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Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 16

8,000 HKD

Live

Sir William Parker was appointed commander-in-chief of the East Indies and China Station in 1841. He commanded the British squadron on 10

Sir William Parker was appointed commander-in-chief of the East Indies and China Station in 1841. He commanded the British squadron on 10 August 1841, raising his flag in the Cornwallis. He supervising operations from the capture of Amoy to the victory in Nanking. He was advanced to GCB and created a Baronet in recognition of his services.1850年代一對威廉·巴加書信及委任狀。他於鴉片戰爭時期擔任侵華英軍海軍司令。

Lot 17

15,000 HKD

Live

1839 Cover front from Egypt to “T.O. Upjohn, Transport Eagle, Captn Patterson, Eastern Expedition, China”, showing fine strike of

1839 Cover front from Egypt to “T.O. Upjohn, Transport Eagle, Captn Patterson, Eastern Expedition, China”, showing fine strike of Waghorn type 7 “CARE OF MESSRS. WAGHORN & CO./LONDON. ALEXANDRIA.” (Sidebottom 7; Smith 7) handstamp. Arrived on 15 Jun 1842 according to manuscript. The Type 7 handstamp is scarce, with Smith recording only eighteen covers dated between Apr. 25, 1839, and Sep. 1841. Only about 5 Waghorn covers (or fronts such as this) are recorded to China, and probably unique to Opium War soldier.1839年埃及寄“中國東方遠征軍”封面，鈐清晰之Waghorn 7型“CARE OF MESSRS. WAGHORN & CO./LONDON. ALEXANDRIA.” 兩行橫戳（Sidebottom 7; Smith 7）。按批注可知1942.6.15抵達。7型橫戳甚為少見，Smith記錄中僅見18例，日期為1839年4月25日至1841年9月間。Waghorn 封寄中国的不过5件左右，寄给鴉片戰爭军人的可能只此一件。

Lot 19

2,000 HKD

Live

1842 (21 Jan) Entire letter by "Isabella the 2nd of Peru" in the "China Sea" to Yorkshire, rated "8" and applied with "SHIP LETTER

1842 (21 Jan) Entire letter by "Isabella the 2nd of Peru" in the "China Sea" to Yorkshire, rated "8" and applied with "SHIP LETTER PLYMOUTH" cachet. Transit London (21 Jul). Arrived York (22 Jul). The content mentioned writer's stay in Manila due to sicknessa dn being part of the fleet member under Admiral Parker.1942.1.21 由“中國海域”之“Isabella the 2nd Peru”寄英國。郵簡，寫有“8”郵資，鈐“SHIP LETTER PLYMOUTH”橫戳。7.21經倫敦。7.22抵約克。內容提到作者因病滯留馬尼拉，並提到他為巴加麾下艦隊成員。

Lot 21

3,000 HKD

Live

1851 Lurgan, Scotland (16 Jan) to East India House London. Entire letter, applied with Lurgan double-arc cds., along with “2” postage

1851 Lurgan, Scotland (16 Jan) to East India House London. Entire letter, applied with Lurgan double-arc cds., along with “2” postage due h.s. 1851.1.16 蘇格蘭Lurgan寄倫敦東印度大樓，鈐Lurgan雙弧日戳及“2”欠資戳記。

Lot 119

20,000 HKD

Live

1861 Shanghai to England via Marseilles, bearing double-arc Shanghae BPO Webb type 2 cds on reverse. On front showing faint but rare type 3

