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China Province Mandschurei

China Province Northeast Provinces

Manchukuo Russian Post

China Province Mandschurei

China Province Northeast Provinces

China Province Mandschurei

Lot 851

2,000 HKD

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1914.2.10 Tomsk to Khailar. PPC. 3k rate. Addressed to 2nd Company, 1st Transamur Regiment of CER. Khailar station arrival 2.16. Scarce.

1914.2.10 Tomsk to Khailar. PPC. 3k rate. Addressed to 2nd Company, 1st Transamur Regiment of CER. Khailar station arrival 2.16. Scarce.1914.2.20西伯利亞鄂木茨克寄往海拉爾車站中東鐵路護路軍阿穆爾1團2營，明信片郵資3戈比，2.16到戳。罕品。

China Province Northeast Provinces

Lot 857

2,000 HKD

Live

1905 Handaokhetze Station, 2nd East Siberian Company (12 Jun) to Pskov, Russia. Russian formular card, frankless, applied with Field Corps

1905 Handaokhetze Station, 2nd East Siberian Company (12 Jun) to Pskov, Russia. Russian formular card, frankless, applied with Field Corps PO cds. Transit St. Petersburg (4 Jul). Arrived Zvony Station, Pskov (29 Jul).1905.6.12 第二西伯利亞連自橫道河子站寄俄國Pskov。俄國明信片，無貼票，鈐有野戰軍郵局日戳。7.4經聖彼得堡。7.29抵Pskov之Zvony站。

Manchukuo Russian Post

Lot 869

1,000 HKD

Live

1905 Mukden (11 Jan) to Harbin. Picture postcard, applied with Mukden Russian PO T&S type 3b cds, alongside with "5th Company of 3rd

1905 Mukden (11 Jan) to Harbin. Picture postcard, applied with Mukden Russian PO T&S type 3b cds, alongside with "5th Company of 3rd Infantry Regiment" circular seal.1905.11.11 瀋陽寄哈爾濱。圖片明信片，鈐瀋陽俄局T&S 3b型日戳，旁鈐“第三步兵團第五連”圓戳。

Manchukuo Russian Post

China Russian PO Picture postcards

Russia Post in China

Lot 870

1,500 HKD

Live

1905 Moukden (8 Jan) to Russia, frankless, applied with scarce Moukden Russian PO T&S type 3 cds in violet. On reverse with Red Cross

1905 Moukden (8 Jan) to Russia, frankless, applied with scarce Moukden Russian PO T&S type 3 cds in violet. On reverse with Red Cross seal. Very unusual example of this cds in violet.1905.1.8 瀋陽寄俄國，無貼票，鈐稀罕之瀋陽俄局T&S 3型紫色日戳。背面蓋有紅十字會圓戳。紫色郵戳十分獨特少見。

China Russian PO Picture postcards

Russia Post in China

China Russian PO Picture postcards

Lot 882

1,500 HKD

Live

A group of 18 Russo-Japanese War PPC, depicting naval combats, artilery and troops. Partly used. A spectacular set.

A group of 18 Russo-Japanese War PPC, depicting naval combats, artilery and troops. Partly used. A spectacular set.一組十八張日俄戰爭圖片明信片，描繪了海戰、炮兵、官兵等。部分已使用。精彩萬分。

Russia Post in China

Lot 892

6,000 HKD

Live

1904 Port Arthur (26 Jul) to St. Petersbourg, detained by the Japanese and re-addressed to St. Petersbourg after the war, f.w. Coat of Arms

1904 Port Arthur (26 Jul) to St. Petersbourg, detained by the Japanese and re-addressed to St. Petersbourg after the war, f.w. Coat of Arms 7k, tied by Port Arthur Russian PO T&S type 2G cds. Alongside with a label stating the mail was detained by the Japanese and would be returned via Russian Mission in Japan. Arrived St. Petersbourg (11 Nov 1906). Scarce detained example.1904.7.26 旅順寄聖彼得堡，被日軍扣留，於戰後重寄。貼軍徽圖7戈比，銷旅順俄局T&S 2G型日戳。貼有標籤，指信件被日方扣留，將經俄國駐日使團退回。1906.11.11抵聖彼得堡。少見之日俄戰爭扣留例子。

Manchukuo Russian Post

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

China French PO

Manchukuo Russian Post

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

Manchukuo Russian Post

Lot 904

800 HKD

Live

1945 (14 Aug) Soviet Red Army family letter from FPO No. 49430, Manchuria, folded in triangular shape, along with 02184 censor mark.

1945 (14 Aug) Soviet Red Army family letter from FPO No. 49430, Manchuria, folded in triangular shape, along with 02184 censor mark. Arrived Kolomna (30 Aug). Sovie Army invaded Manchuria on 9 Aug 1945 and retreated on 3 May 1946. These mails were strictly confidential for years and not seen until the collapse of USSR. Illustration 2 in “Soviet Japanese War 1945 adn Soviet Miliary Mail in Manchuria” by Danny Wong, “Asian Philatelist 2015”.1945.8.14 蘇聯紅軍家書，自滿州軍郵49430局寄出，折成三角形，旁見02184檢查章。8.30抵Kolomna。蘇聯在1945年8月9日進攻滿洲，並在1946年5月3日撤離。由於蘇聯嚴格保密，實物一直不為人所知，直至蘇聯解體後才有實物流出。《亞洲郵學家2015》王劍智著《日蘇戰爭與在滿洲蘇聯紅軍軍郵》一文圖2原件。

Hong Kong Covers bulk lot

Lot 919

3,000 HKD

Live

1920-1930s a group of about 14 British military post in China covers, including examples from Tientsin, Shanhaikwan and Shanghai,

1920-1930s a group of about 14 British military post in China covers, including examples from Tientsin, Shanhaikwan and Shanghai, showcasing different rates and FPOs. Historical items before Japanese aggression.1920至1930年代一組約14件英軍在華封，出自天津、山海關、上海，展示了不同郵資及軍郵局日戳。見證了日本侵華前夕，別具歷史意義。

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。

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

Live

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

1,200 HKD

Live

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

800 HKD

Live

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

1,200 HKD

Live

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”。