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China Imperial Post

Lot 195

4,000 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin (17 Sep) to England via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c + 20c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with

1903 Tientsin (17 Sep) to England via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c + 20c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with registered mark. Transit Newchwang (21 Sep). In combination with Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k in strip of 3, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (8 Sep), alongside with Russian registered label. Transit Chinese Eastern Railway line 262 (10 Sep) with scarce T&S type 1 serial 2 cds, Moscow (25 Sep). Arrived Trier (11 Oct). T&S stated that postal materials of line 262 during early 1900s are rare as only several loose stamps recorded. Rough edges.1903.9.17 天津經西伯利亞寄英國，貼蟠龍1角 + 2角，銷天津半切漢英日戳，旁鈐掛號章。9.21經牛莊。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比直三連，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（9.8），旁貼俄文掛號標籤。9.10經中東鐵路262線，鈐少見之T&S 1型2字日戳。9.25經莫斯科。10.11抵Trier。T&S指出，1900年代初中東鐵路262線之存世例子十分稀罕少見，其記錄中僅見數枚散票。封邊沿磨損。

Lot 196

2,600 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin (7 Sep) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. CIP 20c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with reigstered mark. In

1903 Tientsin (7 Sep) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. CIP 20c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with reigstered mark. In combination with Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k in pair, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (29 Aug), alongside with Russian registered label. Arrived Germany (4 Oct).1903.9.7 天津經西伯利亞寄德國，貼躍鯉2角，銷天津半切漢英日戳，旁鈐掛號章。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比雙連，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（8.29），旁貼俄文掛號標籤。10.4抵德國。

Lot 197

4,000 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin (Sep) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c x4 on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with

1903 Tientsin (Sep) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c x4 on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with registered mark. Transit Newchwang (14 Sep). In combination with Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k in block of 4, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (1 Sep), alongside with Russian registered label and R mark. Transit Chinesee Eastern Railway Line No. 262 (3 Sep) with scarce T&S type 1 serial 2 cds. Moscow (17 Sep). Arrived Koln (4 Oct). T&S stated that postal materials of line 262 during early 1900s are rare as only several loose stamps recorded.1903.9 天津經西伯利亞寄德國，背貼蟠龍1角4枚，銷天津半切漢英日戳，旁鈐掛號章。9.14經牛莊。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比四方連，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（9.1），旁見俄文掛號標籤及R章。9.3經中東鐵路262線，鈐少見之T&S 1型2字日戳。9.17經莫斯科。10.4抵科隆。T&S指出，1900年代初中東鐵路262線之存世例子十分稀罕少見，其記錄中僅見數枚散票。

Lot 198

2,200 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin (13 Jul) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c in pair on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds,

1903 Tientsin (13 Jul) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c in pair on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds, alongside with registered mark. Transit Newchwang (Jul). In combination with Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k in pair, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (3 Jul), along with Russian registered label. Transit Warsaw (21 Jul). Arrived Germany (4 Aug).1903.7.13 天津經西伯利亞寄德國，背貼蟠龍1角雙連，銷天津半切漢英日戳，另鈐掛號章。同月經牛莊。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比雙連，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（7.3），另貼俄文掛號標籤。7.21經華沙。8.4抵德國。

Lot 199

2,200 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin to Germany via Siberia, probably f.w. Chinese adhesive but dropped, alongwith Tientsin reigstered label. Transit Newchwang

1903 Tientsin to Germany via Siberia, probably f.w. Chinese adhesive but dropped, alongwith Tientsin reigstered label. Transit Newchwang (25 May). F.w. Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k x6 on front, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (12 May), along with Russian registered label. Arrived Germany (14 Jun).1903年天津經西伯利亞寄德國，應貼有中國票但掉落，鈐天津掛號章。5;25經牛莊。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比x6，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（5.12），另貼俄文掛號標籤。6.14抵德國。

Lot 200

2,600 HKD

Live

1903 Tientsin (28 Apr) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c + 20c in pair on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds.

1903 Tientsin (28 Apr) to Germany via Siberia, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c + 20c in pair on reverse, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds. Transit Newchwang (1 May). In combination with Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI 10k x5, tied by Inkow (Newchwang) Russian FPO No. 13 T&S type 1 cds (18 Apr), alongside with unusual handfilled Russian registered label. Arrived Germany (22 May).1903.4.28 天津經西伯利亞寄德國，背貼蟠龍1角 + 2角雙連，銷天津半切漢英日戳。5.1經牛莊。加貼軍徽圖加蓋KITAI 10戈比x5，銷營口（牛莊）俄軍13局T&S 1型日戳（4.18），另貼少見之手填俄文掛號標籤。5.22抵德國。

China Imperial Post

China Imperial Post Postage due stamps

Lot 201

1,000 HKD

Live

1899 Tientsin (4 Mar) to England. Small lady cover, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Pakua chop, along with Tientsin "Customs" removed cds.