1861 Shanghai to England via Marseilles, bearing double-arc Shanghae BPO Webb type 2 cds on reverse. On front showing faint but rare type 3 “SHANGHAE / POST OFFICE / PAID” h.s. in red, crowned R mark and “9” postage rate manuscript. Transit Hong Kong (26 Feb). Arrived London (13 Apr) with PAID cds. The cover was opened out for display. One of the 9 examples of Webb type 3 “SHANGHAE / POST OFFICE / PAID” h.s. recorded by Dr. Andrew Cheung. 2023 (Nov) AVA Auctions, lot 938, hammered at HKD28,000. Ex- Steve Chazen. 1861年上海經馬賽寄英國，背面鈐上海英國客郵局Webb 2型雙弧形日戳。正面鈐模糊但罕見之Webb 3型紅色“SHANGHAE / POST OFFICE / PAID”郵資已付戳、皇冠R章及“9”郵資字樣。2.26經香港。4.13抵倫敦，鈐郵資已付戳。此封被剖開以作展示。張文德醫生記錄的九件Webb 3型“SHANGHAE / POST OFFICE / PAID”圓戳存世例子之一。2023.11 艾華拍賣，拍品號938，以2萬8千元港幣落鎚。蔡盛舊藏。

Lot 120

24,000 HKD

Live

1861 Shanghai (20 Sep) to Germany, bearing scarce Webb type 2 double-lined “SHANGHAE” cds in red and framed “PAID” cachet. Showing

1861 Shanghai (20 Sep) to Germany, bearing scarce Webb type 2 double-lined “SHANGHAE” cds in red and framed “PAID” cachet. Showing “Germany via Triest” annotation, “1/-” and “6” by h.s. and manuscript. Arrived Berslau (13 Nov), along with framed “KANDRZIN ODERBER” TPO cachet. Charles T M Chan recorded 26 covers with Shanghae type 2 cds. 1861.9.20 上海寄德國，鈐珍罕之Webb 2型“SHANGHAE”雙線紅色日戳及帶框“PAID”戳記。帶有“Germany via Triest”批注、“1/-”及“6”郵資字樣。11.13抵Berslau，旁鈐“KANDRZIN ODERBER”火車郵局戳記。陳文達記錄蓋有SHANGHAE 2型日戳之信封共有26件。

Lot 121

6,000 HKD

Live

1851 Shanghai (18 Oct) to Switzerland. Entire letter, rated “60” by h.s. Transit Calais. Arrived Geneve (24 Dec).

1851 Shanghai (18 Oct) to Switzerland. Entire letter, rated “60” by h.s. Transit Calais. Arrived Geneve (24 Dec). 1851.10.18 上海寄瑞士。郵簡，鈐“60”郵資戳記。經加萊。12.24抵日內瓦。少見之目的地。

Lot 123

1,000 HKD

Live

1863 Shanghai (23 May) to France. Entire letter, rated "6" and sent "voie de suez", applied with multiple French paquebot transit cds.

1863 Shanghai (23 May) to France. Entire letter, rated "6" and sent "voie de suez", applied with multiple French paquebot transit cds.1863.5.23 上海寄法國。郵簡，鈐郵資“6”，寫有經蘇伊士批注，鈐多處法國郵船中轉戳。

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Hongkong Treaty Ports Machine cancellations

Lot 124

1,200 HKD

Live

1928 North China Command. Shanghai (17 Oct) to England, f.w. KGV 1-1/2d, tied by Army PO No. 1 cds.With “Via Siberia” annotation and

1928 North China Command. Shanghai (17 Oct) to England, f.w. KGV 1-1/2d, tied by Army PO No. 1 cds.With “Via Siberia” annotation and original letter. Very Fine.1928.10.17 英軍華北指揮部寄英國，貼佐治五世1-1/2便士，銷英軍1局日戳。寫有經西伯利亞批注。原信內容豐富。品相上佳。

Hongkong Treaty Ports Machine cancellations

China Japanese Occupation

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Hongkong Treaty Ports Machine cancellations

Lot 125

1,500 HKD

Live

1933 London (3 Feb) to Shanghai Volunteer Corps, f.w. KGV 1-1/2d, tied by London meter stamp. Arrived Shanghai (10 Mar), in combination

