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Macao

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Lot 1763

100 HKD

Live

"Portuguese Brig Concordia landed in Macao during typhoon 1874" PPC, unused. The 1874 Macao typhoon, which struck on September 22–23, is

"Portuguese Brig Concordia landed in Macao during typhoon 1874" PPC, unused. The 1874 Macao typhoon, which struck on September 22–23, is considered the most devastating natural disaster in the city's history, causing nearly 5,000 deaths and widespread destruction“澳門船隻Concordia於1874年澳門颱風後擱淺於稻田上”之圖片明信片，未使用。甲戌風災發生在1874年9月22日到23日。澳門約有5,000人死亡，以當年澳門人口約60,000人計，死亡人數之高，亦是澳門史上最多人死亡的風災。

Macao

Lot 1764

15,000 HKD

Live

1830s outer warpper to Mrs. Russell Stugirs, Macao, sent “Sylph”. On reverse with scarce “Boat Office 10Cents Macao” type 5-1-1-

1830s outer warpper to Mrs. Russell Stugirs, Macao, sent “Sylph”. On reverse with scarce “Boat Office 10Cents Macao” type 5-1-1- cancel and Chinese name of the addressee. Choi stated that only 56 letters recorded with type 5-1-1 postmark. “Slyph” departed from Canton to Macao on Satuday since 16 Mar 1835. 1830年代郵簡封套，寄澳門之Russell Sturgis太太，寫有郵船“Sylph”批示，背面鈐少見之“Boat Office 10 Cents Macao”5-1-1型圓戳及“央士撻治”收件人譯音。蔡昌道記錄蓋有5-1-1型戳記之信件僅有56件。Slyph號自1935年3月16日起，逢星期六自澳門出發至廣州。

Macao Pre-philately

Lot 1765

65,000 HKD

Live

1844 (18 Mar) Manila, Philipiness to Augustine Heard & Co, Canton. Entire, sent “Surat”, along with double-ringed “BRITISH

1844 (18 Mar) Manila, Philipiness to Augustine Heard & Co, Canton. Entire, sent “Surat”, along with double-ringed “BRITISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY OFFICE / MACAO” type 1-3-1 seal in red and Hong Kong Post Office Webb type 4 “Royal Arms” oval seal. One of the two recorded examples in combination of these two handstamps. Cover No. 464 in “A Survey and Recorded of Pre-Adhesive Period Postal History of Macau 1616-1891” by Choi Cheong Too. One of the 82 covers applied with Royal Arms oval seal recorded by Dr. Andrew Cheung. Illustration fig 87, p. 249 in “Historia e Desenvolvemento dos Correios e das Telecomunicacoes de Macau” Vol. 1 by Luis Virgilio de Brito Frazao. Ex- Glassco, Christopher D’Almada. 1844.3.18菲律賓馬尼拉寄廣州瓊記洋行。郵簡，正面帶有“Surat”郵船字樣、多處郵資字樣、“BRITISHGOVERNMENT AGENCY OFFICE / MACAO” 1-3-1型紅色戳記及橢圓形“香港盾徽”Webb 4型戳記。為蔡昌道記錄中，同時帶有這兩款郵戳的兩件例子之一。蔡昌道《1616至1891年澳門郵票發行前郵政史調查與紀錄》中第464件封。張文德醫生記錄之82件鈐香港盾徽橢圓戳記之信封之一。范笙祿著《澳門郵政與電訊的歷史和發展》第一卷第249頁第87號圖例原件。 Glassco及Christopher D’Almada舊藏。

Macao Pre-philately

Macao

Macao Pre-philately

Lot 1766

80,000 HKD

Live

1844 Manila (22 Jun) to Canton via Macao. Entire letter, rated “2”, applied with “FILIPINAS / Manila” oval d.s. and scarce “MACAO

