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German Empire

China Small Dragon

German Empire

Lot 47

44,000.00 HKD

Sold

1887 Germany (8 Feb) to Taku, f.w. Eagle stamp 10pf in pair, tied by Brake cds. Transit Brindisi (11 Dec), Singapore to Hong Kong marine

1887 Germany (8 Feb) to Taku, f.w. Eagle stamp 10pf in pair, tied by Brake cds. Transit Brindisi (11 Dec), Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (8 Jan), Customs Shanghai (21 Jan), Customs Tientsin (7 Feb). Showing framed “TO PAY” cachet in red. Arrived Customs Taku (8 Feb) with type B2 violet arrival cds. 1887.2.8 德國寄大沽，貼鷹徽圖10芬尼雙連，銷Brake日戳。12.11經布林迪西，1.8經新加坡至香港海上分揀，1.21經上海海關， 2.7經天津海關。鈐帶框“TO PAY”紅色指示戳。2.8抵大沽海關，鈐B2型藍色英文到達戳。

Lot 48

12,000.00 HKD

Sold

1887 Germany (18 Oct) to Taku, f.w. Eagle stamp 2x 10pf, tied by Brake cds. Transit Brindisi (21 Oct), Hong Kong (25 Nov), Shanghai BPO (29

1887 Germany (18 Oct) to Taku, f.w. Eagle stamp 2x 10pf, tied by Brake cds. Transit Brindisi (21 Oct), Hong Kong (25 Nov), Shanghai BPO (29 Nov). Arrived Customs Taku with type B2 violet arrival cds. 1887.10.18 德國寄大沽，貼鷹徽圖2x 10芬尼，銷Brake日戳。10.21經布林迪西，11.25經香港，11.29經上海英局。抵大沽海關，鈐B2型藍色英文到達戳。

China Small Dragon

China Dowager

China Small Dragon

Lot 51

24,000.00 HKD

Sold

1897 Hankow (19 Jul) to Shanghai, f.w. Small Dragon 1ca + 3ca + Empress Dowager from 1ca to 24ca, tied by Customs Hankow cds. Despite

1897 Hankow (19 Jul) to Shanghai, f.w. Small Dragon 1ca + 3ca + Empress Dowager from 1ca to 24ca, tied by Customs Hankow cds. Despite philatelic, the franking is beautiful. Illustration A-1 18961 -14, p. 327 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan.1897.7.19 漢口寄上海，貼小龍1分銀 + 3分銀 + 慈壽1分銀至24分銀8枚，銷漢口海關日戳。雖為集郵封，但貼票漂亮，郵戳清晰。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第327頁圖A-1 896 1-14原件。

China Dowager

China Customs Mail

China Dowager

Lot 52

25,000.00 HKD

Live

1894 Tientsin (19 Dec) to London, f.w. Empress Dowager 9ca, cancelled by Tientsin seal in blue, alongside with Customs cds. Winter route to

1894 Tientsin (19 Dec) to London, f.w. Empress Dowager 9ca, cancelled by Tientsin seal in blue, alongside with Customs cds. Winter route to Shanghai (1 Jan). In combination with Peace and Commerce ovpt. Chine 25c, tied by Shanghai French PO (8 Jan). Arrived London (11 Feb). Illustration A-1 894-029, p. 29 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan. 1989 (24 May) Christie’s Ex- Mr Wilson Te 2006 (18 Mar) Zurich Asia.1894.12.19 天津寄倫敦，背貼慈壽9分銀，銷天津中文戳記，另鈐天津海關藍色日戳。走冬季郵路至上海（1.1）。加貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁，銷1.8上海法局日戳。2.11抵倫敦。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第29頁圖A-1 894-029原件。 1989.5.24 佳士得。戴招榮舊藏。 2006.5.18 蘇黎世亞洲。

China Customs Mail

Lot 53

52,000.00 HKD

Sold

1889 Ningpo (14 Jun) to England. Registered cover bearing “Customs Ningpo” origin cds in greenish-blue. Transit Customs Shanghai (15

