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Lot 1604

500 HKD

Live

1936 and 1939 a pair of Hong Kong FFC, including one 1936 (17 Feb) “Courtesy Air Flight” cover and one 1939 (10 Mar) Air France Hong

1936 and 1939 a pair of Hong Kong FFC, including one 1936 (17 Feb) “Courtesy Air Flight” cover and one 1939 (10 Mar) Air France Hong Kong-Hanoi FFC. In Feb 1936, special first-flight airmail covers were carried on “courtesy flights” from Hong Kong to Kobe, Japan, utilizing RAF aircraft. These flights acted as diplomatic and exploratory goodwill missions along the Asian coast, routing through China.1936及1939年一對香港首航封，包括1936年2月17日“Courtesy Air Flight”封及1939年3月10日法航香港-河內首航封。1936年2月，一批首航封經皇家空軍香港至神戶的“Courtesy Flight”送，以表友好，航站涵蓋中國。

Lot 1605

1,200 HKD

Live

1936 (5 Nov / 6 Nov) CNAC Hong Kong -Canton / Canton-Hong Kong FFC and 1937 (29 Jun) Eurasia Peiping-Hong Kong FFC in a group of 3, f.w.

1936 (5 Nov / 6 Nov) CNAC Hong Kong -Canton / Canton-Hong Kong FFC and 1937 (29 Jun) Eurasia Peiping-Hong Kong FFC in a group of 3, f.w. KGV, Silver Jubilee, Conoration issue and some other ROC issues.1936.11.5 / 11.6 中國航空公司香港-廣州 / 廣州-香港首航封及1937.6.29歐亞航空北平-香港首航封共三件，貼佐治五世、銀禧、加冕及若干民國票。

Lot 1606

2,600 HKD

Sold

A group of 6 Hong Kong covers and postcards applied with different types of instructional markings, including "RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE",

A group of 6 Hong Kong covers and postcards applied with different types of instructional markings, including "RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE", "RETURNED TO SENDER SERVICE SUSPENDED", "RECEIVED WITHOUT CONTENT", "NON RECLAME" etc.一組六件蓋有各式指示戳之香港封片，包含“RETURNED FOR POSTAGE DUE”、“RETURNED TO SENDER SERVICE SUSPENDED”、“RECEIVED WITHOUT CONTENT”、“NON RECLAME”等。

Lot 1607

300 HKD

Sold

1941-1949 a group of 3 covers from Hong Kong to USA and Scotland, f.w. Centenary of British Occupation, 75th Anniv of UPU and KGVI odd

1941-1949 a group of 3 covers from Hong Kong to USA and Scotland, f.w. Centenary of British Occupation, 75th Anniv of UPU and KGVI odd values in multiples, tied by Hong Kong (11 Oct) cds. The cover f.w. 75th UPU issus is a second day cover. Three covers dated the same day of different years. Scarce.1941-1949年一組三件香港寄美國及蘇格蘭封，分別貼開埠百週年、萬國郵盟七十五週年及佐治六世普票連票，均銷香港10.11日戳。當中貼用萬國郵盟七十五週年一件為次日封。三件不同年份相同日期，十分難得。

Lot 1608

200 HKD

Live

1918 Tataosiang to Hong Kong. Red band cover, f.w. Junk 2c in pair on reveres, tied by faint cds. Arrived Hong Kong Western Branch with

1918 Tataosiang to Hong Kong. Red band cover, f.w. Junk 2c in pair on reveres, tied by faint cds. Arrived Hong Kong Western Branch with scarce Webb type F (11 Oct) cds. West Branch PO was nowadays Sheung Wan Post Office.1918年大道鄉寄香港。紅條封，背貼帆船2分雙連，銷腰框日戳。10.11抵香港郵局西分局（Western Branch），鈐頗為少見之Webb F型日戳。西分局即為現時之上環郵局。

Lot 1611

1,000 HKD

Live

1952 Canton (Apr) to the Mr. Ma of Tai Sang Bank, Hong Kong, f.w. C13 (4-1) $400 x2, tied by Canton cds. This Mr. Ma is obviously the

