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  • Lot# : 201 Imperial China

    Italian Post Office in Tientsin. 1922 (Aug 12): Registered cover to USA bearing 1918/19 40 c. on 1 lire brown & green (Sassone 22) tied by good strike of R.R. POSTE ITALIANE / TIENTSIN-CINA datestamp with repeated strike at left and fine Italian P.O. registration cachet in black alongside. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Sept 29), Chicago datestamps (Oct 16) in violet and Greenville arrival cds. An extraordinarily scarce issue on letter and very fine.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 202 Imperial China

    Japanese Post Offices. 1901 (March 20): Japan 4 s. dull violet postal stationery card sent registered to Lyon franked by Japan Koban 8 s. purple-brown, 1899-1900 5 s. grey, 1½ s, ultramarine and 1900 Wedding 3 s. carmine all neatly tied by SHANGHAI-IJPO datestamps in black, with manuscript registration label above. French P.O. in Shanghai cds and Paquebot datestamp also on front of a charming card.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 203 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 1+3+5
    Russian Post Offices. 1903: Cover from Liu Kung Tau / Wei Hai Wei endorsed 'via Chefoo, Port Arthur & Moscow' to Birkenhead, UK franked by 'Kitai' 1 k. yellow pair, 3 k. red and 5 k. violet (3) all tied by CHEFOO Russian P.O. datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 503), the reverse with rare LIU KUNG TAU / WEI HAI WEI despatch datestamp in violet (only recorded used in 1903), Russian 'Postal Wagon No. 262' (serial no. 7) of the Chinese Eastern Railway (Sept 29) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 664) and Birkenhead arrival cds (Oct 30). A few envelope wrinkes but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 204 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
    Russian Post Offices. 1903 (June 27): Postcard sent registered to Denmark franked by 'Kitai' overprinted 3 k. red in a horizontal strip of three and single 5 k. mauve all tied by Russian P.O. in Shanghai datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 493) and by Copenhagen arrival cds. Registration label at left and violet registration cachet below. Correctly rated (4 k. postage + 10 k. registration). A most unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 205 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 1+4+5
    Russian Post Offices. 1908 (May 26): 'Kitai' 4 k. red on buff postal stationery card sent registered to Kegel, Russia up-rated with 'Kitai' overprinted 1 k., 4 k. and 5 k. to pay registration, all tied by Cyrillic only SHANGHAI datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 497) with violet 'R' of registration and label at left.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 206 Manchukuo

    1935 (April 2): Postcard sent registered from Harbin to Leipzig franked by 1934 ½ f. brown and 1 f. lake-brown with Emperor's visit 1935 set of four values (Gi. 40/41+71/74) all tied by violet First Day of Issue handstamps. Leipzig arrival (13/4) alongside.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 207 Imperial China

    1937: 5th Founding of the State-12 mint sets (Gi = £ 350+), 1937 Five Year Plan set of four mint (20 sets = Gi £ 1'800), Japan's Rights set of 6 values mint (2), later issues in quantities in multiples; China with 1945 Military Post and optd. examples in large multiples, 1945 President Chiang Kai-shek set of six mint (25+ sets, Gi = £ 750+), later with Indo China issues in large multiples, German P.O. in China etc. A fine and most interesting lot.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 208 Formosa

    Formosa 1878/1970: Collection resp. remainder with several hundred stamps used/unused, starting with Imperial China, People's Republic, airmails, postage dues, Provinces etc. among small values also useful items may be found, mainly in good condition and housed in one album.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 209 Taiwan

    Taiwan 1945/91: Collection several hundred stamps used/unused or in mint condition, early years rather sparsely filled, from 1974 onward nearly compl. with full sets and souvenir sheets etc., housed in five luxury Leuchtturm albums with cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 470 CHF

    Lot# : 210 Imperial China

    Taiwan 1950/79c.: Collection of covers/cards in green album (88) with usages from Koxinga issue onwards, some interesting frankings with Airmail, Registered usages etc.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 211 Imperial China

