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China Japanese PO

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

China French PO

China Japanese PO

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

China Japanese PO

Lot 128

3,400 HKD

Sold

1898 Peking (29 Apr) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Litho Dragon 20c, tied by Peking dollar cds., alongside with R mark. Transit Shanghai

1898 Peking (29 Apr) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Litho Dragon 20c, tied by Peking dollar cds., alongside with R mark. Transit Shanghai (5 May) also with dollar cds. In combination with Japanese Koban 10s in pair, tied by IJPO Shanghai (13 May) cds, matching with registered mark. Transit Yokohama (19 May). Arrived Heusler (13 Jun).1898.8.4 煙台寄英國。掛號封，正背共貼蟠龍1分 + 2x 2分 + 5分 + 日本版蟠龍2角，合3角國外掛號雙倍郵資，銷煙台大圓戳及R章。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像3x 10仙，銷上海英局8.11中轉戳。8.19經香港。9.19抵英國。日本版蟠龍高面值貼票精彩。

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

Lot 129

1,000 HKD

Live

1900 Chefoo (15 Mar) to England, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Chefoo Dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c, tied by Hong

1900 Chefoo (15 Mar) to England, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by Chefoo Dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c, tied by Hong Kong (22 Mar) cds. Arrived England (22 Apr). 1900.3.15 煙台寄英國，貼蟠龍1角，銷煙台大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙，銷香港3.22日戳。4.22抵英國。

China French PO

China Imperial Post

China French PO

Lot 130

4,200 HKD

Sold

1897 Chinkiang (18 Aug) to Germany. Cash cover, applied with Chinkiang Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai (19 Aug). F.w. French Peace and

1897 Chinkiang (18 Aug) to Germany. Cash cover, applied with Chinkiang Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai (19 Aug). F.w. French Peace and Commerce issue 25c, tied by Shanghai French PO (20 Aug) cds. Arrived Hamburg (28 Sep). 2007 (Jun) Zurich Asia, lot 712.1897.8.18 鎮江寄德國。現金封，鈐鎮江大圓始發日戳。8.19經上海。正貼法國和平及商貿神像25生丁，銷上海法局8.20日戳。9.28抵漢堡。2007.6 蘇黎世亞洲，拍品號712。

China Imperial Post

China Japanese PO

China Imperial Post

Lot 131

1,500 HKD

Sold

1898 Shanghai (24 Oct) to China Inland Mission, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2cm, tied by Pakua cancel, alongside with Chinkiang Dollar

1898 Shanghai (24 Oct) to China Inland Mission, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2cm, tied by Pakua cancel, alongside with Chinkiang Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (25 Oct). 2007 (Nov) Zurich Asia, lot 1034.1898.10.24 上海寄上海中國內地會，貼蟠龍2分，銷八卦戳，旁鈐鎮江大圓戳。10.25抵上海工部郵局。2007.11 蘇黎世亞洲，拍品號1034。

China Japanese PO

China Imperial Post

China Japanese PO

Lot 132

2,400 HKD

Sold

1897 Chinkiang (3 Nov) to USA, applied with Chinkiang Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai (5 Nov) with dollar cds in violet. In combination

1897 Chinkiang (3 Nov) to USA, applied with Chinkiang Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai (5 Nov) with dollar cds in violet. In combination with Japanese Koban 2x 3s, tied by IJPO Shanghai (10 Nov) cds. Transit Yokohama (14 Nov), San Francisco (4 Dec). Arrived Richmond (10 Dec). Cover opened at top right. 1897.11.3 鎮江寄美國，鈐鎮江大圓始發日戳。11.5經上海，鈐藍色大圓戳。加貼日本小判2x 3錢，銷上海日局11.10日戳。11.14經橫濱，12.4經三藩市。12.10抵Richmond。封右上側打開。

China Imperial Post

Lot 133

4,200 HKD

Sold

1898 Chinkiang (22 Sep) to F. Salzmann, Switzerland, f.w. Litho Dragon 4c + 5c + Coiling Dragon 1c on reverse, tied by Chinkiang Dollar

1898 Chinkiang (22 Sep) to F. Salzmann, Switzerland, f.w. Litho Dragon 4c + 5c + Coiling Dragon 1c on reverse, tied by Chinkiang Dollar cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (23 Sep) with dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 5c x2, tied by Shanghai BPO (23 Sep). Transit Hong Kong (30 Sep). Arrived Switzerland (29 Oct).1898.9.22 鎮江寄瑞士F Salzamnn，背貼日本版蟠龍4分 + 5分 + 蟠龍1分，銷鎮江大圓戳。9.23經上海清郵，同樣鈐大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像5仙x2，銷上海英局9.23日戳。9.30經香港。10.29抵瑞士。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

China Imperial Post

Hongkong Treaty Ports

China Imperial Post

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 134

1,900 HKD

Sold

1898 Chinkiang (18 Nov) to Germany, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c on reverse, tied by Pakua cancel, matching with Chinkiang Dollar cds on front.