1899 Tientsin (4 Mar) to England. Small lady cover, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Pakua chop, along with Tientsin "Customs" removed cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (6 Mar) with dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 2c, tied by Shanghai BPO (6 Mar) cds. Arrived Sunderland (10 Apr).1899.3.4 天津寄英國。小型封，貼蟠龍2分，銷八卦戳，另見天津挖海關日戳。3.6經上海清郵，鈐大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像2仙，銷上海英局3.6日戳。4.10抵新特蘭。

Lot 202

500 HKD

Live

1899 Peking (14 Sep) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon 1/2c x2 + 1c in srip of 3 + 2c in strip of 3 on both sides, tied by Peking bisected

1899 Peking (14 Sep) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon 1/2c x2 + 1c in srip of 3 + 2c in strip of 3 on both sides, tied by Peking bisected bilingual cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (28 Sep). In combination with Hong Kong QV 5c in pair, tied by Shanghai BPO (29 Sep). Transit Hong Kong (6 Oct), French paquebot Ligne N No. 5 (7 Oct). Arrived France (Nov).1899.9.14 北京寄法國，正背貼蟠龍半分x2 + 1分三連 + 2分三連，銷北京半切漢英日戳。9.28經上海清郵。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像5仙雙連，銷上海英局9.29日戳。10.6經香港，10.7經法國郵船N線5號。11月抵法國。

China Imperial Post Postage due stamps

China Imperial Post

China Imperial Post Postage due stamps

Lot 203

3,000 HKD

Live

1900 (Jul) Taxed cover to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 5c, tied by faint bisected cds. Transit Chefoo (15 Jul), Shanghai Chinese PO (20 Jul).

1900 (Jul) Taxed cover to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 5c, tied by faint bisected cds. Transit Chefoo (15 Jul), Shanghai Chinese PO (20 Jul). In combination QV 5c, tied by Shanghai BPO (20 Jul). Showing T mark and "DUE ____ CENTS" cachet with handwritten "5". Transit Seattle (9 Aug). Arrived Pottsville (14 Aug). Proper 1/2oz letter rate to UPU country should be 10c.1900.7 欠資封寄美國，貼蟠龍5分，銷模糊之半切日戳。7.15經煙台，7.20經上海清郵。加貼維多利亞女皇像5仙，銷上海英局同日日戳。鈐T章及“DUE ____ CENTS”橫戳（手寫“5”）。8.9經西雅圖。8.14抵Pottsville。寄萬國郵盟成員國之半盎司信函郵資應為1角。

China Imperial Post

China German PO

China Imperial Post

Lot 204

500 HKD

Live

1901 Tientsin (25 Feb) to England, f.w. Coiling Dragon 4c + 10c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (6

1901 Tientsin (25 Feb) to England, f.w. Coiling Dragon 4c + 10c, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (6 Mar). In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c, tied by SHanghai BPO (7 Mar) cds. Arrived England (9 Apr).1901.2.25 天津寄英國，貼蟠龍4分 + 1角，銷天津半切漢英日戳。3.6經上海清郵。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙，銷上海英局3.7日戳。4.9抵英國。

China Imperial Post

China German PO

Lot 205

2,000 HKD

Live

1901 Peking (27 Apr) to Germany. Registered cover, f.w. Litho Dragon and Coiling Dragon x12, in total of 30c, tied by oval Peking PO d.s,

1901 Peking (27 Apr) to Germany. Registered cover, f.w. Litho Dragon and Coiling Dragon x12, in total of 30c, tied by oval Peking PO d.s, along with scarce type 15-2-3 Peking handfilled registered mark. Transist Shanghai Chinese PO (2 May). In combination with Hong Kong QV 30c, tied by Shanghai BPO (7 May) cds. Arrived Germany (15 Jun). Nice Peking reigstered cover.1901.4.27 北京寄德國。掛號封，貼日本版及倫敦版蟠龍12枚，合3角，銷北京半切漢英日戳。另見罕見之15-2-3型北京手填英文掛號章。5.2經上海清郵。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像30仙，銷上海英局5.7日戳。6.15抵德國。出色之北京掛號封。

China German PO

Lot 206

5,000 HKD

Live

1903 Weihsien (27 May) to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Weihsien PO oval d.. Transit Kiaochow Chinese PO. In combination with

1903 Weihsien (27 May) to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Weihsien PO oval d.. Transit Kiaochow Chinese PO. In combination with German Kiaochow 10pf in pair, tied by Tsingtau German PO (31 May). Transit Nagasaki (8 Jun), Yokohama (10 Jun), San Francisco (26 Jun). Arrived Pittsburg (30 Jun).1903.5.27 濰縣寄美國，貼蟠龍1角，銷濰縣郵政局橢圓形日戳。經膠州中國郵局。加貼德佔膠州10芬尼雙連，銷青島德局5.31日戳。6.8經長崎，6.10經橫濱，6.26經三藩市。6.30抵匹茲堡。

China Imperial Post

China Shanghai

China Imperial Post

Lot 207

1,200 HKD

Live

1900 Shanghai (Jan) to Denmark, applied with Shanghai LPO origin cds on front. F.w. Coiling Dragon 5c in pair on reverse and French ovpt.

