14 Jun 2021 – 19 Jun 2021
5664 lots
Lot 40084 | 1929 (July 11) Postcard to Himeji-Shi (Japan), bearing commemorative exhibition hs in the shape of an elephant
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » Chinese Republic
1929 (July 11) Postcard to Himeji-Shi (Japan), bearing ‘Junk’ 2c tied by bilingual cds of Mokanshan, with adjacent commemorative exhibition hs in the shape…
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40085 | 1932 (Nov) Spectacular insured large cover from Hankow
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » Chinese Republic
1932 (Nov) Spectacular insured large cover from Hankow via Canada to Kassel (Germany), bearing ‘Dr. Sun’ 1c, 4c (2), 20c, 25c (4) & $1, and ‘Martyrs’ 8c…
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40086 | 1936 (Oct) 5c Postal stationery red-band envelope to Tientsin
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » Chinese Republic
1936 (Oct) 5c Postal stationery red-band envelope to Tientsin, arrival bs, very fine.
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40087 | 1938 (Aug 15) 5c Lettercard uprated to Switzerland with 1937 1c on 4c green (19mm wide), 8c on 40c and 10c on 25c tied by bilingual Shanghai cds
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » Chinese Republic
1938 (Aug 15) 5c Lettercard uprated to Switzerland with 1937 1c on 4c green (19mm wide), 8c on 40c and 10c on 25c tied by bilingual Shanghai cds, reverse…
Estimate: 500 – 600 EUR
Lot 40088 | 1948 Airmail $50’000 on $1 yellow-green, Peking printing, mint nh block of 4
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » 1945-48 Post War Inflation Period
1948 Airmail $50’000 on $1 yellow-green, surcharged in error on
the perf. 14 1932 Peking printing, mint nh block of 4, very fine and
scarce multiple…
Estimate: 200 – 260 EUR
Lot 40089 | 1948 Commercial envelope inscribed “sample of no value”, originally containing tea, sent registered from Shanghai to Sweden
China » Chinese Empire (1878-1949) » 1948-49 Gold and Silver Yuan Issues
1948 Commercial envelope inscribed “sample of no value”, originally containing tea, sent registered from Shanghai to Sweden franked on the reverse with…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40090 | 1927 (June 19) Rare express cover to Japan, 1927 “Limited For Use in Hi-Kei” overprinted 4c and 10c
China » China Provincial Issues » China Province Manchuria
1927 (June 19) Rare express envelope cover from Harbin to Kobe (Japan), bearing 1927 “Limited For Use in Hi-Kei” overprinted 4c and 10c, tied by Harbin…
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40091 | 1929 (Feb 8) Postcard from Yunanfu to Maisons-Laffitte
China » China Provincial Issues » Yunnan
1929 (Feb 8) Postcard from Yunanfu to Maisons-Laffitte (France), franked by 1926 6c scarlet, tied by rare “TRAIN POST OFFICE N°9/YUNANFU-HOKOW 1929” cds,…
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40092 | Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Area 1945 50c red Mao used
China » Communist China » North China
Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Area 1945 50c red Mao used with faint cancel, some
imperfections with light creasing, toning and a hint of thinning, rare…
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40093 | Express Delivery: 1905-12 10c light green and yellow-green, dated ” FEBY 1909″, a complete unused example
China » Express Stamps
Express Delivery: 1905-12 10c light green and yellow-green, dated “FEBY 1909”, a complete unused example, some creasing and minor tone spots, well above…
Estimate: 1’000 – 1’500 EUR
Lot 40094 | 1950-51 East China Revenue Office printing, Tien-an-Men set of 10 to $5000 pink unused
China » People’s Republic of China
1950-51 East China Revenue Office printing, Tien-an-Men set of 10 to $5000 pink unused, $2000 odd short perf, very fine (SG 1481a-1487, £300).
