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China Pre-philately

Lot 1517

900 HKD

Live

1849 Canton (22 Dec) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong Kong double-arc transit cds

1849 Canton (22 Dec) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong Kong double-arc transit cds (29 Dec) on the flap. Arrived London (20 Feb). Ex- Peter Shek.1849.12.22 廣州寄倫敦Frederik Huth Co.。郵簡，寫有郵資“2/3”及“via Marseilles”批示，背面鈐香港12.29雙弧中轉戳。2.20抵倫敦。石少堅舊藏。

Lot 1518

900 HKD

Live

1850 Nye Parkin & Co, Canton (8 Mar) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/" and sent "via Southampton", applied with

1850 Nye Parkin & Co, Canton (8 Mar) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/" and sent "via Southampton", applied with Hong Kong transit cds (9 Mar) on reverse. Arrived London (25 May).1850.3.8 廣州Nye Parkin & Co寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co。郵簡，寫有郵資“2/”及“via Southampton”，鈐香港3.9中轉戳。5.25抵倫敦。

China Pre-philately

Hong Kong King Edward VII

Lot 1519

1,000 HKD

Live

1850 Schurmann & Co, Canton (22 Apr) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong

1850 Schurmann & Co, Canton (22 Apr) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong Kong (23 Apr) transit cds. Arrived London (15 Jun).1850.4.22 廣州Schurmann & Co寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co。郵簡，寫有郵資“2/3”及“via Marseilles”，鈐香港4.23中轉戳。5.25抵倫敦。

Hong Kong King Edward VII

China French PO

Hong ong King George V

Hong Kong King Edward VII

Lot 1526

2,400 HKD

Sold

1911 Canton (28 Feb) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Hong Kong KEVII 10c in pair, tied by Canton BPO Webb type Eii (Index B) cds., along

1911 Canton (28 Feb) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Hong Kong KEVII 10c in pair, tied by Canton BPO Webb type Eii (Index B) cds., along with "CANTON BPO" registered mark. Transit Hong Kong (1 Mar). Arrived San Francisco (21 Mar).1911.2.28 廣州寄美國。掛號封，貼香港愛德華七世10仙雙連，銷廣州英局Webb Eii型B字日戳，旁鈐CANTON BPO掛號橫戳。3.1經香港。3.21抵三藩市。

China French PO

Hong ong King George V

China French PO

Lot 1527

1,100 HKD

Sold

1905 and 1907 a pair of outgoing covers from Canton French PO, f.w. Navigation and Commerce / France type surch CANTON issues.

1905 and 1907 a pair of outgoing covers from Canton French PO, f.w. Navigation and Commerce / France type surch CANTON issues.1905及1907年一對廣州法局寄國外封，分別貼航海及商貿神像或法蘭西像改值CANTON票。

Hong ong King George V

Lot 1528

1,400 HKD

Sold

1916 Hong Kong (21 Jan) to Canton. Red band cover, f.w. Hong Kong KGV 2c, tied by Hong Kong Registered cds. Arrived Canton Chinese PO with

1916 Hong Kong (21 Jan) to Canton. Red band cover, f.w. Hong Kong KGV 2c, tied by Hong Kong Registered cds. Arrived Canton Chinese PO with cds dated “(Hunghsien) 1st Year, 22 Jan). Exceptional Hunghsien Empire example.1916.1.21 香港寄廣州。紅條封，貼香港佐治五世2仙，銷香港掛號日戳。1.22抵廣州中國郵局，鈐“元年一月廿二”腰框英漢日戳。出色之洪憲時期例子。

China Republic of China Covers bulk lot

China Republic of China

China Republic of China Covers bulk lot

China Republic of China

China Republic of China Covers bulk lot

Lot 1529

1,000 HKD

Live

1928-1935 a group of 4 paquebot covers to Hong Kong, USA and Europe, f.w. Junk, SYS and Martyrs issues, tied by PAQUEBOT cachet, alongside

1928-1935 a group of 4 paquebot covers to Hong Kong, USA and Europe, f.w. Junk, SYS and Martyrs issues, tied by PAQUEBOT cachet, alongside with Hong Kong cds. One with oval “EXAMINED” seal.1928至1935年一組四件船上投遞封寄香港及歐美，貼帆船、孫像及烈士票，銷PAQUEBOT橫戳，旁鈐香港日戳。一件蓋有“驗訖”橢圓形戳記。

China Republic of China

Lot 1530

1,200 HKD

Live

1936 (14 Feb) Canton to Hanoi FFC but delivered by steamer, f.w. New Life Movement $1, tied by Canton first flight commemorative cds.

