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2� 161 Corinphila Auction · 2 - 4 March 2010

1878/97 Issues� Gibbons 2009 Start price in CHF

Start priceapprox. €

1878-88 Large and Small Dragons.�1�ca.�yellow�green,�3�ca.�vermilion�and�5�ca.�orange;�used�set�of�three�values,�narrow�setting�on�thin�paper;�1�ca.�cancelled�by�large�part�strike�of�“Customs�/�Newchang”�(Feb�1880),�3�ca.�with�complete�“Customs�/�Chinkiang”�cds�(17�Nov�1880)�and�5�ca.�with�part�strike�of�“Customs�/�Chinkiang”�cds�(19�July�1881).�An�exceptional�set�(Gi�=�£�400+).�� � � 1-3 600 (€ 400 )3�ca.�vermilion,�narrow�setting�on�thin�paper,�a�fine�used�example�with�complete�“Chefoo”�seal� handstamp� in� black,� horizontally� creased� but� not� affecting� the� appearance.�A� rare�usage.�� � � 2a 100 (€ 65 )3�ca.�brown�red,�wide�setting�on�thin�paper,�a�very�fine�used�example�with�complete�“Peking”�blue�seal.�� � � 5 100 (€ 65 )1�ca.�green,�a�fine�mint�example�of�good�centering�and�colour,�slight�paper�adhesion�on�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�170).�� � � 7 (*) 100 (€ 65 )

5�ca.�olive-yellow,�perf.�11�1|2-12,�a�fresh�and�fine�mint�block�of�six,�with�superb�original�gum.�Exceptional�and�scarce�(Gi�=�£�660+). 15 ** 700 (€ 470 )Dowager�2�c.�green,�a�fresh�mint�block�of�four,�superb�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�68+).�� � � 17 */** 200 (€ 135 )

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Tuesday 2 March 2010, 9.00 h

China including Hong Kong, Macao and Foreign PO's with specialised section German PO's

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The starting prices in our catalogues are in Swiss Francs (CHF); 1 CHF = approx. 0.67 EUR resp. 1 EUR = approx. 1.50 CHF - 100 CHF = approx. 67 EUR / 1’000 CHF = approx. 670 EUR (corresponding to the average exchange rate as per end of

January 2010). Invoices will be issued in CHF only.Start prices in Euro (EUR) indicated in the catalogues are only for information.

F o r y o u r w r i t t e n b i d s k i n d l y u s e A L WAY S S w i s s F r a n c s ( C H F ) !

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4� 161 Corinphila Auction · 2 - 4 March 2010

� Gibbons 2009 Start price in CHF

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9� ca.� green,� fresh� mint� block� of� four,� centred� to� top,� with� lower� left� stamp� tête-bêche,�one�short�perf.�at�base,�but�of�good�colour�and�large�part�original�gum.�A�scarce�multiple��(Gi�=�£�1'900+). 22+22d 4* 1'000 (€ 670 )1897 Surcharges on 1888 issues:�1�c.�on�1888�1�ca.�green,�a�mint�interpanneau�block�of�six,�fresh�and�fine,�one�stamp�slight�crease�and�a�small�spot�in�margin,�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�120+).�� � � 34 ** 80 (€ 55 )Small� figure� 10� c.� on� 9� ca.� green,� a� superb� used� vertical� pair� lightly� cancelled� by� part�"Customs�Shanghai"�cds's�in�black.�Rare�so�fine�(Gi�=�£�130).�� � � 44 100 (€ 65 )Small�figure�10�c.�on�12�ca.�brown-orange,�a�fine�used�vertical�pair�cancelled�by�'pa-kua'�in�brown.�Exceptional�and�attractive�pair�(Gi�£�=�190+).�� � � 45 250 (€ 170 )Small�figure�10�c.�on�12�ca.�brown-orange,�a�fine�mint�horizontal�pair,�slight�corner�crease�on�left�stamp;�superb�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�300).�� � � 45 * 250 (€ 170 )Small�figure�30�c.�on�24�ca.� rose-carmine,�a� fresh�and�fine�mint�example�with� large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�190).�� � � 46 * 100 (€ 65 )Small�figure�30�c.�on�24�ca.�rose-carmine,�used�example�of�fine�appearance,�a�few�trimmed�perfs.�at�base,�cancelled�by�'CUSTOMS-AMOY'�datestamp�on�first�Official�day�of�issue�(Feb�2,�1897)�in�blue.�� � � 46 300 (€ 200 )Small�figure�30�c.�on�24�ca.�rose-carmine,�a�fresh�and�fine�used�example�with�part�"Customs"�cds�in�blue.�A�superb�stamp�(Gi�=�£�150).�� � � 46 80 (€ 55 )1897 Surcharges on 1894 issues:�Small�figure�30�c.�on�24�ca.�rose-carmine,�used�example�of�fine�appearance,�a�few�trimmed�perfs.�at�base,�cancelled�by�'CUSTOMS-AMOY'�datestamp�on�first�Official�day�of�issue�(Feb�2,�1897)�in�blue.�� � � 64 * 250 (€ 170 )Large�figures�10�c.�on�Dowager�third�printing�9�ca.�grey-green,�mint�vertical�pair,�straight�edge�at�base,�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�200+).�� � � 83 * 150 (€ 100 )Large�figures�10�c.�on�9�ca.�green�third�Dowager�printing,�a�superb�marginal�mint�vertical�pair,�unmounted�original�gum.�Fresh�colour�and�a�very�fine�multiple�(Gi�=�£�200).�� � � 83 ** 120 (€ 80 )Large�figures�10�c.�on�9�ca.�green�on�third�Dowager�printing,�a�superb�mint�vertical�pair,�unmounted�original�gum.�Fresh�colour�and�a�very�fine�multiple�(Gi�=�£�200).�� � � 83 ** 100 (€ 65 )Large�figures�10�c.�on�third�Dowager�printing�12�ca.�orange-yellow,�a�fine�mint�example�with�good�centering�for�this�issue,�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�200).�� � � 84 * 100 (€ 65 )

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To have a better chance of being successful as a postal bidder we recommend setting a limit for the total amount of your purchases (excl. 19.5% buyers premium): for example, bidding on a range of lots with a total amount of CHF 10’000 and setting a limit of CHF 7’500 for your purchases means that the total for lots knocked down to you will not exceed the limit you have set. We know from experience that postal bidders are rarely successful on all lots. On the other hand, you might have been interested in other lots as well, but not knowing which lots would be knocked down to you and being worried to spend more than a certain

amount, you did not bid on them. Giving a total purchase limit (see also the Bid Form in this catalogue) enables you to have a better chance of being a more successful postal bidder!

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� Gibbons 2009 Start price in CHF

Start priceapprox. €

Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�the�superb�mint�block�of�six,�first�stamp�with� 'Large�Box'�variety�and�also�showing�3mm.�spacing�instead�of�4mm.�between�characters�and�value;�one�short� blunted� perforation� on� fifth� stamp.� Fine� part� to� large� part� original� gum�with� some�disturbance,� however� this� is� of� negligible� importance� on� a� rare� and� attractive� multiple��(Gi�=�£�1'100+).�� � �

88+88a+88c * 1'000 (€ 670 )

Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�examples�(5),�a�few�small�faults�but�generally�fine�to�very�fine�with�small�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�750).�� � � 88 * 250 (€ 170 )Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�examples�(5,�one�with�'Large�Box'),�a�few�small�faults�but�generally�fine�to�very�fine�with�small�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�750).�� � � 88+88a * 250 (€ 170 )Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�examples�(6),�one�or�two�with�small�faults�but�generally�fine�with�small�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�900).�� � � 88 * 300 (€ 200 )Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�examples�(5),�a�generally�fine�to�very�fine�with�small�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�750).�� � � 88 * 320 (€ 215 )Large�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�the�magnificent�mint�corner�marginal�block�of�eight�from�lower�right�of�sheet,�of�excellent�centering�and�colour,�fresh�and�fine�unmounted�original�gum.�An�extremely�rare�and�splendid�multiple�(Gi�=�£�1'200+). 89 ** 1'000 (€ 670 )

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1897 Red Revenue Stamps surcharged for postage

The Great Wall of China ca. 1895

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1897� (Aug� 11):�Red�Band� envelope� to�Goisern/Austria� franked� on� reverse�with� January�1897�8�c.�on�6�ca.�reddish�brown�used�in�combination�with�January�1897�Large�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue�tied�by�bold�"Chinkiang"�Dollar�chop�in�brown�and�by�bule�"Shanghai"�Dollar�chop�of�transit�(Aug�12).�Passed�to�French�Post�Office�and�'Chine'�25�c.�black�on�rose�applied�and�tied�by�"Shanghai/Chine"�cds�(Aug�13)�and�thence�travelling�by�French�Paquebot�with�circular�"Ligne�N-Paq.Fr.No.7"�datestamp�in�black.�Goisern�arrival�(Sept�17).�Some�minor�ageing� at� sides� of� envelope� and�minor� imperfections�but� a� delightful� and� extremely� rare�cover.�Unlisted�in�the�"Revenue�Surcharges�of�China". 42a+89 6 10'000 (€ 6'700 )

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Customs House in Shanghai ca. 1895

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Large�4�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�a�fresh�and�very�fine�mint�horizontal�pair�of�excellent�centering�and�colour;�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�550). 90 * 320 (€ 215 )Large�4�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,� the�mint�block�of�four�of�superb�appearance,�of�excellent�centering� and� colour;� large� part� to� part� original� gum,� somewhat� dried� and� patchy.� A�remarkable�and�very�rare�multiple�(Gi�=�£�1000+). 90 4* 1'000 (€ 670 )Large�4�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�block�of�four,�of�good�colour�and�centering�but�with�paper�hinge�at�top�and�small�imperfections�between�top�two�stamps,�part�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�600+). 90 4* 250 (€ 170 )Small�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�example�centred�to�left,�fine�part�original�gum�example�with�hinge�remnant�(Gi�=�£�275).��� � 93 * 120 (€ 80 )Small�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�a�good�used�example�centred�to�top�cancelled�by�part�"Canton"�cds�in�black�(Gi�=�£�120).�� � � 93 80 (€ 55 )

