Dragon to Dr SYS Issues, used accumulation,including 116 coiling dragons, also groups of Junks, Martyrsand Dr SYS issues (hundreds).

HK$2,000-3,000


9 �

1914-19 Group of 22 Junk Issues (Chan 209 & 228), allfine used with Shanghai Local Post dater (22).

HK$800-1,000

6 �

Coiling Dragon Selection, small group of 13, used witheither tombstone or bilingual daters (13).

HK$2,000-3,000

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1944-54 Group of 5 Hong Kong Covers, includingregistered, air mail & retour, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

15 �

1936-47 Group of 5 Covers, One Postal Card and OneRegistered Return Receipt Card, including 3 covers withPostal Savings issues, 2 covers with Rectangular BoxSurcharges and Dr SYS North China Half Value Surcharges 4con 8c, uprated with half values SYS 5c on 10c to Japan, fine(7).

HK$3,000-4,000

13 �

1900’s Group of 8 Post Cards, all franked with CIP issues,fine (8).

HK$1,500-2,000

12 �

1948 Gold Yuan Selection (Scott 820-885), group of 75all different surcharges on various Dr SYS and Martyr issues,including all good items such as Scott 834A, 836A, 846, etc,all fine mint or fine unused as issued (75).

HK$4,000-5,000


14 �

1924-27 Group of 4 Junk Series Postal Cards plus 2Covers, 3 used to Japan, fine (6).

HK$3,000-4,00011 �

1943 Surcharge of 20 Cents Selection, group of 30 stamps,fine mint with different issues and specimen, useful studymaterial.

HK$4,000-5,000

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1949 Unit, Basic and Silver Yuan Stamps of China, the disruptive monetary situation stricken by the political and militaryturmoil from May to December 1949 provided a cradle for rare and interesting philatelic material, a basic collection with all issuesin mint condition plus a group of 15 covers, neatly mounted and annotated on album pages, a great way to start and expand onthis elusive and important period in China philately.

HK$60,000-70,000


18 �

1947-48 Group of 6 Covers, used with various Dr SYS andMartyr issues, plus one SYS 8c postal card, unused and fine(7).

HK$3,000-4,000

17 �

1946-48 Group of 9 Covers, all with CNC issues, includingtwo to Taiwan, useful and in fine condition (9).

HK$4,000-5,000

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201889 Imperial Opium Selling Permit, very fine.

HK$800-1,00022Republic Period Private Saving Slip, fine used.

HK$800-1,000


211949 Postal Remittance in Silver Currency, rejoinedcomplete usage, very fine, scarce.

HK$800-1,000

23Republic Period Commercial Leaflet, two examples, veryfine.

HK$800-1,000

24Republic Period Local Government Cigarette Revenues,imperforate & perforated, two complete sheets of 100, fine(200).

HK$800-1,000


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Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 Gold Yuan $10 Green, in sheets of 200, originalpack of 500 sheets, very light damage and usual edge faults from storage, amazing quantity(100,000).

HK$20,000-30,000

26 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 Gold Yuan $10 Green, in sheets of 200, about270 sheets, very light damage and usual edge faults from storage (50,000+).

HK$10,000-15,000

27 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 East China Train and Postal Runner $5 brown,in sheets of 150 (about 1,000 sheets), top sheet missing a few stamps, some sheets withminor damage and usual edge faults from storage, incredible quantity (150,000).

HK$20,000-30,000

28 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 East China Train and Postal Runner $30 grey-green, in sheets of 200, perforation 12.5, original pack of 500 sheets, a few sheets withsome damage and usual edge faults from storage (100,000).

HK$10,000-20,000

29 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 East China Train and Postal Runner $30 grey-green, in sheets of 200, perforation 14 (300+ sheets), a few sheets with some damage andusual edge faults from storage (60,000+).

HK$5,000-10,000

30 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 Anniversary of PLA $70 orange, in sheets of100 (100 sheets), very minor damage and extremely light edge faults from storage(10,000).

HK$10,000-20,000

31 � �B

Large Accumulation of Sheets: 1949 Anniversary of PLA $70 orange, in sheets of100 (70+ sheets), very minor damage and extremely light edge faults from storage(7,000+).

HK$8,000-10,000



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Mint & Used Selection of 29 Stamps, including Amoy,Chefoo, Chinkiang, Foochow, Hankow, Ichang, Kewkiang &Tientsin.

HK$800-1,000

34 �

1891 Military Red Band Cover from Szechwan RightCamp to Left Camp, folded one page letter bearing RightCamp official seal included, scarce.

HK$1,000-1,500


33 �

1869 Imperial Period Land Deed, fine.HK$1,500-2,000

35 � �B

1936-37 Manchukuo Fourth Regular Issue, group of 12values, including 1f, 2f, 3f, 4f, 6f, 7f, 12f, 13f, 20f, 30f, 50f &1y in blocks of ten (six unused blocks, others with OG), also1937 Second Air Mail 39f blue block of 10 and 1944Propaganda for Japan and Manchukuo 10f rose block of 20,both UM.

HK$1,000-2,000


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PRC Mint & Used Collection, neatly housed in 16-page stock book, including complete used sets of Cultural Revolution W1,W2, W5 and W7, three used sets each of Goldfish (S38) and Mei Lanfeng (C94), plus Scientists (first series) and Kuan Han Chingsouvenir sheets (CTO), good material throughout, viewing highly recommended (360+).

HK$40,000-50,000

37 � ��

PRC Early to Recent Mint and Used Stamps, housed in abox, plus some folders and commemorative covers, need toexamine.

HK$3,000-4,000


38 � �B

PRC 1950-51 Collection of Surcharge Stamps (YangSC1-10), over 1,500 stamps presented in clear folder withinscription, including complete sets, full sheets of 100 and200 with many minor varieties, all fine unused as issued(1,500+).

HK$2,500-3,000


43 � � �B

PRC 1952-63 Gymnastics & Children (Yang S4 & S54),S4 in unused blocks of 4 (reprints) and S54 CTO set of 12,hinged and fine.

HK$800-1,000

41 �

PRC 1950-60’s Postal Card Group of 6, 5 postally usedand one CTO, fine.

HK$800-1,000

40 �

PRC 1949-51 Group of 3 Covers and One Post Card,franked with liberated and surcharge issues, useful and in finecondition.

HK$2,000-3,000


42 �

PRC 1950-90’s Collection of Covers and Receipts, groupof 84 covers and 11 receipts, mounted and stamps annotatedon album pages, fine and useful (95).

HK$5,000-6,000

39PRC 1966-76 Cultural Revolution Period ColouredPosters, group of three, size 9.5” x 12.5”, including twoportraits of Mao and one quotation (3).

HK$1,000-1,500

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48FRANCE: 1764 (December) A Royal Government Loan,in repayment of “Rentes sur les Aides & Gabelles” (annuityissued against salt tax revenues), dated 1765, black printing, 4pages with paper “quittance” (receipt) attached with string asis usual, very fine and a good example of early FrenchGovernment finance document.

HK$1,000-2,000

46EAST GERMANY: 1950-55 Group of Five Items,including 1950 2DM definitive, 1951 Friendship with Chinaset of 3 (50c tiny perf split), UM; 1953 Karl Marx M/S (2,hinged and creased) and 1955 Engels imperforate M/S, UM.

HK$1,000-2,000

45PRC Early Period Postman Bag, printed with slogan“Services for People”, fine and scarce.

HK$200-500


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FOREIGN POST OFFICES: 1903 (February 23) PostCard to Berlin, franked with multiple foreign post officesstamps, including British, French, Italian, Japanese andRussian, plus CIP 1c, fine.

HK$800-1,000

44 �

PRC & Taiwan Collection, group of over 100 items,including 1970’s to 90’s PRC packs, cards and miniaturesheets, also 1960’s to 80’s Taiwan FDC’s and packs with mintstamps, etc.

HK$800-1,000

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GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, J-E, 3 full margins,used with Maltese Cross in red.

HK$1,000-1,200

50 �GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 Penny Black, used on small piecewith Maltese Cross in red.

HK$1,000-1,20052 �

JAPAN: 1900’s Postal Card Collection, group of 18 (twomint), including two Shanghai usage, plus two picture postcards and eight cut pieces (28).

HK$1,000-1,500


51 �

JAPAN: 1896 (August 19) German 10pf Red Postal Cardfrom Germany to Japan, tied by Frankfurt despatch cds withYokohama arrival marking, returned to Frankfurt with set of 4Sino-Japanese War added, tied by Japanese type Yokohamacds and final Frankfurt arrival cds, incoming and returningmessage on reverse with several seals in red, rare usage.

HK$2,500-3,000

53 �

JAPAN: 1917 (June 9) Prisoner of War Post Card fromNinoshima to Germany, bearing Ninoshima cds withJapanese censor marking.

HK$800-1,000


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JAPAN: 1917 (July 6) Prisioner of War Post Card fromBando Tokushima Camp to Germany, bearing oval censormarking in red, fine.

HK$800-1,000

56 �

KOREA: 1890’s to Recent, housed on stock pages,including North Korea, mainly used.

HK$800-1,000


57 �

KOREA: 1900-01 Plum Blossoms 2ri to 2w, set of 13 values, 50cnwith horizontal fold at middle, all fine mint with heavy hinge remnants.

HK$8,000-10,000

55 �

JAPAN: Group of 112 Picture Post Cards, fine.HK$500-1,000


59MONGOLIA: World War II Period Permit for PoppyGrowing, issued by local government, fine.

HK$800-1,000

61 �

NIUE: 1970-91 Commemorative Collection (Scott135//603 & B1//61), almost complete, housed in clearfolder, better items include 1978 Captain Cook in sheetlets of5, 1985 Christmas with MS & 1986 Pope’s Visit plus MS etc,all in complete sets, mostly fine UM, faint gum toningaffecting few items (hundreds).

HK$1,800-2,000

62RUSSIA: 1906 Imperial Russian Government 5% StateLoan, bonds for 500 francs (10), 2500 francs (2) and 5000francs (3), various series, mostly countersigned by Barings asLondon agents, buff, blue and pink respectively, all with blueborders, with coupons, generally very fine (15).

HK$800-1,000


60 �

NETHERLAND INDIES: 1943-45 Japanese OccupationPeriod Postal Stationery Cards, group of 13, includingthree unused (all different designs) and ten used, mostlycommercial usage bearing despatch cds and censor chop,condition mixed (13).

HK$1,500-2,000

58 �

KOREA: 1904 (September 29) Registered Cover fromChemulpo to Nancy, franked with 2Re(4), 4Cn, 10Cn, 1C& 2Ri, all tied by Chemulpo cds, rectangular boxedregistration handstamp alongside, on reverse Nancy arrivalcds.

HK$2,500-3,000

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SINGAPORE: 1970-89 Mint Collection, including commemorative and definitive issues,total 400 stamps with 21 M/S mounted on leaves in clear folder, better items include ’71Satellite & Singapore Festival MS, ’72 Shipping MS, ’73 Sports MS, ’74 Children’s Day MS, ’85Insects & ’90 Tourism definitives, etc, all in complete sets, mostly fine UM (hundreds).

HK$4,000-5,000


64 �

RUSSIA: 1950-60’s CCCP Mint Collection, housed on 8stock pages, very fine and in fresh condition.

HK$5,000-6,000

63 �

RUSSIA: 1913 (October 25) Cover from Vladivostok toEstonia, franked with Russia Tsar Nicholas 7k, rare earlyusage from Vladivostok, fine.

HK$1,500-2,000

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69 �

USA: Golden Replicas of United States Stamps, group of75 housed neatly in a heavy album, each gold replica enclosedwith an official First Day Cover bearing the First Day of Issuepostmark of the First Day City designated by the US PostalService, plus 1,100 First Day Covers and 200 postal covers,neat and clean (1,375).

HK$2,000-3,00067 �

THAILAND: 1880’s to Modern Collection, housed onalbum pages, mostly used with few mint.

HK$1,000-1,500


68 �

UNITED NATIONS: Accumulation of First Day Covers,some with complete set frankings, plus some stamps andsouvenir packets, etc (1,000+).

HK$1,500-2,000

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SPAIN: 1900’s Sociedad Trial Proofs, complete series of20, printed by American Bank Note Co.

HK$1,000-1,500

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72A Small Piece of Amber, fine.

HK$1,500-2,000 751919 First Edition Comprehensive Map of YunnanProvince, printed by Commercial Press, average condition.

HK$800-1,000

741809 (July 4) Map of China, published by Rob Wilkinson,Cornhill, UK, pre-dates Hong Kong and Shanghai, framed.

HK$1,000-2,00071 �

WORLDWIDE: 1904-38 Range of Paquebot Covers andCards, all postally used to foreign countries, five franked withGB stamps, six with Indian stamps, two with Egyptian stamps& one with Brazilian stamps, cancelled by various types ofpaquebot chops (14).

HK$2,500-3,000


73A Small Piece of Agalloch Eaglewood, weight 0.5 kg, fine.

HK$1,500-2,000

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WORLDWIDE: Heavy “Meteor” Stamp Album, filledwith largely used stamps, some blocks and good GB noted,small group of China, etc, need to examine (1,000’s).

HK$800-1,000

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76Imperial Chinese Law Section 22 of Military & PostalMatters, faulty but scarce.

HK$1,000-1,500

781911 KGV Coronation Record Number, published by TheIllustrated London News, with numerous colour plates,damaged spine and partially missing, text in good condition,scarce.

HK$1,000-2,000


791963 (November 12-13) Sir David Roseway Collection ofChina and Japan, Robson Lowe (London), with auctionresults.

HK$800-1,000

771900 (June to September) The Illustrated London News,with good information & Boxer Rebellion period photos.

HK$1,000-2,000

LITERATURE


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801964 (February 29) Dr Robert C H Lee Collection ofChina, J R Hughes (USA).

HK$600-800

811964 (April 21) “Gordon” Collection of China, RobsonLowe (London).

HK$800-1,000

821967 (October 4) “China” including exceptionally finesections of Foreign Post Offices, Robson Lowe (London).

HK$800-1,000

831970 (March 10) The “David” Consular Post Offices inChina, Peter Kaufmann of Basel and Robson Lowe ofLondon.

HK$800-1,000

841970 (July 22) “China” A Specialised Stamp Sale, RobsonLowe (London), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

851971 (November 10) The First Portion of TheMagnificent Collection of China formed by Dr WarrenKauder, Robson Lowe (London), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

861972 (May 2-4) The Second Portion of The MagnificentCollection of China formed by Dr Warren Kauder, part Iand II, Robson Lowe (London), with auction results.

HK$1,500-2,000



87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94

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911979 (December 15) The Paul Brinkley-RogersCollection of The People’s Republic of China ForerunnerIssues, Sun Philatelic Center (USA).

HK$800-1,000

921982 (May 19) The Far East, Robson Lowe International(Zurich).

HK$600-800

931983 (June 2) Far East, comprising Hong Kong and TreatyPorts, Straits Settlements, China with Foreign Post Offices,Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal and Tibet, Robson LoweInternational (Zurich), with auction results.

HK$600-800

941983 (October 19) The Paul Hock China, Robson LoweInternational (Zurich), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000


871972 (October 19-20) China, Cambodia and Laos,Stanley Gibbons (London), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

881976 (June 8 & 9) CHINA, Earl Apfelbaum (USA).

HK$600-800

891976 (November 13) CHINA, Earl Apfelbaum (USA).

HK$600-800

901978 (April 6) The “H G Fletcher” Collection of ChinesePostage Stamps, Phillips (London), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000


95 96 97 98

99 100 101 102

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951983 (October 20) Far East, Robson Lowe International(Zurich), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

961987 (May 14) Near and Far East featuring importantrarities of China, Christie’s Robson Lowe (Zurich).

HK$800-1,000

971987 (November 12) The Opening of China 1701-1885,Christie’s Robson Lowe (Zurich), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

981988 (November 24) The Postage Stamps and PostalHistory of China, Phillips (London), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000

991988 (December 15) The Richard Canman Collection ofChina, Harmer’s of New York, with auction results.

HK$600-800

1001989 (May 24) Near and Far East, including importantChina, Christie’s Robson Lowe (Zurich).

HK$800-1,000

1011989 (May 25) The Philip Ireland Collection of LargeDragons, Christie’s Robson Lowe (Zurich), with auctionresults.

HK$800-1,000

1021989 (November 23) China Stamps and Postal History,Christie’s Robson Lowe (Zurich), with auction results.

HK$800-1,000



103 104 105

106 107 108

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1031992 (September 30) Fine Stamps and Covers of HongKong and China, Christie’s Swire (Hong Kong).

HK$800-1,000

1041996 (March 27) The Foreign Post Offices in China,Stamps and Postal History, Christie’s (Zurich).

HK$600-800

1051996 (November 7) Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, set of 5including Treaty Ports of China (The Estate of Wei-LiangChow), Postage Stamps of the Far East, China Red RevenueCovers and The Beckeman Collection of Large Dragons SaleI with handbook (5).

HK$500-1,000

1061997 (October 8) The E N Lane Collection, PostageStamps of China, Sotheby’s and Corinphila (Hong Kong).

