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Lot 143

1,200 HKD

Live

1900s a group of 3 covers from Peking to Europe via French PO, showcasing mixed franking of Coiling Dragon and French issues.

1900s a group of 3 covers from Peking to Europe via French PO, showcasing mixed franking of Coiling Dragon and French issues.1900年代一組三件北京經法國客郵局寄歐洲封，混貼蟠龍及法國票。

China French PO

Lot 939

2,500 HKD

Live

1864 (13 Mar) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with “CORPS EXP CHINE / BAU B” cds. Transit Marseilles (11 May).

1864 (13 Mar) Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine cover to France, applied with “CORPS EXP CHINE / BAU B” cds. Transit Marseilles (11 May). Arrived Paris (12 May). Bureau B was stationed in Chefoo from 11 June to 25 August 1860, moved to Tien-Tsin around Oct. 1860 where it remained until Oct. 1861, then moved onward to conquer Saigon.1864.3.13 法國遠征軍封寄法國，鈐遠征軍B局“CORPS EXP CHINE / BAU B”日戳。5.11經馬賽。5.12抵巴黎。B局1860年6-8月驻在烟台，1860年10月至1861年10月驻在天津，之后移驻西贡以臣服印支。

Lot 942

2,000 HKD

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1870-1910s a group of 7 French post in China covers and postcards, including one incoming cover to cruiser Champlain, Far East Squadron.

1870-1910s a group of 7 French post in China covers and postcards, including one incoming cover to cruiser Champlain, Far East Squadron. Showcasing various cancellations and franking.1870至1910年代一組七件法國在華客郵封片，包含一件寄遠東艦隊巡洋艦Champlain號之信封。展示了各式郵戳及貼票。

China French PO

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

Lot 943

1,600 HKD

Sold

1906 and 1912 a pair of cover and postcard from Ningpo French PO, f.w. French regular issue 5c and surch Chinese and French value 10c/25c

1906 and 1912 a pair of cover and postcard from Ningpo French PO, f.w. French regular issue 5c and surch Chinese and French value 10c/25c respectively, tied by scarce Ningpo French PO Desrousseax type G cds. Despite operating between 1908-1918, examples from Ningpo French PO are very rare.1906及1912年一對寧波法局寄出之封片，分別貼法國普通票5生丁及改值中文法文面值10生丁蓋25生丁，銷少見之寧波法局Desrousseaux G型日戳。雖然寧波法局於1908至1918年間運作，但存世例子有如鳳毛麟角。

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

Lot 944

800 HKD

Live

1906-1920 a group of 3 incoing covers to China via USPA Shanghai, Shanghai French PO and German Sea Post respectively.

1906-1920 a group of 3 incoing covers to China via USPA Shanghai, Shanghai French PO and German Sea Post respectively.1906至1920年一組三件經客郵局進口封，分別經上海美國郵政代理、上海法局客郵局及德國海郵經手。

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

Lot 945

2,000 HKD

Live

1885 (26 Jun) French 15c stationery cover to Leopold Fournier, commander of cruiser l'Éclaireur of French Far East Squadron, tied by Paris

1885 (26 Jun) French 15c stationery cover to Leopold Fournier, commander of cruiser l'Éclaireur of French Far East Squadron, tied by Paris cds. He was a negotiator in the Tientsin Accord, which resolved the undeclared war between France and China in 1884.1885.6.26 法國15生丁郵資封，寄法國遠東艦隊巡洋艦l'Éclaireur號艦長福祿諾，銷巴黎日戳。他於1884年5月11日作為法國代表和大清直隸總督李鴻章在天津簽訂《中法會議簡明條款》。

Japan

China French PO Covers bulk lot

China French PO

Japan

China French PO Covers bulk lot

Japan

Lot 947

800 HKD

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1900 (1 Nov) Picture postcard posted on Yokohama French paquebot, f.w. Peace and Commerce ovpt. Chine 10c, tied by “Yokohama A

1900 (1 Nov) Picture postcard posted on Yokohama French paquebot, f.w. Peace and Commerce ovpt. Chine 10c, tied by “Yokohama A Marseilles” No. 6 hexagonal d.s. Arrived France (4 Dec).1900.11.1 圖片明信片，於橫濱之法國郵船寄遞，貼和平及商貿神像加蓋Chine生丁，銷橫濱馬賽郵船6號六角形日戳。12.4抵法國。

China French PO Covers bulk lot

Lot 948

1,500 HKD

Live

1890-1910s a group of 10 Shanghai and Peking French PO covers and postcards, f.w. French regular issues and its surch issues. Including

