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French Indochina Post Offices Postal stationery

French Indochina Post Offices Bulk lot

French Indochina Southchina: Kouang-Tchéou-Won

French Indochina Post Offices Postal stationery

French Indochina Post Offices Bulk lot

French Indochina Post Offices Postal stationery

Lot 946

200 HKD

Sold

French Indochina France type 5c and 10c stationery covers in a group of 3. Two 10c covers on different paper and one with inscription at

French Indochina France type 5c and 10c stationery covers in a group of 3. Two 10c covers on different paper and one with inscription at top left. All mint.法屬印支法蘭西像5生丁及10生丁郵資封共3件。當中兩件10生丁用色不同，一件之左上方帶銘文。均未使用。

French Indochina Post Offices Bulk lot

Lot 972

1,100 HKD

Sold

A group of about 200 French Indochina and its ovpt. Kouang Tcheou Wan issues, mostly mint. Please view.

A group of about 200 French Indochina and its ovpt. Kouang Tcheou Wan issues, mostly mint. Please view.一組約200枚法屬印支及其加蓋廣州灣地名票，大多為新，請預覽。

French Indochina Southchina: Kouang-Tchéou-Won

China French PO Picture postcards

French Indochina Southchina: Kouang-Tchéou-Won

Lot 974

800 HKD

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1936 (14 Feb) Canton-Fort Bayard-Hanoi FFC, addressing to Hong Kong, f.w. Indochina Scenic issues ovpt. KOUANG TCHEOU 30c, tied by Fort

1936 (14 Feb) Canton-Fort Bayard-Hanoi FFC, addressing to Hong Kong, f.w. Indochina Scenic issues ovpt. KOUANG TCHEOU 30c, tied by Fort Bayard type 5 cds., alongside with first flight commemorative seal.1936.2.14 廣州-西營-河內首航封，寄香港，貼安南景物圖加蓋KOUANG TCHEOU 30生丁，銷西營5型日戳，旁鈐首航戳記。

China French PO Picture postcards

South Vietnam

South Vietnam Collections

China French PO Picture postcards

Lot 976

600 HKD

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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。

South Vietnam

South Vietnam Collections

South Vietnam

Lot 1085

600 HKD

Live

1950-60 Unissued pencil sketch signed by the artist of "a Saola Deer". A scarce and unique item from a prominent Vietnam stamp designer.

1950-60 Unissued pencil sketch signed by the artist of "a Saola Deer". A scarce and unique item from a prominent Vietnam stamp designer.1950至1960年未發行之“大羚”鉛筆設計稿，出自郵票設計師之難得例子。

South Vietnam Collections

Lot 1086

4,600 HKD

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1950-1970s a collection of South Vietnam National Tuberculosis Relief Day, Farmers Day and postage due issue colour trial and deluxe die

1950-1970s a collection of South Vietnam National Tuberculosis Relief Day, Farmers Day and postage due issue colour trial and deluxe die proof. Very scarce and fresh.1950至1970年代一組南越國家肺結核賑濟日、農民日及欠資票之試色票及豪華試印票。十分稀罕，品相上佳。

South Vietnam

South Vietnam Covers bulk lot

South Vietnam

Lot 1087

65,000 HKD

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1951 Landscapes and Emperor Bao Dai die proof set of 21, denominations from 10c to $30. Some with dupblicates. Fresh and pristine. Very

1951 Landscapes and Emperor Bao Dai die proof set of 21, denominations from 10c to $30. Some with dupblicates. Fresh and pristine. Very scarce,1951年越南風光及保大帝10分試印票一組21件，面值由10分至30元，品相上佳，十分稀罕難得。

Lot 1088

2,600 HKD

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1950-1970s an assorted group of 6 South Vietnam die proof, colour trial, specimen or booklet set. Including one 1962 unissued Russian

1950-1970s an assorted group of 6 South Vietnam die proof, colour trial, specimen or booklet set. Including one 1962 unissued Russian Revolution 12xu which is susceptible. 1950至1970年一組6套南越試印張、試色票、樣票及小本票等，當中一枚1962年未發行之俄國革命12樞可能為偽。

South Vietnam Covers bulk lot

South Vietnam

South Vietnam Covers bulk lot

Lot 1089

1,400 HKD

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1950-1970s an assorted group of 9 Vietnam covers, featuring various military markings such as the British Legation in Saigon. Beautiful

1950-1970s an assorted group of 9 Vietnam covers, featuring various military markings such as the British Legation in Saigon. Beautiful franking.1950至1970年代一組9件越南實寄封，展示了多款軍郵戳記，如英國駐西貢公使館等。貼票漂亮。

South Vietnam

French Indochina Post Offices

China Province Yunnan

South Vietnam

Lot 1090

600 HKD

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1970-1972 Birds of Vietnam a colurful selection on commercial covers sent Air Mail to France and US, mixed frankings and single franking.