HK$600-800

1072008 China Silver Yuan Stamps, written by Mr PatrickCHOY, awarded Gold medal with special prize in China 2009World Stamp Exhibition, with special commemorative jacketdepicting “People’s Daily” Map of Status of Liberation as ofJuly 1, 1949.

HK$200-500

108Philatelic Treasurers at China 2009 World StampExhibition, edited by Mr TAY Peng Hian, past President ofFIAP (1987-2001).

HK$800-1,000



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1091913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization GoldLoan, bond for GBP20, serial number 735486, Russian issue,“Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brownand black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, veryfine.

HK$1,000-1,500

1111923 Republic of China Treasury Department, Autumn Festival Pay Couponfor 100 Silver Yuan, fine and scarce.

HK$1,500-2,000


1101913 Chinese Government 5% Reorganization GoldLoan, bond for GBP20, serial number 758402, Russian issue,“Mercury” at top, peasants and buildings at either side, brownand black, printed by Waterlow & Sons, with coupons, veryfine.

HK$1,000-1,500


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1141947 New China Textile Co Ltd, certificate of $10 shares,5,000 shares, fine.

HK$800-1,000


1151947 New China Textile Co Ltd, certificate of $10 shares,10,000 shares, fine.

HK$800-1,000

1121938 The Shanghai Electric Construction CompanyLimited, certificate of one pound share, 50 shares, fine.

HK$1,200-1,500

1131944 Sun Sun Share Co Ltd, certificate for CNC $1000,100 shares, with coupons, fine.

HK$800-1,000


1191955 South China Brothers Cigarette Share Co Ltd,certificate of $1.60 share of 5 shares, fine.

HK$800-1,000

1181949 Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, certificate of $5 share, 100shares, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500


1171948 The Wing Sang Co Ltd Hong Kong, certificate of$100 share, 5 shares, fine.

HK$1,500-2,000

1161948 King Fok Textile Share Co Ltd, certificate of $10share, 1,000,000 shares, fine.

HK$1,000-1,200

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121Republic of China Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng, 92mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, central medallion portraying plumblossom motif with Chinese characters “Chung Cheng” on a yellow background, reverse officially number “027”, very fine,believed to be awarded to Chang Daqing in 1982.

HK$40,000-50,000

120Republic of China Order of Blue Sky and White Sun Breast Badge, 58mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, central medallionportraying the Chinese Sun on a blue background surrounded by a band of gold, reverse officially numbered “328”, nearlyextremely fine, with riband, together with accompanying certificate (number 8593), named in Chinese to Defence Minister (1951-1954) GUO Ji Qiao (1902-1998) dated November 1997.

HK$400,000-500,000

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123Bank of Communications, 10 Yuan, 1914, group of 100(Pick 118), AU-UNC (100).

HK$1,000-1,500

125The Exchange Bank of China, 10 Yuan, Tientsin, 1920,PMG 58 EPQ (Pick S 306a).

HK$1,200-1,500


124Chip Yah Bank, $5, Swatow, 1915, EF.

HK$800-1,000

122Bank of Communications, 100 Cents, Yingkow, 1912,PMG 10 NET (Pick 103c).

HK$2,500-3,000

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130Provincial Bank of Kwangsi, 10 Yuan, 1929, group of 136.

HK$800-1,000

128Group of 100, 1928-41, including 1928 Central Bank ofChina 50 Yuan (13), 1940 Bank of China 50 Yuan (60), 1941Bank of Communications 50 Yuan (22) and Farmers Bank ofChina 50 Yuan (5).

HK$1,000-1,500

127Central Bank of China (Shanghai), 10 Yuan, 1928, groupof 100, AU-UNC (100).

HK$1,000-1,500


129Provincial Bank of Kwangsi, 5 Yuan, 1929, group of 200

HK$1,000-2,000

126Bank of China, 10 Yuan, Shanghai, 1924, PMG 53 (Pick53m).

HK$2,500-3,000

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136Central Bank of China, 5 Yuan, 1936, group of 1,000,AU-UNC.

HK$5,000-6,000

135Central Bank of China, 5 Yuan, 1936, group of 287,AU-UNC.

HK$1,500-2,000

134Bank of Communications, 5 Yuan, 1935, group of 300,AU-UNC.

HK$1,500-2,000

132Central Bank of China, 1930-45, group of 18 including1930 500 gold units, 1936 5 Yuan (6) and 10 Yuan (6), 1944400 Yuan (2) and 1945 400 Yuan (3).

HK$800-1,000


133Group of 133, 1931-34, including 1931 KwangtungProvincial Bank local issue 1 Yuan (20), 5 Yuan Red (17), 5Yuan Brown (8) and 10 Yuan (20), 1931 provincial issue 1Yuan (19), 5 Yuan (7) and 10 Yuan (3), 1934 20c (3),undated 1 Yuan (29) and 5 Yuan (7).

HK$2,000-3,000

131Canton Municipal Bank, 1929-33, group of 81 including1929 5 Yuan, 10 Yuan (2), 1931 5 Yuan (8) and 10 Yuan (7),1933 1 Yuan (18) and 5 Yuan (45).

HK$1,000-1,500

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142Two Szechwan Notes, one 1911 Military Government1 Yuan bearing red seals of the Finance Minister and Bankof Szechwan Manager, and an undated Bank of Szechwan1 Yuan, F-FV.

HK$800-1,000

141The Ta Ching Government Bank (Hankow branch), $1,1907 (Pick A 66a), very fine.

HK$2,000-3,000

139Central Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1944, group of 100

HK$800-1,000

138Central Reserve Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1943, group of100

HK$800-1,000


140Central Bank of China, 2000 Yuan, 1945, group of 200

HK$1,000-2,000

137Bank of China, 25 Yuan, 1940, PMG 64 NET.

HK$1,500-2,000

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146The Gwa Swarmwun Yiack Bank, $1, 1914, very fine.

HK$800-1,000

144Shan Hsi Zing Fun Bank, 5 Liang, 1913, repaired, and1925 Provincial Bank of Shantung (Tsinan) 5 Yuan, F-VF (2).

HK$1,500-2,000


145Lee Yick Cheong Bank, $1, 1914, very fine.

HK$800-1,000

143Shesi Ta Ching Government Bank, 1 Tael, 1912, fine.

HK$3,000-4,000

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150Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1 Tiao, 1916, F-VF.

HK$1,000-1,500

148Bank of Territorial Development (Kalgan), $1, undated(Pick 582a), very fine.

HK$1,000-1,500


149Selection of 7 Notes, 1914-39, including 1914 Bank ofCommunications (Shanghai) 10 Yuan & 1935 5 & 10 Yuan;1920 Provincial Bank of China (Tientsin) 1 Yuan; 1929 NewFu-Tien Bank 1 Yuan; 1935 Bank of China (Tientsin) 1 Yuanand 1939 Bank of Fukien 1 Yuan, very fine (7).

HK$1,000-1,500

147Bank of Territorial Development (Moukden), $1, 1914(December 1) (Pick 566), fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

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155Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province, 10 Yuan, 1918,group of 3.

HK$500-1,000

154Sung Hing Wo, 2 Tiao, 3 Tiao & 5 Tiao, unissued, F-VF.

HK$800-1,000

152Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 10 Tiao, 1917, VF.

HK$1,000-1,500


153Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 5 Tiao, 1928, F-VF.

HK$800-1,000

151Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 3 Tiao, 1917, VF.

HK$1,000-1,500

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1571918 Republic Period Deposit Slip, bearing 1c revenuestamp, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

159Industrial and Development Bank of China(Chengchow), 1 Yuan 1921 (February 1) (Pick 491b), veryfine.

HK$1,500-2,000


158Honan Province Treasury, 1 Yuan, 1921 (Pick S 385s), fine.

HK$2,000-3,000

156Bank of China, 1918-30, group of 5, including 1 Yuan(Shanghai), 5 Yuan (Amoy & Tientsin) and 10 Yuan (Fukien& Shantung), F-VF (5).

HK$1,500-2,000

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162Bank of China, 1926-40, group of 8, including 5 Yuan(1926, 1937 & 1940), also 1937 10 Yuan (5).

HK$500-1,000

164Bank of Shesi Provincial (Si-an), $1, 1928, specimenoverprint on Bank of Northwest, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

161Private Issues, 1924-40’s, group of 7, generally attractiveand fine.

HK$1,500-2,000


163Republic Period, 1927-42, group of two deposit slips, 1942example franked with revenue stamp, fine.

HK$300-500

160The Ningpo Commercial Bank Limited (Shanghai), $1,1921 (November 1) (Pick 539a), fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

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168Bank of China, 1930-40’s, group of 6, including 20c, 1Yuan, 5 Yuan, 10 Yuan (2) and 100 Yuan, VF-UNC (6).

HK$1,500-2,000

166Central Bank of Manchukuo, 1930’s, group of 4, $1 (3)and $10, fine.

HK$800-1,000


167Shansi Provincial Bank, $1, 1930 & 1936, both fine.

HK$800-1,000

165The Central Bank of China, 10c & 20c Gold Units, 1930,both PMG 66 EPQ.

HK$4,000-4,500

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172The Canton Municipal Bank, 10 Cents, 1931, PMG 65EPQ (Pick 226o).

HK$4,500-5,000

170The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, $10,Tientsin, 1930 (December 1), serial number F/M040310,one manuscript and one printed signature (Pick S 216), F.

HK$4,500-5,000


171Selection of 18 Notes, 1931-46, including 1931 KirinTreasury 100 Tiao; 1933 & 1934 Provincial Bank of Hopei1 Yuan; 1946 Bank of Dung Bai 1 Yuan; also Japan and otherlocal issue, useful and fine (18).

HK$1,000-1,500

169Central Bank of China, 1930-40’s, group of 7, including10c, 1 Yuan, 100 Yuan, 500 Yuan, 1000 Yuan, 10000 Yuan& 2500 gold units, F-AU (7).

HK$1,500-2,000

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177Bank of Communications, 5 Yuan, 1935, group of 4 withconsecutive serial numbers D499459D-D499462D, UNC(4).

HK$800-1,000

176The Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 50 Cents, 1935, group of6 with consecutive serial numbers A532333-A532338, UNC(6).

HK$10,000-15,000174Kansu Province Short Term Treasury Note, 1 Yuan,5 Yuan and 10 Yuan, 1933, each bearing 4 coupons at bottomvery fine.

HK$1,000-1,500


175The Ningpo Commercial and Savings Bank Limited(Shanghai), $1, 1933 (January 1) (Pick 539), very fine.

HK$1,500-2,000

173Kwangtung Provincial Bank, $1, $5 & $10, 1931, two sets,EF-AU (6).

HK$1,000-1,500

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179Federal Reserve Bank of China, $1, 1938 (Pick J 54), fine.

HK$800-1,000

181Bank of Shansi, Chahar & Hopei, $1, 1939, fine.

HK$800-1,000


180Tah Chung Bank (Peking), $1, 1938 (Pick 564), very fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

178The Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 20 Cents, 1936, PMG 64EPQ.

HK$5,000-5,500

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185The Central Bank of China, 5 Yuan, 1940, PMG 58 EPQ.

HK$4,000-4,500183Bank of Mengkiang, 50 Cents, Temple, UNC.

HK$6,000-6,500


184Kwang Hing Ho (Chungshan Hsien) Private Issue, 50Cents, 1940’s (undated), AU.

HK$300-500

182Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 20c, 1939, F.

HK$200-500

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186Bank of China, 10 Yuan, 1941, UNC.

HK$1,300-1,500

188The Farmers Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1941, PMG 64 (Pick 478a).

HK$9,000-10,000


187The Farmers Bank of China, 100 Yuan, 1941, red“Specimen” overprints with two security punch holes atbottom, PMG 64 (Pick 477s).

HK$2,500-3,000


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190Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1942, serial number 936270,PMG 64.

HK$14,000-15,000


189Bank of Bai Hai $1 & Shanghai $1, 1942, both fine (2).

HK$800-1,000


193Central Bank of China, 1947 & 1948, group of 8, including1947 500, 1000, 2000 (2), 2500 & 5000 gold units, and1948 5000 (2) gold units (8).

HK$1,500-2,000


192 FThe Farmers Bank of Chung-Chou, 20 Yuan, 1946, with“Counterfeit” (Chinese characters) handstamp, an oldimitation.

HK$500-1,000

191Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1942, serial number 934716,PMG 64.

HK$14,000-15,000

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197Bank of China Foreign Exchange Certificates, 1979, groupof 4 “Specimen” examples, all with serial number ZA000000,scarce, EF-UNC (4).

HK$8,000-10,000

195Central Bank of China, 10 Yuan, 1948, two examples withidentical serial numbers, scarce, EF (2).

HK$200-500


196Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang, First Print, $100, 1949, serialnumber 588885, AU.

HK$4,500-5,000

194Sinkiang Commercial Bank, 2000 Yuan, 1947, plus two1930-40’s Sinkiang local currency notes, F-VF (3).

HK$300-500

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201The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1,1913 (July 1) (Ma H3), EF.

HK$7,000-8,000

199China Accumulation, group of 17 notes and one proof,including Russo-Asiatic Bank, Central Bank of China,Fengtien Public Exchange Bank, Bank of Bai Hai, CentralBank of Manchukuo, Bank of Taiwan, etc, need to examine(18).

HK$1,000-1,500


200Hong Kong Accumulation, group of 14 notes, includingGovernment of Hong Kong 1c (2) & $1 (3), 1941 HSBC$10 & 1946 $5 (2), 1977 & 1982 $100, 1983 $50 (2),Chartered Bank undated $10 (2), F-VF.

HK$2,000-3,000198PR China National Treasury Note, 1 Yuan, 1982, group of13, very fine.

HK$800-1,000

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204Government of Hongkong, 1 Cent, 1941 (no date)(Ma G1), scarce group of 10, all prefix A, UNC (10).

HK$1,200-1,500


203The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1,1929 (June 1) (Ma H4), UNC.

HK$3,500-4,000

202The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1,1929 (January 1) (Ma H4), UNC.

HK$6,000-6,500

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205Mercantile Bank of India, $5, 1941 (November 29)(Ma M3), EF.

HK$15,000-18,000

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206Mercantile Bank of India, $5, 1941 (November 29)(Ma M3), EF.

HK$15,000-18,000

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207The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1948 (April 1) (Ma H31), EF.

HK$6,500-7,000

209The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10,1958 (March 26th) (Ma H14a), serial number U/J 076259,EF.

HK$600-800



HK$600-800


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211The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10,1959 (February 4) (Ma H14a), UNC.

HK$1,000-1,500


212Government of Hongkong, $1, 1959 (July 1) (Ma G14),group of 10 with consecutive serial numbers, 6V 615431-615440, UNC.

HK$1,500-2,000

213Government of Hongkong, $1, 1959 (July 1) (Ma G14),group of 10 with consecutive serial numbers, 6V 615441-615450, UNC.

HK$1,500-2,000


HK$600-800



214Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 1960 (September 20)(Ma M16), EF.

HK$25,000-30,000

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218The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,$100, 1970’s (Ma 33), date and signature omitted variety,scarce, EF.

HK$1,500-2,000

216The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10,1964 (October 1) (Ma H15), key value, plus 1972 $100 andThe Chartered Bank $10, all EF (3).

HK$600-800


217The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,$100, 1970’s (Ma 33), date and signature omitted variety,scarce, UNC.

HK$9,000-10,000

215The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10,1964 (October 1) (Ma H15), key value, EF.

HK$1,000-1,200

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219The Chartered Bank, $50, 1981 (January 1) (Ma S26),PMG 64 EPQ.

HK$2,500-3,000

220The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking CorporationLimited, $20, $50, $100, $500 & $1000, 1997 (July 1)(Ma H18a, H27, H37, H46 & H50), complete AA serieswith consecutive serial numbers (matching last two digits),plus 2003 (January 1) Government of HKSAR $10 (Ma G19)group of ten, also with matching last two digits, scarce “AA”group, UNC (60).

HK$25,000-30,000



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222Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 10 Avos, undated,two examples, F (2).

HK$200-500

223Tainan Official Silver Note, 5 Yuan, 1895, printed in blueand white, bearing various red seals, very fine.

HK$15,000-20,000


221Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion, $10 Plastic Note, 2007 (October 1) (Ma G20), serialnumber JW123456, PMG 67 EPQ.

HK$2,500-3,000


228USA: Canal Bank, $100, 1860’s, uncut sheet of 4 notes,very fine.

HK$2,500-3,000

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224Bank of Taiwan, 1955-70, group of 4, including 19555 Yuan, 1964 100 Yuan, 1966 5 Yuan & 1970 50 Yuan,AU-UNC (4).

HK$800-1,000

226Tibet: 25 Srana, 1941-47 (No Date) (P-10), with small repairat upper left corner, otherwise good to XF.

HK$200-500


227EU: Euro 5 & Euro 10, 2002, two values in uncut sheets offour banknotes, extremely scarce uncut Euro notes, presentedonly to VIP customers, very sought after collector’s items,rarely offered in public auctions, UNC.

HK$6,000-8,000

225Paper Money Folder, with Qing Dynasty banknote design, anovelty item.