1936 (14 Feb) Canton to Hanoi FFC but delivered by steamer, f.w. New Life Movement $1, tied by Canton first flight commemorative cds. Showing multiple cachets on front and reverse, indicating delay due to bad weather and delivery by steamer. In 1936, CNAC launched the Canton to Honai route but the first flight on 14 Feb was cancelled due to bad weather. The second and third attempt also failed due to various reason. The Canton-Hanoi route was unavailable until Jun.1936.2.14 廣州-河內首航封，改以汽船送遞，貼新生活運動1元，銷“廣河開航紀念”日戳。正背面鈐有多處指示戳，表明因天氣延誤及改經郵船送遞等。1936年國航開通廣州-河內航線，但2月14日首航因天氣原因取消，第二及第三次飛行均因不同原因失敗。廣州-河內線於6月才真正開通。

China Republic of China

Hong Kong Pre-philately

Lot 1531

1,200 HKD

Live

1936 (14 Feb) Canton to Hanoi FFC but delivered by steamer, addressing to Gemany, f.w. Martyrs 10c + 20c + Reaper 30c, tied by Canton first

1936 (14 Feb) Canton to Hanoi FFC but delivered by steamer, addressing to Gemany, f.w. Martyrs 10c + 20c + Reaper 30c, tied by Canton first flight commemorative cds. Showing multiple cachets on front and reverse, indicating delay due to bad weather and delivery by steamer. In 1936, CNAC launched the Canton to Honai route but the first flight on 14 Feb was cancelled due to bad weather. The second and third attempt also failed due to various reason. The Canton-Hanoi route was unavailable until Jun.1936.2.14 廣州-河內首航封，改以汽船送遞，寄德國，烈士1角 + 3角 + 農穫圖5角，銷“廣河開航紀念”日戳。正背面鈐有多處指示戳，表明因天氣延誤及改經郵船送遞等。1936年國航開通廣州-河內航線，但2月14日首航因天氣原因取消，第二及第三次飛行均因不同原因失敗。廣州-河內線於6月才真正開通。

Hong Kong Pre-philately

China

Hong Kong Pre-philately

Lot 1533

2,000 HKD

Live

1854 Hong Kong (10 Feb) to England. Entire letter, sent “Via Marseilles” and rated “2/7”, applied with scarce “SHIPLETTER /

1854 Hong Kong (10 Feb) to England. Entire letter, sent “Via Marseilles” and rated “2/7”, applied with scarce “SHIPLETTER / VICTORIA HONGKONG” cachet and Hong Kong double-arc cds. Arrived London (29 Mar). This cover was carried by Cadiz, Bengal and Valetta while is was the first return trip of Cadiz from Hong Kong to Galle.1854.2.10 香港寄英國。郵簡，寫有“Via Marseilles”及“2/7”郵資，鈐少見之維多利亞船信戳及香港雙弧日戳。3.29抵倫敦。此封由郵船Cadiz、Bengal及Valetta號送遞，更為Cadiz號香港至加萊之首程返航。

Hong Kong Pre-philately

China

Lot 1534

1,800 HKD

Live

1854 Hong Kong (4 Jul) to USA, rated “26” but crossed out and changed to “41”, applied with scarce “SHIPLETTER / VICTORIA

1854 Hong Kong (4 Jul) to USA, rated “26” but crossed out and changed to “41”, applied with scarce “SHIPLETTER / VICTORIA HONGKONG” cachet. On reverse with Hong Kong double-arc cds. Transit London (6 Sep). This letter was carried by Cadiz, Bengal and Ripon.1854.7.4 香港寄美國，寫有郵資“26”但被劃去改作“41”，鈐少見之維多利亞船信戳，背面蓋有香港雙弧日戳。9.6經倫敦。此信經Cadiz、Bengal及Ripon號送遞。

China

Lot 1535

500 HKD

Live

1858 and 1907 a pair of entire letter and cover from USA to France and Hong Kong. Former rated "8", applied with San Francisco and New York

1858 and 1907 a pair of entire letter and cover from USA to France and Hong Kong. Former rated "8", applied with San Francisco and New York cds. Arrived Reimes. Latter f.w. imperf Washongton 2c in pair. No arrival.1858及1907年一對美國寄法國及香港封。前者鈐郵資“8”，蓋有三藩市、紐約及法國到達戳。後者貼無齒華盛頓票2分雙連。無到達戳。

Hong Kong

Lot 1536

800 HKD

Sold

1858 England (7 Aug) to Royal Engineers, Hong Kong, f.w. QV 6d, tied by Guernsey duplex d.s. Showing "via Southampton" annotation. Transit

1858 England (7 Aug) to Royal Engineers, Hong Kong, f.w. QV 6d, tied by Guernsey duplex d.s. Showing "via Southampton" annotation. Transit London (19 Aug). Arrived Hong Kong (9 Oct) with double-arc cds.1858.8.7 英國寄香港皇家工兵，貼維多利亞女皇像6便士，銷Guernsey雙聯日戳。寫有“via Southampton”。8.19經倫敦。10.9抵香港，鈐雙弧日戳。

Lot 1537

1,000 HKD

Sold

1859 Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong (28 Oct) to USA, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “80” and changed to “90”, applied

