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Lot 1501

3,000 HKD

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1805 By James Crichton, Canton (1 Jan) to Scotland by ship bag of the East Indian Company . Entire letter, rated “1/-”, put to post in

1805 By James Crichton, Canton (1 Jan) to Scotland by ship bag of the East Indian Company . Entire letter, rated “1/-”, put to post in London, applied with h.s. In early 1800s, senior officials of the East Indian Company in China could send private letters through the bags of the company’s ships. Scarce. It is one of the earliest East-West mail with postal markings.1805.1.1 由James Crichton由廣州交東印度公司船隻郵包寄蘇格蘭，到達倫敦後付郵，郵局注明郵資“1/-”，是最早鈐郵戳的東西方郵件之一。1800年代初，東印度公司高層可交公司船隻郵包寄私人信件，並可從事私人貿易。少見難得。

China Pre-philately

Lot 1502

1,100 HKD

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1831 G W Holmes, Capsingmoon (7 Oct) to Russell & Co., Canton. Entire letter, carried privately. Capsingmoon was the re-loading port in

1831 G W Holmes, Capsingmoon (7 Oct) to Russell & Co., Canton. Entire letter, carried privately. Capsingmoon was the re-loading port in the Pearl River delta downstream from Canton1831.10.7 由G W Holmes自金星門寄廣州旗昌洋行。郵簡，私人送遞。金星門為珠江口商船裝卸貨物之地。

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Lot 1503

1,000 HKD

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1834 Singapore (20 Mar) to William S. Wetmore in Canton. Entire lettter, applied with “Forwarded by A.L. Johnston & Co.” oval seal.

1834 Singapore (20 Mar) to William S. Wetmore in Canton. Entire lettter, applied with “Forwarded by A.L. Johnston & Co.” oval seal. Scarce incoming example from Singapore.1834.3.20 新加坡寄廣州的滑么。郵簡，鈐“Forwarded by A.L. Johnston & Co”橢圓形戳記。少見之新加坡進口例子。

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Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 1504

3,400 HKD

Sold

1838 Canton (3 Jun) to Scotland. Entire letter, rated "1/8" and "Add 1/2", applied with "India Letter Penzance" h.s. Rare rate cover

1838 Canton (3 Jun) to Scotland. Entire letter, rated "1/8" and "Add 1/2", applied with "India Letter Penzance" h.s. Rare rate cover showing the lowest possible rate during the short period that no inland charges within UK.1838.6.3 廣州寄蘇格蘭。郵簡，寫有郵資“1/8”及“Add 1/2”，另鈐“India Letter Penzance”戳記。郵資少見難得，出自英國不收取國內郵資之短暫時期。

Hongkong Treaty Ports

Lot 1505

3,500 HKD

Sold

1842 China War Medal awarded to Stephen Haywood onboard HMS Larne who participated the in Battle of the Chuenpi. With pages of reference

1842 China War Medal awarded to Stephen Haywood onboard HMS Larne who participated the in Battle of the Chuenpi. With pages of reference and documents about the medal. Suitable for further study. The China War Medal was issued by the British Government in 1843 to members of the British and Indian forces who took part in the First Opium War (1839–42). The medal was designed by William Wyon who was also a eminent engraver for its multiple classic British coinage designs.1842年中國戰役勳章，授予英軍戰艦Larne號之海員Stephen Haywood。此英軍成員曾參與穿鼻之戰等。附有多頁之相關記錄及文獻，適合接續研究細閱。中國戰役勳章由英國政府於1843年授予參與第一次鴉片戰爭之英國及英印軍人。此章由著名雕刻師William Wyon設計，不少經典英國錢幣出自其手筆。

Lot 1506

3,500 HKD

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1842 China War Medal awarded to G.H. Harper onboard HMS Rattlesnake who participated the in Battle of the Canton. With pages of reference

1842 China War Medal awarded to G.H. Harper onboard HMS Rattlesnake who participated the in Battle of the Canton. With pages of reference and documents about the medal. Suitable for further study. The China War Medal was issued by the British Government in 1843 to members of the British and Indian forces who took part in the First Opium War (1839–42). The medal was designed by William Wyon who was also a eminent engraver for its multiple classic British coinage designs.1842年中國戰役勳章，授予英軍戰艦Rattlesnake號之海員G.H. Harper。此英軍成員曾參與廣州戰役等。附有多頁之相關記錄及文獻，適合接續研究細閱。中國戰役勳章由英國政府於1843年授予參與第一次鴉片戰爭之英國及英印軍人。此章由著名雕刻師William Wyon設計，不少經典英國錢幣出自其手筆。

