(PDF) HK035-Dr SYS Huang Ming Fong

The Dr. SYS New York Print Collection of Huang Ming Fang, Part II

Auction in Hong Kong Sunday

25 March 2018 Lots 2000 - 2199

16h00

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2018 年 3 月 12-20 日 上午 10 時至下午 6 時

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23-24 March 2018 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

2018 年 3 月 23-24 日 上午 10 時至下午 6 時

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Front Cover Illustration Lots 2011, 2128 Back Cover Illustration Lots 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE SALE

Sunday 25 March 2018 16h00

The Dr. SYS New York Print Collection of Huang Ming Fang, Part II

Lot number

1941 Dr. Sun Yat Sen New York Print - Die Proofs

2000 - 2010 2011 - 2086 2087 - 2093 2094 - 2099 2100 - 2109 2110 - 2115 2116 - 2120 2121 - 2152 2153 - 2196 2197 - 2199

Stamps & Postal History

1945 Chinese National Currency First Union Surcharge on Dr. SYS New York Print 1946 Chinese National Currency Third Union Surcharge on Dr. SYS New York Print 1946 Chinese National Currency Chungking Central Central Surcharge on Dr. SYS New York Print 1946 Chinese National Currency Chungking Dah Tung Surcharge on Dr. SYS New York Print Military Post District Overprints on Dr. SYS New York Print Japanese Occupation Overprints on Dr. SYS New York Print

Censored Mail with Dr. SYS New York Print Other Issues and Collections

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1941 DR. SUN YAT SEN NEWYORK PRINT Die Proofs

2000

2000 1941 A black colour engraved proof of SYS portrait on soft paper, size: 99 x 121mm, this design is the same as the New York print SYS portrait. This may be considered as an un-adopted design, a few creases at bottom left. Photo HK$ 12,000 - 15,000

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2001 1941 SYS approved die proof of central vignette printed in black on India paper, issued by American Bank Note Company, cut to shape and mounted on guff card 29 x 41mm. With imprint ‘DR.SUN YAT SUN SPECIAL V-80989 REDUCTION OF V-42488 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY’. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 2001

2002

2002 1941 SYS approved die proof of central vignette printed in black on India paper, issued by American Bank Note Company, cut to shape and mounted on guff card 29 x 41mm. With imprint ‘DR.SUN YAT SUN SPECIAL V-881173 LAYDOWN FROM V-80989 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY’. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

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2003

2003 1941 SYS New York print, 1c orange, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 74 x 84mm, with die number 81127, mounted on sunken card. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 20,000

2004

2004 1941 SYS New York print,10c emerald green, issued colour die proof printed on India Paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 74 x 82mm, mounted on sunken card, size: 83 x 93mm, with pencil manuscript ‘93939 China 1941 455 P1 19 EU,69 R.P.’ on reverse. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 20,000

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2005 1941 SYS New York print, 25c violet, issued colour die proof printed on thin laid paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 75 x 84mm, with pencil manuscript ‘Issued Col’ on reverse. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Very fine and rare. Photo HK$ 20,000 - 25,000 2005

2006

2006 1941 SYS New York print, $1 black & brown, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 74 x 86mm, with die number 81136 & two crosses (cut & damaged), mounted on sunken card, size: 152 x 109mm. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 20,000

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2007 1941 SYS New York print, $2 black & blue, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 75 x 86mm, with die number 81138 & two crosses (cut & damaged), mounted on sunken card, size: 153 x 109mm. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 20,000 2007

2008

2008 1941 SYS New York print, $5 black & red, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 74 x 86mm, with die number 81138 & two crosses (cut & damaged), mounted on sunken card, size: 152 x 109mm. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 16,000 - 20,000

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2009

2009 1941 SYS New York print, $10 black & green, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 74 x 86mm, with die number 81139 & two crosses (cut & damaged), mounted on sunken card, size: 152 x 109mm. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 16,000 - 20,000

2010

2010 1941 SYS New York print, $20 black & deep violet, issued colour die proof on India paper by American Bank Note Company, size: 75 x 86mm, with die number 81140 & two crosses (cut & damaged), mounted on sunken card, size: 83 x 95mm. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2006. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 20,000