    Taiwan 1965/78c.: Dealer's stock in large quantity with, for example, 2'350 examples in  sheets of 1967 $ 1 blue (Gi. 599/Mi. 631); 500+ of 1967 $ 1 black (Gi. 610/Mi. 632), 1968 3 y. Swans Miniature Sheet (5) and some later sheets in same quantity, enormous amount of stamps in Post Office fresh condition, diligent sorting would certainly repay. Owner's cat. Gi. £ 12'000/EUR 14'000+.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,700 CHF

    Lot# : 212 Imperial China

    1961: Table Tennis Miniature Sheet with set of four values, a fine unused example, without gum, as issued. Scarce and very fine sheet Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 213 Imperial China

    1962: Scientists of Ancient China, the complete set of eight values in mint blocks of four, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 667/674 = EUR 360/Gi = £ 440.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 214 Imperial China

    1963: Children, imperforate set of 12 values unused as issued, fresh and very fine Mi 702/713 = EUR 380/Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 215 Imperial China

    1963: Children, imperforate set of 12 in superb top marginal imprint blocks of four, minor bends in margin not affecting the appearance, largely fresh and very fine unused as issued. Rare multiples Mi 702/713 = EUR 1'500+/Gi = £ 1'700.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 216 People's Republic of China

    1964: Chinese Peonies, Glorious Crimson & Great Gold Pink, 2 y. miniature sheet, unmounted mint and without gum as issued. Superb Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 217 People's Republic of China

    1964: Chinese Peonies, Glorious Crimson & Great Gold Pink, 2 y. miniature sheet, unmounted mint and without gum as issued. Superb Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 218 People's Republic of China

    1964: Chinese Peonies, Glorious Crimson & Great Gold Pink, 2 y. miniature sheet, unmounted mint and without gum as issued. Superb Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 219 People's Republic of China

    1964: Chinese Peonies, Glorious Crimson & Great Gold Pink, 2 y. miniature sheet, unmounted mint and without gum as issued. Superb Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 220 Imperial China

    1964: Peonies, 2 y. Glorious Crimson and Great Gold Pink Miniature Sheet, a used example with a small insign. tear at base cancelled on First Day of Issue (August 5) in black Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 221 Imperial China

    1971: Paris Commune, the mint set of four values, fresh and very fine, unmounted og Mi 1070/1073 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 222 Imperial China

    1971: Paris Commune, the mint set of four values, fresh and very fine in blocks of four (three are marginal), full unmounted og Mi 1070/1073 = EUR 2'000/Gi = £ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Imperial China

    1971: 50th Anniversary of the Communist Party, the complete set of nine values mint, including the rare 'triptych' marginal from right of sheet. Superb and fresh, unmounted og Mi 1074/1082 = EUR 1'200/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 224 Imperial China

    1971: 50th Anniversary of the Communist Party, the complete set of nine values mint, including the rare 'triptych' marginal from base of sheet. Superb and fresh, unmounted og Mi 1071/1082 = EUR 1'200/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 225 Imperial China

    1971: 50th Anniversary of the Communist Party, the complete set of nine values mint in blocks of four (4 f. - 22 f.), including the rare 8 f. 'triptych' in a vertical block of twelve stamps with margins at top and at base, superb and fresh, unmounted og Mi 1074/1082 = EUR 4'800/Gi = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 226 Imperial China

    1971 (Nov 3): Afro-Asian Friendship Table Tennis Tournament, the set of four values in mint blocks of four, unmounted og Mi 1094/1097 = EUR 1'200/Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 227 Imperial China

    1972: Chinese Merchant Shipping, the set of four values in fresh and fine mint blocks of four, marginal from right of sheet with imprint, unmounted og Mi 1113/1116 = EUR 1'400+/Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 228 Imperial China

    1972 (June 10): Mao's Edict on Physical Culture, the set of five values in fresh and fine mint blocks of four, most marginal, unmounted og Gi = £ 720.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 229 Imperial China

    1972 (Dec 25): Wang Chin-hsi commemoration, 8 f. in a  fresh mint marginal block of four, unmounted og Mi 1121 = EUR 400/Gi = £ 240.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 230 Imperial China

