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Lot 803

1,200 HKD

Live

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。

Russia Post in China

Lot 804

700 HKD

Live

1914 Peking (7 Nov) to France, f.w. Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI x5 on reverse, tied by Peking Russian PO T&S type 7 cds, along with

1914 Peking (7 Nov) to France, f.w. Coat of Arms ovpt. KITAI x5 on reverse, tied by Peking Russian PO T&S type 7 cds, along with Hospital Michel oval marking. Arrived Yssingeaux (24 Dec).1914.11.7 由北京Michel醫院發出，銷北京俄局第7型日戳，寄法國，12.24到達自煙台Yssingeaux。

Russia Post in China

Russia Japanese War

Lot 836

1,000 HKD

Live

1901 Trans-Siberian Raikway TPO (22 Mar) to Customs Kiaochow, f.w. Coat of Arms 3k + 7k, tied by TPO No. 235 cds. Transit TPO No. 186 (23

1901 Trans-Siberian Raikway TPO (22 Mar) to Customs Kiaochow, f.w. Coat of Arms 3k + 7k, tied by TPO No. 235 cds. Transit TPO No. 186 (23 Mar). Further applied with Webb no. 4 Singapore to Hong Kong marine sorter (5 May). Arrived Kiaochow German PO (18 May). Extremely rare marine sorter example via Russian PO.1901.3.22 西伯利亞鐵路火車郵局寄膠州海關，貼軍徽圖3戈比 + 7戈比，銷火車郵局186號日戳。3.23經火車郵局186號。再鈐5.5 Webb 4號新加坡至香港海上分揀日戳。5.18抵膠州海關。經俄局之海上分揀例，稀罕難得。

Russia Japanese War

French Post in China Postal stationery

China French PO

Russia Japanese War

Lot 886

3,000 HKD

Live

1905 Russo-Japanese War POW cover from Hamadera POW camp to Russia, applied with Japanese “Hamadera Prisoner of War Camp” censor mark

1905 Russo-Japanese War POW cover from Hamadera POW camp to Russia, applied with Japanese “Hamadera Prisoner of War Camp” censor mark in violet, along with Japanese cds. Arrived Russia. Cover opened out for display.1905年日俄戰俘戰俘封，自濱寺俘虜收容所寄俄國，鈐“濱寺俘虜收容所”紫色檢查戳及日本始發日戳。抵俄國。封剖開以作展示。

French Post in China Postal stationery

China French PO

French Post in China Postal stationery

Lot 949

7,200 HKD

Live

1900 French warship Tiger (31 Aug) to France. “Expedition Internationale en Chine” ovpt. on “Corps Expeditionnaire de Madagascar”

1900 French warship Tiger (31 Aug) to France. “Expedition Internationale en Chine” ovpt. on “Corps Expeditionnaire de Madagascar” lettercard, applied with Corps Exped du Tonkin L.N. No. 5 (1 Oct) cds when Salazie left Saigon, alongside with Commandant countersign. Arrived France (25 Oct). Salazie carried the first mail sent by the French troop. One of the a few lettercards example of the Boxer Rebellion.1900.8.31 法國戰艦Tiger寄法國。對華遠征軍加蓋於馬達加斯加遠征軍信卡，當Salazie號離開西貢時鈐東京遠征軍5局10.1日戳，旁帶指揮官加簽。10.25抵法國。Salazie號送遞了首批由法軍寄出之郵件。存世之法國信卡例子不過數件。

China French PO

Lot 950

400 HKD

Live

1900 Takou (17 Nov) to France, frankless, applied with “CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE N .4” cds and French marine anchor circular seal in

1900 Takou (17 Nov) to France, frankless, applied with “CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE N .4” cds and French marine anchor circular seal in black. With original letter of 6 pages. Historical.1900.11.17 大沽寄法國，無貼票，鈐東京遠征軍郵船N線4號日戳及法國海軍陸戰隊船錨黑色圓戳。附六頁原信，甚具歷史意義。

Lot 951

400 HKD

Live

1900 (19 Sep) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with French military PO (Tresor et Postes aux Armees) No. 4 cds. On

1900 (19 Sep) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with French military PO (Tresor et Postes aux Armees) No. 4 cds. On reverse with “TRAIN DES EQUIPAGE Mres DU CORPS EXPEDre DE CHINE / Le Chef d’Escadron Commandant” circular seal. Arrived France (26 Sep). Exceptional example from a specialized military unit.1900.9.19 對華遠征軍封寄法國，無貼票，鈐法軍後勤輜重部隊指揮官圓戳。9.3經東京遠征軍至薩得港中轉。9.11抵法國。出色之法軍部隊例子。

