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AUCTION

saturday july 30, 2016 11 am

EXHIBITION

thursday & friday july 28-29, 2016 10 am - 6 pm

PHILA CHINA LIMITEDninth floor 50 gloucester road hong kong

telephone +852 25 300 100facsimile +852 25 266 128e-mail info@philachina.com

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Dear Fellow Stamp Collectors and Friends of Mr John Tsang

Many of you may have known that the founder of Unitric Philatelic Company (Unitric), Mr John Tsang, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2016.

In 1981 Mr Tsang and Ms Miranda Kwan established Unitric and since then the dual have set a number of world records in the philatelic auction scene around the region.

Mr Tsangs honesty, dedication and sincerity have touched many hearts and we shall miss him dearly.

God Bless!

Anna Lee

BIDDING INCREMENTS (HK$)

500-2,000 100 2,000-3,000 200 3,000-5,000 200 or 300 5,000-10,000 500 10,000-20,000 1,000 20,000-30,000 2,000 30,000-50,000 2,000 or 3,000 50,000-100,000 5,000 100,000-200,000 10,000 200,000-300,000 20,000 300,000-500,000 20,000 or 30,000 500,000-1,000,000 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 item given its scarcity and condition. Lots may sell for more or less than the estimates as the bidding dictates.

KEY TO CATALOG

Abbreviationscds circular date stamp NH never hinged CTO cancelled to order UM unmounted mint FDC first day cover og original gum

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GUIDE FORABSENTEEBIDDERS

CONTENTS

NUMBERS

1-861-34

35-6667-7677-86

87-13387-105

106107-133

134-266134-218219-266

267-270271-326327-337338-459

338-453454-457458-459

460-464465-502

465-467468-471472-484485-494495-500501-502

503-513514-689

514515-520521-523524-527528-551552-562563-587

588 589

590-595596-597598-599

600601-608609-615

616617-619

620621

622-689690-708709-724725-850

DESCRIPTIONS

Collections, Accumulations and Foreign China Rest of the World including Mongolia (43-58) Literature Deeds, Bonds & SharesBanknotes & Coins China Macau Hong KongHong Kong Stamps Postal HistoryMacauThe Shanghai Postal SystemEarly Mail to and from ChinaChina Customs Post Issues 1878-85 Large Dragon Issues 1885-1888 Small Dragon Issues 1894-97 Empress Dowager IssuesPostal History of Customs PostChina Imperial Post Issues 1897 Small Figure Surcharges on Small Dragons 1897 Small Figure Surcharges on Dowagers 1897 Large Figure Wide Spacing Surcharges 1897 Large Figure Narrow Spacing Surcharges 1897 Red Revenue Surcharges 1898-1903 Engraved Coiling Dragons1897-1912 Postal HistoryRepublic of China 1912 Provisional Neutrality Issues 1912 "Republic of China" Overprints 1912 Commemoratives 1913-26 London and Peking Junk Issues 1931-48 General Issues Silver Yuan Issues 1912-49 Postal History Money Order Stamp Officially Sealed Stamps Airmail Issues and First Flights Special Delivery (Express) Issues Postage Dues Military Post 1942-45 Japanese Occupation of China Issues Manchukuo Tibet Sinkiang Kwangsi Yunnan NortheastForeign Post Offices in ChinaTaiwanPeople's Republic of China

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Collections and Accumulations

1

1878-1883 Large Dragon Selection, group of ten examples, 1ca(5) and 3ca(5), used (10).

$15,000-20,000

2

Small Dragon Selection, three complete used sets (9).

$2,000-3,000

3

Small Dragon Selection, group of six, including 1ca(2), 3ca(2) and small figure 5c on 5ca(2), mint (6).

$1,000-2,000

4

Imperial to Republic of China Accumulation, miscellaneous issues mounted randomly on album pages, including forgeries (Shanghai Large Dragon, Dowagers, Tibet, etc) for reference.

$1,000-2,000

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Imperial to Republic Period Selection, group of about 100 coiling dragons, including "Republic" overprints, also many glassine packets of other Republic period stamps (Junk series, Dr SYS and Martyrs, postage dues), used.

$2,000-3,000

6

Republic Period Mint Collection, mounted on about 30 album pages, including Japanese Occupation of China and provincial issues, commemoratives etc, overall clean and fresh.

$1,000-2,000

7

Republic Period Used Collection, mounted on 17 album pages, also Yunnan Junks value to $2, all used, several unused issued scattered here and there, useful lot.

$1,000-2,000

8

Junk Series Collection, about 3,200 used stamps, value to $5, all printings represented with paper thickness identified, a meticulously assembled old-timer accumulation, must view to appreciate (3,200+).

$5,000-6,000

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Junk Series and Martyr Issues, kiloware pieces largely bearing multiples off red band envelopes, many small town cancels noted.

$2,000-3,000

10

Dr Sun Yat-sen Issues, kiloware pieces including London Prints, largely off red band envelopes, many small town cancels noted.

$2,000-3,000

11

Dr Sun Yat-sen Issues, kiloware pieces including London Prints, largely off red band envelopes, many small town cancels noted.

$2,000-3,000

12

1939 Dr SYS Chung Hwa Print (Chan 369 & 370), first printing, second stage $1 block of four and $2 in blocks of ten and two extra blocks of twenty, UM (54).

$800-1,000

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13

1942-45 Japanese Occupation Collection of North China, mounted on pages with inscriptions, including Shanghai Nanking overprints and surcharge issues, many complete sets and useful items, mint and used, mainly fine and fresh.

$1,000-2,000

14

1942-45 Japanese Occupation of China - Nanking and Shanghai (Scott 9N1//114), surcharges on various Dr SYS and Martyr issues, air post and postage dues, 114 different blocks of four, almost complete as listed in Scott, mint and hinged on top pair only (456).

$2,500-3,000

15

1943 Dr SYS Central Trust Print Surcharge of 50c (Chan 642//673), group of eleven stamps, including General Office(2), Kwangsi, Shensi and West Szechwan, also surcharge of 50c with 2 vertical bars on DPP issue East Szechwan(2), Honan, Kwangsi(2) and West Szechwan, unused (11).

$1,500-2,000

16

1943 Surcharge of 20c on Martyr Specimens, group of twenty four, bearing two character "Specimen" handstamp (24).

$1,500-2,000

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17

1948 Gold Yuan Surcharge Dr SYS 50c on $20 Blue (Chan G25var), complete sheet of 200 with dramatic surcharge offset on reverse, very scarce multiple (200).

$2,000-3,000

18

Used Gold Yuan Collection, group of 87 very difficult to assemble used examples (87).

$800-1,000

19

Republic of China (Taiwan) Collection, mostly early to middle period with some Taiwan Province issues in quantity, some later issues, all complete sets housed on stock cards, huge catalog value, must view to appreciate.

$10,000-15,000

20

Republic of China (Taiwan) Paintings Collection, all in complete sets, a few with tropical toning, overall UM.

$3,000-4,000

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21

Early PRC Accumulation, all in complete sets, unused.

$1,000-2,000

22

Early PRC Used Collection, all in complete sets with slight duplication.

$1,000-2,000

23

1912-41 Incoming Postal History Selection, group of six plus one 1941 Hong Kong censored cover to USA (7).

$500-600

24

1930-40's Postal History Selection, group of 16, franked with Junk Series, Dr SYS and commemorative issues, local and foreign usages, one to Rangoon, another to Berlin, a few with wormholes, others fine (16).

$2,000-3,000

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Republic Period Postal History Selection, group of 43 ROC items, plus one 1901 ICP 1c postal card to Germany (no markings), one Macau and one Hong Kong, both to USA, two remittance receipts, etc, a few faulty with missing stamps.

$3,000-4,000

26

China Miscellany, hundreds of loose stamps housed on stock pages in ring binder, mint and used, ranging from Republic period to PRC, including Hong Kong from QV to early QEII, worth examining.

$500-1,000

27

China Miscellany, group of 83 stamps, mint and used, some blocks, many varieties represented, need to examine (83).

$3,000-4,000

28

The Local Overprinted Stamps of Manchuria, group of 140, all different, excellent assemblage, unused and mint (140).

$4,000-5,000

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29

The Local Overprinted Stamps of Manchuria Collection, including 250+ stamps (with overprint and surcharge varieties) and 25 covers, neatly presented on album pages, Northeast Liberated Area usage noted, excellent specialist material.

$100,000-200,000

30

1820 Imperial China Merchant Receipt and Court Document, relating to sentencing, fine.

$1,000-2,000

31

1890-97 Group of 4 Imperial China Merchant Receipts, fine (4).