1900 Shanghai (Jan) to Denmark, applied with Shanghai LPO origin cds on front. F.w. Coiling Dragon 5c in pair on reverse and French ovpt. Chine 25c on front, tied by faint tombstone cancel and Shanghai French PO cds. Arrived Copenhagen (9 Feb). Nice example of joint delivery by three postal systems.1900年上海寄丹麥，鈐上海工部郵局始發日戳。正背貼蟠龍2分雙連及法國客郵25生丁，分別銷模糊之碑形戳及上海法局日戳。2.9抵哥本哈根。工部郵局、大清郵政及法國客郵合作投遞之出色例子。

Lot 208

1,200 HKD

Live

1900 Shanghai (1 Mar) to France. CIP 2nd print PSC, in combination with Coiling Dragon 4c and French ovpt. Chine 10c. Indicia tied by

1900 Shanghai (1 Mar) to France. CIP 2nd print PSC, in combination with Coiling Dragon 4c and French ovpt. Chine 10c. Indicia tied by Shanghai LPO cds while adhesive tied by Pakua chop and Shanghai French PO cds respectively. Arrived France (5 Apr). Nice example of joint delivery by three postal systems.1900.3.1 上海寄法國。大清第二版郵資片，加貼蟠龍4分及法國客郵10生丁。郵資圖銷上海工部郵局日戳，貼票分別銷八卦戳及上海法局日戳。4.5抵法國。工部郵局、大清郵政及法國客郵合作投遞之出色例子。

China Shanghai

China Imperial Post

China Shanghai

Lot 209

1,200 HKD

Live

1900 Shanghai (15 Aug) to Holland, applied with Shanghai LPO origin cds. In combination franking of Coiling Dragon 1/2c + 10c and French

1900 Shanghai (15 Aug) to Holland, applied with Shanghai LPO origin cds. In combination franking of Coiling Dragon 1/2c + 10c and French ovpt. Chine 25c, tied by Pakua chop and Shanghai French PO (17 Aug) cds respectively. Arrived Roermond (29 Sep). Nice example of joint delivery by three postal systems.1900.8.15 上海寄丹麥，鈐上海工部郵局始發日戳。混貼蟠龍4分及法國客郵10生丁，分別銷八卦戳及上海法局8.17日戳。9.29抵荷蘭。工部郵局、大清郵政及法國客郵合作投遞之出色例子。

China Imperial Post

China Japanese PO

China Imperial Post

Lot 210

1,500 HKD

Live

1900 Chungking (13 Nov) to Ireland, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Chungking bisected bilingual cds. In combination with Peace and

1900 Chungking (13 Nov) to Ireland, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Chungking bisected bilingual cds. In combination with Peace and Commerce ovpt. Chine 25c + 1 dropped stamp, tied by Shanghai French PO (29 Nov) cds.1900.11.13 重慶寄愛爾蘭，貼蟠龍1角，銷重慶半切漢英日戳。加貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁 + 1枚掉票，銷上海法局11.29日戳。

China Imperial Post

China Japanese PO

Lot 211

2,000 HKD

Live

1898 Tongshan (Jul) to USA, f.w. litho dragon 10c, tied by scarce Tongshan Post Office cds, Transit Tientsin (14 / 15 Jul) with dollar cds

1898 Tongshan (Jul) to USA, f.w. litho dragon 10c, tied by scarce Tongshan Post Office cds, Transit Tientsin (14 / 15 Jul) with dollar cds and “Customs” removed cds, Shanghai (21 Jul) with dollar cds. In combination with Japanese Koban 5s in pair, tied by IJPO Shanghai (22 Jul) cds. Arrived Mount Vernon (15 Aug) with “FORWARDED” cachet and redirected to Port Jefferson.1898.7 唐山寄美國，貼日本版蟠龍1角，銷稀罕之唐山郵政局日戳。7.14/15 經天津，鈐挖海關日戳及大圓戳。7.21經上海，鈐大圓戳。加貼日本小判5錢雙連，銷上海日局7.22日戳。8.15抵弗農山，鈐“FORWARDED”指示戳改寄傑斐遜港。

China Japanese PO

Lot 212

2,000 HKD

Live

1900 Shanghai (12 Jan) to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by pakua chop, matching with Shanghai bisected bilingual cds on reverse. In

1900 Shanghai (12 Jan) to USA, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by pakua chop, matching with Shanghai bisected bilingual cds on reverse. In combination with Koban 5s in pair, tied by IJPO Shanghai (16 Jan) cds. Transit Yokohama (22 Jan), Tacoma (10 Feb). Arrived Little Mills (14 Feb). Ex- James Starr.1900.1.12 上海寄美國，貼蟠龍1角，銷八卦戳，另鈐上海半切漢英日戳。加貼日本小判5錢雙連，銷上海日局1.16日戳。1.22經橫濱，2.10經Tacoma。2.14抵Little Mills。James Starr舊藏。