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China French PO

Lot 2090

6,000 HKD

Live

1861 (12 July), an entire sheet sent from Canton to Paris, France, franked with French Empire 20c yellow brown in large margins to just

1861 (12 July), an entire sheet sent from Canton to Paris, France, franked with French Empire 20c yellow brown in large margins to just touching, tied by dotted "CECC" lozenges cancellation and with “CORPS EXP. CHINE BAU C / 12 JUIL 61” circular datestamp, red framed "PD" handstamp, well-struck red "CORPS D'OCCUPATION CANTON, COMMANDANT SUPERIEUR" oval handstamp on back, Lyon a Paris Aug. 26 transit and red Paris Aug. 27 arrival backstamps, stamp slightly soiled. This is the only recorded double circled oval “CORPS D’OCCUPATION CANTON, COMMANDANT SUPERIEUR” used on a cover from the BUREAU C based office cancellation. A unique item from French Canton base office military mail. Desrousseaux states this office was opened around Oct. 1860. While most uses are known from Oct. 1860 to Nov. 1861 when the French left, there are several known in 1862 as well.1861.7.12 廣州寄法國，貼20生丁，銷CECC殺手戳及法軍C局日戳，另見“CORPS D'OCCUPATION CANTON / COMMANDANT SUPERIEUR”圓戳。此為該圓戳出自軍郵C局之孤例。Desrousseaux指此局於1860年10月開幕。

Lot 2091

20,000 HKD

Live

1861 (28 August) a neat cover, originated in Macao, sent from Canton to Bruxelles (Brussels), franked with a horizontal pair of French

1861 (28 August) a neat cover, originated in Macao, sent from Canton to Bruxelles (Brussels), franked with a horizontal pair of French Empire 20c, large to ample margins all around, tied by two strikes of "CECC" lozenges cancellation with "Corps Exp. Chine BAU C / 28 AOUT 61" double-circle datestamp on folded letter datelined "Macao le 26 AOUT 1861", addressed to Brussels, Belgium, red framed "PD" handstamp was subsequently crossed out and manuscript “nul” through the pair, red framed “AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISENT” handstamp, Marseilles and Brussels (Oct. 17) backstamps, manuscript "6" decimes due marking. A very renowned French military postal history item. The use of such military postage was supposed to be valid for UK and France only. As a result, when it arrived in Brussels, the post officer treated it as insufficient mail (matched the French “AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISENT” handstamp), crossed out the two French stamp, marked it as “NUL” by manuscript, together with a postage rate of “6(f)” to be paid by the recipient at Brussels. Provenance: 1. Illustrated in Major Richard Pratt's Imperial China (p. 153). 2. John Sussex Collection– The Opening of China, Christie Auction in Nov 19871861.8.28 澳門書寫，廣州寄出至比利時，貼20生丁雙連，銷CECC殺手戳及在華法軍C局日戳。由於優軍郵資僅可寄至英國法國，故寄比利時被判欠資，為法軍郵政史之大名譽品。Major Richard Pratt《Imperial China》第153頁原件。 1987.11 佳士得“John Sussex Collection– The Opening of China”。

Lot 2092

40,000 HKD

Live

1862 (27 May) a marvellous registered military French mail sent from Canton to Paris bearing French Empire 3 x 20c, with good to large

1862 (27 May) a marvellous registered military French mail sent from Canton to Paris bearing French Empire 3 x 20c, with good to large margins, cancelled by “CECC” diamond lozenges, showing “CORPS EXP. CHINE / BAU C” c.d.s., superb and rare matching French registration framed “CECC / POIDS CHARGE numeral box” handstamp struck on the obverse side, while the front also shows framed “PD” h.s. in red, crossed out and instead cancelled by unframe “CHARGE” h.s. in red, further with an instructional mark boxed “AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT” h.s. in red, taxed “10” (decimes), with 3 French entry marks “POS. ANG. V. SUEZ / MARSEILLE” c.d.s. in red and “PAYS ETR. V. SUEZ / MARSEILLE” c.d.s in both black and red, opened out for display, some defaults in the envelope which is understandable for such a complex mail. A truly magnificent exhibition item of impeccable quality and the utmost appeal amongst all French military registered mails as such. The gem of the collection and undoubtedly one of the most important covers from the French Military Expedition mails. Provenance: (1) John Sussex / The Opening of China – Christie Robson Lowe (Zurich) Nov 1987 (2) Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman – Zurich Asia Nov 2000 (3) The Nostalgia Collection – InterAsia June 20161862.5.27 廣州寄法國掛號軍郵封，貼20生丁x3，銷“CECC”殺手戳，另見法軍C局日戳、“CECC / POIDS CHARGE numeral box”戳記、CHARGE指示戳及欠資戳。此封品相極佳，為在華法軍之一大名譽品，萬勿錯過。貝克曼舊藏。2016.6 Interasia，Nostalgia集藏。1987.11 佳士得“John Sussex Collection– The Opening of China”。