HK$200-500


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230USA: Confederate States America, $10, 1864, F.

HK$500-1,000


229USA: Bank of New England, 1860’s, uncut uniface sheet of4 notes in different denominations, $3, $5, $10 & $20, veryfine.

HK$2,500-3,000

231USA: Group of 6 Specimen and Reprints, including thirdissue 5c specimen, PCGS Gem New 66PPQ; 1875 $20, 1890$100, 1891 $50, 1891 $1000 & 1929 $10 reprints (6).

HK$1,500-2,000

232USA: $2 Legal Tender Note, 1995, serial numberF88888848A, Gem UNC.

HK$500-1,000


236Philippines: Group of 5 Specimens, 10p, 50p, 500p & 1000pwith serial number in red and 500p with serial number inblack, all in vertical uncut format of 4 notes each, UNC.

HK$2,000-3,000

234France: Old Banknotes “Assignat de Cinq Livres”, uncutsheet of 10, overall aging.

HK$600-800


235New Zealand, Malaysia & Great Britain: Group of 5Presentation Packs, including Reserve Bank of New Zealand$5 Sheet of 8, two examples in original folders, also BankNegara Malaysia RM5 uncut sheet of 8 and Bank of England5 Pound sheets of 8 and 12, all with original folder and UNC.

HK$1,500-2,000

233USA: $100 Legal Tender Note, 1996, serial numberAB80888808T, UNC.

HK$2,000-3,000

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2371866 Hong Kong QV One Mil (Ma C2), group of 5, fine.

HK$800-1,000

2401997 Hong Kong - The Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Set,group of 5 sets in original packing with sealed plastic bag.

HK$500-1,000


2381866-1891 Group of Six Hong Kong Coins, includingQV 1c 1866 & 1905 (2), 50c 1891 & 20c 1902, also KGVI5c 1939 (6).

HK$800-1,000

2391990 Hong Kong QEII 50c Nickel-Brass (Ma C39var),wrong material used error, scarce, UNC.

HK$2,500-3,000

241Macau: 1988 Grand Prix Silver Coin, face value 100patacas, 28.28gm of silver, 92.50%, limited mintage 5,000pieces, certificate of authenticity number 0508, with originalbox and packing.

HK$1,000-1,500

2421908 Chihli Province, Kuang Hsu Yuan Pao SilverDollar, short dragon’s tail, NGC AU55.

HK$4,500-5,000


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2431919 Yuan Shih-Kai Silver Dollar, NGC MS61.

HK$15,000-20,000

2441920 Yuan Shih-Kai Silver Dollar, NGC MS61.

HK$2,500-3,000


2451928 Kwangtung Province 20c Silver Coin, EF.

HK$4,000-5,000


251North Song Dynasty Copper Coins, group of 40, neatlyhoused in album, fine to very fine (40).

HK$800-1,000

248Qing Dynasty Copper Coin Collection, unpicked group of181, neatly housed on 19 clear plastic album pages, carefulexamination needed to appreciate (181).

HK$2,000-3,000

250Yuan Dynasty Copper Coins, group of 4, including twosmall and two large examples, plus one Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) copper coin, broken at bottom (5).

HK$1,000-2,000

247Qing Dynasty Copper Coin Collection, amazing unpickedgroup of 414, neatly housed on 21 clear plastic album pages,careful examination needed to appreciate (414).

HK$3,000-4,000


249Qing Dynasty Xian Feng Copper Coins, group of threelarge coins, fine (3).

HK$800-1,000246China Coins and Medals Accumulation, with few China &Vietnam notes, including ancient to recent coins,commemorative medals in copper and silver, attractive andwith collecting interests, viewing highly recommended(100’s).

HK$3,000-4,000

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254Shang Dynasty Shell Money, small group of 23, fine to veryfine (23).

HK$800-1,000

257Shang Dynasty Knife-shaped Money, group of five, fine(5).

HK$800-1,000

256Shang Dynasty Knife-shaped Money, group of five, fine(5).

HK$800-1,000

253Shang Dynasty Spade-Shaped Bu Money, group of 16,neatly housed on an album page, fine to very fine (16).

HK$2,000-3,000


255Shang Dynasty Knife-shaped Money, group of three withsharp pointed tips, fine and scarce (3).

HK$800-1,000

252North Song Dynasty Copper Coins, four large examples,fine (4).

HK$1,000-2,000

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263Republic Period Tokens, group of four, used in Shanghai(4).

HK$800-1,000

260Jin Dynasty Copper Coins, group of 32, neatly housed onthree album pages (32).

HK$800-1,000

259Shang Dynasty Knife-shaped Money, group of eight, plusone fish money (9).

HK$800-1,000

262Late Imperial to Early Republic Period Tokens, group ofsix with company names and values, fine (6).

HK$3,000-4,000


261Pre-Tang Dynasty Iron Coins, small group of five, rusty andoxidized, still fine and scarce (5).

HK$1,000-2,000

258Shang Dynasty Knife-shaped Money, group of seven, fine(7).

HK$800-1,000

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2661912 Republic of China Revolution Medallion, a laterreproduction in silver, fine.

HK$500-1,000

265PRC Period - Korean War Military Medals, group of threewith original riband, excellent condition (3).

HK$2,500-3,000


2671936 Dr SYS & Chiang Medallion, with slogan, fine.

HK$500-1,000

264Republic and Early PRC Period Tokens, four with valuesand two with bank name and serial number only, fine (6).

HK$2,500-3,000

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269Annam: Official Cash Coins, a good to fine group (100’s).

HK$500-1,000

270Japan: 1902 (Meiji 35th Year) 2nd National Expo inKyoto, commemorative medal.

HK$500-1,000

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2681992 (April) Commemorative Medallions for the Restoration of the Great Wall of China, to commemorate the ArtExhibition and Auction for the Restoration of the Great Wall of China, four renowned mints (China Gold Coin Inc, British RoyalMint, Mezhnumizmatika Moscow and The Singapore Mint) have been invited to strike a set of proof medallions, this is a rareoccasion when four mints work together to produce a commemorative issue on a specific subject, mintage 200 sets, half troy ozof .9999 fine gold each, diameter 27mm, wooden presentation case with No 047 Certificate of Authenticity.

HK$18,000-20,000



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272Spain: 1927 & 1929 Expositions, two commemorativemedals, fine (2).

HK$1,500-2,000

273Group of Eight Commemorative Medals from GreatBritain & Thailand, fine (8).

HK$3,000-4,000

275The Franklin Mint States of the Union Series, first edition, sterling silver proof set of 50 inoriginal protective folder, light oxidation on a few.

HK$2,000-3,000

276The Kings and Queens of England, first edition, sterling silver proof set of 42 in originalprotective folder, overall light oxidation along edges, a few seriously affected.

HK$2,000-3,000

274Early Middle Eastern Silk Road District Coin, fine.

HK$500-1,000

271Great Britain: 1892 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign, fine.

HK$1,200-1,500


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277Banknotes & Coins Literature: 1945 Coins of the Worldby Wayte Raymond, 600AD to 1958 Gold Coins of theWorld by Robert Friedberg and 1991 Standard Catalog ofChinese Coins (3).

HK$300-500

278Banknotes & Coins Literature: 1970 Chinese Banknotesby Ward D Smith and Brian Matravers, Collection ofPictures of Standard Paper Moneys of China (Chinese), plusthree older editions of World Paper Money (5).

HK$1,500-2,000

279Banknotes & Coins Literature: 1978 History of Bank ofChina’s Development in 24 Years, first edition, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

280Banknotes & Coins Literature: 1991 The IrvingGoodman Collection of Chinese Coinage (Photocopy),2007 China Guardian Banknotes, including Li AnshenCollection and 2008 Ma Dingxiang Collection (3).

HK$200-500

281Banknotes & Coins Literature: 2001 A Pictorial Recordof the Bank of China Notes, a Bank of China publication,beautifully printed, tastefully compiled and clearly narratedwork of art conducive to further research, and of great valueto collectors.

HK$1,000-1,500


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282Autographs: 1954 (May 11) John F Kennedy (UnitedStates Senate) Letterhead, addressed to Mrs Bertha McCain,bearing an original and genuine signature of the futurepresident, 1996 (November 20) Charles Hamilton(Handwriting Expert) certificate, rare.

HK$20,000-30,000

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283Autographs: Undated John F Kennedy Signed Letter,handwritten note on United States Senate stationery,extremely rare complete handwritten document bearingsignature of the future president, 2013 (July 24) PSA/DNALetter of Authenticity.

HK$40,000-50,000

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2881880-90’s Peak View of Hong Kong on Micro Paper, plusreal photo of delegation of Republic of China to the 16thExhibition of Hong Kong, fine.

HK$800-1,000

287Group of 6 B/W Photographs of Hong Kong, overall fine.

HK$200-500

286Picture Post Card: Group of 12, 11x B/W and onecoloured, unused, scarce real photo post card selection.

HK$1,500-2,000

285Picture Post Card: Nathan Road, Kowloon, B/W, postallyused in 1933 from Canada to USA, scarce real photo postcard.

HK$1,200-1,500


284Picture Post Card: Panorama of Hongkong, B/W, 3-fold,size 3.5” x 21.75”, published by Yee Wo Shing, scarce.

HK$1,000-2,000

Postcards & Photographs

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292Indenture: 1911 (October 31) KEVII Revenues, bearing$2 and $6 (3), fine.

HK$3,500-4,000

291Indenture: 1911 (June 12) KEVII Revenues, bearing 15c,50c, 75c(2), $2, $3 and $5, fine, scarce 75c usage.

HK$4,500-5,000

290Indenture: 1891 (July 11) Steel Seal Type Markings,bearing 30c and $1.50, fine.

HK$2,500-3,000


289Indenture: 1890 (November 17) Steel Seal TypeMarkings, bearing 20c, $1 and $8.50, fine.

HK$3,500-4,000

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293Indenture: 1912 (January 3) KEVII Revenues, bearing30c and $3, fine.

HK$2,000-2,500

295Indenture: 1920 (May 27) KGV Revenues, bearing $2 and$5, fine.

HK$2,500-3,000


294Indenture: 1912 (September 18) KEVII Revenues,bearing $25, fine.

HK$2,500-3,000


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297Indenture: 1921 (October 18) KGV Revenues, bearing $2and $20, fine.

HK$3,000-3,500

298Indenture: 1928 (October 16) KGV Revenues, bearing20c (2), $4 (3) and $40 (2), fine.

HK$4,000-5,000


296Indenture: 1921 (January 15) KGV Revenues, bearing$25 (3) and $100, scarce usage of these two values, fine.

HK$8,000-10,000



299Indenture: 1928 (October 16) KGV Revenues, bearing$25, $100 and $200 (3), fine.

HK$20,000-25,000

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302Indenture: 1945 (May 2) Set of Original & Copy inChinese, with Japanese Occupation revenue stamp $1,handled by renowned law offices of P C Woo, fine.

HK$4,000-5,000


301Indenture: 1943 (January 28) Handwritten Document,franked with Japanese revenues $5 (7) & $50, scarce.

HK$10,000-15,000

300Indenture: 1932 (January 26) Steel Seal Type Markingsin Red, manuscript value $1350, Japanese OccupationHousing Department circular “Check” handstamp also in red,fine and scarce.

HK$3,500-4,000

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303Indenture: 1947 (October 18) KGVI Revenues, bearing$5, $50, $100 and $500 (2), fine.

HK$25,000-30,000

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305Indenture: 1948 (October 18) KGVI Revenues, bearing$3, $10 and $20, fine.

HK$2,000-2,500

304Indenture: 1948 (April 21) KGVI Revenues, bearing 40c,$1, $4 and $10, fine.

HK$2,000-2,500

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Mint QV to KGVI Collection, group of 121, housed insmall stock book, all annotated with SG numbers, overall freshand very fine, largely definitves with some commemorativesand postage dues, many with original gum, very highcatalogue value, need to examine to appreciate.

HK$10,000-15,000

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1935-48 Mint Selection of 23 Stamps, mounted on twoalbum pages, fine (23).

HK$500-1,000


308 �

KGVI-QEII Aerogram Collection, group of 62 mint &used examples housed in album, overall fine (62).

HK$1,000-1,500

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A General Used Collection, with issues to 1997, 1863-71values to 96c, later QV with surcharges and a few betterpostmarks, small sections of KEVII to KGVI, commemorativeissues including 1948 Silver Wedding $10 used with parcelcds, 1949 UPU, 1953 Coronation and 1961 HKU illustratedfirst day covers, some miniature sheets and others, also twoembroidered silk Christmas cards, a mixed lot.

HK$1,500-2,000

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310 �

1862 QV 24c Green, unwatermarked (Yang 5; Scott 5),vertical strip of three, used with three beautiful strikes of“B62” obliterator, scarce multiple.

HK$12,000-15,000

311 �

1862 QV 48c Rose, unwatermarked (Yang 6; Scott 6), partoriginal gum, with traces of streaking, small defect in theupper left corner which has had a perforation hole added tomake it more presentable, quite well centered, freshappearance, 2013 BPA certificate (pink) which states“partially reperforated” (a little harsh for one hole), SGcatalogue value £2,750

HK$2,500-3,000

312 �

1862 QV 96c Brownish grey, unwatermarked (Yang 7;Scott 7), mint, reperforated at bottom.

HK$4,000-5,000

313 �

1863-74 QV 2c Brown, watermark CC (Yang 8), right wingmargin example used with legible Nagasaki “N2” type Aobliterator in blue, fine.

HK$10,000-12,000

314 �

1863-74 QV 4c Grey, watermark CC (Yang 9), used withlegible Nagasaki “N2” type A obliterator in blue, fine, 2010RPSL certificate.

HK$10,000-12,000

315 �

1863-74 QV 4c Grey, watermark CC (Yang 9), right wingmargin example used with Foochow “F1” obliterator.

HK$1,200-1,500

316 �

1863-74 QV 4c Bluish slate, perforation 121⁄2, watermarkCC (Yang 9e), cancelled by a good strike of “B62” obliteratorwith part boxed instructional mark at lower left corner.

HK$1,000-1,200

317 �

1863-74 QV 8c Orange-buff, watermark CC (Yang 11;Scott 13), used with combination “B62” and Yokohama “Y1”obliterators, unusual.

HK$1,200-1,500

318 � �B

1863-74 QV 30c Mauve, watermark CC (Yang 16; Scott18), block of six, used with six strikes of “B62” obliterator,scarce multiple.

HK$10,000-12,000

319 �

1863-74 QV 48c Rose-carmine, watermark CC (Yang 17a;SG 17a), mint.

HK$4,000-5,000

320 �

1863-74 QV 96c Olive-bistre, watermark CC (Yang 18:Scott 23), very fine used.

HK$2,000-3,000


321 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish black, watermark CC (Yang19a; SG 19a), unused.

HK$2,000-3,000

322 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish black, watermark CC (Yang19a; SG 19a), unused.

HK$4,000-5,000

323 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish grey, watermark CC (Yang 19;Scott 24), used with straight-line Canton AP 1 84 cds.

HK$2,000-3,000

324 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish grey, Inverted WatermarkVariety (Yang 19b; Scott 24var), left wing margin exampleused with “B62” obliterator.

HK$1,000-1,500

325 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish grey, Inverted WatermarkVariety (Yang 19b; Scott 24var), used with Shanghai “S1”obliterator.

HK$1,000-1,500

326 �

1863-74 QV 96c Brownish grey, watermark CC (Yang 19;Scott 24), used with Shanghai “S1” & Nagasaki “N2”(legible) obliterators, both in blue, fine.

HK$10,000-12,000

327 � �+1863-74 QV 96c Brownish grey, watermark CC (Yang 19;Scott 24), block of four, used with four strikes of “B62”obliterator, scarce and fine.

HK$10,000-12,000

328 � �+1876 QV Surcharges, 1st Series, 28c on 30c Mauve (Yang21; Scott 30), block of four, right vertical pair with right wingmargin, used with two complete strikes of Shanghai “S1”obliterator, scarce multiple.

HK$25,000-30,000

329 �

1877 QV 3rd Issue, 16c Yellow, watermark CC (Yang 22;SG 22), mint.

HK$7,000-8,000

330 �

1877 QV 3rd Issue, 16c Yellow, watermark CC (Yang 22;SG 22), two used examples, used with Shanghai “S1” andYokohama “Y1” obliterators.

HK$1,200-1,500

331 �

1877 QV 3rd Issue, 16c Yellow, watermark CC (Yang 22;SG 22), used with “B62” in black and legible Nagasaki “N2”in blue obliterators, fine.

HK$10,000-12,000

332 �

1880 QV Surcharges, 2nd Series, 5c on 8c Orange (Yang23; Scott 31), mint with light gum toning.

HK$3,000-4,000


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1880 QV Surcharges, 2nd Series, 10c on 16c Orange (Yang26; Scott 34), bearing partial oval company chop.

HK$1,200-1,500

334 �

1880 QV 4th Issue, watermark Crown CC (Yang 28-31 &28a; SG 28-31 & 28a), set of 4 with extra 2c Rose, unused.

HK$8,000-10,000


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1882 QV 5c Blue, watermark Crown CA (Yang 34; Scott40), used with straight-line Ningpo index C cds and partialrhomboid of dots.

