Kirin & Heilungkiang, 1927, "Limited for Use in Ki-Hei" on Junk Issue, 2nd Peking printing, ½¢-$20 complete (Chan KH1-20. Scott 1-20), a lovely and clean set in much better than usual condition; also includes the 1¢ inverted overprint variety (Scott #2 var, Chan KH2a), o.g., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600.
Auction #22
By: Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd.
Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #22
Kelleher and Rogers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daniel F. Kelleher auctions, America’s oldest philatelic auction firm, proudly announces their Spring 2017 sale to be conducted at the firm's Hong Kong offices located at 50 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, Hong Kong on May 26-27, 2017. The two day sale will feature nearly 900 lots.
Day one begins with a wonderful array of stamps and postal history from the Municipal Posts through the Imperial issues and continuing on through the Republic era into Provinces, Occupations and Foreign Mail. China proper includes many collection lots along with excellent sections of Large and Small Dragons, Red Revenues and Dowager issues etc. There is a selection of rare Tibetan documents. Taiwan follows, then PRC including a rare full sheet of the 1980 Year of the Monkey Stamp, plus a gorgeous selection of modern stamp artwork.
Day two consists of non-China areas of Asia, including extensive Japan, also Indochina, Korea, Mongolia and Thailand, plus the Norman Jacobs Collection of South East Asia, including proofs and rare original artwork.
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Lot #195 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Lot #196 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Manchurian Provinces, Lovely Mint Local Overprints (MLO) Collection. Exceptionally clean, nicely mounted and annotated; approximately 250 stamps neatly arranged and identified by municipality on homemade pages; includes a range of material including a couple scarce booklet panes, etc., fresh and generally Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #197 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
North East Provinces, 1946, Chinchow unauthorized surcharge issue complete (Chan NE32-34), without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600.
Lot #198 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
North East Provinces, 1946, $10 on $100 gray brown unissued Dr. Sun Yat-Sen issue for use in the Northeast (Chan NEU1), fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce and seldom offered.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #199 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
North East Provinces, 1946 (April 1), registered airmail cover from Harbin to Shanghai, attractive cover franked on front by $4 on $50 surcharge issue (Chan #NE5) and on reverse by 50¢ on $5 surcharge (Chan NE1) block of 4, all tied by Harbin 1.4.46 c.d.s.'s; front additionally shows "Registered" and "Airmail" black handstamps, while reverse shows dual Harbin origin c.d.s.'s, Changchun 4.4.35 transit and Shanghai receiver marks, Very...
Lot #200 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, 1924-36, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" overprints on Junk Issue, 2nd Peking printing, ½¢-$20 basic set complete (Chan PS47//70. Scott 47-58), set of 22 values by Scott, fresh with bold colors, a lovely set, o.g.; 15¢ and $5 each with tiny hinge thins, otherwise Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #201 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, 1924, "Limited for Use in Sinkiang Province" on Junk, 2nd Peking printing (Chan PS47//70. Scott 47-68), basic set of 22 complete, wonderfully fresh and choice with the ½¢ to 5¢ and $5 values n.h., others lightly hinged, o.g., hinged or never hinged, a lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #202 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, Airmail, 1933, handstamped on Junk, 5¢ rose mauve (Chan PSA1. Scott C1); few stray, minor gum tone spots, otherwise nicely centered, Very Fine, signed Bloch and C. Chu.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200.
Lot #203 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, Airmail, 1933, handstamped on Junk, 10¢ blue (Chan PSA2. Scott C2), group of four items, three mint (one without gum), plus a used example with some light edge toning, Fine to Very Fine, photographed example signed F.Z. Chun.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #204 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, Airmail, 1933, handstamped on Junk, 10¢ blue (Chan PSA2. Scott C2), a lovely vertical pair tied to small piece by Tihwa cds, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,000.
Lot #205 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Sinkiang, 1922 (July 11), first issue airmail cover, from Tihwa (Ürümqi) to Peking, lovely and attractive red band cover, franked by China 45¢ second issue Airmail stamp in the form of an imprint single, along with 5¢ and 6¢ Sinkiang Province regular issue Junk series stamps, plus a pair and a single of Sinkiang 10¢ blue first issue airmail, the left stamp in the pair with damaged upper left corner; all tied by Tihwa origin c.d.s.'s of...