    1972 (Dec 30): Red Flag Canal, the set of four in mint blocks of four, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 1122/1125 = EUR 950+/Gi = £900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 231 Imperial China

    1973 (Jan 15): Giant Panda's, the set of six values in mint marginal blocks of four, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 1126/1131 = EUR 1'500+/Gi = £ 1'000
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 232 Imperial China

    1973 (Sept 25): Revolutionary Ballet, the set of four in corner marginal mint blocks of four, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 1144/1147 = EUR 800/Gi = £ 640.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Imperial China

    1974: Industrial Production, the mint set of four values, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 1221/1224 = EUR 480/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 234 Imperial China

    1974 (Dec 23): Industrial Production, the set of four in mint blocks of four, fresh and fine, slightest scuffing on reverse, unmounted og Mi 1221/1224 = EUR 1'900+/Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 235 Imperial China

    1975: Confucius & Lin Piao, the set of four values in mint blocks of four, all marginal, fine unmounted og Mi 1238/1241 = EUR 480/Gi = £300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 236 Imperial China

    1976 : 4th Five Year Plan, the complete set of 16 in mint blocks of four, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi 1265/1280 = EUR 840/Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 237 Imperial China

    1978 (March 18): National Science Conference, imperforate Miniature Sheet with set of three values, fresh and fine mint, unused as issued Mi Block 11 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 238 Imperial China

    1978 (March 18): National Science Conference, imperforate Miniature Sheet with set of three values, fresh and fine mint, unused as issued Mi Block 11 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 239 Imperial China

    1978 (March 18): National Science Conference, imperforate Miniature Sheet with set of three values, fresh and fine mint, unused as issued Mi Block 11 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 240 Imperial China

    1978 (March 18): National Science Conference, imperforate Miniature Sheet with set of three values, fresh and fine mint, unused as issued Mi Block 11 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 241 Imperial China

    1978: Hsingkiang Bridge 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 14 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 242 Imperial China

    1978: Hsingkiang Bridge, 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Michel Block 14 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 243 Imperial China

    1978: Hsingkiang Bridge 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 14 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 244 Imperial China

    1978: Galloping Horses, 5 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare Mi Block 12 = EUR 900/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 245 Imperial China

    1978: Arts & Crafts 3 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine mint, unmounted og. Scarce Mi Block 13 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 246 Imperial China

    1978 (Aug 26): Arts & Crafts 3 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine mint, unmounted og. Scarce Mi Block 13 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 247 Imperial China

    1978: Arts & Crafts 3 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine mint, unmounted og. Scarce Mi Block 13 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Imperial China

    1979 (June 25): Great Wall 2 y. Miniature Sheet, a fine mint example, full unmounted og Mi Block 15 = EUR 350/Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 249 Imperial China

    1979 (June 25): Great Wall 2 y. Miniature Sheet, a fine mint example, full unmounted og Mi Block 15 = EUR 350/Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 250 Imperial China

    1979: Riccione Stamp Fair, Miniature Sheet with 2 y. value (sold at 2 y. 50), overprinted in gold. A fine mint example of this very rare sheet, full unmounted og Michel 16 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Imperial China

    1979 (Aug 25): Riccione Stamp Fair, Miniature Sheet with 2 y. value (sold at 2 y. 50), overprinted in gold. A fine mint example of this very rare sheet, full unmounted og Michel 16 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 252 Imperial China

    1979 (Aug 25): Riccione Stamp Fair, Miniature Sheet with 2 y. value (sold at 2 y. 50), overprinted in gold. A fine mint example of this very rare sheet, full unmounted og Michel 16 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 253 Imperial China

    1979 (Oct 3): Science from Childhood, 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Immaculate and very rare Mi = EUR 2'800/Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 254 Imperial China

    1979: Science from Childhood 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine mint, unmounted og. Immaculate and very rare Mi = EUR 2'800/Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 255 Imperial China

    1979 (Oct 3): Science from Childhood, 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Immaculate and very rare Mi = EUR 2'800/Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 256 Imperial China

    1979 (Oct 3): Science from Childhood, 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Immaculate and very rare Mi = EUR 2'800/Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 257 Imperial China

