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China Picture postcards

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China Picture postcards

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China Picture postcards

Lot 286

1,900 HKD

Sold

A group of 20 China view PPC, showing different buildings, local people, fortress of foreign troops etc. All unused.

A group of 20 China view PPC, showing different buildings, local people, fortress of foreign troops etc. All unused.一組20件中國風光明信片，展示了建築、當地居民及外國軍營等，均未實寄。

Collections and Lots Asia Picture postcards

Lot 287

300 HKD

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A group of 6 postcards with relief of British Indian, Dutch, Japanese, Siam and Hong Kong coinage. All unused.

A group of 6 postcards with relief of British Indian, Dutch, Japanese, Siam and Hong Kong coinage. All unused.一組六張帶有英印、荷蘭、日本、暹羅及香港錢幣浮雕之明信片，均未使用。

China Picture postcards

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China Picture postcards

Lot 288

800 HKD

Live

Early Korea view PPC in a group of 24, partly coloured, applied with commemorative cds or commerically used.

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Lot 289

1,200 HKD

Live

Early Japan view PPC in a group of 34, including 2 wood postcards which are rather scarce.

Lot 290

1,700 HKD

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"Dr. Sun Yat-sen and his wife" picture postcard, unused. Plus a pictorial of dynasties of China. Interesting and historical.

"Dr. Sun Yat-sen and his wife" picture postcard, unused. Plus a pictorial of dynasties of China. Interesting and historical.孫中山及其夫人合照之圖片明信片，未使用。另附一幅中國歷史係統圖。有趣。

Lot 747

1,000 HKD

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A group of about 19 sets of modern Chinese city view PPC, including Canton, Wuhan, Lanchow, Peking etc. All with original package.

A group of about 19 sets of modern Chinese city view PPC, including Canton, Wuhan, Lanchow, Peking etc. All with original package.一組約19套新中國城市及景點風光明信片，包含廣州、武漢、北京等地，均含原封。

China Picture postcards

Lot 748

1,800 HKD

Live

A collection of 21 view PPC in the theme of Suez Canal, partly coloured or commercially used. Excellent material for exhibition.

A collection of 21 view PPC in the theme of Suez Canal, partly coloured or commercially used. Excellent material for exhibition.一組21張以蘇伊士運河為題之風光明信片，部分為彩色或實寄。組集之良好材料。

Lot 749

2,600 HKD

Live

A collection of 32 view PPC in the theme of Panama Canal, partly coloured or commercially used. Excellent material for exhibition.

A collection of 32 view PPC in the theme of Panama Canal, partly coloured or commercially used. Excellent material for exhibition.一組32張以巴拿馬運河為題之風光明信片，部分為彩色或實寄。組集之良好材料。

Lot 752

3,000 HKD

Live

A picture postcard of White Star Liner Titanic, plus a lettersheet printed with image of the Olympic-class ocean liner. Very historical.

A picture postcard of White Star Liner Titanic, plus a lettersheet printed with image of the Olympic-class ocean liner. Very historical.印有鐵達尼號在冰山中巡航之圖片明信片，未使用。另附一份印有奧林匹克級郵輪圖案之信紙。極具歷史意義。

China Picture postcards

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Lot 1001

500 HKD

Sold

A group of 6 Simla, Darjeeling, Jalapahar and Kurseong view PPC.

China

Lot 1066

400 HKD

Live

A pair of 4 picture postcards showing buildings in Simla, including Viceregal lodge, Foreign Office, Lower Bazaar and GPO. All unused. Very

A pair of 4 picture postcards showing buildings in Simla, including Viceregal lodge, Foreign Office, Lower Bazaar and GPO. All unused. Very Fine.一組四張西姆拉風光明信片，展示了總督官邸、外務部、郵政總局及市集，均未使用，上品。

Lot 1501

1,500 HKD

Live

1909 (27 Apr) "Signing of the Nankin Treaty" scene picture postcard, from Hong Kong to USA, f.w. KEVII 4c, tied by Victoria cds.