HK$1,200-1,500

336 �

1882 QV 10c Green, watermark Crown CA (Yang 36; Scott43), group of four used with straight-line Swatow cds (oneindex A), also 10c red and $3 stamp duty (6).

HK$2,000-3,000

342 �

1891 QV Surcharges, 4th Series without ChineseCharacters, $1 on 96c Purple on red paper (Yang 44; SG 47),mint original gum, fresh.

HK$5,000-6,000

343 �

1891 QV Surcharges, 5th Series with Chinese Characters(Yang 45-47), complete set of 3, mint.

HK$1,500-2,000


337 �

1885 QV Surcharges, 3rd Series (Yang 37-39; SG 40-42),complete set of 3, mint with gum toning.

HK$4,000-5,000

338 � �+1885 QV Surcharges, 3rd Series, 20c on 30c Orange-red(Yang 37; Scott 51), used block of four.

HK$3,500-4,000

339 � �+1885 QV Surcharges, 3rd Series, $1 on 96c Grey-olive(Yang 39; Scott 55), block of four, used with Shanghai AP 2387 BPO cds, scarce multiple.

HK$6,000-8,000

340 �

1885 & 1891 QV Surcharges, 13 complete sets of three,used (39).

HK$1,000-1,500

344 �

1891 Group of Three QV Issues with HoihowDatestamps (Yang 41 & 46-47), originally from a piece,reinforced by hinges, showing two maximum Hoihow cds.

HK$1,200-1,500

345 � �+1891 QV Surcharges, 5th Series with Chinese Characters,50c on 48c Lilac (Yang 46; Scott 54), a beautiful unmountedmint block of four, scarce.

HK$18,000-20,000

346 �

1891 QV 2c Jubilee (Yang C1; Scott 66), mint originalgum.

HK$2,000-3,000

347 �

1891 QV 2c Jubilee (Yang C1; Scott 66), mint originalgum.

HK$3,000-4,000

348 �

1891 QV 2c Jubilee (Yang C1var; Scott 66var), position12, bend “E” variety, fresh original gum.

HK$3,000-4,000

341 �

1891 QV Surcharges, 4th Series without Chinese Characters(Yang 42-44; SG 45-47), set of 3, mint.

HK$7,000-8,000


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352 �

1903 KEVII Watermark Crown CA (Yang 61-75; Scott62-76), set of 15, mint.

HK$12,000-15,000

353 �S

1903 KEVII $10 Slate and orange on blue (Yang 75;Scott 85), “Specimen” overprint in black, no gum.

HK$4,000-5,000

354 �

1904-06 KEVII Watermark Multiple Crown CA (Yang76-78 & 80-90; SG 77-90), set of 14, mint, $10 with heavyhinge remnants.

HK$15,000-20,000

355 �

1906 KEVII 20c Slate and chestnut (Yang 83), twoexamples used with Money Order Office cds, unusual.

HK$1,500-2,000


349 �

1891 QV 2c Jubilee (Yang C1c; Scott 66var), broken “1”in “1891” variety, mint with gum toning, rare.

HK$6,000-7,000

350 �

1898 QV 7th Surcharges, with Chinese Characters, $1 on96c Black (Yang 51; Scott 70), unmounted mint horizontalcorner margin pair with current number “14”, scarce.

HK$18,000-20,000

351 �

1898 QV 10c on 30c Yellow-green, without ChineseCharacters (Yang 53; SG 54), mint, light gum toning.

HK$2,500-3,000


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356 �

1907-11 KEVII New Colours (Yang 79 & 91-98; SG 91-99), set of 9, mint.

HK$2,500-3,000

357 �

KEVII & KGV Selection, mint group of 36, KEVII value to50c and KGV value to $2, overall fine.

HK$1,000-1,500



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358 �

1912-21 KGV First Series 1c to $10 (Yang 99-115),complete set of 17 including both 25c types, mint.

HK$8,000-10,000

359 �

1912-21 KGV First Series $5 Green and red, used with“Customs Deposit” handstamp, unusual.

HK$1,200-1,500

360 �

1919 KGV 25c Purple and magenta (Yang 108), also1921 KGV 25c top plate number pair with broken flowervariety, lightly toned.

HK$1,200-1,500

361 �

1921-37 KGV Second Series 1c to $5 (Yang 116-133),complete set of 18, mint.

HK$4,000-5,000

362 �

1921-37 KGV Second Series 1c to $5 (Yang 116-133),complete set of 18, mint.

HK$4,000-5,000

363 �

1938-46 KGVI Definitives (Yang 134-168), group of 65,including many shades, usual toning on pre-war dollar values,others fine and fresh (65).

HK$1,500-2,000



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368 �

1938 KGVI $5 Dull lilac and red (Yang 145), cornermargin example with control number “C04827”, UM.

HK$1,500-2,000

369 �

1938 KGVI $10 Green and violet (Yang 146), cornermargin example with control number “V1048”, used.

HK$2,500-3,000

370 � �+1945 Surcharges on Japanese Stamps (Yang J21-23),complete set of 3 in blocks of 4 used with Japanese-style“Hong Kong” cds at middle.

HK$4,000-5,000

371 � �B

1945 Surcharges on Japanese Stamps, $3 on 2s CarmineGeneral Nogi (Yang J22), full sheet of 100, including allconstant and some non-constant plate flaws, fine UM, lightfolding lines and splits along perforations (100).

HK$4,000-5,000


364 �

1938-52 KGVI Definitives (Yang 134-168), complete setof 37 including shades for 15c & $1, all fine mint except usualgum toning on pre-war $10 issue.

HK$3,000-4,000365 � �B

1938-52 Group of 8 Control Number Items, including 2cand 5c in blocks of four, 2c, 4c, 25c, 50c, $1 & $10 in singles,used.

HK$1,200-1,500366 � �B

1938 KGVI 15c Red (Yang 139), left corner marginvertical pair with control number and block of four withcontrol & plate numbers, also 1946 KGVI 8c red-brownblock of 16 with control and plate numbers, usual gumtoning, UM.

HK$1,200-1,500367 �

1938 KGVI $2 Red orange and green (Yang 144), cornermargin example with control number “Z1707”, used.

HK$1,200-1,500


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372 �

1945 Surcharges on Japanese Stamps, $5 on 5s AdmiralTogo (Yang J23a), surcharge shifted to left variety, scarce,UM.

HK$6,000-7,000

375 �

1966-71 QEII Second Issue 3rd Series (PVA Gum),complete set of 13, UM.

HK$2,000-2,500


373 �

1962 QEII Second Issue First Series, Annigoni Portrait(Yang 183-197), complete set of 15, UM.

HK$1,000-1,500

374 �

1965 International Co-operation Year 10c (Yang C33),vertical pair with partial imprint at bottom, bottom stampwith perforation shift variety, light toning.

HK$1,200-1,500

376 �

1968 Flowers and Arms Definitives (Yang 226-229a),four complete sets of two as listed in Yang, all fine UM,difficult group (8).

HK$2,000-3,000

377 �

1971-73 QEII Second Issue 4th Series, watermarksideways glazed paper (Yang 216-225), complete set of 10,UM.

HK$2,000-2,500


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378 B1973 QEII (Machin Portrait) $2 Grey-brown Booklet(Yang SB9), cover with black printing double variety.

HK$1,200-1,500

379 �

2001-12 New Year Gold Stamps (Scott MS1051-1705),12 years complete, all fine UM with certificate.

HK$2,000-3,000

380 � �+2002 Cultural Diversity 10c (SG 1119var), plate blockof 4, imperforate variety, UM.

HK$5,000-6,000


382 �

1892 (datelined July 12) QV 3c Brown Postal Card fromChefoo to England, tied by Shanghae July 16 cds with HongKong July 19 transit cds alongside.

HK$2,000-3,000

384 �

1921 (January 19) Picture Post Card to Yunnanfu,franked with KGV 2c, tied by Hong Kong cds, Hokow transit& Yunnanfu arrival cds alongside.

HK$1,000-1,500

383 �

1899 (January 3) Post Card from Hong Kong toGermany, franked with QV 4c, tied by Hong Kong cds,Wilhelmshaven arrival cds, message on reverse, lower rightcorner toned.

HK$800-1,000


381 �

1892 (March 18) Registered Cover to England, frankedon front with QV 10c and 2c pair, cancelled by Shanghae cds,large circular “R” handstamp alongside, on reverse HongKong March 22 transit and oval London arrival datestamp.

HK$2,500-3,000

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388 �

1930’s to 1940’s Cover from Hong Kong to England,stamps missing, boxed “Damaged by Sea Water” handstampalongside, fine example of this marking.

HK$800-1,000

386 �

1923 (March 12) Registered cover to England, bearing onfront Sai Ying Pun registration handstamp, franked on reverseKGV 2c(3) and 4c(2) added and tied by Sai Ying Pun cds,London receiver alongside, rare.

HK$5,000-6,000


387 �

1929 (October 7) Cover from Liu Kung Tau to Antung,franked with KGV “China” overprint 4c, tied by Liu KungTau cds, on reverse Chefoo transit and Antung arrival cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

385 �

1922 (February) Group of 7 Covers, three from HongKong to Shanghai franked with KGV 4c, tied by Hong Kongcds, four from Shanghai to Hong Kong franked with KGV“China” overprint 4c, tied by Shanghai Br PO cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

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390 �

1939 (June 11) Postage Due Cover, bearing Victoria HongKong despatch cds and circular “T” handstamp on front, 2c& 6c postage dues added on reverse with June 13 cds.

HK$2,500-3,000


391 �

1943 (October 27) Native Red Band Cover to Nanhai,franked with Japanese 5s claret, tied by Hong Kong cds,Nanhai (October 31) and Shangpak (November 1) arrival cdsalongside.

HK$2,000-3,000

389 �

1937-54 Group of Covers, including two 1937 CoronationFDCs, 1946 Victory FDC and official 1954 Coronation covertied by “Kai Tak 19 NO 54” cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

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3941954 Wing On Life Assurance Co Ltd EndowmentPolicy, very fine.

HK$1,500-2,000


393 �

1946 Group of Two RAF Post Covers, one from Japan andthe other from Hong Kong, both to England.

HK$1,000-1,500

392 �

1945 Hong Kong Postage Paid Cover to Korea, undelivered and returnedto sender, bearing Shanghai paquebot datestamp on reverse, rare usage.

HK$15,000-20,000

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395 �

1884-85 Crown Issue, group I & II (Choi 1-9 & 16-21), set of 15, unused as issued.HK$4,000-5,000

396 �

1887 Surcharges on Crown Issue (Choi 24-28), complete set of 5, mint or unused as issued.HK$2,000-3,000

397 �

1887 King Luis Definitives, perforation 12.5 (Choi 32-41), complete set of 10, mint or unused as issued.HK$2,000-3,000


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398 �

1887 King Luis Definitives, perforation 131⁄2(Choi 33a, 36a, 37a, 38b & 39a-41a),complete set of 7 as listed in Choi, mint orunused as issued, difficult set for the specialist.

HK$2,000-3,000

399 �

1898-1903 King Carlos 2nd, 3rd & 4thSeries (Choi 78-90, 78b, 79c, 95-99 & 129-139), three complete sets of 29 plus extra 1⁄2aand 1a with 121⁄2 perforation, fine unused (31).

HK$3,000-4,000

400 �

1911 Postmaster Signature Label Stamp, 1aBlack (Choi 147c; Scott 162var), left halfbearing papermaker’s watermark variety,unused, scarce.

HK$3,000-4,000

401 �

1911 (December 7) Plain Cover to HongKong, franked with diagonal 2a bisect (bottomhalf) of 4a Carmine (basic stamp with widespace between “A” & “V” variety), tied byMacau cds, on reverse Customs Lappa transitcds with Hong Kong index “B” 8 DE 11 KB(Webb type B) arrival cds.

HK$3,000-4,000



403 �

1951 (July 2) Incoming Postage Due Cover fromCameroun to USA, re-addressed to Macau, franked withCameroun 5f & 10f, tied by Kribi cds, small triangular “T”postage due handstamp applied on middle, Macau postagedue overprints on Dragon issue set of 3 added on arrival, alltied by hexagonal date chop, interesting item.

HK$1,800-2,000

402 �

1918 (July 18) Printed Registered Cover to Hong Kong,franked on front and on reverse Ceres 1a Deep green (6), tiedby Macau hexagonal datestamps, red registration label onfront, Hong Kong arrival cds on reverse.

HK$3,000-4,000

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405 �

1866 Shanghai LPO Large Dragon, The Middle Period,2 Candareens Grey-black, Chow Printing 26 (Scott 9; Chan9), laid paper, wide margins, tied by Shanghai Local Post“MH 7 66” cds (Chow SLP-2), believed to be the onlyknown example used with this dater.

HK$150,000-200,000


404 �

1865 Shanghai LPO Large Dragon, The Early Period, 2Candareens Black, Chow Printing 1 (Scott 1; Chan 1), wovepaper, acceptable narrow margins, light toning, minor faultsas usual, do not detract from the otherwise fine appearance ofthis classic value.

HK$15,000-20,000

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406 �

1866-67 Shanghai LPO Large Dragon, The Late Period,6 Candareens Reddish brown, Chow Printing 58 (Scott 21;Chan 18), wove paper, acceptable narrow margins, unused.

HK$1,000-2,000

407 �

1866-67 Shanghai LPO Small Dragons (Chan LS39, 41& 45), group of three, including first issue 2c & 8c, secondissue 6ca, all tied by maximum Local Post Office Ningposmall garters (Chow SLP-N) usually found on first issue 2conly, extremely rare on other values.

HK$8,000-10,000

408 �

1877 Shanghai LPO Single Dragon Design 20 cash Greyon cream Postal Card (Liv PC3), type A, 6mm space fromperiod after “side” to stamp, fine unused, light age toning.

HK$2,500-3,000

409 �

1877 Shanghai LPO Single Dragon Design 20 cash Greyon cream Postal Card (Liv PC3), type B, 3.5mm space fromperiod after “side” to stamp, unused and clean.

HK$3,000-4,000

410 �

1893 Shanghai LPO Half Stamp Surcharges (ChanLS144 & 146), left 1⁄2c on 5c half with distinct reverseddouble overprint, very fine mint, unlisted variety.

HK$1,000-1,500

411 �

1893 Shanghai LPO Coat of Arms 1c (Chan LS158), tiedby oval Shanghai LPO Swatow Agency handstamp, withmanuscript date, rare.

HK$1,200-1,500

Chinkiang Local Posts

412 �

1895 Chinkiang LPO Postage Due 1c Blue, 3rd Overprint(Chan LCHD26var; SG D25var), wide spacing 2.5mm, withadditional large type trial overprint in red, very scarce unlisteditem, similar to lot 702 in Chow Wei Liang Collection,Sotheby’s 7 November 1996.

HK$4,000-5,000

413 � �+1895 Chinkiang LPO Postage Due 6c Plum (ChanLCHD38a; SG D37a), imperforate block of 4, unused.

HK$1,500-2,000


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414

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1893-95 Chungking LPO Pagoda Issues (Chan LCK1-7& LCKD1-5), complete set of 12 including postage dues, allmint except 8ca postage due, used.

HK$2,000-3,000

415 �

1894 Chungking LPO Second Issue 2ca (Chan LCK3),used with “Hankow I C Post” handstamp, rare.

HK$1,000-1,500

Foochow Local Posts416 �

1895-96 Foochow LPO Dragon Boat First & SecondIssues (Chan LF1-11; SG 1-11), complete set of 11,unused.

HK$1,000-1,200

Hankow Local Posts417 � �

1894 Hankow LPO 2c Postage Dues, Type II (ChanLDH1b & c), mint with inverted overprint and used withdouble overprint.

HK$1,000-1,500


Ichang Local Posts

418 � �+1894 Ichang LPO First Issue Narrow Setting 1 MaceDeep green (Chan LI-6; SG 6), block of 4 cancelled by100% rectangular datestamp, used six months earlier thanoriginal date of issue (December 1, 1894), right pair withvertical folding crease line.

HK$1,000-1,500


419

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419 �

1894 Ichang LPO First Issue Narrow Setting (Chan LI-1-8; SG 1-8), complete set of 8, mint.

HK$1,500-2,000

420 �

1895 Ichang LPO Second Issue Wide Setting (Chan LI-9-14; SG 9-14), complete set of 6, mint.

HK$1,000-1,500

Kewkiang Local Posts421 �

1894 Kewkiang LPO First Issue 1⁄2c Black-pink (ChanLK1 & 1ai; SG 1 & 1a), right half sheet of 25, including onestamp with missing bar filled up by hand, variety occur onpositions 34 & 39, some sheets with the bar filled up by handand was repaired for later printing.

HK$1,000-1,500

422 �

1894 Kewkiang LPO First to Third Issues (Chan LK1-16), complete set of 13 plus 1896 surcharge set of 3, hingeremnants and some unused (16).