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Stamps & Postal History

2011

2011 1946 Overprinted ‘Limited For Use in North East’ in black on SYS New York print 1c orange, prepared for use, but not issued, unmounted mint full original gum (lightly toned). Very rare. This is the only copy we have ever seen and will be illustrated in the next Chan catalogue. With Experts and Consultants cert. 2004. Chan NEU2. Photo HK$ 200,000 - 250,000

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Ex. 2012

Ex. 2013

2012 1941 New York print, short set of 13, missing both 8cts, orange red and turquoise blue, 50c blue, all in block of 4 with top sheet margin and plate number, each overprinted ‘Specimen’ in red and punch holes, unmounted mint and minor gum toning. Chan 496S-499S, 502S-505S, 507S-511S. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2013 1941 A small selection of the SYS New York print issue, with single stamps, blocks etc., mostly unmounted mint, dry or toned gum (76) Chan 496-511. Photo HK$ 400 - 500

2014 1942 Hunan-Kwangtung large and small figures surcharge, 1c on 1/2c sepia on SYS New York print, in complete sheet of 200, Kwangtung surcharged 40c on 50c blue New York print, all unmounted mint, toned and some split perforations, Scarce in complete sheets. Chan 536A, 536B, 545. (3) Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 2014

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Ex. 2015

2015 1942 Hunan-Kwangtung surcharge 1c on 1/2c on SYS New York print, single stamp x 2, one stamp with surcharge figure ‘1’ omitted variety, block of 4 x 3, 1 used, and irregular block of 5 used, minor toning. Chan 536A, 536B, 536Ba. Photo HK$ 600 - 700 2016 1942 Hunan-Kwangtung surcharge in red on SYS New York print, 40c on 50c blue marginal block of 4, all with light double surcharge, unmounted mint and minor toning. Plus a large block of 40, with different surcharge setting. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2009. Chan 545var. Photo HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 2017 1943 Honan Province 20 cents surcharge on 17c SYS New York print, single stamp and horizontal pair, all with surcharge shifted to left variety, unmounted mint and toned gum. Chan 687var. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 3,500 2018 1943 Hunan Province 20 cents surcharge on 17c SYS New York print, single stamp and block of 4 x 2, one block overprinted char. ‘Specimen’, unmounted mint and toned gum. Chan 695, 695S. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,600

2017

Ex. 2016

Ex. 2018

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2019

2020

2019 1941 (11 Mar.) A cover from Shanghai to USA, bearing various SYS issues, including New York print 1/2c, 1c, surcharged on SYS 3c on 5c x 2, 4c on 5c x 2 (one stamp slightly damaged at the bottom right) HK print Martyrs 1/2c, SYS Chung Hwa print 5c and 30c. Tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2020 1941 (25 May) A domestic air mail cover from Shapingba reg. to Shanghai, on front bearing SYS surcharged 3c on 5c on SYS Dah Tung print and SYS Dah Tung print 8c x 2, on reverse with HK print Martyrs 1/2c in pair, surcharged 3c on 5c on SYS Dah Tung print x 2, Dah Tung print 5c, 30c and SYS New York print 10c, each tied by char. ‘POSTAL SAVING/SHAPINGBA’ ‘ 郵政儲金/ 沙平壩 ’ cds. Photo HK$ 2,200 - 2,500

2022

2021

2021 1941 (29 May) A cover from Shanghai to England, via Pacific, on reverse bearing SYS print 10c x 3 and Dah Tung print 50c, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, due to war in Europe, most of the mail from China to Europe travelled via the Pacific ocean. Photo HK$ 400 - 500 2022 1941 (11 June) An air mail cover from Chungking reg. to USA. On reverse bearing SYS New York print $2 in pair and $5, both with Anti-Bandit violet char. ‘East Szechwan’ ‘ 東川 ’ tied by char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/CHUNGKING’ cds, ‘HONOLULU/22.7.41’ transit and ‘CCLEVELAND/25.6.41’ arrival cds. A small tear at the back flap affecting two cancellations. Photo HK$ 1,800 - 2,200