1952 Canton (Apr) to the Mr. Ma of Tai Sang Bank, Hong Kong, f.w. C13 (4-1) $400 x2, tied by Canton cds. This Mr. Ma is obviously the family member of the Ma family which founded the Tai Sang Bank.1952.4 廣州寄香港大生銀行馬清衢，貼紀13（4-1）400元x2，銷廣州三格日戳。這位馬清衢顯然為大生銀行馬氏家族成員之一。

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Lot 1612

2,500 HKD

Live

1910s a group of 4 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV PSC to Basel Mission in Kaying, all applied with Hong Kong origin cds, Swatow transit and Kaying

1910s a group of 4 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV PSC to Basel Mission in Kaying, all applied with Hong Kong origin cds, Swatow transit and Kaying arrival cds. One cover with unusual “courier No. 2” marking.1910年代一組四件香港愛德華七世及佐治五世郵資片，均寄嘉應巴色會，均見香港始發日戳、汕頭中轉戳及嘉應到達戳。當中一件鈐較少見之“二號信差”戳記。

Lot 1613

1,200 HKD

Sold

1900-1940s a group of 15 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV stationery cards, including 1c, 2c and 4c mint and used cards. More outstanding item

1900-1940s a group of 15 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV stationery cards, including 1c, 2c and 4c mint and used cards. More outstanding item include KEVII 1c double card specimen.1900至1940年代一組約15件香港愛德華七世及佐治五世郵資片，包含1仙、2仙及4仙之新片及實寄片。較出色者包含愛德華七世1仙雙片之樣片。

Hong Kong

Lot 1614

3,000 HKD

Live

1941 Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong, returned to sender but detained in Hong Kong. Franking removed. Censored and resealed. Arrived Hong Kong

1941 Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong, returned to sender but detained in Hong Kong. Franking removed. Censored and resealed. Arrived Hong Kong (25 Nov) but addressee was not found. Forwarded to returned letter office (26 Nov). On front with “DETAINED IN HONGKONGBY JAPANESE FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945” cachet. Very scarce incoming and returned but detained example.1941年吉隆坡寄香港，退回寄件人但於香港扣留。貼票被撕去。檢查並重封。11.25抵港但查無收件人。11.26轉退信局。正面蓋有“鈐“DETAINED IN HONGKONGBY JAPANESE FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945”戳記。非常少見難得之進口退回並扣留例子。

Lot 1615

5,000 HKD

Sold

1941 Hong Kong (1 Dec) to USA but detained during occupation, f.w. KGVI 15c in pair, tied by Hong Kong cds., alongside with “NOT OPENED

1941 Hong Kong (1 Dec) to USA but detained during occupation, f.w. KGVI 15c in pair, tied by Hong Kong cds., alongside with “NOT OPENED BY CENSOR”, “RETOUR” and “DETAINED IN HONGKONG BY JAPANESE FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945” cachet. On reverse with "China Looks to Us!" Cinderella stamp x3. Delivered after WWII and arrived USA on 16 Oct 1945. Detained mails with arrival cds are much rarer than those without as many detained mails were kept by the PO staff after the war.1941.12.1 香港寄美國但被扣留，貼佐治六世1角5分雙連，銷香港日戳。鈐“NOT OPENED BY CENSOR”、“RETOUR”及“DETAINED IN HONGKONG BY JAPANESE FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945”戳記。背另貼三枚“China Looks to Us”灰姑娘郵票。由於不少扣留郵件在戰後被郵局職員私藏，故帶有戰後到達戳者尤其珍罕。

Lot 1618

3,200 HKD

Sold

1940s a Japanese occupied Hong Kong collection, containing 18 H da Luz covers and 6 complete sheets of unovpt. Japanese postage and revenue

1940s a Japanese occupied Hong Kong collection, containing 18 H da Luz covers and 6 complete sheets of unovpt. Japanese postage and revenue stamps.1940年代一組日佔香港集藏，包含18件H da Luz封及六版未加蓋日本郵票及印花稅票。

Lot 1619

1,000 HKD

Live

1943 Hong Kong to Toishan, f.w. Japanese issue 5s for local rate. Transit Canton (9 Feb), Kungyifow (14 Mar). Arrived Takianghu (15 Mar).

