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Lot 533

1,100 HKD

Sold

1929 Singapore (16 May) to Tientsin, f.w. Strait Settlements 12c, tied by Singapore cds. Transit Shanghai (26 May). Arrived Tientsin (30

1929 Singapore (16 May) to Tientsin, f.w. Strait Settlements 12c, tied by Singapore cds. Transit Shanghai (26 May). Arrived Tientsin (30 May) and applied with 2nd print officially resealed label and "Received in broken condition and officially seald by Tientsin post office" horizontal h.s.1929.5.16 新加坡寄天津，貼海峽殖民地12分，銷新加坡日戳。5.26經上海。5.30抵天津，貼第二版民國代封票，鈐“Received in broken condition and officially resealed by Tientsin post office”橫戳。

China PRC

Lot 597

100 HKD

Live

An assorted group of about 17 Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China covers, showcasing various commemorative issues franking, first day cds

Hong Kong

Manchukuo Russian Post Covers bulk lot

Hong Kong

Lot 803

1,200 HKD

Sold

1900 Riga to French Legation Peking, redirected to France, f.w. Coat of Arms 1k + 3k. Transit with Singapore-Hong Kong marine sorter (23

1900 Riga to French Legation Peking, redirected to France, f.w. Coat of Arms 1k + 3k. Transit with Singapore-Hong Kong marine sorter (23 Oct), Hong Kong (9 Nov), Shanghai Chinese PO and Russian PO with T&S type 2 cds. T&S stated that this cds was mainly used as transit or arrival marking.1900年里加寄法國駐北京公使館，改寄法國。圖片明信片，貼軍徽圖1戈比 + 3戈比。10.23經新加坡-香港海上分揀，11.9經香港，抵上海清郵及俄局，鈐上海俄局T&S 2型日戳。此戳大多用作中轉或到達戳。

Manchukuo Russian Post Covers bulk lot

Manchukuo Russian Post Bulk lot

Manchukuo Russian Post

Manchukuo Russian Post Covers bulk lot

Lot 847

5,000 HKD

Sold

1903 (30 Jul) picture postcard from Manchouli Station to French military observer Le Baron Corvisart in French Legation in Tokyo, f.w. Coat

1903 (30 Jul) picture postcard from Manchouli Station to French military observer Le Baron Corvisart in French Legation in Tokyo, f.w. Coat of Arms 4k, tied by very scarce Manchouli Station T&S type 1 cds. Arrived Tokyo (27 Aug). Attached with a slip stating the addressee. T&S did not record any surviving example of Manchouli Station type 1 cds, addressing to foreign observer is even more special.1903.7.30 圖片明信片自滿洲里車站寄東京之法軍觀察員Le Baron Corvisart，貼軍徽圖4戈比，銷極罕之滿洲里車站T&S 1型日戳。8.27抵東京。貼有一張印有寫有收件人之便條。滿洲里車站1型日戳本已極罕，寄外國觀察員更是難得。

Manchukuo Russian Post Bulk lot

Manchukuo Russian Post

Manchukuo Russian Post Bulk lot

Lot 867

1,800 HKD

Live

1904 Tiehling (20 Oct) to Russia. Frankless postcard, applied with Tiehling Russian PO T&S type 1 cds, alongside with military unit

1904 Tiehling (20 Oct) to Russia. Frankless postcard, applied with Tiehling Russian PO T&S type 1 cds, alongside with military unit circular seal. Arrived on 20 Oct. T&S recorded only one stampless military cover with Tiehling Russian PO cds.1904.10.20 鐵嶺寄俄國。無貼票明信片，鈐鐵嶺俄局T&S 1型日戳，旁鈐部門圓戳。10.20抵達。T&S記錄中，鐵嶺俄局之例子僅有一件無貼票軍郵封。

Manchukuo Russian Post

Lot 869

1,000 HKD

Live

1905 Mukden (11 Jan) to Harbin. Picture postcard, applied with Mukden Russian PO T&S type 3b cds, alongside with "5th Company of 3rd

1905 Mukden (11 Jan) to Harbin. Picture postcard, applied with Mukden Russian PO T&S type 3b cds, alongside with "5th Company of 3rd Infantry Regiment" circular seal.1905.11.11 瀋陽寄哈爾濱。圖片明信片，鈐瀋陽俄局T&S 3b型日戳，旁鈐“第三步兵團第五連”圓戳。