HK$1,000-1,500

Wuhu Local Posts423 � �

1895 Wuhu LPO Postage Due Overprints on First Issue,group of 6 values, including 1⁄2c, 1c, 5c, 6c, 15c & 40c, all withbroken “a” on “Postage” and broken “e” in “Due” variety,mint and used, scarce.

HK$2,000-3,000

424 �

1895 Wuhu LPO Postage Due Overprints on First Issue,10c Brown red, block of 4 with wide right margin, tophorizontal pair with type I and II overprints, bottom pair withvery scarce type III overprint (straight legged “P”), UM.

HK$1,500-2,000


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425 �

1868 (July 31) “5104” Cover from Shanghai to France,bearing ship marking on front with small “PD” handstamp inred alongside and arrival cds on reverse.

HK$2,000-2,500

426 �

1873 (January 8) Folded Entire Letter from Yorkshire toYokohama, via Brindisi, franked with QV 3d & 1s, tied by“107” obliterator and Bradford cds, on reverse Hong Kongtransit and Yokohama arrival cds.

HK$4,000-5,000

427 �

1886 (April 21) Cover from Sonderburg to Amoy, re-directed to Hong Kong, franked with German 20pf, tied bySonderburg cds, on reverse May 28 (Hong Kong) and May30 (Amoy) transits with Hong Kong June 4 arrival cds.

HK$4,000-5,000



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428 �

1892 (datelined June 18) Postage Due Japanese 2s PostalCard from Chefoo to Germany, tied by IJPO Shanghai(June 21) cds, circular “SH/T” postage due handstampalongside with Yokohama and London transit cds, rare earlypostage due usage from Chefoo.

HK$4,000-5,000

429 �

1893 (October 23) Italy 10c Postal Card from Genova toShanghai, bearing Genova cds and Deutsche Shanghai arrivalcds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

430 �

1895 (May 31) Printed Matter Rate Cover from Shanghaito Mexico, franked with German 5pf, tied by Shanghai cds,on reverse El Paso Texas transit and Paso del Norte arrival cds,rare Imperial period usage to Central America.

HK$3,000-4,000



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431 �

1911 (September 1) Incoming Picture Post Card fromWaldeck to Newchwang, franked with Deutsche Reich5pf(2), tied by Waldeck despatch cds with oval “IJPO 2Changchun-Mukden/South Manchuria” and “NewchwangIJPO” arrival cds alongside, rare usage of complete and clearSouth Manchuria dater.

HK$5,000-6,000

432 �

1912 (October 23) Picture Post Card from Russia toTsinan, franked with Russian 1k & 3k, tied by oval despatchdaters, a faint oval “IJPO 2 Changchun-Mukden SouthManchuria” Railway datestamp in violet alongside withMoukden transit cds, on picture side Tsinan 8 NOV 12 arrivalcds.

HK$1,500-2,000

433 �

1916 (April 7) POW Card from Austria to Mongolia(near Manchouli), bearing Wien 1 IV 16 cds, with Wien andRussia censor markings, lengthy message on reverse, rarePOW usage to Mongolia.

HK$4,000-5,000



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CHINESE CUSTOMS POST ISSUES

1878-88 Large Dragon Issues

434 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1caGreen to 5ca Orange (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), used set of 3.

HK$5,000-6,000


435 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1caGreen (Chan 1; Scott 1), mint, trimmed perforation at left,hinge remnant and with partial original gum.

HK$800-1,000

436 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1caGreen (Chan 1; Scott 1), used with partial oval “CustomsHouse Wuhu” marking.

HK$2,500-3,000

437 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3caBrown red (Chan 2; Scott 2), plate flaw at lower right clawand Chinese character “guk”, fine used.

HK$2,500-3,000

438 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3caBrown-red (Chan 2; Scott 2), used with Customs ChinkiangAPL 5 79 cds, very early usage of this dater, fine.

HK$10,000-12,000

439 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3caBrown-red (Chan 2; Scott 2), used with Customs HankowNOV 8 79 cds, rare dater on thin paper printing and in black,trimmed at top, very few recorded.

HK$10,000-12,000

440 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5caOrange (Chan 3; Scott 3), used with almost complete boxed“Paid” handstamp in blue, rare cancellation on large dragonissues.

HK$8,000-10,000

441 �

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5caOrange (Chan 3; Scott 3), used with partial Customs TientsinAPL 17 85 cds, very scarce cancel on this issue.

HK$12,000-15,000

442 �

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1caGreen pelure paper (Chan 4c; Scott 4), mint.

HK$5,000-6,000


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443 �

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1caGreen and 3ca Brown-red (Chan 4-5var; Scott 4-5var), bothwith part paper maker watermark, fine and scarce.

HK$15,000-20,000

444 �

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca to5ca (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of 3, used.

HK$6,000-8,000

445 �

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing withclean cut perforations, 3ca Brown-red (Chan 8; Scott 8), usedwith partial boxed “Postage Paid, Don’t Ask & Demand”handstamp, rare.

HK$2,000-3,000

446 �

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing withrough perforations, 3ca Brown-red (Chan 11; Scott 8var),used with IG Customs Peking OCT 8 85 cds, fine.

HK$4,000-5,000

447 �

1883 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing withclean cut perforations, 5ca Chrome-yellow (Chan 9; Scott 9),mint.

HK$8,000-10,000

449 �

1885 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing withrough perforations, 3ca Vermilion (Chan 11; Scott 8var),group of three used examples, with minor faults.

HK$4,000-5,000

1885-88 Small Dragon Issues450 �

1888 Customs Small Dragons, 111⁄2 clean cut perforations(Chan 19-21; Scott 13-15var), complete set of 3; toned, withgum.

HK$1,000-1,500

451 �

1888 Customs Small Dragons, 111⁄2 clean cut perforations(Chan 19-21; Scott 13-15var), complete set of 3; toned, withgum.

HK$1,000-1,500

452 �

1888 Customs Small Dragons, 111⁄2 clean cut perforations(Chan 19-21; Scott 13-15var), complete set of 3, mint.

HK$1,000-1,500

1894-97 Empress Dowager Issues453 �

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, FirstPrinting, 1ca Vermilion & 5ca Orange (Chan 22 & 26; Scott16 & 20), both with security perfin “B & S S” and tied byShanghai seal cancel.

HK$2,000-3,000

454 �

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, FirstPrinting, 1ca, 2ca, 4ca, 9ca, 12ca & 24ca (Chan 22-30; Scott16-24), group of 6, all tied by Ichang seal, rare cancellationon this issue.

HK$8,000-10,000

4551894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, FirstPrinting, 9ca Dull green (Chan 28; Scott 22), doubleimpression variety, particularly noticeable on “CHINA”, fainttoned spots and lightly creased, straight edge at right withpartial perforation not punched through, ex Tan Kok Tin(Spink January 2007).

HK$2,000-3,000

456 �

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, FirstPrinting, 9ca Dull green (Chan 28; Scott 22), vertical strip ofthree, used with 100% Shanghai antique style seal cancels.

HK$2,000-3,000

457 �

1894 Empress Dowager commemorative issues, FirstPrinting, 24ca Carmine (Chan 30; Scott 24), used withalmost complete Newchwang seal.

HK$2,000-3,000


448 �

1885 Customs Large Dragons, thick paper printing withrough perforations, 1ca Green (Chan 10-12; Scott 7-9var),complete set of 3, mint.

HK$15,000-18,000


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458 �

1897 (September 21) Customs House Fusan Cover toLondon, England, bearing “Fusan Customs Mail Matter”handstamp as original despatch marking, franked with JapanKoban 10s, tied by faint Fusan IJP & T (9.21) cds, on reverseYokohama (9.26) transit and London arrival marking, this is theonly known usage of “Fusan Customs Mail Matter” handstampon cover, the missing puzzle of the three known Customs MailMatter handstamps used in Korea, referenced in both PaulChang and Sun with no illustration; type, size and ink colourmatch the two recorded handstamps (Seoul & Jenchuan), amagnificent official Fusan Customs House cover to England, anexhibition showpiece and a most rare opportunity for theCustoms Post collector, 2013 ECL certificate.

HK$300,000-400,000



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1897 Large Figure Surcharges on Small Dragons


459 �

1897 Large Figure Surcharges on Small Dragons, 1c on1ca to 5c on 5ca (Chan 34-36; Scott 75-77), complete set of3, mint.

HK$12,000-15,000

1897 Small Figure Surcharges on Dowagers

460 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 1⁄2c on 3ca Orangeyellow (Chan 37; Scott 28), vertical strip of 3, fine mint.

HK$1,000-1,500

462 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 4c on 4ca Rose-pink, basic stamp with long stroke in “Four” (Chan 40b;Scott 31var), used with “IM Customs Taku” double oval datechop in blue, scarce.

HK$3,000-4,000

463 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 4c on 4ca Rose-pink, basic stamp with long stroke in “Four” (Chan 40b;Scott 31var), type A, used.

HK$1,000-2,000

464 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 4c on 4ca Rose-pink, basic stamp with extra long stroke in “Four” (Chan40bi; Scott 31var), type B, used.

HK$1,000-2,000

465 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 4c on 4ca Rose-pink (Chan 40var; Scott 31var), stroke in “Four” with type D,used.

HK$1,000-2,000

461 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges (Chan 37-45;Scott 28-36), group of 5, including 1⁄2c on 3ca, 1c on 1ca, 2con 2ca, 10c on 9ca & 12ca, all tied by Tangku Post Officedater, minor faults on 2c on 2ca and 10c on 9ca.

HK$4,000-5,000

466 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 5c on 5ca Dullorange (Chan 41var; Scott 32var), variety pre-printingpaperfold at bottom, used.

HK$5,000-6,000


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1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 5c on 5ca Dullorange (Chan 41var; Scott 32var), double horizontalperforation at top variety, used.

HK$1,000-2,000468 �

1897 Small Figure Dowager Surcharges, 30c on 24caCarmine (Chan 46; Scott 37), tied by partial Customs Cantoncds.

HK$2,000-2,500

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Surcharges469 �

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges,second printing (Chan 56-64; Scott 47-55), complete set of9, used.

HK$4,000-5,000470 �

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges,second printing, 1⁄2c on 3ca Chrome-yellow (Chan 56var;Scott 47var), variety imperforate margin at right, mint withoriginal gum.

HK$1,500-2,500471 �

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges,second printing, 1c on 1ca Red orange (Chan 57var; Scott48var), variety imperforate margin at right, mint with originalgum.

HK$2,000-3,000472 � �B

1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Dowager Surcharges,second printing, 4c on 4ca Pale rose, incorrect “Four” ofsurcharge (Chan 59b; Scott 50var), left gutter margin blockof 4, top right stamp with Chinese character “four” variety,mint.

HK$8,000-10,000

1897 Large Figure Narrow SpacingSurcharges

473 �

1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges,later second printing, 10c on 9ca Grey-green, surchargeinverted (Chan 79b; Scott 70var), unused.

HK$15,000-20,000474 �

1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Dowager Surcharges,re-drawn designs, 1⁄2c on 3ca Yellow (Chan 82var; Scott73var), mint horizontal pair with original gum, right stampwith variety imperforate margin at right.

HK$3,000-4,000

1897 Red Revenue Surcharge Issues475 �

1897 1c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge, large box of centralcharacter (Chan 87a; Scott 78var), light double “one cent”overprint, mint with original gum.

HK$3,000-4,000476 �

1897 1c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 87; Scott 78),mint.

HK$2,500-3,000

477 �

1897 1c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 87; Scott 78),perforation shifted to top right, used with partial Peking dollardater.

HK$1,500-2,000478 �

1897 1c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 87; Scott 78),with security perfin “H&S BC”, used with Amoy 26 AUG 97dollar dater.

HK$5,000-6,000479 �

1897 1c and Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharges (Chan 87-88var; Scott 78var & 80var), both with imperforate variety,used.

HK$5,000-6,000480 �

1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88var; Scott80var), used example with broken surcharge character “two”variety.

HK$2,000-2,500481 �

1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88; Scott80), tied by almost complete Newchwang pakua cancel indeep violet, 2007 ECL certificate.

HK$2,000-3,000482 �

1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88; Scott80), used with partial “Changteh Post Office” tombstonehandstamp.

HK$3,000-4,000483 �

1897 Large 2c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 88; Scott80), used with maximum Customs Ningpo MAY 12 97 cds.

HK$8,000-10,000484 �

1897 Large 4c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 89; Scott82), mint with small part original gum, cliche [9] showingsmall top dot in character “Yang”.

HK$6,000-8,000485 �

1897 Large 4c on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 89; Scott82), mint with original gum, partial offset on reverse, lightblack ink smudge along characters at right, broken “n” of“cents” variety.

HK$6,000-8,000


486 �

1897 Large $1 on 3c, Revenue Surcharge (Chan 90; Scott84), used with partial Customs Shanghai cds in blue, 11January 1897. The earliest recorded date. A rare andimportant stamp.

HK$60,000-80,000


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476 477 478 479 480

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1897 Japanese Print Coiling Dragons

491 �

1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, watermarked, $5 Deepgreen and salmon (Chan 115; Scott 109), used.

HK$1,500-2,000

492 �

1902-03 Engraved Coiling Dragons, unwatermarked, $1Red and pale rose (Chan 126; Scott 120), mint corner marginexample.

HK$2,000-3,000


487 �

1897 Japanese Print Coiling Dragons, 50c Yellow-green(Chan 100var; Scott 94var), fine mint with plate flaw variety.

HK$1,000-2,000

488 �

1897 Japanese Print Coiling Dragons, 50c Yellow-green(Chan 100; Scott 94), vertical pair in deep green, tied byPeking “8 JUL 99” (inverted “8” variety) bilingual cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

1898-1910 Coiling Dragon Issues

489 �S

1898 Engraved Coiling Dragon Specimens, group of three,including 4c, 5c & 10c in vermilion, each with small diagonaloverprints “Waterlow & Sons Ltd/Specimen” in black andsmall security punch hole at left, fine and fresh, no gum.

HK$4,000-5,000

490 �

1898 Engraved Coiling Dragons, watermarked, $5 Deepgreen and salmon (Chan 115var; Scott 109var), fine mintexample with perforation shifted downward, scarce.

HK$10,000-20,000

493 �

1902-03 Engraved Coiling Dragons, unwatermarked, $2Carmine and yellow (Chan 127var; Scott 121var), fine mintexample with yellow colour misplaced and imperforatebottom variety, scarce.

HK$10,000-20,000

494 �

1902-03 Engraved Coiling Dragons, unwatermarked, $5Green and salmon (Chan 128; Scott 122), mint bottommargin example.

HK$5,000-6,000


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495 �

1897 ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card (Han 1; H&G 1),bearing CTO double-ring “Peking-Tientsin 70 Postao Car”dollar chop (Padget Train Type 12), unaddressed.

HK$2,000-3,000


496 �

1899 (May 22) Picture Post Card from Chefoo toGermany, franked with CIP 2c pair, tied by Chefoo bilingualdater, Hong Kong QV 2c(2) added and cancelled byShanghai cds with IPO tie-prints, Hong Kong transit andDresden arrival cds alongside.

HK$5,000-6,000

497 �

1899 (June 5) ICP 1cAniline rose Postal Cardfrom Canton to Japan,uprated with Dowager smallsurcharge 2c on 2ca pair,tied by Canton bilingualdater, pair of Hong KongQV 2c added and cancelledby Hong Kong cds with IPOtie-prints, Tokio Japan andTokyo (Japanese type)arrival cds alongside, scarce.

HK$15,000-20,000


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498 �

1900’s Post Card from Tientsin to Germany, franked withCIP 1c, tied by Tsingtau China irregular marking, fine.

HK$800-1,000

500 �

1900 (October 31) ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card fromTientsin to Munchen, bearing on front, “KD FeldpostExped” despatch and Munchen arrival cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


499 �

1900’s Imperial Chinese Telegraphs Shanghai StationMessage Sheet with Cover, manuscript “Please pay 10 centsfor delivery”, rare in a complete set.

HK$3,000-4,000

501 �

1901 (January 24) ICP 1c Aniline rose Postal Card fromPeking to Kiel, bearing on front Peking Deutsche Postdesptach and Kiel arrival cds, fine.

HK$500-1,000


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502 �

1901 (2nd Moon, 23rd Day) Red Band Cover fromYangchow to Tsingtau, franked with CIP 2c, tied byYangchow Imperial Post Office tombstone handstamp withmanuscript date, Yangchow dollar dater alongside, on reverseChinkiang and Shanghai transit cds, half rate domestic rate toTsingtau probably due to addressed to Imperial ChineseTelegraph Office, minor faults not affecting the significance ofthis important half rate Yangchow dollar dater usage.

HK$50,000-60,000



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1902 (January 29) Registered Cover from Lungchow to Yunnan,franked with CIP 2c & 5c(4), tied by Lungchow cds, with FranceIndo-Chine 20c & 30c, tied by Lang-son/Tonkin cds, “R” & framed“R” handstamps alongside, Hanoi/Tonkin, Lao-kai/Tonkin transitwith Mongtze/Chine arrival cds on reverse, rare.