1909 (27 Apr) "Signing of the Nankin Treaty" scene picture postcard, from Hong Kong to USA, f.w. KEVII 4c, tied by Victoria cds. Historical.1909.4.27 “簽署南京條約”圖案明信片自香港寄美國，貼愛德華七世4仙，銷維多利亞日戳。極具歷史意義。

China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

China Picture postcards

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China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

China Picture postcards

China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

Lot 1657

300 HKD

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1943 The Great East Asian War postcard set of 3. All unused.

1943年大東亞戰爭紀念報國葉書共3張，未使用。

China Picture postcards

Lot 1713

400 HKD

Live

A group of 5 vintage picture postcards in the theme of 1919 Peace Celebration, showing the view of Queen's Road East (Daibutsu Company is

A group of 5 vintage picture postcards in the theme of 1919 Peace Celebration, showing the view of Queen's Road East (Daibutsu Company is seen), Wellington Barracks, Alexandra Building (Alexandra House now), Hongkong Hotel (The Landmark now) and Cricket Ground etc. All unused and partly coloured. Scarce. Good materials for thematic and postcard collection.一組五張以1919年歐戰和平紀念日為題之早期明信片，展示了皇后大道東（可見大佛洋行）、威靈頓兵房、亞歷山大行（現時歷山大廈）、香港大酒店（現時置地廣場）、及木球會等。均未使用，部分上色。有趣難得之題材，適合主題類及明信片類郵集。

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Lot 1714

300 HKD

Live

A group of 3 vintage picture postcards in the theme of British Empire Exhibition in Hong Kong. All unused and partly coloured. In 1924 and

A group of 3 vintage picture postcards in the theme of British Empire Exhibition in Hong Kong. All unused and partly coloured. In 1924 and 1925, the British Empire Exhibition was held in London to promote cooperation within the British Empire. Hong Kong took part, with its own exhibition area - the Hong Kong Section - which was the largest comprehensive showcase of Hong Kong to take place in Britain during the colonial era. Good materials for thematic and postcard collection.一組三張以1924至1925年“英京賽會”香港展區為題之早期明信片。均未使用，部分上色。1924至1925年，倫敦舉辦了大英帝國博覽會（時稱“英京賽會”），以推動大英帝國內的合作。香港於專屬展區參展，是在殖民地統治期間，香港在英國進行的最大型綜合展覽。有趣難得之題材，適合主題類及明信片類郵集。

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China Picture postcards

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Lot 1715

400 HKD

Sold

A pair of Shanghai Local Post formular card, printed with Hong Kong and Singapore view respectively. Unused. Scarce in this format.

A pair of Shanghai Local Post formular card, printed with Hong Kong and Singapore view respectively. Unused. Scarce in this format.一對上海工部郵局明信片，分別印有香港及新加坡風光。未使用。

China Picture postcards

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China Picture postcards

Lot 1716

300 HKD

Live

1904 (11 Mar) Victoria Harbour view PPC, showing HMS Tamar at left side, from Hong Kong to Germany, applied with Kowloon Branch cds. F.w.

1904 (11 Mar) Victoria Harbour view PPC, showing HMS Tamar at left side, from Hong Kong to Germany, applied with Kowloon Branch cds. F.w. KEVII 5c, tied by Victoria cds. f.w. Victoria cds. Arrived Munchen (6 Apr). Nice PPC of HMS Tamar. Commerical usage from Kowloon branch even elevates the piece.1904.3.11 維港風光明信片，左方可見添馬艦，由香港寄德國，鈐九龍分局始發日戳。貼愛德華七世5仙，銷維多利亞日戳。4.6抵慕尼黑。添馬艦見於明信片上本已難得，實寄更是少見。

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Lot 1717

1,200 HKD

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A group of 17 vintage picture postcards in the theme of Victoria Harbour, partly showing the Kowloon Peninsula from Hong Kong Island view.

A group of 17 vintage picture postcards in the theme of Victoria Harbour, partly showing the Kowloon Peninsula from Hong Kong Island view. Mostly unused and coloured. Good materials for thematic and postcard collection.一組十七張以維港為題之早期明信片，部分展示了從港島眺望九龍的景色。大多未使用並上色。適合主題類及明信片類郵集。