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Hong Kong Postal stationery

Lot 1587

3,000 HKD

Live

7 August 1901, QV registered postal stationery envelope, Size H, from Hong Kong to Mexico "America del Sur" uprated QV 10c blue and 4 x 30c

7 August 1901, QV registered postal stationery envelope, Size H, from Hong Kong to Mexico "America del Sur" uprated QV 10c blue and 4 x 30c gry-green cancelled by 1. Registered Hong Kong c.d.s. with black on white registration label "R/HONGKONG CHINA/2851", 2. El Paso, Texas registration label "R/UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / EL PASO, TEX. /NO.73-27", 3. Mexico D.F. registered handstamp "R/MEXICO. D.F. / Num.15380" in purple color, 4. another Mexico oval registration mark "REGISTRADO / No. 2584/ C. JUÁREZ, CHIHUAHUA." This refers to Ciudad Juárez, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The reverse showed another US registration 3-line handstamp: "REGISTERED / AUG 29 1901 /SEATTLE WASH.", El Paso (6 Sept.) and arrival c.d.s. A very desirable South Africa destination, and this HK Post Office stationery envelope is full of characters.墨西哥,南美洲 1901年8月7日,由香港寄往墨西哥「America del Sur (南美洲)」之維多利亞女王掛號郵資信封(Size H),貼有補資郵票:10仙藍色與四枚30仙灰綠色維多利亞女王加蓋郵票,全套郵資均以清晰香港掛號日戳註銷,正面並附有以下掛號與轉遞標記: 1. 香港掛號日戳與白底黑字掛號標籤 “R/HONGKONG CHINA / 2851" 2. 美國德州 El Paso 掛號標籤: "R/UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EL PASO, TEX. /NO. 73 27" 3.墨西哥首都墨西哥城(Mexico D. F.)掛號手戳,紫色長方框戳 "R/MEXICO. D. F. Num. 15380" 4. 墨西哥奇瓦瓦州城市胡亞雷斯(Ciudad Juárez)之橢圓形掛號戳: “REGISTRADO No. 2584/C. JUÁREZ, CHIHUAHUA." 信封背面另有數個轉遞與到達標記,包括: 美國華盛頓州西雅圖三行掛號戳:"REGISTERED/AUG 29 1901/SEATTLE WASH." 德州 El Paso 轉運日戳(9月6日) 墨西哥最終到達日戳此件郵封為完整展現了跨洲際掛號郵件轉遞過程,從香港經美國多地轉至墨西哥內陸,並覆蓋多個郵政系統與清晰掛號標示。其「America del Sur」註明亦顯示當時對中南美洲郵遞地理概念的寬泛理解。整體而言,此封為具特色的香港掛號郵資信封。

Lot 1588

2,000 HKD

Live

1903 (28 Mar.) Q.V. size H2 envelope from H.M.S. 'Tamar' to South Ashford uprated with 4c. carmine, $1 on 96c. grey plus K.E.VII 12c.

1903 (28 Mar.) Q.V. size H2 envelope from H.M.S. 'Tamar' to South Ashford uprated with 4c. carmine, $1 on 96c. grey plus K.E.VII 12c. cancelled by Registered Hong Kong c.d.s., "Insured for ninety six pounds" with brownish "insured." label and Kent registered oval (26.4); without registration label and London transit on the reverse; small segment of the back is missing but that is still a scarce stationery envelope, allowing the cover to open for display; soiled. Pays 16c. postage (2oz.) plus $1 insurance

Lot 1589

3,000 HKD

Live

1903 (12 Jan.) Q.V. size K envelope to Germany by "French Mail" uprated 5c. yellow, 10c. blue (2), 20c. on 30c. grey-green, 30c. brown and

1903 (12 Jan.) Q.V. size K envelope to Germany by "French Mail" uprated 5c. yellow, 10c. blue (2), 20c. on 30c. grey-green, 30c. brown and $1 on 96c. grey-black cancelled by Registered Hong Kong c.d.s. with black on brownish red "insured." label, "insured for 600 francs" and Yokohama a Marseille no.10 transit, the reverse with Konigsberg (12.2) arrival c.d.s.; some creasing and soiling. Pays $1.20 postage (6oz.) plus 55c. insurance

Lot 1590

12,000 HKD

Live

1906 (20 July) Q.V. size K envelope with "cts." overprint on the reverse (Yang 8) to Germany uprated K.E.VII 1c., 4c., 5c. and 10c.