$1,000-2,000

32

1900's Group of 5 Covers, including incoming cover from Russia, 4 red band covers, three without franking and one from Taileechuen to Urga franked with Junk Series 10c and missing/damaged stamps, with Wukianuher & Manchouli transit cds, Russian censor marking & Urga arrival markings, fine (5).

$4,000-5,00033

1900's Group of 25 Documents, from Imperial to early Republic period, mostly related to business matters, must view to appreciate (25).

$2,000-3,00034

1904-06 Group of 12 Imperial China Chief Officer in Urga Export Certificates, bearing official seals in red, mainly fine (12).

$3,000-4,000

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Foreign

35

AUSTRALIA: Old-time Collection, housed in two small stock books, ranging from Kangaroos (value to 5s) through KGV to some later issues, over 90 Kangaroos noted, plus Australian State issues, very high catalog value, about GBP5,000, condition mixed, careful examination a must to appreciate (750+).

$2,000-3,000

36

AUSTRALIA: Bundle Stamps, eighty all different bundles of 100 used issues (8,000).

$800-1,000

37

FRANCE: Early Picture Post Card Selection, group of 57, including 56 mostly with French adhesives depicting New Year or Happy Birthday images, one with Swiss stamps to USA, useful items throughout, need to examine (57).

$500-1,000

38

GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 (December 11) Penny Black Entire Letter, tied by Maltese Cross in red, Launceston dispatch cds alongside.

$1,000-1,500

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GREAT BRITAIN: QV-KGVI Used Collection, mounted on album pages, all annotated, including one Penny Black, catalog value over GBP2,500, worth careful examination (300+).

$1,500-2,000

40

GREAT BRITAIN: QEII Mint Collection, complete sets with face value GBP168, UM.

$800-1,000

41

JAPAN: 1924 Empress Jingo 5y & 10y (JSPA 209-210), 1st watermark on granite paper, original gum, UM (2).

$4,000-5,000

42

KOREA: 1884 "Moon" Unit Series 5m Rose (Scott 1), cancelled by almost complete Incheon single-circle datestamp, a little faint but legible, a few trivial perforation imperfections at left, a very fine example of these scarce stamps genuinely used for an extremely short time during 1884 from October 1 (Korean calendar), official opening of the Korean Post Office to October 21 (Korean calendar) when the post offices were closed due to the Kapsin Incident (4-day coup d'tat from December 4 to 8, 1884, Western calendar), ex Han Chul Kyu, President's award winner, Korean National Exhibition 2014 and 2015.

Provenance:

Sergio SismondoDong Hyo ChaHan Chul Kyu

$80,000-100,000

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Mongolia

43

MONGOLIA: 1800's Imperial Official Cover, used in Mongolia area, with official seal in red, fine.

$2,000-3,000

44

MONGOLIA: 1800's Imperial China Official Cover, used in Mongolia area, with official seals in red, fine.

$2,000-3,000

45

MONGOLIA: 1800's Imperial China Official Cover, used in Mongolia area, with official seals in red, fine.

$2,000-3,000

46

MONGOLIA: 1800's Imperial China Letter of Honor, to a Mongolia nobleman, with "Patent Seal" in red, rare.

$4,000-5,000

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MONGOLIA: 1807 Imperial China Official Permit from Deputy General of Border, for caravan to Urga, with name list and official seals in red, fine.

$4,000-5,000

48

MONGOLIA: 1813 Imperial China Official Permit from Deputy General of Border, for caravan to Urga, with name list and official seals in red, fine.

$4,000-5,000

49

MONGOLIA: 1825 Imperial China Permit for Merchant to Urga, issued by Deputy General of Border, with officials in red, rare.

$4,000-5,000

50

MONGOLIA: 1870's Group of Two Banknotes, bearing seals in red, rare (2).

$2,000-3,000

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MONGOLIA: 1875 Imperial China Permit for Merchant to Urga, issued by Chief Officer in Urga, with official seals in blue, rare.

$4,000-5,000

52

MONGOLIA: 1890 Imperial China Military Report, from Chihli Governor to Military Department for reward, also Kyakhta case report, very fine (2).

$3,000-4,000

53

MONGOLIA: 1900's Cover from Russia to Mongolia, without franking, fine.

$1,000-2,000

54

MONGOLIA: 1900's Cover from Russia to Mongolia, without franking, fine.

$1,000-2,000

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55

MONGOLIA: 1900's Imperial China Official Cover Written in Mongolian, bearing official seals in red, rare.

$1,000-2,000

56

MONGOLIA: 1900's Imperial China Official Cover Written in Mongolian, bearing official seals in red, fine.

$1,000-2,000

57

MONGOLIA: 1900's Imperial China Permit Written in Mongolian, with official seal in red, rare.

$2,000-3,000

58

MONGOLIA: 1916 Official Report to Quarter Officer in Urga, scarce.

$2,000-3,000

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SINGAPORE: 1949-1991 Collection, housed on hingeless album pages in an International Stamp & Coin Sdn Bhd album, earlier issues up to 70's hinged and mildly toned, later issues UM.

$1,000-2,000

60

TIBET: 1900's Manuscript Books, group of three, fine and rare (3).

$1,000-2,000

61

TIBET: 1900's Manuscript Books, two large format volumes, fine and rare (2).

$1,000-2,000

62

UNITED NATIONS: 1987-1992 Collection, housed on hingeless album pages in a Japan Philatelic Society ring binder, also group of sixteen 1979-1987 stamp sheetlets, UM.

$1,000-2,000

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63

UNITED NATIONS: Flag Collection, group of over 58 sheetlets of sixteen plus 32 stamps, mounted on album pages, UM (960).

$1,000-2,000

64

UNITED STATES: Picture Post Card Selection, group of thirteen packs, about 90 picture post cards and 20 postal cards, some used, overall fine, must view to appreciate.

$500-1,000

65

UNITED STATES: New Issues Selection, housed on six stock pages with duplication, face value over US$200, UM.

$800-1,000

66

WORLD-WIDE: 1896-2000 Olympic Games Collection, including issued and unissued stamps, miniature sheets, first day covers, maximum cards, etc, must view to appreciate (105 stamps and 74 covers/cards).

$20,000-30,000

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Literature

67

LITERATURE: 1616-1934 The Choi Cheong-Too Collection, The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Macau, a magnificent eight-volume hardbound edition by renowned philatelist Mr Choi Cheong-Too, FRPSL, first time ever compilation in the highest caliber for both the serious collectors and general Macau enthusiasts, invaluable reference material (8).

$2,000-2,500

68

LITERATURE: A Select Collection of Large Dragon Stamps Covers and Postmarks, published in 1978 by Directorate General of Posts, Republic of China, hardbound edition.

$800-1,000

69

LITERATURE: The Empress Dowager Birthday Commemorative Issues and Surcharges, edited by Dr Shiu-Hon Chan, FRPSL, and published by Philatelic Publications Ltd in 1996, invaluable literature for the Dowager enthusiasts.

$1,500-2,000

70

LITERATURE: Stamps and Covers of East China Liberated Areas 1942-1949, International Grand Prix d'Honneur Collection of renowned philatelist Mr William C Y Kwan, FRPSL, featuring twenty pages of introduction and 476 exhibition pages, limited edition of 300, published in 2014, inevitably the most sought after and ultimate reference material for Liberated Area enthusiasts.

$1,000-1,200

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71

LITERATURE: China Silver Yuan Stamps, written in 2008 by Mr Patrick K H Choy, renowned philatelist and FIP Large Gold medalist for the topic, a sought after hardbound copy with jacket, containing much researched material and information for the Silver Yuan specialists.

$800-1,000

72

LITERATURE: Treatise on the Unit Basic Silver Yuan Postage Stamps of Republic of China, edited by LI Shiqi, renowned Silver Yuan specialist, 1997 hardbound edition with original slipcase.

$1,000-1,200

73

LITERATURE: 1878-1949 Ma's Illustrated Catalogue of the Stamps of China, edited by Ma Ren-quan, revised and supplemented by Ma You-zhang in 2008, a hardbound edition.

$200-300

74

LITERATURE: Imperial Gems of China, edited by Danny Wong, FRPSL, featuring gems displayed by Chinese members at the Royal in January 2015, a hardbound edition.

$1,000-1,500

75

LITERATURE: 1791-1949 Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins, edited by Wang Chun Li, renowned Chinese numismatic collector, published in 2012, a hardbound edition.

$500-600

76

LITERATURE: 1959 (July) Stamps and Coins of Tibet, edited by Lee Tung-Yuan of Taiwan in Chinese, a sought after early reference material for the Tibetan enthusiasts, also a group of Tibetan forgeries for reference.