Lot 870

1,500 HKD

Live

1905 Moukden (8 Jan) to Russia, frankless, applied with scarce Moukden Russian PO T&S type 3 cds in violet. On reverse with Red Cross

1905 Moukden (8 Jan) to Russia, frankless, applied with scarce Moukden Russian PO T&S type 3 cds in violet. On reverse with Red Cross seal. Very unusual example of this cds in violet.1905.1.8 瀋陽寄俄國，無貼票，鈐稀罕之瀋陽俄局T&S 3型紫色日戳。背面蓋有紅十字會圓戳。紫色郵戳十分獨特少見。

Lot 871

2,200 HKD

Live

1903 Shanhaikwan (29 Aug) to France. Chingwantao PPC, f.w. Coat of Arms 10k, tied by Shanhaikwan Russian PO T&S type 2 cds. No transit

1903 Shanhaikwan (29 Aug) to France. Chingwantao PPC, f.w. Coat of Arms 10k, tied by Shanhaikwan Russian PO T&S type 2 cds. No transit nor arrival.1903.8.29 山海關寄法國。秦皇島圖片明信片，貼軍徽圖10戈比，銷山海關俄局T&S 2型日戳。無中轉或到達戳。

Manchukuo Russian Post

Manchukuo Russian Post Postal stationery

Lot 872

2,200 HKD

Live

1903 Shanhaikwan (26 Jun) to Tientsin. Russian 3k PSC, tied by Shanhaikwan Russian PO T&S type 2 cds. Arrived Tientsin Russian PO (27

1903 Shanhaikwan (26 Jun) to Tientsin. Russian 3k PSC, tied by Shanhaikwan Russian PO T&S type 2 cds. Arrived Tientsin Russian PO (27 Jun). with type 4 cds. T&S only recorded Shanhaikwan type 2 cds on one stampless cover as transit. The Tientsin type 4 cds is also very late as the latest record was 23 Dec 1901 by T&S. Cover folded at middle.1903.6.26 山海關寄天津。俄國3戈比郵資片，銷山海關俄局T&S 2型日戳。6.27抵天津俄局，鈐4型日戳。山海關2型日戳在T&S記錄中僅見一件蓋於無貼票封上作中轉戳的例子，另外其記錄天津4型日戳之最晚日期為1901年12月23日，故此例亦甚晚。片中折。

Manchukuo Russian Post Postal stationery

Manchukuo Russian Post Cancellations and seals

China

Manchukuo Russian Post Postal stationery

Lot 878

4,200 HKD

Sold

1905 Mukden (7 Feb) to France. Japanese military cover used as civilian cover, f.w. Coat of Arms 2k + 3k + 5k, tied by scarce Mukden

1905 Mukden (7 Feb) to France. Japanese military cover used as civilian cover, f.w. Coat of Arms 2k + 3k + 5k, tied by scarce Mukden T&S type 3 cds. T&S only saw examples on this cds on stampless military cover.1905.2.7 瀋陽寄法國。日本軍郵封用作民郵封，貼軍徽圖2戈比 + 3戈比 + 5戈比，銷少見之瀋陽T&S 3型日戳。T&S指此戳僅曾見於無貼票之軍郵封上。

Manchukuo Russian Post Cancellations and seals

China

Manchukuo Russian Post Cancellations and seals

Lot 879

500 HKD

Live

1898-1905 a group of 3 covers from Russian Field PO in North China and Manchuria, mostly frankless, tied by military PO cds of different

1898-1905 a group of 3 covers from Russian Field PO in North China and Manchuria, mostly frankless, tied by military PO cds of different units. Please view.1898至1905年一組三件華北及東北俄國軍郵局封片，大多無貼票，銷不同單位之俄國軍郵局日戳。請預覽。

China

Lot 894

800 HKD

Live

1914 and 1916 a pair of Russian postal cards from Czech POW of the Austro-Hungarian Army to Austria,bearing triangular censor mark, Red

1914 and 1916 a pair of Russian postal cards from Czech POW of the Austro-Hungarian Army to Austria,bearing triangular censor mark, Red Cross circular seal and other cancellations. Czech and Slovak POWs from the Austro-Hungarian Army were enlisted into the Druzina which later developed to be the Czechoslovak Legion.1914及1916年一對俄國明信片及郵資片由奧軍捷克戰俘寄奧國，分別鈐有三角形檢查章、紅十字會圓章等戳記。難得。奧軍之捷克和斯洛伐克俘虜被吸收入俄軍捷克營，後來發展壯大成捷克軍團。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 910