    1979 (Nov 10): Yunnan Camelia 'Red Jewellery' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 20 = EUR 400/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 258 Imperial China

    1979 (Nov 10): Yunnan Camelia 2 y. 'Red Jewellery' Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 20 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 259 Imperial China

    1979 (Nov 10): Yunnan Camelia 'Red Jewellery' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 20 = EUR 400/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 260 Imperial China

    1979 (Nov 10): Yunnan Camelia 2 y. 'Red Jewellery' Miniature Sheet, overprinted in gold for Hong Kong Exhibititon, fresh and fine, unmounted og Mi Block 21 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 261 Imperial China

    1980: 'Evergreen' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh mint example, full unmounted og Mi Block 22 = EUR 450/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 262 Imperial China

    1980: 'Evergreen' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh mint example, full unmounted og Mi Block 22 = EUR 450/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 263 Imperial China

    1980: 'Evergreen' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh mint example with unmounted og., together with a used example with some speckling from the cancellation Mi Block 22 = EUR 600/Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 264 Imperial China

    1980: Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fresh mint example, couple of tiny marks from stamps stored below on reverse, unmounted og. Rare Mi EUR 1'600/Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 265 Imperial China

    1980: Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fresh mint example, couple of tiny marks from stamps stored on reverse, unmounted og. Rare Mi = EUR 1'600/Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 266 Imperial China

    1980: Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fresh mint example, couple of tiny marks from stamps stored below on reverse, unmounted og. Rare Mi EUR 1'600/Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 267 Imperial China

    1980 (Feb 15): Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fine used on Official First Day Cover cancelled neatly in red. Exceptional and rare Mi 1594 = EUR 800/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 268 Imperial China

    1980 (Feb 15): Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fine used on Official First Day Cover cancelled neatly in red. Exceptional and rare Mi 1594 = EUR 800/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 269 Imperial China

    1980 (Feb 15): Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fine used on Official First Day Cover cancelled neatly in red. Exceptional and rare Mi 1594 = EUR 800/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 270 Imperial China

    1980 (Feb 15): Year of the Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold, fine used on Official First Day Cover cancelled neatly in red. Exceptional and rare Mi 1594 = EUR 800/Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 271 Imperial China

    1980 (Aug 4): 'Fresh Lotus' 1 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh and fine mint example, unmounted og Mi Block 23 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 272 Imperial China

    1980 (Aug 4): 'Fresh Lotus' 1 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh and fine mint example, unmounted og Mi Block 23 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 273 Imperial China

    1980 (Aug 4): 'Fresh Lotus' 1 y. Miniature Sheet, a fresh and fine mint example, unmounted og Mi Block 23 = EUR 500/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 274 Imperial China

    1981 (Nov 20): 'Baoyu & Daiyu Reading' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, 3 fresh mint examples, unmounted og Mi Block 24 = EUR 1'200/Gi = £ 675.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 275 Imperial China

    1981 (Nov 20): 'Baoyu & Daiyu Reading' 2 y. Miniature Sheet, fresh mint example, unmounted og Mi Block 24 = EUR 400/Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 276 Imperial China

    1981 (Jan 5): Year of the Cock Booklet, a fresh mint example with complete pane of 12 of the 8 f. perf. x imperf, fresh and fine. A rare Booklet Mi SB3 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 277 Imperial China

    1981 (Jan 5): Year of the Cock Booklet, a fresh mint example with complete pane of 12 of the 8 f. perf. x imperf, fresh and fine. A rare Booklet Mi SB3 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 278 Imperial China

    1981 (Jan 5): Year of the Cock Booklet, a fresh mint example with complete pane of 12 of the 8 f. perf. x imperf., fresh and fine. A rare Booklet Mi SB3 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 279 Imperial China

    1981 (Jan 5): Year of the Cock Booklet, a fresh mint example with complete pane of 12 of the 8 f. perf. x imperf., fresh and fine. A rare Booklet Mi SB3 = EUR 650/Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 280 People's Republic of China

    1970/2010: Remainder with cards, covers and picture postcards, mainly daily mail to Switzerland, also some original paintings by Professor Luyi Yi as well as some loose stamps and other ephemera, housed in three albums.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 281 Imperial China

