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Lot 1584

2,800 HKD

Live

1885 Hong Kong (18 Jun) to India, f.w. Hong Kong QV 96c + 2c at top right and 10c for late fee at bottom left, tied by B62 obliterator,

1885 Hong Kong (18 Jun) to India, f.w. Hong Kong QV 96c + 2c at top right and 10c for late fee at bottom left, tied by B62 obliterator, alongside with Hong Kong cds. Showing "pr Str Brindisi" annotation. Arrived Bombay (9 Jul). Damage at cover left and edges but does not affect stamp and postmark.1885.6.18 香港寄印度，右上貼香港維多利亞女皇像96仙 + 10仙，左下貼10仙作遲遞費用，銷B62殺手戳，旁鈐香港日戳。寫有“pr Str Brindisi”批示。7.9抵孟買。封左方及邊沿有損但不影響郵票郵戳。

Lot 1586

2,000 HKD

Live

1899 (8 April) a French mail from Hong Kong to Germany endorsed by “PER FRENCH MAIL” printed letter in purple, franked with HKQV 20c

1899 (8 April) a French mail from Hong Kong to Germany endorsed by “PER FRENCH MAIL” printed letter in purple, franked with HKQV 20c ovpt on 30c green, 10c brown red, both tied by French octagonal d.s. of “LIGNE N PAQ. FR. No.4 / 8 AVRIL 99”, HK forwarder cachet “SIEMSSER & CO. HONG KONG” in purple. The mail is sent with late fee 10c. On the reverse side, Bockenem, Germany arrival c.d.s. (7 May). An unusual French mail in use of LIGNE N PAQ. No.4 as the direct cancellation date stamps plus the feature of Late Fee Paid.1899.4.8 香港寄德國，批注要求經法國郵船，貼20仙 + 10仙，銷法國郵船N線4號日戳。另見Simesser & Co. 洋信局戳。以法國郵船戳銷香港票，並付遞付費用，少見。

Hong Kong

China

Lot 1587

1,000 HKD

Live

A group of four French mails separately to Milan, Cairo and Constantinople 1896 (12 May) cover from Hong Kong to Milan Italy, franked with

A group of four French mails separately to Milan, Cairo and Constantinople 1896 (12 May) cover from Hong Kong to Milan Italy, franked with a HK QV 20c ovpt 30c in green tied by Hong Kong c.d.s. and another cancellation adjacent, with a French octagonal d.s. “LIGNE N PAQ. FR. No.2 / 13 MAI 96”. 1890 (9 Oct) cover from Hong Kong to Cairo Egypt, franked with a HK QV 10c green cancelled by “B62” obliterator and a corresponding HK index A c.d.s (9 Oct) and a French octagonal d.s. “LIGNE N PAQ. FR. No.7”. 1900 (12 March) a commercial picture post card from Hong Kong to Constantinople, franked with a HK QV 4c cancelled by Hong Kong Index F c.d.s. (10 March), adjacent cancelled by “LIGNE N PAQ. FR. No.10”, and the transit c.d.s. “PORT SAID EGYPTE / 4 AVRIL 00”. 1909 (3 Aug) cover from Hong Kong to Rouen, France, franked with a HK KE 10c blue cancelled directly with a French octagonal d.s. “LIGNE N PAQ. FR. No.3”, adjacent with another Ligne N octagonal cancellation. A good mail with direct use of French Ligne N cancellation applied to HK stamps.一組四件法文封片，分別寄米蘭、開羅及君士坦丁堡。

China

Hong Kong

China

Lot 1590

1,000 HKD

Live

1905 Philippines (1 May) to Italy via Hong Kong. Picture postcard, f.w. Presidential issue ovpt. PHILIPPINES 2c, tied by Manila duplex d.s.

1905 Philippines (1 May) to Italy via Hong Kong. Picture postcard, f.w. Presidential issue ovpt. PHILIPPINES 2c, tied by Manila duplex d.s. In combination with HongKong QV 2c, tied by "PAID" cachet, along with Victoria (6 May) transit cds1905.5.1 菲律賓經香港寄意大利。圖片明信片，貼總統像加蓋菲律賓2分，銷馬尼拉雙聯日戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像2仙，銷PAID橫戳，旁見維多利亞5.6中轉戳。

Hong Kong

Lot 1592

1,500 HKD

Live

1900-1920s a group of 5 covers from Hong Kong to USA covers, showcasing Victoria and Hong Kong Webb type Ii, K, Li and S cds.