1,000 HKD

Sold

1870 Shanghai (15 Mar) to India, rated "8" and sent "pr P&O str / via Galle", applied with f.w. "WM Pustau & CO / Shanghai" oval

1870 Shanghai (15 Mar) to India, rated "8" and sent "pr P&O str / via Galle", applied with f.w. "WM Pustau & CO / Shanghai" oval forwarding agent marking. F.w. Hong Kong QV 8c x2, tied by B62 obliterator, along with Hong Kong index C cds. Arrived Calcutta (13 Apr).1870.3.15 上海寄印度，寫有郵資“8”及“pr P&O str / via Galle”批示，鈐“WM Pustau & Co Shanghai”轉運代理戳記。貼香港維多利亞女皇像8仙x2，銷B62殺手戳，另見香港C字日戳。4.13抵加爾各答。

Lot 911

1,200 HKD

Sold

1870-1890 a pair of Shanghai and Amoy BPO covers, f.w. Hong Kong QV 30c and 5c for England and Shangahi respectively. Good example of

1870-1890 a pair of Shanghai and Amoy BPO covers, f.w. Hong Kong QV 30c and 5c for England and Shangahi respectively. Good example of outgoing and inter-treaty port mail.1870至1890年代一對出自上海及厦门英局之信封，分別貼香港維多利亞女皇像30仙及5仙寄英國及上海。寄國外及商埠間之一對出色例子。

Lot 915

400 HKD

Sold

1899 Shanghai (14 Apr) to USA, f.w. Hong Kong QV 5c in strip of 4, in total of 20c, tied by Shanghai BPO type Fii cds. Showing "Per

1899 Shanghai (14 Apr) to USA, f.w. Hong Kong QV 5c in strip of 4, in total of 20c, tied by Shanghai BPO type Fii cds. Showing "Per Empress" annotation. Transit Kobe (23 Apr), Yokohama (25 Apr). Arrived New York (26 May). Rate to UPU countries was reduced to 4c per 1/2oz since 1 Jan 1899 except from treaty ports remaining 10c given the depreciation of HK dollar.1899.4.14 上海寄美國，貼香港維多利亞女皇像5仙橫四連，合20仙，銷上海英局Fii型日戳。寫有“Per Empress”批注。4.23經神戶，4.25經橫濱。5.26抵紐約。自1899年1月1日起，寄萬國郵盟國家郵資下調至每半盎司4仙，但因港幣貶值，寄自商埠者仍維持10仙。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

Lot 916

900 HKD

Sold

1902 Shanghai (24 Jul) to England. Registered cover, f.w. Hong Kong QV 2c + 4c x3, in total of 14c, tied by Shanghai BPO Webb type G cds.,

1902 Shanghai (24 Jul) to England. Registered cover, f.w. Hong Kong QV 2c + 4c x3, in total of 14c, tied by Shanghai BPO Webb type G cds., along with circled R mark and "Post Order Department" annotation. Arrived London (27 Aug).1902.7.24 上海寄英國。掛號封，貼香港維多利亞女皇像2仙 + 4仙x3，合14仙，銷上海英局Webb G型日戳。另見帶圈R章及“Post Order Department”批示。8.27抵倫敦。

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

Lot 917

3,000 HKD

Sold

1850-1900s a group of 10 Shanghai and Hankow BPO covers and entires, frankless or f.w. Hong Kong issues. Showcasing local, incoming and

1850-1900s a group of 10 Shanghai and Hankow BPO covers and entires, frankless or f.w. Hong Kong issues. Showcasing local, incoming and other usage.1850至1900年代一組十件上海及漢口英局西式封及郵簡，無貼票或貼香港票。展示了本埠、進口等郵例。

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

Lot 919

3,000 HKD

Live

1920-1930s a group of about 14 British military post in China covers, including examples from Tientsin, Shanhaikwan and Shanghai,

1920-1930s a group of about 14 British military post in China covers, including examples from Tientsin, Shanhaikwan and Shanghai, showcasing different rates and FPOs. Historical items before Japanese aggression.1920至1930年代一組約14件英軍在華封，出自天津、山海關、上海，展示了不同郵資及軍郵局日戳。見證了日本侵華前夕，別具歷史意義。