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Pictorial Notepaper. 1840-62 Entire letters all headed with pictorial engravings, depicting Bremen (1840, posted to USA with New York c.d.s and forwarding agents endorsement), Frankfurt (1843, posted from Frankfurt to England), Marienberg (1850, posted from Schlangenbad to England), Francfort (1853, notepaper of "La Fabrique de Noir de Baldenecker", posted from Frankfurt to Paris) or Mannheim (1801, posted from Mannheim to USA via Aachen); also 1862 letter on notepaper with a fine coloured illustration of "Schutzen-Fest-Hatte in Frankfurt, Juli 1862", without an address panel. (6). £300-350
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German States. 1804-1917 Covers and cards, mainly postal stationery and some stamped covers including Saxony, Wurttemburg, Thurn & Taxis, Lubeck, Mecklenberg Schwerin, etc., also a few prestamp letters. (140). £350-400
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Bavaria. c.1890-1915 Covers and cards including Starnberg Schiffspost lake steamer datestamps (5), postal stationery with some fine coloured picture postcards, T.P.Os, etc. (56). £180-200
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Germany, German Colonies and German States, a large mint and used accumulation in a box, including Caroline Islands 1899 type 1 overprint 10pf and 20pf mint and type 2 set of six used, Samoa 1901 1m used, Morocco 1899 set used, P.O in China, etc., also a few covers. (100s). £200-250
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c.1870-1949 Covers and cards including early machine cancels, allied forces in Germany, T.P.Os, first flights, special event cancels, etc. (271). £500-600
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Postal Stationery. 1870-1971 Unused and used stationery including formula cards, Third Reich, Post Offices abroad, pneumatic post, local issues, Berlin, East Germany, postwar with used 1948-49 100pf (2) and 1950 60pf air letters and 1952 Berlin 60pf air letter, etc. (337). £400-500
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Local Posts. 1879-1900 Used and unused postal stationery and stamped covers, including Berlin, Hannover, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Munich, Essen, Chemnitz, etc. (56). £200-240
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1945-67 Covers with many better frankings, including Regensburg Ukrainian Camp Post, Berlin with airlift machine cancels, East Germany, etc. (155). £180-220
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1933-45 Covers and cards with various Third Reich stamp issues, many special cancels, patriotic cards, postal stationery, parcel cards, covers to or from foreign worker camps or K.L.V camps, etc., a very good range of rates, destinations and stamps. (445). £450-550
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1939-45 Stamps and postal history in an album including British Intelligence forgeries (13); P.O.W mail (27, two from Charles Lockett in Colditz Camp); lettersheets from Dachau, Auschwitz or Sachsenhausen Concentration Camps all franked 12pf; 6pf postcard from Duisburg-Huckingem Dora Lager 4; covers with various occupation issue stamps; registered cover to Stalag IXA with violet "Deutsche Dienstpost Osten" cancel of Zywiec; 1944 covers to a crew member on M.S "Nord Atlantic" in Spain (3); 1941 postcard returned with cachet "photoview cards prohibited"; Afrika Korps stamps mint (2), etc. An interesting collection. £450-550
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1945 (Apr 21) Registered cover franked by Mobilisation of Home Guard 12pf + 8pf pair and 12th Anniversary of Third Reich 12pf + 38pf pair, posted on the day of issue of this final Third Reich issue, from Berlin 8 to the Hugeland Hospital at Berlin-Buch, with red Berlin 8 registration label and August 16th Berlin Buch arrival backstamp. A rare issue on cover, only on sale for a few hours in Berlin before street fighting made further postal activity impossible, held in the Post for four months before finally being delivered in August. One of the few genuine recorded uses of this April 21st issue, with a copy of a "Bund Deutscher Philatelisten" journal containing an article on this cover. Photo on Page 152. £400-500
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Feldpost. 1939-45 Stampless Feldpost covers and cards, various cachets and datestamps, many from occupied countries in East or West Europe, some correspondences. (135). £150-180
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Luftfeldpost. 1942-43 Covers bearing blue Luftfeldpost stamps, either a single stamp (7 covers) or two stamps (8 covers), origins include Norway, Austria, Holland, etc. Also two complete sheets each containing 100 rouletted stamps. (15 covers + 2 sheets). £100-120
