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Lot 1507

3,000 HKD

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1842 China Expedition member C. Frederick, Nanking (12 Sep) to England. Entire letter, sent "Voie Southampton", applied with framed "PACKET

1842 China Expedition member C. Frederick, Nanking (12 Sep) to England. Entire letter, sent "Voie Southampton", applied with framed "PACKET LETTER" cachet and Malta disinfection h.s. Arrived London (10 Dec). This letter was dated after the Treaty of Nanking was signed (29 Aug 1842). The sender was presumably on Sir Henry Pottinger's staff.1842.9.12 由鴉片戰爭之英軍C. Frederick自南京寄英國。郵簡，寫有“voie Southampont”，鈐帶框“PACKET LETTER”橫戳及馬爾他消毒圓戳。12.10抵倫敦。此信日期為簽訂南京條約後。寄件人應為砵甸乍之手下。

Hong Kong Documents

Lot 1532

100 HKD

Live

1841 Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigtion Co. sailing schedule, plus several foreign merchants in China letter sheets during

1841 Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigtion Co. sailing schedule, plus several foreign merchants in China letter sheets during pre-adhesive period.1841年鐵行輪船公司航程表，另附數件在華外商之信紙，內容主要與貿易相關。

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

Hong Kong

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。

Hong Kong

Lot 1537

1,000 HKD

Live

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。

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。

Hong Kong

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

Hong Kong

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 1544

500 HKD

Live

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。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 1545

2,000 HKD

Live

1868 London (6 Nov) to Shanghai. Entire letter, sent“via Marseilles”, applied with London Street cds and Houghton, Smith & Co oval

1868 London (6 Nov) to Shanghai. Entire letter, sent“via Marseilles”, applied with London Street cds and Houghton, Smith & Co oval seal. Transit with Webb No. 6 Hong Kong to Shanghae Marine sorter (20/23 Dec).1868.11.6 倫敦寄上海。郵簡，寫有“via Marseilles”，鈐倫敦日戳及Houghton, Smith & Co橢圓形戳記。鈐Webb No. 6香港-上海海上分揀戳（12.20/23）。

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

Lot 1547

10,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 18c lilac imperforate imprimatur (Yang 13), mint with large part original gum. With BPA

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 18c lilac imperforate imprimatur (Yang 13), mint with large part original gum. With BPA certificate.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印紫色18仙無齒初印票（楊目13），帶部分原膠。附BPA證書。

Lot 1548

10,000 HKD

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1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 24c green imperforate imprimatur (Yang 14), mint with large part original gum. With BPA

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 24c green imperforate imprimatur (Yang 14), mint with large part original gum. With BPA certificate.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印綠色24仙無齒初印票（楊目14），帶部分原膠。附BPA證書。

Lot 1549

12,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 30c orange-vermilion imperforate imprimatur (Yang 15). Mint with large part original gum. With BPA

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 30c orange-vermilion imperforate imprimatur (Yang 15). Mint with large part original gum. With BPA certificate.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印橙紅色30仙無齒初印票（楊目15），帶部分原膠。附BPA證書。

Lot 1550

12,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 48c pale rose imperforate imprimatur (Yang 16). Mint with partial original gum. Ex- Major A E

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 48c pale rose imperforate imprimatur (Yang 16). Mint with partial original gum. Ex- Major A E Hopkins. With BPA certificate.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印淡紅色48仙無齒初印票（楊目16），帶部分原膠。Major A E Hopkins舊藏。附BPA證書。

Lot 1551

6,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 4c, 6c and 30c SPECIMEN (Yang 9, 10, 15; Samuel type D3), MH.

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 4c, 6c and 30c SPECIMEN (Yang 9, 10, 15; Samuel type D3), MH.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印4仙、6仙及30仙樣票（楊目9, 10, 15；Samuel D3型），背貼上品。

Lot 1552

12,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 4c, 30c mauve and 96c brownish grey SPECIMEN (Yang 9, 16, 19; Samuel type D4), MH.

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 4c, 30c mauve and 96c brownish grey SPECIMEN (Yang 9, 16, 19; Samuel type D4), MH.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印4仙、紫色30仙及棕灰色96仙樣票（楊目9, 16, 19：Samuel D4型），背貼。

Lot 1553

7,000 HKD

Live

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 8c, 30c orange vermilion and 48c SPECIMEN (Yang 11, 15, 17; Samuel type D5), MH. Samuel type D5

1863-1874 Hong Kong QV 2nd issue wmk CC 8c, 30c orange vermilion and 48c SPECIMEN (Yang 11, 15, 17; Samuel type D5), MH. Samuel type D5 specimen was found in the De La Rue specimen booklet of 1866 and in a few private collection. Very scarce.1863至1874年香港維多利亞女皇像第二組CC水印8仙、橙紅色30仙及17仙樣票（楊目11, 15, 17；Samuel D5型），背貼上品。D5型樣票僅見於1866年德納羅樣票小冊及以若干私人集藏中，十分少見難得。

Hong Kong Queen Victoria

Hong Kong Queen Victoria Telegraph stamps

Lot 1554

5,000 HKD

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1891 Hong Kong QV 5th surch complete set SPECIMEN (Yang 45-47; Samuel type D4), MH. 1980 (Dec) Sotheby Hong Kong "The Ryohei Ishikawa

1891 Hong Kong QV 5th surch complete set SPECIMEN (Yang 45-47; Samuel type D4), MH. 1980 (Dec) Sotheby Hong Kong "The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection", lot 297.1891年香港維多利亞女皇像第五組加蓋改值票樣票全（楊目45-47；Samuel D4型），背貼。1980.12 香港蘇富比“石川良佐專場”拍品號297。

Hong Kong Queen Victoria Telegraph stamps

Lot 1558

6,500 HKD

Live

Unissued Great Northern Telegraph Company $10 telegraph stamp hand-painted artist’s essyas in a group of 4, featuring four different

Unissued Great Northern Telegraph Company $10 telegraph stamp hand-painted artist’s essyas in a group of 4, featuring four different designs.一組四枚未發行之大北電報公司10元電報票手繪設計圖樣，展示了四款不同設計。

Lot 1559

2,800 HKD

Live

Great Northern Telegraph Company $3 progressive proof single and plate proof pair. Former printed denomination written by pencil. Latter

Great Northern Telegraph Company $3 progressive proof single and plate proof pair. Former printed denomination written by pencil. Latter mounted on card.大北電報公司3元分色校樣單枚及試模票雙連。前者以鉛筆寫有面值，後者貼於硬卡上。