Small� 2� c.� on�3� c.� red� revenue,�mint�horizontal� strip�of� three,� one�or� two�minor�blunted�perforations,�paper�hinge�remnant�between�first�and�second�stamps,�central�stamp�showing�'comma�for�stop'�variety,�part�to�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�925). 93+93f * 400 (€ 270 )Small�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�mint�examples�(6),�fine�part�original�gum�or�without�gum�(3),�small�imperfections�but�a�scarce�group�(Gi�=�£�1'500).��� � 93 */(*) 350 (€ 235 )Small�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�revenue,�used�examples�(5)�all�cancelled�by�"Pa-kua",�all�with�small�imperfections�(Gi�=�£�600).�� � � 93 200 (€ 135 )

China: Later Issues - Stamps

1900/06:�$�1�red�&�flesh,�Bean�Goose,�fine�mint�block�of�four,�some�slight�tropicalising�of�the�gum,�large�part�og.,�an�attractive�multiple�(Gi�=�£�280+).�� � � 131 4* 350 (€ 235 )$�2�claret�&�yellow,�Bean�Goose,�no�wmk.,�mint�corner�marginal�block�of�six�from�lower�left�of�sheet,�fine�unmounted�og.�Rare�and�attractive�multiple�(Gi�=�£�1'000+).�� � � 132 ** 1'500 (€ 1'005 )1912 Shanghai Overprint: Shanghai�overprint,�the�superb�mint�set�of�15�values�complete,�fresh�and�very�fine�colours,�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�550). 192/206 ** 350 (€ 235 )Shanghai�overprint,�1/2�c.�brown�in�a�vertical�strip�of�three�all�showing�variety,�overprint�inverted,�full�unmounted�somewhat�dried�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�105).�� � � 192b ** 60 (€ 40 )No�Lot.$� 1� red� &� flesh,� Shanghai� overprint,� the� superb� mint� block� of� six� of� fresh� colour,� full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�750+).�� � � 204 ** 350 (€ 235 )

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$�2�claret�&�yellow,�Shanghai�overprint,�a�superb�mint�corner�marginal�block�of�four�from�lower�right�of�sheet,�stamps�unmounted�original�gum,�some�remnants� from�wax�paper� in�margin�only.�An�exceptional�block�(Gi�=�£�900+).�� � � 205 4** 400 (€ 270 )1912 London Overprint:�$�1�red�&�flesh,�London�overprint,�the�superb�mint�block�of�four�of�excellent�centering�and�colour,�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�440).�� � � 230 4** 200 (€ 135 )1912 Commemorating the Revolution: The�superb�complete�set�of�12�values,�fresh�colour,�full� unmounted� somewhat� browned� original� gum,� the� rare� $� 2� brown� value� being� sheet�marginal�(Gi�=�£�450).�� � � 242/253 ** 200 (€ 135 )The� superb� complete� set� of� 12� values,� fresh� colour,� full� unmounted� somewhat� browned�original�gum,�the�rare�$�2�brown�value�being�sheet�marginal�(Gi�=�£�450).��� � 242/253 ** 200 (€ 135 )$�1�carmine,�a�fresh�and�fine�mint�block�of�four,�marginal�from�right�of�sheet.�Full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�400).�� � � 251 4** 150 (€ 100 )$�2�brown,�fresh�mint�example,�full�unmounted�browned�original�gum,�the�key�value�of�the�set�(Gi�=�£�250).�� � � 252 ** 80 (€ 55 )$�5�slate�grey,�fresh�mint�block�of�four�(sheet�number�384),�with�crease�in�upper�margin�only,�stamps�fine�and�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�340).�� � � 253 4** 120 (€ 80 )1912 Commemorating the Republic:�$�1�carmine�in�a�superb�mint�top�marginal�imprint�block�of�four�with�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�240).�� � � 263 4** 100 (€ 65 )Commemorating�the�Republic,�$�5�slate�grey,�fresh�mint�block�of�four�(sheet�number�384),�superb�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�900).�� � � 265 4** 350 (€ 235 )1917/19:� Booklet,� containing� incomplete� First� Peking� printing� 1� c.� orange-yellow� (2�stamps),�3�c.�blue-green�(4�stamps),�with�covers� intact.�Despite� the�missing�adhesives�an�extraordinarily�rare�Booklet�(Gi�=�£�6’000).�� � � 288+291 500 (€ 335 )1941:�Sun�Yat-sen� issue,� the� complete� set� of� 16� in�mint� blocks�of� four,� all� ex�American�Banknote�Co.�archives,�with�security�punch-hole�and�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�red.�Fresh�and�fine,�unmounted�og�(Chan�496/511). 583-598 4** 400 (€ 270 )1942/45:�'Bromide'�photographic�imperforate�Proofs�(4)�for�definitive�issue,�for�proposed�$2,�$5,�$10�and�$20�values�in�differing�designs�(one�with�Sun-Yat-Sen,�another�with�Chiang-Kai-Shek)�and�close�to�issued�designs.�Rare�group�ex�the�Security�Bank�Note�Co.,�Philadelphia�archive.�� � � Proofs 700 (€ 470 )1944:�War�Refugees�Fund,�the�complete�set�of�six�values�(un-surcharged�and�un-issued�thus)�ex�American�Banknote�Co.� archives,� all� in� corner�marginal� blocks� of� four�with� security�punch-holes�and�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�red.�Fresh�and�fine,�unmounted�og�(Chan�815/820).��� � 724-729 4** 400 (€ 270 )1947:� 50th�Anniversary� of� the� Dictorate� General� of� Posts,� the� complete� set� of� five� ex�American� Banknote� Co.� archives,� all� in� blocks� of� four� with� security� punch-holes� and�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�red.�The�$�300�brown�value�with�handstamp�"Return�to�Record�and�Specimen�Dept".�Fresh�and�fine,�unmounted�og.�� � � 985-989 4** 300 (€ 200 )1962:�Stage�art�of�Mei�Lan-fang,� souvenir� sheet�3�$�multicolored� in�mint�condition,� two�corners�with�some�ageing�as�usual�(Scott�=�$�3'250/Mi�=�€�2'200).�� � � 656 ** 1'000 (€ 670 )

China: Later Issues - Covers

1897�(April�9):�Red�Band�envelope�locally�used,�franked�by�single�1897�2�c.�on�2�ca.�dull�yellow�green�tied�by�blue�‘Pa-kua’,� reverse�with�‘CUSTOMS-SHANGHAI’�datestamp�in�brown.�Small�imperfections�but�a�rare�cover.�� � � 59 6 350 (€ 235 )1899�(Feb�2):�China�1�c.�pink�postal�stationery�card�used�to�Berne�/�Switzerland,�up-rated�with�CIP�2�c.�carmine�(2)�each�tied�by�"Hankow"�Dollar�chops�in�black,�pair�of�Hong�Kong�2�c.�rose�applied�for�onward�transmission�and�fine�strike�of�"Ligne�N�/�Paq�Fr.�No.�10"�French�Paquebot�cds�alongside.�An�attractive�and�scarce�usage.�� � � 110 6 250 (€ 170 )1899:�China�1�c.�pink�postal�stationery�card,�a�used�example�additionally�franked�by�CIOP�2�c.�red�pair�tied�by�bilingual�"Kiaochow"�datestamp�in�black,�in�combination�with�German�P.O.�in�China�diagonally�surcharged�5�pf.�green�tied�by�"Tsingtau"�cds�in�black.�Card�slightly�aged�but�a�scarce�combination.�� � � 6 150 (€ 100 )1900� (Jan� 11):� China� 1� c.� pink� postal� stationery� card� used� to� Switzerland� franked� by�combination�of�China�CIP�1898�1/2�c.�brown�pair�and�2�c.�carmine�red�pair�tied�by�Shanghai�cds's,�used�with�French�P.O.� in�China�10�c.� tied�by�Shanghai/Chine�cds.�Circular�French�Paquebot�"Ligne�N"�cds�at�lower�right�(Jan�11).�An�attractive�card.�� � � 108+110 6 120 (€ 80 )1900�(Feb�2):�China�1c.�rose�postal�stationery�card,�used�to�Basel/Switzerland�with�additional�CIP�1898�1/2�c.�brown�(2)�and�2�c.�scarlet�tied�by�"Canton"�cds's;�Hong�Kong�pair�of�2�c.�rose�applied�for�onward�transmission�tied�by�small�framed�"I.P.O."�marking�and�Hong�Kong�cds's�(Feb�3).�Basel�arrival�cds�also�on�obverse�of�a�fine�card.�� � � 33 6 250 (€ 170 )