$800-1,000

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Deeds, Bonds & Shares

77

1930 Republic Period Trust Company Document, bearing map stamp duty 50c & $1, tied by steel Fou Foong Flour Mill Co Ltd seal, oval company handstamps alongside.

$800-1,000

78

1930 Kwangtung Railway Public Loan 4 Yuan, 35 coupons intact.

$800-1,000

79

1936 Republic of China 6% Unification Bond Type C $1,000, 24 coupons intact.

$800-1,000

80

1939 (Kangteh 7th Year) Manchukuo Savings Bond, in excellent condition.

$800-1,000

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81

1941 South China Insurance Company Dividend Statement, group of two, each bearing Japanese stamp duty 10s, tied by vertical paid handstamp (2).

$800-1,000

82

1941 Republic Period West Liaoning Province Land Deed, bearing colored portrait of Chairman Mao at top with official Northeast Executive Committee seal and several other seals, all in red, scarce.

$800-1,000

83

1941 The 30th Year Army Supply Bonds 1st Stage $10 Certificate, all dividend coupons intact except two.

$800-1,000

84

1942 National Government of the Republic of China Allied Victory US$50 Loan Certificate, bearing eleven dividend coupons.

$800-1,000

85

1942 National Government of the Republic of China Allied Victory US$100 Loan Certificate, bearing eleven dividend coupons.

$800-1,000

86

1943-44 Group of Three Japanese Occupation Period Wartime Savings Bonds, two with coupons, minor faults (3).

$800-1,000

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Banknotes - China

87

China: 1923 Central Bank of China $10 (P-176), group of thirty five, Dr Sun Yat-sen at center, olive back, VG-VF (35).

$1,000-2,000

88

China: 1923-40 Central Bank of China Issues, group of eight, including 1923 Swatow $1(2), 1928 & 1940 Chungking $50, 1928 Chungking $100, 1928 Shanghai $1, $50 & $100, VG-VF (8).

$1,000-2,000

89

China: 1924-49 Central Bank of China Issues, including 1f(17), 10c(6) and six 10 coppers, G-F (29).

$1,000-2,000

90

China: 1928 Central Bank of China $10 Shanghai (P-197), group of twenty four including many good examples, overall G-EF (24).

$1,000-2,000

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91

China: 1928 Central Bank of China $10 Shanghai (P-197), group of thirty two, overall EF-AU (32).

$1,000-2,000

92

China: 1930 Customs Gold Units, Shanghai (Vertical Format), group of twenty seven, including 10c, $1, $5(5), $10(8), $20(9), $50(2) & $100, EF-AU (27).

$1,000-2,000

93

China: 1930 Customs Gold Units $20, Shanghai (Vertical Format), group of sixty five, EF-AU (65).

$1,000-2,000

94

China: 1931 Central Bank of China 10c (P-202), group of thirty two, also 1940 Central Bank of China 10c (P-226) group of thirty three, all G-AU (65).

$1,000-2,000

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95

China: 1936-1944 Central Bank of China Issues, group of forty, value 20c to $2,000, a few inferior examples, mostly G-EF (40).

$1,000-2,000

96

China: 1944-45 Central Bank of China Issues, group of twenty six, G-EF (26).

$1,000-2,000

97

China: 1941 Farmers Bank of China, group of fourteen, including $100(7) & $500, also Chungking $50(3) & $100(3), VG-F (14).

$1,000-2,000

98

China: 1914-1949 Republic Period Issues, group of twenty one, including issues from Central Reserve Bank of China, Central Bank of China, Bank of China and Bank of Communications, EF-AU (21).

$1,000-2,000

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99

China: 1922 Sino Scandinavian Bank $1, two examples, one Peking, the other with Peking obliterated, also 1925 10c, VG-VF (3).

$1,000-2,000

100

China: 1931 Kwangtung Provincial Bank Local and National Provisional Currency Series, group of sixteen including $1(3), $5(9) and $10(4), VG-VF (16).

$1,000-2,000

101

China: 1918 Provincial Bank of Kwangtung Province $1, group of thirty two, G-F (32).

$1,000-2,000

102

China: 1949 (March 20) Zhongguo Renmin Yinhang $100, serial number 1932802, also 1950 (January 20) $1,000, serial number 27957375, EF-AU (2).

$1,000-1,500

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China: 1979 Bank of China Foreign Exchange Certificate Ten Fen, group of five, serial number DK000003, 000005-000008, UNC (5).

$2,000-2,500

104

China: 1979 Bank of China Foreign Exchange Certificate Ten Fen, group of seven, serial number DM555551-3 and 555556-555559, UNC (7).

$2,500-3,000

105

China: 1979 Bank of China Foreign Exchange Certificate Ten Fen, group of eight, serial number CT777771-777776 and 777778-777779, UNC (8).

$2,500-3,000

Banknotes - Macau

106

Macau: 1930 (January 10) Kwong Yuen Bank Pangtan 100 Silver Coins, on reverse bearing 5a war tax stamp (damaged bottom left corner) used to pay general stamp duty, tied by oval bank handstamp in red, faulty edges, "Pangtan" ceased to circulate in 1944 when a local legislature was passed to establish the Pataca as the only legal tender in Macau.

$800-1,000

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Banknotes & Coins - Hong Kong

107

Hong Kong: 1988 Official Royal Mint Proof Coin Collection (Ma PS4), 25,000 sets minted (UNC).

$1,000-1,500

108

Hong Kong Government: 1961-71 QEII 1c No Date (Ma G3.1), pack of five hundred, JJ Cowperthwaite's signature, UNC (500).

$2,000-2,500

109

1935-59 Hong Kong One Dollar Notes, group of seven, including 1935 HSBC (Ma H4), KGVI undated and QEII (1958x1 and 1959x4), EF-AU (7).

$800-1,000

110

Government of Hong Kong: 1935 (No Date) $1 KGV (Ma G10), serial number D178084, EF.

$5,000-6,000

111

Government of Hong Kong: 1935 (No Date) $1 KGV (Ma G10), serial number C768160, extremely rare banknote in AU-UNC condition.

$9,000-10,000

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The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China: 1929 (August 1) $10 (Ma S11a), serial number N/B650660, repaired, VG.

$8,000-10,000

113

The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China: 1929 (August 1) $10 (Ma S11a), serial number N/B 1098381, very fresh color, extremely rare in VF condition.

$25,000-30,000

114

The Chartered Bank: 1956 (December 6) $10 (Ma S12), serial number T/G4527954, center design shifted downward variety, rare, AU.

$15,000-20,000

115

The Chartered Bank: 1970-75 (No Date) $50 (Ma S25), serial number A0170784, UNC.

$5,000-6,000

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The Chartered Bank: 1961-70 (No Date) $100 (Ma S33), serial number Y/M1904689, UNC.

$9,000-10,000

117

The Chartered Bank: 1982 (January 1) $500 (Ma S43), serial number C459307, UNC.

$2,000-3,000

118

Standard Chartered Bank: 2003 (July 1) $1,000 (Ma S48b), group of five with consecutive serial numbers AF253340-253344, UNC (5).

$5,000-6,000

119

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1934 (January 1) $50 (Ma H24), serial number B528126, VF.

$12,000-15,000

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The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1927 (October 1) $100 (Ma H31), serial number B160018, one printed and one hand-signed signature, VF.

$9,000-10,000

121

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1958 (February 25) $100 (Ma H31), serial number H476593, one printed and one hand-signed signature, AU.

$10,000-12,000

122

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1968 (February 11) $500 (Ma H42), serial number J168410, gem UNC, PMG66 EPQ.

$7,000-8,000

123

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1968 (February 11) $500 (Ma H42), serial number J168411, gem UNC, PMG66 EPQ.

$7,000-8,000

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The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1968 (February 11) $500 (Ma H42), serial number J168412, gem UNC, PMG66 EPQ.

$7,000-8,000

125

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited: 2006 (January 1) $1,000 (Ma H50b), group of seven with consecutive serial numbers DC127343-127349, UNC (7).

$7,000-8,000

126

Bank of China: 2015 (January 1) $20 (Ma BC1b), ten groups of consecutive identical serial numbers (221562-221564 and 221566-221572) with different indices (FE, FF, FG, FH & FS), UNC (50).

$1,200-1,500

127

Bank of China: 2015 (January 1) $20 (Ma BC1b), ten groups of consecutive identical serial numbers (221574-221583) with different indices (FE, FF, FG, FH & FS), UNC (50).

$1,200-1,500

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Bank of China: 2014 (January 1) $100 (Ma BC3b), group of six bearing identical serial number 890139 with different prefixes (GA, GB, FS, FX, FY & FZ), UNC (6).