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2023

2024

2023 1941 (16 June) A large express cover from Mission Medicale Francaise, Chengtu to Shanghai, bearing SYS New York print $2 x 3, each tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, fine. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2024 1941 (26 June)Alocal registered cover fromChunking, on reverse bearing SYSNewYork print 17c, tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds, with a small part of reg. receipt attached on back. New York print 17c is seldom found on cover. With 2 punch holes and a small tear at the bottom. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2025

2025 1941 (1 July) An air mail cover from Chungking to USA, on reverse bearing Hong Kong print Martyrs 50c with small piece of paper adhesive at the top right, NewYork print $2 in pair, with Anti-Bandit overprint char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN’ ‘ 東川 ’ in blue. The bottom stamp with large piece of paper adhesive covering the stamp, each tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds. Photo HK$ 1,800 - 2,000 2026 1941 (3 July) A printed matter cover from stamp company, Shanghai to USA, bearing SYS New York print 1/2c, 1c, HK print Martyrs 2 1/2c, surcharged 3c on 5c in pair on SYS Dah Tung print, tied by faint ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, with contents about the trade of stamps. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2027

2028

2027 1941 (21 July) An Anti-Bandit air mail cover from Chungking reg. to USA, on reverse bearing SYS Chung Hwa print $1, $10 and New York print $2, all with overprinted Anti-Bandit violet char. ‘East Szechwan’ ‘ 東川 ’, tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds, ‘HONOLULU, HAWAII/15.8.41’ transit and ‘NEWYORK’ arrival cancel. folded at left side. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2028 1941 (10 Aug.) A domestic cover from Suijiang reg. to Kunming, bearing HK print 2c in pair and SYS New York print 17c, tied by char. ‘YUNNAN/SUIJIANG’ cds, with reg. frame box in red char. New York print 17c is rare on cover. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

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2029

2029 1941 (15 Aug.) A domestic cover from Wenshan reg. to Kunming, bearing SYS New York print 17c in pair, tied by bilingual ‘WENSHAN’ cds, with red reg. frame box in char. at the right bottom, 3 tiny worm holes at right side. Bilingual ‘KUNMING’ arrival cds on reverse. Photo HK$ 700 - 1,000 2030 1941 (28 Aug.) A cover from Shanghai to USA, via S/S President Coolidge, bearing SYS New York print 50c, tied by ‘Buy Defense Savings Bonds And Stamps’ cancel. Handstamped ‘PAQUEBOT/San Fran Calif.’ in two straight purple lines. Photo HK$ 400 - 600

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2031

2031 1941 (28Aug.)An air mail cover from Shanghai registered to NewYork, USA, bearing HK print Martyrs 4c, 21c and 50c in pair, SYS Chung Hwa print $10 x 3, and New York print $5 x 6 and $10 in pair, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, ‘HONOLULU/18.8.41’, ‘NEW YORK/21.9.41’ transit and ‘NEW YORK/22.9.41’ arrival cds. Total rate $81.55 (105g registered air mail fee), a few dirt marks and folded at right, affecting one of the $5 stamps. Photo HK$ 1,600 - 2,000 2032 1941 (13 Sept.) An air mail Anti-Bandit cover from Chungking to USA. Bearing the Thrift Movement 50c, $1 , SYS New York print $1 and Dah Tung print $2 with overprinted blue char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN’ Anti-Bandit, each tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds, with some water stain marks affecting the stamps. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 1,800

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2034

2033

2033 1941 (28 Sept.) A cover from Shanghai to England, via America, bearing New York print 50c with perfin ‘HSBC’ (Hongkong Shanghai Banking Cooperation) tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, perfin stamp on cover is uncommon, fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 2034 1941 (2 Oct.) A printed matter 4c green stationery postcard from Shanghai to USA, with extra HK print 1/2c in pair and SYS New York print 5c, all tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. The international postcard rate was more expensive than the international printed matter, therefore, the sender typed the words ‘Printed Matter’ on the postcard, very fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