1889 Ningpo (14 Jun) to England. Registered cover bearing “Customs Ningpo” origin cds in greenish-blue. Transit Customs Shanghai (15 Jun). Manuscripted “Registered”. In combination with French marginal pair of 25c stamp, tied by Shanghai French PO (15 Jun). Transit “Ligne N, Paq. Fr. No.10” (16 Jun). Arrived London (23 Jul) and Colchester (24 Jul).1889.6.14 寧波寄英國。掛號現金封，背面鈐寧波海關藍綠色日戳。6.15經上海海關。寫有“Registered”，加貼法國和平及商貿神像25生丁雙連，銷上海法局6.15日戳。6.16經法國郵船。7.23經倫敦，7.24抵Colchester。

Lot 54

40,000.00 HKD

Live

1895 Tientsin (7 Jan) to Switzerland, f.w. Empress Dowager 3ca + 24ca on reverse, tied by Tientsin seal, with Customs Tientsin origin cds

1895 Tientsin (7 Jan) to Switzerland, f.w. Empress Dowager 3ca + 24ca on reverse, tied by Tientsin seal, with Customs Tientsin origin cds on reverse. Took Winter Route to Shanghai (20 Jan). In combination with French 75c stamp, cancelled by Shanghai French PO cds (25 Jan). Arrived Fribourg (4 Mar). Signed by Peter Holcombe and Calves. According to Spink, The 24ca. correctly usued on cover is scarce, only 12 covers have been recoreded, in addition to this there are 22 philatelic covers and 5 Maus covers. Illustration A-1 895-020, p. 160 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan. 2019 (18 Jan) Spink China, The Lam Man Yin Collection of Small Dragons, Dowagers and 1897 Surcharges, lot 682, hammerd at HKD$85,000. 1987 (Mar) Corinphila.1895.1.7 天津寄瑞士，背貼慈壽3分銀 + 24分銀，銷天津中文戳記，旁鈐天津海關始發日戳。經冬季郵路至上海（1.20）。加貼法國客郵75生丁，銷上海法局1.25日戳。3.4抵Fribourg。帶有Peter Holcombe及Calves簽署。斯賓克統計正確貼用24分銀票僅有十二例，餘分別為22件集郵封及5件茂斯封。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第60頁圖A-1 895-020原件。 2019.1.18 斯賓克中國，林文琰小龍及慈壽專場，拍品號682，成交價港幣85,000元。 1987.3 Corinphila。

Unit with gutter

China Dowager

China French PO

Unit with gutter

China Dowager

Unit with gutter

Lot 55

120,000.00 HKD

Sold

1888 Tientsin (25 Jun) to Germany. Registered cover, f.w. Small Dragon 5ca in gutter block of 3 on reverse, tied by Tientsin Chinese seal,

1888 Tientsin (25 Jun) to Germany. Registered cover, f.w. Small Dragon 5ca in gutter block of 3 on reverse, tied by Tientsin Chinese seal, alongside with Customs Tientsin cds. Showing Tientsin type I oval R mark. Transit Customs Shanghai. In combination with Peace and Commerce issue 25c in pair, tied by Shanghai French PO (29 Jun) cds. Arrived Germany (8 Aug). Outstanding early registered cover paying the overseas rate. Provenance: 1991 (12 Sep) Sotheby’s (London), Major James Starr, lot 347. 2013 (Jun 29) Interasia, lot 142.1888.6.25 天津寄德國。掛號封，背貼小龍5分銀過橋三方連，銷天津中文戳，旁鈐天津海關日戳。正背鈐天津I型橢圓R章。經上海海關。加貼和平及商貿神像25生丁雙連，銷上海法局6.29日戳。8.8抵德國。出色之早期寄國外掛號封，貼國外掛號郵資。 1991.9.12 倫敦蘇富比，Major James Starr，拍品號347。 2013.6.29 Interasia，拍品號142。

China Dowager

Lot 56

100,000.00 HKD

Sold

1895 Peking (13 Jul) to Belgium., f.w. Empress Dowager pair of 3ca. 4ca, 5ca, 2x 6ca, paying 24ca double registered rate, cancelled by