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Crete - Inselpost. 1944 (Nov 17) Cover from a soldier in the Pioneer Battalion Kreta to Germany with Feldpost 05774 unit handstamp, bearing Luftfeldpost stamp with red Inselpost overprint (overprinted locally in Crete), tied by Feldpost c.d.s. Fine and scarce, with Mogler Certificate (1981). Photo on Page 148. £220-260
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Danzig / Memel. 1938-44 Covers and cards from Danzig with Feldpost mail, special cancels, Free State or German stamps, official cover with "von der wehrmacht zugelaffen" cachet, covers from a Dutch worker in "Wohnlager Narvik" (2), cover with two Luftfeldpost stamps, also two earlier covers, and two 1939 air mail covers with German stamps cancelled in Memel. (31). £120-150
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1837 (Apr 24) Entire letter from Private Tuck of the 87th Regt., reporting the visit of the Prince of Wales who was at Gibraltar for over a month recovering from measles; during this time there were field days and parties every day, but after all the trouble the Prince caused (especially in the mess of the 87th) he never so much as left a dollar. Posted to Tuck's sister in London prepaid at the 1d soldiers rate, headed "From Charles John Tuck Private Soldier 87 Regiment No 296" and countersigned, with black "GIBRALTAR / PAID" handstamp and a London datestamp. Also 1758 letter (no address panel) written from H.M.S "Prince" at Gibraltar, reporting the loss of H.M.S "Prince George" at sea due to fire; and 1802 letter written from H.M.S "Essex" at Gibraltar, addressed to "Nath. Dana, watch maker, Providence" (Rhode Is. or Nova Scotia?), privately carried, endorsed "Favd by Mr Spellman". (3). Photo on Page 148. £200-250
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1886 1/- Gibraltar overprint used, Sperati forgery, signed "Jean de Sperati" in pencil on the reverse, fine. Photo on Page 142. £80-100
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1901 King Edward VII essay in the design adopted for the 1903 ½d - 1/- values, a KEVII head applied in the centre, the remainder superbly handpainted in grey, black and Chinese white, the value tablet blank, with perforations drawn in pencil, the stamp sized essay on card, mounted within a thick card surround, lettered "E" and dated "AUGUST 8 1901", 58x79mm. A superb and unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 164. £1,000-1,200
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1902 King Edward VII Master Die Proof, used for the ½d - 1/- values, in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated "4 NOV. 02", 92x60mm. A fine and rare Master proof. Photo on Page 158. £300-350
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1903-11 KEVII Stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN", comprising 1903 2/- - £1, 1906-11 2/- and 4/- (perf faults), the four 1903 high values very fine. S.G. 52/5s, 72/3s. (6). Photo on Page 166. £100-120
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1965-73 Covers, mainly registered, a large quantity on pages and in two boxes, arranged by postmarks with many uncommon cancels, also some stamps on pages and stockcards. (100s) £400-500
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1966-74 Gilbert and Ellice Islands, with First Day Covers of the 1973 Legends of Island names, I.W.O / W.M.O (2), 1974 U.P.U and 1975 Cowrie Shells (3) all signed by the stamp designers Eddie Creek and John Couter. Also Belize 1976 20c on 26c signed in the margin by Couter, and other Pacific Islands and world stamps, in three albums. £100-120
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1971 Definitives, 1c, 10c and 20c imperforate proofs in the issued colours, each mounted on black card, removed from an archive page, very scarce. Also Coconut shaped new issue leaflet and an uncut proof of the leaflet with a covering letter from The Crown Agents to E.S Creek. (3). Photo on Page 154. £150-180
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1974 U.P.U Centenary, imperforate proofs of the four stamps in the issued colours, also an additional 4c proof, each mounted on a separate Questa Colour Security Printers Ltd card. (5). £200-240
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1975 Cowrie Shells, imperforate proofs of the four stamps in the issued colours each mounted on separate Questa Colour Security Printers Ltd cards, and an imperforate proof of the miniature sheet mounted on card. (5). Photo on Page 152. £240-280
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1975 Cowrie Shells, imperforate proof of the miniature sheet in the issued colours, mounted on card, scarce. £80-100