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2035

2036

2035 1941 (10 Dec.) A printed SYS portrait cover from Xuanwei reg. to Kunming, on reverse bearing SYS 2c in pair, 17c strip of 3 and Dah Tung print 10c, both tied by char. ‘YUNNAN/XUANWEI’ ‘ 宣威 ’ cds, bilingual ‘KUNMING/14.12.41’ arrival cds. A few wormholes at the top. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,400 2036 1942 (6 Jan.) Adomestic express cover from Zhaohua to Yanzhong, on front bearing SYS 10c x 2, both tied by faint ‘ZHAOHUA’ ‘ 昭 化 ’ cds. On reverse with the same issue 1/2c x 4 and 10c, tied by the same cds and char. ‘WEST SZECHWAN/YANZHONG/10.1.42’ ‘ 閬中 ’ cds. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

2038

2037

2037 1942 ( 21 Jan.) A complete parcel receipt from Hengyang to Kunming, bearing SYS New York print 5c, 25c in pair and Chung Hwa print $2 in pair, $5 and $20 block of 6, tied by char. ‘HUNAN/HENYANG’ cds, with bilingual ‘KUNMING/8.4.42’ arrival cds, SYS New York print low values on parcel receipts are less common. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 2038 1942 (18 Feb.) A domestic parcel receipt sent from Kunming to Chengtu, bearing SYS New York print 30c, high value $10, and SYS Chung Hwa print 10c, $5 and high value $20 single stamp and strip of 4, each tied by bilingual ‘KUNMING’ cds, a few tears at all edges. toned. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2039

2039 1942 (16 Mar.) A parcel post receipt with SYS Dah Tung print 5c x 3, New York print 30c in pair, Chung Hwa print $2 and $20 x 7, all tied by char. ‘HUNAN/HENGYANG’ cds, with unframed instructional handstamped in blue alongside, on front with an unframed ‘Express Small Parcel’ handstamp in black at top, and Customs Kunming handstamp in violet, toned. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2008. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

2040 1942 (24 Mar.) A double registration printed ‘Chinese Post Postal Agency Remittance from Shensi to Nancheng, on front tied by bilingual ‘AR’reg. frame chop, char. ‘SHENSI/YANGHSIEN/24.3.42’‘ 洋縣 ’cancel, char. ‘SHENSI/HWANGSHANCHEN/26.3.42’ ‘ 黃沙鎮 ’ arrival cds. on reverse bearing SYS New York print 2c block of 4, SYS Cheung Hwa print 8c single stamp and block of 4, HK print Martyrs 20c, all tied by char. ‘SHENSI/YANGHSIEN’ ‘ 洋縣 ’ cancel. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 6,000 - 7,000 2040

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2042

2041

2041 1942 (28 Mar.) A Domestic double reg. from Tintungshou to Maway, on front bearing SYS New York print 8c x 4 (color faded and slightly damaged), on reverse with the same issue 2c, 8c x 4 (colour faded and slightly damaged) and SYS London 2nd print 2c, all tied by double ring ‘KWEICHOW POSTAL DISTRICT.TOWN VILLAGE LETTER BOX’ ‘ 貴州郵區 ’ cancel in black. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2008. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 2042 1942 (18 Apr.) A printed Military cover to Chengtu, on reverse bearing Peking print Martyrs 1xc in pair and SYS New York print 8c strip of 5, all tied by char. ‘Temporarily Post Office/162’ cds, in black char. 4 stamps with wormholes. With Experts & Consultants certificate. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

2043 1942 (26 Apr.) A cover from Canton reg. to New York, USA. Bearing SYS New York print $1 in pair, both stamps top perf. trimmed, tied by char. ‘KWANGTUNG/TAIPU’ ‘ 大埔 ’ cds, bilingual ‘KUKONG/12.5.42’, ‘KUMING/22.5.42’ transit, on reverse with ‘SAN FRANCISCO/14.1.43’ transit and ‘NEW YORK/20.1.43’ arrival cancel x 2, roughly opened and a few tears at edges. This cover went through Burma-Rangoon-Calcutta, then finally reached USA. On 30th Apr. 1942, the Burma Road (postal route) was blocked, this cover was delayed for 8 months. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500 2043

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2044

2044 1942 (7 May) A cover from Hupeh reg. to Chengtu, on front tied by bilingual ‘CHENGTU/22.5.42’ arrival cds. On reverse bearing SYS London 2nd print 2c, Chung Hwa print 10c and New York print 30c, each tied by char. ‘TEMPORARY POST OFFICE No.2’ cds, very fine. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 4,500 - 5,000