1895 Peking (13 Jul) to Belgium., f.w. Empress Dowager pair of 3ca. 4ca, 5ca, 2x 6ca, paying 24ca double registered rate, cancelled by Peking seals, alongside with Customs Peking cds and Peking type 2 registration h.s. Transit Shanghai (19 Jul). In combination with French 75c stamp, cancelled by Shanghai French PO (19 Jul) cds. Transit “Ligne N, Paq Fr. No.7” (20 Jul). Arrived Malderen (26 Aug). Illustration A-1 895-094, p. 134 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan. 2001 (15 Nov) ZurichAsia.1895.7.13 北京寄比利時，背貼慈壽3分銀 +4分 +5分銀 + 6分銀x2，合24分銀國外雙倍郵資，銷北京中文戳。另鈐北京海關日戳及REGISTERED掛號橫戳。7.19經上海海關。加貼法國75生丁票，銷法上海客郵局7.19日戳。7.20經法國郵船N線。8.26抵比利時。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第134頁圖A-1 895-094原件。 2001.11.15 蘇黎世亞洲。

China French PO

China Dowager

China French PO

Lot 57

32,000.00 HKD

Sold

1895 Tientsin (23 Jan) to Italy, f.w. Empress Dowager 24ca stamp, cancelled by Tientsin seals, alongside with Tientsin type 2 Registration

1895 Tientsin (23 Jan) to Italy, f.w. Empress Dowager 24ca stamp, cancelled by Tientsin seals, alongside with Tientsin type 2 Registration h.s and Customs Tientsin origin cds. Took Winter Route to Shanghai (1 Feb). In combination with French 75c stamp, cancelled by Shanghai French PO cds (1 Feb). Arrived Firenze (25 Mar). Empress stamp scissored and re-joined. Commerical usage of 24ca stamp is scarce.1895.1.23 天津寄意大利，貼慈壽24分銀，銷天津中文戳記，旁鈐天津II型橢圓R章及天津海關日戳。經冬季郵路至上海（2.1）。加貼法國客郵75生丁，銷上海法局2.1日戳。3.25抵Firenze。封頂被裁。貼用慈壽24分銀實寄少見。

China Dowager

China Customs Mail

United States

China Dowager

Lot 58

100,000.00 HKD

Sold

1896 Tientsin (3 Jan) to Cape Colony, f.w. Empress Dowager 1ca, 2ca, 4ca, 5ca, 6ca, 9ca paying double weight registered rate 27ca, tied by

1896 Tientsin (3 Jan) to Cape Colony, f.w. Empress Dowager 1ca, 2ca, 4ca, 5ca, 6ca, 9ca paying double weight registered rate 27ca, tied by Tientsin seals, alongside with Customs Tientsin and scarce Tientsin type 3 Registration h.s. Took Winter Route to Shanghai (16 Jan). In combination with French pair of 25c stamps, cancelled by Shanghai French PO cds (17 Jan). Transit Hong Kong, Tuticorin (4 Feb), Colombo (5 Feb), Durban (11 Mar), East London (12 Mar), Eastern TPO up (13 Mar), Western down (15 Mar) to arrive Montagu (16 Mar). Opened out for display. Unusual destination. Illustration A-1 896-003, p. 216 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan. 1986 (Jun) Koehler.1896.1.3 天津寄開普殖民地，貼慈壽1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 9分銀，合雙倍重量掛號郵資27分銀，銷天津中文戳記，旁鈐天津海關日戳及少見之天津3型橢圓掛號章。經冬季郵路至上海（1.16）。加貼法國客郵25生丁雙連，銷1.17上海法局日戳。經香港，2.4經Tuticorin，2.5經科倫坡，3.11經Durban，3.12經East London，3.13經火車郵局，3.15經Western Down。3.16抵Mongau。封剖開以作展示。少見之目的地。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第216頁圖A-1 896-003原件。 1986.6 Koehler。

China Customs Mail

United States

China Customs Mail

Lot 59

20,000.00 HKD

Sold

1895 Shanghai (17 Feb) to Germany. Registered cover, applied with Customs Shanghai origin cds on reverse. On front with type I oval R mark