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1900�(March�24):�Postcard�(showing�Swiss�stamps),�from�Canton�to�Basel�with�CIP�1898�1/2�c.�brown�(2),�1�c.�orange�and�2�c.�scarlet�all�tied�by�"Canton"�cds's;�Hong�Kong�pair�of�2�c.�rose�applied�for�onward�transmission�tied�by�small�framed�"I.P.O."�marking�in�black�and�by�Hong�Kong�cds's�(March�25).�Thence�via�French�Ship�with�octagonal�"Yokahama�A-Marseille�L.N.No.6"�datestamp�in�black.�Basel�arrival�cds�(April�23)�also�on�obverse�of�a�fine�and�attractive�card.�� � � 33 6 220 (€ 145 )Boxer�Uprising.� 1900� (Sept):�Two� attractive� colour� postcards,� both� showing�Kiautschou�Bay�and�the�limit�of�the�German�concession,�each�mailed�with�manuscript�"Feldpost"�and�cancelled�with�"Kais.�Deutsche-Marine-Schiffspost�No.29"�datestamps�in�black.��� � 6 150 (€ 100 )1900� (Oct� 30):�Chinese� Imperial� Post�Registration�Receipt� form� for� letter� to� J.�Maus� in�Germany,�cancelled�by�fine�strike�of�"Wuchow"�datestamp�in�black,�also�the�original�Advice�of�Receipt�form,�creased,�again�cancelled�at�Wuchow�(Oct�30)�and�at�Lichtenthal�(Dec�4).�Fine�and�most�unusual.�� � � 6 120 (€ 80 )1901�(April):�China�1�c.�pink�postal�stationery�cards�(2)�to�Wiesbaden,�both�cancelled�with�oval�bilingual�"Peking"�datestamp�and�German�"Feldpoststation�No.�2"�cds's.�Both�cards�sent�"Feldpost"�with�illustrated�backs,�one�view�of�German�soldiers�shooting�Chinese�Boxers�being�in�colour.�� � � 6 100 (€ 65 )1901� (July� 22):�China� 1� c.� rose� postal� stationery� card,�minor� tear� at� top,� used� to�Basel/Switzerland�with�additional�CIP�1898�2�c.�scarlet�pair�tied�by�"Canton"�cds's;�Hong�Kong�pair�of�2�c.dull�green�applied�for�onward�transmission�tied�by�framed�"I.P.O."�marking�in�black�and�by�Hong�Kong�cds's�(July�23).�Basel�arrival�cds�(Aug�24)�also�on�obverse�of�a�fine�and�scarce�card.�� � � 56 6 200 (€ 135 )1901�(Oct�11):�Postcard�of�German�Consulate�in�Shanghai�mailed�to�Luzern,�Switzerland�franked�by�China�CIP�4�c.�deep�brown�used�in�combination�with�French�P.O.�‘Chine’�5�c.�pale�green�pair.�Luzern�arrival�(Nov�16)�alongside.�� � � 111 6 120 (€ 80 )1903/04:�Cards�(2)�to�Austria,�1903�card�with�China�CIP�4�c.�brown�in�combination�with�Kiautschou�10�pf.�red;�and�1904�usage�of�China�1�c.�stationery�card�up-rated�with�CIP�1�c.�and�2�c.�used�with�Kiautschou�5�pf.�green�pair.�Faults�but�scarce.�� � � 6 150 (€ 100 )1905�(April�19):�Printed�"Société�de�Constructions�Chemins�de�Fer�Indo-Chinois"�envelope�used�with�Indo�China�1904�1�c.�black,�1904/05�15�c.�brown�on�azure�(Type�II)�and�Mongtze�1903�10�c.� carmine�&�blue� (Gi�5)� all� tied� "Mongtze� /�Chine"� cds's� in�black.�Reverse�with�Laokay�transit�and�Cosne/France�arrival�cds.�� � � 15+35 6 100 (€ 65 )1906:�Red�Band�envelope�to�Berne�/�Switzerland�franked�by�China�CIP�1900�10�c.�green�tied�by�framed�native�handstamp�in�black,�reverse�with�"Swatow"�cds�(Jan�26)�and�two�further�native�datestamps;�Hong�Kong�1902�10�c.�purple�&�pale�blue�applied�and� tied�by�framed�"I.P.O."�and�Victoria/Hong�Kong�cds�in�black.��Berne�arrival�(Feb�23)�on�reverse.�A�few�small�imperfections�to�edges�of�envelope�but�overall�a�fine�and�scarce�cover.�� � � 127 6 220 (€ 145 )1911�(Dec�4):�Postcard�of�German�Post�Office�in�Chefoo�franked�by�China�CIP�1�c.,�2�c.�and�4�c.,�German�P.O.�1�c.�on�3�pf.,�2�c.�on�5�pf.�And�4�c.�on�10�pf.,�and�Russian�P.�O.�‘Kitai’�1�k.�and�3�k.�all�tied�by�“Chefoo”�cds’s�of�the�respective�Post�Offices.�� � � 6 100 (€ 65 )1932�(Feb�19):�Postcard�franked�by�Italy�Naval�Academy�20�c.�carmine�tied�by�bold�strike�of�scarce�“Battag.Italiano�In�Cina-Tientsin”�datestamp�in�black.�� � � 6 80 (€ 55 )1933:�2nd�SYS�5�c.�green�(7�examples)�used�on�underpaid�cover�from�Nanking�to�Vienna,�struck�with�framed�"T.....10�ctmes."�cachet�in�violet,�Austria�1925/34�Postage�Due�5�g.�red�and�20�g.�cobalt�applied�on�arrival�in�Vienna.�� � � 398 6 80 (€ 55 )1937� (April� 12):�Magnificent� "Souvenir� from�China"� open-out� folder� (intact�with� all� 19�coloured� and� illustrated� pages),� prepared� by� the� Pacific�Art� &� Stamp� Co.� in� Shanghai,�franked�by�1933�2nd�SYS�15� c.� scarlet� tied�by�Shanghai� cds� in� black.�An� extraordinary�survivor�and�such�good�condition.�� � � 400 6 100 (€ 65 )West�Sichuan�1950�(May�26): Registered�cover�from�Shanghai�to�Switzerland�franked�on�front�and�back�with�17�adhesives�including�Chengdu�surcharged�Jan�1950�values�including�$�3'000�on�$�300�light�blue,�April-June�surcharged�$�100�and�$�200�on�4�c.�blue-green,�first�issue�of�PRC�Oct�1949�set�of�four�etc.,�also�5�further�items�incl�Unit�stamps�FDC�of�1951.�� � �

SW46+SW48/50+SW52/53 6 120 (€ 80 )

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1946:�Airmail�covers�(2)�ex�same�correspondence�from�Catholic�Mission�in�Suilam�to�Paris,�each�franked�at�$�80�rates�with�different�stamps,�one�struck�on�front�with�fine�strike�of�rare�"O.A.T."�of�Macau�in�red. 6 500 (€ 335 )(PRC).�1972:�Airmail�cover�to�Switzerland�franked�on�front�and�back�1969�Ussuri�River�set�of�five,�1970�4�f.�Snow�Patrol,�1971�Communist�Party�set�of�of�six�and�triptych�of�three.��� �

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1912:�Postage�Due�20�c.�brown,�Republic�overprint,�a�superb�and�fresh�mint�interpanneau�block�of�six,�full�unmounted,�somewhat�dried�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�150+).��� � � D240 ** 100 (€ 65 )Postage�Due�30�c.�blue,�Republic�overprint,�a�superb�and�fresh�mint�interpanneau�block�of�six,�full�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�360+).��� � � D241 ** 160 (€ 105 )

French PO's in China (see also lot 59)

French�P.O.’s� in�China�&� Indo�China.�1893/1919:�Group�of�covers/cards� (20)�with�1903�Military�cover�franked�by�15�c.�ex�Tientsin�with�“Corres.ces�D’Armées’�cachet,�1905�Canton�optd.�5�c.�tied�by�Mailboat�datestamp,�1907�Yunnan�Fou�25�c.�on�cover,�1907�Canton�issue�registered� cover� to� India,� 1917� Censored� covers,� 1934� Szechuan� covers� from� Gunboat�‘Balny’�(one�with�label�on�reverse)�and�used�with�Szechuan�adhesives�etc. 6 400 (€ 270 )

German PO's in China (see also lots 99 - 132)

1898/1916:�Marvellous�lot�of�covers/cards�(29)�with�1896�and�1898�covers�franked�20�pf.�used� from�Shanghai�or�Tientsin� (one�via�French�Paquebot),� including�Military�Post� from�the�Boxer�War�incl.�Cover�with�‘Felpoststation�No.�2’�cds�and�card�with�‘No.�9’�cds,�1901�China�card�with�fine� ‘Ostasiatischen�Expeditionscorps’�cds,�1903�cover�with�10�pf.� from�Ship�‘Buzzard’�at�Nanking�etc. 6 350 (€ 235 )

Japanese PO's in China (see also lot 238)

1902�(March�25):�Japan�1�1/2�s.�ultramarine�postal�stationery�card�used�to�Switzerland�up-rated�by�Japanese�P.O.�in�China�1900�5�r.�grey�and�1�s.�pale�brown�(2)�all�tied�by�HANKOW�/�IJPO�datestamps�in�violet,�with�Shanghai�and�Yokohama�transit�datestamps�alongside�and�Bern�arrival�(May�5).�An�attractive�card.�� � � 1+3 6 100 (€ 65 )1904� (May� 4):� Postcard� to� France� franked� by� Japanese� P.O.� in� China� 1900� 5� r.� grey,�1�1/2�s.�pale�ultramarine�and�marginal�2�s.�yellow-green�all�tied�by�scarce�SHASHE�/�IJPO�datestamps�in�violet,�with�Shanghai�and�Victoria/Hong�Kong�transit�datestamps�alongside.��� � 1+4+6 6 120 (€ 80 )1906:�Pair�of�postcards,�franked�on�picture�side�with�1900�Japan�P.O.�in�China�2�s.�green�pair�tied�by�“SHASI-I.J.P.O.”�cds�in�blue,�second�card�with�5�s.�orange-yellow�tied�by�“Shashe-I.J.P.O.”�cds�in�blue.�Some�faults�and�un-mailed,�but�a�rare�Office.�� � � 6+10 6 150 (€ 100 )1907�(Feb�8):�Registered�cover�to�Tientsin�franked�by�Japanese�P.O.�in�China�1900�10�s.�deep�blue�tied�by�PEKING�/�IJPO�datestamp�struck�in�deep�violet,�registered�label�at�right�and�TIENTSIN�/�IJPO�cds�of�receipt�in�black.�An�unusual�cover.�� � � 6 120 (€ 80 )Japanese�P.O.’s�in�China�and�Manchuria.�1892/37:�Covers/cards�(15)�with�‘IJPO’�or�‘INPO’�datestamps� of� Canton,� Changchun,� Dairen,� Hsinking,� Shanghai,� Tientsin,� Tongku� and�Tsingtau�noted;�on�either�outgoing�or�incoming�items;�also�one�or�two�unused�postcards. 6 300 (€ 200 )

Russian PO's in China (see also lot 715 and 716)

1916�(March�14/27):�‘Kitai’�3�k.�red�postal�stationery�card�sent�registered�from�Tientsin,�up-rated�with�‘Kitai’�10�k.�deep�blue�tied�by�“Tientsin�Russian�Post”�cds�in�black�(Tchilinghirian�fig.�491).�A�scarce�and�attractive�usage,�addressed�to�a�German�Prisoner�of�War�in�Russia.��� � 29 6 100 (€ 65 )

Chefoo Local Post

1893:�1/2�c.�green,�Die�I,�complete�mint�sheet�of�40�subjects,�usual�bending,�one�stamp�with�mark�on�gum�otherwise�fresh�and�fine�unmounted�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�600). 1 */** 100 (€ 65 )

