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Lot 1526

7,000 HKD

Live

1849 England (24 Apr) to Captain Edmund Mowbray Lyons onboard HMS Pilot, Hong Kong. Entire letter, sent “By overland India Mail”,

1849 England (24 Apr) to Captain Edmund Mowbray Lyons onboard HMS Pilot, Hong Kong. Entire letter, sent “By overland India Mail”, applied with London PAID origin d.s. and Hong Kong double-arc (13 Jun) arrival cds. with Original 4 page letter & detailed research notes of Captain Lyons.Also included is a biographical dossier on Captain Edmund Mowbray Lyons, showing his service record from 1825 to his death in action at Sebastopol in 1855. Lyons was the son of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, one of Britain’s most celebrated naval commanders of the Crimean War. At the time of this letter, Captain Lyons commanded H.M.S. Pilot on the East Indies & China Station, making this a highly desirable piece of early Hong Kong naval postal history. 1849.4.24 英國寄香港之英軍軍艦Pilot號Capt. Lyons，寫有“By overland India Mail”，鈐倫敦已付始發日戳及6.13香港雙弧到達戳。附謄寫內容，大致有關皇家海軍在粵港一帶之活動。

Hong Kong

Lot 1527

1,500 HKD

Live

1858 England (7 Aug) to Royal Engineers, Hong Kong, f.w. QV 6d, tied by Guernsey duplex d.s. Showing "via Southampton" annotation. Transit

1858 England (7 Aug) to Royal Engineers, Hong Kong, f.w. QV 6d, tied by Guernsey duplex d.s. Showing "via Southampton" annotation. Transit London (19 Aug). Arrived Hong Kong (9 Oct) with double-arc cds.1858.8.7 英國寄香港皇家工兵，貼維多利亞女皇像6便士，銷Guernsey雙聯日戳。寫有“via Southampton”。8.19經倫敦。10.9抵香港，鈐雙弧日戳。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Hong Kong Cancellations and seals

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 1528

1,500 HKD

Live

Great Britain to Hong Kong - Forwarded to Naval Commander via Crawle & Co. 18 February 1858, a letter franked with 6x 1d red Queen

Great Britain to Hong Kong - Forwarded to Naval Commander via Crawle & Co. 18 February 1858, a letter franked with 6x 1d red Queen Victoria Line-Engraved stamps, each tied by the "529" barred oval cancel, routing endorsed "Via Southampton" at upper left. The cover is addressed to Vaughan T. Daves Esq., Commander of the "Arrow,", care of Messer. P.H. Cawle & Co., Hong Kong, China. A forwarding agent often held or redirected naval and commercial correspondence to foreign residents or officers serving in China. This cover was addressed to Commander Vaughan T. Daves, then in command of the HMS Arrow, a prominent vessel notably triggered the Second Opium War, which is known as the Arrow Incident broken out in October 1856. On the reverse side, cancelled by double arc Hong Kong c.d.s. (4 AP 1858), and UK's MILFORD (FE 18, 1853), and LONDON dispatch c.d.s. (FE 19, 58) in red color.英國寄香港 - 轉交亞羅號海軍指揮官,經 Cawle & Co. 轉遞 1858年2月18日寄出,信封貼用維多利亞女王一便士紅色線雕郵票六枚,均銷以「529」橫條數字格線銷戳。左上角手寫註明「Via Southampton」鄭路。信件地址為: 中國香港轉交 P.H. Cawle & Co., 「亞羅號」艦長Vaughan T. Daves 閣下。Cawle & Co. 為十九世紀中期駐香港的英資轉運代理商,專責接收、暫存或再轉遞海軍及商業信函,予派駐華之外籍居民與軍官。信封背面蓋有:香港雙圈日戳(1858年4月4日);英國MILFORD 日戳(1858年2 月18日);倫敦紅色發信日戳(1858年2月19日)。本件郵品收件人為Vaughan T. Daves 艦長,當時為英國皇家海軍亞羅號艦 HMS Arrow 指揮官。HMS Arrow 於1856年10月在廣州引發著名的「亞羅號事件」,成為第二次鴉片戰爭爆發的導火線,歷史意義重大。

Hong Kong Cancellations and seals

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cancellations and seals

Lot 1529

2,500 HKD

Live

1862 and 1864 a pair of concessionary covers from the British Navy member in China to England via Marseilles, f.w. QV stamps in value of 6d

1862 and 1864 a pair of concessionary covers from the British Navy member in China to England via Marseilles, f.w. QV stamps in value of 6d and 10d respectively. As the rate for military personnel was 6d (via Southampton) or 10d (via Marseilles), the 6d cover was preculiar.1862及1864年一對英國海軍成員由香港經馬賽寄英國，分別貼維多利女皇像票合6便士及10便士。優軍郵資為正常郵資一半，若經修咸頓為6便士，經馬賽為10便士。貼用6便士者耐人尋味。

Hong Kong

Lot 1530

3,000 HKD

Live

1850 USA (20 May) to Batavia via Hong Kong and London. Entire letter, rated "1/4", "2/4", applied with Hong Kong (22 Jul) transit cds and