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QV-QEII Stamps and covers in two albums including 1912 $10, 1921-37 $3 and $5, 1948 Silver Wedding $10 all used, some treaty port cancels, 1897 German 10pf postcard with Deutsche Seepost c.d.s and Hong Kong datestamp, also a few Macau, China 1999 Year Book, and the 1996-97 auction catalogue of the Beckeman Collection of China (sales 1-3). (100s). £300-350
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1859 (July 26) Entire letter from Augustus Heard & Co in Hong Kong to Amoy, originally forwarding a letter and enclosing their circular, prepaid at the 1/4 quadruple (over 1oz) rate with red "HONG KONG / C / PAID" c.d.s on the front (Proud PD7) and "HONG KONG / C" c.d.s on reverse. Endorsed "P. Shanghai", sent via Swatow. Light vertical fold, otherwise superb, an unusual destination. Photo on Page 156. £200-250
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1861 (Dec 14) Cover prepaid 2/2 to the USA via Marseilles and London with red "HONG KONG / C / PAID" c.d.s. (Proud PD8) on the front and "HONG KONG / C" c.d.s on reverse. Red London Paid transit c.d.s (Jan 27), carried from Liverpool to Boston on the British Cunard Packet "Asia", red "16 / CENTS" applied in error and crossed out, charged 5 cents with a N. York Br. Pkt arrival c.d.s (Feb 15). A fine and attractive cover to USA. Photo on Page 156. £200-250
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1862-80 Used selection including 1863-63 no watermark 2c, 8c, 12c (2), 18c, 24c and 96c (most with faults, 96c with small corner faults); 1863-71 Crown CC set with additional shades including 18c lilac (2, one a little creased, the other fine) and scarce 96c olive-bistre with tiny tear and creased corner perf; 1877 16c (3); and 1876-80 surcharges (some small faults but fine examples of S.G. 21, 25a, 27). Condition a little mixed but including some better stamps, some used in Shanghai. S.G. 1/27, £3,600 (approx). (45). Photo on Page 142. £300-350
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1871 (Sep 22) Cover from London to Hong Kong via Brindisi franked 3d + 1/-, backstamped superb "HONG-KONG / SINGAPORE TO / HONG-KONG / MARINE SORTER" (Proud D4, dated "OC / 24 2 / 71") applied on the P&O Ellora" (arrived at Hong Kong on Oct 30), opened out to display the backstamp, fine. £250-300
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1882 Cover to Scotland headed "From Pte J. McLachlan, Royal Marines, H.M.S Albatross, China Station", countersigned with a handstamped signature, with two G.B 1d lilacs paying the concession rate via Brindisi, a "HONG-KONG" c.d.s (June 5) applied below the stamps, which are cancelled upon arrival in London (July 19), redirected free of charge in Scotland. A few small edge faults, an attractive concession rate cover. Photo on Page 156. £200-250
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1885 Cover to England headed "From E. Bolton, Seaman, H.M.S Champion, China" and countersigned, the 2d concession rate via Brindisi paid by G.B 1d lilac pair, a "HONG-KONG" c.d.s (Mar 31) alongside the stamps, which are each cancelled "F.B" upon arrival in the London Foreign Branch. Flap missing, opening tears at right and upper edge, still a very reasonable looking concession rate cover. Photo on Page 156. £160-180
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1891 (Aug 18) Registered cover posted within Hong Kong bearing three 7c on 10c surcharges (S.G. 43) each cancelled B62, circular framed "R" and a Hong Kong c.d.s on the front, very fine and scarce. Photo on Page 156. £500-600
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1894 North Borneo 6c postcard posted from Hong Kong to England franked 2c vertical pair, minor corner creases, otherwise fine and unusual. £120-140
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1895-98 Covers franked 10c to Europe, all sent by French Packet, comprising 1895 (Sep 4) cover to France via Brindisi bearing two 5c stamps with circular "LIGNE N / PAQ. FR. No 2" c.d.s on the front; 1897 (Apr 14) cover franked 10c to Italy with "LIGNE N / PAQ. FR. No 7" c.d.s on reverse; and 1898 (Apr 6) cover with 5c pair to Belgium, octagonal "LIGNE N / PAQ. FR. No 4" datestamp on the front. Three fine covers, ex Gordon-Smith Collection. (3). £280-320
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1917-19 Registered covers to England, the first bearing KGV 4c vertical pair + 10c with blue Hong Kong C registration label, the 1919 cover from Shanghai bearing China overprint 10c pair with boxed Shanghai B.P.O registration handstamp. (2). £120-140
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1921-37 KGV 25c Unmounted mint marginal pair with plate number "2", the right stamp with the broken flower variety, superb. S.G. 126/a. £50-60
