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10c. pale ultramarine in a top margin strip of four, sheet number "F 4080", mounted in the margin only. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$2,000-2,500
There were 5060 sheets in this requisition
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20c. dull purple and sage-green in a top margin strip of three, sheet number "F 221", mounted in the margin only. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$2,000-2,500
There were 756 sheets in this requisition
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25c. dull purple and magenta in a top margin strip of four, sheet number "F 24" and includes the broken flower variety, large part original gum; paper hinge remainder in the margins and reinforced or rejoined central perforations. Photo HK$5,000-6,000
There were 249 sheets in this requisition
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20c. reddish purple and yellowish sage-green in a corner strip of three, sheet number "H72", mounted in the top margin only. A good corner piece. Photo HK$2,500-3,000
The requisition letter is printed above the third stamps and the numbers are smaller and without a gap. There were only 100 sheets in this order
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50c. dark grey and black on blue green in a top margin block of four with plate number and sheet number "H81"lightly mounted in the top margin only. Scarce. Photo HK$3,000-4,000
This is the first printing of the 50c. on Multiple Script watermark. Only 130 sheets were supplied in this requisition
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2c. blue-green in an upper left corner block of twenty, sheet number "I. No. 1590", unmounted mint. A fine and desirable block. Photo HK$2,500-3,000
The requisition letter is again printed over the third stamp but now the printers have introduced 'No.' before the numeral. Only the 2c. and 4c. stamps were ordered in this requisition, 1969 sheets were delivered
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4c. carmine-red in a corner block of twelve, sheet number "I. No. 4039", unmounted mint. A good block. Photo HK$2,000-2,500
There were 5930 sheets delivered in this requisition
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1c. dark brown in a corner block of twelve, sheet number "N. 0051 J", hinges in the top margin strengthening the perforations; small fault in the margin above the number. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$2,000-2,500
The requisition letter is now over the sixth stamp whilst the sheet numbers are over the third and fourth stamps. There were 200 sheets in this requisition
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25c. brownish purple and magenta in a strip of six (split between second and third stamps) with margins on three sides, sheet number "N0. 0711 J", unmounted mint. Includes the variety broken flower [3]. Photo HK$5,000-8,000
Records show that there were only 100 sheets sent in this requisition. The numbering suggests that the numbers ran from 0001 on the first 1c. sheet to 1400 on the last $2 sheet. The 25c. would, therefore, run between 0701 and 0800
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A collection on leaves with 1917-21 values to $5 mint plus 50c. and $5 Specimen, used values to $5 (faded), 1c. broken crown variety unused and used, 1922-27 set to $2 mint plus 4c. broken character and values to $2 used. (84) HK$8,000-10,000
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A collection on leaves which includes the set of three mint, the set used in blocks of four cancelled by Yaumati c.d.s. plus singles used, a few covers and commemorative postcards. A good lot. Photo HK$8,000-10,000
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1943-45, a set of "da Luz" covers from the different post offices (less Kowloon and Kowloon City); fine. (12 covers) HK$2,500-3,000
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Stanley Internment Camp: 1942 (27 June) envelope from M.L. Fordham to Middlesex bearing Japan 20s. Mount Fujiyama tied by a good strike of the Hong Kong c.d.s., with U.S. "145" and British "3796" censor seals at each side; central vertical fold. An early letter out of Stanley and rare use of the Japanese stamp which was not generally employed outside of South East Asia. Photo HK$3,000-4,000
All enemy civilians, British, Australians, Dutch, Americans, Belgians, Chinese, Portuguese, Eurasians and police officers numbering some 2,500 plus 106 children under the age of 3 were interred in Stanley Camp
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1945 (Sept.) a Missions to Seamen envelope to Shanghai bearing a good strike of
"hong kong/1945/postage paid" boxed handstamp with champhered corners; with three different Shanghai examiners' marks and part label, the reverse bearing an array of Shanghai c.d.s. (6) with dates between 9 and 13 October plus a fancy circular handstamp; some light tone spotting does not detract from this very good cover. The Postage Paid handstamp is rarely found on international mail. Ex Chan Shan To. Photo HK$15,000-20,000
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1879 3c. on 16c. yellow, red on white card variety surcharge shifted left. Good to fine unused. Yang P1a. Photo HK$8,000-10,000
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1879 5c. on 18c. white card, blue printing, good to fine unused. Yang P2b. Photo HK$1,200-1,500
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1880 3c. brown card to London, cancelled by "B62" with Hong Kong 1880 (24 Apr.) c.d.s. alongside. Fine and very early use of this card. Yang P5. Photo HK$7,000-9,000
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A selection on leaves with a selection of postcards unused with one 1c. used; envelopes with Q.V. 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c. and 10c. overprinted "specimen"; Q.V. and K.G.V 10c. registered envelopes "specimen" and K.E.VII 2c. newspaper wrapper "specimen".