1906 (20 July) Q.V. size K envelope with "cts." overprint on the reverse (Yang 8) to Germany uprated K.E.VII 1c., 4c., 5c. and 10c. cancelled by double-circle c.d.s. with a fine strike of the large "R" on circle alongside and the large Registered Hong Kong c.d.s. (27.7); redirected on arrival with Halle (25.8) and Badsachsa (26.8) c.d.s.; some creasing at left. A fine example of this very rare stationery envelope from Chefoo

Lot 1591

4,000 HKD

Live

1904 (21 Sept.) envelope to London uprated with K.E.VII 2c., 4c. and 5c. (2) overprinted with "I.M.C." security handstamp, cancelled

1904 (21 Sept.) envelope to London uprated with K.E.VII 2c., 4c. and 5c. (2) overprinted with "I.M.C." security handstamp, cancelled Registered Hong Kong c.d.s. with "customs/kowloon" c.d.s. and black on white registration "2824" label alongside, the reverse with a fine strike of the Customs c.d.s. with * (type C2) and faint London registered c.d.s. (22.10); from J.W. Adnams of the Imperial Maritime Customs; some soiling but a good cover paying four times rate.

Lot 1592

1,200 HKD

Live

A group of 4 Hong Kong QV, KEVII and KGV 10c registered stationery covers, size H or H2. All mint, partly with toning.

A group of 4 Hong Kong QV, KEVII and KGV 10c registered stationery covers, size H or H2. All mint, partly with toning.一組四件香港維多利亞女皇、愛德華七世及佐治五世掛號郵資封，均為size H或H2，未使用。部分帶黃。

Lot 1593

200 HKD

Live

1927 (12 May) Hong Kong KGV 10c registered stationery cover (size G 3-3/4 x 6 inch) to Germany, uprated by 10c, tied by Hong Kong GPO

1927 (12 May) Hong Kong KGV 10c registered stationery cover (size G 3-3/4 x 6 inch) to Germany, uprated by 10c, tied by Hong Kong GPO registered cds., along with registered label. Arrived Berlin (13 Jun).1927.5.12 香港佐治五世10仙掛號郵資封（size G 3-3/4 x 6 inch）寄德國，加貼10仙，銷香港總局掛號日戳，另見掛號標籤。6.13抵柏林。

Lot 1594

1,000 HKD

Live

1907 and 1922 a group of 3 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV 10c registered stationery covers, all size G and commerically used from Hong Kong.

1907 and 1922 a group of 3 Hong Kong KEVII and KGV 10c registered stationery covers, all size G and commerically used from Hong Kong.1907及1922年一組三件香港愛德華七世及佐治五世掛號郵資封，均屬size G，自香港實寄國外。

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。

Hong Kong Postal stationery

China Japanese Occupation Postal stationery

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth Postal stationery

Lot 1613

1,200 HKD

Live

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。

China Japanese Occupation Postal stationery

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth Postal stationery

China Japanese Occupation Postal stationery

Lot 1620

1,000 HKD

Live

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 Queen Elizabeth Postal stationery

Lot 1692

1,500 HKD

Live

A thick album of Hong Kong aerogramme, containig various types of mint examples as well commercial usage. Very comprehensive. Please

A thick album of Hong Kong aerogramme, containig various types of mint examples as well commercial usage. Very comprehensive. Please view.一大冊現代香港航空郵簡，包括不同品種之未使用及實寄例子，十分豐富齊全。請預覽。

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

China Postal stationery

China Republic of China Postal stationery

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

China Postal stationery

China Imperial Post Postal stationery

Lot 1952

800 HKD

Live

1904 (31 Oct) Liaoyang local. ICP 1st print PSC, tied by Moukden Liaoyang double-ringed lunar year cds. With Chinese pagoda handpainting

1904 (31 Oct) Liaoyang local. ICP 1st print PSC, tied by Moukden Liaoyang double-ringed lunar year cds. With Chinese pagoda handpainting1904.10.31 遼陽本埠。大清第一版郵資片，銷奉天遼陽雙圈干支日戳。帶中國古塔手繪。