Lot #206 - 05: Chinese Provinces Kirin through Yunnan
Yunnan, 1932, "Limited for Use in Yunnan Province" London overprint on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, type II, 15¢ blue green (Chan Y38. Scott 39 var.), pristine mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a very scarce issue in exceptional condition.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #207 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, Undated letter from the Dalai Lama to the Chief Custom Officer of Khasa, a splendid "scarf" letter bearing a bold strike of large square (44mm x 44mm) red ink seal of the 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas (Dawson type III), along with a small personal red ink seal on the outside (Dawson type 7). A charming usage to Khasa, which is a very interesting border town, rare, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #208 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, Undated "scarf" letter to the King of Nepal, most likely originating from the Cabinet Minister, neither the date or sender's name is noted, but contents written on behalf of the Dalai Lama dealing with some religious matters (translation included). Exterior shows black ink seal, an attractive and scarce cover, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600.
Lot #209 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1874, letter to the King of Nepal from the 5th Panchen Lama, a superb and supremely rare letter showing an absolutely perfect inside strike of the large (39mm x 39mm) red ink square, with the outside showing an equally choice strike of the personal seal of the 5th Panchen Lama, Tenpe Wanchuk, 1855-82 (MTH types e20 and E14, Dawson Seal #26 for the inside square seal, personal seal unlisted). The Nepalese docketing year is B.S....
Lot #210 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1880, letter from the Dev Raja of Bhutan, addressed to an officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Manohar, with a splendid strike of the King's red ink seal at bottom. Rare and choice 19th century correspondence, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #211 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, c. 1890's, shirt letter showing the "Great Seal of Tibet", a massive, official letter showing a magnificent (110mm x 110mm) bold strike of what is known as the "Great Seal", which was used by successive Dalai Lamas on the most important of state documents between 1642-1899, or the 5th through 13th Dalai Lamas. A choice example without any additional seals, neatly folded and well preserved, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 -...
Lot #212 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1897, letter to the King of Nepal from the Dharma Raja of Bhutan, a splendid "scarf" letter showing a magnificent strike of the rare Devanagari ink seal in red (inscribed "Dharampati Maharaj" in Devanagari script, a gift from Nepal), strikingly written in "Bhutanese" Tibetan script, with contents thanking the King for his gifts. A choice example of a 19th century letter from Bhutan, needless to say all of which are quite scarce...
Lot #213 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1907 ("Fire-Pig 5/12"), letter from the 13th Dalai Lama to His Majesty the King of Nepal, a choice quality "scarf" letter showing superb bold strike of the very scarce 44mm x 42mm official seal of the Dalai Lama in red ink (Dawson Seal #4), along with an equally choice strike of the 13th Dalai Lama's personal seal in red on the outside (Dawson Seal #7). A beautiful and rare letter, Very Fine, a showpiece.
Estimate HK$ 15,...
Lot #214 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1921 ("Earth hare 3/1"), letter from the Prime Minister of Tibet to the Prime Minister of Nepal, a choice and attractive letter with a Fine strike of the red ink seal of the Prime Minister (Silon) of Tibet containing generally friendly contents. Lovely writing and usage. This seal, Dawson Seal #17, was only used on official correspondence, with the Prime Minister being the only layman authorized to use a red seal in his official...
Lot #215 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1932 (Dec.), letter to the King of Nepal with small personal seal of the 13th Dalai Lama, a beautiful superb quality letter showing an absolutely perfect strike of the rare seal of the 13th Dalai Lama, Dawson Seal #5, with translated, desirable contents of an official nature regarding a change in the Lhasa consul. This personal seal is said to be the scarcest of all the Dalai Lama seals, and to have been in the personal...
Lot #216 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, 1941-50, seal of the Regent of Tibet, the Takta Rinpoche, a magnificent paper slip with a superb strike of the red ink seal along with writing so precise it appears to be pre-printed. Translation reads "Temporal Ruler [Regent] of Tibet - Takta Pandita Hutuktu, Senior Tutor of His Holiness [The Dalai Lama]". The senior tutor of the Dalai Lama, Mr. Takta, was regent from 1941-50 (the last regent). It is conjectured to be a sample...
Lot #217 - 05: Chinese Provinces tibet
Tibet, Useful Selection of Five Classic-Era Covers. Interesting group, mostly used at Gyantse or Phari, franked by various Lion issue combos; also includes a reference cover example, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600.
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