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Lot 1586

3,400 HKD

Sold

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。

Lot 1587

1,600 HKD

Sold

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。

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。

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

Sold

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。

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

Sold

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 1627

4,000 HKD

Sold

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

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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

1,100 HKD

Sold

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。

Lot 1642

1,000 HKD

Sold

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

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。

China Japanese Occupation

Hong Kong

Lot 1648

800 HKD

Sold

1941 Canada (6 Dec) to Hong Kong, returned to sender, applied with Montreal meter stamp. Showing "MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED" cachet and

1941 Canada (6 Dec) to Hong Kong, returned to sender, applied with Montreal meter stamp. Showing "MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED" cachet and finger-pointer for return. Censored and resealed. Japanese invaded Hong Kong on 8 Dec 1941.1941.12.6 加拿大寄香港，退回寄件人，鈐蒙特利爾機戳。另見“MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED”橫戳及手指退回戳。檢查並重封。日軍於12月8日進攻香港。

Hong Kong

China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

Hong Kong

Lot 1650

1,600 HKD

Live

1941 Canada (11 Sep) to Lieut George Mathewsons onboard HMS Nile, Egypt via Hong Kong, f.w. Canada 20c x2 + 50c, tied by Montreal d.s.

1941 Canada (11 Sep) to Lieut George Mathewsons onboard HMS Nile, Egypt via Hong Kong, f.w. Canada 20c x2 + 50c, tied by Montreal d.s. Resealed and resealed. Showing "TO BE FORWARDED BY AIR FROM SINGAPORE" cachet. Arrived Cairo (14 Oct) with letter M censor mark.1941.9.11 加拿大經香港寄埃及之英軍軍艦成員Lieut George Mathewsons，貼加拿大票20分x2 + 50分，銷蒙特利爾日戳。檢查並重封。鈐“TO BE FORWARDED BY AIR FROM SINGAPORE”指示戳。10.14抵開羅，鈐M字檢查章。

China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

Hong Kong

China Japanese Occupation Picture postcards

Lot 1657

300 HKD

Sold

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。

Hong Kong

Lot 1685

500 HKD

Sold

1940-1970s a group of 9 covers f.w. early Hong Kong commemorative issues and FDC, including Centenary of British Occupation, 75th Anniv of

1940-1970s a group of 9 covers f.w. early Hong Kong commemorative issues and FDC, including Centenary of British Occupation, 75th Anniv of UPU and Churchill. 1940至196年代一組九件貼用香港早期紀念票之信封，包括開埠百週年、萬國郵盟七十五週年及邱吉爾。