1850 USA (20 May) to Batavia via Hong Kong and London. Entire letter, rated "1/4", "2/4", applied with Hong Kong (22 Jul) transit cds and "SHIPLETTER VICTORIA HONGKONG" cachet. Then carried privately to London (27 Sep) but the postage from Britain to Batavia was yet to be collected and applied with "Detained for Postage" cachet. After the postage was settled, it was sent to Batavia (25 Feb 1851).1850.5.20 美國經香港和倫敦寄巴達維亞。郵簡，寫有“1/4”及“2/4”郵資，鈐香港7.22中轉戳及維多利亞船信橫戳。隨後私人送遞至倫敦（9.27），因未付英國至海外郵資而蓋有“Detained for Postage”橫戳。郵資付訖後寄至巴達維亞（1851.2.25）。

Lot 1531

2,600 HKD

Live

1853 Smith King & Co, Shanghai (4 Aug) to Currie Dale & Co. in London. Entire letter, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “2/2”

1853 Smith King & Co, Shanghai (4 Aug) to Currie Dale & Co. in London. Entire letter, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “2/2” in black ink; alongside with scarce “SHIPLETTER / VICTORIA HONG KONG” cachet. Transit Hong Kong (13 Aug). Arrived London (15 Oct). This letter is mostly reporting the updates on business which was severly affected as the writer “hear from the North that the rebellion is propering very favourably...” The writer was probabsly refering to the Nian Rebellion or the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.1853.8.4 上海Smith King & Co.寄倫敦Currie Dale & Co.，郵簡，正面寫有“via Marseiles”字樣及黑色“2/2”郵資字樣，旁蓋少見之“SHIPLETTER / VICTORIA HONG KONG”船信戳記。8.13經香港，10.15抵倫敦。此信內容是交代備受戰事打擊的生意狀況。作者寫道﹕“根據來自北方的消息，叛亂愈演愈烈，形勢日益佔優…”作者此處所指的叛亂應是指捻亂或太平天國。

Lot 1532

7,000 HKD

Live

1850-1860s a group of 10 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, I, L and N. Very

1850-1860s a group of 10 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, I, L and N. Very comprehensive. Please view. 1850至1860年代一組10件蓋有各式計費戳記之郵簡，包括Webb B、G 、H、I、L及N型。十分豐富齊全，請預覽。。十分豐富齊全，請預覽。

Lot 1533

8,500 HKD

Live

1850-1860s a group of 13 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, I, L and N. Very

1850-1860s a group of 13 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, I, L and N. Very comprehensive. Please view. 1850至1860年代一組13件蓋有各式計費戳記之郵簡，包括Webb B、G 、H、I、L及N型。十分豐富齊全，請預覽。

Lot 1534

12,000 HKD

Live

1850-1860s a group of 16 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, L and N. Very

1850-1860s a group of 16 entire letters showcasing various types of accountancy marks, including Webb type B, G, H, L and N. Very comprehensive. Please view. 1850至1860年代一組16件蓋有各式計費戳記之郵簡，包括Webb B、G 、H、L及N型。十分豐富齊全，請預覽。

Lot 1535

20,000 HKD

Live

1868 USA (2 Jun) to Hong Kong. Western style cover, sent “via Marseilles & Suez”, f.w. US Presidential issue 24c in strip of 3 +

1868 USA (2 Jun) to Hong Kong. Western style cover, sent “via Marseilles & Suez”, f.w. US Presidential issue 24c in strip of 3 + 12c, tied by obliterator, alongside with Ridgefield cds. Transit New York (4 Jun), London. Showing extremely scarce Webb No. 1 double-ringed Hong Kong and Singapore Line Marine Sorter A h.s. It is the rarest type of Hong Kong and Singapore marine sorter with only 4 examples recorded by Webb. This cover predates the earliest record of Webb. 1868.6.2 美國寄香港。西式封，寫有“via Marseilles & Suez”，貼美國總統像票24分三連 + 12分，銷殺手戳，旁鈐Ridgefield 日戳。6.4經紐約，隨後經倫敦。另鈐極珍罕之Webb 1號香港新加坡海上分揀A字雙圈圓戳。此為最珍罕的香港新加坡海上分揀戳，Webb記錄僅有四例。此例比Webb的最早記錄更早。

Lot 1536

700 HKD

Live

1897 (15 Mar) Britain QV 1d PSC from London to Amoy, tied by London cds. Transit with Singapore-to-Hong Kong marine sorter (11 Apr),

1897 (15 Mar) Britain QV 1d PSC from London to Amoy, tied by London cds. Transit with Singapore-to-Hong Kong marine sorter (11 Apr), Arrived Amoy BPO (18 Apr). 1897.3.15 英國維多利亞女皇像1便士郵資片，自倫敦寄廈門，銷倫敦日戳。4.11鈐新加坡至香港海上分揀戳。4.18抵廈門英局。

Lot 1538

700 HKD

Live

1907 Sweden (27 Nov) to Pakhoi. Gothenburg view PPC, f.w. Swedish 5ore in pair, tied by Gothenburg meter stamp. Transit with Webb No. 4