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1900/80:� Collection� resp.� lot� with� several� hundred� stamps� used/unused,� incl.� Imperial�China,�People's�Republic,�Taiwan,�Provinces�etc.,�also�a�few�better�sets�and�values�as�well�as�a�mint�miniature-sheet�Camelias�of�1979,�good�condition,�mounted�on�album�pages�with�description�(owner's�cat�=�€�2'600+). 200 (€ 135 )1870/1950:�Lot�some�hundred�stamps�used/unused�from�Imperial�China,�incl.�better�values�starting� with� large� and� small� dragons� (a� few),� Dowager� Empress,� postage� dues,� many�duplicates�etc.,�in�good�condition�and�housed�in�one�stockbook. 500 (€ 335 )1878/1932c.:�Purple�stockbook�with�collection�balance�including�Large�Dragons�set�of�three�used,�Small�Dragons�1�ca.�mint�(13),�1897�surcharges�on�Small�Dragons�set�of�three�mint,�1897�Red�Revenues�with�Large�1�c.�on�3�c.�mint�(10)�and�used,�2�c.�on�3�c.�(2)�mint�and�4�c.�on�3�c.�red�mint�(7,�including�a�strip�of�four)�and�$�1�on�3�c.�mint;�Small�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�mint�(2)�and�used�(4),�1897�I.C.�P.�1|2�c.�mint�in�blocks,�1�c.�mint�(62)�in�blocks,�4�c.�brown�(33)�in�blocks,�some�Hong�Kong�and�Local�Posts�etc.�A�fine�lot. 1'000 (€ 670 )1949/2001:�Collection�resp.�lot�with�several�thousand�stamps�mint,�unused�and�used,�incl.�better�sets�and�values,�miniature-��and�souvenir�sheets,�duplicates�etc.,�in�good�condition�and�housed�in�seven�mainly�large�stockbooks. 1'500 (€ 1'005 )1888/1925c.:�Collection�in�green�stockbook,�largely�stamps�chosen�for�reference,�therefore�some�with�faults,�with�Small�Dragons�mint,�1894�Dowager�set�mint�and�some�duplication,�somewhat�toned�Dowager�set�of�nine�imperforate�on�thin�paper;�1897�surcharge�set�of�three�mint,�1897�small�figure�surcharges�mixed�mint�and�used�and�duplication,�large�figures�with�some�duplication� etc.,�Red�Revenues�with�Large�overprint� 1� c.� unused� (5)� and�used� (5),��2�c.�unused�(2)�and�used�(13),�4�c.�(4)�and�$�1�unused;�small�opt.�with�2�c.�on�3�c.�red�used�(8),�1912�Shanghai�optd.�set�to�$�5�complete�(Gi�192/206)�mint�and�extra�$�2�value�(3),�London�opt.�$�1�mint�(2)�and�$�2�(4),�1912�Republic�$�5�grey�mint,�some�Shanghai�and�Macau�etc.�A�fine�lot. 2'500 (€ 1'675 )1964/65:� Lot� � 10� large� envelopes� from� a� business� correspondence� to�Western�Germany,�franked�with�30�stamps,�incl.�second�National�Games�1965�with�Basketball,�Weightlifting�and�Volleyball�in�mixed�frankings,�one�cover�opened�and�bearing�by�German�official�court�handstamp� in�violet�on� reverse:� "�Diese�Postsendung� ist�gemäss�Paragraph�1-4� (� ....)�des�Gesetztes�zur�Überwachung�strafrechtlicher�und�anderer�Verbringungsverbote�vom�24.�Mai�1961angehalten�und�geöffnet�worden.�Sie�ist�zur�Beförderung��freigegeben�worden.�.....�Der�Leitende�Oberstaatsanwalt�bei�dem�Landgericht�Hamburg".�Further�four�pieces�franked�with�11�diff.�stamps.�An�interesting�lot�from�the�Chinese�Cultural�Revolution�period. 65 100 (€ 65 )1889/1953:�Various� covers/cards� (14,� bearing� 46� adhesives)� incl.� Japan� 1895� cover�with�10�s.�brown,�cards�from�Canton�with�1901�three�colour�franking,�colourful�Martyrs� issue�cover�from�Shanghai,� interesting�Indo�China�and�1945�Canada�Censored�O.A.T.�cover� to�Switzerland. 6 120 (€ 80 )1930c.:�Group�of�unused�postcards�(11)�all�decorated�with�designs�embellished�by�postage�stamps�(mostly�Junk�or�Martyr�issues),�including�tennis�player,�smoker,�sailor,�farmhand�etc.�A�delightful�and�most�unusual�group.�� � � 6 150 (€ 100 )1901/10:� Covers/cards� (10)� with� Russian� P.O.� items� (3)� including� six-colour� registered�"Kitai"�franking�to�Germany�with�rare�"I.R.P.O.�Shanghai,�China"�registered�label�on�reverse�tied�by�Strassburg�arrival�cds;�cards�with�Kitai�frankings�from�Shanghai�and�Hankow;�four�stamped� cards� from�French� P.O.� in� Peking,� Shanghai� and�Tientsin;�German� 'Feldstation'�card,�etc.��� � 6 250 (€ 170 )CHINA.� 1867/1992.:�Box� of� covers/cards� (129)�with� cards� to� and� from�Shanghai� Local�Post,�up-rated�stationery�usages�incl�a�fine�1905�card�from�Namtau,�Yunnan�Fou�cover�ex�Kunming,�Panorama�triptych�postcards�of�Shanghai�(3)�mint,�some�interesting�PRC�usages,�Consular�Mail,�Russian�P.O.�cards�etc. 6 500 (€ 335 )1898/1910:�Small�box�with�covers/cards�(24)�with�1900�China�/�French�P.O.�combination�usage,�1898�card�with�Germany�5�pf.�green�(2)�used�at�Shanghai,�1901�card�with�German�"Feldpoststation�No.�2"�cds,�1901�German�5�pf.�green�used�on�cards�(4),�1901�cover�and�card�with�"K.D.�Feldpostexped.�des�Ostasiatischen�Expeditionscorps"�datestamps,�1901�C.E.F.�1/2�a.�and�1�a.�on�card�from�Tientsin�tied�"Base�Office"�cds,�etc. 6 500 (€ 335 )

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Your written bids will be used only as long as any personally present bidders in the auction room or any other written bids are competing against you. Lots are sold at the lowest price possible: if, for example, you bid CHF 2,200 for a certain stamp and the

nearest bid (written or verbal) amounts to CHF 1,500, you will obtain the lot for CHF 1,600 (i.e. CHF 600 less than your bid, please refer to minimum charge scale published in this catalogue). We represent you exactly as if you were attending the sale.

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German Post Office in Peking 1898�(June):�3�pf.�pale�ochre�brown�(Michel�45c),�diagonally�overprinted�with�45�degree�"China"�in�black,�a�very�fine�used�example�of�this�rare�shade�used�on�small�piece�tied�by�complete�"Peking/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�(1412/00)�in�black.�An�extraordinarily�rare�stamp�and�this�example�is�in�wonderful�luxury�condition.�Signed�Thier.�Certificate�Bothe,�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�30'000). 1/Ib 5 10'000 (€ 6'700 )

German Post Office in Shanghai 1898�(June):�3�pf.�bright�ochre�brown,�two�examples�(Michel�45ca),�diagonally�overprinted�with�45�degree�"China"�in�black,�used�on�large�part�of�French�postcard�mailed�to�Kiautschou,�each�tied�by�"Shanghai"�datestamps�(14/6/98)�in�black�with�Tsingatu�arrival�cds�alongside.�A�superlative�and�extraordinarily�rare�usage�of�these�very�rare�stamps�on�card.�The�stamps�being�in�excellent�condition�with�the�left�stamp�being�applied�slightly� � over� the� top� edge� of� the� card� but�with� perforations� intact.�A�marvellous� rarity.�Signed�Richter�and�Ernst�Stock.�Certificate�Bothe,� Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�unpriced). 1/Id 6 10'000 (€ 6'700 )

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1901(March�29):�Remarkable�mixed�issue�usage�of�Germany�1891/1901�2�m.�deep�carmine�red� in� combination�with� diagonally� surcharged�with� 56� degree� "China"�December� 1898�10�pf.�carmine�and�50�pf.�deep�brown�all�tied�to�Parcel�Card�addressed�to�Naples/Italy�by�"Shanghai/Deutsche� Post/b"� datestamps� (29/3/01)� in� black.� Further� strike� at� left� of� card�and�complete�"Shanghai/Deutsche�Post"�label.�A�wonderful�and�very�rare�usage.�Certificate�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.

V37e+3/II+6/II 6 1'000 (€ 670 )

1900:�5�Pfg.�on�10�Pfg.�carmine�with�diagonal�overprint,�a�unused�mint�example�with�full�original�gum,�fresh�of�colours�and�well�centered,�signed�W.�Brandes.�Stamp�from�a�former�block�of�four�with�Certificate�Jäschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�€�1'400). 7/I ** 200 (€ 135 )German Post Office in Foochow 1900�(July�7):�Foochow (Futschau) Provisional 10�pf.�carmine� diagonally� overprinted� "China"� in� black� (Mi� 3/I)� and� further� handstamped� "5� Pf."�in�black,�a�superb�used�example�cancelled�on�First�Day�of�Issue�at�Foochow�by�large�part�"Futschau"�datestamp�(7/7/00)�in�black.�An exquisite stamp in perfect condition, with just one sheet of 100 stamps surcharged. Signed�Brun.�Certificate�Bothe.�Ex� collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�7'500). 7/IA 3'000 (€ 2'010 )

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German Post Office in Tientsin 1901:�Germany�Reichspost� 2� pf.� blue� on� greyish� blue�reply� half� postal� stationery� card� (Antwort)� handstamped� "China"� diagonally� endorsed� in�manuscript� "Feld" Postkarte,� a� fine� used� example� cancelled� by� "Tientsin/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�in�black�(26/1/01)�and�mailed�to�Erlau�with�arrival�cds�at�lower�left�(28/3).�A�rare�and�fine�usage,�the�2+2�pf.�cards�were�not�issued�in�China:�only three examples recorded - all�three�known�examples�are�identical,�being�posted�on�the�same�day�to�the�same�addressee�in�Erlau.�A�postal�stationery�German�Colonial�rarity,�with�no�example�in�Mizuhara�collection.�Illustrated� in� Jäschke-Lantelme� handbook� "Die�Handstempellaufdrucke� von�Tientsin"� on�page�41.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Certificate�Jakubek. P46b.A 6 3'000 (€ 2'010 )