1933 London (3 Feb) to Shanghai Volunteer Corps, f.w. KGV 1-1/2d, tied by London meter stamp. Arrived Shanghai (10 Mar), in combination with ROC postage due 20c. The Shanghai Volunteer Corps was a multinational volunteer force controlled by the Shanghai Municipal Council. The SVC also engaged in the battle of Shanghai in 1937.1933.2.3 倫敦寄上海萬國商團，貼佐治五世1-1/2便士，銷倫敦機戳。3.10抵上海，加貼民國欠資票2 角。萬國商團是上海公共租界內由英、美領事組織成立的外國僑民民兵武裝，並參與淞滬會戰。

China Japanese Occupation

Hongkong Treaty Ports

China Japanese Occupation

Lot 126

1,800 HKD

Live

1937 (28 Jun) and (30 Nov) a pair of covers from FPO No. 1 (Shanghai) to England, f.w. multiple KGVI issues, tied by FPO No. 1 cds. Former

1937 (28 Jun) and (30 Nov) a pair of covers from FPO No. 1 (Shanghai) to England, f.w. multiple KGVI issues, tied by FPO No. 1 cds. Former with registered label. The Battle of Shanghai lasted from August 13, 1937, to November 26, 1937. A nice pair before and after the battle.937.6.28及11.30一對英軍1局（上海）寄英國封，貼多枚佐治六世票，銷英軍1局日戳。前者帶掛號標籤。淞滬會戰爆發於1937年8月13日至1月26日，一對日期為戰役前後之例子。

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Lot 127

3,000 HKD

Live

1864 Swatow to Germany, applied with scarce “FORWARDED BY DIRECKS & Co. SWATOW” oval marking on reverse. Transit Hong Kong, French

1864 Swatow to Germany, applied with scarce “FORWARDED BY DIRECKS & Co. SWATOW” oval marking on reverse. Transit Hong Kong, French Suez-Marseilles paquebot (8 Oct). On front with “F.30” accountancy mark. Arrived Thurn und Taxis private PO. This Swatow Direcks & Co. forwarding agent oval is very scarce with only about 5 examples known. Addressing to Thurn and Taxis even elevates the piece. 1864年汕頭寄德國，背鈐珍罕之“FORWARDED BY DIRECKS & Co. SWATOW”橢圓形戳記。經香港，隨後10.8經蘇伊士-馬賽法國郵船。正蓋有F.30計費戳記。抵Thurn and Taxis私人郵局日戳。此Direcks & Co汕頭轉運代理戳十分少見，存世僅約五件。抵Thurn and Taxis更是錦上添花。

Lot 278

25,000 HKD

Live

1860 a group of 6 Admiral Leonard Charner correspondence letter sheets, plus a Corps Expedition China cover sent from Bau Central,

1860 a group of 6 Admiral Leonard Charner correspondence letter sheets, plus a Corps Expedition China cover sent from Bau Central, Shanghai.1860年一組六件法軍將領Leonard Charner之信紙，另附一件由上海法軍中央郵局寄出之信封。

Lot 312

9,000 HKD

Live

1886 Nagasaki (1 Jan) to Italy, f.w. Hong Kong QV 10c in pair but uncancelled as Nagasaki BPO was already closed in 1879. On reverse with

1886 Nagasaki (1 Jan) to Italy, f.w. Hong Kong QV 10c in pair but uncancelled as Nagasaki BPO was already closed in 1879. On reverse with Nagasaki Japanese Post origin cds. Transit Yokohama (7 Jan), Napoli (22 Jan). Arrived Rome with oval handfilled company d.s. (12 Feb). The uncancelled Hong Kong stamps were not recognized as valid postage upon arrival at Italy. T mark and "0.50" due annotation were applied. In combination with Italian 50c postage due stamp in pair for double due amount. Exceptional taxed example due to the closure of British Post in Japan. Extremely scarce.1886.1.1 長崎寄意大利，貼香港維多利亞女皇像10仙雙連，但由於長崎英國客郵局於1879年已關閉，故無蓋銷。背面蓋有長崎日本郵局始發日戳。1.7經橫濱，1.22經拿坡里。2.12抵羅馬，鈐手填橢圓形公司日戳。由於香港票未有蓋銷，故不獲意大利郵政承認，被判為欠資。蓋有T章及寫有欠資“0.50”字樣，貼意大利欠資票50分雙連，以合雙倍罰資。因英國在日客郵局關閉而產生之欠資票，極為有趣難得。

