Lot |
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Starting Price |
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CHINA - Postal History |
1435 | ✉ | | 1913 (Jul 12) coloured PPC of 'CHEFOO Chefoo Club' with ½c China Republic Ovpt, 1c Hong Kong, 2c on 5c French PO in China & 1c on 3pf German PO in China, all cancelled at their respective POs.
 | 75.00 |
55.00 sold |
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1436 | ✉ | | 1913 (Jul 12) coloured PPC of 'CHEFOO Beach Hotel from the sea' with ½c China Republic Ovpt, ½s Japanese PO in China, 1k Russian PO in China & 1c on 3pf German PO in China, all cancelled at their respective POs.
 | 75.00 |
55.00 sold |
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1437
| ✉ | | 1936-37 Harvie, Cooke & Co (Shanghai) covers to Henry B Smith (Melbourne), comprising [1] 1936 (Sep 29) endorsed 'BY FRENCH AIR MAIL SERVICE/VIA HANOI' and with Shanghai PO 'AIR MAIL VIA HANOI' handstamp in red, conveyed by combination of CNAC, Air France, and Imperial Airways services at rate of $1.75, backstamped Melbourne, and [2] 1937 (Jan 6) endorsed 'VIA HONGKONG & BY IAL', handstruck 'Via Hanoi' apparently applied in error, scored-over and replaced with 'VIA HONGKONG AND BY I.A.L.' handstamp (both Shanghai PO markings), a participant in Imperial Airways Hong Kong Feeder Service, again at $1.75 rate, backstamped Hong Kong, Melbourne; fine pair. (2)
![Lot 1437 [1 of 4]:1936-37 Harvie, Cooke & Co (Shanghai) covers to Henry B Smith (Melbourne), comprising [1] 1936 (Sep 29) endorsed 'BY FRENCH AIR MAIL SERVICE/VIA HANOI' and with Shanghai PO 'AIR MAIL VIA HANOI' handstamp in red, conveyed by combination of CNAC, Air France, and Imperial Airways services at rate of $1.75, backstamped Melbourne, and [2] 1937 (Jan 6) endorsed 'VIA HONGKONG & BY IAL', handstruck 'Via Hanoi' apparently applied in error, scored-over and replaced with 'VIA HONGKONG AND BY I.A.L.' handstamp (both Shanghai PO markings), a participant in Imperial Airways Hong Kong Feeder Service, again at $1.75 rate, backstamped Hong Kong, Melbourne; fine pair. (2)](/jpg2614/CHINA_-_Postal_History_1936-37_2614620_.jpg) ![Lot 1437 [2 of 4]:1936-37 Harvie, Cooke & Co (Shanghai) covers to Henry B Smith (Melbourne), comprising [1] 1936 (Sep 29) endorsed 'BY FRENCH AIR MAIL SERVICE/VIA HANOI' and with Shanghai PO 'AIR MAIL VIA HANOI' handstamp in red, conveyed by combination of CNAC, Air France, and Imperial Airways services at rate of $1.75, backstamped Melbourne, and [2] 1937 (Jan 6) endorsed 'VIA HONGKONG & BY IAL', handstruck 'Via Hanoi' apparently applied in error, scored-over and replaced with 'VIA HONGKONG AND BY I.A.L.' handstamp (both Shanghai PO markings), a participant in Imperial Airways Hong Kong Feeder Service, again at $1.75 rate, backstamped Hong Kong, Melbourne; fine pair. (2)](/jpg2614/CHINA_-_Postal_History_1936-37_2614620-2_.jpg) ![Lot 1437 [3 of 4]:1936-37 Harvie, Cooke & Co (Shanghai) covers to Henry B Smith (Melbourne), comprising [1] 1936 (Sep 29) endorsed 'BY FRENCH AIR MAIL SERVICE/VIA HANOI' and with Shanghai PO 'AIR MAIL VIA HANOI' handstamp in red, conveyed by combination of CNAC, Air France, and Imperial Airways services at rate of $1.75, backstamped Melbourne, and [2] 1937 (Jan 6) endorsed 'VIA HONGKONG & BY IAL', handstruck 'Via Hanoi' apparently applied in error, scored-over and replaced with 'VIA HONGKONG AND BY I.A.L.' handstamp (both Shanghai PO markings), a participant in Imperial Airways Hong Kong Feeder Service, again at $1.75 rate, backstamped Hong Kong, Melbourne; fine pair. (2)](/jpg2614/CHINA_-_Postal_History_1936-37_2614620-3_.jpg) | 180.00 |
135.00 sold |
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Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings |
40
| ✉ | | Hong Kong 1997-2005 'Souvenir Packs' containing many FDCs with most sets and most M/Ss incll 1999 New Year M/S, 2000 New Millennium, 2002 Cultural Diversity, 2004 Stamp Show M/Ss, etc. All unaddressed. Cat £500 as used stamps. (55+ Packs)