Lot 952

600 HKD

Live

1901 (20 Jan) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover fom Shin Van Tau to France, applied with French marine achor circular seal and “CORPS

1901 (20 Jan) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover fom Shin Van Tau to France, applied with French marine achor circular seal and “CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE N.9” cds (4 F1901.1.20 對華遠征軍封寄法國，鈐法海軍陸戰隊圓戳及2.4東京遠征軍郵船N線9號中轉戳。3.3抵法國。附原信。

China French PO

Russia Japanese War

Lot 953

500 HKD

Live

1901 (13 Jun) Corps D’Occupation de Chine illustrative cover to France, applied with French military PO (Tresor et Postes aux Armees) No.

1901 (13 Jun) Corps D’Occupation de Chine illustrative cover to France, applied with French military PO (Tresor et Postes aux Armees) No. 7 cds. Transit with “CORPS EXP TONKIN LIGNE N.4” cds (23 Jun). Arrived Paris (2 Aug). Cover opened out for display.1901.6.13 中國佔領軍美術封寄法國，鈐法軍7局日戳。6.23經東京遠征軍郵船N線4號。8.2抵巴黎。封剖開以作展示。

Russia Japanese War

China French PO

Russia Japanese War

Lot 968

1,200 HKD

Live

ca 1919 Red Cross member PPC to France, applied "MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal" circular seal. Scarce given the

ca 1919 Red Cross member PPC to France, applied "MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal" circular seal. Scarce given the small scale of the French force in Siberia.約1919年紅十字成員圖片明信片，鈐珍罕之“MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal"”圓戳。法國遠征軍規模較小，郵例珍罕。

Russia Japanese War

China French PO

Lot 969

1,200 HKD

Live

ca 1919 View PPC to France, applied "MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal" circular seal. Scarce given the small scale

ca 1919 View PPC to France, applied "MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal" circular seal. Scarce given the small scale of the French force in Siberia.約1919年風光明信片，鈐珍罕之“MISSION MILITAIRE FRANCAISE EN SIBERIEN / Service Postal"”圓戳。法國遠征軍規模較小，郵例珍罕。

China French PO

Lot 975

500 HKD

Live

1938 Fort Bayard (11 Feb) to France. Registered cover, f.w. French Colonial Arts Exhibition S/S (Chan FL97), tied by Fort Bayard type 5

1938 Fort Bayard (11 Feb) to France. Registered cover, f.w. French Colonial Arts Exhibition S/S (Chan FL97), tied by Fort Bayard type 5 cds., alongside with registered label. Arrived Paris (18 Mar).1938.2.11 西營寄法國。掛號封，貼法國屬地藝術展覽會小型張（陳目FL97），銷西營5型日戳，旁貼掛號標籤。3.18抵巴黎。

China French PO Picture postcards

China French PO

Russia Japanese War

China French PO Picture postcards

China French PO

China French PO Picture postcards

Lot 976

400 HKD

Live

1905 Chungking (15 Aug) to France. Registered PPC, f.w. Navigation and Commerce ovpt. TCHONGKING with Chinese value x2, tied by Chungking

1905 Chungking (15 Aug) to France. Registered PPC, f.w. Navigation and Commerce ovpt. TCHONGKING with Chinese value x2, tied by Chungking French PO cds., alongside with R mark. Transit Hankow French PO (24 Aug). Arrived Francec (3 Oct).1905.8.15 重慶寄法國。掛號圖片明信片，貼航海及商貿神像加蓋TCHONGKING連中文面值十二仙 + 二仙，銷重慶法局日戳，旁鈐R章。8.24經漢口法局。10.3抵法國。

China French PO

Lot 1937

600 HKD

Live

1900 Newchwang (24 Jan) to France. Cover front only, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c in pair + 5c in pair, tied by Newchwang bisected bilingual cds.