1900-1920s a group of 5 covers from Hong Kong to USA covers, showcasing Victoria and Hong Kong Webb type Ii, K, Li and S cds.1900至1920年代一組五件香港寄美國封，展示了維多利亞 / 香港Webb Ii、K、Li及S型日戳。

Lot 1594

700 HKD

Live

An assorted group of 4 covers and postcards, f.w. Hong Kong QV, KEVII, KGV and QEII issues, showcasing West Branch, Taipo and Kowloon

An assorted group of 4 covers and postcards, f.w. Hong Kong QV, KEVII, KGV and QEII issues, showcasing West Branch, Taipo and Kowloon Branch cds etc.一組四件香港封片，貼維多利亞女皇、愛德華七世、佐治五世及伊利莎白二世票，銷西分局、大埔、九龍分局等日戳。

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Lot 1606

6,500 HKD

Live

1905 (10 Mar) Hong Kong QV 10c stationery cover (size H, 5 x 8 inch) with surch insurance fee 25c to $2.5, from Dutch Cosulate to Borneo,

1905 (10 Mar) Hong Kong QV 10c stationery cover (size H, 5 x 8 inch) with surch insurance fee 25c to $2.5, from Dutch Cosulate to Borneo, uprated by KEVII 1c + 2x 4c + 10c + 2x 20c + 1 possible dropped stamp, tied by registered GPO cds. Transit N I Agent Singapore (16 Mar). Scarce usage of surch stationery cover, not to mention sending to Borneo.1905.3.10 香港維多利亞女皇像10仙掛號郵資封（size H 5 x 8 inch），保費加蓋改作25仙至2元5角，自荷蘭領事館寄婆羅州，加貼愛德華七世1仙 + 2x 4仙 + 10仙 + 2x 20仙 + 可能一枚掉票。3.16經新加坡代理。改值掛號封實寄本已少見，寄婆羅州更為難得。

Lot 1607

1,700 HKD

Live

1900 (13 Oct) Hong Kong QV 10c stationery cover (size K, 6 x 11-1/2 inch) to England, uprated by 2c in pair + 4x 10c, tied by Hong Kong

1900 (13 Oct) Hong Kong QV 10c stationery cover (size K, 6 x 11-1/2 inch) to England, uprated by 2c in pair + 4x 10c, tied by Hong Kong index C cds, alongside with registered label. Transit London (15 Nov). Arrived Salisbury (15 Nov). Eleven times rate example. 1900.10.13 香港維多利亞女皇像10仙掛號郵資封（size K 6 x 11-1/2 inch）寄英國，加貼愛德華七世2仙雙連 + 10仙x4，銷香港C字日戳，旁貼掛號標籤。11.15經倫敦，同日抵Salisbury。十一倍郵資例子。

Hong Kong

Lot 1613

600 HKD

Live

1903 and 1906 a pair of PPC from Hong Kong to Europe, f.w. QV 4c and KEVII 2c in pair respectively. One with Kowloon Branch origin cds.

1903 and 1906 a pair of PPC from Hong Kong to Europe, f.w. QV 4c and KEVII 2c in pair respectively. One with Kowloon Branch origin cds.1903及1906年一對香港寄歐洲之圖片明信片，分別貼維多利亞女皇像4仙及愛德華七世2仙雙連。當中一件鈐九龍分局始發日戳。

Lot 1615

700 HKD

Live

1906 Hong Kong (18 Oct) to France. Port Arthur view PPC, f.w. Hong Kong KEVII 4c, tied by Victoria cds., along with scarce Webb type D /

1906 Hong Kong (18 Oct) to France. Port Arthur view PPC, f.w. Hong Kong KEVII 4c, tied by Victoria cds., along with scarce Webb type D / Proud type SL4 "Paquebot" marking.1906.10.18 香港寄法國。旅順圖片明信片，貼香港愛德華七世4仙，銷維多利亞日戳。旁鈐少見之Webb D型 / Proud SL4型“Paquebot”橫戳。

Lot 1622

6,000 HKD

Live

1920 Hong Kong (29 Jul) to Scotland, sent “Per Empress of Asia via Canada”, f.w. Hong Kong KGV 4c, tied by Kowloon Branch Webb type C

1920 Hong Kong (29 Jul) to Scotland, sent “Per Empress of Asia via Canada”, f.w. Hong Kong KGV 4c, tied by Kowloon Branch Webb type C cds., alongside with framed “TOO LATE” cachet. On reverse with Hong Kong (29 Jul) cds. Very late usage of framed “TOO LATE” cachet.1920.7.29 香港寄蘇格蘭，寫有“Per Empress of Asia via Canada”批示，貼香港佐治五世4仙，銷九龍分局Webb C型日戳，旁鈐帶框“TOO LATE”指示戳。背面另鈐香港同日中轉戳。極晚之“TOO LATE”橫戳使用例子。