HK$30,000-40,000



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504 �

1905 (April 6) Picture Post Card from Peking toGermany, franked with CIP 2c vertical pair tied by Peking toShanhaikwan train post office tombstone handstamp, Tangku(lunar 2nd Moon, 28th Day) and Shanghai (April 6) transitswith Hamburg arrival cds alongside.

HK$5,000-6,000

506 �

1906 (November 24) Picture Post Card (depicting ShweDagon Pagoda in Rangoon) to North Wales, franked withCIP 4c, tied by Teng Yueh bilingual bisect dater, Bhamo(north Burma) transit cds alongside, vertically creased, scarce.

HK$3,000-3,500


505 �

1905 (datelined August 10) Post Card from Shanhaikwanto London, re-directed to South Lambeth, franked with CIP2c pair, tied by “Peking to Shanhaikwan Section 1” railwaycancel, Tangku lunar dater, Shanghai & Shanghai Chinetransits with South Lambeth arrival cds, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

507 �

1907 (October 15) Post Card from Tangku to France,tied by Tangku despatch cds with “T” marking for postagedue, Shanghai and Shanghai Chine transit cds, France postagedue 10c tied by by Nancy cds, fine postage due usage.

HK$800-1,000


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508 �

1908 (March 2) Picture Post Card from Mengtsz toSwitzerland, franked with CIP 4c, tied by Mengtsz bilingualdater, Glovelier arrival cds alongside, Hokow transit cds onpicture side, rare southern sea route to Europe.

HK$800-1,000

509 �

1909 (7th Moon, 25th Day) Red Band Cover fromTientsin to Peking, franked with CIP 1c vertical pair, tied byTientsin City lunar daters, two vertical straight-lined “Do notinsert money in letter, no compensation if lost” instructionalhandstamp alongside, scarce.

HK$3,000-4,000

510 �

1910 (9th Moon, 15th Day) Cover from Kweikiang toHweichow, franked with CIP 3c, tied by Kweikiang lunardater, Liuanchow Wu transit and Hweichow arrival cds with“Postage paid don’t demand” handstamp alongside, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500



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511 �

1911 (5th Moon, 27th Day) Cover from Foochow toUSA, franked on front with CIP 10c and 1c on reverse, bothtied by Foochow Kuliang Hsuan Tung 3rd Year cds, ShanghaiIJPO cds alongside on front and Shanghai with Foochowbilingual transit daters on reverse, very rare.

HK$60,000-70,000

512 �

1911 (8th Moon, 18th Day) High Value Carp on Coverfrom Tientsin to Belgium, tied by Xin Hai lunar dater onOctober 9, handled by French PO in Tientsin on October 10(Revolution Day), original revolution zero hour was plannedon October 9 at 23:59, due to the capture & execution of the3 core rebel members Peng, Liu & Yang on October 9, therevolution was delayed until evening time on October 10, aninteresting cover with postal markings of both meaningfuldates of the revolution.

HK$3,000-3,500



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REPUBLIC OF CHINA

521 �

1940 Dr SYS Surcharge of 3 Cents Kansu 3c on 5c (Chan490c var), small character “Fun” and inverted variety, mint,unlisted.

HK$800-1,000

522 � �+1942-44 Dr SYS Paicheng Print (Engraved) $40 Rosered, thin paper (Chan 625d; Scott 522var), block of 4containing two horizontal pairs with imperforate betweenvertically variety, unused as issued.

HK$1,800-2,000


1912 Republic of China Overprints513 �

1912 Statistical Department “Republic of China”Overprints (Chan 152-166; Scott 146-160), complete setof 15, some no gum.

HK$12,000-15,000

514 �1912 Waterlow “Republic of China” Overprint, 1c Ochre(Chan 170var; Scott 164var), with overprint in black, usedwith Junk Series 2c on small piece, tied by Peking 3 MAR 14cds, unlisted by Chan.

HK$1,000-1,500

515 �1912 Waterlow “Republic of China” Overprint, 3c Blue-green (Chan 172; Scott 166), used on small piece withShanghai cds, basic stamp with space between “c” & “e” of“cents” variety, unlisted, rare.

HK$2,000-3,000

516 �

1912 Waterlow “Republic of China” Overprint, 3c Blue-green (Chan 172b; Scott 166var), inverted overprint variety,used with Shanghai dater.

HK$3,000-4,000

1913-26 London and Peking Junk Issues517 �

1914-19 First Peking Print Junk Series (Chan 227-243;Scott 221-235), group of 15, value to 50c, all tied by 1918October 10 President Hsu inauguration commemorativedater.

HK$1,000-1,500

1932-48 General Issues518 �

1939-40 Dr SYS Chung Hwa Print Die III,unwatermarked (Chan 381var), horizontal pair withimperforate variety, fine and fresh UM.

HK$2,000-3,000

519 �

1940 Dr SYS Hong Kong Dah Tung Print,unwatermarked (Chan 427-432), complete mint set of six,printed by Dah Tung, perforated by Chung Hwa duringJapanese Occupation period in 1944 for surcharge use, smallamount of unsurcharged stamps leaked to collectors, unlistedin Scott, rare.

HK$4,000-5,000

520 � �B

1940 Dr SYS Surcharge of 3 Cents East Szechwan, FirstSetting 3c on 5c (Chan 483var), vertical block of 10 withimperforate top margin variety, fine mint.

HK$1,000-1,500

523 �

1943 Kiangsi Surcharge of 20 Cents (Chan 710-718),complete set of 9, unused.

HK$6,000-8,000

524 �

1944-46 Dr SYS Chungking Chung Hwa Print,perforation 12.5, $20 Rose (Chan 802a; Scott 571a),perforation 15.5 variety, unused as issued, light toning, scarce.

HK$2,000-3,000

525 � �+1947 Dr SYS Dah Tung Print $150 (Chan 1028), usedblock of 4, rare postally used multiple.

HK$1,000-1,500


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1949 Unit and Silver Currency Surcharge Issues

526 � �Group of 4 Silver Yuan Unit Stamps, including Shanghaiearliest usage (May 17, 1949), Kweiyang express marking,airmail registered block of 12 with Chungking cds andHoihow February 20, 1950 cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

527 � �B

1949 Hong Kong Asiatic Print Unit Stamp, DomesticOrdinary (Chan S5var), vertical block of ten with misplacedhorizontal roulette perforations, unused, scarce.

HK$3,500-4,000

528 �

1949 San Yi Printing Press 4c on $100 Surcharge (ChanS13var), very distinct vertical pre-printing paperfold variety,unused.

HK$800-1,000

529 �1949 Flying Geese Silver Yuan Stamps (Chan S18-21), setof four used on piece with Peiping Scenery 15c cancelled byTaipei 52.12.05 cds.

HK$3,500-4,000

532 �

1949 Peiping Summer Palace 40c Green (Chan S32var),vertical pre-printing paperfold variety, unused, rare.

HK$1,800-2,000

533 �

1949 Peiping Summer Palace 40c Green (Chan S32a),transposed 2nd & 3rd Chinese character overprint, used.

HK$3,000-3,500

534 �

1949 75th Anniversary of UPU (Chan S33a), surchargeomitted variety, unused, rare.

HK$400-5,000


530 �

1949 Dr SYS Chungking Hwa Nan Print 4c Grey-green(Chan S24c; Scott 975var), vertical pair with imperforatevariety, unused.

HK$3,000-3,500

535 � �

1949 East Szechwan Surcharges (Chan S37var &S43var), group of two examples with missing flower variety,used 5c on $20,000 orange (second from right) and unused25c on $100 brown (third from left).

HK$1,200-1,500

536 � �

1949 Fukien Handstamped Silver Yuan, 1c on $7,000Brown Dr SYS 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S44c),unused horizontal pair with broken top of “one” variety andused horizontal pair with short stroke in “fen” variety.

HK$1,500-2,000

537 �

1949 Fukien Handstamped Silver Yuan, 2c on $2,000,000orange Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S46c),horizontal pair with surcharge misplaced vertically variety,unused.

HK$1,200-1,500

538 �

1949 Fukien Machine Surcharges on Silver Yuan Stamps(Chan S48c, S50c & S52c), group of three doublesurcharge examples, including 4c on $100 dark carmine DrSYS 1st Shanghai Dah Tung Print, 10c on $3,000 blue and$6,000 rose-lilac Dr SYS 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print,unused (3).

HK$3,000-4,000

531 �

1949 Peiping Summer Palace Silver Yuan Issue (ChanS31b & S32g), complete set of 2 overprint omitted andimperforate.

HK$4,500-5,000


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547 �

1949 Hupeh Silver Yuan Surcharge in Green on RevenueStamp, Dah Tung Flat Plate Print, 1c on $20 Red-brown(Chan S64a), left third character of top row with “cheng”instead of “hwa” variety, unused, only two blocks of four plus4 singles believed to exist, very scarce, 2004 ECL certificate.

HK$70,000-80,000

548 �

1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 1⁄2c on $500,000 Rose-lilac (Chan S77), vertical pair, unused, scarce multiple.

HK$4,000-5,000

549 �

1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 1c on $200,000Brown-violet (Chan S78c), surcharge inverted variety,unused.

HK$800-1,000

550 �

1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 5c on $3,000 Blue(Chan S80var), double surcharge variety, unused.

HK$3,000-4,000

551 �1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 5c on $3,000 Blue and5c on $40,000 on 20c Olive-green (Chan S82 & S84), twoblocks of four used on two separate pieces, both withYungning cds (May 9 and 30).

HK$2,500-3,000

552 �

1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 21c on $100,000Olive-green (Chan S88c), 4th and 5th characters at leftcolumn transposed variety, less than 10 examples believed toexist, very rare.

HK$5,000-6,000

553 �

1949 Kwangsi Silver Yuan Stamps, 21c on $100,000Olive-green (Chan S88var), missing 5th character “fen” at leftcolumn variety, unlisted in Chan, very rare.

HK$4,000-5,000

554 �

1949 Kwang Tung Unit Stamps, Domestic Ordinary on$500 Dark green (Chan S91var), group of three unusedvariety examples, one misplaced overprint and two withadditional overprint on reverse, one in red and the other inblack.

HK$1,200-1,500

555 �

1949 Kwang Tung Silver Yuan 1c on $100 Brown DrSYS Dah Tung Engraved Print (Chan S96c & S96d),surcharge inverted and triple varieties, both unused andscarce.

HK$2,000-3,000


539 �

1949 Fukien Machine Surcharges on Silver Yuan Stamps,10c on $200 Green Dr SYS 1st Shanghai Dah Tung Print(Chan S49d), lower left character “giao” omitted variety,unused, only five examples believed to exist, a grosslyundervalued variety, extremely rare.

HK$5,000-6,000

540 �

1949 Fukien Machine Surcharges on Silver Yuan Stamps,10c on $100,000 Olive green Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai DahTung Print (Chan S53d), top right character “yi” instead of“yu” variety, unused.

HK$1,000-1,200

541 �

1949 Fukien Machine Surcharges on Silver Yuan Stamps,10c on $100,000 Olive green Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai DahTung Print (Chan S53var), lower left character “giao”omitted variety, used, only five examples believed to exist, agrossly undervalued variety, extremely rare.

HK$5,000-6,000

542 �

1949 Hunan Unit Stamps, Domestic Ordinary on $10 Darkcarmine Dr SYS 1st Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S56,var), group of four, including wide and narrow stamps,overprint inverted and misplaced varieties, all unused (4).

HK$4,000-5,000

543 �

1949 Hunan Unit Stamps, Domestic Air Mail on $40,000Green Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan 59a),overprint double variety, unused.

HK$1,200-1,500

544 �

1949 Hunan Unit Stamps, Domestic Air Mail on $40,000Green Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan 59b),overprint inverted variety, unused.

HK$800-1,000

545 �

1949 Hunan Silver Yuan Stamps, 1c on $2,000,000Orange Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S60d),overprint inverted variety, unused.

HK$800-1,000

546 �

1949 Hunan Silver Yuan Parcel Post Stamps, 10c on$300,000 Pink-red Peiping Central (Chan SP3), used, only 3examples believed to exist, very rare.

HK$5,000-6,000


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556 �

1949 Kwang Tung Silver Yuan 21⁄2c on $500 Violet DrSYS Dah Tung Flat Plate Print (Chan S97a), horizontalstrip of three, middle stamp with “2” of “21⁄2” omitted variety,unused, rare.

HK$3,500-4,000

557 �

1949 Kwang Tung Silver Yuan 15c on $10 Green Dr SYSDah Tung Engraved Print (Chan S99d & S99e),surcharge double and misplaced varieties, unused.

HK$800-1,000

558 �

1949 Kwang Tung Silver Yuan 15c on $20 Violet-brownDr SYS Shanghai Central Engraved Print (Chan S100d &S100e), surcharge inverted and misplaced varieties, unused.

HK$1,200-1,500

559 �

1949 Shensi Domestic Ordinary on $500 Green Dr SYS2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S101a), overprintinverted variety, unused.

HK$3,000-4,000

560 �

1949 West Szechwan Domestic Ordinary Unit Stamp,$4,000 Grey 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (Chan S119c),overprint inverted variety, unused.

HK$2,500-3,000

561 �

1949 West Szechwan Domestic Ordinary Unit Stamp,$7,000 Red-brown 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print (ChanS122var), overprint inverted variety with imprint margin,unused.

HK$2,500-3,000

562 �

1949 West Szechwan Registered Mail Unit Stamps (ChanSR1-8), complete set of 8, unused as issued.

HK$4,000-5,000

563 �

1949 West Szechwan Registered Mail Unit Stamps (ChanSR1-8), complete set of 8, unused as issued.

HK$4,000-5,000

564 �

1949 West Szechwan Air Mail Unit Stamp, Overprint on$10,000 on $27 Blue Shanghai Dah Tung Air Stamp (ChanSA7ci), overprint inverted variety, unused.

HK$3,000-4,000



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565 �

1912 (7th Moon, 22nd Day) Lunar KweiChou Dater on Wuhu Cover to USA, frankedwith 8c Republic commemorative and “ROC”overprint 2c CIP, tied by faint but legible WuhuLong Street “Kwei Chou” cds, light New Yorkarrival on reverse.

HK$5,000-6,000

566 �

1913 (October 24) Cover via Siberia fromKaifeng to Canada, re-directed to USA, frankedwith Waterlow “Republic” 10c, tied by Kaifengbilingual daters, London transit cds alongside, onreverse Peking and Moukden transit cds.

HK$4,000-5,000

567 �

1914 (April 12) Cover from Sinkiang toShanghai, franked with Waterlow “Republic” 3c,tied by Shekmoon (inverted) 3rd year cds,Suchow (4.13), Lanchowfu 3rd year (withoutChinese “month” character), Shanghai (5.17)transit cds all alongside, on reverse Shanghai(5.18) arrival cds.

HK$15,000-20,000

1912-49 Postal History


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568 �

1914 (September 28) Domestic Cover from Tsingshih toKiukiang, franked on front with First Peking Print JunkSeries 3c, tied by Tsingshih cds, on reverse Shasi (9.30),Hankow (10.1) and Kiukiang (10.3) transit cds, partial Kulingarrival cds as a result of missing back flap, believed to be theearliest known usage, almost three months earlier thanrecorded issue date, important material for serious Junk Seriesstudy.

HK$8,000-10,000

569 �

1915 (May 14) Railway Cover from Yunnan to England,franked with First Peking Print 10c, tied by Yunnan toVietnam Railway Second Section (5.14) cds, on reverseAmichow (5.14) & Hokow (5.15) transit cds, back flapmissing showing partial Tonkin & Chine cds.

HK$1,500-2,000

570 �

1916 (June 7) Registered Peking-Moukden Train PostOffice Cover to Military Personnel in Belgium, mailed viaSiberian railway, routing halted at the Eastern Frontline,therefore via Baltic sea route to England, by sea again fromLondon to Adinkerque, at the western fringe of the WesternFront, very intriguing WWI route.

HK$800-1,000



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571 �

1918 (May 14) Red Band Cover from Mengtsz toAntung, franked with Junk 3c, tied by Mengtsz cds withAmichow transit cds alongside.

HK$1,200-1,500

573 �

1920’s Cover from Tswshan to USA, franked with Junk10c, tied by tombstone cancel & cover from Shanghai toTsingtau with propaganda handstamp, fine (2).

HK$800-1,000


574 �

1921 (April 7) Official Cover from Pakhoi to the FrenchConsulate, franked with Second Peking Junk Series 1⁄2c blockof 4, tied by Pakhoi bilingual daters.

HK$1,000-2,000572 �

1919 (July 4) Post Card from Peking to Tientsin, frankedwith Junk Series 1⁄2c, tied by Peking cds, bearing Italianmilitary “Distaccamento Ra Marina in China” cachet, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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575 �

1921 (December 6) Red Band Cover from Kitai toPeking, franked on reverse with “Sinkiang” 3c & 6c, tied byfaint Kitai cds with matching dater on front, Lanchow andWaikwan transit alongside, censor label at bottom, faulty, rare.

HK$2,000-3,000

576 �

1922 (May 23) Cover from Newchwang to Scotland,franked with Junks 1c & 3c (3), tied by Newchwang cds,alongside “Newchwang Postal Box 4” tombstone cancel,rough opening, two stamps torn, plus front part of 3c postalstationery, used, fine.