1970-1972 Birds of Vietnam a colurful selection on commercial covers sent Air Mail to France and US, mixed frankings and single franking. Not easy to find, good range for the Bird Thematic collector or triangular collector (23 items).1970至1972年一組貼用越南鳥類票之實寄封。

French Indochina Post Offices

China Province Yunnan

French Indochina Post Offices

Lot 2160

280,000 HKD

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1898 Szemao (15 Mar) to C.E.Tanant, Customs Wuhu via French Indochina, applied with Customs Szemao origin cds. Transit Customs Mengtzu (25

1898 Szemao (15 Mar) to C.E.Tanant, Customs Wuhu via French Indochina, applied with Customs Szemao origin cds. Transit Customs Mengtzu (25 Mar). In combination with Navigation and Commerce ovpt. Chine 25c, tied by Laokay (31 Mar) cds. Further transit Hanoi (8 Apr), Haiphong (9 Apr), Shanghai (21 Apr) with dollar cds. Arrived Wuhu (23 Apr) with dollar cds in brown. Cover opened out for display. Covers of Customs Szemao are extremely scarce with only 5 examples known. This one dated the second. Ex- Steve Chazen. 1898.3.15 思茅經印支寄蕪湖海關稅務司譚安，鈐思茅海關始發日戳。3.25經蒙自海關。加貼航海及商貿神像加蓋Chine 25生丁，銷3.31老街日戳。4.8經河內，4.9經海防，4.21經上海，鈐大圓戳。4.23抵蕪湖，鈐棕色大圓戳。封剖開以作展示。思茅海關封極為難得，存世僅見五例，此為日期第二早者。蔡盛舊藏。 1. 1897.7.21 思茅關 Customs Szemao → 重慶 Chungking. Rate: 25 ctm. 2. 1898.3.15 思茅關 Customs Szemao → 4.23 蕪湖 Wuhu. Rate: 25 ctm. 3. 1898.9.15 思茅關 Customs Szemao → 倫敦 London. Rate: 25 ctm. Provenance: Steve Chazen (Ava Auctions, 2023.3.11 sales) 4. 1898.12.22 思茅關 Customs Szemao → 2.27 倫敦 Kew Gardens. Rate: 25 ctm. 5. 1899.4.9 思茅關 Customs Szemao → 5.19 北京 Peking. Rate: 75 ctm triple rate.

China Province Yunnan

Lot 2191

500 HKD

Live

1923 Kokiuchang (1 Mar) to Peking via French Indochina, f.w. Junk 3c for domestic rate, tied by Kokiuchang bilingunal cds. Transit Hokow (3

1923 Kokiuchang (1 Mar) to Peking via French Indochina, f.w. Junk 3c for domestic rate, tied by Kokiuchang bilingunal cds. Transit Hokow (3 Mar), Shanghai (17 Mar). Arrived Peking (20 Mar). Since Feb 1907, domestic mails from Yunnan via sea route were no longer handled by French Indochina Post so it had to pay domestic rate only.1923.3.1 箇舊廠經法屬印支寄北京，貼帆船3分，銷箇舊廠腰框英漢日戳。3.3經河口，3.17經上海。3.20抵北京。自1907年2月起，雲南經海路寄國內之郵件不再經印支郵局處理，故只需貼付國內郵資。

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze Covers bulk lot

China Province Yunnan Covers bulk lot

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze Covers bulk lot

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

Lot 2193

5,000 HKD

Live

1919 Yunnanfu (21 Aug) to Peking. Registered cover, f.w. Native Girl surch YUNNANFOU with Chinese and French value 16c/40c, tied by

1919 Yunnanfu (21 Aug) to Peking. Registered cover, f.w. Native Girl surch YUNNANFOU with Chinese and French value 16c/40c, tied by Yunnanfou French PO cds. Transit Hanoi (24 Aug), Shanghai French PO (13 Sep). Arrived Peking French PO (16 Sep). Cover damaged at bottom right. Rare usage of foreign post for domestic destination.1919.8.21 雲南府寄北京。掛號封，背貼土女圖改值YUNNANFOU連中法文面值1角6分，銷雲南府法局日戳，旁鈐R章。8.24經河內，9.13經上海法局。9.16抵北京法局。封右下角有損。使用外邮寄递内地邮件，少见

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze Covers bulk lot

Lot 2194

2,400 HKD

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1900-1910s a group of 7 covers and poscards to/from Mengtsz French PO, all f.w. Native Girl and its ovpt. MONGTSEU issues, showcasing