A clean lot. (21 items) HK$1,000-2,000
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1933-45, a selection on leaves with 1933 and 1935 flown covers cancelled Hong Kong and Kowloon air mail c.d.s., 1935-36 U.K. to Hong Kong via Imperial Airways, 1936 Hong Kong - Penang - London first through flight (3), 1936 registered air mail c.d.s., 1937 Pan American Clipper flight and 1945 first post war flight. (12 covers) HK$1,500-2,000
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1937 (29 Apr.) first flight Hong Kong - San Francisco by China Clipper with the special handstamp in blue; also (28 Apr.) first flight envelope Macao to Hong Kong and then onto Los Angeles bearing a good strike of "primeiro vôo/macau - u.s.a." with Hong Kong backstamp. Muller 16, 5 var. (2 covers) HK$800-1,000
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1945 (20 Oct.) envelope to Chicago bearing handstamp "by air to Layte", the reverse with $1 franking (8c. and 10c. stamps) tied by Kowloon and Victoria c.d.s.. Unusual. Photo HK$5,000-6,000
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1946 (18 Sept.) double registered envelope to U.S.A. bearing a fine strike of boxed
"by air to u.s.a. only" in black, "AR" and Hong Kong registered c.d.s. and the registration label, the reverse with $5.65 franking with numerous adhesived tied by Kowloon c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo HK$5,000-6,000
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1946 (2 Nov.) air mail envelope registered to Chicago bearing a fine strike of boxed
"by air to u.s.a. only" in purple, the reverse with $3.05 franking. A good cover. Photo HK$4,000-5,000
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General Post Office: 1906 (20 Mar.) K.E.VII 1c. postcard to S.M.S. 'Furst Bismarck' cancelled by a fine strike of this c.d.s. in brownish black; light ageing, otherwise fine. Photo HK$3,000-4,000
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Kowloon Branch: 1903 (23 Oct.) Q.V. 4c. postal stationery card to Germany cancelled by Victoria c.d.s. and showing a very fine strike of the "K.B" type B c.d.s. code "E" with the arrival c.d.s. Fine. Photo HK$1,200-1,500
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Western Branch: 1906 (7 Dec.) 1904-06 20c. cancelled by a central strike of the scarce type C c.d.s.; minor soiling. Photo HK$1,200-1,500
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1925 (2 June) K.G.V 10c. registered envelope, uprated 29c. cancelled by Hong Kong registered c.d.s. with manuscript registration number, bearing pink label with "insured" in fancy capitals, various manuscript rates and weights including "Insured for $25", with three fine wax seals of Customs House Kowloon and addressed to Harbin with large transit c.d.s on face and bilingual arrival on the reverse. Fresh and fine. Photo HK$4,000-5,000
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1876 (28 Apr.) commercial entire letter to Yokohama "Via Brindisi" bearing G.B.
1873-80 6d. grey plate 15 and 1867-80 2/- blue tied by London duplex cancellations; the reverse bears a neat strike of type Bd "singapore to/hong-kong" datestamp
(MY 28/5 76) and Yokohama arrival (10.6) which opens out well for display.
An attractive and colourful franking, good use of the 2/- stamp. Photo HK$8,000-10,000
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1877 (6 Oct.) envelope to Hong Kong "Via Brindisi" bearing German Eagle 20pf. (2) tied by Weetzen c.d.s.. the reverse with a good strike of the type Bd marine sorter dated NO 12/22 77 with Brindisi (9.10) and Ambulante c.d.s. Good. Photo HK$7,000-9,000
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1905 (2 Jan.) picture post card to South Australia bearing pair of K.E.VII 2c. tied by a fine strike of boxed "paquebot" with faint Limbang (Sarawak) c.d.s. in blue in the lower corner. Fine and unusual. Photo HK$1,500-2,000
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1918 (31 May) "On Active Service" stampless envelope to the Isle of Man, countersigned by the commanding officer (handstamp) and with a very fine strike of the Official Paid c.d.s. in red. A good military cover. Photo HK$2,000-2,500
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1915 (5 Nov.) commercial envelope to Shanghai bearing Netherlands 12 1/2c. franking tied by the despatch c.d.s., bears two Hong Kong censor labels in black on grey-blue and "returned. not/transmissible" in purple applied at foot; cut open for display. Photo HK$5,000-7,000
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1916 (28 Apr.) envelope to Hankow bearing German 20pf. (perfin) tied by machine cancellations, bearing boxed "P.B.C." in purple, British and Hong Kong (2) Opened by Censor label seals (one applied in Shanghai), red German handstamp on the front and, on the reverse, Hong Kong, British Post Office Shanghai (21.9), Shanghai and Hankow bilingual c.d.s. Unusual with three different censor labels. Photo HK$7,000-9,000