HK$800-1,000

577 �

1925 (July 31) Folded Letter from Manchouli to Harbin,franked with Second Peking Print 3c Junk, tied by Manchoulibilingual dater, on reverse Harbin arrival cds, rare Mongoliausage.

HK$4,000-5,000



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578 �

1926 (February 8) Registered Cover from Tangshan toBelgium, franked with Second Peking Print 10c (2) andChinese International Famine Relief Fund 1c pair, tied byTangshan cds with “R” registration label in red alongside,Harbin transit cds on reverse, rare usage.

HK$1,000-1,500

580 �

1929 (September 12) Registered Air Mail Cover fromHankow to Shanghai, franked on reverse with 2nd air mail15c and Junk 10c, tied by Hankow cds, on front bearingChinese “Single Registered” handstamp and “Par Avion”label, Shanghai arrival cds.

HK$1,000-2,000


579 �

1929 (February 8) Sinchow to Sinkiang Red Band Covervia Siberia, franked on reverse with 10c foreign rate, Sinkiangcensor tape alongside with unusual postman handstamp andTihwa and Hami arrival cds, interesting family letter from sonto father intact.

HK$3,000-3,500

581 �

1930 (January 18) Postage Due Native Cover fromIchang to Shanghai, franked with Junk 1⁄2c (2) & 1c, tied byIchang City cds, “T” postage due handstamp alongside, onreverse 2c (2) postage due stamps added and tied by Shanghaiarrival cds, with original letter.

HK$1,500-2,000


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582 �

1930-40’s Group of Three Covers, including 1930’sCanton to Hong Kong cover delivered through Min HsinChu; 1936 (October 25) cover from Canton to Hong Kongwith propaganda handstamp; 1948 (July 1) insured coverfrom Suchow to Shanghai, all fine (3).

HK$1,000-1,500

583 �

1930-40’s Group of Five Items, including 4 covers and apost card, all franked with commemoratives and withcommemorative daters, fine (5).

HK$1,000-1,500

584 �

1932 (June 21) Cover from Shanghai to Newark, with“No Stamps Available” label, alongside Shanghai despatchcds, status unknown, fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

585 �

1933 (February 14) Registered Air Mail Cover fromChengtu to London, franked with Junk Series 10c(12) and20c, Martyrs 10c(2) and Premier Tan 5c, tied by Chengtubilingual type cds, registered label on front and receiverreceipt on reverse, late usage of bilingual daters.

HK$4,000-5,000



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1933 (March 25) Registered Native Commercial Cover toTientsin, franked on reverse with Japan Tazawa Series 1sOrange (8) and 3s Carmine (2), all tied by Moukden IJPOcds in violet, 1c on 4c Junk and Dr SYS 4c strip of 3 added onarrival, Moukden registration label attached on front, lightlyreduced at top.

HK$3,000-4,000

587 �

1933 (August 14) Cover from Kuliang to USA, frankedwith Junk 1c on 4c and Dr SYS London Print double circle1c, tied by bilingual daters, on reverse Minhow transit cds,late cancel type usage.

HK$2,500-3,000


588 �

1933 (November 12) Cover from Mukden to Shanghai,franked on front with Japanese 3s, tied by Japanese styleMukden cds, on reverse Junk 3c added and tied by Moukdencds with Shanghai arrival marking alongside, lightly torn attop left.

HK$1,500-2,000

589 �

1935 Dr SYS Postal Cards, 1c & 21⁄2c, both CTO withmilitary 39.7.17 cds, rare.

HK$1,500-2,000


590

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590 �

1935 (May 24) Cover from Shanghai to Switzerland,franked with Dr SYS London Print single circle 2c (12) andPeking Print Martyr High Type 1c, tied by Shanghai cds withGossau arrival cds alongside, extremely rare High Type 1cusage on foreign-mail cover.

HK$8,000-10,000

591 �

1935 (November 27) Cover from Yushan to USA, frankedon front with Peking Print Martyr Low Type, narrow spaced1c strip of 4, tied by Yushan cds, rare usage of this issue duringthe short term of the 4c foreign mail rate.

HK$5,000-6,000

592 �

1938 (November 4) Double Registered Cover fromKiangsi to Nanking, franked with Dr SYS 3rd Shanghai DahTung Print $30000 & $50000, tied by Kiangsi cds, fine.

HK$3,000-4,000

593 �

1939 (March 16) Native Air Mail Cover to Taipei, frankedon reverse with CNC $500 surcharge on 3c Dr SYS, tied byShanghai cds, on front Taiwan/Taipei arrival cds with “ParAvion” label.

HK$800-1,000



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1941 (June 26) Two Ocean Registered Air Mail &Censored Cover to Switzerland, via USA with Honoluluand New York transit markings, London censor tape at leftwith Zurich July 25 arrival cds on reverse.

HK$800-1,000

595 �

1941 (October 29) Registered Cover from Shanghai toBrazil, franked with SYS New York Print 50c and $2 (onestamp missing), tied by Shanghai cds with “Shanghai S.O.20”registered and “Opened by Censor” label, several SanFrancisco and New York transit cds, returned to sender,interesting returned mail traveled for about 4 years.

HK$800-1,000


596 �

1942 (August 18) Cover from Chauhow to Chungking,franked with SYS $1(2), tied by Chauhow cds, on reverse“East Szechwan, Chauhow Postal Box” marking, Shanpeibatransit cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

597 �

1943 (October 19) “On Postal Service” Printed MatterBrown Cover from Japanese Occupied Shanghai to Japan,franked with Dr SYS 5c green and Martyr 15c, opened at rightand sealed by censor type printed in red, tied by censor chop,including a mimeographed announcement of the updatedprice list of “Japanese Occupation Stamps to Collectors”,unusual postal history item.

HK$1,800-2,000


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598 �

1943 (November 11) Registered Airmail Censored Coverto USA, franked with Dr SYS New York Print 50c and ChungHwa Print issues, $2 with anti-bandit chop in blue, rate$10.20, all tied by Chengtu cds with label at left and censoredtape, arrival cds in violet on reverse.

HK$1,500-2,000

599 �

1944 (January 18) Local Registered Cover, franked onreverse with Central Trust Print $2 and East SzechwanSurcharge of 50 Cents with 2 vertical bars, tied by Chungkingcds, Chinese “Single Registered” handstamp and Chungkingarrival cds on front.

HK$1,000-1,500


600 �

1946 (April 6) Registered Cover from Shanghai to USA,franked on reverse with Dr SYS Chungking Dah Tung Print$20 & HK Martyr Print $70 on 13c, tied by Shanghai cdswith US transit and arrival markings alongside, registrationlabel on front.

HK$3,000-4,000

601 �

1946 (September 10) Registered Air Mail Cover fromShanghai to Chicago, franked with Dr SYS ChungkingCentral Print $200, $50 Surcharge on 5c, $1000 on 2c (3)and HK Print Air Mail $200 on $5, all tied by Shanghai cdswith US transit and arrival markings alongside.

HK$3,000-4,000


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1947 (May 15) Air Mail Cover from Shanghai to USA,franked with CNC surcharge $50 on 3c strip of 4 and 1stShanghai Dah Tung Print $3000, tied by Shanghai cds, fine.

HK$500-1,000


604 �

1948 (June 11) Cover from Shanghai to Canada,franked with Restoration of Taiwan set of 2, Adoptionof Constitution set of 3, Postal Day Stamp Exhibition$5000 green and Dr SYS 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung print$20000, “China Fights Tuberculosis” label on reverse,fine.

HK$1,000-1,500

603 �

1948 (May 18) Cover from Kweiyang to Peking,franked with SYS $2000 & $5000 (2), tied by Kweiyangcds, Peking arrival cds with boxed propagandahandstamp, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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605 �

1949 (July 5) Kweichow Silver Yuan Money OrderReceipt, issued in Kwanling, bearing on front $1 & $5 (3)with silver yuan overrpints in blue and on reverse 10c on$1,000 red revenue surcharges pair, Kweiyang July 12receiving cds alongside.

HK$800-1,000

Airmail Issues and First Flights


606 �

1949 (August 11) Kweichow Silver Yuan Money OrderReceipt, issued in Kweiyang, bearing $1 horizontal strip of 4with silver yuan overprints in dark blue, August 16 receivingcds on reverse.

HK$600-800

607 �

1924 (May 8) Moukden to Shanghai Air Mail Cover,endorsed “Via Newchwang”, franked with first issue Air Mail15c on front and Junk 3c, both tied by Moukden despatch cdswith Newchwang bilingual dater alongside, the Moukden-Newchwang air service was never officially established, veryscarce usage of trial flight services, illustrated in MizuharaMeiso, Vol VIII, page 215.

HK$5,000-6,000

608 � �

1930’s “Limited for Sinkiang Use” Air Mail Stamps(Chan PSA2, PSA13 & 14), group of 5, including usedJunk 10c, mint & used woodchop handstamp in red on HongKong print watermarked 15c and 25c.

HK$1,000-1,500


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1931 (January 16) Plain First Flight Cover from Cantonto Wuchow, franked with 2nd Airpost 15c and Junk 4c, bothtied by Canton cds, special commemorative cachet in violet atleft, Wuchow arrival cds on reverse, 695 letters carried onboard, Starr & Mills No 32.

HK$1,500-2,000

1942-45 Japanese Occupation Issues - North China

610 �

1941 Hopei Large Character Overprints on Dr SYS DahTung Issues, set of 10 unwatermarked and set of 5watermarked, fine mint (15).

HK$1,500-2,000


1942-45 Japanese Occupation Issues -Mengkiang

611 �

1941 Mengkiang Large Character Overprints in Dr SYSDah Tung Issues (Chan JM56-65 & 67-69), set of 10unwatermarked and set of 3 watermarked, fine mint (13).

HK$1,800-2,200

612 �

1943 Mengkiang Postal and Telegraphic ServicesCommemoratives (Chan JM144d & 145c), 4c red-orangeand 8c blue in imperforate horizontal pairs, unused.

HK$2,000-3,000


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MANCHUKUO613 �

1944 Propaganda for Japan and Manchukuo (ChanMK151, 152b, 153 & 154), complete set of 4 in twovertical pairs, Chinese character 40f frame with roundedcorner variety, mint, both stamps at top hinged.

HK$800-1,000

TIBET614 �

1911 Imperial Post Office in Tibet 3p on 1c CIPunwatermarked (Chan T1), fine mint block of 4.

HK$2,000-3,000

615 �

1911 Imperial Post Office in Tibet 3p on 1c CIPunwatermarked (Chan T1a), inverted surcharge variety, finemint, rare.

HK$15,000-20,000

YUNNAN


618 �

1934 (February 3) Cover from Yunnanfu to WashingtonDC, USA, franked with Dr SYS London Print single circle“Limited for Use in Yunnan” 25c, tied by Kunming cds, rareusage of this usage, ex President Roosevelt’s collection.

HK$4,000-5,000

NORTH-EAST619 �

1945 “Chu Kia Kan” Soft Black or Red CharacterOverprint & Surcharge Issues (Kerr 31.1-33), completeset of 33, all 10f & 40f in vertical pairs, UM.

HK$2,000-3,000

620 �

1945 “Fang Cheng” Soft Black Antique Character“Chinese Postal Service” Overprints (Kerr 38.1-12), set of12 to 1y, 10f & 40f in vertical pairs, UM.

HK$1,000-1,200

621 �

1945 “Hu Lan” Soft Black Character “Chinese PostalService” Overprints (Kerr 69.5-15), set of 11 with both 1y,UM.

HK$1,000-1,200

622 �

1945 “I Mien Po” Soft Vermilion Small Character“ROC” Overprints (Kerr 84.1-11), set of 11, 10f & 40f invertical pairs, top stamp of 40f pair with round box variety,UM.

HK$2,000-3,000

623 �

1946 Northeast $10 on $100 Grey brown Dr SYSChungking Central Print (Chan NEU1), prepared but notissued, unused as issued, unlisted in Scott.

HK$3,000-4,000

616 �

1939 (December 2) On Postal Service AcknowledgmentReturned Card from Tibet to India, bearing Pharijongdespatch and Calcutta arrival cds, acknowledgment on reversewith original despatch information from Calcutta to Tibet.

HK$1,000-1,500

KWANGSI617 �

1923 Second Peking Print “Kwei” Overprint $1 Sepiaand brown-orange (Chan KS1), used.

HK$1,000-1,500


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FOREIGN POST OFFICES IN CHINA

629 �

1902 (June 16) Post Card from Shanghai to Montpellier,franked with French “Chine” 10c, tied by Shanghai Chinecds, Montpellier arrival and re-directed to Chamonix, thenback to Montpellier, fine.

HK$800-1,000

630 �

1903 (February 7) Postage Due Post Card from Cotes duNord to Shanghai, franked with French stamps 5c, tied byCotes du Nord cds, with French PO overprint postage duestamps 10c, tied by Shanghai Chine cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

631 �

1908 (March 27) French PO Surcharges 4c on 10c PostalCard from Shanghai to Berlin, bearing Shanghai despatchcds, with “T” postage due marking alongside, Berlin arrivalcds, fine example of foreign post office postage not acceptedby Imperial Post Office.

HK$800-1,000


628 �

1901 (December 6) Cover from Shanghai to PeshawarCity via Bombay, franked with French PO “Chine” 10c and15c, tied by Shanghai Chine cds, on reverse Hong Kong andTutigorin transit cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

624 �

1901 Second Surcharge for use in Peking 16c on 25cBlack on rose (Chan FF21; Scott 17), mint, bearing twosecurity chops on reverse, only 2,400 stamps issued.

HK$1,500-2,000

625 �

1903-06 “Mongtze” Overprints and value in Chinese(Chan FFM1-16), complete set of 16, mint.

HK$7,000-8,000

626 �

1906 “Pak-Hoi” Overprints and value in Chinese (ChanFFP17-33), complete set of 17, some values with tonedspots.

HK$2,000-3,000

627 �

1919 “Hoi-Hao” Overprints and Value in Chinese (ChanFFH66-82), complete set of 17, mint.

HK$2,000-3,000

632 �

1919 (March 18) Registered Cloth Parcel Bag with LargeCharacter Surcharges on Regular Issues, bearing 4c on 10c& 10c on 25c (5), tied by Hankeou (Hankow) cds, matchingregistration label alongside, routed via Suez to Paris, scarce.

HK$3,000-4,000


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633 �

1921 (January 15) Cover from Shanghai to Neuchatel, re-directed to Gyron, fine.

HK$800-1,000

634 �

1898 (July 29) Picture Post Card from Tsingtau toGermany, franked with German PO “China” overprint 5pf,tied by Tsingtau cds, with additional Chefoo LPO 1c, tied byTsingtau China irregular marking, torn lower left corner.

HK$800-1,000

635 �

1900 “China” Horizontal Overprint on Germania DesignPostal Cards (H&G 10-13), including 5pf green, 10pfcarmine, 5+5pf green and 10+10pf carmine with reply cards,fine unused and clean.

HK$1,500-2,000

636 �

1901 “China” Horizontal Overprint on Germania Issue(Chan FG22-34), complete mint set of 14 including two 5Mvalues.

HK$3,000-4,000


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637 �

1901 (February 22) Field Post PC from Peking to Berlin,bearing “KD Field Post Station No 2” cds, boxed “SB”handstamp with Berlin arrival cds alongside, fine.

HK$500-1,000

639 �

1901 (August 9) Field Post PC from Tientsin to Berlin,bearing “KD Feldpost Exped” cds, with “SB” handstamp andBestellt arrival cds, fine.

HK$500-1,000


638 �

1901 (April 20) Field Post Card from Shansi toMunchen, bearing “KD Field Post Station No 7” cds, boxed“SB” handstamp alongside with Munchen arrival cds.

HK$500-1,000

640 �

1902 (February 15) Cover from Tientsin to Bremen,franked with German PO “China” overprint 5pf pair, tied byTientsin cds, boxed “SB” handstamp alongside, on reverseBremen arrival cds, fine.

HK$500-1,000


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1903 (December 2) Picture Post Card from Port Arthurto Oldenburg, bearing Reichspost “China” 5pf, cancelled byTongku cds, Bockhorn transit cds with oval Germany TongkuCamp (Chinese) handstamp in red alongside.

HK$800-1,000

644 �

1905 Yacht Design Postal Cards (H&G 5-8), including 2cgreen and 4c carmine, also 2c+2c green and 4c+4c carminewith reply cards, fine unused and clean.

HK$1,500-2,000


642 �

1905 “China” Overprints and Surcharges on GermaniaIssue (Chan FG35-44), complete mint set of 10

HK$1,500-2,000

643 �

1914 (June 15) Post Card from Kuling to Berlin, frankedwith German PO “China” 4c surcharge, tied by Kuling “ChiaYin” cds, large “T” postage due handstamp (stamp notaccepted by Chinese Post Office), Kuling, Kiukiang, Hankowand Shanghai transit cds alongside, rare.