1890-1910s a group of 10 Shanghai and Peking French PO covers and postcards, f.w. French regular issues and its surch issues. Including various beautiful PPC.1890至1910年代一組十件上海及北京法局封片，貼普通票及其加蓋票。包含多件風光明信片。

China French PO

Lot 950

400 HKD

Sold

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

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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

700 HKD

Sold

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。

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。

Lot 954

6,000 HKD

Sold

1908 Belgium (10 Oct) to a telegraphist in the 16th Colonials, Peking. Picture postcard, f.w. Belgic Arms 1c + 2c in pair with foot label,

1908 Belgium (10 Oct) to a telegraphist in the 16th Colonials, Peking. Picture postcard, f.w. Belgic Arms 1c + 2c in pair with foot label, tied by Hastiere cds. Transit with Webb No. 7 Hong Kong-To-Shanghai marine sorter (12 Nov), Shanghai Chinese PO (15 Nov). Arrived with Peking FPO “PEKIN / Corres Aux Armees / CS / ces” (25 Nov) cds. Extremely scarce example of Belgic military mail in China, not to mention the Hong Kong to Shanghai marine sorter.1905.10.10 比利時寄北京比利時軍中的一名電報員。圖片明信片，貼有比利時票1分 + 2分雙連帶下標籤，銷Hastiere日戳。11.12鈐珍罕之Webb 7號香港至上海海上分揀日戳。11.15經上海清郵。11.25抵北京軍郵局（PEKIN / Corres Aux Armees / CS / ces）。極罕之比利時在華軍郵例子，鈐香港至上海海上分揀戳更是難得。

Lot 955

2,000 HKD

Live

1890-1900s a group of 8 French military in China and Iindochina covers posted onboard naval ships or paquebot. Plus 10 PPC of Dairen and

1890-1900s a group of 8 French military in China and Iindochina covers posted onboard naval ships or paquebot. Plus 10 PPC of Dairen and Manchcuria view.1890至1900年代一組八件法軍於海軍艦艇或郵船上投遞之信封，另附10張大連及滿洲風光明信片。

China French PO

China French PO Cancellations and seals

Lot 956

800 HKD

Live

1900 a pair of Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers to France, both applied with "CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE T.4." cds. With creases and

1900 a pair of Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers to France, both applied with "CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE T.4." cds. With creases and damages at edges. Example of African soldiers in Tonkin given Ligne T.1900年一對東京遠征軍封寄法國，均鈐“CORPS EXP TONKIN / LIGNE T.4”郵船日戳。邊緣帶磨損。從T線可知出自非洲官兵。

China French PO Cancellations and seals

China French PO Covers bulk lot

China French PO Cancellations and seals

Lot 957

1,300 HKD

Sold

1900s a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with scarce “YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes", "CHUN-LIANG-CHENG /

1900s a group of 3 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with scarce “YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes", "CHUN-LIANG-CHENG / CHINE" and "POSTE DE MONC-TSOUEN-TIEN / CHINE / Le Commandant D Armes" administraitve mark respectively. A scarce and lovely group.1900年代一組三件法國對華遠征軍封，分別鈐少見之“YANG-TSOUM / Le Commandant d'Etapes"、“CHUN-LIANG-CHENG / CHINE”及“POSTE DE MONC-TSOUEN-TIEN / CHINE / Le Commandant D Armes”戳記。這批部隊行政戳記出自楊村、軍糧城等地，十分難得。

China French PO Covers bulk lot

Lot 958

900 HKD

Sold

1900 a group of 6 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers and postcards, all dated before Oct which means they were sent during the campaign,

1900 a group of 6 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers and postcards, all dated before Oct which means they were sent during the campaign, applied with various French Indochina, Port Said paquebot cds as well as administrative seals.1900年一組六件法國對華遠征軍封片，均於10月前即戰事正酣之時寄出，鈐不同之印支、薩得港郵船日戳及各式行政圓戳。

Lot 959

2,600 HKD

Sold

1900s a group of 4 covers from the "Brigade de Réserve de Chine", applied with various administrative marks and Corps Expeditionnaire

1900s a group of 4 covers from the "Brigade de Réserve de Chine", applied with various administrative marks and Corps Expeditionnaire dateless circular seal. The "Brigade de Réserve de Chine" is a military formation of the French Army stationed in French Indochina but capable of intervening in the Chinese empire. In 1901, Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine was gradually withdrawn from Chinese territory. Part of the troops was sent to Tonkin.1900年代組四件“中國預備旅”封，鈐不同之行政圓戳及遠征軍無日期圓戳。1901年，法國對華遠征軍逐步撤離中國，部分部隊轉為駐守於東京，但在有需要時可干涉中國，是為“中國預備旅”。