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Manchukuo Russian Post

Russia Japanese War

Branch Offices / Maritime / Military Mail

Manchukuo Russian Post

Russia Japanese War

Manchukuo Russian Post

Lot 904

800 HKD

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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。

Russia Japanese War

Lot 905

1,500 HKD

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1945 a pair of Japanese military postcards used by Sovet Red Army in Manchuria, applied with Military Post cds, along with censor marks.

1945 a pair of Japanese military postcards used by Sovet Red Army in Manchuria, applied with Military Post cds, along with censor marks. 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 3 and 5 in “Soviet Japanese War 1945 adn Soviet Miliary Mail in Manchuria” by Danny Wong, “Asian Philatelist 2015”.1945年一對滿洲之蘇軍明信片，原片為日本軍郵明信片，分別鈐軍郵日戳，均帶檢查章。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3及圖5原件。

Branch Offices / Maritime / Military Mail

Europe

Branch Offices / Maritime / Military Mail

Lot 919

3,000 HKD

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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。

Europe

China French PO

Europe

Lot 949

7,200 HKD

Sold

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

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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。

China French PO

Belgium

Lot 952

700 HKD

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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

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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。

Belgium

China French PO

Belgium

Lot 954

6,000 HKD

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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。

China French PO

China French PO Cancellations and seals

China French PO

Lot 955

2,000 HKD

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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

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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

Lot 957

1,300 HKD

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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。

Military mail - Fieldpost

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Military mail - Fieldpost

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Military mail - Fieldpost

Lot 958

900 HKD

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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。

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Lot 959

2,600 HKD

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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”。

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Military mail - Fieldpost

Lot 960

1,000 HKD

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1900s a group of 10 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with various French post cancellations such as "Tresor et Postes Aus

1900s a group of 10 Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine covers, applied with various French post cancellations such as "Tresor et Postes Aus Armees" cds, Peking, Tientsin, paquebot Ligne N cds as well as administrative marks.1900年代一組十件法國對華遠征軍軍郵封，鈐不同之法國客郵郵戳，如法軍郵局、北京、天津、郵船N線日戳以及各式行政圓戳等。

Military mail - Fieldpost

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Military mail - Fieldpost

Lot 961

2,500 HKD

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1900s an assorted group of 17 French military in China and Indochina covers and postcards, applied with "Tresor et Postes" No. 1, 5, 6 cds,

1900s an assorted group of 17 French military in China and Indochina covers and postcards, applied with "Tresor et Postes" No. 1, 5, 6 cds, paquebot cds and administrative marks. Located at Shanhaikwa, examples of Tresor et Postes No. 6 is rather scarce. Please view.1900年代一組十七件法國在華及印支軍郵封，鈐軍郵1局、5局及6局日戳、不同之郵船日戳及行政圓戳等。當中軍郵6局位於山海關，較為少見。請預覽。

Cover lot

Lot 962

1,400 HKD

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1900-1902 a group of 6 Corps Editionnaire de Chine covers with Port Said paquebot cds (Salles I.956). One example without date in the

1900-1902 a group of 6 Corps Editionnaire de Chine covers with Port Said paquebot cds (Salles I.956). One example without date in the postmark.1900至1902年一組六件對華遠征軍封，均鈐東京遠征軍薩得港郵船日戳（Salles I.956），當中一件郵戳中央無日期，難得。

Lot 963

3,000 HKD

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1900s a group of 14 French miliary covers and postcards sending from Tresor et Postes aux Armees No. 1, 2, 5 and 6 respectively. Partly

1900s a group of 14 French miliary covers and postcards sending from Tresor et Postes aux Armees No. 1, 2, 5 and 6 respectively. Partly franked or with administrative markings.1900年代一組14件法軍封片，出自法軍1、2、5及6局，部分貼票或鈐行政圓戳。