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1899 (6 May) Japanese formula card with "union postale/universelle" to Austria bearing 4c. grey tied by code "B" c.d.s., Ligne N Paq.Fr. No.7 c.d.s. and Trieste arrival (1.6) c.d.s. The picture side with Glenally and sedan chair. Fresh and fine HK$1,000-1,200
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A selection of cards, mostly unused, which includes the ferry at Haw-Tak Wharf, photocard of the India draft at the barracks 1918, various civic and other buildings, Statue Square used, street scenes including photocard, occupations, prisoners, harbour scenes and some others to modern. A useful group (66 cards) HK$2,000-3,000
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1917 (30 Nov.) local covers bearing K.G.V 1c. (with sheet margin) tied by a good strike of the special cancellation with Hong Kong c.d.s. (2.12) in upper corner, good to fine. Also 4c. on piece showing both cancellations, a small notice advertising Heather Day and a photo card of the winner of the first prize in the decorated car competition - a tank. Photo HK$8,000-10,000
Heather Day was celebrated by the Scottish Community on 30 November and 1 December 1917 at St Andrew's Fair held at the fair grounds (Murray Parade Ground and Cricket Ground). All money that was raised at the fair was for wounded and disabled soldiers. This event was begun in 1915 and repeated the following year, but without the special postmark
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1917 (30 Nov.) a photo post card bearing 1c. dark brown tied by a very fine strike of
"st. andrew's fair/hong kong" c.d.s. in violet, unaddressed. The picture side features a car entered into the decorated car competition, a side view of a tank bearing four guns. Unusual and fine. Photo HK$2,500-3,000
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1948 (3 Sept.) Bank of East Asia envelope, registered locally bearing a good strike of the single-ring c.d.s. in red, code "4" for registered mail, with the registration label and double-ring registered c.d.s. timed at "2 pm". Very fine. Photo HK$5,000-6,000
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A small group with some "I.P.O." tieprints including 1899 Shanghai tying 10c. purple on red on envelope to London, 1912 Hong Kong University special c.d.s. tying K.E.VII 2c. on local envelope, 1918 stampless "on Active Service" envelope bearing a light strike of Official Paid c.d.s. in red, some Forces Mail and a few revenues HK$1,500-2,000
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A collection on leaves which includes "62B" (8), part "2H62" in blue on 30c. mauve, a group of Branch Office c.d.s. including Kowloontong on cover, Au Tau type B on piece dated 1934 (1 Dec.), Sha Tau Kok type B on piece dated 1933 (29 Aug.); Canton bilingual datestamp (9), Swatow (4), Macau (7), Canton steamer (6), overseas cancellations and foreign stamps cancelled in Hong Kong, Paquebot including covers (2) French mail boat datestamps plus some other items. A useful basic collection with some of the better items HK$10,000-15,000
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A small selection of mostly Q.E. with first day covers, some high values, packs and others and includes 1949 U.P.U. illustrated first day cover, 1953 Coronation illustrated first day cover (6), 1961 University (2) and some other earlier issues plus many others with some duplication, commemorative stamps mint with some miniature sheets and a few used including revenues. Haphazard arrangement HK$2,000-2,500
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A miscellaneous pot pourri of items on leaves, approval pages and sorted into packets, a few interesting items noted including Q.V. 2c. cancelled Bangkok, a useful selection of Treaty Post postmarks, Postal Fiscal $5 on $10 used, 1921-37 25c. broken flower variety (11), $3 with Parcel Post c.d.s., a few first day and other covers; also some C.E.F. and a small group of Japan. Well worth inspection HK$5,000-6,000
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A duplicated collection of used in large stockbook which includes 1863-71 values with watermarked 18c. lilac (3) and 96c. olive-bistre good to fine used, 24c. with misplaced watermark (CC at top), 1876-77 28c. on 30c. (3), 1880 10c. on 16c., 1880 values to 48c. brown (5), 1885 $1 on 96c. (2), 1891 to $1 on 96c. (3), 7c. on 10c. variety small "t"; K.E.VII values to $1 (3) plus unused values to 50c.; K.G.V values to $3 and $10, some China overprints; also some K.G.VI and Q.E. defins. with some higher values. Condition is a little mixed in places with with several useful stamps making a good lot HK$10,000-12,000