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1931 Piece cut from the De La Rue day book bearing stamp size proofs of the new 3c and 5c duty plates, in black on white glazed paper, "July 22nd, 24048" or "July 24th, 24046" endorsed alongside the two proofs. A unique piece from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 158. £600-700
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1938 (Jan 14) Cover from Kowloon to Northern Ireland bearing 5c Stamp Duty single + pair, backstamped at Victoria. A fine commercial use of this fiscal, authorised for postal use for ten day, January 11th-20th, due to a shortage of 5c stamps. Photo on Page 156. £250-300
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1941 (Feb 26) Centenary set of six on printed pictorial F.D.C with uncommon Kowloon Tong datestamps (P.O open 1933-41). Also 1946 (Aug 29) Victory pair on plain registered F.D.C, and 1946 (Dec 20) 10c pair on pictorial F.D.C. (3). £150-180
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1945 Commercial covers sent locally within Hong Kong, with octagonal framed "HONG KONG / 1945 / POSTAGE PAID". (2). £100-120
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1945 Stampless "On Service" cover to "The Senior Accountant Officer R.A.F, Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon" with octagonal "HONG KONG/ 1945 / POSTAGE PAID", apparently registered with manuscript "R.120", marked "Urgent" and "H.Q"; and 1946 (Oct 30) receipt for a registered gift parcel to London with Indian "F.P.O / No. 222" c.d.s, two unusual registered items. (2). £150-180
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1946 (Mar 12) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sgt. M.J Edwards, 131 SWS, R. Sigs., c/o H.Q.L.F, Hong Kong" and headed "On Active Service", the postage therefore free, provisional type registration label handstamped "C., F.P.O 127", the embossed stamp cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" c.d.s, a scarce registration envelope used from the Indian F.P.O. £150-200
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1946 (Sep 17) India 4½a Registration envelope (4½x7½ inches) sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sigmn M. Edwards, H.K. S.W.C, Hong Kong" and headed "On Active Service, Forces Packet to the U.K, Duty Free", reverse with Army Form W.5192A, "H.M Forces Overseas, Duty Free Concession for Gifts sent to the United Kingdom" (contents - silk scarf, value 10/-) handstamped oval "HONG KONG SPECIAL WIRELESS CENTRE" cachet, the cover bearing provisional type registration label handstamped "F.P.O 127" and franked India 1a pair + 2a (9) all cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" datestamps, scarce from Hong Kong. £200-250
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1946 (Dec 24) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England franked by three India 2a stamps, endorsed from "Sigmn H.J Edwards, H.K. S.W.C, Kowloon, Hong Kong", manuscript "102, F.P.O 127", the envelope and stamps cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" c.d.s. An unusual use of Indian stamps on a Hong Kong stationery envelope, a very late use of this scarce F.P.O (recorded used in Hong Kong until December 29th). Photo on Page 156. £200-250
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1959 G.B 6d puce + 6d blue overseas registration envelope size K2 franked by a 6d Wilding, posted from Field Post Office 998 to England, return address of "Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon". A scarce large size envelope used from Hong Kong. £80-100
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Literature. Sotheby's 1980 auction catalogue of the Ryohei Ishikawa Collection, with prices realised, 257 pages, hardbound, an invaluable reference tool. Also the introduction to the 2016 Meiso Mizuhara catalogue of the Customs Post "fore-runner period". (2). £50-60
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1917 China overprint 1c brown, watermark sideways, one slightly short perf, used with Tientsin c.d.s, the rarest variety amongst all the China overprint issues. S.G. 1c, £3,000. Photo on Back Cover. £1,000-1,200
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Amoy. 1874 (Oct 26) Cover from Amoy ("John Forster & Co" flap) to Funchal, Madeira, "via Brindisi" bearing 1863-71 2c, 8c and 30c (corner fault) each cancelled "B62" and tied by a red London Paid transit c.d.s (Dec 7), red crayon "1/7", backstamped with datestamps of "AMOY / A" (Proud D1) and HONG-KONG / A", light vertical fold, otherwise fine, a rare destination from Amoy. Ex John Parker Collection. Photo on Inside Back Cover. £500-600
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