1900 Newchwang (24 Jan) to France. Cover front only, f.w. Coiling Dragon 2c in pair + 5c in pair, tied by Newchwang bisected bilingual cds. In combination with Peace and Commerce ovpt. Chine 25c, tied by Shanghai French PO (12 Feb) cds. Example of winter route. 1900.1.24 牛莊寄法國。僅封面，貼蟠龍2分雙連 + 4分雙連，銷牛莊半切漢英日戳。加貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁，銷上海法局2.12日戳。冬令郵路例子。

Russia Japanese War

French Post in China

Russia Japanese War

Lot 2028

3,000 HKD

Live

1930 Tientsin (19 Feb) to France. Registered cover, f.w. Unification 1c + 4c + 10c + Junk 5c in pair, tied by Tientsin bilingual cds. Along

1930 Tientsin (19 Feb) to France. Registered cover, f.w. Unification 1c + 4c + 10c + Junk 5c in pair, tied by Tientsin bilingual cds. Along with “AT SENDER’S RISK” bilingual cachet due to Sino-Soviet conflict over Chinese Eastern Railway. Arrived Fracnce (5 Mar). Exceptional example of Sino-Soviet conflict. 1930.2.19 天津寄法國。掛號封，貼統一1分 + 4分 + 1角 + 帆船5分雙連，銷天津三格英漢日戳。另鈐“此件由寄件人情願自負責成始行收寄”指示戳。3.5抵法國。出類拔萃之中東路事件例子。

French Post in China

China French PO

French Post in China

Lot 2159

5,000 HKD

Live

1900 Szemao (24 May) to France, applied with Szemao bisected bilingual cds. Transit Mengtsz (4 Jun). In com- bination with Navigation and

1900 Szemao (24 May) to France, applied with Szemao bisected bilingual cds. Transit Mengtsz (4 Jun). In com- bination with Navigation and Commerce issue 15c, tied by Laokay (11 Jun) cds. Transit Hanoi (19 Jun), Sasigon (25 Jun). Arrived France (31 Jul). The Chinese Post Office in Yunan was only for customs internal use until 1901. It is a rather early example of Szemao bisected bilingual cds.1900.5.24 思茅寄法國，鈐思茅半切漢英始發日戳。6.4經蒙自。加貼航海及商貿神像15生丁，銷老街6.11日戳。6.19經河內，6.25經西貢。7.31抵法國。海關時期之雲南中國郵局僅供海關職員使用，直至1901年才收寄公眾郵件。此為思茅半切漢英日戳之較早例子。

China French PO

Lot 2161

6,000 HKD

Live

1901 Mengtsz (30 May) to France, applied with Mengtsz bisected bilingual origin cds. In combination with Navi- gation and Commerce issue

1901 Mengtsz (30 May) to France, applied with Mengtsz bisected bilingual origin cds. In combination with Navi- gation and Commerce issue 15c, tied by Laokay (1 Jun) cds. Transit Hanoi (8 Jun). Arrived France (21 Jun). Since Chinese PO in Yunnan was only for Customs internal use until 12 Oct 1901, no Chinese franking was required. It is one of the four as well as the earliest example of Mengtsz bisected bilingual cds.1901.5.30 蒙自寄法國，鈐蒙自半切漢英日戳。加貼航海及商貿神像15生丁，銷老街6.1日戳。6.8經河內。6.21抵法國。由於雲南之中國郵局在1901年10月12日前僅供海關內部使用，故毋需貼中國票。此為該時期四件蒙自半切漢英日戳例子中的最早一件。

Lot 2162

25,000 HKD

Live

1901 Szemao (9 Dec) to France. PIcture postcard, f.w. Coiling Dragon 1c, tied by Szemao bisected bilingual cds (with year digit wrongly

1901 Szemao (9 Dec) to France. PIcture postcard, f.w. Coiling Dragon 1c, tied by Szemao bisected bilingual cds (with year digit wrongly inserted as “10”). In combination with Navigation and Commerce issue x4, in total of 35c for international registered postcard rate, tied by Muong Hou Neua cds. Transit Muong Ngoi (12 Jan), Dien Bien (21 Jan), Hanoi (3 Feb). Arrived France (11 Mar). Combination mails of Chinese and French Indochina stamps from Yunnan are very scarce with only about 20 recorded. This one was dated very early, probably the earliest combination postcard from Szemao to France. Not to mention that sending from Szemao and taking Laos route are even more unusual. Card with tear and folds. It is also a very early combination postcard from Szemao to France, if not earliest. 1901.12.9 思茅寄法國。圖片明信片，貼蟠龍1分，銷思茅半切漢英日戳（年份誤作“10”）。加貼航海及商貿神像4枚，合35生丁，銷Muong Hou Neua日戳。1.12經Muong Ngoi，1.21經奠邊，2.3經河內，3.11抵法國。混貼大清及印支票之雲南封片十分少見難得，存世僅約20件。出自思茅並經老撾中轉更是可遇不可求。此另為極早之雲南寄法國混貼明信片，可能為最早。片帶裂痕及折痕。