China French PO

China Taiwan

Lot 2093

1,800 HKD

Live

1879 France (31 Jan) to cruiser Champlain, Far East Squadron, f.w. Peace and Commerce issue 5c + 15c in pair, tied by Toulon cds. With

1879 France (31 Jan) to cruiser Champlain, Far East Squadron, f.w. Peace and Commerce issue 5c + 15c in pair, tied by Toulon cds. With original letter and Roumet certificate.1879.1.31 法國寄法國遠東艦隊巡洋艦Champlain，貼和平及商貿神像5生丁 + 15生丁，銷Toulon日戳。附原信及Roumet證書。

China French PO

China Taiwan

Lot 2094

1,500 HKD

Live

1876-1880 a group of 3 covers posted at French militaary paquebot, f.w. Ceres or Peace and Commerce issue, tied by "COR.D.ARM.LIGNE / PAQ

1876-1880 a group of 3 covers posted at French militaary paquebot, f.w. Ceres or Peace and Commerce issue, tied by "COR.D.ARM.LIGNE / PAQ FR No.5" (Salle I.948) and "CORR.D.ARM / LIG N PAQ FR" cds with no. 9 and 10 respectively (Salle I.949). Example from paquebot no. 10 was by a solider onboard cruiser La Galissonniere. Two with original letter.1876至1880年一組三件於法軍郵船投遞之信封，分別貼五穀女神及和平及商貿神像票，銷“COR.D.ARM.LIGNE / PAQ FR No.5”（Salle I.948）、“CORR.D.ARM / LIG N PAQ FR”9號及10號日戳（Salle I.949）。兩件附原信，當中一件由法軍巡洋艦La Galissonniere船員於香港寄出。

China Taiwan

Lot 2095

1,500 HKD

Live

1885 French Far East Squadron (11 Jun) to Belgium, bearing French expeditionary Force Ligne N. 6 cds and marine seal. F.w. Peace and

1885 French Far East Squadron (11 Jun) to Belgium, bearing French expeditionary Force Ligne N. 6 cds and marine seal. F.w. Peace and Commerce 25c upon transit at Paris (22 Jul). Arrived Antwerp (23 Jul). This cover was carried by ship Djemnah on its departure from Hong Kong. Extraordinary cover to Belgium with additional franking of French stamp. 1885.6.11 法國遠東艦隊寄比利時，鈐法國遠征軍郵船Ligne N. 6日戳。7.22經巴黎，加貼和平及商務神像25生丁。7.23抵布魯塞爾。此信經由香港出發之 Djemnah 號送遞。加貼法國票寄比利時之珍罕例子。

China Taiwan

China French PO

China Taiwan

China French PO

Lot 2096

1,500 HKD

Live

1885 French Far East Squadron (13 Jan) to France, bearing French Expeditionary Force paquebot No. 5 cds and French marine seal. Arrived

1885 French Far East Squadron (13 Jan) to France, bearing French Expeditionary Force paquebot No. 5 cds and French marine seal. Arrived Paris (14 Feb)1885.1.13 法國遠東艦隊寄法國，鈐法國遠征軍郵船日戳及海軍陸戰隊章。2.14抵巴黎。

China French PO

Lot 2099

1,800 HKD

Live

1900 France (20 Aug) to a soldier of Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine onboard Duguay at Shanghai, redirected to Peking, applied with French

1900 France (20 Aug) to a soldier of Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine onboard Duguay at Shanghai, redirected to Peking, applied with French origin cds. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO and local PO (Nov). Scarce incoming naval example.1900.8.20 法國寄對華遠征軍Duguay號戰艦上之士兵，先寄上海，改寄北京，鈐法國始發日戳。11月經上海中國郵局及工部郵局。稀罕之進口海軍例子。

Lot 2100

800 HKD

Live

1900 (20 Aug) "Imperial Chinese Railways" cover used by Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine to France, applied with Corps Expeditionnaire du

1900 (20 Aug) "Imperial Chinese Railways" cover used by Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine to France, applied with Corps Expeditionnaire du Tonkin paquebot N.7 cds (Salle I.954).1900.8.20 “大清鐵路”預印封，由對華遠征軍寄法國，鈐東京遠征軍郵船N線7號日戳（Salle I.954）。

China French PO

China French PO Covers bulk lot

China French PO

Lot 2101

800 HKD

Live

1900 (24 Sep) Corps d'Occpuation de Chine cover posted at paquebot to France, applied with Corps Expeditionnaire de Tonkin paquebot N. 4

1900 (24 Sep) Corps d'Occpuation de Chine cover posted at paquebot to France, applied with Corps Expeditionnaire de Tonkin paquebot N. 4 cds (Salle I.954). On reverse with scarce "CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE DE CHINE / LE CAPITAINE COMMANDANT" circular seal.1900.9.24 對華遠征軍封，於郵船投遞寄法國，鈐東京遠征軍郵船N線4號日戳（Salle I.954）。背面蓋有少見之“CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE DE CHINE / LE CAPITAINE COMMANDANT”圓戳。

