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Lot 4009

3,200.00 HKD

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1941 Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, f.w. Filipino 12c on reverse, tied by Manila cds, alongside with Han Chiong

1941 Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, f.w. Filipino 12c on reverse, tied by Manila cds, alongside with Han Chiong Exchange seal and vertical "Nanning" handfilled serial number cachet which proved this cover was sent via Nanning during WWII. Scarce example transit at Kwangsi.1941年馬尼拉寄晉江。僑批紅條封，背貼菲律賓票12分，銷馬尼拉日戳，旁鈐“漢昌信局”及“南寧列第X幫X號戳記，證明此封於戰時經南寧中轉，為少見之廣西省中轉例子。2008年版許茂春著《東南亞華人與僑批》第178頁3-37原件。

Lot 4010

4,400.00 HKD

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1941 a pair of Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, both f.w. Filipino 12c. Former with Han Chiong Exchange h.s.

1941 a pair of Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, both f.w. Filipino 12c. Former with Han Chiong Exchange h.s. while latter showcasing Qiaopiju vertical cachet of "Nanchang" with manuscript which indicates transfer at Nanchang during 2nd Sino-Japanese War. Rare transit example at Kwangsi.1941年一對馬尼拉寄晉江之僑批，均貼菲律賓票12分。前者鈐漢昌信局戳記，後者鈐“南昌列14幫509號”戳記，反映於太平洋戰爭期間經南寧中轉，為少見之廣西中轉封。後者為2008年版許茂春著《東南亞華人與僑批》第178頁3-38原件。

Lot 4011

800.00 HKD

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1946 Manila (23 Nov) to Amoy, f.w. Filipino ovpt. Victory 12c on reverse, tied by Manila duplex d.s. and vertical seal fo Qiaou with serial

1946 Manila (23 Nov) to Amoy, f.w. Filipino ovpt. Victory 12c on reverse, tied by Manila duplex d.s. and vertical seal fo Qiaou with serial number. Arrived Amoy (29 Nov). Cover damaged at top right.1946.11.23 馬尼拉寄廈門，背貼菲律賓加蓋Victory 12分，銷馬尼拉雙聯日戳。背面蓋有甫春信局直戳及手填幫號。 11.29抵廈門。封右上有損。

Lot 4012

800.00 HKD

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1947 (9 May) Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, f.w. FIlipino Jose Rizal 2c + Famous Place 10c, tied by Manila

1947 (9 May) Qiaopi (money remittance letter) from Manila to Tsinkiang, f.w. FIlipino Jose Rizal 2c + Famous Place 10c, tied by Manila d.s., alongside with Amoy Qiaopiju vertical cachet and number.1947.5.9 馬尼拉寄晉江。僑批紅條封，貼黎剎2分 + 名勝10分，銷馬尼拉日戳，旁鈐“交廈門鼎源局收”直戳及南川幫號。

Lot 4014

1,100.00 HKD

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1931 Mauritius (7 Nov) to Tsungkow, f.w. Mauritius KGV 5c in pair. Transit Hong Kong (5 Dec), Swatow (Dec). Very scarce origin of

1931 Mauritius (7 Nov) to Tsungkow, f.w. Mauritius KGV 5c in pair. Transit Hong Kong (5 Dec), Swatow (Dec). Very scarce origin of Mauritius. Cover opened out for display.1931.11.7 毛里求斯寄松口，貼毛里求斯佐治五世5分雙連。12.5經香港，同月經汕頭。少見之毛里求斯始發地。封剖開以作展示。

Lot 4015

2,200.00 HKD

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1935 Mauritius (29 Jun) to Tsungkow, f.w. Mauritius Silver Jubilee 5c in strip of 3, tied by New Crove cds. Transit Central PO, Mauritius

1935 Mauritius (29 Jun) to Tsungkow, f.w. Mauritius Silver Jubilee 5c in strip of 3, tied by New Crove cds. Transit Central PO, Mauritius (29 Jun), Hong Kong (22 Jul). Very scarce origin of Mauritius. Cover opened out for display. With original letter.1935.6.29 毛里求斯寄松口，貼毛里求斯銀禧5分直三連，銷New Crove日戳。6.29經毛里求斯總局，7.22經香港。少見之毛里求斯始發地。封剖開以作展示。附原信。

Lot 4016

1,100.00 HKD

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1937 Mauritius (3 Jun) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGVI Coronation 5c x4 on reverse, tied by Central Post Office cds. Transit Canton (1

1937 Mauritius (3 Jun) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGVI Coronation 5c x4 on reverse, tied by Central Post Office cds. Transit Canton (1 Jul) with postal saving promoational d.s. Very scarce origin of Mauritius. Cover opened out for display.1937.6.3 毛里求斯寄梅縣，貼毛里求斯佐治六世加冕票5分x4，銷中央郵局日戳。7.1經廣州，鈐貯金宣傳機戳。少見之毛里求斯始發地。封剖開以作展示。

Lot 4017

1,300.00 HKD

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1937 Mauritius (7 Sep) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGVI Coronation 5c x4 on reverse, tied by Central Post Office cds. Transit Canton (20

1937 Mauritius (7 Sep) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGVI Coronation 5c x4 on reverse, tied by Central Post Office cds. Transit Canton (20 Oct) with postal saving promoational d.s. Very scarce origin of Mauritius. Cover opened out for display.1937.9.7 毛里求斯寄梅縣，貼毛里求斯佐治六世加冕票5分x4，銷中央郵局日戳。10.20經廣州，鈐貯金宣傳機戳。少見之毛里求斯始發地。封剖開以作展示。