2045

2045 1942 (23 May) A double registered express cover from Military Post Office to Chungking, via Tunki. On front with small part of express label, tied by bilingual ‘TUNKI/30.7.41’ ‘ 屯溪 ’ cds, char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/SANSHENGKUNG/28.10.42’ ‘ 三 聖宮 ’ transit and faint ‘CHUNGKING’ arrival cds, date not clear. And also ‘AR’ reg. chop in red. on reverse bearing SYS New York print 2c and HK print Martyrs 20c block of 4, each tied by char. ‘TEMPORAIRLY/POST OFFICE/62’ cds. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

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2046

2046 1942 (29 June) An air mail cover from East Szechwan to London, England, on front, endorsed via India and South Africa by hand writing, on reverse bearing SYS Chung Hwa print 25c, New York print $1 block of 6, both tied by bisected single ring ‘EAST SZECHWAN/DAXIAN’ ‘ 達縣 ’ cds. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500

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2048

2047 1942 (28 July) A local domestic printed matter rate Shanghai Telephone Company cover from Shanghai, bearing SYS New York print 5c strip of 3, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, hand stamps post office scheme violet frame box in English, a few dirt marks and a tear at the top. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2048 1942 (11 July) A cover sent to Chungking locally, on reverse bearing SYS 8c, tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds, perforation shifted variety, rare. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

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2049

2050

2049 1942 (19 Aug.) A domestic cover to Yuanling, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 2c and HK print Martyrs 40c, both tied by char. ‘TEMPORARILY/POST OFFICE 297’ cds, with char. ‘HUNAN/YUANLING/26.8.42’ 沅陵 ’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 2050 1942 (28 Aug.) A domestic cover to Yaojiachung, bearing SYS New York print 2c and 10c strip of 4, both tied by char. ‘TEMPORARILY/POST OFFICE 92’ cds, a few toned spots. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500

2052

2051

2051 1942 (19 Sept.) A cover from Kweilin to Yunnan, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 8c in pair, tied by bilingual ‘KWEILIN’ cds, ‘KUNMING/13.9.42’ transit and char. ‘TEMPORARY/POST OFFICE No.6/19.9.42’ arrival cds, a few water stains and small damage at left, part of flap missing. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 3,500 - 4,000 2052 1942 (28 Oct.) An air mail cover from Kunming reg. to Benford, England. Bearing SYS New York print 10c in pair, HK print Martyrs 20c, and SYS Dah Tung print $5, each tied by bilingual ‘KUNMING’ cds, on front with hand writing ‘Received 28-1-43 Letter dated 25-10-42 Three Months in Transit’ in red, a small tear at the bottom. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2053

2054

2053 1942 (14 Nov.) A cover from Kweilin reg. to local, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 2c in pair and surcharged 50c on 16c on SYS Central Trust print, both tied by bilingual ‘KWEILIN’ cds. Photo HK$ 600 - 800 2054 1942 (29 Dec.) An air mail cover from Kiangsi to Bath, England, on front bearing SYS Dah Tung print high value $10, on reverse bearing HK print Martyrs 20c, SYS Dah Tung print $1 and New York print $2, each tied by very neat char. ‘KIANGSI/TONGGU’ ‘ 銅鼓 ’, bilingual ‘KWEILIN’ transit, fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

2055 1942 (31 Dec.) A Formuls International Insured Letter envelope from Nanking to Nagoya, Japan. Endorsed ‘Japanese Yen 50=$277.80’. Bearing SYS Chung Hwa print10c, 16c x 2 (one stamp damaged at the top right corner) New York print $2, each tied by bilingual ‘NANKING’ cds, on reverse with bilingual ‘SHANGHAI/4.1.43’ transit and ‘NAGOYA/NIPPON/8.1.43’ arrival cds, a few stain marks on front, rare. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2008. Photo HK$ 9,000 - 10,000 2055

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2056

2057

2056 1943 (2 Jan.) A domestic cover from Nanking to Shanghai, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 1c in pair, SYS Chung Hwa print 10c strip of 3, tied by bisected single ring ‘KIANGSU/POSTAL AGENCY’ manuscript date type cancellation, fine. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2057 1943 (4 Jan.) A domestic reg. cover from Kunming to Chungking, bearing SYS New York print $1 x 2, both with grease marks, and Express Letter stamp, red & yellow, this stamp is overlapped by Registered Letter stamp, all tied by bilingual ‘KUNMING’ cds, bilingual ‘PAISHIEN/5.1.43’ arrival cds. a few creases. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500