1900-1910s a group of 7 covers and poscards to/from Mengtsz French PO, all f.w. Native Girl and its ovpt. MONGTSEU issues, showcasing Mengtsz French PO different types of cds and different usages.1900至1910年代一組七件往來蒙自法局之封片，均貼土女圖及其加蓋蒙自地名票，鈐蒙自法局各式日戳，展示了不同郵例。

China Province Yunnan Covers bulk lot

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze

China Province Yunnan Covers bulk lot

Lot 2195

1,000 HKD

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1900s a group of 4 covers and postcards from Mengtsz French PO, all f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue and France type surch MongTseu and

1900s a group of 4 covers and postcards from Mengtsz French PO, all f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue and France type surch MongTseu and MONGTZE with Chinese currency issue. 1900年代一組四件出自蒙自法局之封片，貼航海及商貿神像或法蘭西像加蓋蒙自地名連中文幣值票。

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze

China French PO

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

French Indochina Southchina: Mongtze

Lot 2196

500 HKD

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1906-1908 France type surch Mong-Tseu with Chinese value on 2c in block of 25 (Chan FFM18), MNH.

1906-1908 France type surch Mong-Tseu with Chinese value on 2c in block of 25 (Chan FFM18), MNH.1906至1908年法蘭西像改值“Mong Tseu”花銀八厘於2生丁二十五方連新（陳目FFM18），無貼。

China French PO

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

China French PO

Lot 2197

7,000 HKD

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1902 Mongtze B (Yunnanfu) (3 Aug) to Switzerland, f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue surch YUNNANSEN with Chinese value x5, tied by scarce

1902 Mongtze B (Yunnanfu) (3 Aug) to Switzerland, f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue surch YUNNANSEN with Chinese value x5, tied by scarce Mongtze B French PO cds., along with R mark. Transit Haiphong (29 Aug). Arrived Moudon (10 Oct). With APS certificate. In 1900, Mengtsz and Yunnanfu were still not open to foreigners. French Indochina therefore set up the post offices in Mengtsz and Yunnanfu in the name of "Laokay A" and "Laokay B" respectively to keep a low profile. In 1901, Mengtsz was open to foreigners so "Laokay A" was changed to "Mongtze" while Yunnanfu was changed to "Mongtze B" until 1904 Yunnanfu was also open. According to AVA's record, about 20 covers from Mongtze B exist.1902.8.3 蒙自B（雲南府）寄瑞士。掛號封，貼航海及商貿神像改值YUNNANSEN連中文面值5枚，銷稀罕之蒙自B法局日戳，旁鈐R章。8.29經海防。10.10抵法國。附APS證書。 1900年，蒙自及雲南府尚未對外國人開放，故印支郵政在蒙自及雲南府的郵戳上，分別雋刻地名“老街A”及“老街B”以蒙混過關。到1901年，蒙自對外國人開放，故郵戳可改回“蒙自”，而雲南府則改為“蒙自B”。在1904年雲南府亦相繼開放，始使用正確地名。按艾華記錄，蒙自B寄出之信封存世約20件。 Estimates HK$ 7,000 - HK$ 15,000

French Indochina Southchina: Yunnan Fu

Lot 2198

8,500 HKD

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1902 Mongtze B (Yunnanfu) (28 Oct) to France. Red band cover, f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue surch CHINE with Chinese value x2, tied by

1902 Mongtze B (Yunnanfu) (28 Oct) to France. Red band cover, f.w. Navigation and Commerce issue surch CHINE with Chinese value x2, tied by scarce Mongtze B French PO cds. Transit Mongtze (8 Nov), Laokay (15 Nov), Hanoi (21 Nov). Arrived France (3 Dec). In 1900, Mengtsz and Yunnanfu were still not open to foreigners. French Indochina therefore set up the post offices in Mengtsz and Yunnanfu in the name of “Laokay A” and “Laokay B” respectively to keep a low profile. In 1901, Mengtsz was open to foreigners so “Laokay A” was changed to “Mongtze” while Yunnanfu was changed to “Mongtze B” until 1904 Yunnanfu was also open. According to AVA’s record, about 20 covers from Mongtze B exist. 1902.10.28 蒙自B（雲南府）寄法國。紅條封，貼航海及商貿神像改值CHINE 四仙 + 六仙，銷稀罕之蒙自B法局日戳。11.8經蒙自，11.15經老街，11.21經河內。12.3抵法國。 1900年，蒙自及雲南府尚未對外國人開放，故印支郵政在蒙自及雲南府的郵戳上，分別雋刻地名“老街A”及“老街B”以蒙混過關。到1901年，蒙自對外國人開放，故郵戳可改回“蒙自”，而雲南府則改為“蒙自B”。在1904年雲南府亦相繼開放，始使用正確地名。按艾華記錄，蒙自B寄出之信封存世約20件。