1901:� Handstamped� diagonally� "China"� 10� pf.� red� postal� stationery� card� (Mi� P9� =� €� 2'500),�sent�registered�to�Cassel�and�franked�additionally�with�January�1901�Tientsin�Provisional��30�pf.�orange-red�&�black�on�pale�orange-yellow�paper�(Mi�=�€�6'000)�cancelled�by�bold�strikes�of�"Tientsin/Deutsche�Post"�datestamps�(7/3/01)�in�black.�Registration�label�at�left�and�Cassel�arrival�cds�(19/4)�at�lower�left.�A�magnificent�and�extremely�rare�usage�in�outstanding�quality.�A�wonderful�Exhibition�item�for� the�connisseur.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Certificates�Grobe�and�Jakubek. 12+P9 6 8'500 (€ 5'695 )

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1900�(Nov�24):�Reichspost�50�pf.�deep�brown�lilac�&�reddish�black�on�dull�brown-orange�paper,� diagonally� handstamped� "China"� in� black,� tied� to� small� piece� by� near� complete�"Tientsin/Deutsche� Post"� datestamp� (1/1/01)� in� black.� A� choice� example� of� this� major�rarity�of�German�Colonial�and�Chinese�philately�in�outstandingly�fresh�and�fine�condition.�Ex�Stock�32nd�Auction� (1927).�Signed�Thier,�Zöbisch.�Certificate� Jäschke-Lantelme�and�Pfenninger.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�15'000). 13 5 5'000 (€ 3'350 )50�pf.�deep�brown� lilac�&�reddish�black,�provisionally�handstamped�"China",�diagonally reading down to lower right in�black,�used�on�small�piece�and�tied�by�"Tienstin/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�(11/12/00)�in�black�(with�the�fleck�of�ink�between�"I"�and�"E"�of�"Tientsin"�in� the� cancellation).� Probably� from� the� same� original� cover� as� the� pieces� illustrated� in�Jäschke-Lantelme�handbook�on�page�72� and�73.�A�major� rarity�of�German�Colonial� and�Chinese�philately�with�less�than�20�examples�surcharged�reading�down.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�A.�Friedemann,�Gebrüder�Senf.�Certificates�Brettl,�Jakubek�(Mi�=�€�65'000). 13�S 5 25'000 (€ 16'750 )

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1901:� Large� piece� of�Money�Order� card� franked� by� extraordinary�mixed� issue� usage� of�un-overprinted� Germany� 1890/1900� 2� mk.� deep� carmine-red,� January� 1900� Reichspost�20�pf.�ultramarine,�and�January�1901�Tientsin�Provisional�80�pf.�carmine�&�black�on�rose�diagonally�overprinted�"China"� in�black� (Mi�14�=�€�6'000)�all� tied�by�"Tientsin/Deutsche�Post"�datestamps�(30/1/01)�in�black.�Small�imperfections�and�trivial�ageing�around�perforations,�however�an�extremely�rare�piece�with�only�300�issued�of�the�80�pf.�Illustrated�in�Jäschke-Lantelme�handbook�"Die�Handstempellaufdrucke�von�Tientsin"�on�page�51.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�Pröschold.�Certificates�Mansfeld,�Jakubek.

14+V37e+V57 5 2'500 (€ 1'675 )

1900/04:� Reichspost� 25� pf.� orange�&� black� on� yellow� applied� on� buff� card,� diagonally�handstamped�"China"�in�black�and�further�over-struck�with�"Feldpost"�in�gothic�script�with�same�handstamp�struck�below�in�greyish�black.�Both�these�handstamps�were�applied�at�the�Reichspostmuseum,�Berlin�from�the�original�cleaned�handstamps�in�circa�1904,�probably�for�visiting�dignatories�and�Officials�as�the�25�pf.�value�was�not�originally�issued�in�Tientsin.�A�major�rarity�of�German�Colonial�philately.�Illustrated�in�Jäschke-Lantelme�handbook�"Die�Handstempellaufdrucke�von�Tientsin"�on�page�101.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Certificates�Bühler,�Jakubek�and�Holcombe�(Mi�=€�50'000). I 5 15'000 (€ 10'050 )

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40� pf.� deep� carmine�&� black,� a� superb� used� example� of� this� extraordinarily� rare� stamp�cancelled� by� large� part� "Tientsin/Deutsche� Post"� datestamp� (14/3)� in� black.� Less� than�50�examples�were�surcharged�and�this�stamp�is�one�of� the�major�rarities�of�both�German�Colonial�and�Chinese�philately.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�Richter,�Gebrüder�Senf,�Thier.�Certificate�Jäschke-Lantelme�and�Pfenniger�(Mi�=�€�40'000). II 15'000 (€ 10'050 )

German Post Office in Peking 1900:�Registered�cover�to�Genoa/Italy�franked�by�Germany�Reichspost�40�pf.�deep�carmine�&�black�tied�by�neat�"Peking/Deutsche�Post"�cds�(16/12/00)�with�registered�label�at�left�and�manuscript�"R"�in�red�crayon.�Reverse�with�flap�missing�and�Brindisi�transit�cds�and�part�Genoa�arrival.�A�rare�correctly�franked�commerical�usage.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�Bothe�and�Kruschel�(Mi�=�€�1'300). PVf 6 750 (€ 505 )

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1901/02:�Post�Boxer�Uprising,� stamps�of�Germany�used,�with�Reichspost� � issue�3�pf.�on�piece�tied�"Peking"�,�5�pf.�and�10�pf.�each�on�piece�tied�by�"Tientsin"�cds's,�20�pf.�cancelled�by�superb�"Feldpoststaion�No.�5"�cds,�40�pf.�cancelled�"Shanghai"�(signed�Bothe),�50�pf.�cancelled� "Tienstin"� and� 80� pf.� cancelled� by� "Tongku"� cds� (signed�Bühler� and�Richter).��A�fine�and�scarce�group.�All�signed�Dr.�Steuer.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�1'750+).��� �

PVa/d+PVf/h 5 350 (€ 235 )

1901:�Kiautschou�Kaiser�Yacht,�the�complete�set�of�13�values�to�the�5�mark;�all�cancelled�perfectly� by� "Peking/Deutsche� Post"� datestamps� in� black,� all� cancelled� on� the� same� day�(21/5/01)� except� the�30�pf.�with� July�19�datestamp.�The�40�pf.�with� a� couple�of�blunted�perfs.�and�5�mark�value�with�tiny�bend�otherwise�a�truly�exceptional�set�in�wonderful�fresh�condition�and�of�great�rarity.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�Richter.�Certificate�Bothe�and�Jäschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�€�22'500+). PVIa/PVIn 7'500 (€ 5'025 )

Kiautschou�Kaiser�Yacht�30�pf.� red-orange�&�reddish�black�on�buff,�used�on�small�piece�tied�by�perfect�strike�of�"Peking/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�in�black�(6/6/01).�An�exceptional�example�of�this�rare�post�Boxer�War�usage.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�twice�by�Mansfeld�(Mi�=�€�1'200). PVIf 5 400 (€ 270 )Kiautschou�Kaiser�Yacht�1�mark�deep�deep�red,�superb�used�example�cancelled�by�two�strikes�of�scarce�"K.D.�Feldpoststation�Nr.�2"�datestamps�in�black�(5/6).�An�exceptional�example�of� this� rare� post�Boxer�War� usage.� Signed� twice� by�Bothe.� Ex� collection� Fritz�Kirchner��(Mi�=�€�1'700). PVIk 500 (€ 335 )Kiautschou�Kaiser�Yacht�2�mark�deep�blue,�superb�used�example�cancelled�by�two�large�part�strikes�of�scarce�"K.D.�Feldpoststation�Nr.�2"�datestamps� in�black�(23/5).�An�exceptional�example�of�this�rare�post�Boxer�War�usage.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�twice�by�Bothe�(Mi�=�€�2'200). PVI�L 600 (€ 400 )

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German PO's in China: Issues during the Boxer Uprising in Petschili (see also lot 62)

SMS Hohenzollern

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The Kiautschou (Jiaozhou Bay) ‘Red Eagles’ Provisional Issues

Kiautschou (Jiaozhou Bay) is a sea gulf located on the southern coast of the Shandong Peninsula in East China. The area became widely known to Europeans after a lease for 99 years was concluded by the German Empire during 1898 with the Qing Government of China. Jiaozhou was ‘romanized’ as Kiautschou in German and Kiaochow or Kiauchau in English. The administrative centre was Tsingtao.

German Acquisition of Jiaozhou Bay (Kiautschou)

Since 1860 Jiaozhou Bay (Kiautschou) was variously explored by Germans

and recommended as a possible naval base in the future. But no final

decision was made until 1897, when on 1 November 1897 the Big Sword

Society murdered two German Roman Catholic priests of the Steyeler

Mission in Juye Country in Southern Shandong. After the German

Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II intervened, the admiralty sent a message to

rear Admiral von Diederichs to “…proceed immediately to Kiautschou

with entire squadron…”. The German East Asia flagship SMS KAISER,

the SMS PRINZ WILHELM and the small cruiser CORMORAN were

sent to Jiaozhou Bay (Kiautschou) arriving off Tsingtao on 13 November

1897. After a further strengthening of the Naval presence by the marines

of ‘III. Seebatallion‘ arriving on the liner DARMSTADT on 26 January

1898, negotiations with the Chinese Government began. The German

Empire accepted a leasehold of the Bay for 99 years (much as the British

did in Hong Kong’s New Territories). Kiautschou Bay was officially placed

under German protection by imperial decree on 27 April 1898.

Kiautschou (Jiaozhou Bay)

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Kiautschou (Jiaozhou Bay) ‘Red Eagle’ provisional stamp catalogue listings

‘RedEagle’provisional: Basicstamp overprint surcharge Michelcat. Scottcat.