China Postal stationery

Lot 1954

3,000 HKD

Live

1907 Chinchow (18 Dec) to Belgium. CIP 2nd print PSC, uprated by 1c + 2c, tied by Moukden Chinchow double-ringed lunar year cds. Transit

1907 Chinchow (18 Dec) to Belgium. CIP 2nd print PSC, uprated by 1c + 2c, tied by Moukden Chinchow double-ringed lunar year cds. Transit Kwanchengtsz (23 Dec). Very nice usage of CIP 2nd print PSC in Manchuria.1907.12.15 錦州寄比利時。大清第二版郵資片，加貼1分 + 2分，銷奉天錦州干支日戳。12.23經寬城子。出色難得之清二次片滿洲實寄例子。

China Republic of China Postal stationery

China Postal stationery

China Republic of China Postal stationery

Lot 1988

500 HKD

Live

1927 Lungtsingtsun (1 Feb) to Japan. Junk 1-1/2c PSC, uprated by 1/2c, tied by Lungtsingtsun bilingual cds. Transit Kainei (3 Feb).

1927 Lungtsingtsun (1 Feb) to Japan. Junk 1-1/2c PSC, uprated by 1/2c, tied by Lungtsingtsun bilingual cds. Transit Kainei (3 Feb). 1927.2.1 龍井村寄日本。帆船1分5厘郵資片，加貼半分，銷龍井村三格英漢日戳。2.3經Kainei。

China Postal stationery

China Republic of China Postal stationery

China Postal stationery

Lot 2009

1,800 HKD

Live

ca 1913 Flag of ROC 1c PSC posted at Peking-Moukden TPO to Chinwangtao, tied by “Peking Moukden / Mail Car / 13” circular h.s. Stephen

ca 1913 Flag of ROC 1c PSC posted at Peking-Moukden TPO to Chinwangtao, tied by “Peking Moukden / Mail Car / 13” circular h.s. Stephen Yen stated that post office rents a carriage when the mail volume is high. Mails posted on the train would be applied with this type of h.s. Examples are rare. 約1913年五色旗1分郵資片，經京奉鐵路寄秦皇島，銷少見之“京奉 / 信車 / 十三”三格圓戳。嚴平西指郵務量高時，郵政會向鐵路局租用一節專車。車上投遞之郵件會使用此無日期圓戳，但此情況並不多見，甚為難得。

China Republic of China Postal stationery

Lot 2010

800 HKD

Live

1915-18 a pair of card/cover to Europe. The 1915 PC to Italy specified “via America” but was censored in Russia, indicating

1915-18 a pair of card/cover to Europe. The 1915 PC to Italy specified “via America” but was censored in Russia, indicating trans-Siberia route was still operative. The 1918 registered cover to Denmark specified “via Siberia” but with New York transit, obviously took the American rout instead. Censored twice. Contrasting pair. 1915-18，兩件經“京奉行動郵局”歐洲寄信，貼夏威夷或農票，1915年一件寄意大利，記載“經美洲郵路”，但接受俄羅斯檢查，證明實際上走西伯利亞郵路。另一件掛號信寄丹麥，記載“經西伯利亞郵路”，實際上經紐約，接受兩次檢查。

Lot 2011

2,000 HKD

Live

1916 (24 Mar) Cover posted at Manchouli-Suifenho TPO to Harbin, f.w. Junk 3c, tied by “Chinese Eastern Railway / Manchouli-Suifenho Mail

1916 (24 Mar) Cover posted at Manchouli-Suifenho TPO to Harbin, f.w. Junk 3c, tied by “Chinese Eastern Railway / Manchouli-Suifenho Mail Car No. 1” cds (dated Hunghsien 1st year). Arrived Harbin (25 Mar). Dated one day after the abolition of Yuan Shi-kai regime. Reflecting the handover of Chinese Eastern Railway is also extremely historical. Ex- Stephen Yen. 1916.3.24 滿綏郵車投遞寄哈爾濱，貼帆船3分，銷“中東 / 滿綏郵車一”腰框日戳（年份為洪憲元年）。3.25抵哈爾濱。日期為袁世凱退位後一天，又適逢中東鐵路管治權移交，極具歷史意義。嚴平西《地區郵集之二東三省》第177頁原件。