    1979/89: Stockbook crammed with modern issues, including Miniature Sheets, fresh and fine mint.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 282 Imperial China

    1878/1990(ca.): Collection hundreds used/unused stamps, incl. Large and Small Dragons, Imperial Post 1897 overprints, Junk definitives, PRC commemorative issues, Hongkong Victoria & Edward definitives, several modern covers and maximum cards, in addition two covers from Japanese occupation of Dairen and a selection of banknotes from Republic and PRC.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 283 Imperial China

    1878/1965c.: Collection in two green albums with Large Dragon 3 ca. red used (2), 5 ca. yellow used, 1885 Small Dragons used (two sets, two with Customs cds's), 1895 Dowager 24 ca. red used, 1897 1 c. on 3 c. red revenue used, thereafter with fine range of Sun Yat-sen issues and commemoratives, Airmails, a few interesting Communist early issues from 1937 onwards, Manchukuo and Foreign Offices etc. A fine old-time lot.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 284 Imperial China

    1953/1980c.: Collection in a black stockbook with fine selection of mint or used sets, all from new-issue service, strength in the 1970's period with 1971 Paris Commune set of four mint, 1972 Physical Culture set mint, Red Flag Canal set mint, 1973 Women's Day set mint, Ballet set mint, 1976 4th Five Year Plan set of 16 mint etc. Condition very fine to superb throughout Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 285 Imperial China

    1952/1980c.: Collection in a presentation album with fine selection of mint sets, all from new-issue service, inc. 1964 Bronze Vessels set, strength in the 1970's period with 1971 Afro-Asian Friendship set, 1972 Yennan Forum set, Physical Culture set, Merchant Shipping set, Red Flag Canal set, 1973 Women's Day set, Ballet set, Panda's set, 1976 4th Five Year Plan set of 16 etc. Condition very fine to superb throughout Gi = £ 4'250+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 286 Imperial China

    1953/1982c.: Collection in a red stockbook with fine selection of mint or used sets, all from new-issue service, with 1960 Flowers set used, 1962 Scientists mint, 1963 Children set perf. and imperf. mint, strength in the 1970's period with 1971 Paris Commune set of four mint, July 1971 50th Anniversary of Communist Party set of nine mint incl. triptych, Afro-Asian Friendship set mint, 1972 Physical Culture set mint, Merchant Shipping set mint, Red Flag Canal set mint, 1973 Panda's set mint, Women's Day set mint, Ballet set mint, 1974 Industrial Production set mint, 1976 4th Five Year Plan set of 16 mint, 1978 Horses, 1980 Qi Bashi set mint, 1980 Monkey 8 f. vermilion, black & gold mint etc. Condition very fine to superb throughout Gi = £ 7'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 287 Imperial China

    1878/2006: Important collection with several thousand stamps used/unused, starting with Imperial China with Large and Small Dragons, airmails, plenty of surcharged values in full sets, souvenir sheets, postage dues, special delivery stamps etc., Peoples Republic with many full sets incl. a few issues Cultur Revolution, the modern part after 1970 with better sets as 50th. Jubilee of the of Communist Party, souvenir sheet 'Horses' by Xu Beihong and others, more better items may be found by careful inspection, housed in total seven albums and in one stockbook.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 288 Imperial China

    1928/75c.: Collection in a burgundy album with China including Manchuria with 1928 and 1929 commemorative sets of four overprinted (Gi 21-32) mint, Sinkiang 1933 Tan Yen-kai set of four mint, Hong Kong with 1891 Jubilee 2 c. rose red mint, 1938 $ 1 blue & lilac in a mint block of 15, 1937 RSW set of two mint, 1946 Victory set of two in complete sheets ($ 1 with 'extra stroke' variety), 1974 Arts Festival Miniature Sheets (8), Macau with better items and multiples incl. 1940 Airmail 50 a. (2), Taiwan 1950 Koxinga set of 14 unused, 1951 Ballot Box set of four perf. and imperf. (rare) unused, 1953 Anti-TB set unused, Chinese League, 1954 Bridges imperforate Miniature Sheet of four, and later good sets mint incl. 1962 Chinese Paintings set of four mint, a superb lot of valuable material Owner's cat Mi. = EUR 12'500.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 289 Imperial China