$600-700

129

Bank of China: 2014 (January 1) $100 (Ma BC3b), group of six bearing identical serial number 890150 with different prefixes (GA, GB, FS, FX, FY & FZ), UNC (6).

$600-700

130

The Mercantile Bank of India Limited: 1941 (November 29) $5 (Ma M3), serial number 175127, extremely rare banknote with VF condition.

$22,000-26,000

131

The Mercantile Bank of India Limited: 1941 (November 29) $10 (Ma M6), serial number 133556, extremely rare banknote with EF condition, very fresh color, PMG45, choice extremely fine.

$45,000-50,000

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The Mercantile Bank of India Limited: 1941 (November 29) $50 (Ma M13), serial number 88807, extremely rare banknote with VF condition.

$45,000-50,000

133

The Mercantile Bank of India Limited: 1956 (January 24) $100 (Ma M16), serial number 101715, extremely rare banknote with choice EF condition and very fresh color, PMG35.

$45,000-50,000

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Hong Kong - Stamps

134

1862 QV Unwatermarked 8c Buff (Scott 2; SG 2), used with Shanghai 7-point star cancel, scarce.

$2,000-3,000

135

1862 QV Unwatermarked 18c Lilac (Scott 4; SG 4), regummed.

$800-1,000

136

1862 QV Unwatermarked 24c Green (Scott 5; SG 5), regummed.

$1,000-1,200

137

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 2c to 96c, set of ten values, used with Shanghai "S1" obliterator (10).

$800-1,000

138

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 2c Brown (Scott 8; Yang R2.8), used with Shanghai "S1" obliterator in blue, printed on both sides variety, scarce.

$5,000-6,000

139

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 4c Slate (Scott 10; SG 9), block of four, UM (4).

$2,500-3,000

140

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 18c Lilac (Scott 17; SG 13), used with Amoy "A1" obliterator, rare.

$3,000-4,000

141

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 24c Green (Scott 18; SG 14), unused.

$1,000-1,500

142

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 24c Green (Scott 18; SG 14), left wing margin example, tear at left, part OG.

$1,000-1,500

143

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 48c Rose-carmine (Scott 21; SG 17), two different shades, unused with part original gum (2).

$4,000-5,000

134

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138

142

139

137

140

143

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1863-80 QV Watermark CC 96c Bister (Scott 23: SG 18), used with "B62" obliterator in black, scarce.

$4,000-5,000

145

1863-80 QV Watermark CC 96c Gray (Scott 24; SG 19), left wing margin example used with Yokohama "Y1" obliterator.

$1,500-2,000

146

1874 QV $3 Violet Postal Fiscal Stamp (Scott 27a; SG F2), thin translucent paper, mint.

$1,000-1,500

147

1876 QV Watermark CC 16c on 18c Lilac (Scott 29; SG 20), used with partial US marking.

$1,000-1,500

148

1880 QV Watermark CC 2c Rose (Scott 9; SG 28), used with Siam chessboard marking, rare.

$2,500-3,000

149

1882 QV 12c on $10 Postal Fiscal (Yang F4), used with Shanghai "S1" obliterator.

$2,000-2,500

150

1891 QV 2c Jubilee Issue (Yang C1a), unmounted mint example with short "J" variety, exceptional original white gum, post office fresh.

$9,000-10,000

151

1891 QV 2c Jubilee Issue (Yang C1b), unmounted mint example with short "U" variety, exceptional original white gum, post office fresh.

$9,000-10,000

152

1891 QV 2c Jubilee Issue (Yang C1), fresh mint.

$2,000-2,500

153

1891 QV 2c Jubilee Issue (Yang C1a), short "J" variety used with clear and maximum first day Hong Kong index C cds.

$800-1,000

154

1891 QV 2c Jubilee Issue (Yang C1), two used examples with "B62" obliterator (2).

$1,500-2,000

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146

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1891 QV Watermark CA 10c Purple on Red Paper (Yang 40), horizontal pair used on piece with Deutscheseepost plus oval firm chop.

$1,200-1,500

156

1897 QV Watermark CC $2 Dull Bluish Green (SG F4), a scarce used example.

$500-1,000

157

1898 QV 10c on 30c Grey-green with Large "10" Chinese Character (Yang R15B.54b), fresh mint example with original gum.

$6,000-8,000

158

1900 QV 8th Series (Yang R16.55-60), complete set of six in blocks of four, lightly hinged with original gum, overall tropical gum toning (24).

$6,000-8,000

159

Used QV Selection, group of forty two, all bearing legible treaty port cancellations including Amoy, Canton, Hankow, Hoihow, Pakhoi, Shanghai and Swatow, 1884 August 30 Bangkok cds noted, useful and clean (42).

$1,000-1,500

160

Used QV to QEII Selection, hundreds of used examples mounted on 33 album pages, good lot for the cancel hunter, must examine.

$800-1,000

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156

158

159

160

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1903 KEVII 1st Series (Yang R17.61-75), complete set of fifteen, very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum (15).

$12,000-15,000

162

1907-11 KFVII 3rd Series (Yang R19.91-98), complete set of eight, very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum (8).

$2,500-3,000

163

1907-11 KEVII 3rd Series 4c Carmine-red (Scott 90), used with Hong Kong index CC Cheung Chau cds.

$2,500-3,00

164

1907-11 KEVII 3rd Series 50c Black on Green Paper (Yang R19.94), top margin Plate No 1 example, very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum.

$1,500-2,000

165

1912-21 KGV 1st Series (Yang R20.99-115), complete set of sixteen, very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum (16).

$8,000-10,000

166

1912-21 KGV 1st Series 2c Green (Scott 110), used with Cheung Chau Type I cds.

$1,000-1,500

161

162

163

166

165

164

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1912-21 KGV 1st Series 50c Black on Green with Olive Back Paper (Yang R20.110b), very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum.

$8,000-10,000

168

1912-21 KGV 1st Series 2c Green (Scott 110), used on piece with St Andrew's Fair commemorative cachet.

$2,000-3,000

169

1912-21 KGV 1st Series $1 Purple & Blue on Blue Paper (Scott 120var), inverted watermark variety, used.

$1,000-1,500

170

1917-21 KGV "China" 1st Series (Yang BP1.1-16), complete set of sixteen, unmounted mint with post office fresh original gum (16).

$25,000-30,000

171

1917-21 KGV "China" 1st Series $5 (Yang BP15), horizontal pair used with British Post Office Chefoo cds, scarce multiple (2).

$2,500-3,000

172

1921-37 KGV 2nd Series (Yang R21.116-133), complete set of eighteen, very lightly hinged with post office fresh white gum (18).

$4,500-5,000

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1921-37 KGV 8c Gray (Yang R21.122), gutter block of six, lightly creased, mint with full original gum (6).

$500-1,000174

1921-37 KGV 50c Black on Emerald with Olive-yellow Back Paper (Yang R21.129a), unmounted mint top marginal example with Plate No 2, post office fresh white gum.

$2,000-3,000

175

1931 KGV 2nd Series 3c Grey (Scott 132), used on piece with Hong Kong Sha Tau Kok Type II cds.

$2,000-2,500

176

1931 KGV 2nd Series 3c Grey (Scott 132), used on piece with Hong Kong Tai O Type II cds, rare.

$2,500-3,000

177

1935 (May 6) KGV Silver Jubilee (Scott 147-150), complete set of four with control numbers, UM (4).

$1,500-2,000

178

1945 Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong (Yang J21-23), complete set of three, used.

$800-1,000

179

1946 KGVI 50c Reddish-lilac (Yang R24.163a), mint and printed on both sides variety.

$3,000-4,000

173

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174

179

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1953 (June 2) QEII Coronation (Yang C8), complete sheet of sixty, overall tropical gum toning, UM (60).

$1,000-1,500

181

1953 (June 2) QEII Coronation (Yang C8), complete sheet of sixty, UM with post office fresh original gum (60).

$2,000-3,000

182

1954 QEII 1st Issue (Scott 185-198; SG 178-191), complete set of fourteen, lightly hinged with fresh color (14).

$500-600

183

1954 QEII 1st Issue (Scott 185-198; SG 178-191), complete set of fourteen, UM (14).

$800-1,000

184

1954 QEII 1st Issue $2 (Scott 196; Yang 180b), horizontal pair, left stamp with short stroke of character "Hong" variety, back of right stamp soiled, UM (2).

$500-600

185

1962 QEII Annigoni Portrait $2 (Scott 214var; Yang 194var), bottom marginal block of four with ocher color shifted variety, UM (4).

$1,000-1,500

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182

181

185

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1963 Red Cross Centenary (Yang C12 & C19), complete set of two in blocks of four, also 1968 Human Right Year set of two in blocks of six, all with imprints, UM (20).