FirstProvisional 10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pfg. 1/I,1/II 1-3,1a-3a

SecondProvisional 10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf. 2 4-6

10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf.+5 3 7-8

10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf.+5Pf. 4 9

Varietiesexisting:‘doublesurcharges’,‘error5fP.’,and‘doublehandstampsurcharge’.

Opening of a German Post Office in Tsingtao

Tsingtao became a branch office of the German Post Office in

Shanghai. Since the opening of the Post Office in Jiaozhou Bay

(Kiautschou)on26January1898thegeneralstampissuesforthe

German Post Offices in China diagonally overprinted ‘CHINA’

came intouse.Alsoanun-overprintedstockofGermanEmpire

stampshadbeensuppliedfromtheShanghaiPostOfficeforpublic

use. Obviously no needs or plans for an individual Kiautschou

stampissueexisted.ThesituationchangedinMayandJuly1900.

9 May 1900, First Provisional Issue: ‘Red Eagles’ additionally surcharged ‘5 Pfg.’

On 20 April 1900 the marine chartered steamer DRESDEN

brought 1,000 soldiers to Jiaozhou Bay (Kiautschou). After

a few days 5 Pfennig stamps covering postage for post cards to

theGermanEmpirewereexhausted.Itwassoondecidedbythe

Chief Officer of the German Post Office inTsingtao to issue a

provisional 5 Pfennig stamp by overprinting the red 10 Pfennig

eaglestampsdiagonallyoverprinted‘CHINA’withanadditional

‘5Pfg’surcharge.Thisprovisionaloverprintwascarriedoutbythe

German Missionary printers inTsingtao.The printer created an

overprintingformof50unitsbycombiningvarioustypesofletters

andnumbersfor‘Pfg’and‘5’.Thisoverprintformof50wasused

to overprint the upper half of the sheet of 100 followed by the

lowerhalfofthesheet.Varioustypesintheoverprintformof50

canbeindividuallyidentifiedbythecharacteristicsoflettertype

andsize.

9 July 1900: Second Provisional Issue: ‘Red Eagles’ additionally surcharged ‘5 Pf.’

When on 16 June 1900 the marine chartered steamer KÖLN

arrivedinJiaozhouBay(Kiautschou),another1,242soldiersand

18officersdisembarked.Thiscausedafurtherupsurgeindemand

for5Pfennigstampstopaypostcardpostagerateforcardssent

hometofamiliesandfriendsinGermany.Again5Pfennigstamps

wentshortandasecondprovisionalsurchargehadtobecarried

outbytheMissionaryprintersinTsingtao.Anewoverprintform

wasprepared,againconsistingof50units,meaningtheformhadto

beprintedtwiceonthesheetof100‘RedEagles’.Thelowerhalves

ofthesheetshadbeenoverprintedafterallthetophalvesofthe

sheetshadbeenfinished.Finallytheoverprintformwentdefective

on the first three units of the lower row.These positions had to

be repaired to finish the printing.When carrying out the repair,

thethirdoverprintinthelowerrowread‘5fP.’insteadof‘5Pf.’in

error,thenprintedasposition93onthesheet.

Number of stamps overprinted:

FirstProvisional: 500sheetsoverprinted

(Michel:1/I,1/II,Scott:1-3,1a-3a)

SecondProvisional: Onlytwenty‘CHINA’overprinted‘Red

Eagles’sheetsof100havebeenadditionally

surcharged,makingatotalprintingof2,000

stamps(Michel:2,Scott:4-6).

Outofthese2,000stampsabout100received

theadditional‘5’handstamp(Michel:3,Scott:

7-8),another200theadditional‘5Pf.’

handstamp(Michel:4,Scott:9).

Michelcataloguenumbers2+3and2+4can

befoundinpairsorstripsbecausenumber

3and4havebeenadditionallyoverprintedin

the5thand10thhorizontalrowsonlyinthe

PostOfficesheetofnumber2.

The ‘Red Eagle’ Second provisional issue is one of the rarest of all

Chinese stamp issues inexistenceanda fascinatingchapter inChinese

philately, comparable only to the Chinese ‘Red Revenues’ from 1897

havingasimilarbackgroundoftheirexistence:

-aprovisionalemergencyissuedue

toashortageofstampsofcertain

denomination/currency

-overprinted/surcharged

-basicstampinredcolour.

First Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pfg.‘ (see lot 117)

13 November 1897: arrival of the German East Asia fleet at Jiaozhou Bay

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pf.‘, upper stamp without and lower stamp with additional ‘5‘ handstamp over ‘10‘ in value tablet (see lot 121)

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pf.‘ on the

upper four stamps. Lower stamp with additional ‘5 Pf.‘

handstamp (see lot 126)

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge error ‘5 fP.‘ (instead ‘5 Pf.‘) double printed, plus ‘5 Pf.‘ handstamp

over value tablet (see lot 125)

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Kiautschou (Jiaozhou Bay) ‘Red Eagle’ provisional stamp catalogue listings

‘RedEagle’provisional: Basicstamp overprint surcharge Michelcat. Scottcat.

FirstProvisional 10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pfg. 1/I,1/II 1-3,1a-3a

SecondProvisional 10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf. 2 4-6

10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf.+5 3 7-8

10Pfennigred CHINA 5Pf.+5Pf. 4 9

Varietiesexisting:‘doublesurcharges’,‘error5fP.’,and‘doublehandstampsurcharge’.

Opening of a German Post Office in Tsingtao

Tsingtao became a branch office of the German Post Office in

Shanghai. Since the opening of the Post Office in Jiaozhou Bay

(Kiautschou)on26January1898thegeneralstampissuesforthe

German Post Offices in China diagonally overprinted ‘CHINA’

came intouse.Alsoanun-overprintedstockofGermanEmpire

stampshadbeensuppliedfromtheShanghaiPostOfficeforpublic

use. Obviously no needs or plans for an individual Kiautschou

stampissueexisted.ThesituationchangedinMayandJuly1900.

9 May 1900, First Provisional Issue: ‘Red Eagles’ additionally surcharged ‘5 Pfg.’

On 20 April 1900 the marine chartered steamer DRESDEN

brought 1,000 soldiers to Jiaozhou Bay (Kiautschou). After

a few days 5 Pfennig stamps covering postage for post cards to

theGermanEmpirewereexhausted.Itwassoondecidedbythe

Chief Officer of the German Post Office inTsingtao to issue a

provisional 5 Pfennig stamp by overprinting the red 10 Pfennig

eaglestampsdiagonallyoverprinted‘CHINA’withanadditional

‘5Pfg’surcharge.Thisprovisionaloverprintwascarriedoutbythe

German Missionary printers inTsingtao.The printer created an

overprintingformof50unitsbycombiningvarioustypesofletters

andnumbersfor‘Pfg’and‘5’.Thisoverprintformof50wasused

to overprint the upper half of the sheet of 100 followed by the

lowerhalfofthesheet.Varioustypesintheoverprintformof50

canbeindividuallyidentifiedbythecharacteristicsoflettertype

andsize.

9 July 1900: Second Provisional Issue: ‘Red Eagles’ additionally surcharged ‘5 Pf.’

When on 16 June 1900 the marine chartered steamer KÖLN

arrivedinJiaozhouBay(Kiautschou),another1,242soldiersand

18officersdisembarked.Thiscausedafurtherupsurgeindemand

for5Pfennigstampstopaypostcardpostagerateforcardssent

hometofamiliesandfriendsinGermany.Again5Pfennigstamps

wentshortandasecondprovisionalsurchargehadtobecarried

outbytheMissionaryprintersinTsingtao.Anewoverprintform

wasprepared,againconsistingof50units,meaningtheformhadto

beprintedtwiceonthesheetof100‘RedEagles’.Thelowerhalves

ofthesheetshadbeenoverprintedafterallthetophalvesofthe

sheetshadbeenfinished.Finallytheoverprintformwentdefective

on the first three units of the lower row.These positions had to

be repaired to finish the printing.When carrying out the repair,

thethirdoverprintinthelowerrowread‘5fP.’insteadof‘5Pf.’in

error,thenprintedasposition93onthesheet.

Number of stamps overprinted:

FirstProvisional: 500sheetsoverprinted

(Michel:1/I,1/II,Scott:1-3,1a-3a)

SecondProvisional: Onlytwenty‘CHINA’overprinted‘Red

Eagles’sheetsof100havebeenadditionally

surcharged,makingatotalprintingof2,000

stamps(Michel:2,Scott:4-6).

Outofthese2,000stampsabout100received

theadditional‘5’handstamp(Michel:3,Scott:

7-8),another200theadditional‘5Pf.’

handstamp(Michel:4,Scott:9).

Michelcataloguenumbers2+3and2+4can

befoundinpairsorstripsbecausenumber

3and4havebeenadditionallyoverprintedin

the5thand10thhorizontalrowsonlyinthe

PostOfficesheetofnumber2.

The ‘Red Eagle’ Second provisional issue is one of the rarest of all

Chinese stamp issues inexistenceanda fascinatingchapter inChinese

philately, comparable only to the Chinese ‘Red Revenues’ from 1897

havingasimilarbackgroundoftheirexistence:

-aprovisionalemergencyissuedue

toashortageofstampsofcertain

denomination/currency

-overprinted/surcharged

-basicstampinredcolour.

First Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pfg.‘ (see lot 117)

13 November 1897: arrival of the German East Asia fleet at Jiaozhou Bay

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pf.‘, upper stamp without and lower stamp with additional ‘5‘ handstamp over ‘10‘ in value tablet (see lot 121)

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge ‘5 Pf.‘ on the

upper four stamps. Lower stamp with additional ‘5 Pf.‘

handstamp (see lot 126)

Second Provisional Issue: Surcharge error ‘5 fP.‘ (instead ‘5 Pf.‘) double printed, plus ‘5 Pf.‘ handstamp

over value tablet (see lot 125)

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1900:�Provisonal�"5�Pfg."�on�German�10�pf.�carmine�overprinted�with�"China"�56�degree�overprint,�a�superb�used�example�tied�to�small�piece�by�"Tsingtau/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�(7/7/00)� in�black�without� the�blue�crayon� 'blaustrich'�Control.�An�extremely�rare�and�fine�stamp.� Ex� collection� Fritz�Kirchner.� Signed�Alfred� Friedmann.� Certificate�Dr.� Steuer� (Mi�=�€�1'600). 1/IIF 5 400 (€ 270 )

1900�(July�19):�Provisional�"5�Pf."�handstamped�overprint�(Type�7,�only�40�stamps�possible�with�this�Type)�on�May�1900�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�10�pf.�carmine�with�'blaustrich',�used�on�postcard� to�Leipzig� tied�by�fine� strike�of� "Tsingtau/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp� in�black�(24/7/00)�with�part�arrival�cds�at�left�(13/9).�An�outstanding�usage�of�this�rare�stamp�in�very�fine�condition.�Certificate�Bothe,�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�9'000). 2 (6) 3'000 (€ 2'010 )

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German PO's in China: Kiautschou

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1900� (July� 26):� Postcard� from� Tsingtau� to� Leipzig� franked� by� provisional� "5� Pf."� on�10�pf.�carmine�with�'blaustrich'�across�base�of�stamp,�neatly�tied�by�"Tsingtau�/�Kiautschou"�datestamp�in�black.�The�card�with�very�minor�imperfections�including�tiny�3�mm�inclusion�at� left,�otherwise�very�fine�and�a�rare�usage.�Ex�Mohrmann�sale�99,�1958.�Signed�Grobe.�Certificate�Jäschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�€�9'000). 2 6 2'000 (€ 1'340 )

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Market Street in Tsingtau

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1900� (July� 19):� Provisional� Tsingtau� handstamp� in� black� "5� Pf."� in� smaller� type� on�Germany�10�pf.�carmine,�diagonally�overprinted�"China"� in�black�and�with�error further "5" surcharge double� (Type�3a),� the� superb�and� fresh�mint�example,�marginal� from�base�of�sheet�with�blaustrich�across�the�error,�minimal�ageing�on�gum�and�margin.�A�marvellous�and�extraordinarily�rare�stamp�with�fine�large�part�original�gum.�A�major�rarity�of�German�Colonial�and�Chinese�philately.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�H.�R.�Harmer,�Köhler,�Kosack.�Certificate�Bothe,�H.�Köhler�and�Jäschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�unpriced).Provenance: Grobe auction 128 (1963) 3�DD * 40'000 (€ 26'800 )

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German Post Office in Tsingtau, Kiautschou

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The�extraordinary�mint�vertical�pair� showing�upper� stamp�without� the�of�"5"�Provisional�Surcharge�and�lower�stamp�with�"5"�additional�surcharge; Provisional�"5�Pf."�handstamped�overprint�(Type�1)�and�lower�stamp�"5�Pf."�(Type�3)�on�May�1900�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�10�pf.�carmine�vertical�pair,�each�with� 'blaustrich'�and�further�overprinted�"5"� in�small�typeface�in�black�(Mi.�3)�on�lower�stamp�only.�This�remarkable�and�outstandingly�rare�multiple�has�fine�large�part�original�gum,�fine�colour�and�wonderful�appearance.�A�World�Rarity.� Ex� collection� Fritz� Kirchner.� Certificate� Albert� Friedmann� (1929)� and� Jäschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�€�110'000). 2+3�SZd * 50'000 (€ 33'500 )

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Provisional�"5�Pf."�handstamped�overprint� (Type�3)�on�May�1900�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�10�pf.� carmine�with� 'blaustrich'� and� further�overprinted� "5"� in� small� typeface� in�black,�used�on�postcard�written�from�Tsingatu�to�Sommerfeld�tied�by�fine�strike�of�"Tsingtau/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�in�black�(21/7/00)�with�arrival�cds�at�left�(30/8).�An�outstanding�usage�of� this�extraordinarily�rare�stamp�in�very�fine�condition.�A�major�rarity�not�only�of�German�Colonial�and�Chinese�Philately�but�an�International�Philatelic�Rarity.�Signed�twice�by�Bothe,�Brandes,�Köhler�and�Kosack.�Certificate�Bothe,�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�110'000).Provenance: 67th Grobe Auction (1941) 3 6 40'000 (€ 26'800 )

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Provisional�"5�Pf."�larger�handstamped�overprint�(Type�3)�on�May�1900�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�""5�Pf."�on�10�pf.�carmine�with�'blaustrich'�tied�to�small�piece�by�complete�"Tsingtau/Kiautschou"�datestamp�(31/8/00)�in�black.�A�very�freshpiece�in�wonderful�condition�for�such�a� rare� stamp.� Signed�Krumhaar,�Thier.� Certificate� Jäschke-Lantelme� and�Mohrmann.� Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�15'000). 4 5 5'000 (€ 3'350 )

Provisional�handstamp�in�black�"5�Pf."�in�larger�type�on�Germany�10�pf.�carmine,�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�in�black�and�"5�fP."�(instead�of�"5�Pf.",�Michel�2/II�error),�position�93�on�the�sheet�with�lower�margin�still�intact;�a�fresh�and�fine�used�example�of�this�major�rarity�("5."�overprint�is�Type�3,�"f"�is�Type�1�and�"P"�is�Type�2),�neatly�cancelled�by�"Tsingtau-Kiautschou"� datestamp� in� black� (25/7/00).� Creased� on� perforations� between� stamp� and�margin� mentioned� for� full� accuracy� only� and� in� no� way� detracting� from� appearance� of�this� extraordinarily� rare� stamp� in� outstandingly� fresh� and� fine� condition.� Signed�Albert�Friedmann,� Philipp� Kosack.� Certificate� Dr.� Steuer.� Ex� collection� Fritz� Kirchner� (Mi� 2/II�=�€�22'000/Mi�4/II�=�unpriced). 4/II 10'000 (€ 6'700 )

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Provisional�handstamp�in�black�"5�Pf."�in�larger�type�on�Germany�10�pf.�carmine,�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�in�black�and�"5�fP."�(instead�of�"5�Pf.",�Michel�2/II�error),�with�further�error "5 fP." surcharge double,�with�blaustrich�and�cancelled�by�"Tsingtau/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�(31/7/00)�in�black.�Superb�condition,�the�only�example�recorded.�A�unique�item�of�both�German�Colonial�and�Chinese�philately�for�the�philatelic�connisseur.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Signed�Brandes,�Richter�and�Willmann.�Guarantee�J.�and�H.�Stolow.�Certificates�BPA,�Jässchke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�unpriced).Provenance: 104. Köhler Auction (December 1939, realised 18'700 Reichmarks) 4�DD�I 85'000 (€ 56'950 )

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Provisional� "5�Pf."� handstamped�overprint� on�May�1900� diagonally� overprinted� "China"�10�pf.�carmine,�the�extremely�rare�vertical�mint�strip�of�five,�marginal�from�fourth�row�of�the�sheet,�all�with�'blaustrich',�overprints�Type�2a,�2,�1,�1�and�16,�lightly�mounted�original�gum� (few� split� perfs� re-enforced� by� hinge).�A�magnificent� and� extraordinary�multiple� of�great� rarity� to�both�German�Colonial� and�Chinese�philately,� especially� as� only� circa�200�stamps�were�issued�of�Michel�4.�Signed�Bloch�and�Senf.�Certificate�Bothe.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�50'000).

2+2+2+2+4�SZd * 25'000 (€ 16'750 )

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1900:�China�1�c.� rose�postal�stationery�card�used� to�Berlin,� franked�for� full�postage�with�Provisional� "5� Pf."� larger� handstamped� overprint� (Type� 3)� on� May� 1900� diagonally�overprinted� "China"� and� "5� Pf."� on� 10� pf.� carmine� with� 'blaustrich'� tied� by� "Tsingtau/Deutsche�Post"�datestamp�(21/7/00)�in�black.�An�outstanding�usage�(probably�on�First�Day)�with�Berlin�arrival�cds�alongside�(29/8)�in�black.�A�superb�card�and�a�major�rarity�of�Chinese�Philately.� Ex� 41st� Köhler�Auction� (1926).� Signed�Thier� and� twice� by� Bothe.� Certificate�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�=�€�25'000). 4 6 7'500 (€ 5'025 )

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1900:� Postcard� with� view� over� Tsingtau,� written� to� Hanover� and� franked� by� July� 1900�Provisional�handstamp�in�black�"5�Pf."�in�larger�type�on�Germany�10�pf.�carmine,�diagonally�overprinted�"China"�in�black�and�"5�fP."�(instead�of�"5�Pf.",�Michel�2/II�error),�neatly�cancelled�by�"Tsingtau-Kiautschou"�datestamp�in�black�(1/8/00).�Hannover�arrival�cds�(13/9)�at�left,�the�card�with�trivial�corner�crease�at�lower�left�otherwise�in�outstanding�condition�for�this�rarity.�Certificates�Erich�von�Willmann�and�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner�(Mi�4�=�€�25'000/Mi�4/II�=�unpriced). 4/II 6 15'000 (€ 10'050 )1905:�2�c�dark�green�horizontal�pair�tied�by��"Tsingtau�14.9.07"�cds.�to�small�envelope�with�adjacent�"O.�M.�-S.M.S.�Leipzig"�to�Mödling�near�Vienna/Austria�showing�framed��"T"�and�taxed�by�Austrian�Postage�Dues�1900:�10�H.�(overlapping)�und�20�H.,�an�interesting�and�rare�cover.�� � �

19+OeP28+31 6 300 (€ 200 )

1905:� $� 2� 1/2� blackish� green�&� deep� carmine,� perf.� holes� 26:17,� a� fresh� and� fine� used�example�tied�to�piece�by�neat�"Tsingtau/Kiautschou"�datestamps�(16/09/07)�in�black.�Good�colour�and�in�excellent�quality�for�this�rare�stamp.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.�Certificate�Bothe�(Mi�=�€�6'000). 27A 5 1'500 (€ 1'005 )1905:�$�2�1/2�blackish�green�&�deep�carmine,�perforation�holes�25:16,�a�fine�used�example�tied� to� small� piece� and� cancelled� twice� by� "Deutsche�Seepost� /� Shanghai� -�Tientsin� /� b"�datestamp�(27.1.06)�in�black.�This�rare�stamp�has�been�lifted�from�the�piece�for�checking�and�hinged�back�into�place�(signed�by�Grobe).�Certificate�Jaschke-Lantelme�(Mi�=�€�4'200). 27B 5 1'000 (€ 670 )1905/19:�2�c.�green�(3),�20�c.�carmine�&�black�and�40�c.�deep�carmine�red�&�black�on�deep�rose,�all�on�registered�cover�to�Senf�in�Leipzig�tied�by�scarce�"Tsingtau�Hafen/Kiautschou"�datestamps�(2/9/10)�in�black.�Registration�label�at�right�and�arrival�cds�(16/9)�on�reverse�of�an�attractive�cover.�Signed�Bothe,�Jäschke-Lantelme.�Ex�collection�Fritz�Kirchner.��� � 29+32+33 6 100 (€ 65 )