1895 Shanghai (17 Feb) to Germany. Registered cover, applied with Customs Shanghai origin cds on reverse. On front with type I oval R mark in red. In combination with Peace and Commerce issue ovpt. Chine 25c in pair, tied by Shanghai French PO (22 Feb) cds. Arrived Germany (1 Apr). Cover left trimmed. 2006 (Jun) John Bull, lot 894.1895.2.17 上海寄德國。掛號封，背面鈐上海關始發日戳。正鈐I型橢圓紅色R章。加貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁雙連，銷上海法局2.22日戳。4.1抵德國。封左側被裁。2006.6 布約翰，拍品號894。

United States

Lot 60

5,000.00 HKD

Live

1895 USA (29 Sep) to Willis C. Noble, Tientsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by New Haven duplex d.s. Transit New York (30 Sep), San Francisco (5 Oct),

1895 USA (29 Sep) to Willis C. Noble, Tientsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by New Haven duplex d.s. Transit New York (30 Sep), San Francisco (5 Oct), USPA Shanghai (5 Nov). Arrived Customs Tientsin (10 Nov) with cds in red. Example of winter route and no ToPay marking.1895.9.29 美國寄天津Willis C Noble，貼美國票5分，銷紐黑文雙聯日戳。9.30經紐約，10.5經三藩市。11.5經上海美國郵政代理落地。11.10抵天津海關，鈐紅色日戳。冬季郵路例子，未見ToPay補資戳記。

France Postal stationery

Asia

Cancellations and seals

France Postal stationery

Asia

France Postal stationery

Lot 61

900.00 HKD

Live

1895 (17 Sep) French Peace and Commerce 10c stationery card to Shanghai, tied by Douai cds., alongside with Edmond Fremy philatelic d.s.

1895 (17 Sep) French Peace and Commerce 10c stationery card to Shanghai, tied by Douai cds., alongside with Edmond Fremy philatelic d.s. Transit Shanghai French PO (24 Oct). Arrived Customs Shanghai (24 Oct).1895.9.17 法國和平及商貿神像10生丁郵資片寄上海，銷Douai日戳，旁鈐Edmond Fremy集郵日戳。10.24上海法局落地。10.24抵上海海關。

Asia

Lot 62

9,000.00 HKD

Sold

1896 Chinese Legation in St. Petersburg (22 Oct) to Mr. Berteaux of the French Legation in Peking, f.w. Russian Coat of Arms 10k, tied by

1896 Chinese Legation in St. Petersburg (22 Oct) to Mr. Berteaux of the French Legation in Peking, f.w. Russian Coat of Arms 10k, tied by “9” obliterator, matching with St. Petersburg cds on reverse. Transit Hong Kong (10 Dec), Customs Shanghai (14 Dec). Arrived Customs Peking (1 Jan) with cds in violet. On front showing “ToPay” cachet in red for domestic rate.1896.10.22 清國駐俄國領事館寄法國駐京公使館Berteaux，貼俄國軍徽圖10戈比，銷“9”殺手戳，另鈐聖彼得堡始發日戳。12.10經香港，12.14經上海海關，鈐“ToPay”指示戳以補國內郵資。1.1抵北京。

Cancellations and seals

Asia

Cancellations and seals

Lot 63

6,000.00 HKD

Live

1896 USA (24 Nov) to Willis C. Noble, TIentsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by New Haven d.s. Transit San Francisco (29 Nov), USPA Shanghai (29 Dec),

1896 USA (24 Nov) to Willis C. Noble, TIentsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by New Haven d.s. Transit San Francisco (29 Nov), USPA Shanghai (29 Dec), Customs Shanghai (29 Dec). Applied with "ToPay" marking in red for domestic rate. Arrived Customs Tientsin (19 Jan). With original letter. In Nov 2024, AVA offered a similar "ToPay" cover dated 30 Dec 1896 of the same correspondence and was hammered at HKD26,000 (lot 1123).1896.11.24 美國寄天津Willis C Noble，貼美國票5分，銷紐黑文日戳。11.29經三藩市，12.29經上海美國郵政代理落地。同日交上海海關。鈐“To Pay”紅色戳記。1.19抵天津海關。附原信。2024年11月艾華秋拍中，一件日期為1896年12月30日，地址及收件人相同之ToPay進口封以港幤2萬6千元落鎚（拍品號1123）。