Lot 313

3,000 HKD

Live

1873 (17 Apr) "Lucas & Waters" entire letter from Hiogo to France. Carried privately to London and f.w. QV 3d, tied by London duplex

1873 (17 Apr) "Lucas & Waters" entire letter from Hiogo to France. Carried privately to London and f.w. QV 3d, tied by London duplex d.s (3 Jun), alongside with oval PD mark. Arrived France (Jun).1873.4.17 Lucas & Waters公司郵簡自兵庫寄法國，私人送遞至倫敦，貼維多利亞女皇像3便士，銷倫敦6.3雙聯日戳，旁蓋PD章。6月抵法國。

Lot 314

4,000 HKD

Live

1876 Yokohama (27 Nov) to Italy. Entire, f.w. Hong Kong QV 6c + 8c, tied by Y1 obliterator in black, matching with Yokohama BPO cds on

1876 Yokohama (27 Nov) to Italy. Entire, f.w. Hong Kong QV 6c + 8c, tied by Y1 obliterator in black, matching with Yokohama BPO cds on reverse. Transit Hong Kong (4 Dec), Brindisi (10 Jan). Arrived Bergamo (12 Jan). With RPSL certificate. With mounting remnant on reverse.1876.11.27 橫濱寄意大利。郵簡，貼香港維多利亞女皇像6仙 + 8仙，銷Y1黑色殺手戳，背面鈐橫濱英局日戳。12.4經香港，1.8經布林迪西。1.12抵Bergamo。附皇家郵學會證書。背面帶有粘痕。

Lot 315

2,000 HKD

Live

1879 (12 Sep) "Round the World" Dutch 2-1/2c PSC, uprated by 10c, tied by Amsterdam cds., alongside with "via San Francisco, New York &

1879 (12 Sep) "Round the World" Dutch 2-1/2c PSC, uprated by 10c, tied by Amsterdam cds., alongside with "via San Francisco, New York & England" annotation, "Ned Indie / Over / Brindisi" cachet and oval "D124" h.s. Transit Hong Kong (18 Oct). Arrived Yokohama BPO (27 Oct) and redirected back to Amsterdam. F.w. Japabese Koban 10s, alongside with Yokohama (1 Nov) cds. With BPA certificate.1879.9.12 “環遊世界”荷蘭2-1/2分郵資片，加貼10分，銷阿姆斯特丹日戳。寫有“via San Francisco, New York & England”批示、“Ned Indie / Over / Brindisi”橫戳及橢圓形D124戳記。10.18經香港。10.27抵橫濱英局，寄回阿姆斯特丹，貼日本小判10錢，旁鈐橫濱英局11.1日戳。附BPA證書。

Lot 316

13,000 HKD

Live

1883 (10 Dec) Italian postal card to Egypt, missent to Yokohama, applied with Nocera Inferiore cds and oval "Fratelli Rossi" seal. Missent

1883 (10 Dec) Italian postal card to Egypt, missent to Yokohama, applied with Nocera Inferiore cds and oval "Fratelli Rossi" seal. Missent to Yokohama (26 Jan) with "MISSENT TO YOKOHAM JAPAN" cachet. Redirected to Alexandrie via Hong Kong (4 Feb), Suez (3 Mar). Interesting and scarce. Webb only recorded one example of this missent h.s. on a 1881 cover from Spain to Bombay.1883.12.10 意大利明信片寄埃及，誤寄橫濱，銷Nocera Inferiore日戳及“Fratelli Rossi”橢圓形戳記。1.26誤抵橫濱，鈐“MISSENT TO YOKOHAMA JAPAN”橫戳。改寄回亞歷山大，2.4經香港，3.3經蘇伊士。有趣難得。此誤寄橫戳於Webb記錄中僅見一件1881年例子。