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Books - Autographs, Books, geographie - travels - history, maps

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Books - Autographs, Books, geographie - travels - history, maps

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Books - Autographs, Books, geographie - travels - history, maps

Lot 1

9,000.00 HKD

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1658 Year of Shunzhi. A map of Chekiang, Fukien, Huquang and Kiangsi, showing the early boundary of the Qing Empire. Copper engraving and

1658 Year of Shunzhi. A map of Chekiang, Fukien, Huquang and Kiangsi, showing the early boundary of the Qing Empire. Copper engraving and handcoloured. Size : 69 x 63cm with frame. Produced by Dutch mapmaker Jan Jansson, son in law of Jodocus Hondius. He took over the publishing of the Mercator Hondius atlas from 1638.1658年順治年間浙江、福建、湖廣及江西地圖一份，展示了大清帝國的早期疆域。銅版雕刻印刷，手工上色。連框69 x 63厘米。由荷蘭製圖師Jan Jansson製作。他為Jodocus Hondius之女婿。他在1638年接管了Mercator Hondius Atias的出版工作。

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Lot 2

8,000.00 HKD

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Shunzhi Year 16 (1660) submission to the Emperor by the governor of Kwangtung, with Chinese and Minchu official seal in red. Rceipt date

Shunzhi Year 16 (1660) submission to the Emperor by the governor of Kwangtung, with Chinese and Minchu official seal in red. Rceipt date was marked by ink-brush.順治十六年（1660）湖廣巡撫揭帖，鈐漢滿紅色官印，寫有到達日期“十二月二十五日”。

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Lot 3

11,000.00 HKD

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Kangxi Year 52 (1713) a submission to the emperor by a French Jesuits serving in the imperial court. The content was about the adaption of

Kangxi Year 52 (1713) a submission to the emperor by a French Jesuits serving in the imperial court. The content was about the adaption of Chinese rituals which was opposed by the Dominican and Franciscan Orders. With transcription.康熙五十二年（1713）由法國耶穌會會士呈皇上之信紙，內容有關接納中國禮節。多明我會向來反對耶穌會接納中國禮節。附英文翻譯。

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Lot 4

6,000.00 HKD

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Yongzheng Year 7 (1729) Protocol submission in to the emperor by commander of Kansu. Cover made by silk.

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Lot 5

14,000.00 HKD

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Qianlong Year 10 (1745) Resume of officials for interview by the emperor, submitted by the Minister of Officials. With annotation by the

Qianlong Year 10 (1745) Resume of officials for interview by the emperor, submitted by the Minister of Officials. With annotation by the emperor.乾隆十年（1745）由吏部尚書張廷玉上呈之引見折，帶有皇帝點評。

Lot 6

8,000.00 HKD

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Jiaqing Year Submission to the emperor, requesting to return to Peking although a criminal case was not solved. With annotation from the

Jiaqing Year Submission to the emperor, requesting to return to Peking although a criminal case was not solved. With annotation from the emperor expressing his dissapointment.嘉慶年間硃批奏折之附片。內容為奏辦建昌案未了回京事。帶有皇帝硃批表達其失望之意。

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Lot 7

9,500.00 HKD

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Daoguang Year 16 (1836) Submission to the emperor by the Acting Commander of Haitan, Fukien. The content was about the handover of duty

Daoguang Year 16 (1836) Submission to the emperor by the Acting Commander of Haitan, Fukien. The content was about the handover of duty before returning to Peking. With annotation by the emperor.道光十六年（1836）福建海壇總兵滿漢文題本，內容有關交接職務。帶有皇帝硃批。

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Lot 8

6,000.00 HKD

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Xianfeng Year 8 (1858) Cover of submission by the Minister of Rites to the emperor. The submission was read by the emperor and resealed

Xianfeng Year 8 (1858) Cover of submission by the Minister of Rites to the emperor. The submission was read by the emperor and resealed with the cover on which the emperor would sign. It reflects the importance of the submission.咸豐八年（1858）禮部奏摺外封，上有咸豐皇帝花押。皇帝批閱此奏摺後重裝入外封，並簽署以保密，可見此奏摺甚為重要。

Lot 9

3,400.00 HKD

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Tongzhi Year 2 (1864) Submission to the emperor by the Viceroy of Jehol. The content was to report there are sufficient horses for military