2058

2059

2060

2058 1943 (17 Jan.) A mixed franking Domestic reg. cover from Anchangba to Chengtu, on reverse bearing SYS New York print $3 and Registered Letter, green & pale buff. Both tied by char. ‘WEST SZECHWAN/ANCHANGBA’ cds, with bilingual ‘CHENGTU/20.1.43’ arrival cds on front, fine. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 2059 1943 (18 Jan.) A Domestic reg. cover from Wushing to Hangchow, on reverse bearing SYS London 2nd print 15c and New York print 17c, tied by bisected single ring ‘CHEKIANG/WUSHING’ cds, with single ring in black Japanese char. ‘Great East Asia Ethnic United Against England and United States’, New York print 17c is scarce on cover. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,400 2060 1943 (18 Feb.) A Domestic express cover from West Szechwan reg. Chungking, bearing SYS New York print $1 x 2, tied by large single rimmed dot char. WEST SZECHWAN/NEIKIANG’ ‘ 內江 ’ cds, bilingual ‘CHUNGKIANG/20.2.43’ arrival cds, a few creases. 50c for Domestic rate, 50c for Domestic express rate and $1 for Domestic reg. fee. Photo HK$ 700 - 1,000

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2061

2061 1943 (23 Feb.) A cover from Chengtu reg. to Chungking , bearing the West Szechwan surcharge on SYS Central Trust print 50c on 16c, and New York print $2, both tied by bilingual ‘CHENGTU’ cds, bilingual ‘CHUNGKING/BAIHSIEN/23.2.43’ transit and ‘EAST SZECHWAN/SIEHMACHANG/27.2.43’ ‘ 歇馬埸 ’ arrival cds. Rare mix franking with 50c surcharge. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

2063

2062

2062 1943 (24 Feb.) A printed advertisement cover from Chungking to Kweiyang, on front bearing the Domestic Registered Letter, green & pale buff, tied by the clear char. ‘The 9th Anniv of the New Life Movement’ commemorative cancel in black, on reverse with SYS New York print 10c in pair and SYS Chung Hwa print 10c x 3, both tied the same faint cancel. Photo HK$ 1,600 - 2,000 2063 1943 (1 March) ADomestic cover from Chungking reg. to Dadukow, bearing the surcharged 50c on 16c on SYS Central Trust print, and New York print $1, both tied by bilingual ‘CHUNGKING’ cds, with char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/DADUKOW/1.3.43’ ‘ 大渡口 ’ arrival cds. Fine. Photo HK$ 600 - 800

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2064

2064 1943 (2 Mar.) A cover from Kiangsi to Shanghai, on front bearing Hunan-Kwangtung surcharge on SYS 40c on 50c x 3, and on reverse bearing SYS Central Trust print 30c, both tied by char. ‘KIANGSI/NGANKENG’ ‘ 銀坑 ’ cds. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Extremely rare franking. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

2066

2065

2065 1943 (3 Mar.) A printed The 3rd War Zone cover from Military Station to Sihsien, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 50c, tied by single ring bisected ‘Military Dispatching Office 411’ Military cancel, on front with bilingual ‘SHANGJAO/3.3.43’ arrival cds. Horizontal fold creased and a bit tatty. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 2066 1943 (16 Apr.) An air mail China Inland Mission cover from Kweichow to Australia, bearing SYS SYS New York print 25c, Central Trust print $1, $2, and Kweichow surcharge 50c on 16c on SYS Central Trust print, tied by bilingual ‘PICHIEH’ cds, repaired at the top, rough opening damaging $2, some toning. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

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2067

2067 1943 (17 Apr.) A double reg. cover from Shaoyang to Chungking, bearing SYS Hunan surcharged with 2 vertical bars on DPP on SYS Central Trust print 50c on 16c, and New York print $2, tied by char. ‘HUNAN/SHAOYANG’ ‘ 邵陽 ’ cds on reverse with bilingual ‘PAHSIEN/3.5.43’ transit and char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/SIEHMACHANG/5.5.43’ ‘ 歇馬埸 ’ arrival cds. Rare mix franking with 50c surcharge. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