$1,000-1,500

187

1965 (May 17) International Telecommunications Union (Yang C13), complete set of two in full sheets of 50, even tropical gum toning, UM (100).

$5,500-6,000

188

1965 (October 25) International Co-operation Year (Yang C14), complete set of two in full sheets of 50, folded once with perforation split along folding line, UM (100).

$3,000-3,500

189

1966 (January 24) Churchill (Yang C15var), complete set of four with varieties, 10c, 15c & $2 with color shifted variety and $1.30 with broken "U" of "Churchill" variety, UM with tropical toning along perf tips (4).

$1,000-2,000

190

1966 (January 24) Churchill 10c & $1.30 (Yang C15var), both examples with value shifted variety, UM, some toned spots on reverse (2).

$1,000-2,000

191

1966 (September 20) Inauguration of WHO (Yang C16), complete set of two in full sheets of 50, folded once, severe tropical gum toning, UM (100).

$1,500-2,000

192

1966 (September 20) Inauguration of WHO (Yang C16), complete set of two in full sheets of 50, folded once, light tropical gum toning, UM (100).

$2,000-2,500

193

1966 QEII Annigoni Portrait Watermark Sideways (Yang 198-206), complete set of nine in blocks of four, UM (36).

$1,000-1,500

187

188 191

189

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192

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1967-1978 Chinese New Year 1st Series (Yang S1//S16), complete set of twelve years from Year of the Ram to Year of the Horse, UM (24).

$1,500-2,000

195

1970 QEII Annigoni Portrait $10 PVA Gum (Yang 196n), multiple color shifted variety, scarce on high value, UM.

$2,000-2,500

196

1971-73 QEII Annigoni Portrait Glazed Paper (Yang 212//225), group of five high values, UM (5).

$6,000-7,000

197

1972 (October 20) Cross Harbor Tunnel (Yang C27), three full sheets of 50, folded once, once sheet lightly toned, UM (150).

$1,500-2,000

198

1972 (November 20) QEII Royal Silver Wedding (Yang C28), complete set of two in four full sheets of 50, UM (400).

$1,500-2,000

199

1973 Year of the Ox (UM) and 1974 Year of the Tiger (used), both with color shifted variety (2).

$1,000-2,000

200

1973 QEII Machin Portrait Booklet (Yang SB9), grey-brown cover with double printing variety, scarce.

$800-1,000

201

1975 (July 31) Hong Kong Festivals Souvenir Sheet (Yang C34M), mint with perforation shifted downward variety.

$1,500-2,000

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194

194Ex

198 197

196

199

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1975 (July 31) Hong Kong Festivals Souvenir Sheet (Yang C34M), mint with perforation shifted to left variety

$800-1,000

203

1976 (April 23) Girl Guides Diamond Jubilee (Yang C35), complete set of two in full sheets of 50, UM (100).

$800-1,000

204

1977 (January 6) Year of the Snake (Scott 333-334), complete set of two in two full sheets of 50, folded twice along perforation, light toning spots on gum side, UM (200).

$1,000-1,500

205

1977 (June 30) Hong Kong Tourism (Yang S14), complete set of four in two full sheets of 50, UM (400).

$1,500-2,000

206

1977-78 QEII Silver Jubilee, Hong Kong Tourism and 25th Anniversary of Accession to the Throne (Yang C37-38 & S14), 100 complete sets each in full sheets, UM (900).

$2,000-3,000

207

1978 (January 26) Year of the Horse (Yang S16), complete set of two in two full sheets of 50, folded, UM (200).

$1,200-1,500

208

1978 (June 2) 25th Anniversary of QEII Coronation (Yang C38), complete set of two in ten full sheets of 50, UM (1,000).

$2,500-3,000

209

1979-1994 QEII Mint Collection (Yang S18//S65 & C46M//C71M), group of 288 stamps (mostly in blocks of four) and 17 miniature sheets, some with tropical toning, UM.

$800-1,000

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205

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204

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1980-81 (May 4) Rural Architecture (Yang S19), 1980 (May 4) Rural Architecture (Yang S19, 100 sets) and November 12 Hong Kong Parks (Yang S20, 50 sets; 1981 (July 29) Royal Wedding HRH Prince of Wales (Yang C42, 50 sets) and October 14 Public Housing (Yang S22, 50 sets); also 1982 (January 5) Port of Hong Kong, Past and Present (Yang S23, 50 sets), all in complete sets and in full sheets, UM (1,050).

$1,500-2,000

211

1982 QEII 30c, block of fifty with oval Queen head at center shifted to left variety, UM (50).

$2,500-3,000

212

1984 (September 6) Chinese Lanterns (SG 458-461var; Yang S29), complete set of four proofs showing sheet margins at three sides, vertical and horizontal perforation shifted variety cutting through the stamp designs, UM (4).

$8,000-10,000

213

1985 Yellow World Map Cover Booklet $13 (SG SB16), containing Jockey Club (SG 464) $1.30(10), UM, difficult item.

$800-1,000

214

1985 Yellow World Map Cover Booklet $13 (SG SB16d), containing Exchange Square (SG 504) $1.30(10), UM, difficult item.

$800-1,000215

1987-1998 Lunar New Year Issues (Yang S37//81), complete set of twelve years, all in full sheets of 50, UM (2,400).

$5,000-6,000216

1990's QEII Mint Collection, including First Day Covers, stamp packs, postal cards, miniature sheets etc, many original packs, a whole carton box load, very high face value, must examine.

$1,000-2,000217

1997-2014 Hong Kong Mint Collection, meticulously housed on hingless Lighthouse album pages, three volumes, face value about HK$10,000, many sought after and difficult items included, all UM.

$10,000-15,000

218

1999-2015 Hong Kong Stamp Booklets (Yang SB50//SB98), group of fourteen, clean and fresh (14).

$1,000-1,500

210

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212

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Hong Kong - Postal History

219

1867 (October 31) Official Hong Kong Club Cover to London, franked on front with QV 24c, tied by "B62" obliterator, on reverse Hong Kong dispatch cds and London arrival marking, a beautiful Hong Kong Club emblem in green on flap, small part back flap missing due to opening, rare.

$4,000-5,000

220

1874 (December 23) Folded Entire Letter from Foochow to Australia, franked with Hong Kong QV 24c horizontal pair, tied by "B62" obliterator, endorsed "Via Galle", on reverse Hong Kong DE 26 transit and Melbourne FE 10 arrival cds, type-written transcript included, scarce.

$5,000-6,000

221

1882 (October 30) Customs Canton Cover to Hong Kong, bearing on reverse dispatch Customs Canton October (handwritten day "30") cds, on front Hong Kong QV 2c(2) rose-lake added and canceled by "B62" obliterator with Hong Kong index A OC 31 82 arrival cds, very rare QV adhesive and extremely early Customs Canton combination usage.

$40,000-50,000

222

1893 (March 4) QV 1c Green Postal Card to Shanghai, canceled by rare Swatow straight-lined cds (Webb type B), only 10 examples recorded.

$4,000-5,000

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1905 (November 24) Picture Post Card to Tokyo, bearing KEVII 4c, tied by Victoria Hong Kong cds, Japan arrival and returned to sender with "Hong Kong DLO" (Dead Letter Office) marking, rare.

$4,000-5,000

224

1908 (November 24) Picture Post Card to Singapore, franked with KEVII 5c, tied by Singapore cds, "Paquebot" handstamp on address side, unusual.

$1,000-1,500

225

1912 (March 14) Plain Local Cover Addressed to Graca, franked with KEVII 2c green tied by Hong Kong University 14 MAR 12 Post Office special commemorative date chop, opened at top.

$1,000-1,500

226

1916 (November 4) Large Envelope to USA, per S/S Empress of Russia, franked on reverse with KGV 2c & 4c(5), tied by Shanghai Br PO dispatch cds.

$800-1,000

227

1926 Picture Post Card, bearing KGV 1c tied by Hong Kong index "TP" (Tai Po) Type II cds.

$1,000-1,500

228

1930 (April 4) Postage Paid Cover to USA, printed "The China Information Committee" envelope to China today in New York City, bearing Postage Paid Hong Kong cds in red, scarce.

$800-1,000

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1934 (August 7) Official Wing On Fire & Marine Insurance Document, scarce.

$800-1,000

230

1936-37 Group of Three Air Mail Covers, including First Through Flight Hong Kong-Penang-London via Imperial Airways and two First Flight Airmail from Hong Kong to San Francisco, one registered (3).

$800-1,000

231

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), sent to Kowloon with same day arrival cds on reverse, overall tropical toning.

$500-600232

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), registered to Canton, tied by Registered GPO Hong Kong cds, Canton arrival cds on reverse.