Hong Kong Pre-philately

British Asia

Cancellations and seals

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British Asia

Hong Kong Pre-philately

Lot 1507

12,000 HKD

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1842 China Expedition member C. Frederick, Nanking (12 Sep) to England. Entire letter, sent "Voie Southampton", applied with framed "PACKET

1842 China Expedition member C. Frederick, Nanking (12 Sep) to England. Entire letter, sent "Voie Southampton", applied with framed "PACKET LETTER" cachet and Malta disinfection h.s. Arrived London (10 Dec). This letter was dated after the Treaty of Nanking was signed (29 Aug 1842). The sender was presumably on Sir Henry Pottinger's staff.1842.9.12 由鴉片戰爭之英軍C. Frederick自南京寄英國。郵簡，寫有“voie Southampont”，鈐帶框“PACKET LETTER”橫戳及馬爾他消毒圓戳。12.10抵倫敦。此信日期為簽訂南京條約後。寄件人應為砵甸乍之手下。

British Asia

Lot 1508

800 HKD

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1844 Canton (11 Jun) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated “1/10”, applied with “SHIPLETTER” cachet on reverse.

1844 Canton (11 Jun) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated “1/10”, applied with “SHIPLETTER” cachet on reverse. Arrived London (16 Nov).1844.6.11 廣州寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co.。郵簡，寫有郵資“1/10”，背鈐“SHIPLETTER”橫戳。11.16抵倫敦。

Cancellations and seals

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Cancellations and seals

Lot 1509

1,800 HKD

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1844 Canton (3 Sep) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, sent “p Main” and rated 8d”, applied with scarce “DEAL

1844 Canton (3 Sep) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, sent “p Main” and rated 8d”, applied with scarce “DEAL SHIPLETTER” cachet. Arrived London (26 Feb). Deal is a small port near Dover. Incoming examples from China are scarce.1844.9.3 廣州寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co.。郵簡，寫有“p Main”及“8d”郵資，銷少見之“DEAL SHIPLETTER”戳記。 2.26抵倫敦。Deal為Dover附近之小港口，進口自中國之例子少見。

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Great Britain

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Lot 1510

1,700 HKD

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1844 John Silverlock, Canton (10 Nov) to his father in Chichester. Entire letter, rated "1/10" and sent "via Marseiles", applied with boxed

1844 John Silverlock, Canton (10 Nov) to his father in Chichester. Entire letter, rated "1/10" and sent "via Marseiles", applied with boxed "INDIA" h.s. Transit Calcutta (9 Feb), London (8 Feb). Arrived Chichester (9 Feb).1844.11.10 John Silverlock自廣州寄Chichester的父親。郵簡，寫有郵資“1/10”及“via Marseilles”批示，鈐有帶框INDIA戳記。2.9經加爾各答，2.8經倫敦。2.9抵Chichester。

Great Britain

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Great Britain

Lot 1511

900 HKD

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1845 Canton (4 Feb) to Fredreick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated “1/10” and sent “via Marseilles”, applied with oval INDIA

1845 Canton (4 Feb) to Fredreick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated “1/10” and sent “via Marseilles”, applied with oval INDIA h.s. Arrived London (5 Jun).1845.2.4 廣州寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co。郵簡，寫有郵資“1/10”及“via Marseille”批示。鈐橢圓形INDIA戳記。6.5抵倫敦。

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Lot 1512

2,000 HKD

Live

1847 England (23 Apr) to Augustine Head & Co., Canton. Entire letter, sent “via Southampton” and rated “1/-”, applied with

1847 England (23 Apr) to Augustine Head & Co., Canton. Entire letter, sent “via Southampton” and rated “1/-”, applied with Birkenhead double-arc cds (19 May) and London PAID (20 May) cds. This mail was carried by Ripon, Precursor and Pottinger.1847.4.23 英國寄廣州瓊記洋行。郵簡，寫有“via Southampton”及“1/-”郵資，鈐Birkenhead雙弧始發日戳（5.19）及倫敦已付5.20日戳。此信經Ripon、Precursor及Pottinger號送遞。

