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  • Lot# : 826 Hongkong

    2nd Opium War 1858: Envelope sent by "Daniel Mills Seaman / HMS Sampson China", countersigned by his "Commanding officer" and directed to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, received a 1 d. red perf. adhesive, tied in London by oval framed diamond '50' numeral, reverse with London and ROCHFORD transit (April 4, 1858) cds's. Cover opened roughly at right thereby affecting the adhesive, nevertheless a rare and desirable Seaman's Fieldpost cover.rnNote: The HMS Sampson was a second class paddle frigatte launched in 1844, took part of the fighting during the Crimean War and during the 2nd Opium War. The cover was presumably despatched on 27. February 1858 at Amoy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 827 Hongkong

    1943 (June 11): Postcard from Fribourg, Switzerland franked by 20 c. red, used to Japanese occupied Hong Kong with Not Found tag cancelled by framed "INCONNU / RETOUR" in red and "Simonseki / Japan" cds (29/10) in blue of return. Scarce and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 828 Hongkong

    1863/1991: Convolute with quite a lot of better stamps Edward VI, George V and George VI mostly mounted og, a few unmounted, a complete set Elizabeth II from 1954 + extra values all unmounted, arranged on stockcards with a catalogue value of way over Mi € 3000; there is also some duplication of used stamps from Victoria period on uncounted. Also included a stamp-book "150th Anniversary Album Hong Kong Post Office 1991" which is complete and in perfect condition.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 829 Hongkong

    1863/1998 (ca.): Mostly used and unused collection housed in two albums, specialised with postmarks, shades, multiples, some perfins and better items incl. SG 10 unused (short perf.), also some souvenir sheets and a few modern covers, condition varies especially in the early issues, otherwise fine to very fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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