1844 Manila (22 Jun) to Canton via Macao. Entire letter, rated “2”, applied with “FILIPINAS / Manila” oval d.s. and scarce “MACAO / CORoMARITmo” type 1-2-1 oval h.s. Choi Cheong Too recoded only 15 examples of the type 1-2-1 oval h.s. and this one dated later than his record (10 Feb 1842). Also, it is the only recorded example in combination of FILIPINAS oval cancel and Macao forwarding post mark. An important rarity for Philippines and Macao collectors. With Philatelic Foundation Certificate 1844.6.22 馬尼拉經澳門寄廣州。郵簡，寫有郵資“2”，鈐“FILIPINAS / Manila”橢圓日戳及珍罕之“MACAO / CORoMARITmo”1-2-1型橢圓戳記。蔡昌道記錄，此戳僅見於15件封，而此例日期比蔡昌道之記錄（1842 年2月10日）更晚。難得。同為同時蓋有此菲律賓橢圓戳記之孤例。附證書。

Macao

Macao Pre-philately

Macao

Lot 1767

16,000 HKD

Live

1845 France (7 May) to Macau. Entire letter, rated “8” and “2” anna, applied with “P.P” cachet and Paris origin cds. Transit

1845 France (7 May) to Macau. Entire letter, rated “8” and “2” anna, applied with “P.P” cachet and Paris origin cds. Transit Bombay (12 Jan) with “STR POSTAGE / INLDDO” Giles type SR6 transit d.s. Scarce early incoming entire from France. 1845.5.7 法國寄澳門。郵簡，寫有“8”及“2”安娜郵資，鈐“P.P”戳記及巴黎始發日戳。1.12經孟買，鈐“STR POSTAGE / INLDDO”Giles SR6型中轉日戳。稀罕之早期法國進口澳門郵簡。

Macao Pre-philately

Lot 1768

3,000 HKD

Live

1845 (Sep 19) outer wrapper from Hong Kong to Augustine Heard & Co, Canton. On the flap with oval “WESTERN LINE BOAT” forwarder

1845 (Sep 19) outer wrapper from Hong Kong to Augustine Heard & Co, Canton. On the flap with oval “WESTERN LINE BOAT” forwarder postmark and ink brush-stroke delivery characters. Western Line Boat is a private mail service between Macao, Hong Kong and Canton. Choi Cheong Too recorded only 9 examples.1845.9.19 郵簡封套，自香港寄廣州瓊記洋行。背面鈐橢圓形“WESTERN LINE BOAT”戳記及以毛筆書寫之“省交乞收入 / 十八付”送遞指示。Western Line Boat為往來港澳及廣州間之私人遞信服務。蔡昌道記錄中僅見九例。

Macao

China Pre-philately

Macao Pre-philately

Macao

China Pre-philately

Macao

Lot 1769

18,000 HKD

Live

1847 (7 Aug) entire letter written by Russell Sturgis in Manilla to Sammuel W Comstock, care of Russell & Co., Canton, sent “via

1847 (7 Aug) entire letter written by Russell Sturgis in Manilla to Sammuel W Comstock, care of Russell & Co., Canton, sent “via Pangasuran”. Applied with scarce type 1-4-2 “CORREIO / MACAO / MARITIMO” cachet. Cover no. 589 in Choi Cheong Too’s survey of postal history of Macau 1616-1891. Choi stated that only ten letters recorded with type 1-4-2 postmark. 1847.8.7 由Russell Sturgis自馬尼拉經寄廣州旗昌洋行交Sammuel W Comstock。郵簡，寫有“via Pangasuran”字樣，鈐少見之1-4-2型“CORREIO MACAO MARITIMO”橢圓形戳記。蔡昌道“1916年至1891年澳門郵票發行前郵政史調查與紀錄”中之第589件封。鈐1-4-2型戳記之信件，蔡昌道記錄僅有十件。

China Pre-philately

Lot 1770

3,000 HKD

Live

1857 F. Garreta, Macao to Jose Matia in Cadiz via forwading agent Michael Power in Gibraltar. Entire letter, applied with oval