1907 Sweden (27 Nov) to Pakhoi. Gothenburg view PPC, f.w. Swedish 5ore in pair, tied by Gothenburg meter stamp. Transit with Webb No. 4 Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (22 Dec). Arrived Pakhoi (11 Jan). Both origin and destination are scarce. 1907.11.27 瑞典寄北海。哥特堡風光明信片，貼瑞典票5歐爾雙連，銷哥特堡機戳。12.22鈐Webb 4號新加坡至香港海上分揀日戳。1.11抵北海。始發及目的地均罕。

Lot 1539

700 HKD

Live

1870 France (1 Jul) to North China Insurance Company, Hong Kong, f.w. Napoleon III 40c in pair, tied by 549 diamond of dots, alongside with

1870 France (1 Jul) to North China Insurance Company, Hong Kong, f.w. Napoleon III 40c in pair, tied by 549 diamond of dots, alongside with Boulogne cds, framed PD cachet and “via Marseilles” annotation. Transit Lyon-Marseilles (3 Jul), further transit with Webb No. 2 Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (3/11 Aug). Sarce example of marine sorter cds on French mail. 1870.7.1 法國寄香港North China Insurance Company，貼拿破崙三世40生丁雙連，銷549鑽石點戳，旁鈐Boulogne日戳、帶框 PS戳及“via Marseilles”批注。7.3經里昂-馬賽，另鈐8.3/11 Webb 2號新加坡至香港海上分揀日戳。海上分揀戳蓋於法國郵件上極少見。

Lot 1540

3,000 HKD

Live

1868 London (6 Nov) to Shanghai. Entire letter, sent“via Marseilles”, applied with London Street cds and Houghton, Smith & Co oval

1868 London (6 Nov) to Shanghai. Entire letter, sent“via Marseilles”, applied with London Street cds and Houghton, Smith & Co oval seal. Transit with Webb No. 6 Hong Kong to Shanghae Marine sorter (20/23 Dec).1868.11.6 倫敦寄上海。郵簡，寫有“via Marseilles”，鈐倫敦日戳及Houghton, Smith & Co橢圓形戳記。鈐Webb No. 6香港-上海海上分揀戳（12.20/23）。

Lot 1541

2,000 HKD

Live

1859 Hong Kong (14 Feb) to Prussia. Western style cover, rated “6” and “1/-”, applied with Webb type 6 crowned PAID AT HONGKONG

1859 Hong Kong (14 Feb) to Prussia. Western style cover, rated “6” and “1/-”, applied with Webb type 6 crowned PAID AT HONGKONG h.s. and type 7 Hong Kong double-arc cds (with serifs). Arrived Lseum (29 Mar).1859.2.14 香港寄普魯士。西式封，寫有“6”、“1/-”郵資字樣，鈐Webb 6型皇冠PAID AT HONGKONG戳記及7型香港雙弧日戳（帶襯線）。3.29抵Lesum。

Lot 1542

2,000 HKD

Live

1859 Hong Kong (15 Feb) to Prussia. Western style cover, sent “p Overland via Trieste”, applied with Webb type 6 crowned PAID AT

1859 Hong Kong (15 Feb) to Prussia. Western style cover, sent “p Overland via Trieste”, applied with Webb type 6 crowned PAID AT HONGKONG h.s. and type 7 Hong Kong double-arc cds with serifs. Transit Trieste (30 Mar). Arrived Altenburg. Nice postmark.1859.2.15 香港寄普魯士。西式封，寫有“p Overland via Trieste”，鈐Webb 6型皇冠PAID AT HONGKONG戳記及7型香港雙弧日戳（帶襯線）。3.30經的里雅斯特。抵Altenburg。郵戳出色。

Lot 1543

2,000 HKD

Live

1848 Hong Kong (30 Oct) to France. Outer wrapper, rated "90" and "1/-", applied with crowned PAID AT HONG KONG Webb type 8 cds and type 9

1848 Hong Kong (30 Oct) to France. Outer wrapper, rated "90" and "1/-", applied with crowned PAID AT HONG KONG Webb type 8 cds and type 9 Hong Kong double-arc cds. Arrived France.1848.10.30 香港寄法國。郵簡封套，寫有“90”及“1/-”郵資，鈐Webb 8型皇冠PAID AT HONGKONG戳記及9型香港雙弧日戳。抵法國。

Lot 1544

2,000 HKD

Live

1850 Manila (14 May) to Cadiz, Spain via Hong Kong. Entire letter, rated "3/2"" and "11R", applied with "PAID AT HONG KONG" Webb type 8 cds

1850 Manila (14 May) to Cadiz, Spain via Hong Kong. Entire letter, rated "3/2"" and "11R", applied with "PAID AT HONG KONG" Webb type 8 cds and Hong Kong double-arc cds. Transit London (24 Jul). Arrived Spain (3 Aug). 2010 (Jul) Interasia, lot 1839.1850.5.14 馬尼拉經香港寄西班牙。郵簡，見郵資“3/2”及“11R”，鈐Webb 8型皇冠香港已付日戳及香港雙弧日戳。7.24經倫敦。8.3抵西班牙。2010.7 Interasia，拍品號1839。