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Lot 4018

1,200.00 HKD

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1936 Mauritius (7 Sep) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGV 5c in block of 4 with right marin, tied by Curepipe cds. Very scarce origin of

1936 Mauritius (7 Sep) to Meihsien, f.w. Mauritius KGV 5c in block of 4 with right marin, tied by Curepipe cds. Very scarce origin of Mauritius. Cover opened out for display. With original letter.1936.9.7 毛里求斯寄梅縣，貼毛里求斯佐治五世5分四方連，銷Curepipe日戳。極少見之毛里求斯始發地。封剖開以作展示。附原信。

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Lot 4019

1,500.00 HKD

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ca 1850s a pair of registries of Chinese workers in Cardenas, Cuba, listing out the name, age and number of the workers.

ca 1850s a pair of registries of Chinese workers in Cardenas, Cuba, listing out the name, age and number of the workers. 約1850年代兩份古巴華工名單，記錄了華工之姓名、年齡及編號。帶折痕。深具歷史意義。

Lot 4020

2,500.00 HKD

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ca 1850s a pair of employment contracts of Chinese workers in Cuba, printed Spanish only, recording the name, age of the worker as well as

ca 1850s a pair of employment contracts of Chinese workers in Cuba, printed Spanish only, recording the name, age of the worker as well as terms and salary. Historical. With folds and wormholes. 約1850年代古巴華工契約兩份（賣身契），以西班牙文印製，記錄了華工之名字、年紀、待遇及其他條款。帶有折痕及蟲蛀。深具歷史意義。

Lot 4021

3,600.00 HKD

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1852 Employment contract of a Chinese worker in Cuba, printed in both Chinese and Spanish, recording the name, age of the worker as well as

1852 Employment contract of a Chinese worker in Cuba, printed in both Chinese and Spanish, recording the name, age of the worker as well as terms and salary. Historical. With folds and creases. 1852年古巴華工契約一份（賣身契），中文西班牙文對照，於澳門簽署，記錄了華工之名字、年紀、待遇及其他條款。帶有折痕。深具歷史意義。

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Lot 4022

5,000.00 HKD

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1859 "Compania Asiatica de la Habana" employment contract of a Chinese worker in Cuba, printed in both Chinese and Spanish and signed in

1859 "Compania Asiatica de la Habana" employment contract of a Chinese worker in Cuba, printed in both Chinese and Spanish and signed in Macao, recording the name, age of the worker as well as terms and salary. Historical. With folds and creases.1859年“Compania Asiatica de la Habana”古巴華工契約一份（賣身契），中文西班牙文對照，於澳門簽署，記錄了華工之名字、年紀、待遇及其他條款。帶有折痕。深具歷史意義。

China Literature

Lot 4023

2,200.00 HKD

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1860s a pair of ID document for Chinese worker in Cuba and regulation of transport of settlers, both in Spanish, reflecting the life of

1860s a pair of ID document for Chinese worker in Cuba and regulation of transport of settlers, both in Spanish, reflecting the life of Chinese workers in Cuba. Historical. With folds and wormholes. 1860年代古巴華工身份證明文件及“運送外來定居者之規定”各一份，均以西班牙印刷，反映了古巴華工之生活。帶有折痕及蟲蛀。深具歷史意義。

Lot 4024

1,200.00 HKD

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1861 a document of “Comania Asiatica de la Habana”, recording the handover of 86 Asian workers to the company. Historical.

1861 a document of “Comania Asiatica de la Habana”, recording the handover of 86 Asian workers to the company. Historical. 1861年一份“Compania Asiatica de la Habana”文件，記錄已成功移交86名亞裔工人至當地。深具歷史意義。

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Lot 4025

1,200.00 HKD

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1861 a document of “Comania Asiatica de la Habana”, recording the handover of 10 Asian workers to the company. Historical.

1861 a document of “Comania Asiatica de la Habana”, recording the handover of 10 Asian workers to the company. Historical. 1861年一份“Compania Asiatica de la Habana”文件，記錄已成功移交10名亞裔工人至當地。深具歷史意義。

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Lot 4026

1,200.00 HKD

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1880 a certificate of nationality issued by General Consulate of China in Cuba, proving the Chinese nationality of a worker. With ciruclar

1880 a certificate of nationality issued by General Consulate of China in Cuba, proving the Chinese nationality of a worker. With ciruclar seal. Historical. 1880年一份由中國駐古巴領事館發出之國籍證明書，證明一名華工之中國國籍，鈐圓戳。深具歷史意義。

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Lot 4040

1,300.00 HKD

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1938 Canada (21 Apr) to Kaiping, frankless with Edmonton origin cds and Chinese annotation "Received on steamer Queen Victoria". Transit

1938 Canada (21 Apr) to Kaiping, frankless with Edmonton origin cds and Chinese annotation "Received on steamer Queen Victoria". Transit Calgary (21 Apr), Vancouver (22 Apr), Chikhom (20 May). Interesting.1938.4.21 加拿大寄開平，無貼票，鈐Edmonton始發日戳。寫有“日本皇后船付上”中文批示。4.21經Calgary，4.22經溫哥華，5.20經赤磡。有趣。