Lot 1627

3,800 HKD

Live

1933 (23 May) Hong Kong local, applied with "BRITISH EMPIRE FAIR" h.s. and Webb type I postage paid cds.1933.5.23

1933 (23 May) Hong Kong local, applied with "BRITISH EMPIRE FAIR" h.s. and Webb type I postage paid cds.1933.5.23 香港本埠，鈐“英國國貨展覽會”橫戳及香港已付Webb I型日戳。

Lot 1630

4,000 HKD

Live

1930s a group of 16 Hong Kong and Macao FFCs. Mostly 1937 (Apr) Hong Kong/Macau - USA first flight while others include 1938 Kunming-Hong

1930s a group of 16 Hong Kong and Macao FFCs. Mostly 1937 (Apr) Hong Kong/Macau - USA first flight while others include 1938 Kunming-Hong Kong first flight.1930年代一組16件港澳首航封，大多為1937年4月之港澳-美國首航，另見1938年之昆明-香港首航。

Lot 1631

500 HKD

Live

1937 (26 Apr) Pan American Airways Hong Kong-San Francisco FFC, f.w. Hong Kong KGV $5, tied by Hong Kong GPO Registered cds. Although this

1937 (26 Apr) Pan American Airways Hong Kong-San Francisco FFC, f.w. Hong Kong KGV $5, tied by Hong Kong GPO Registered cds. Although this FFC is rather common, the franking of KGV $5 is quite unusual.1937.4.26 泛美航空香港-三藩市首航封，貼香港佐治五世5元，銷香港總局掛號日戳。雖然此首航封頗為常見，但貼用佐治五世5元較難得。

Lot 1633

600 HKD

Live

1940s a group of 4 Hong Kong airmail covers, all f.w. KGVI issues. One cover applied with scarce Proud type AM18 "BY AIR TO OFFICE OF

1940s a group of 4 Hong Kong airmail covers, all f.w. KGVI issues. One cover applied with scarce Proud type AM18 "BY AIR TO OFFICE OF EXCHANGE ONLY" cachet.1940年代一組四件香港航空封，均貼佐治六世票。當中一件鈐少見之Proud AM18型“BY AIR TO OFFICE OF EXCHANGE ONLY”指示橫戳。

Hong Kong

China Japanese Occupation

Lot 1642

1,000 HKD

Live

1938 (11 Jan) Postal Fiscal issue 4th series (Yang F12) and 1949 (10 Oct) 75th Anniv of UPU (Yang C19-22) FDC each, tied by Victoria and

1938 (11 Jan) Postal Fiscal issue 4th series (Yang F12) and 1949 (10 Oct) 75th Anniv of UPU (Yang C19-22) FDC each, tied by Victoria and Kowloon cds respectively.1938.1.11 印花稅票改作郵票第四組（楊目F12）及1949.10.10萬國郵盟七十五週年（楊目C19-22）首日封各一件，分別銷維多利亞及九龍日戳。

Hong Kong

China Japanese Occupation

Lot 1644

2,000 HKD

Live

1938 Hong Kong (3 Jun) to Canada, f.w. Coronation 4c, tied by Victoria cds with time slug "1:30", along with "RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE 1

1938 Hong Kong (3 Jun) to Canada, f.w. Coronation 4c, tied by Victoria cds with time slug "1:30", along with "RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE 1 CENTS" and circled T mark. Additional KGVI 1c stamp was affixed and tied by cds with time slug ""4:00". Abovementioned due mark was therefore crossed out by pencil. The cover was then delivered successfully. Very interesting example of supplementary franking.1938.6.3 香港寄加拿大，貼加冕4分，銷維多利亞日戳（時間為1:30）。旁鈐“RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE 1 CENTS”及帶圈T章，故加貼佐治六世1分補資，並於4:00再銷維多利亞日戳。欠資指示章因而被鉛筆劃去。十分有趣難得之同日內補資重寄例子。

China Japanese Occupation

Lot 1647

1,000 HKD

Live

1940 and 1941 a pair of WWII covers to/from Hong Kong, former addressing to Macau via Hong Kong, applied wih Egytian "M" censor mark and

1940 and 1941 a pair of WWII covers to/from Hong Kong, former addressing to Macau via Hong Kong, applied wih Egytian "M" censor mark and Hong Kong type 3A reseal label. Latter applied with type 7C "NOT OPENED BY CENSOR" mark.1940及1941年一對往來香港之二戰時期封，前者經香港寄澳門，鈐埃及“M”字檢查圓戳，在港檢查並以3A型封條重封。後者蓋有7C型“NOT OPENED BY CENSOR”指示戳。