Treaty Ports and Local Posts, clean, mostly mint representative collection, useful old-time collection in a stockbook, nearly all mint, including better like Scott Chefoo #1-5, 14-16 (2); Chungking 2 (2), 3-7, J2-J6; Foochow 1-9; Ichang 1-8, plus smaller offerings of Hankow, Wuhu and Shanghai, plus nice Kewkiang, etc., Fine to Very Fine, nice mix; examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Auction #23
By: Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd.
Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23
Kelleher and Rogers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daniel F. Kelleher auctions, America’s oldest philatelic auction firm, proudly announces their Fall 2017 sale to be conducted at the firm's new Hong Kong offices located at 1802 Perfect Industrial Building, 31 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Hong Kong on November 17-18, 2017. The two day sale will feature over 800 lots.
Day one consists of stamps, postal history and collections of China, from the Municipal Posts through the Imperial issues and continuing on through the Republic era, Provinces, Occupations, Taiwan and the People's Republic .
Day two consists of non-China areas of Asia, including Japan, Indochina, Korea, Laos,Thailand and Vietnam.
Our current auction will be held 17-18 November 2017 in Hong Kong. The two day sale will feature over 800 lots.
Day one consists of China, including stamps, postal history and collections, ranging from Imperial issues including Local Posts through Republic issues, Taiwan and the People's Republic.
Day two consists of Hong Kong, including specialized sections of cancellations and Treaty Ports, followed by Japan and other Asia countries.
Important note: the buyer's premium for this sale is now 20%. However there is a 2% discount from the hammer price if payments reach us within 15 days after the sale date.
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Lot #20 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Lot #21 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1834 (Nov. 30), folded letter from Macau to Canton, datelined "Macau Nov 30 1834" from T.V. Bainbridge to C. Bradford, Ship John Gilpin at Canton in care of Messrs. Whitmores Arches; flap notation "Should Mr. Bradford has left Canton this may be opened by Mr. Wetmore"; manuscript Chinese characters on bottom flap; horizontal fold, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #22 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1835 (Feb. 22), folded letter, Ship Hope, at sea, to Canton, datelined "Ship Hope Febr. 22nd 1835" from J. Archer to William Wetmore at Canton; flap with 2 different Chinese-character endorsements; letter asked to forward any mail to Philadelphia or handle accordingly, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000.
Lot #23 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1835 (Sept. 25), folded letter from Macau to Canton, datelined "Macau September 25th 1835" from A.P. Kellog to Messrs. Wetmore & Co.; Chinese characters on bottom flap; interesting content: "…Many persons who visit this place become disgusted in a very short time and wish to leave it, while others find good results by a longer stay….", Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #24 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1836 (May 27), folded letter from Boston to Canton, datelined "Boston May 27 1836" from Jos. Smith to William S. Wetmore at Canton, endorsed "Capt. W.T. Ellorden" at bottom left; manuscript Chinese characters on flap; letter is a thank-you for receiving two boxes of tea and the possibility of sending his son to Canton to apprentice under Wetmore, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000.
Lot #25 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1837 (Feb. 23), folded letter from Canton, China, to Philadelphia, datelines "Canton February 23 1837" from Samuel Wetmore to William Wetmore c/o Messrs. Wetmore Hoppin & Co., New York; red "New York Jun 21" c.d.s. and manuscript "25" rating; forwarded back to New York with blue "Philadelphia Pa. June 22" c.d.s.; trade contents include report of cargo for ship Eben , New York to Canton, Very Fine, an interesting, clean...
Lot #26 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1837 (Mar. 27), folded letter sent from Canton, China, to Philadelphia, datelined "Canton March 27 1837" from Joseph Archer to William Wetmore, endorsed "per Splendid" at lower left; red "New York/Ship/Aug 15" c.d.s. and red manuscript 20¾ rating for 18¾¢ inland rate plus 2¢ ship fee; contains opium market news, interesting content, Fine to Very Fine, scarce early letter.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000.
Lot #27 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1837 (Apr. 3), folded letter from Canton, China, to Philadelphia, datelined "Canton April 3 1837" from Samuel Wetmore to his nephew William, with interesting trade content including payment of Chinese debts and the Board of Trade; endorsed "E. Taylor" at lower left and inside "per Emily Taylor"; entered mails with red "Boston Mas" c.d.s. and matching "Ship" straightline with red manuscript "20¾" rating for 18¾¢ plus 2¢ ship fee...