1898 Chinkiang (18 Nov) to Germany, f.w. Coiling Dragon 10c on reverse, tied by Pakua cancel, matching with Chinkiang Dollar cds on front. Transit Shanghai (18 Nov) with dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kogn QV 10c, tied by Shanghae BPO (21 Nov) cds. Transit Hong Kong (25 Nov), Arrived Celle (25 Dec). 1898.11.18 鎮江寄德國，背貼蟠龍1角，銷八卦戳，正面另鈐鎮江大圓始發日戳。11.18經上海，鈐大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙，銷上海英局11.21日戳。11.25經香港。12.25抵Celle。

China Imperial Post

Lot 135

800 HKD

Sold

1899 Chinkiang (12 Jan) to Wuhu, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c in pair, tied by Chinkiang Dollar cds. Arrived Wuhu (13 Jan) also with dollar cds.

1899 Chinkiang (12 Jan) to Wuhu, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c in pair, tied by Chinkiang Dollar cds. Arrived Wuhu (13 Jan) also with dollar cds. 1899.1.12 鎮江寄蕪湖，貼蟠龍2分雙連，銷鎮江大圓戳。1.13抵蕪湖，同樣鈐大圓戳。

Lot 136

3,400 HKD

Sold

1898 Foochow (26 Apr) to USA, f.w. Litho Dragon 10c, tied by Foochow Dollar cds (with wrong date "16 Apr" instead of "26 Apr"), along with

1898 Foochow (26 Apr) to USA, f.w. Litho Dragon 10c, tied by Foochow Dollar cds (with wrong date "16 Apr" instead of "26 Apr"), along with another strike with correct date,. Transit Shanghai (28 Apr) also with dollar cds. In combination with Japanese 10s, tied by IJPO Shanghai (28 Apr) cds. Transit Yokohama (4 May). Arrived USA (24 May). Interesting and unusual example of Foochow Dollar cds, dated intercalary month even elevates the piece.1898.4.26 福州寄美國，貼日本版蟠龍1角，銷福州大圓戳（誤植日期4月16日而非26日），旁補蓋正確日期之福州大圓戳。4.28經上海，鈐大圓戳。加貼日本小判10錢，銷上海日局4.28日戳。5.4經橫濱。5.24抵美國。錯誤日期後補蓋之福州大圓戳有趣例子，難得，出自閏三月更是錦上添花。

China Imperial Post

Hong Kong

Lot 137

13,000 HKD

Sold

1898 (27 Jun) USA Consulate Foochow cover to USA, applied with US Consulate Foochow cds in violet, f.w. Litho Dragon 5c in pair, tied by

1898 (27 Jun) USA Consulate Foochow cover to USA, applied with US Consulate Foochow cds in violet, f.w. Litho Dragon 5c in pair, tied by Pakua chop, along with Foochow Dollar cds. Transit Canton Chinese PO (30 Jun) with dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c, tied by Amoy BPO (30 Jun) cds. Arrived USA (25 Jul). Very interesting example via Amoy and Canton instead of Shanghai or Hong Kong.1898.6.27 美國駐福州大使館封寄美國，鈐美國駐福州大使館日戳。貼日本版蟠龍5分雙連，銷八卦戳，另見福州大圓戳。6.30經廣州清郵，同樣鈐大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙，銷廈門英局6.30日戳。7.25抵美國。經廣州及廈門，而非常見之上海或香港中轉，十分少見奇特。

China Imperial Post

Hong Kong

Lot 138

3,400 HKD

Sold

1898 Foochow (13 Sep) to England, f.w. Litho Dragon 4c in pair + Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Foochow dollar cds. In combination with Hong

1898 Foochow (13 Sep) to England, f.w. Litho Dragon 4c in pair + Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Foochow dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 2c x5, tied by Hong Kong (19 Sep) cds. Arrived England (23 Oct).1898.9.13 福州寄英國，貼日本版蟠龍4分雙連 + 蟠龍2分，銷福州大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像2仙x5，銷香港9.19中轉戳。10.23抵英國。

Hong Kong

Lot 139

20,000 HKD

Live

1902 Foochow (11 Feb) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon x8 on reverse, in total of 10c, tied by Foochow dollar cds., alongside with scarce