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1862/63:�48�c.�rose,�no�wmk.,�a�superb�used�example�of�good�colour,�cancelled�by�complete�strike�of�"B62"�in�blue�(Gi�=�£�350).�� � � 6 120 (€ 80 )1862/63:�Selection�of�first�issue�used�examples�with�2�c.,�8�c.�nibbed�perfs.�at�left,�12�c.�(2),�18�c.�(2),�24�c.�(2)�and�rare�48�c.�rose;�generally�fine�to�very�fine�(Gi�=�£�900+).�� � � 1/6 250 (€ 170 )

1863/71:�4�c.�grey,�wmk.�Crown�CC,�perf.�14.�The�magnificent�mint�block�of�59�stamps,�of�remarkable�freshness�and�vivid�colour,�in�a�perfect�state�of�preservation�except�for�blunted�perforations�on�the�wing�margined�examples�on�the�top�five�rows�at�left�and�three�stamps�near�base�of�block�with�a�few�short�perforations�and� lower� left�stamp�with�a�closed� tear;�however�these�are�trivial�faults�for�a�classic�multiple�of�this�date.�Fifty�three�examples�with�full�unmounted�original�gum,�mounted�on�top�six�stamps�only.�A�wonderful�and�very�rare�multiple�(Gi�=�£�7'000+). 9 */** 3'000 (€ 2'010 )1891:�10�c.�purple�on�red�and�30�c.�grey-green,�fine�mint�examples�overprinted�"Specimen"�diagonally�(10�c.)�and�horizontally�(30�c.).�Large�part�original�gum,a�scarce�pair�(Gi�=�£�400).��� � 38s/39as * 200 (€ 135 )

1891�(March):�20�c.�on�30�c.�greyish�green,�50�c.�on�48�c.�dull�purple�and�$�1�on�96�c.�purple�on�red;�further�surcharged�with�Chinese�characters�locally,�a�fresh�and�fine�mint�set�of�three�all�diagonally�surcharged�"Specimen"�in�black.�Superb�examples�of�good�colour�with�large�part�original�gum,�unlisted�by�Stanley�Gibbons�and�very�rare. 48/50s * 800 (€ 535 )

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1898:�$�1�on�96�c.�grey-black,�superb�mint�example�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�black.�Fresh�and�very�fine,�large�part�original�gum.�A�rare�stamp�(Gi�=�£�600).�� � � 53as * 350 (€ 235 )1898:� 10� c.� on� 30� c.� grey-green,� mint� example� with� rounded� corner� perf.,� diagonally�handstamped�"Specimen"�in�black,�large�part�original�gum�(Gi�=�£�140).�� � � 55s * 50 (€ 35 )1900/01:�Definitive�set�of�five�values,�fresh�mint�examples�all�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�black,�large�part�original�gum.�Rare�(Gi�=�£�550).�� � � 56/59s * 250 (€ 170 )1901� (Aug� 10):� Postcard� of� Canton�mailed� to� Basel� franked�with�Hong�Kong� 2� c.� dull�green�pair�tied�solely�by��"Ligne�N-Paq.Fr.No.2"�circular�datestamps�(Salles�1921)�in�black.�Repeated�strike�at�left�and�Basel�arrival�(Sept�20)�also�on�obverse�of�a�scarce�card.��� � 56 6 200 (€ 135 )

1903:� Edward�VII� definitive� issue�mint,� all�with� "Specimen"� overprint� in� black� on� near�complete�set�(missing�the�1�c.�value�only).�Very�fresh�colours�and�large�part�original�gum.�A�delightful�and�rare�assembly�(Gi�=�£�1'700+). 63/76s * 1'000 (€ 670 )1903�(Aug�25):�Registered�cover�to�Vienna�franked�by�single�1903�20�c.�slate�&�chestnut�tied�by�"Registered-GPO�Hong�Kong"�cds�in�black,�white�registered�label�alongside�and�reverse�with� French� Paquebot� "Ligne�N/Paq.Fr.No.4"� octagonal� datestamp� in� black.�A� charming�cover.��� � � 69 6 100 (€ 65 )1907/11:�Definitive�set,�colour�changes,�fresh�and�fine�mint�complete�set�of�8�(2�c.�green�not�known�with�Specimen�opt.),�all�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�black;�good�strong�colours,�large�part�original�gum.�A�rare�set�(Gi�=�£�900).

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1912/21:�Definitive�set�of�17�values�(both�types�of�25�c.�included),�fine�and�very�fresh�mint�examples�all�overprinted�"Specimen"�in�black.�Large�part�original�gum,�an�exquisite�and�rare�set�(Gi�=�£�1'900). 100/116s * 1'000 (€ 670 )Postal Fiscal:�1897:�$�1�on�$�2�dullish�green,�two�Chinese�handstamps,�a�fresh�and�fine�mint�example�handstamped�"Specimen"�in�black,�fresh�and�fine�large�part�original�gum.�Scarce�(Gi�=�£�140). F11s * 80 (€ 55 )Lots and collections. 1862/1997:�Selection�with�some�hundred�stamps�used,�mainly�small�values� and� incompl.� sets.� in� addition� 60� covers� and� picture� postcards,� partly� daily�mail,�partly�philatelic�items,�good�condition�and�housed�in�one�volume�(owner's�cat�=�€�1'800+). 150 (€ 100 )Hong�Kong�Treaty�Ports.�1891/1929:�Covers/cards�(17)�with�1893�cover�bearing�5�c.�blue�tied�‘Hankow’�cds�to�Tokyo,�3�c.�brown�stationery�cards�both�used�ex�‘Canton’,�later�covers�showing�4,�10�and�16�cent�rates�from�Shanghai,�C.E.F.�India�cards�(2,�with�FPO�4�and�13)�etc. 6 200 (€ 135 )1866/1990c:�Covers/cards�(49)�with�rare�1866�front�of�cover�bearing�8�c.�orange�(2)�and�single�24�c.�to�Milan�via�French�Packet,�1940’s�covers�with�instructional�markings�incl.�‘�By�Air�to�London�Only’,�‘By�Air�to�Office�of�Exchange’,�1945�stampless�cover�with�‘Hong�Kong-Postage�Paid’,�later�covers�with�Sham�Shui�P.O.�cds,�Ya�Ma�Tei�cds,��etc. 400 (€ 270 )

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1835�(April�21):�Entire�letter�from�Canton,�Sturgis�correspondence,�with�contents�bemoaning�the�lack�of�boats�between�Canton�and�Macao;�endorsed�'pr.�George'�and�struck�on�reverse�with�superb�strike�of�circular�"Boat�OFFICE�MACAO�-�10�Cents"�in�red�on�reverse.�Original�seals�intact�and�interesting�contents.�A�fine�and�rare�cover.�Ex�collection�John�Sussex. 6 4'000 (€ 2'680 )

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1846� (Feb� 5):�Outer� letter� sheet� to�Canton� (Augustine�Heard� correspondence)� struck� on�reverse�with�exceptional�oval�"WESTERN�/�LINE�/�BOAT"�handstamp�in�black.�Whilst�this�cancellation�was�formerly�attributed�to�Macau,�the�cancellation�is�now�believed�to�have�been�applied�aboard�Ship�for�mail�posted�on�board�the�Pearl�River�boats�at�Hong�Kong�or�Macao.�A�rare�and�fine�cover. 6 3'000 (€ 2'010 )

1846�(June�25):�Cover�from�Batavia,�Netherlands�East�Indies,�mailed�to�Canton,�China�(ex�Augustine�Heard�correspondence)�endorsed�"via Singapore" and�struck�on�despatch�with�fine�oval�"Zeebrief�/�Franco"�in�blue.�Reverse�with�framed�"Singapore�/�Ship�Letter"�in�black�and�struck�in�transit�with�oval�"CORREIO�MARITIMO�-�MACAO"�in�red�over�manuscript�'16'�(the�charge�in�avos�due).�A�few�small�imperfections�to�the�letter�sheet�but�a�very�rare�and�appealing�cover. 6 3'000 (€ 2'010 )

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1848�(March�17):�Entire�letter�from�Sturgis,�Manila,�Philippines�to�Heard�in�Canton,�China�endorsed�per "Cometa"�at�lower�left,�struck�in�transit�with�outstanding�(and�very�rare)�strike�of�"CORREIO�/�MACAO�/�MAR.�27�1848"�handstamp�in�black�with�manuscript�"16 avos" alongside�(Macau�to�Canton�fee).�A�superb�entire.Provenance: Collection D'Almada 6 3'000 (€ 2'010 )1857�(May�22):�Entire�letter�from�Manila,�Philippines�to�Macau�with�faint�"Manila"�despatch�cds� in� green� ink� on� front� and� rare� usage� of� oval� "CORREIO�MARITIMO� -�MACAO"�handstamp�applied�in�red�on�arrival.�Manuscript�rate�of�'8c.'�(cents)�due�at�upper�right�and�reverse�with�manuscript�'1'�(real)�of�despatch.�A�rare�entire. 6 2'500 (€ 1'675 )1888�(May�14):�Cover�to�Customs�Dept.,�Canton,�China�franked�by�single�Jan�1888�20�r.�rosine,�some�colour�loss,�tied�by�double�ring�"Macao"�datestamp�in�black.�Repeated�strike�alongside�and�single�ring�British�P.O.�"Canton"�cds�of�arrival�at�left.�A�scarce�cover.��� � 58 6 800 (€ 535 )

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D428+D429 6 500 (€ 335 )

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N73+N75+N76+N77 500 (€ 335 )

Taiwan

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