Asia

China Pre-philately

Asia

Lot 1513

1,000 HKD

Live

1847 Canton (27 Oct) to Frederick Huth & Co., London. Entire letter, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “2/3”, applied with Hong

1847 Canton (27 Oct) to Frederick Huth & Co., London. Entire letter, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “2/3”, applied with Hong Kong (29 Oct) transit cds. Arrived London (22 Dec). This mail was carried by Lady Mary Wood, Precursor, Hindostan and Admiralty.1847.10.27 廣州寄倫敦Frederick Huth & Co.。郵簡，寫有“via Marseilles”及郵資“2/3”，鈐香港10.29中轉日戳。12.22抵倫敦。此信經Lady Mary Wood、Precursor、Hindostan及Admiralty號送遞。

Lot 1514

2,000 HKD

Live

1847 (20 Nov) a pair of entire letters from Canton to Frederick Huth & Co., London, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “4/6” and

1847 (20 Nov) a pair of entire letters from Canton to Frederick Huth & Co., London, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “4/6” and “2/3” respectively, applied with Hong Kong transit cds and London arrival cds. Despite datelined on the same day, one letters was deliberately hold back to lower the probability lost during delivery.1847.11.20 一對廣州寄倫敦Frederick Huth & Co郵簡，寫有“via Marseilles”、“4/6”及“2/3”郵資，鈐香港中轉戳及倫敦到達戳。雖然於同一天書寫，但當中一件故意延遲寄出，以減低寄失機會。

China Pre-philately

Lot 1515

2,000 HKD

Live

1848 USA (4 Apr) to Canton. Entire letter, sent “via Southampton”, applied with London transit cds (10 Apr). Further transit Hong Kong

1848 USA (4 Apr) to Canton. Entire letter, sent “via Southampton”, applied with London transit cds (10 Apr). Further transit Hong Kong (16 Jun). Arrived Canton (17 Jul) according to annotation. Scarce pre-adhesive incoming mail.1848.4.4 美國寄廣州。郵簡，寫有“via Southampton”，鈐4.10倫敦中轉戳。6.16經香港。按批示可知7.17抵廣州。少見之進口史前封。

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Lot 1516

2,000 HKD

Live

1849 (Nov) a pair of entire letters from Canton to England and carried on the same voyage, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “4/1”

1849 (Nov) a pair of entire letters from Canton to England and carried on the same voyage, sent “via Marseilles” and rated “4/1” and “1/10” respectively, applied with Hong Kong transit cds and London arrival cds. Both carried by Braganza, Bentinck, Ripon and Admiralty. One letter with Peter Shek’s original exhibit page.1849.11 一對經相同船隻自廣州寄英國之郵簡，寫有“via Marseilles”、“4/1”及“1/10”郵資，鈐香港中轉戳及倫敦到達戳。兩封均由Braganza、Bentinck、Ripon及Admiralty號送遞。一件連石少東原展頁。

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Lot 1517

900 HKD

Live

1849 Canton (22 Dec) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong Kong double-arc transit cds

1849 Canton (22 Dec) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire, rated "2/3" and sent "via Marseilles", with Hong Kong double-arc transit cds (29 Dec) on the flap. Arrived London (20 Feb). Ex- Peter Shek.1849.12.22 廣州寄倫敦Frederik Huth Co.。郵簡，寫有郵資“2/3”及“via Marseilles”批示，背面鈐香港12.29雙弧中轉戳。2.20抵倫敦。石少堅舊藏。

Lot 1518

900 HKD

Live

1850 Nye Parkin & Co, Canton (8 Mar) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/" and sent "via Southampton", applied with

1850 Nye Parkin & Co, Canton (8 Mar) to Frederick Huth Co., London. Entire letter, rated "2/" and sent "via Southampton", applied with Hong Kong transit cds (9 Mar) on reverse. Arrived London (25 May).1850.3.8 廣州Nye Parkin & Co寄倫敦Frederick Huth Co。郵簡，寫有郵資“2/”及“via Southampton”，鈐香港3.9中轉戳。5.25抵倫敦。