    1949/1982: Two stockbooks with primarily mint collection including much duplication, with 1959 10th Anniversary (4 sets mint), 1960 Chrysanthemum sets used (4), 1961 Pottery set used (5), 1962 Scientists set mint, 1963 Butterflies used (5 sets), Dancing Issues in mint blocks, 1963 Children in mint blocks, 1964 Peonies used (5 sets), 1965 Women in Industry mint (5 sets), 1971 Table Tennis mint, 1972 Physical Culture set mint, 1972 Table Tennis set in blocks mint, 1973 Panda's mint, 1973 mint (five strips), Ballet set mint, 1974 Gymnastics set in blocks mint, PRC Anniv. in strips (5), 1976 5 Year Plan set mint, College set mint (5), later complete to 1981, incl 1978 Horses (5 sets mint), 1979 Games incl. Miniature Sheets (3), 1980 Lotus Flower Mini Sheet, 1980 Qi Bashi sets mint (3), Nov 1981 Mini Sheets mint (4), etc., a fresh and very fine lot. Cat. £ 13'000+.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 290 Imperial China

    1913/20c.: Album pages with Sinkiang 1916/19 ½ c. - 10 c. values (11 stamps) mint and overprinted SPECIMEN in black, China 1916/19 1½ c. violet optd. SPECIMEN, further similar issues mint or used, Flood relief values used on 1920 card to Switzerland (10th day of issue), 6 c. red stationery card unused etc.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 291 Imperial China

    1965/1995c.: Collection in a red album with some PRC and Taiwan, most is modern but a few better sets noted, also a group of First Day Covers.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 292 Imperial China

    1901: Correspondance of a German Soldier in China with 10 hand painted cards or leaflets, showing the 'difficult' live of these days in China (one execution scene), including with 2 c. uprated 1 c. stationery cards (4) cancelled "Paoting" - dollar chop as well as redband cover (little soiled) with full content franked with Chinese adhesives of total 13 1/2 c. from "K.D.Feldpostamt No.7" to Ludwigsburg/Germany.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 293 Imperial China

    1900/45c.: Green album with covers/cards (34) with 111 stamps; interesting frankings and destinations, some Airmail, Censored and Inflation mail noted.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 294 Imperial China

    1978/1981: Box with vast quantity of Official Illustrated First Day Covers, including used sets in special folders etc., much duplication, including 1980 Dolphin Booklets (4), 1981 Gunwhale Booklets (4), many hundreds of items in very fine quality and of high catalogue value.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 295 Imperial China

    1960/75c.: Black stockbook with PRC covers, some good frankings incl. 1960 Goldfish values (2) on registered cover, 1960 Korea Liberation set and three further values on cover, 1962 Che Guevara 8 f. (3) on cover, condition varies but generally fine, an interesting and valuable lot (45 covers/cards).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 296 Macau

    1898 (Dec 27): Postcard sent registered to Germany franked by 1898 ½ a. grey, 2½ a. brown, 3 a. pale lilac and 4 a. blue-green all tied by MACAU datestamps with yellow registered label at left and Altona arrival (Jan 29, 1899) alongside. Delightful and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 297 Macau

    2001 (April 12): Religious Culture 8 p. Miniature Sheet, the vertical pair of un-cut sheets, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Believed to be one  of just four such in existence. Rare.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 298 Macau

    2000 (Oct 31): Ceramics 8 p. Miniature Sheet, the vertical pair of un-cut sheets, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Believed to be one  of just four such in existence. Rare.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 299 Macau

    2001 (Feb 1): Ancient Proverbs, 2 p. Miniature Sheet (Bringing up Children) from the prestige Booklet, un-cut vertical pair of sheets, fresh and fine, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 300 Macau

    2001 (Feb 1): 2001 (Feb 1): Ancient Proverbs, 8 p. Miniature Sheet (Bell Stealer), un-cut vertical pair of sheets, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Just four such are believed to exist, rare.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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