![Lot 40 [1 of 4]:Hong Kong 1997-2005 'Souvenir Packs' containing many FDCs with most sets and most M/Ss incll 1999 New Year M/S, 2000 New Millennium, 2002 Cultural Diversity, 2004 Stamp Show M/Ss, etc. All unaddressed. Cat £500 as used stamps. (55+ Packs)](/jpg2911/Collections_and_Miscellaneous_Groupings_Hong_Kong_1997-2005_2911042_.jpg) ![Lot 40 [2 of 4]:Hong Kong 1997-2005 'Souvenir Packs' containing many FDCs with most sets and most M/Ss incll 1999 New Year M/S, 2000 New Millennium, 2002 Cultural Diversity, 2004 Stamp Show M/Ss, etc. All unaddressed. Cat £500 as used stamps. (55+ Packs)](/jpg2911/Collections_and_Miscellaneous_Groupings_Hong_Kong_1997-2005_2911042-2_.jpg) ![Lot 40 [3 of 4]:Hong Kong 1997-2005 'Souvenir Packs' containing many FDCs with most sets and most M/Ss incll 1999 New Year M/S, 2000 New Millennium, 2002 Cultural Diversity, 2004 Stamp Show M/Ss, etc. All unaddressed. Cat £500 as used stamps. (55+ Packs)](/jpg2911/Collections_and_Miscellaneous_Groupings_Hong_Kong_1997-2005_2911042-3_.jpg) | 150.00 |
160.00 sold |
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Military - World War I Period |
125
| | | 1914 Japanese Invasion of Tsingtau A great PPC and photo collection of the men and forces involved in this long and ultimately successful invasion by Japanese & English troops. Most cards are English, German & Japanese, there are also cards from France, Tsingtau & Brazil. Included in this collection are six illustrated Zieher cards with scenes of Tsingtau. (110+ items)
![Lot 125 [1 of 10]:1914 Japanese Invasion of Tsingtau A great PPC and photo collection of the men and forces involved in this long and ultimately successful invasion by Japanese & English troops. Most cards are English, German & Japanese, there are also cards from France, Tsingtau & Brazil. Included in this collection are six illustrated Zieher cards with scenes of Tsingtau. (110+ items)](/jpg2615/Military_-_World_War_I_Period_1914_Japanese_Invasion_of_Tsingtau_2615130_.jpg) ![Lot 125 [2 of 10]:1914 Japanese Invasion of Tsingtau A great PPC and photo collection of the men and forces involved in this long and ultimately successful invasion by Japanese & English troops. Most cards are English, German & Japanese, there are also cards from France, Tsingtau & Brazil. Included in this collection are six illustrated Zieher cards with scenes of Tsingtau. (110+ items)](/jpg2615/Military_-_World_War_I_Period_1914_Japanese_Invasion_of_Tsingtau_2615130-2_.jpg) ![Lot 125 [3 of 10]:1914 Japanese Invasion of Tsingtau A great PPC and photo collection of the men and forces involved in this long and ultimately successful invasion by Japanese & English troops. Most cards are English, German & Japanese, there are also cards from France, Tsingtau & Brazil. Included in this collection are six illustrated Zieher cards with scenes of Tsingtau. (110+ items)](/jpg2615/Military_-_World_War_I_Period_1914_Japanese_Invasion_of_Tsingtau_2615130-3_.jpg) | 400.00 |
1,050.00 sold |
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AUSTRALIA - Postal History |
917
| ✉ | | 1949 Service Suspended covers from Tatt's in Hobart to Swatow, China x2, each with different 'POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED/RETURN TO SENDER' handstamp on face, one with additional 'H.F.A' handstamp on stamps. Plus Tatt's 1949 Melbourne Cup application forms that acompanied one of the letters. (5)
![Lot 917 [1 of 4]:1949 Service Suspended covers from Tatt's in Hobart to Swatow, China x2, each with different 'POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED/RETURN TO SENDER' handstamp on face, one with additional 'H.F.A' handstamp on stamps. Plus Tatt's 1949 Melbourne Cup application forms that acompanied one of the letters. (5)](/jpg2615/AUSTRALIA_-_Postal_History_1949_Service_Suspended_2615161_.jpg) ![Lot 917 [2 of 4]:1949 Service Suspended covers from Tatt's in Hobart to Swatow, China x2, each with different 'POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED/RETURN TO SENDER' handstamp on face, one with additional 'H.F.A' handstamp on stamps. Plus Tatt's 1949 Melbourne Cup application forms that acompanied one of the letters. (5)](/jpg2615/AUSTRALIA_-_Postal_History_1949_Service_Suspended_2615161-2_.jpg) ![Lot 917 [3 of 4]:1949 Service Suspended covers from Tatt's in Hobart to Swatow, China x2, each with different 'POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED/RETURN TO SENDER' handstamp on face, one with additional 'H.F.A' handstamp on stamps. Plus Tatt's 1949 Melbourne Cup application forms that acompanied one of the letters. (5)](/jpg2615/AUSTRALIA_-_Postal_History_1949_Service_Suspended_2615161-3_.jpg) | 150.00 |
270.00 sold |
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AUSTRALIA - First Flight Covers |
945 | ✉ | | 1949 (15 Mar) Sydney to Hong Kong signed by Pilot with QANTAS red & black vignette (Frommer 81d), & on reverse Hong Kong arrival cds.