$800-1,000233

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), registered to Kowloon, tied by Registered GPO Hong Kong cds.

$800-1,000

234

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), registered to Kowloon, tied by Registered GPO Hong Kong cds.

$800-1,000

235

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), tied by Victoria Hong Kong cds.

$800-1,000

236

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), tied by Victoria Hong Kong cds.

$800-1,000

237

1937 (May 12) KGVI Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C3), tied by Victoria Hong Kong cds.

$800-1,000

238

1937 (May 31) Registered KGVI Coronation Cover (Yang C3), franked with complete set of three, tied by registered GPO Hong Kong cds, a special rarely seen design.

$800-1,000

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1938 (January 11) Stamp Duty Cover to Stanley, bearing 5c stamp duty, canceled by 1st Hong Kong Stanley postmark, extremely rare first day usage.

$4,000-5,000

240

Hong Kong WWII Period Picture Post Cards, group of four, 4-color, unused (4).

$800-1,000

241

1942 (April 2) Official Post Office Receipt, bearing Japanese 50s block of 14, tied by Occupation cds, scarce.

$4,000-5,000

242

1942 (May 29) Japanese Occupation Period Cover to Canton, franked with Japanese 5s, tied by Japanese style Yaumati cds, on reverse Canton June 5 arrival cds.

$1,500-2,000

243

1944 (August 23) Plain Cover to Macau, franked with Japanese 5s(4), all tied by Japanese style Kowloon cds, on reverse hexagonal Macau receiver, reduced at left.

$1,500-2,000

244

1945 (March 17) Picture Post Card Depicting Nathan Road Kowloon, franked with ten Japanese issues, tied by Japanese Occupation cds, rare.

$2,000-2,500

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1945 (May 23) Registered Japanese Occupation Period Oversized Printed Cover to Shanghai, franked on front with Hong Kong Government 5y on 5s Admiral Togo, scarce high value usage.

$15,000-20,000

246

1945 (July 3) Plain Cover to Shanghai, franked with Hong Kong Government Japanese Occupation 3y on 2s, tied by Japanese style Hong Kong cds, trimmed at right.

$1,000-1,500

247

1945 Hong Kong Postage Paid Airmail Cover, bearing a sharp strike of the octagonal marking.

$800-1,000

248

1946 KGVI Aerogram, franked with KGVI 10c & 30c, unused.

$1,500-2,000

249

1947 KGVI Aerogram, two unused examples, each franked with 20c pair, overall tropical toning (2).

$800-1,000

250

1948-52 KGVI Aerogram Collection, group of 15, including two 1948 (Yang AL3) unfolded examples, seven 1952 (Yang AL5) folded once examples and six privately printed examples bearing KGVI 20c pair, unused (15).

$1,500-2,000

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1951 (March 9) KGVI 4c Postal Card, up-rated with 1c, tied by Hong Kong Tai Po cds.

$800-1,000

252

1952 (December 15 & 23) British Field Post Office 385 Covers, group of four, one franked with KGVI 1d & 2d, tied by December 23 1952 cds, the other three franked with QEII definitive and canceled by December 15 1952 cds, earlier than UK usage (4).

$800-1,000

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1952 (June 2) QEII Coronation First Day Cover (Yang C8), official China Philatelic Assocaition Hong Kong cover, franked with control number block of four, tied by Registered Kowloon cds, registration label and "AR" handstamp alongside.

$800-1,000

254

1955 (October 18) Shatin Post Office Opening Cover, franked with QEII 5c, tied by a superb strike of Shatin Hong Kong first day cds, rare.

$800-1,000

255

1960 (June 20) Registered Printed Dao Heng Bank Cover, franked with QEII 1st Series 65c & $1.30, tied by "Registered Hong Kong" first day cds.

$800-1,000

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1960 (September 19) Registered Man Yee Arcade Post Office Opening Cover, franked with QEII 5c, 10c, 15c & 20c, tied by two strikes of Man Yee Arcade first day cds, opened from 1960 to 1968 and replaced by Des Voeux Road Post Office, rare.

$1,000-1,500

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1961 (October 30) Sai Kung Post Office Opening Cover, franked with QEII 5c(2), tied by two strikes of Sai Kung Hong Kong first day cds, rare

$1,000-1,500

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1962 (October 4) QEII Annigoni Portrait 1st Series, two low and high value to $10 official first day covers, bearing Tsuen Wan Hong Kong cds (2).

$800-1,000

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1963 QEII Aerogram (Yang AL11a), red color omitted variety, rare unfolded example.

$600-700

260

1974 (February 1) Arts Festival of Hong Kong Souvenir Sheet First Day Cover (Yang C31M), tied by Tsim Sha Tsui cds.

$1,000-1,500

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1979 "Hong Kong Industries" Official GPO First Day Cover, with "Hong Kong Industries" at left and "GPO" at lower right omitted variety.

$2,000-3,000

262

1982 (May 4) Hong Kong Fauna (Yang S24), official China Philatelic Association First Day Cover.

$1,000-1,500

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1983 (August 17) Hong Kong by Night (Yang S26), official China Philatelic Association First Day Cover.

$1,000-1,500264

1984 (June 21) Maps of Hong Kong (Yang S28), official China Philatelic Association First Day Cover.

$1,000-1,500

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1984 (September 6) Hong Kong Lanterns (Yang S29), official China Philatelic Association First Day Cover.

$1,000-1,500266

1985 (September 25) Flowers of Hong Kong (Yang S32), official GPO First Day Cover bearing designer Nick Jesse's signature, also set of six maximum cards bearing the same signature (7).

$800-1,000

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MACAU: 1995-1997 Mint Collection, including 1995 Macau seen by Lai Man Cheong in full sheets of fifty and World Consumer Day eight full sheets of fifty, 1997 Macau seen by Kwok SE in full sheets of fifty and Red Cross seventeen sheets of fifteen, plus misc 1990-1995 Lunar New Year issues, UM (1,363).

$1,000-2,000

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MACAU: 1992-1999 First Day Cover Collection, group of hundreds, including 154 miniature sheets on FDC, 214 complete sets on FDC, also 140 trilingual information sheets and eight Red Cross info cards (516).

$1,000-2,000

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MACAU: Year Packs and Maximum Cards, including 1993, 1994(2), 1995(6) and 1996 year packs, 1996(34), 1997(9), 1998(4) and 1999 Lunar Year maximum cards, also two thematic books.

$1,000-2,000

270

1892 Luiz I 2r on 10r Newspaper Surcharge (Choi 42; SH 42), complete sheet of 28, minor faults, unused (28).

$500-600

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Shanghai Local Posts

271

1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 8ca Green, Chow Printing 3 (Scott 3), wove paper, narrow LPO, adequate margins, small gaps between "SHAN" and "GH" and "AI", unused, rare.

$8,000-10,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 16ca Scarlet, Chow Printing 5 (Scott 4), wove paper, narrow LPO, adequate margins, a lovely gummed example with sharp vivid color and vertical watermark line, trivial paper wrinkle, unused, scarce printing.

$20,000-25,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 16ca Scarlet-red, Chow Printing 12 (Scott 4), yellowish wove paper, narrow LPO, tight margins as always on this printing, tiny hinge thin spot, unused, very scarce early printing.

$15,000-20,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Black, Chow Printing 14 (Scott 1), soft opaque paper, narrow LPO, very tight margins, particularly at top right, unused.

$3,000-4,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 8ca Green, Chow Printing 19 (Scott 6), pelure paper, wide LPO, "mace" for "candareen" error, a superior example offering distinctive color and wide even margins, showing interesting blurry impression at right, unused, very scarce printing.

$15,000-20,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 4ca Ocher-yellow, Chow Printing 20 (Scott 7), pelure paper, wide LPO, "mace" for "candareen" error, a remarkable example offering brilliant vivid color with traces of green ink from the previous printing and huge oversized margins, choice gem, unused.

$10,000-15,000

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1865-66 The Early Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Black, Chow Printing 21 (Scott 1), wove paper, wide LPO, wide margins, unused, very fine.

$2,000-3,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 1ca Blue, Chow Printing 22 (Scott 8), laid paper, wide LPO, fresh deep shade example with very wide margins, fully gummed prior to separation from the sheet, a visible vertical watermark line at left, unused, rare.

$5,000-6,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 1ca Blue, Chow Printing 23 (Scott 8), laid paper, wide LPO, partial watermark, a superb example with underinking on various positions, unused, scarce.

$3,000-4,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Black, Chow Printing 25 (Scott 12), wove paper, wide LPO, good margins, a gummed example, unused, rare.