1943 Hong Kong to Toishan, f.w. Japanese issue 5s for local rate. Transit Canton (9 Feb), Kungyifow (14 Mar). Arrived Takianghu (15 Mar). Japanese stamp was obliterated given the war between ROC and Japan. Historical.1943年香港寄台山，貼日本票5錢，合本地信函郵資，銷日式戳。2.9經廣州，鈐宣傳機戳。3.14經公益埠。3.15抵大江墟。日本票因侵華戰爭而被塗抹，深具歷史意義。

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Hong Kong King George VI

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Hong Kong King George VI

Hong Kong Postal stationery

Lot 1620

1,400 HKD

Sold

1945 (13 Jan) Japanese 2s stationery card (Yang JPC1) to Canton, uprated with 1s, tied by Hong Kong Japanese style cds. Arrived Canton (16

1945 (13 Jan) Japanese 2s stationery card (Yang JPC1) to Canton, uprated with 1s, tied by Hong Kong Japanese style cds. Arrived Canton (16 Jan). Example of 3s local postcard rate.1945.1.13 日本2錢郵資片（楊目JPC1）寄廣州，加貼1錢，銷香港日式日戳。1.16抵廣州。3錢本地明信片郵資例子。

Hong Kong King George VI

Lot 1626

800 HKD

Live

1946 Hong Kong (26 Nov) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Victory Issue $1 + KGVI 1c + 2c in pair + 5c on reverse, tied by Hong Kong

1946 Hong Kong (26 Nov) to USA. Registered cover, f.w. Victory Issue $1 + KGVI 1c + 2c in pair + 5c on reverse, tied by Hong Kong Registered cds. Arrived New York (23 Dec). On front with airmail mark and registered label. Very nice franking of Victory issue.1946.11.26 香港寄美國。掛號封，背貼勝利和平紀念1元 + 佐治六世1分 + 2分雙連 + 5分，銷香港掛號日戳。12.23抵紐約。正見航空章及掛號標籤。

Lot 1627

3,000 HKD

Live

1948 (22 Dec) KGVI Silver Wedding FDC (Yang C17-18), sending to Hong Kong local, tied by GPO cds.1948.12.22

1948 (22 Dec) KGVI Silver Wedding FDC (Yang C17-18), sending to Hong Kong local, tied by GPO cds.1948.12.22 佐治六世銀婚首日封（楊目C17-18），寄香港本埠，銷總局日戳。

Hong Kong King George VI

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth Cancellations and seals

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth

Lot 1628

2,200 HKD

Live

1948 (22 Dec) KGVI Silver Wedding FDC pair set (Yang C17-18), sending to Hong Kong local. 10c cover damaged at top.1948.12.22

1948 (22 Dec) KGVI Silver Wedding FDC pair set (Yang C17-18), sending to Hong Kong local. 10c cover damaged at top.1948.12.22 佐治六世銀婚首日封一對（楊目C17-18），寄香港本埠。1角封封頂有損。

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth Cancellations and seals

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth Cancellations and seals

Lot 1629

800 HKD

Live

1962 Hong Kong (24 Mar) to England. Airmail cover, f.w. Hong Kong QEII 5c x2 + 10c x2 + $1, tied by scarce Proud type K2 obliterator,

1962 Hong Kong (24 Mar) to England. Airmail cover, f.w. Hong Kong QEII 5c x2 + 10c x2 + $1, tied by scarce Proud type K2 obliterator, matching with AMC No. 1 cds on reverse. Proud recorded the usage of K2 obliterator only betweeen Nov 1961 and May 1962.1962.3.24 香港寄英國。航空封，貼香港伊利沙白二世5分 x2 + 1角 x2 + 1元，銷難得之Proud K2型圓形殺手戳。背鈐AMC 1號日戳。Proud記錄K2型殺手戳僅見於1961年11月至1962年5月。

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth

Lot 1630

300 HKD

Sold

1953 (2 Jun) Cheung Chau local, f.w. QEII Coronation 10c (Yang C23), tied by Cheung Chau Webb type C cds.1953.6.2

1953 (2 Jun) Cheung Chau local, f.w. QEII Coronation 10c (Yang C23), tied by Cheung Chau Webb type C cds.1953.6.2 長州本地，貼伊利沙白二世加冕1角（楊目C23），銷長州Webb C型日戳。