Lot #28 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1837 (Sept. 30), folded letter from Canton, China, to London, England, via U.S., datelined "Canton September 30 1837" to William S. Wetmore care of Messrs. Morrison Cryden and Co., London, endorsed "Horatio via U. States" and inside "Horatio via Manila & the U. States"; red "Ship Letter/Weymouth" framed handstamp on flap and manuscript "4/6" due rating, along with red London 3.26 arrival c.d.s., forwarded care of Jones...
Lot #29 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1837 (Dec. 23), folded letter from Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton December 23 1837" from Samuel Wetmore to William Wetmore care of Messrs. Morrison Cryder & Co., London, endorsed per "Ingleborrough" at bottom left; red "Ship Letter/Weymouth" framed handstamp and manuscript "3/6" rating with red London 5.15 arrival c.d.s.; market content: "…We are endeavouring to close sales of all our opium…", Very...
Lot #30 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1838 (Jan. 22), folded letter sent Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton Jany 22 1838" from Wetmore & Co. to William Wetmore, endorsed per "Genl. Kyd" at bottom left; flap with sharp, well-struck "Ship-letter, Plymouth" framed handstamp and manuscript "1/7" due rating, with red London 6.7 arrival c.d.s., Very Fine, a great letter.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 18,000
Very interesting content...
Lot #31 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1838 (Jan. 22), folded letter from Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton Jany 22 1838" from J. Archer to William Wetmore in London, endorsed per "L. McNaughter" at bottom left; entered mails with "Deal/Ship Letter" framed handstamp and manuscript "1/4" due rating; red London 6.8 arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000
A fabulous early letter with interesting business content...
Lot #32 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1838 (Feb. 5), folded letter sent from Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton Feby 5, 1838" by William Wetmore, care of Messrs. Morrison Cryder London; entered mails with "ShipLre Folkstone" crown ship letter oval on flap and manuscript "1/4" due rating; red London 7.6 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a nice letter in excellent condition.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #33 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Canton, 1838 (Apr. 28), folded letter sent from Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton April 28, 1838" from Joseph Archer to William Wetmore in London, endorsed "per Sarah Barry" at lower left; entered mails with "Deal/Ship Letter" handstamp and manuscript "2/8" due rating; very interesting opium market news and content, Very Fine, a beautiful handstamp well struck and a great letter.
Estimate HK$ 7,000 - 9,000.
Lot #34 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Chungking, 1893-94, group of 3 complete sheets (Scott 1, 5), comprising 2¢ vermilion First Issue (Scott #1) sheet of 40, which is toned, etc., but very scarce; plus two 8¢ orange sheets of 50 (Scott #5), each fresh with some separations, margin flaws, etc., Very Fine, examine, scarce group.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #35 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire treaty ports
Hankow, Postage Dues, 1894, 1st overprints, 2¢-30¢ complete (Chan LHD1-5. Scott J1-J5), light circular date stamps except 2¢, which is unused with o.g., bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott $1,160 (HK$ 8,990).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #36 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), very fresh and well centered, without gum, Very Fine, attractive set.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #37 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), attractive complete set, 3ca value showing tiny thin speck, while 5ca shows rare, partial German Hamburg Line ship marking, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000.
Lot #38 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a lovely, fresh and attractive set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #39 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh, attractive set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #40 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green (Chan 1. Scott 1), deep, rich shade, large part o.g., hinge remnant; trivial corner bend, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200.
Lot #41 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green (Chan 1. Scott 1), 3 lovely and sound used examples in 3 different shades, each cancelled by Customs cancels, including a Shanghai in red (Cancelled SEP 4 79), fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #42 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), wonderfully fresh with great color, full, clean o.g., Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600.
Lot #43 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), a splendid, beautifully centered example in red brown shade, cancelled by "Shanghai/Oct 22/80/Customs" CDS, Very Fine+, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800.
Lot #44 - 2: 02: Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a premium example, cancelled by bold, full strike in blue of boxed "PAID" handstamp; fresh, Very Fine+, a superb example of this scarce marking.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
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