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China French PO

Hong Kong Cancellations and seals

Lot 937

1,600 HKD

Live

1901 India (4 Aug) to Shanhaikwan, frankless, bearing Haipur origin cds on reverse. On front showing “POSTAGE CANCELLED BY CHINA E.F.

1901 India (4 Aug) to Shanhaikwan, frankless, bearing Haipur origin cds on reverse. On front showing “POSTAGE CANCELLED BY CHINA E.F. BASE OFFICE” cachet and Paipur due mark. Transit Base Office B (2 Sep; Tangku). Arrived FPO No. 6 (3 Sep; Shanhaikwan).1901.8.4 印度寄山海關，無貼票，背面鈐Haupur始發日戳。正面鈐“POSTAGE CANCELLED BY CHINA E.F. BASE OFFICE”指示戳及Paipur欠資章。9.2經溏沽基地B局，9.3抵英軍第6局（山海關）。

Lot 938

7,500 HKD

Sold

1900s a group of 12 Indian QV ovpt. C.E.F. postal stationeries, tied by FPO No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, Base Office cds etc. A comprehensive

1900s a group of 12 Indian QV ovpt. C.E.F. postal stationeries, tied by FPO No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, Base Office cds etc. A comprehensive collection.1900年代一組12件印度維多利亞女皇像加蓋C.E.F郵資封片，銷英軍1、3、4、7、9局、基地郵局等日戳。一組豐富之集藏。

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 940

900 HKD

Live

A group of about 140 Native Girl, France type and Navigation and Commerce issue original and ovpt. mint and used stamps, including Canton,

A group of about 140 Native Girl, France type and Navigation and Commerce issue original and ovpt. mint and used stamps, including Canton, Pakhoi, Mongtseu, Hoihao etc. Several stamps with suspectible overprints. Please view.一組約140枚土女圖、法蘭西像及航海及商貿神像未加蓋及加蓋中國地名新舊票，包括廣州、北海、蒙自、海口等。當中數枚之加蓋可能有疑。請預覽。

Lot 941

1,000 HKD

Live

A group of about 75 French Post in China mint and used stamps, mostly Native Girl issues. showcasing Kouang Tcheou, Pakhoi, Yunnanfou etc

A group of about 75 French Post in China mint and used stamps, mostly Native Girl issues. showcasing Kouang Tcheou, Pakhoi, Yunnanfou etc overprintsf. Moslty mint.一組約75枚法國在華客郵新舊票，當中大多為土女圖，展示了廣州灣、北海及雲南府地名加蓋。大多為新。

Lot 942

2,000 HKD

Live

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

France Postal stationery

China French PO

Hongkong Treaty Ports Covers bulk lot

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

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。

France Postal stationery

French Indochina Post Offices Postal stationery

France 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》。

French Indochina Post Offices Postal stationery

French Post in China

China French PO Covers 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 Post in China

China French PO Covers bulk lot

French Post in China

Lot 947

800 HKD

Live

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。

Europe

China French PO

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

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

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。

China French PO

Belgium

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。

China French PO

Belgium

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。

Belgium

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。