1857 F. Garreta, Macao to Jose Matia in Cadiz via forwading agent Michael Power in Gibraltar. Entire letter, applied with oval “Encaminada por SASSQSMB / LJ Gutierrex / Hong Kong”, crowned "PAID AT HONG KONG" circular mark and Hong Kong (24 Aug) double arc transit cds. Arrived Gibraltar (24 Aug). “S.A.S.S.Q.S.M.B” is the abbreviation for “Su Atento Seguro Servidor Que Su Mano Besa” (“Your faithfultrustworthy servant who kisses your hand” in English). Extraordingary forwarding agent seal. No. 764 cover in "A Survey and Recorded Postal History of Macau 1616-1891" by Choi Cheong Too.1857年澳門F. Garreta寄直布羅陀郵政代理Michael Power交Jose Matia。郵簡，鈐“Encaminada / por / S.A.S.S.Q.S.M./L/H/ Gutierrerez/Hong Kong”轉運代理戳記、“PAID AT HONG KONG”小皇冠圓戳及香港8.24雙弧日戳。“S.A.S.S.Q.S.M.”為西班牙語“閣下忠僕，僅吻貴手”之縮寫。這款轉運代理戳記珍罕少見。《1616年至1891年澳門郵票發前郵政史調查與紀錄》中第764件封。

Macao Pre-philately

Macao

Macao Pre-philately

Lot 1771

20,000 HKD

Live

1867 Macao (30 Mar) to Cuba. Outer warpper, applied with "Felipe Canevaro y Ca / Macao" oval marking. F.w. Hong Kong QV 48c + 6c, tied by

1867 Macao (30 Mar) to Cuba. Outer warpper, applied with "Felipe Canevaro y Ca / Macao" oval marking. F.w. Hong Kong QV 48c + 6c, tied by B62 obliterator, matching with Hong Kong cds on reverse. Transit London (13 May). Arrived Havana (19 Jun). It is the only recorded letter from Macao to Cuba. Ex- F. Mayer. No. 869 cover in "A Survey and Recorded Postal History of Macau 1616-1891" by Choi Cheong Too.With exhibit page.1867.3.30 澳門寄古巴。郵簡封套，鈐“Felipe Canevaro y Co / Macao”橢圓戳記。貼香港維多利亞女皇像48仙 + 6仙，銷B62殺手戳，另鈐香港日戳。5.13經倫敦。6.18抵夏灣拿。此為澳門寄古巴之孤例。F. Mayer舊藏。蔡昌道《1616至1891年郵票發行前郵政史調查與記錄》中第869號封。附原展頁。

Macao

Macao Cancellations and seals

Macao

Lot 1773

20,000 HKD

Live

1879 Macao (10 Apr) to USA. Registered cover, applied with Macao type 3-3-2 single ringed index B cds and framed "REGISTADA" marking

1879 Macao (10 Apr) to USA. Registered cover, applied with Macao type 3-3-2 single ringed index B cds and framed "REGISTADA" marking (handfilled no.9) . In combination with Hong Kong QV 12c + 8c, tied by B62 obliterator, alongside with Hong Kong (11 Apr) cds. Transit London (19 May). Arrived New York (31 May). Rough edges and monting remnant on reverse. It is the earliest record of "REGISTADA" mark. Macao type 3-3-2 cds is also scarce as Choi Cheong Too only recorded 15 covers and postcards. Ex- F. Mayer. No. 891 cover in "A Survey and Recorded Postal History of Macau 1616-1891" by Choi Cheong Too. Illustration fig 172, p. 407 in "Historia e Desenvolvimento dos Correios e das Telecomunicacoes de Macau" by Luis Virgilio de Brito Frazao. With exhibit page.1879.4.10 澳門寄美國。掛號封，鈐澳門3-3-2型B字單圈日戳及“REGISTADA”帶框掛號章（手填號碼9）。加貼香港維多利亞女皇像12仙 + 8仙，銷B62殺手戳，另鈐香港4.11日戳。5.19經倫敦。5.31抵紐約。邊緣磨損，背帶粘痕。此為“REGISTADA”戳記之最早例子。而澳門3-3-2型日戳同樣少見，蔡昌道記錄僅十五件封片。F. Mayer舊藏。蔡昌道《1616至1891年郵票發行前郵政史調查與記錄》中第891號封。范笙祿著《澳門郵政與電訊的歷史和發行》第一卷第407頁圖172原件。附展頁。