Tongzhi Year 2 (1864) Submission to the emperor by the Viceroy of Jehol. The content was to report there are sufficient horses for military and Yizhan use. With annotation from Ministry of War as acknowledgement.同治二年（1864）由熱河都統上呈之硃批奏批，內容為報告馬匹狀況良好，足夠驛站使用。帶有兵部墨批表示知道。

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Lot 10

2,000.00 HKD

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Tongzhi Year 7 (1868) Cabinet memo to the Acting Viceroy of Szechuan, advising that his submssion to the emperor was retained at the Royal

Tongzhi Year 7 (1868) Cabinet memo to the Acting Viceroy of Szechuan, advising that his submssion to the emperor was retained at the Royal Court.同治七年（1868）內閣知會署四川總督崇實，告知其“奏摺一件奉旨留中”。

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Lot 11

4,000.00 HKD

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Guangxu Year 29 (1903) Submission to the emperor from the Minister of War. The content was about the promotion of officers in Chekiang. As

Guangxu Year 29 (1903) Submission to the emperor from the Minister of War. The content was about the promotion of officers in Chekiang. As Guangxu was placed under virtual house arrest at the Yingtai, approval was marked by the minister.光緒二十九年（1903）兵部漢文奏摺，內容為浙江武官補用事。由於光緒帝被囚瀛台，故由臣代批。

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Lot 12

7,000.00 HKD

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ca 1890 Protocol submission to the Empress Dowager by Yuluxingsheng. With annotation's of Empress Dowager in Manchu.

ca 1890 Protocol submission to the Empress Dowager by Yuluxingsheng. With annotation's of Empress Dowager in Manchu.約1890年由裕祿興升向慈禧太后請安折，帶有慈禧太后滿文硃批。

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Lot 13

6,000.00 HKD

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

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

Lot 14

7,000.00 HKD

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Xuantong Year 1 (1909) Royal appointment of a director in the Ministry of Communications, countersigned by the senior ministers of the

Xuantong Year 1 (1909) Royal appointment of a director in the Ministry of Communications, countersigned by the senior ministers of the Cabinet. With the seal of the Regent applied for approval.宣統元年（1909）任命郵傳部左參議之欽命，帶有軍機大臣連署，鈐“監國攝政王”章。

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Lot 15

3,200.00 HKD

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1922 Payment record of 2000 teals of silver to the Royal Consort Jingyi. After being expelled from the Forbidden City, the Royal Family

1922 Payment record of 2000 teals of silver to the Royal Consort Jingyi. After being expelled from the Forbidden City, the Royal Family resided in the foreign settlement in Tientsin.1922年總管內務府大臣交敬懿皇貴紀之銀清摺，上有經辦官員署名。在被逐出紫禁城後，溥儀一家居位天津租界內。

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Lot 16

1,100.00 HKD

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1909-11. Letter wallet to hold the Submission to the Emperor while in audience with the Emperor. Inscribed with birthdays of the Emperor

1909-11. Letter wallet to hold the Submission to the Emperor while in audience with the Emperor. Inscribed with birthdays of the Emperor Xuantong (the Last Emperor) and his Queen Mother to remind them of court protocol.宣統朝，奏褶護書，羊皮封套，用以携帶奏摺上朝，雋刻了皇上和皇太后生辰，需穿蟒服。有破損。

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Lot 17

1,500.00 HKD

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1909. Ministry of Protocol Postal Memo to the Ministry of the Army regarding express delivery of official mail to the Viceroy of Three

1909. Ministry of Protocol Postal Memo to the Ministry of the Army regarding express delivery of official mail to the Viceroy of Three Northern Provinces (Manchuria) in Mukden, impressed with Grand Seal of the Ministry.宣統元年，禮部片行陸軍部，為外發東三省總督公文一角事。

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Lot 18

4,800.00 HKD

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Year 21 (1895) Official cover from the Belgian Legation Chian to the Minister of the Department of Foreign Affairs, frankless, applied with

Year 21 (1895) Official cover from the Belgian Legation Chian to the Minister of the Department of Foreign Affairs, frankless, applied with Belgian Legation circular seal in red on front and back. 2007 (Nov) ZurichAsia, lot 1025.光緒二十一年（1895）大比欽差駐劄中華便宜行事秉權大臣寄總理各國事務大臣。大型公文封，正背鈐“大比欽差駐紮中華便宜行事秉權大臣”官印及比利時駐華公使圓戳。2007.11 蘇黎世亞洲，拍品號1025。