$5,000-6,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 4ca Yellow, Chow Printing 27 (Scott 10), laid paper, wide LPO, close margins, bright color, unused, very rare printing.

$8,000-10,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 4ca Yellow, Chow Printing 28 (Scott 13), wove paper, wide LPO, close margins, partial bottom left character "Bu" missing, unused, rare printing.

$3,000-4,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 16ca Scarlet, Chow Printing 31 (Scott 15), wove paper, wide LPO, close margins, bearing traces of blue color from previous printing, unused.

$3,000-4,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 8ca Olive-green, Chow Printing 32 (Scott 14), wove paper, wide LPO, narrow margins, underinking on various positions, unused.

$2,500-3,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 6ca Terra-cotta brown, Chow Printing 33 (Scott 22), wove paper, wide LPO, extra wide margin example with clear impression, unused, 2003 Bach & Eichele Basel certificate.

$1,500-2,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 12ca Terra-cotta, Chow Printing 35 (Scott 17), wove paper, wide LPO, narrow margin with clear impression, unused.

$4,000-5,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Black, Chow Printing 41 (Scott 5a), wove paper, wide LPO, good margins, broken right frameline variety, unused.

$2,000-3,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Black, Chow Printing 41 (Scott 5a), wove paper, wide LPO, complete sheet of 6, heavy inking resulting in double impression of frameline and other varieties, one vertical folding line at middle, unused, very scarce multiple (6).

$25,000-30,000

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1866 The Middle Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 4ca Yellow, Chow Printing 42 (Scott 2), wove paper, wide LPO, inverted period after "O", narrow margin with fairly clear impression, extremely elusive stamp, probably one of the rarest stamps among all of the Shanghai Large Dragons according to Dr Chow.

$15,000-20,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 1ca Pale-blue, Chow Printing 48 (Scott 19), pelure paper, wide LPO, wide margins, unused.

$1,500-2,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 1ca Pale-blue and Dark-blue, Chow Printing 49 (Scott 19), pelure paper, wide LPO, two shades, unused (2).

$3,000-4,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 2ca Gray-black and Black, Chow Printing 51 (Scott 31), wove paper, wide LPO, two shades, unused (2).

$3,000-4,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 3ca Red-brown, Chow Printing 55 (Scott 32), wove paper, wide LPO, two shades, unused (2).

$2,500-3,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 4ca Yellow-orange, Chow Printing 56 (Scott 2), wove paper, wide LPO, complete sheet of 6, one vertical folding line at middle, unused, very scarce multiple (6).

$25,000-30,000295

1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 6ca Reddish-brown, Chow Printing 58 (Scott 21), wove paper, wide LPO, complete sheet of 6, irregular spacing between stamps, heavy inking penetrating onto the reverse, rare variety item, unused, pencil signed by Scheller (6).

$50,000-60,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 8ca Olive-green, Chow Printing 59 (Scott 3), wove paper, wide LPO, good margin, unused.

$2,000 -3,000

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1866-67 The Late Period Shanghai Large Dragon, 12ca Vermilion-brown, Chow Printing 61 (Scott 24), wove paper, wide LPO, good margins, broken "1" of "16" variety, unused.

$1,000-1,500

298

1871-72 Shanghai Large Dragon Reissues, Group S, 1ca Blue, Chow Printing S1 & S2, horizontal strip of 8, showing Die II and Die III alongside each other in four pairs, folded in middle, exceptionally fresh and very rare (8).

$8,000-10,000

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1871-72 Shanghai Large Dragon Reissues, Group S, 2ca Black, Chow Printing S3 & S4, horizontal strip of 6, showing Die II and Die III alongside each other in three pairs, folded in middle, exceptionally fresh and very rare (8).

$5,000-6,000

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1889 Shanghai Small Dragon Value in Cash 6th Issue 60 Cash Carmine (Chan LS107a), strip of five with no dot on top of character "Wen" variety, full original gum, overall tropical toning (5).

$1,000-1,500

301

1890 The Double Dragons 1st Issue 2c Brown (Chan LS125), irregular block of seven, perforation shifted downward variety, unused (7).

$400-500

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1890 The Double Dragons 1st Issue 10c Black (Chan LS128), watermark sideways, group of six with shades and perforation shifts variety, unused (6).

$700-800

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1890 The Double Dragons 1st and 2nd Issues (Chan LS131-137), watermark upright, group of eleven with shades, some original gum, unused (11).

$800-1,000

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1890 The Double Dragons Issue, group of three (5c, one unrecorded brown example) used with Amoy Local Post Agency cds, two in purple, very scarce (3).

$800-1,000

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1892 The Double Dragons Postage Due Stamps, group of six unwatermarked with shades, unused (6).

$400-500

306

1892 The Double Dragons Postage Due Stamps, group of five with watermark sideways, additional shade examples, unused (5).

$700-800

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The Double Dragons Issues, group of 19 used examples, including blocks and one "TO PAY" on piece, very fine (19).

$800-1,000

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1893 Second Surcharge Double Dragon Issue c on 15c Mauve (Chan LS139), two horizontal pairs with small variety, broken character "Yin" and double "T" of "CENT", mint (4).

$1,000-1,500

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1893 Double Dragon Issue with Press Surcharge c on Half 5c (Chan LS144, 146 & 146a), watermarked, left margin example (2 stamps) with inverted surcharge (combination T1 and T3 surcharges) variety, top margin example (2 stamps) with T1 surcharge, also marginal strip of five (10 stamps) with combination T1 and T3 surcharge types, full original gum (14).

$2,000-3,000

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1896 Surcharge on Arms Issue, 4c on 15c Yellow & 6c on 20c Mauve (SG 184a & 185a), both with inverted surcharge variety, used (2).

$2,000-2,500

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1873-1890 Five Postal Cards, including three 1873 subscriber post cards, 1886 20cash and 1890 2c postal card, unused (5).

$500-600

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1886 20 Cash Small Dragon Orange-brown on Cream Postal Card (Liv PC5), type A, size 78 x 126mm, tied by large garter cancel, local usage.

$800-1,000

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1897 Two Cover Fronts, one JU 30 97 registered and another JL 19 95 registered to Tientsin, bearing different color datestamps and different type registration label/marking.

$1,500-2,000

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1932 Emergency Postal Service Shanghai $1 Booklet, containing five coupons, fine and fresh.

$3,000-4,000

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1895-96 Amoy 1st & 2nd Issue, set of seven less 2c(2), with original gum (7).

$1,000-1,200

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1895 Amoy Local Post Issues, group of six used with triangular markings, one used on small piece and two pairs (6).

$500-600

317

1895 Amoy Local Post Postage Due c Green (Chan LA-D1a), imperforate right margin example with "P" of "POSTAGE" broken at bottom variety, scarce.

$3,000-4,000

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1895 Amoy Local Post Postage Dues, two sets of four with red overprint, hinged (8).

$1,000-1,500

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1896 First Surcharge (Chan LA7-8), complete set of two in blocks of four with wide "f" of "Half" type, lightly hinged with overall tropical gum toning (8).

$1,500-2,000

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1896 Second Surcharge (Chan LA9-10), complete set of two, lightly hinged overall tropical gum toning (2).

$500-600

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Chefoo Local Posts

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1893 Smoke Tower & Chefoo Harbor (SG 1//13), mixed printing group of eight values, fine mint (8).

$800-1,000

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1894 (September 28) Registered Cover to Shanghai, franked with Chefoo 6c postage rate (3 stamps), tied by Chefoo Local Post dispatch cds, large oval "R" with "Registered" handstamps alongside, Shanghai Local Post arrival cds on reverse.

$4,000-5,000

Foochow Local Posts

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1895 Foochow 1st Issue, group of 7 used examples, five with FE 3 97 last day cancel, Foochow Local Post Office closed on February 3, 1897 (7).

$800-1,000

Hankow Local Posts

324

1893 Hankow Local Post 2nd Issue 30c Trial Color Essay, printed in red on buff paper, reference on page 109 Charles Dougan book, very rare, one of two examples recorded.

$4,000-5,000

Wuhu Local Posts

325

1896 (June 11) Red Band Cover from Wuhu to Shanghai, franked with 2nd issue 5f on 5c yellow green, tied by Wuhu datestamp, on reverse Shanghai Local Post June 13 arrival cds.

$800-1,000

326

1897 Chinese Value 40c on PPC Overprints (Chan LWD20), irregular block of eight with full original gum (8).

$1,500-2,000

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1880 (July 3) Incoming Cover from Portland to Shanghai, franked with US 2c & 3c, tied by cork killer with Portland dispatch cds, on reverse US Postal Agency Shanghai arrival marking, torn and damages at bottom left due to rough opening.

