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China Pre-philately

Lot 1323

5,200.00 HKD

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Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 2 large official cover from the military commander in Shunning to an officer in frontline, requesting the officer

Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 2 large official cover from the military commander in Shunning to an officer in frontline, requesting the officer to smash the Muslim force occupying Tengyueh. Example during Panthay Rebellion.光緒二年大型公文封，由雲南順寧協鎮都督府令民兵掃除騰越等地之杜文秀部隊。杜文秀起義之例子。

Lot 1324

1,600.00 HKD

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Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 34 (1908) Transcript of submission by the Viceroy of Yunnan-Kweichow to the Emperor by telegraph. The content was

Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 34 (1908) Transcript of submission by the Viceroy of Yunnan-Kweichow to the Emperor by telegraph. The content was about the republican uprising in Hokow. Forerunner of the 1911 Revolution.光緒三十四年（1908）雲貴總督電奏奏稿，內容有關河口起義，為辛亥革命之先聲。

Lot 1325

800.00 HKD

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Hsuan Tung (Xuantong) Year 1 (1909) Postal memo from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Army, requesting delivery of an express

Hsuan Tung (Xuantong) Year 1 (1909) Postal memo from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Army, requesting delivery of an express mail to the Viceroy of Yunnan-Kweichow. With grand seal of the Ministry of Finance.宣統元年（1909）度支部發雲貴總督的公文咨片，要求送遞急件。

China Pre-philately

China Postal stationery

China

Lot 1327

8,000.00 HKD

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Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 11 (1885) Attached submission to the emperor from the Viceroy of Kwangtung and Kwangsi, Zhang Zhidong. The content

Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) Year 11 (1885) Attached submission to the emperor from the Viceroy of Kwangtung and Kwangsi, Zhang Zhidong. The content was to propose rewarding the Governor of Kwangtung who contributed a lot in the Sino-French War.光緒十一年（1885）兩廣總督張之洞上奏之奏摺附片。內容有關中法戰爭期間廣東巡撫倪文蔚出力議敍事。

China Postal stationery

China

China Postal stationery

Lot 1343

4,000.00 HKD

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1907 Mengtsz (9 Dec) to Yunnanfu. CIP 3rd print PSC, tied by Mengtsz bisected bilingual cds. Arrived Yunnanfu (17 Dec). Example of 3rd

1907 Mengtsz (9 Dec) to Yunnanfu. CIP 3rd print PSC, tied by Mengtsz bisected bilingual cds. Arrived Yunnanfu (17 Dec). Example of 3rd print PSC used in inland provinces such as Yunnan are very scarce, not to mention a first year usage. Huang Yuan Min did not record first year usage of CIP 3rd print card in Yunnan.1907.12.9 蒙自寄雲南府。大清第三版郵資片，銷蒙自半切漢英日戳。12.17抵雲南府。出自內陸省份之三次片十分少見難得，首年寄用更是可遇不可求。黃元明著《清代第三版明信片》中亦未見首年使用之雲南三次片，可見何其珍貴。

China

Lot 1358

1,100.00 HKD

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1914 and 1915 a pair of incoming covers of the same correspondence from Italy to Customs Mengtsz, f.w. Italian issues. Both taking Siberian

1914 and 1915 a pair of incoming covers of the same correspondence from Italy to Customs Mengtsz, f.w. Italian issues. Both taking Siberian route for Shanghai, where the mails were carried by ship to French Indochina.1914及1915年一對意大利寄蒙自海關之進口封，地址相同，銷意大利票。兩件均經西伯利亞郵路送上海，再經海路送至印支。

Lot 1359

6,500.00 HKD

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1916 Sweden to Yunnanfu, redirected to Shanghai and returned to Sweden. WWI censor cover, f.w. Swedish 35 ore. Transit Tientsin Russian PO