Asia

Great Britain

Japan

Asia

Lot 64

44,000.00 HKD

Sold

1890. Covers to German Legation in Peking, each f.w. Germany Eagle stamp 20pf, (1) tied by Brake cds (25 Sep). Transit Brindisi (28 Sep),

1890. Covers to German Legation in Peking, each f.w. Germany Eagle stamp 20pf, (1) tied by Brake cds (25 Sep). Transit Brindisi (28 Sep), Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (22 Oct), Customs Tientsin (5 Nov) with purple cds. (2) tied by Neuhaus cds. In combination with Small Dragon 5ca, tied by Tientsin Chinese killer, matching with Customs Tientsin (10 Oct) arrival cds in violet on reverse. (3) tied by Hannover cds. Transit Brindisi, Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (31 Dec), Customs Shanghai (12 Jan). Showing framed “TO PAY” cachet in red on front. This series reflect different treatments of incoming diplomatic mails: (1) close mail – no domestic postage levied; (2) loose mail – with Chinese stamp affixed to pay for domestic postage; and (3) loose mail – with “to pay” handstamp to collect domestic postage from the recipient.1890德國寄德國駐京公使館信件3件，各貼鷹徽圖20芬尼，（1）銷Brake 9.25日戳。9.28經布林迪西，10.22經新加坡至香港海上分揀，11.5經天津海關，鈐紫色英文到達戳。（2）銷Neuhaus日戳。加貼小龍5分銀，銷天津中文戳記，背面另鈐天津海關10.10藍色到達戳。（3）銷漢諾威11.28日戳。經布林迪西，12.31經新加坡至香港海上分揀，1.12經上海海關。正面鈐有帶框“TO PAY”指示戳。這一組反映了外國駐華使館三種不同的郵件處理方法。（1）總包封發，不收取國内郵資；（2）零寄零收，貼票表示國内郵資3分已付；（3）零寄零收，鈐 To Pay戳記收取國内郵資3分。

Great Britain

Japan

Great Britain

Lot 65

20,000.00 HKD

Sold

1896 Postal wrapper (preprinted ½d) from P&O, London, tied by obliterator. Arrived Customs Shanghai (2 Oct) and f.w. Empress Dowager

1896 Postal wrapper (preprinted ½d) from P&O, London, tied by obliterator. Arrived Customs Shanghai (2 Oct) and f.w. Empress Dowager 3ca for doemstic rate. Arrived Customs Peking (8 Oct). Very scarce incoming wrapper f.w. Empress Dowager issues.1896年鐵行輪船公司半便士包裝紙自倫敦寄北京海關，銷殺手戳。10.2上海海關落地，貼慈壽3分付國內郵資。10.8抵北京海關。甚為少見之進口包裝紙貼用慈壽票例子。

Japan

Lot 66

36,000.00 HKD

Sold

1896 Japan (21 Mar) to French Legation in Peking, f.w. Koban x5, in total of 10s, tied by Yokohama cds. Transit IJPO Shanghai (26 Mar). In

1896 Japan (21 Mar) to French Legation in Peking, f.w. Koban x5, in total of 10s, tied by Yokohama cds. Transit IJPO Shanghai (26 Mar). In combination with Empress Dowager 3ca, tied by Shanghai seal script h.s, matching with Customs Shanghai (27 Mar) cds. Arrived Customs Peking (2 Apr). Cover opened out for display. Illustration A-1 896-039, p. 252 in "Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues" Vol I by Tony To Wah Kwan.1896.3.21 日本寄法國駐北京公使館，貼小判5枚，合10錢，銷橫濱英文日戳。3.26經上海日局。加貼慈壽3分銀，銷上海篆文戳，另鈐上海海關3.27日戳。4.2抵北京海關。封剖開以作展示。關道華著《慈禧壽辰票暨其加蓋票信封圖鑑》第一冊第252頁圖A-1 896-039原件。