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A general collection in Lighthouse album, early issues are generally used with 1862 values to 96c., 1863-71 including 18c. and 96c. olive-bistre, 30c. mauve is unused, later Q.V. with surcharges and Jubilee 2c.; 1903 $3 and $10 used, 1904-06 $5 mint and $10 used; 1912-21 to $10 used, 1921-37 to $5 used, China overprint with 1922-27 set to $2 mint; K.G.VI with 1938-52 values to both $10 mint, Silver Wedding $10 mint; Queen Elizabeth apparently complete to 1997 with the different definitive and commemorative sets, miniature sheets, frama labels and others. A clean lot, mostly fine HK$20,000-25,000
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A general collection of Q.V. on leaves which includes 1862 to 96c. (2) with some good shades, a set of Spiro forgeries in pairs, 1863-71 2c., 18c. and 96c. variety inverted watermark (18c. with one pulled perf.) and 96c. olive-bistre (2), 8c. on 1879 cover to London; 1874 Postal Fiscals to $10 rose-carmine used; duplicated 1876-77 and 1880 surcharges, one 10c. on 12c. with Japanese cork cancellation; 1879 surcharged stamps on postal stationery unused; 1882 12c. on $10 part original gum, 1891 $5 on $10 Specimen and used, 1882-96 10c. purple on red Specimen, 1891 surcharges with 14c. on 30c. antique "t" (perfin), 1891 Jubilee 2c. unused (3) and used (4) one including spaced
"o n"; set to $1 on 96c. mint, 1891 both types on $1 on $2 unused (3) and used (3); 1898 $1 on 96c. Specimen, 10c. on 30c. without Chinese handstamp mint plus some others including some postal stationery including 1898 1c. with hand-painted illustration in the reverse. An attractive and generally fresh collection HK$30,000-40,000
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An outstanding collection of K.E.VII and K.G.V in three albums with a special interest in postmarks and includes numerous Treaty Ports and scarce types. The collection commences with 1903 including Canton type Di with index A on 1c., Canton with index B inverted on 2c., Canton Chinese bilingual c.d.s. on several values, Late Fee Paid, Macao c.d.s. on several values, Haiphong, Tonkin on 10c., Canton c.d.s. in red on 10c., Port Edward boxed datestamp on many values including some complete strikes, "I.P.O." tieprints, German Seapost c.d.s. on several values, plus values to $2 (2), $3 (2), $5 (2) and $10 (2). 1904-06 including Penang on 4c., Tientsin type A on 5c., Philippines postmarks, Thailand bamboo chop on 8c., San Francisco numeral, small Hoihow on 10c. and 20c., French packet boat datestamps, large Parcel Post c.d.s. and values to $2 (3),
$3 (4), $5 (3) and $10. 1907-11 including Kowloon Branch type B on 2c. and 4c., Thailand bamboo chop on 10c., and values to $2 (2). 1912-21 includes 1c. broken Crown variety, large parcel post c.d.s. on different values, $1 watermark inverted and values to $3 (3), $5 (2) and $10 (4); 1921-37 with further steamer, paquebot and overseas postmarks, red c.d.s., 4c. broken character, Saigon c.d.s., and values to $5 (3). China overprint with 1917-21 values to $2 (2), $3 (3), $5 (2) and $10, Script values apparently including the 50c. The condition is naturally a little mixed in places, but this does not detract from this extensive collection which has been compiled over many years. Several hidden treasures should repay a detailed examination HK$50,000-60,000
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United Kingdom: 1836 (9 July) Wetmore entire from Hall & Co., London "pr Tyrer" and bearing a fine strike of the boxed chop from the firm Hua-mo; the arrival notation indicating that the letter was delivered on 15th December. Usual horizontal filing crease. Fresh and attractive. The contents give details of a shipment of cloth. Photo HK$4,000-6,000
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Mail to the United Kingdom: 1837 (27 Oct.) privately carried double page entire Wetmore letter care on Messr Morrison, Cryder & Co., London "via St. Helena".
The long letter includes a note of the problems arising from one of the officers smuggling a few pounds of opium and that there were large stocks of opium in China at that time. A note on the reverse, "In the event of Mr Wetmore having left for China, this letter is to be returned to him or to Samuel Wetmore pr Canton". A desirable letter sent via St. Helena HK$3,000-4,000
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–– 1838 (8 June) Wetmore entire to Morrison, Cryder Co., London, "1st per Tapley, 2nd overland", rated "2/6" and with a faint strike of "india" in oval and, on the reverse, London c.d.s. (10.11); usual horizontal filing fold. The contents include a note about dealing with the hongs and the opium trade HK$1,500-2,000
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Mail to U.S.A.: 1837 (26 Mar.) Wetmore entire to Philadelphia, "per Emily Taylor" rate mark in red ink with straight-line "ship" and Boston c.d.s. in red. A good cover carried directly to America HK$1,200-1,500
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