HK$10,000-12,000

646 �1918 Italian PO in China Express Stamp Surcharge“Tientsin” with Chinese Currency 12c on 30c (Chan FIE4), used on piece with complete R R Poste Italiane TientsinChina 22.8.22 cds.

HK$1,000-1,500

647 �

1906 (January 29) Coloured Picture Post Card toGermany, franked with “China” overprinted Kiku series (3),tied by Shanhaikwan IJPO cds, Hong Kong and Munchentransit with Spandau arrival cds alongside, vertical crease lineat middle.

HK$1,500-2,000

648 �

1910 (September 15) Post Card from Manchuria toJapan, franked with Japan PO “China” overprints 1.5s (2),tied by Manchuria Pizsewo cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

645 �1918 Italian PO in China Second Surcharge “Tientsin”with Chinese Currency 40c on 1L and $2 on 5L (FI 53-54), used on piece with complete R R Poste Italiane TientsinChina 22.8.22 cds.

HK$2,000-3,000


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649 �

1901 (February 22) German Field Post Cover to Kiel,bearing on front Flensbirg transit and Kiel arrival cds, onreverse “KD Field Post Station No 7” despatch cds.

HK$500-1,000

652 �

1905 (April 11) St Petersburg to Harbin Cover, frankedwith Russian 2k, tied by St Petersburg cds, Harbin arrival cdson reverse.

HK$800-1,000


650 �

1902 (November 16) Cover from Port Arthur toTientsin, franked with Russian PO overprints 7k, tied byChefoo cds, on reverse Chefoo transit and Tientsin arrival cds,fine.

HK$800-1,000

651 �

1904 (November 9) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard to Habarovsk, bearing main quarters field post officechop in blue and Habarovsk chop in black, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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653 �

1905 (August 2) Field Post PC from Harbin to Kobho,tied by Harbin field post office cds, Kobho arrival cdsalongside, fine.

HK$800-1,000

655 �

1905 (September 3) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard from Western Siberian Army 23 Corp, tied by Train262 Harbin-Manchuria (9.3) cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


656 �

1905 (September 24) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard from Harbin to Moscow, with 22 LetuchiyDezinfektionnij Otryad cachet, tied by Harbin cds withMoscow arrival cds alongside, fine.

HK$800-1,000

654 �

1905 (August 20) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard from Western Siberian Army 23 Corp, tied by PostalWagon 198 (Irkutsk-Krasnoyarsk) railway cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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1905 (December 2) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard from Harbin to St Petersburg, franked by Russian 3k(not cancelled) with field post office (12.2) cds, St Petersburgarrival cds alongside, fine.

HK$800-1,000

658 �

1906 (November 26) Russian-Japanese War Period PostCard from Western Siberian Army 23 Corp, fine.

HK$800-1,000


660 �

1912 (November 30) Post Card from Peking to Irkutsk,franked with Russian PO 3k, tied by Peking cds, Irkutskarrival cds alongside, fine.

HK$800-1,000

659 �

1908 (August 26) Post Card from Harbin to Kaybachstr,franked with Russian 4k, tied by Harbin cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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661 �

1915 (June 27) Field Post PC from Harbin to Moscow,with 726 Peshey Penzenskoi Druzhimi cachet, tied by HarbinTrain Station (6.27) cds.

HK$800-1,000

662 �

1916 (July 6) Post Card from Tientsin to Bat Pota,franked with Russian PO 3k, tied by Tientsin cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


663 �

1916 (August 31) Post Card from Tientsin to Bat Pota,franked with Russian PO 1k & 2k, tied by Tientsin cds withRussian boxed censor markings, fine.

HK$800-1,000

664 �

1918 (August 10) Post Card to Irkutsk, franked withRussian 3k, tied by China 242 Irkutsk Train cds, Irkutskarrival cds alongside, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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665 �

1886 Official Postage Stamp, first issue handstamped inblack on laid paper without control character and seal,imperforate with clear margins, unused, light age toning.

HK$2,000-3,000


668 �

1888-95 Official Postage Stamp, handstamped in black onlaid paper with red control character and seal, used right halfportion.

HK$4,000-5,000

666 �

1886 Official Postage Stamp, first issue handstamped inblack on laid paper, control character in red, imperforate withclear margins, unused.

HK$2,000-3,000

667 �

1886 Official Postage Stamp, first issue handstamped inblack on wove paper, control character in red, imperforatewith clear margins, unused.

HK$3,000-4,000


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669 �

1895 Black Flag Republic Die I, printed on very thintransparent silky native paper, set of 3, imperforate with clearmargins, unused as issued.

HK$2,000-3,000

670 �

1895 Black Flag Republic Die II, set of 3, unused as issued,normal straight edge at top or bottom, 100 cash with tiny pinhole at bottom.

HK$6,000-8,000

671 � �+1895 Black Flag Republic Die III, set of 4 values in blocksof 4, including two blocks of 100 cash (blue and violet),unused with light toning.

HK$6,000-8,000


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672 �

1896 (April 2) Japanese Small Koban 1s Blue Postal Card to Japan, tied by “No 2 Taiwan PostOffice” cds in red with Japan arrival cds in black at bottom, long message in Japanese on reverse.

HK$2,000-3,000

673 �

1949 Orange-yellow Ordinary Mail Unit Stamp (Chan TP89a), perforation and overprintmisplaced horizontally variety, used with 1953.3.9 Hualian cds.

HK$800-1,000

674 �

1949 Surcharges on Dr SYS Northeast $44 Carmine rose, complete set of 10, including thedifficult short “five” surcharge in red, all fine unused as issued.

HK$7,000-8,000


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675 �

1950 (July 28) Cover from Fukien to England, frankedwith Sanyi Print $500(4), surcharged Da Dong Print $100 onpostman (5) and $300 on plane (2), tied by Fukien cds,Shangyiu & Canton cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000


676 �

1951 (September 12) Insured Cover from Weihsien,insured for $100,000, franked with R1 $5,000, tied byWeihsien cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

677 �

1952 Tien An Men $400 Green Postal Cards (H&G 1),with 7-character additional cost of $100 added at right, twodifferent settings, both postally used within Anhwei province.

HK$1,000-1,200

678 �

1952 (January 25) Insured Cover from Hangchow,insured for $50,000, franked with R1 $1,000 (3), surchargeson Gose $50 on 10c (2) & surcharges on Sanyi Print $400 on$15, tied by Hangchow cds with insured label, tied by redseal, fine.

HK$800-1,000


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1952 (October 29) Insured Cover from Hangchow,insured for $70,000, franked with R4 $2,000 (2) andsurcharged Postal Transport stamps $100 on $15, tied byHangchow cds, fine.

HK$800-1,000

680 �

1958 (December 23) Cover from Chingyung, Anhwei toAnhing, franked with Workers 8c and C55 8c, tied byChingyung cds with postal seal, fine.

HK$1,500-2,000


681 � �+1958 (May 1) Mounment of People’s Heroes (YangC47), used control number block of 4, scarce.

HK$1,000-1,500


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682 �

1959 (October 1) 10th Anniversary of Founding of PRC(Yang C71), unused.

HK$800-1,000

683 �

1963 (April 5) Butterflies (Yang S56), complete set of 20 used onphilatelic cover to Hong Kong with 1965 Canton cds.

HK$1,000-2,000

684 �

1963 (August 5) Giant Panda (Yang S59i), imperforate set of 3, UM.HK$1,500-2,000


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1973 (October 20) Communications and Transportation$1 and $2 (Yang R15; Scott 1177-1178), 280 completesets of two in full sheets, folded once along perforation, lightcreases along margins, UM.

HK$12,000-15,000

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SALE TITLE DATE CODE NAME

The Collector’s Series Saturday 2 November 2013 CSS07at 11.00 a.m.

I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price will be the sum of the final bid and Buyer’s premium as a percentage of the final bid. The Rate of Premium is20% of the final hammer price of each lot.

All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executingbids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received forthe same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received.

BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE OUR EXTENSION CLAUSES IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSPLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN HONG KONG DOLLARS

Lot Number(in numerical order)

Price Bid HK$(excluding Buyer’s Premium)





2 NOVEMBER 2013

HONG KONG






9/F Malaysian Consulate Building50 Gloucester RoadWanchaiHong KongTel +852 25 300 100Fax +852 25 266 [email protected]

YOU CAN ALSO BID IN REAL TIME ON SPINK LIVE. JUST VISIT WWW.SPINK.COM, REGISTER AND

SIGN UP FOR THE SALE.

WRITTEN BIDS FORM

This form should be sent or faxed to theSpink auction office in advance of the sale.References for new clients should besupplied in good time to be taken upbefore the sale. Bids received later thanone hour before the start of the sale maynot be processed.

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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN HONG KONG DOLLARS

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DATE SALE NO.

Saturday 2 November 2013 CSS07at 11.00 a.m.

BIDDING INCREMENTSBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are:

HK$100 to HK$2,000 by HK$100HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 by HK$200HK$3,000 to HK$5,000 by HK$200 or HK$300HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 by HK$500HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 by HK$1,000HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 by HK$2,000

HK$30,000 to HK$50,000 by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 by HK$5,000HK$100,000 to HK$200,000 by HK$10,000HK$200,000 to HK$300,000 by HK$20,000HK$300,000 to HK$500,000 by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000HK$500,000 to HK$1,000,000 by HK$50,000




TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS

2 SPINK CHINA’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are actingas agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may havea financial interest in the Lot.

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 whichyou are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reportsare usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, ormade orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship,origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness,provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lotare merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied onas statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are forguidance only, and should not be relied on either todetermine the tone or colour of any item or to revealimperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not berelied on as a statement that this price is either the price atwhich the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes theirbeing in perfect condition and some descriptions in thecatalogue or given by way of condition report make referenceto damage and/or restoration. We provide this informationfor guidance only and the absence of such a reference doesnot imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nordoes 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 offraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees oragents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement asto the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuinenessor provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors ofdescription or for any faults or defects in any Lot.

These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink China Limited of 9/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 asto authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by thedescription in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it hadbeen in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reasonof 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 means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any lot number inany catalogue;

Reserve 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.

3.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only

3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed lot or lotcontaining undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writingnot less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for thecommencement of the first session of the auction. If acceptedby us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of anintention to question the genuineness or description of theLot for the purposes of clause 5.8 of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.8 shall applyaccordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion isrequired and specify the identity of your proposed expertwhich will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve theright, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expertopinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (withoutlimitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the ExpertCommittee. You acknowledge and accept that the length oftime taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion willvary depending on the circumstances and in any event isbeyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue ashaving faults or defects may not be returned even if an expertopinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults ordefects not included in the catalogue description, other thanin the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink China Limited accept a request for an extensionunder the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact maybe stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the saleof the Lot.

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


4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

HK$100 to HK$2,000 by HK$100HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 by HK$200HK$3,000 to HK$5,000 by HK$200 or HK$300HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 by HK$500HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 by HK$1,000HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 by HK$2,000HK$30,000 to HK$50,000 by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 by HK$5,000HK$100,000 to HK$200,000 by HK$10,000HK$200,000 to HK$300,000 by HK$20,000 HK$300,000 to HK$500,000 by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000HK$500,000 to HK$1,000,000 by HK$50,000

4.10 Bidding by the Spink Group4.10.1 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 beabove the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

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

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto 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 caseof error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammermarks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bidis higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with theSeller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of theSeller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premiumin accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller acommission 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 thereare 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 the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.8, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of thecorresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We willnot normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us inthe same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s PremiumIn addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot.

5.2 Payment5.2.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent

address and, if so requested, details of the bank from whichany payments to us will be made. You must pay the fullamount due on your invoice within seven days after the dateof the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot andan export licence is (or may be) required.

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

5.2.3 Payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by one ofthe following methods:(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are

set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met byyou. Please ensure that your client number is noted onthe transfer.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you areregistering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require adeposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such depositwill be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If youare unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the samemeans it was paid to Spink.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.

4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by wayof telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or emailbids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.All commission bids should be sent to 9/F Malaysian ConsulateBuilding, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong up till 24 hours prior tothe sale.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i)a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we donot accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or forerrors or omissions in connection with this activity.

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

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Bank of Chinaor any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the dateof 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 occurbeyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayedon the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of Hong Kongdollar bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a resultof you following the currency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur inits operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality ofthe image as a reproduction of the original.


5.5 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases

5.5.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of yourstipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall beentitled to exercise one or more of the following rights orremedies:

5.5.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per monthcompound interest, calculated on a daily basis, fromthe date the full amount is due;

5.5.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the SpinkGroup may owe you in any other transaction theoutstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

5.5.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots orother property in the possession of the Spink Groupuntil you have paid all the amounts you owe us or theSpink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do notrelate to those Lots or other property. Followingfourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Groupshall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lotsor other property. We shall apply the proceeds indischarge of the amount outstanding to us, and payany balance to you;

5.5.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to applyany amount paid to discharge any amount owed inrespect of any particular transaction, whether or notyou so direct;

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

5.5.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.5.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold toyou at the same or any other auction;

5.5.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately,and, if this results in a lower price being obtained,claim the balance from you together with allreasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission,expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions andpremiums of whatever kind associated with bothsales or otherwise, incurred in connection with yourfailure to make payment; or

5.5.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.6 Failure to collect

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

5.7 Export Licence

5.7.1 You should always check whether an export licence isrequired before exporting.

5.7.2 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that youwish to apply for an export licence does not affect yourobligation to make payment within seven days nor our rightto charge interest on late payment.

5.7.3 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment ismade by you despite the fact that an export licence isrequired.

(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink ChinaLimited. Please note that the processing charges forpayments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-Hong Kong bank shall be met by you. Pleaseensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom ofthe 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.Please note, payment by American Express will becharged in Pounds Sterling. We are not responsible forany foreign exchange losses or charges that you mayincur in connection with such card payments.

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

5.3 Notification

We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.4 Collection, Packing and Handling of Purchases

5.4.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retainitems 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 ConsulateBuilding, 50 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. In the eventwhere a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink China Limitedhas been presented to us, unless we specifically agree to thecontrary, no Lots shall be released before the cheque or bankdraft has cleared where such funds have been credited intoour bank account.

5.4.3 A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from thetime of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date ofsale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink China Limitednor its employees nor agents shall thereafter be liable for anyloss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence orotherwise, while any Lot is in or under their respectivecustody or control.

5.4.4 If required our shipping department may arrange shipment asyour agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specificallyrequested, our suggestions are made on the basis of ourgeneral experience of such parties in the past and we are notresponsible to any person to whom we have made arecommendation for the acts or omissions of the third partiesconcerned.

5.4.5 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care whenhandling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you thatafter seven days or from the time of collection, whichever issooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk.

5.4.6 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package inorder to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer tobe aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit theimportation of certain collectibles. Spink will not acceptreturn of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will notaccept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed byCustoms.

5.4.7 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address otherthan the invoice address this will be carried out at thediscretion of Spink.


8 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be servedpersonally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the senderby the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have beenreceived on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee isoverseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax orserved personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working dayfollowing despatch.

9 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Limitation of LiabilitySubject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract,misrepresentation or otherwise for any:9.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, 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.

9.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

9.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving ourworkforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utilityservice 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 ormachinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

9.4 Waiver9.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is

only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to thecircumstances 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 anyother) 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 anyother) 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.

9.5 Law and Jurisdiction9.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter,shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with HongKong laws.

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

5.8 Refund in the case of Forgery

5.8.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to youif a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shallnot however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a)the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auctiondate corresponded to the generally accepted opinion ofscholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that therewas a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated thatthe Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientificprocess not generally accepted for use until after publicationof the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auctionwas unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to havecaused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should notethat this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.8.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days ofthe auction date, that in your view the Lot concernedis a forgery;

5.8.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteendays, in the same condition as at the auction date;and

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

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

5.8.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person towhom the original invoice was made out by us in respect ofthe Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained theowner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to anythird party.

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

6 LIABILITY

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 or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraudor 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 animage will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it inwhatever way we see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto 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 allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written materialwithout our prior written consent.


BANKNOTES

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS075 December World Banknotes London 1303414/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401115/16 April World Banknotes London 14008

SALE CALENDAR 2013/2014

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

22 October Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection London 13045 23 October The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III London 13028 23 October Important British Empire Revenues London 13041 24 October The J. B. Bloom Collection of South Africa London 13046 2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0711/12/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 13043 14 November The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part II London 13049 14 November The Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History London 13048 15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 13050 11 December Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 13044 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14010

COINS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS072/3 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301519 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401126/27 March Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14004

MEDALS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0721 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300324 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14001

BONDS AND SHARES

19/21 October Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW10082 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0728 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1301714/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14011

AUTOGRAPHS

15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 1305028 November The Bruce Lee Memorabilia Sale Hong Kong 1305114/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 318

WINES

28 November An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW04

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKayEleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand PepinCHINA - Mark Li

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew PattisonUSA - Stephen GoldsmithEUROPE - Peter Christen

CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeMonica Kruber Charles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe

Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Luke Mitchell

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi

AuctioneerStephen Goldsmith

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAngie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan


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