1859 Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong (28 Oct) to USA, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “80” and changed to “90”, applied with Hong Kong cds. Transit London (15 Dec). Arrived Boston (2 Jan). This mail was carried by Norna, Candia and Panther.1859.10.28 香港瓊記洋行寄美國，寫有“via Marseilles”及郵資“80”，但劃去改作“90”，鈐香港日戳。12.15經倫敦。1.2抵波士頓。此封經Norna、Candia及Panther號送遞。

Hong Kong

China Boxer Rebellion Pre-philately

Lot 1539

1,200 HKD

Live

1850 Manila (14 May) to Cadiz, Spain via Hong Kong. Entire letter, rated "3/2"" and "11R", applied with "PAID AT HONG KONG" Webb type 8 cds

1850 Manila (14 May) to Cadiz, Spain via Hong Kong. Entire letter, rated "3/2"" and "11R", applied with "PAID AT HONG KONG" Webb type 8 cds and Hong Kong double-arc cds. Transit London (24 Jul). Arrived Spain (3 Aug). 2010 (Jul) Interasia, lot 1839.1850.5.14 馬尼拉經香港寄西班牙。郵簡，見郵資“3/2”及“11R”，鈐Webb 8型皇冠香港已付日戳及香港雙弧日戳。7.24經倫敦。8.3抵西班牙。2010.7 Interasia，拍品號1839。

China Boxer Rebellion Pre-philately

Hong Kong

China Boxer Rebellion Pre-philately

Lot 1542

1,500 HKD

Sold

1864 Shanghai (20 Aug) to France, sent "pr overland mail via Marseilles", applied with Shanghai BPO origin cds on reverse and Webb type G

1864 Shanghai (20 Aug) to France, sent "pr overland mail via Marseilles", applied with Shanghai BPO origin cds on reverse and Webb type G "GB / 1F22-4/10C" accountancy mark. Transit Hong Kong (24 Aug). Arrived Paris (16 Oct).1864.8.20 上海寄法國，寫有"pr overland mail via Marseilles"，鈐上海英局始發日戳及Webb G型"GB / 1F22-4/10C"計費戳記。8.24經香港。10.16抵巴黎。

Hong Kong

Lot 1543

1,300 HKD

Sold

Sydney to Hong Kong in use of QV hexagonal QV stamps 1-shilling & 6-pence 22 October 1862, an entire sent from Sydney to Hong Kong,

Sydney to Hong Kong in use of QV hexagonal QV stamps 1-shilling & 6-pence 22 October 1862, an entire sent from Sydney to Hong Kong, affixed with QV 1-shilling and QV 6-pence in hexagonal six-sided frame (SG 127 or SG127), typo-graphed by Perkins Bacon, cancelled by "SYDNEY/62/OC 22/A". On the reverse side, cancelled by arrival HK c.d.s. "HONG-KONG DE 11 62". Seldom used stamp for the hexagonal QV stamps sent from Australia to Far East.澳洲雪梨寄香港,貼維多利亞六邊形女皇像郵票-1862年郵簡 1862年10月22日,自澳洲雪梨(Sydney)寄往香港之郵簡,貼有維多利亞女皇像六邊形郵票兩枚:1先令與6便士(SG127 或SG127a),由英國 Perkins Bacon 公司凹版印刷。郵票蓋銷「SYDNEY/62/OC 22 / A」四行式日戳,為新南威爾士時期標準格式。封背蓋有清晰**「HONG-KONG / DE 11/62」**之到達戳,顯示本件郵簡歷時約50日抵達香港。澳洲維多利亞六邊形女皇郵票用於寄往遠東地區(如香港)屬於罕見之實寄範例。

Lot 1544

700 HKD

Sold

Great Britain to Hong Kong - Official Parliamentary Mail by Austen Layard, M.P. 21 July 1865, an official letter endorsed by Austen H.

Great Britain to Hong Kong - Official Parliamentary Mail by Austen Layard, M.P. 21 July 1865, an official letter endorsed by Austen H. Layard, Esq., M.P., bearing a red circular "OFFICIAL PAID / LONDON / JY 21/65" handstamp, and addressed to Hongkong. The reverse side cancelled by Hong-Kong c.d.s. dated 19 September 1865. The letter bears no adhesive postage, as it was carried under official franking privilege only granted to members of Parliament and government officials. A red manuscript "1d" charge is noted at upper right, likely a postage mark credited to Hong Kong as an internal accounting. Black manuscript made to the upper left-hand side: Austen Layard Esq. (1817-1894), who is a celebrated British politician, diplomat, and archaeologist, was serving as Member of Parliament and Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at the time. He later served as Ambassador to Spain and the Ottoman Empire. This letter reflects the use of UK official diplomatic or parliamentary channels for overseas communication during the mid-19th century British Empire, and its destination-Hong Kong-underscores Britain's strategic colonial presence in East Asia. Rarely seen.1865.7.21 英國國會議員Austen Layard寄香港之公文已付封。封剖開作展示。