Estimate: 60 – 80 EUR
Lot 40095 | 1960 Goldfish series of five progressive proofs on ungummed for unadopted design for 8f
China » People’s Republic of China
1960 Goldfish series of five progressive proofs on ungummed for unadopted design for 8f, dated 1958, in red, grey, yellow, yellow & red and last with all…
Estimate: 5’000 – 6’000 EUR
Lot 40096 | 1968 (Sep 19) Airmail cover from Peking to Sweden franked on both sides incl. 1967 Mao’s Poems (3 different)
China » People’s Republic of China
1968 (Sep 19) Airmail cover from Peking to Sweden franked on both sides incl. 1966 Afro-Asiatic Conference 22f, 1967 Mao’s Poems (3 different), 18th Anniv….
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40097 | 1967 25th Anniversary of Mao Tse-tung’s Talks on Literature and Art mint nh set of 3
China » People’s Republic of China
1967 25th Anniversary of Mao Tse-tung’s Talks on Literature and Art mint nh set of 3, SG2361 with light bend otherwise very fine (SG 2359-2361).
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40098 | 1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art 8f “Raid on the White Tiger Regiment” mint nh lower right corner marginal block of four
China » People’s Republic of China
1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art 8f “Raid on the White Tiger Regiment” mint nh lower right corner marginal block of four, pen number on reverse in margin…
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40099 | 1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art 8f “Taking Tiger Mountain” mint nh upper left corner marginal block of four
China » People’s Republic of China
1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art 8f “Taking Tiger Mountain” mint nh upper left corner marginal block of four, some faint foxing at top, very fine.
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40100 | 1968 “Directives of Mao Tse-tung” se-tenant strip of 5 contained in an unmounted mint block of twenty
China » People’s Republic of China
1968 “Directives of Mao Tse-tung” se-tenant strip of 5 contained in an unmounted mint block of twenty from the foot of the sheet showing imprint; a few…
Estimate: 8’000 – 10’000 EUR
Lot 40101 | 1969-83 Small group of mint nh PRC
China » People’s Republic of China
1969-83 Small group of mint nh PRC incl. 1970 Revolutionary Opera set, 1971 50th Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party set, 1981 Beautiful Women $2 mini…
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40102 | 1970 Heroic Death of Chin Hsün-hua in mint nh top right corner marginal block of 14 with plate number
China » People’s Republic of China
1970 Heroic Death of Chin Hsün-hua in Kirin Border Floods in mint nh top right corner marginal block of 14 with plate number, three vertical folds between…
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40103 | 1978 National Science Conference mini sheet, mint nh
China » People’s Republic of China
1978 National Science Conference mini sheet, mint nh, a few faint handling bends, very fine (SG MS2765a, £325).
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40104 | 1978 National Science Conference mini sheet, mint nh, post office fresh
China » People’s Republic of China
1978 National Science Conference mini sheet, mint nh, post office fresh (SG MS2815, £225), plus two presentation folders with cancelled sets of the 1st…
Estimate: 80 – 100 EUR
Lot 40105 | 1979 Hsingkiang River Bridge mini sheet, mint nh
China » People’s Republic of China
1979 Hsingkiang River Bridge mini sheet, mint nh, post office fresh (SG MS2834, £225).
Estimate: 50 – 60 EUR
Lot 40106 | 1979 Study of Science from Childhood 2y mini sheet, mint nh
China » People’s Republic of China
1979 Study of Science from Childhood 2y mini sheet, mint nh, very faint bend in margin at top left mentioned only for accuracy, post office fresh (SG MS2900,…