China French PO Covers bulk lot

China French PO

China French PO Covers bulk lot

Lot 2103

1,200 HKD

Live

1900 a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers posted at paquebot, applied with "CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE" cds with no. 2 and 7

1900 a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers posted at paquebot, applied with "CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE" cds with no. 2 and 7 (Salles I.954), partly along with unit seal.1900年一組三件對華遠征軍封，於郵船投遞，鈐“CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE”2號或7號日戳（Salles I.954），部分另見部隊橫戳。

China French PO

Lot 2104

500 HKD

Live

1900 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with “REGT DE ZOUAVES DE MARCHE / 2e VATAILLON / LE COMMANDANT” and

1900 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with “REGT DE ZOUAVES DE MARCHE / 2e VATAILLON / LE COMMANDANT” and “Serivce Administratif” circular h.s. Arrived France (14 Oct).1900年對華遠征軍封寄法國，鈐“REGT DE ZOUAVES DE MARCHE / 2e VATAILLON / LE COMMANDANT”部隊章及“Service Administratif′圓戳。10.14抵法國。

Lot 2105

900 HKD

Live

1900 a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers to France, showcasing “18e Section de Parc”, “Regt de Zouaves de Marche”

1900 a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers to France, showcasing “18e Section de Parc”, “Regt de Zouaves de Marche” and other unit seals as well as “Corps Exp Chine / Bau Central” cds. A nice trio gathering multiple French military seals.1900年一組三件對華達征軍封寄法國，鈐“18e Section de Parc”、“Regt de Zouaves de Marche”等部隊章以及對華遠征軍中央郵局日戳。一組出色之在華法軍軍郵例子。

Lot 2106

800 HKD

Live

1900 Corps Exepditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with "CUIRASSE LE VAUBAN" cachet, marine anchor seal and Saigon Expeditionary

1900 Corps Exepditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with "CUIRASSE LE VAUBAN" cachet, marine anchor seal and Saigon Expeditionary Corps (15 Oct) transit cds. Arrived France (21 Nov).1900年對華遠征軍封寄法國，鈐巡洋艦Vauban號橫戳、海軍陸戰隊船錨圓戳及西貢遠征軍郵局10.15中轉戳。11.21抵法國。

Lot 2108

1,500 HKD

Live

1900 (29 Nov) Cover by Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover from Shanghai to France, applied with very scarce "LE COMMANDANT DES TROUPES

1900 (29 Nov) Cover by Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover from Shanghai to France, applied with very scarce "LE COMMANDANT DES TROUPES FRANCAISES A SHANGHAI" circular seal and Shanghai French PO military type cds. Arrived Seine et Marne.1900.11.29 對華遠征軍封自上海寄法國，鈐罕見難得之LE COMMANDANT DES TROUPES FRANCAISES A SHANGHAI”圓戳及上海法局軍郵日戳。抵Seine et Marne。

Lot 2109

2,000 HKD

Live

1900 By Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine from Tientsin (29 Nov) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon x8 on both sides, tied by Tientsin bisected

1900 By Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine from Tientsin (29 Nov) to France, f.w. Coiling Dragon x8 on both sides, tied by Tientsin bisected bilingual cds. Showing "CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE DE CHINE / Chefferle de Gesis des Etapes" circular seal. Transit Shanghai Chinese PO. In combination with Peace and Commerce issue ovpt. Chine 25c, tied by Shanghai French PO (7 Dec). Arrived France (10 Jan). Very rare French military example posted at Chinese PO.1900.11.29 由法國對華遠征軍自天津寄法國，正背貼蟠龍8枚，銷天津半切漢英日戳。背鈐“CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE DE CHINE / Chefferle de Gesis des Etapes”圓戳。經上海中國郵局。加貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁，銷12.7上海法局日戳。1.10抵法國。於中國郵局投遞之法軍軍郵封十分少見。

Lot 2110

1,500 HKD

Live

1900 a group of 6 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers and postcards, all dated before Oct which means they were sent during the campaign,

1900 a group of 6 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers and postcards, all dated before Oct which means they were sent during the campaign, applied with various French Indochina, Port Said paquebot cds as well as administrative seals.1900年一組六件法國對華遠征軍封片，均於10月前即戰事正酣之時寄出，鈐不同之印支、薩得港郵船日戳及各式行政圓戳。

Lot 2111

7,000 HKD

Live

1900s a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with scarce “YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes", "CHUN-LIANG-CHENG /

1900s a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with scarce “YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes", "CHUN-LIANG-CHENG / CHINE" and "POSTE DE MONC-TSOUEN-TIEN / CHINE / Le Commandant D Armes" administraitve mark respectively. A scarce and lovely group.1900年代一組三件法國對華遠征軍封，分別鈐少見之“YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes"、“CHUN-LIANG-CHENG / CHINE”及“POSTE DE MONC-TSOUEN-TIEN / CHINE / Le Commandant D Armes”戳記。這批部隊行政戳記出自楊村、軍糧城等地，十分難得。