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German Empire

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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。

United States

France Postal stationery

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

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

Cancellations and seals

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

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

Great Britain

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

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。

Japan

United States

Postal stationery

Lot 67

34,000.00 HKD

Sold

1896 Japan (20 Sep) to E.E. Encarnacao, Customs Peking, f.w. Koban 1s + 2x 2s + 5s, tied by Yokohama cds in English. Showing "Per S/S

1896 Japan (20 Sep) to E.E. Encarnacao, Customs Peking, f.w. Koban 1s + 2x 2s + 5s, tied by Yokohama cds in English. Showing "Per S/S Natal". Transit IJPO Shanghai (29 Sep). In combination with Empress Dowager 3ca, tied by Shanghai seal script h.s, matching with Customs Shanghai (29 Sep) cds. Arrived Customs Peking (5 Oct).1896.9.20 日本寄北京海關E E Encarnacao，貼小判3枚合10錢，銷橫濱英文日戳。9.29經上海日局。加貼慈壽3分銀，銷上海篆文戳，另鈐上海海關9.29日戳。10.5抵北京海關。

United States

Postal stationery

United States

Lot 115

1,500.00 HKD

Live

1897 USA (14 Jun) to Tientsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by Mount Vernon cds. Transit San Francisco (20 Jun), USPA Shanghai (23 Jul), transferred to

1897 USA (14 Jun) to Tientsin, f.w. US 5c, tied by Mount Vernon cds. Transit San Francisco (20 Jun), USPA Shanghai (23 Jul), transferred to Shanghai Chinese PO (23 Jul). Arrived Tientsin (27 Jul) with dollar cds.1897.6.14 美國寄天津，貼美國票5分，銷Mount Vernon日戳。6.20經三藩市，7.23經上海美國客郵局落地，同日交中國郵局。7.27抵天津，鈐大圓戳。

Postal stationery

Lot 116

5,000.00 HKD

Sold

1897 (15 Nov) USA 5c stationery cover to Tientsin, tied by Chicago wavy line d.s. Transit Tacoma (24 Nov), USPA Shanghai (27 Dec), Shanghai

1897 (15 Nov) USA 5c stationery cover to Tientsin, tied by Chicago wavy line d.s. Transit Tacoma (24 Nov), USPA Shanghai (27 Dec), Shanghai Chinese PO (27 Dec). Showing framed "ToPay" mark for domestic rate. Arrived Tientsin (1 Jan) with "Customs" removed cds.1897.11.15 美國5分郵資片寄天津，銷芝加哥波浪紋機戳=。11.24經Tacoma，12.27經上海美國客郵局，同日交中國郵局。鈐黑色“ToPay”指示戳以補國內郵資。1.1抵天津，鈐挖海關日戳。

United States Postal stationery

Russia

Mexico

United States Postal stationery

Russia

United States Postal stationery

Lot 117

700.00 HKD

Live

1901 USA (Nov) to Hankow. US 2c stationery cover, uprated by with Columbus 2c, tied by New York oval obliterator. Transit San Francisco (17

1901 USA (Nov) to Hankow. US 2c stationery cover, uprated by with Columbus 2c, tied by New York oval obliterator. Transit San Francisco (17 Nov), Yokohama (9 Dec), Shanghai Chinese PO (14 Dec). Arrived Hankow (18 Dec).1901.11 美國寄漢口。美國2分郵資封，加貼哥倫布2分，銷紐約橢圓戳。11.17經三藩市，12.9經橫濱，12.14經上海清郵。12.18抵漢口。

Russia

Lot 118

1,100.00 HKD

Sold

1900 Picture postcard from Russia to Peking, redirected to France, f.w. Coat of Arms 4k. Transit Shanghai Russian PO (13 Oct), Tientsin

1900 Picture postcard from Russia to Peking, redirected to France, f.w. Coat of Arms 4k. Transit Shanghai Russian PO (13 Oct), Tientsin Russian PO (27 Oct). Redirected to Paris via Chefoo (17 Nov), Hong Kong (28 Nov). Arrived on 13 Oct. Interesting redirected incoming mail.1900年圖片明信片自俄國寄北京，改寄法國，貼軍徽圖4戈比。10.13經上海俄局落地，10.27經天津俄局。隨後改寄法國，11.17經煙台清局，11.28經香港。10.13抵巴黎。有趣之俄國進口中國再改寄歐洲例子。

Mexico

Nicaragua Postal stationery

Mexico

Lot 122

500.00 HKD

Live

1897. Mexico (20 May) to Shanghai Customs, f.w. Mexican 10c. Transit Texas (May), San Francisco (May), USPA Shanghai (23 Jun). Arrived

1897. Mexico (20 May) to Shanghai Customs, f.w. Mexican 10c. Transit Texas (May), San Francisco (May), USPA Shanghai (23 Jun). Arrived Shanghai Chinese PO (23 Jun) with dollar cds. Very scarce origin.1897.5.20 墨西哥寄上海海關，貼墨西哥票10分。5月經德州、三藩市，6.23經上海美國客郵局落地。同日交中國郵局，鈐上海大圓戳。少見難得之始發地。

Nicaragua Postal stationery

British Guiana Postal stationery

South Australian

Nicaragua Postal stationery

Lot 123

3,200.00 HKD

Sold

1897 (25 Jun) Nicaragua 10a stationery cover to Shanghai Customs, tied by Masaya oval d.s. Transit Corinto (26 Jun), New York (12 Jul), San

1897 (25 Jun) Nicaragua 10a stationery cover to Shanghai Customs, tied by Masaya oval d.s. Transit Corinto (26 Jun), New York (12 Jul), San Francisco (16 Jul), USPA Shanghai (8 Aug). Arrived Shanghai Chinese PO (8 Aug) with dollar cds. Unusual origin.1897.6.25 尼加拉瓜10分郵資封寄上海海關，銷Masaya橢圓日戳。6.26經Corinto，7.12經三藩市，8.8經上海美國客郵局，同日交中國郵局，鈐上海大圓戳。罕見之始發地。

British Guiana Postal stationery

South Australian

British Guiana Postal stationery

Lot 124

2,200.00 HKD

Sold

1897 (30 Aug) British Guiana 5c stationery cover to Customs Shanghai, tied by Georgetown cds. Transit London (15 Sep), Hong Kong (17 Oct).

1897 (30 Aug) British Guiana 5c stationery cover to Customs Shanghai, tied by Georgetown cds. Transit London (15 Sep), Hong Kong (17 Oct). Arrived Shanghai Chinese PO (3 Oct) with dollar cds. Scarce origin.1897.8.30 英屬圭亞那5分郵資封寄上海海關，銷Georgetown日戳。9.15經倫敦，10.17經香港。10.3抵上海中國郵局，鈐大圓戳。少見難得之始發地。

South Australian

Lot 126

1,500.00 HKD

Sold

1897 Australia (24 Nov) to Shanghai, f.w. South Australia QV 1/2d x11, tied by Adelaide registered squared-circle d.s. Transit Hong Kong

1897 Australia (24 Nov) to Shanghai, f.w. South Australia QV 1/2d x11, tied by Adelaide registered squared-circle d.s. Transit Hong Kong (23 Dec). Arrived Shanghai BPO and Chinese PO (29 Dec).1897.11.24 澳大利亞寄上海，貼南澳維多利亞女皇像半便士x11，銷阿德萊德內圓外方掛號日戳。12.23經香港。12.29抵上海英局及中國郵局。