1916 Sweden to Yunnanfu, redirected to Shanghai and returned to Sweden. WWI censor cover, f.w. Swedish 35 ore. Transit Tientsin Russian PO (3 Dec), Tiensin Chinese PO (3 Dec), Shanghai (6 Dec), Yunnanfu (21 Dec). Redirected to Shanghai via Kweiyang (29 Dec), Shanghai (15 Jan). Returned to Sweden via Petrograd, censored and resealed. Arrived Stockholm (24 Oct). Return was delayed due to 1917 Russian Revolution.1916年瑞典寄雲南府，改寄上海，後退回瑞典。貼瑞典票35歐爾。12.3經天津俄局，12.3經天津中國郵局，12.6經上海，12.21抵雲南府。改寄上海，12.29經貴陽，1.15抵達。再經彼得格勒退回瑞典，檢查並重封。10.24抵斯德哥爾摩。退回時因1917年俄國革命而受阻。

Lot 1360

1,000.00 HKD

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1925 Rangoon (6 Mar) to H G Fletcher, Customs Tengyueh, f.w. Indina KGV 1a (Indian domestic rate), tied by Rangoon GPO cds., alongside with

1925 Rangoon (6 Mar) to H G Fletcher, Customs Tengyueh, f.w. Indina KGV 1a (Indian domestic rate), tied by Rangoon GPO cds., alongside with Rangoon due mark. In combination with ROC postage due 2c x2 + 10c, tied by Tengyueh arrival cds (17 Mar) with T mark.1925.3.6 仰光寄騰越海關H G Fletcher，貼印度佐治五世1安娜（僅夠印度國內郵資），銷仰光總局日戳，旁鈐仰光欠資章。加貼民國欠資票2分x2 + 1角，銷騰越3.17到達戳，另鈐T章。

Lot 1361

800.00 HKD

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1925 France (2 Dec) to Mohei via French Indochina, applied with Paris 1f meter stamp. Transit Shanghai (13 Jan), Hokow (22 Jan), Yuankiang

1925 France (2 Dec) to Mohei via French Indochina, applied with Paris 1f meter stamp. Transit Shanghai (13 Jan), Hokow (22 Jan), Yuankiang (28 Jan), Talang (30 Jan). Arrived Mohei (2 Feb). Incoming example of French Indochina sea route.1925.12.2 法國經法屬印支寄磨黑，鈐巴黎1法郎機戳。1.13經上海，1.22經河口，1.28經元江，1.30經他郎。2.2抵磨黑。經印支海路進口之例子。

China

China Picture postcards

China

Lot 1368

6,000.00 HKD

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1931-1936 a group of 3 Yunnan local covers by train PO, f.w. Junk ovpt. Limited For Use in Yunnan, unovpt. SYS and Martyrs issues, tied by

1931-1936 a group of 3 Yunnan local covers by train PO, f.w. Junk ovpt. Limited For Use in Yunnan, unovpt. SYS and Martyrs issues, tied by Kunming-Hokow TPO No. 1 and No. 3 cds respectively.1931至1936年一組三件寄火車郵局送遞之雲南封，貼帆船加蓋限滇省貼用、未加蓋孫像及烈士票等，分別銷昆河火車或河昆火車郵局（一）/（三）日戳。

China Picture postcards

China

China Picture postcards

Lot 1382

600.00 HKD

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A pair of 4 picture postcards showing buildings in Simla, including Viceregal lodge, Foreign Office, Lower Bazaar and GPO. All unused. Very

A pair of 4 picture postcards showing buildings in Simla, including Viceregal lodge, Foreign Office, Lower Bazaar and GPO. All unused. Very Fine.一組四張西姆拉風光明信片，展示了總督官邸、外務部、郵政總局及市集，均未使用，上品。

China

Lot 1517

3,200.00 HKD

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1952 Peru (7 Oct) to Lhasa, f.w. Peru issues x5, tied by Lima cds. Transit Canton (1 Dec), Gyantse Indian PO (3 Jan). In combination with