![Lot 945 [1 of 2]:1949 (15 Mar) Sydney to Hong Kong signed by Pilot with QANTAS red & black vignette (Frommer 81d), & on reverse Hong Kong arrival cds.](/jpg2909/AUSTRALIA_-_First_Flight_Covers_1949_15_Mar_Sydney_to_Hong_Kong_2909974_.jpg) ![Lot 945 [2 of 2]:1949 (15 Mar) Sydney to Hong Kong signed by Pilot with QANTAS red & black vignette (Frommer 81d), & on reverse Hong Kong arrival cds.](/jpg2909/AUSTRALIA_-_First_Flight_Covers_1949_15_Mar_Sydney_to_Hong_Kong_2909974-2_.jpg) | 90.00 |
72.00 R |
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FRENCH COLONIES INDO-CHINESE POST OFFICES IN CHINA - Postal History |
1468 | ✉ | | 1929 (Nov 5) use of Kwangchow 1c & 30c block of 4 (stamps cancelled at Hanoi) on registered air cover from Fort Bayard to France fine boxed 'VOYAGE/RETOUR RECORD DISTANCE/COSTES-BELLONTE/OCT NOV 1929' on face.
![Lot 1468 [1 of 2]:1929 (Nov 5) use of Kwangchow 1c & 30c block of 4 (stamps cancelled at Hanoi) on registered air cover from Fort Bayard to France fine boxed 'VOYAGE/RETOUR RECORD DISTANCE/COSTES-BELLONTE/OCT NOV 1929' on face.](/jpg2615/FRENCH_COLONIES_INDO-CHINESE_POST_OFFICES_IN_CHINA_-_Postal_History_1929_2615210_.jpg) ![Lot 1468 [2 of 2]:1929 (Nov 5) use of Kwangchow 1c & 30c block of 4 (stamps cancelled at Hanoi) on registered air cover from Fort Bayard to France fine boxed 'VOYAGE/RETOUR RECORD DISTANCE/COSTES-BELLONTE/OCT NOV 1929' on face.](/jpg2615/FRENCH_COLONIES_INDO-CHINESE_POST_OFFICES_IN_CHINA_-_Postal_History_1929_2615210-2_.jpg) | 250.00 |
200.00 R |
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HONG KONG - Postal History |
1547 | ✉ | | 1938 (Jan 20) local registered cover with 5c Postal fiscal x4 (one other missing) & 5c Coronation tied by '20JA/38' datestamps being the last day of authorised postal use for the 5c Postal Fiscal, some age spotting.
 | 55.00 |
70.00 sold |
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HONG KONG - Flight Covers - Commercial |
1548 | ✉ | | 1940 (Jan 20) Chartered Bank registered cover to Melbourne franked aggregate $3.70 comprising KGVI 25c, $2, $1, 15c and 30c, representing post-EAMS $1.15 per ½oz rate x3 plus 25c registration, small portion of perforated sealing tape at top tied by manuscript Chinese characters on reverse (Post Office repair?), most attractive.
![Lot 1548 [1 of 2]:1940 (Jan 20) Chartered Bank registered cover to Melbourne franked aggregate $3.70 comprising KGVI 25c, $2, $1, 15c and 30c, representing post-EAMS $1.15 per ½oz rate x3 plus 25c registration, small portion of perforated sealing tape at top tied by manuscript Chinese characters on reverse (Post Office repair?), most attractive.](/jpg2614/HONG_KONG_-_Flight_Covers_-_Commercial_1940_2614626_.jpg) ![Lot 1548 [2 of 2]:1940 (Jan 20) Chartered Bank registered cover to Melbourne franked aggregate $3.70 comprising KGVI 25c, $2, $1, 15c and 30c, representing post-EAMS $1.15 per ½oz rate x3 plus 25c registration, small portion of perforated sealing tape at top tied by manuscript Chinese characters on reverse (Post Office repair?), most attractive.](/jpg2614/HONG_KONG_-_Flight_Covers_-_Commercial_1940_2614626-2_.jpg) | 100.00 |
75.00 sold |
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