Macao Cancellations and seals

Lot 1774

3,600 HKD

Live

1884 Macao Crown 1st issue complete set (Yang 1-9), 10r and 20r with perf 13-1/4 which was not recorded in Yang’s catalogue. MH. V-VF.

1884 Macao Crown 1st issue complete set (Yang 1-9), 10r and 20r with perf 13-1/4 which was not recorded in Yang’s catalogue. MH. V-VF. 1884年澳門皇冠第一組新全（楊目1-9），當中10厘士及20厘士為13-1/4度齒，未列於楊氏目錄。背貼。

Lot 1775

200 HKD

Live

1884 Macao Crown 1st issue 20r and 50r used stamp x3, one tied by scarce crowned Macao double-ringed cds.

1884 Macao Crown 1st issue 20r and 50r used stamp x3, one tied by scarce crowned Macao double-ringed cds. 1884年澳門皇冠第一組20厘士及50厘士舊票3枚，當中一枚銷少見之澳門皇冠雙圈日戳。

Lot 1776

4,800 HKD

Live

1885 Macau Crown 2nd surch issue set of 10 (Yang 11-15), including one mint set and 4 odd values, showcasing thin bar, thick bar, “S”

1885 Macau Crown 2nd surch issue set of 10 (Yang 11-15), including one mint set and 4 odd values, showcasing thin bar, thick bar, “S” separate variety etc. Partly used. Hinged. 1885年澳門皇冠第二組加蓋改值票共10枚（楊目11-15），當中包括一套新全及數枚散票，展示了幼線、粗線、“s”字不連等變異。部分為舊票。背貼。

Lot 1777

400 HKD

Live

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue mint and used complete set each x 1. F-VF.

Lot 1778

1,300 HKD

Live

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue complete set, plus 5 odd values (Yang 16-21). Former MH. Latter partly tied by Macao double ringed cds.

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue complete set, plus 5 odd values (Yang 16-21). Former MH. Latter partly tied by Macao double ringed cds. 1885年澳門皇冠第二組新全，另附5枚散票（楊目16-21），前者背貼。後者部分銷澳門無皇冠雙圈日戳。

Lot 1779

400 HKD

Live

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue mint and used complete set each x 1. Used set all tied by Macao double-ringed cds. F-VF.

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue mint and used complete set each x 1. Used set all tied by Macao double-ringed cds. F-VF.1885年澳門皇冠第二組新全及舊全各一套。舊票均銷澳門雙圈日戳。上品。

Lot 1780

19,000 HKD

Live

1885 Macau Crown 1st and 2nd issue re-print complete set. MNH. F-VF. In 1885, to commemorate the 3rd UPU Congress in Lisbon, 500 sets of

1885 Macau Crown 1st and 2nd issue re-print complete set. MNH. F-VF. In 1885, to commemorate the 3rd UPU Congress in Lisbon, 500 sets of Crown issues were re-printed to be the gift for UPU members. Only a few of them are in the hands of private collectors. Very scarce. 1885年澳門皇冠第一組及第二組再版票新全，無貼上品。為紀念1885年里斯本舉辦之第三屆萬國郵盟年會，葡萄牙郵政再版印刷了五百套皇冠票以作送給年會成員之禮物。當中僅有少量流入民間集郵家之手，十分稀罕難得。

Lot 1781

600 HKD

Live

1885 Macao Crown 2nd issue re-print complete set. MH. F-VF.

1885年澳門皇冠第二組再版新全。背貼上品。