1952 Peru (7 Oct) to Lhasa, f.w. Peru issues x5, tied by Lima cds. Transit Canton (1 Dec), Gyantse Indian PO (3 Jan). In combination with Tibet 3rd issue 2t, tied by Gyantse T41 t.s. This cover was opened out for display. Incoming mail from Peru is extremely scarce, not to mention transiting via Canton.1952.10.7 秘魯寄拉薩，貼秘魯票五枚，銷利馬日戳。12.1經廣州，1.3經江孜印度郵局。加貼西藏第三版2章噶，銷江孜T41戳記。此封被剖開以作展示。進口自秘魯之郵例極為稀罕，經廣州更是少見。

China

China Picture postcards

China Postal stationery

China

China Picture postcards

Lot 1518

2,000.00 HKD

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1953 Italy (1 Mar) to Lhasa, f.w. Armed Forces Day 60 lira, tied by Roma commemorative meter stamp. Transit Gyantse Indian PO (11 Apr). In

1953 Italy (1 Mar) to Lhasa, f.w. Armed Forces Day 60 lira, tied by Roma commemorative meter stamp. Transit Gyantse Indian PO (11 Apr). In combination with Tibet 3rd issue imperf 1t, tied by Gyantse T41 arrival h.s.1953.3.1 意大利寄拉薩，貼武裝部隊日60里拉，銷羅馬紀念機戳。4.11經江孜印度客郵局。加貼西藏獅圖第三版無齒1章噶，銷江孜T41到達戳。

China Picture postcards

Lot 1542

200.00 HKD

Live

A set of 10 picture postcards in the theme of Northwest China, depicting the people and landscape. All unused and with original package.

A set of 10 picture postcards in the theme of Northwest China, depicting the people and landscape. All unused and with original package.“西北速寫”圖案明信片一套十張，描繪了西北人民及風光。未使用，附原封。

China Postal stationery

China Pre-philately

China Postal stationery

Lot 1544

2,000.00 HKD

Live

1914 Junk 1st print 4c and 1935 SYS 1st print 2-1/2c ovpt. "Limited to be sent from Sinkiang" PSC in a group of 4 (Han 101, 103, 104a,

1914 Junk 1st print 4c and 1935 SYS 1st print 2-1/2c ovpt. "Limited to be sent from Sinkiang" PSC in a group of 4 (Han 101, 103, 104a, 118), including single and double card. All mint. Very Fine.1914年帆船第一版4分及1935年孫像第一版2分5厘加蓋“限新省發寄”郵資片（韓目101、103、104a、118），包含單片及雙片。均未使用，上品。

China Pre-philately

Lot 1560

5,800.00 HKD

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ca 18th century Protocoal Submission to the Emperor by the Viceroy General of Manchuria, Moukden, written with Minchu with large bilingual

ca 18th century Protocoal Submission to the Emperor by the Viceroy General of Manchuria, Moukden, written with Minchu with large bilingual official seal in red. Cover made of silk.約十八世紀東三省將軍請安折，由滿文書寫，鈐漢滿文紅色官印。封由黃綾製作。

Lot 1561

4,200.00 HKD

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Kuang Hsu Years (ca 1900) yellow silk cover applied with the Viceroy of Manchuria large red seal. Scarce. With transcription.

Kuang Hsu Years (ca 1900) yellow silk cover applied with the Viceroy of Manchuria large red seal. Scarce. With transcription.光緒年間黃綾封，蓋有“鎮守東三省將軍”紅色官印。難得。附英文翻譯。

Lot 1562

1,600.00 HKD

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Hsuan Tung (Xuantong) Year 2 (1910) Official cover from the Viceroy of Manchuria to Fenghuang Prefecture. Since Boxer Rebellion and

Hsuan Tung (Xuantong) Year 2 (1910) Official cover from the Viceroy of Manchuria to Fenghuang Prefecture. Since Boxer Rebellion and Russo-Japanese War, Yizhan was abolished and official mails were delivered by Wenbaoju or Minchu.宣統二年（1910）大型公文封，由鎮守東三省將軍致鳳凰廳。自義和團及日俄戰爭後，東三省驛站馳廢，公文經文報局或民信局送遞。