1902 Foochow (11 Feb) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon x8 on reverse, in total of 10c, tied by Foochow dollar cds., alongside with scarce Foochow Arsenal cds in violet (11 Feb). Transit Pagoda Arch (11 Feb). In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c on front, tied by Foochow IPO cachet and Victoria (15 Feb) cds. Arrived France (16 Mar). Cover opened out for display. With mount remnant on front. Very scarce combination example with Foochow Arsenal cds.1902.2.11 福州寄法國，背貼蟠龍8枚，合1角，銷福州大圓戳，旁鈐珍罕之福州船政紫色同日日戳。2.11經羅星塔。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙，銷福州IPO騎縫戳及維多利亞2.15中轉戳。3.16抵法國。封剖開作展示。正面有粘痕。出色之福州船政混貼封。

China Imperial Post

Lot 140

1,000 HKD

Live

1898 Hankow (13 Apr) to Shanghai, f.w. Litho Dragon 2c in strip of 3, tied by Hankow dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (16 Apr). Cover

1898 Hankow (13 Apr) to Shanghai, f.w. Litho Dragon 2c in strip of 3, tied by Hankow dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (16 Apr). Cover trimmed at left. 2008 (Dec) Interasia.1898.4.13 漢口寄上海，貼日本版蟠龍2分橫三連，銷漢口大圓戳。4.16抵上海工部郵局。封左側被裁。2008.12 Interasia。

Lot 141

1,000 HKD

Sold

1898 (28 Oct) German 10pf PSC from Hankow to Germany, applied with Hankow Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (31 Oct). Indicia

1898 (28 Oct) German 10pf PSC from Hankow to Germany, applied with Hankow Dollar origin cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (31 Oct). Indicia tied by Shanghai German PO cds (1 Nov). Arrived Mainz (4 Dec). Folded at middle. 2008 (Dec) Interasia.1898.10.28 德國10芬尼郵資片，自漢口寄德國，鈐漢口大圓始發日戳。10.31經上海清郵，鈐大圓戳。郵資圖銷11.1上海德國客郵局日戳。12.4抵Mainz。片中折。2008.12 Interasia。

Lot 142

500 HKD

Live

1898 Hankow (24 Dec) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (28

1898 Hankow (24 Dec) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (28 Dec). With Chinese manuscript of "Sassoon House" (Peace Hotel now) on front as address. 2003 (Nov) PhilaChina. Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg was a famous stamp dealer as well as a spy of Russian secret service.1898.12.24 漢口寄上海Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg，貼蟠龍2分，銷漢口大圓戳。12.28抵上海工部郵局。正面寫有“沙遜宅”批示。沙遜大廈即現今和平飯店。而Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg則為著名之郵商兼俄國間諜。2003.11 PhilaChina。

Lot 143

500 HKD

Live

1898 Hankow (28 Dec) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 4c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (1

1898 Hankow (28 Dec) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 4c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (1 Jan). Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg was a famous stamp dealer as well as a spy of Russian secret service. 2007 (Jun) John Bull.1898.12.28 漢口寄上海Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg，貼蟠龍4分，銷漢口大圓戳。1.1抵上海工部郵局。Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg為著名之郵商兼俄國間諜。2007.6 布約翰。

Lot 144

500 HKD

Live

1899 Hankow (11 Jan) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (15

1899 Hankow (11 Jan) to Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg, Shanghai, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Hankow Dollar cds. Arrived Shanghai LPO (15 Jan). With Chinese manuscript of "Sassoon House" (Peace Hotel now) on reverse as address. 2003 (Nov) PhilaChina. Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg was a famous stamp dealer as well as a spy of Russian secret service.1899.1.11 漢口寄上海Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg，貼蟠龍2分，銷漢口大圓戳。1.15抵上海工部郵局。背面寫有“沙遜宅”批示。沙遜大廈即現今和平飯店。而Baron Gabriel de Gunzburg則為著名之郵商兼俄國間諜。2003.11 PhilaChina。

Lot 145

10,000 HKD

Sold

1898 Ichang (16 Feb) to Scotland, f.w. Litho Dragon 2c for printed matter rate, tied by Ichang Dollar cds in brown. Transit Shanghai

1898 Ichang (16 Feb) to Scotland, f.w. Litho Dragon 2c for printed matter rate, tied by Ichang Dollar cds in brown. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO (24 Feb) with dollar cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 2c, tied by Shanghai BPO (25 Feb) cds.1898.2.16 宜昌寄蘇格蘭，貼日本版蟠龍2分，合印刷品郵資，銷宜昌棕色大圓戳。2.24經上海清郵，同樣鈐大圓戳。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像2仙，銷上海英局2.25日戳。