Estimate: 400 – 600 EUR
Lot 40107 | 1979 PRC Stamp Exhibition 2y mini sheet, mint nh
China » People’s Republic of China
1979 PRC Stamp Exhibition 2y mini sheet, mint nh, post office fresh (SG MS2923, £300).
Estimate: 60 – 80 EUR
Lot 40108 | 1899 (June 1) Mourning cover from Shanghai via Brindisi
China » Foreign Post Offices » British Post Offices
1899 (June 1) Mourning cover from Shanghai via Brindisi to Vienna, franked by China 1898 2c (5) , tied by ‘Pa-kua’ cancel with bilingual cds on dispatch…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40109 | 1899 (Nov 20) Postcard to Dollnstein (Germany), franked
China » Foreign Post Offices » British Post Offices
1899 (Nov 20) Postcard to Dollnstein (Germany), franked by China 1898 1/2c (6) and 1c, tied by ‘Pa-kua’ hs, Shanghai Local post and Hong kong cds’s at…
Estimate: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 40110 | 1901 (March 26) registered postcard from Peking to Germany, bearing China 1898 4c and 10c, entering the Br. P.O. with 1882-96 2c carmine (2) and 10c purple and red,
China » Foreign Post Offices » British Post Offices
1901 (March 26) Registered postcard from Peking to Liebenwerda (Germany), bearing China 1898 4c and 10c, each tied by bilingual dispatch ds, red Peking…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40111 | 1860-61 Two covers to France franked by Empire 40c, from Hong Kong and Shanghai
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1860-61 Two covers to France bearing well margined 1853 40c, tied by dotted “CECB.CL.” lozenge, with matching “CORPS EXP. CHINE/Bau CENTRAL” cds alongside,…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40112 | 1861 (April 15) Stampless envelope bearing “CORPS EXP.CHINE/BAU C”
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1861 (April 15) Stampless envelope to Lorient, endorsed “Voie de Suez”, bearing “CORPS EXP.CHINE/BAU C”, charged “5” in ms, transit and receiving backstamps,…
Estimate: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 40113 | 1861 (April 15) Stampless envelope endorsed “Voie de
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1861 (July 28) Envelope to Tarbes franked by imperf. ‘Empire’ 20c pair (vertical crease between stamps and lower right corner of the left stamp with paper…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40114 | 1863 (July)-1864 (Feb) Two covers, the earlier being
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1863 (July)-1864 (Feb) Two covers, the earlier being stampless with “COR.D.ARMÉES/INDO CHINE” cds and charged with 30c on arrival, the later franked at…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40115 | 1864 (May 21) Envelope to Belfort franked by 20c with “COR.D.ARMÉES/INDO-CHINE” cds
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1864 (May 21) Envelope to Belfort franked at concessionary rate with imperf. ‘Empire’ 20c, tied by “5104” lozenge showing “COR.D.ARMÉES/INDO-CHINE” cds…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40116 | 1873 Cover to Lavarenne-St-Hilaire franked franked by Cérès perf. 25c, tied by “5104” lozenge with “CORR. D. ARMÉES/SHANG-HAI” cds
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1873 (Sept 13) Cover to Lavarenne-St-Hilaire, most probably written by the famous French explorer Francis Garnier, who died fighting in Hanoi on 21.12.1873,…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40117 | 1882 (March 11) Cover to Havre, ‘Sage’ 15c blue with “CORR.D.ARM./LIG.N PAQ.FR.N°10” cds in red
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1882 (March 11) Cover to Havre endorsed “par voie Française”, franked by ‘Sage’ 15c blue, cleanly tied by “CORR.D.ARM./LIG.N PAQ.FR.N°10” cds in red, repeated…
Estimate: 1’000 – 1’500 EUR
Lot 40118 | 1887 (Nov 24) Cover addressed to the Commander of the French Naval Division in Cochinchina
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Military Mail
1887 (Nov 24) Cover addressed to the Commander of the French Naval Division in Cochinchina, bearing Type Sage 15c blue, tied by “CORR. D. ARMÉES/SHANG-HAI”…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40119 | 1863 Stampless cover to Valréas, bearing “SHANG-HAI/Bau FRANÇAIS”cds
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1863 (March 21) Stampless cover to Valréas, bearing “SHANG-HAI/Bau FRANÇAIS” cds, red Suez French entry and ms charge of 90c on receipt, an unusual unpaid…
Estimate: 80 – 120 EUR
Lot 40120 | Incoming Mail. 1863 Cover from US to Shanghai with 1861-66 30c carried via French Closed Mail
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
Incoming Mail. 1863 (Dec 12) Cover endorsed “French closed mail” from Boston to Shanghai, franked by U.S. 1861-66 30c orange (Scott 71), tied by cork cancel…
Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 40121 | 1864 Envelope to Bordeaux, franked by 1862 10c, 20c and 40c
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1864 (May 5) Envelope to Bordeaux, franked by 1862 10c, 20c (top left corner defective) and 40c, each tied by “5104” numerals, with matching “SHANG-HAÏ/BAU…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40122 | 1865 Incoming cover from France charged with rare tax marking on delivery
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1865 (Nov 21) Incoming cover from Marseilles to Shanghai, sent stampless with dispatch cds, charged on receipt with “9” decimes due hs, with French Shanghai…
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 40123 | 1870 (Sept 15) Double rate cover from Shanghai to Hamburg, franked by 1867 80c strip of three
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1870 (Sept 15) Double rate cover from Shanghai to Hamburg, franked by 1867 80c strip of three (one stamp affected by small tear), tied by “5104” lozenges…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40124 | 1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c and ‘Bordeaux’ 80c
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon carried at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c, as well as very fresh and large margined ‘Bordeaux’ 80c, tied…
Estimate: 700 – 900 EUR
Lot 40125 | 1872 Double rate cover via French packet bearing 1863-71 80c pair and 1870-71 40c
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1872 (Aug 3) Double rate cover via French packet to St. Etienne, bearing 1863-71 80c pair and 1870-71 40c, tied by dotted “5104” lozenge, with”SHANG-HAI/CHINE”…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40126 | 1873 Cover to Paris endorsed “Via Brindisi”, bearing a very spectacular franking paying the triple rate.
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1873 (Sept 20) Cover to Paris endorsed “Via Brindisi” (by British packet), bearing 1870-71 40c single and strip of three and 1871-7580c strip of three…
Estimate: 600 – 800 EUR
Lot 40127 | 1873 Cover via Marseilles at single rate with 1871-75 25c strip of four
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1873 (Nov 27) Cover via Marseilles at single rate to Lyon, franked by very fresh 1871-75 25c type I strip of four, tied by dotted “5104” lozenges and “SHANG-HAI/CHINE”…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40128 | 1874 (Nov 27) Mourning envelope to Munich (Bavaria), 1871-75 30c strip of four
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1874 (Nov 27) Mourning envelope to Munich (Bavaria), via French packet with 1871-75 30c strip of four (second stamp from left faulty at top), tied by dotted…
Estimate: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 40129 | 1875 (June 19) Envelope to Munich franked by 1871-75 80c strip of three
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1875 (June 19) Envelope to Munich franked by 1871-75 80c strip of three, tied by dotted “5104” lozenges, “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” cds at left, French transits…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40130 | 1875 Cover from Shanghai via Brindisi to Lyon, franked by 1870-75 10c brown on rose, 40c and 80c
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1875 (Sept 18) Cover from Shanghai via Brindisi to Lyon, franked by 1870-75 10c brown on rose, 40c and 80c, each tied by “5104” lozenge, showing corresponding…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40131 | 1876 (Jan-April) Two covers to France, a duo of great appearance to show the British and French packet rates.
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1876 (Jan-April) Two covers to France, one via Brindisi franked by 1871-75 30c & 80c (signed Roumet), the other via Marseilles addressed to the famous…
Estimate: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 40132 | 1876 The most significant cover of the French mail in China, showing a 10c tête-bêche in a unique combination with a Customs cds of China
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
THE MOST IMPORTANT COVER OF THE FRENCH MAIL IN CHINA1876 (Nov 4) Opened envelope to Port-Vendres, readdressed to Perpignan, dispatched at Chefoo showing…
Estimate: 10’000 – 20’000 EUR
Lot 40133 | 1877 (July 7) Envelope to Marseilles via Brindisi franked by 1870-71 40c
China » Foreign Post Offices » French Post Offices
1877 (July 7) Envelope to Marseilles via Brindisi franked by 1870-71 40c, tied by gros chiffres “5104”, bold strike of “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” cds at left; cert….
Estimate: 100 – 150 EUR