$800-1,000328

1883 (December 13) Incoming Cover from USA to Foochow, franked on front with US President Garfield 5c, Stratham dispatch cds alongside, manuscript "via San Francisco" and "Rec'd Jan 26, 1884", on reverse Boston, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong transits with Foochowfoo JA 26 84 arrival cds.

$3,000-4,000329

1886 (September 4) Russian Post Office in Poland 14k Registered Postal Envelope from Warszawa to Shanghai, bearing oval company marking with dispatch date, tied by BAPIIIABA Russian calendar cds, circular "R" registration chop and Shanghai transit cds alongside, on reverse Hong Kong transit cds. very rare early registered mail from Poland to Shanghai.

$6,000-8,000

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1890 (January 30) Cover from Nanking to USA, bearing on reverse Nanking large dollar dispatch dater in blue, Shanghai Local Post and San Francisco transit cds alongside, on front US 5c added with oval US Postal Agency Shanghai datestamp alongside, since Nanking did not issue stamps prior to 1896, thus very scarce usage through the Shanghai Local Post system.

$40,000-50,000

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1895 (July 20) Poste Francaise 10c Postal Card from Shanghai to Germany, tied by "Ligne N Paq Fr No 7" ship marking, Halle arrival cds alongside.

$1,000-1,500

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1898 (April 1) Germany 3pf Newspaper Wrapper to Peking, up-rated with 5pf(2), tied by Muenchen dispatch cds, on reverse Tientsin (Customs excised) cds with oval dispatch company datestamp.

$1,500-2,000

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1900's Cover from Russia to Embassy in Urga, scarce.

$2,000-3,000

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1905 (June 23) Incoming US 1c Postal Card from Santa Barbara to Amoy, up-rated with President 1c, San Francisco, Hong Kong transit cds alongside Amoy arrival cds.

$1,000-1,500

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1907 Imperial Official Cover from General Merchant Tax Department to General Officer in Urga, bearing official seal in red, rare.

$2,000-3,000

336

Ching Dynasty Governmental Cover to The Great Russian Imperial Plenipotentiary, bearing two official Russian seals in red, scarce.

$30,000-40,000

337

Imperial Hsuan Tung Period Official Cover, soiled and a little faulty.

$800-1,000

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1878-1885 Large Dragon Issues

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Customs Large Dragon 3ca Essay, lef t marginal imperforate horizontal pair with extra circle on thick paper, scarce (2).

$30,000-40,000

339

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

$2,000-2,500

340

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Deep-green (Chan 1b; Scott 1var), mint.

$2,500-3,000

341

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, small part original gum or unused (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1, 2d & 3c; Scott 1 & 2-3var), complete set of three, 3ca with plate flaw at right corner claw (Chan T4) & 5ca with long stroke "Dah" (Chan T6), mint (3).

$15,000-20,000

343

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, very fresh and bright colors, used, 1ca lightly creased (3).

$5,000-6,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with 1879 Customs cds (3).

$7,000-8,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with 1880 Customs Chinkiang cds (3).

$7,000-8,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with 1881 Customs cds (3).

$7,000-8,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with 1882 Customs Chinkiang cds (3).

$7,000-8,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Peking seal cancel in blue (3).

$6,000-7,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Peking seal cancel in black, very rare (3).

$12,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Post Office Chinkiang dater, rare (3).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Kiukiang dater in red (3).

$12,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Ichang seal cancel (3).

$12,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Shanghai dater (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, 5ca in horizontal strip of three, all tied by Tientsin antique type seal cancel (5).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Chefoo seal cancel (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Newchwang dater (3).

$12,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Peking seal cancel (3).

$7,000-8,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Chefoo dater (3).

$10,000-12,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Chinkiang dater (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs Chinkiang dater (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, 1ca in horizontal strip of three, all used with small type Tientsin seal cancel (5).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with partial Shanghai seal cancel (3).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, used with Customs House Wuhu handstamp (3).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 1-3; Scott 1-3), complete set of three, 1ca and 5ca in horizontal pairs, all used with Customs Shanghai daters in black and in red (5).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), extra inking on "N" of "CHINA", used.

$2,500-3,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), broken frameline at left near character "Fen", used with partial Customs Newchwang cds.

$2,500-3,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), split top frameline (Chan T8), used with partial Customs Newchwang cds.

$2,500-3,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), used with Customs Shanghai MAY 4 82 cds.

$2,500-3,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), used with IG of Customs Peking DE 4 80 dater, rare.

$10,000-12,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), tied by oval Customs House Wuhu handstamp in red, rare.

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), heavy impression example, tied by Tientsin antique type seal cancel.

$2,500-3,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), two shades, both tied by Customs Newchwang dater (2).

$5,000-6,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green (Chan 1; Scott 1), two examples tied by Customs Chinkiang dater (2).

$5,000-6,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green and 3ca Brown red (Chan 1-2; Scott 1-2), both tied by Customs Chinkiang dater, 3ca with APL 19 79 dater, early usage (2).

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green and 3ca Brown red (Chan 1-2; Scott 1-2), group of four all tied by Customs Newchwang dater with inverted digit "18" instead of "81", very fine (4).

$10,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 1ca Green and 3ca Brown red (Chan 1-2; Scott 1-2), with matching Customs Chinkiang AUG 30 82 dater of inverted "30" variety (2).

$10,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 2; Scott 2), used on small piece, left side damaged, extra piece of adjacent stamp at right and damaged bottom right corner, bearing complete Peking seal cancel, interesting item for clich study.

$2,000-2,500

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 2; Scott 2), tied by Customs Kiukiang DEC 5 81 dater in black, rare usage in black instead of commonly in red.

$10,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 2; Scott 2), tied by Customs Kiukiang dater in black, cut perforation at top, rare usage in black instead of the common red cds.

$2,000-2,500

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red (Chan 2; Scott 2), tied by partial "Postage Already Paid/Do Not Demand/Do Not Pay" framed handstamp in black (Paul Chang Type 121, Tientsin), rare.

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red and 5ca Orange (Chan 2-3; Scott 2-3), group of four, each tied by Customs Kiukiang without year digit dater in red (4).

$10,000-15,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 3ca Brown red and 5ca Orange (Chan 2-3; Scott 2-3), also thick paper 1ca, used with Customs Ningpo dater in blue, rare (3).

$15,000-20,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by Customs Tientsin JAN 1 79 dater.

$4,000-5,000

384

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by unlisted type "IPO" (Imperial Post Office) handstamp in blue, very rare.

$10,000-15,000

385

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by partial framed "CPD" (Customs Postal Department) handstamp in black, rare.

$5,000-6,000

386

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by oval Jenchuan Customs Mail Matter handstamp in violet, rare.

$8,000-10,000

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1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by oval Jenchuan Customs Mail Matter handstamp in violet, rare.

$8,000-10,000

388

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), perforation on 4 sides cut and repaired, tied by Customs Tientsin OCT 4 78 dater, ex Meiso Mizuhara.

$5,000-6,000

389

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by Customs Newchwang DEC 14 78 dater, rare first year usage.

$50,000-60,000

390

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by Customs Tientsin DEC 1 82 dater.

$4,000-5,000

391

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), tied by Customs Chefoo dater with small year digit, similar to Carl A Kilgas 3ca example, rare.

$5,000-6,000

392

1878 Customs Large Dragons, thin paper printing, 5ca Orange (Chan 3; Scott 3), group of four, each tied by Customs Newchwang 79 dater (4).

$10,000-15,000

393

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, mint (3).

$40,000-50,000

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1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, used with Chefoo seal cancel (3).

$10,000-12,000

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1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, used with Peking seal cancel (3).

$10,000-12,000

396

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, used with Tientsin antique type seal cancel (3).

$10,000-12,000

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1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, used with Customs Newchwang dater, 5ca with perf flaw at right (3).

$7,000-8,000

398

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green to 5ca Yellow ocher (Chan 4-6; Scott 4-6), complete set of three, used with Shanghai seal cancel (3).

$10,000-12,000

399

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green (Chan 4; Scott 4), unused.

$2,000-3,000

400

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Deep Green (Chan 4a; Scott 4var), mint.

$3,000-4,000

401

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green double impression at left side (Chan 4g; Scott 4var), mint, scarce.

$10,000-15,000

402

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green (Chan 4; Scott 4), used with Customs Chinkiang cds.

$3,000-4,000

403

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green with part of watermark of paper maker (Chan 4h; Scott 4var), used, tiny thin spot.

$2,000-3,000

404

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green (Chan 4; Scott 4), top marginal example, used with partial Tientsin antique type seal cancel.

$3,000-4,000

405

1882 Customs Large Dragons, wide margin printing, 1ca Green (Chan 4; Scott 4), extra inking at right