2069

2068

2068 1943 (21 Apr.) A small cover from Yeungkong to Shanghai, bearing SYS New York print 10c x 2, HK print Martyrs 3c, 7c on 8c on SYS Chung Hwa print, re-engraved type, 40c on 50c on SYS Dah Tung print x 3, all tied by char. ‘KWANGTUNG/YEUNGKONG’ cds, with char. ‘CANTON/KONGMOONFU/26.4.43’ arrival cds. Rare franking. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 2069 1943 (14 May) A cover from Shanghai to Sapporo, Japan. Bearing surcharged 3c on 5c on SYS Dah Tung print and New York print 5c, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. This cover was considered as Domestic rate in the Japanese occupation area. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2070

2070 1943 (28 May) A cover from Kiangsi to Shangtuntu, on reverse bearing SYS NEW York print $1 and Kiangsi surcharged with 2 vertical bars on DPP on SYS Central Trust print 50c on 16c, both tied by neat char. ‘KIANGSI/LINCHWAN’ ‘ 臨村 ’ cds, on front with char. ‘KIANGSI/SHANGTUNTU/29.5.43’ ‘ 上頓渡 ’ arrival cds. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

2071

2072

2071 1943 (18 June) A cover from East Szechwan reg. to Chengtu, on reverse bearing New York print $5, tied by char. ‘WEST SZECHWAN/NIUHAWSHI’ ‘ 牛華溪 ’ cds, with a small hole at the right, tied by bilingual ‘CHENGTU/21.6.43’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000 2072 1943 (16 June) An opened double domestic reg. cover from Suiling to Chengtu, bearing SYS New York print $5, tied by bilingual ‘SUILING’ ( 逐寧 ) cds, bilingual ‘CHENGTU/17.6.43’ arrival cds, $1 for domestic rate and $4 for domestic reg. fee. Photo HK$ 700 - 1,000

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2073

2074

2073 1943 (26 June) A double registered cover from Hupeh to the 6th War Zone, on front tied by char. ‘Military 228/10.7.43’ arrival cds, on reverse bearing SYS New York print 25c x 16 (2 stamps defects) tied by char. ‘HUBEI/LIJATA’ cds, with a small part of the reg. receipt attached on the back. $1 for Domestic rate, $2 Domestic reg. rate and $1 for Domestic express rate. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 2074 1943 (23 July) A double reg. cover from East Szechwan to local, on reverse bearing SYS New York print $5, tied by char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/YUECHI’ ‘ 岳池 ’ cds. Photo HK$ 700 - 800

2075

2076

2075 1943 (Aug.) An opened Domestic reg. cover to Yuelaichang, bearing SYS Central Trust print $1 and New York print $2 in pair, both tied by large bisected single ring ‘Maliaocun Postal Agency’ cancel in black char. With char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/ YUZUITUO/15.8.43’ ‘ 魚嘴沱 ’ transit and ‘EAST SZECHWAN/YUELAICHANG/16.8.43’ ‘ 悅來埸 ’ arrival cds. some soiling and a few worm holes. Photo HK$ 2,200 - 2,500 2076 1943 (18 Aug.) An American Pressbyterian Mission air mail cover from Kunming to Chungking Military Post Box, bearing SYS New York print 25c block of 4 and $2, both tied by bilingual ‘KUNMING’ cds, on reverse with char. ‘MILITARY/332/20.8.43’ arrival cds, fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

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2077

2077 1943 (9 Sept.) A printed circular from Pingyipu to Chengtu, bearing SYS New York print 2c, Chung Hwa print 8c and West Szechwan surcharged on Peking print Martyrs 20c on 13c, both tied by char. bisected single ring ‘WEST SZECHWAN/PINGYIPU/ KIANGYOU’ Letter Box ‘ 西川/村鎮信櫃/平驛/江油舖 ’ cancel. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

2078

2078 1943 (29 Nov.) A SYS 4c green stationery card to Hangchow locally, with additional SYS New York 5c, both tied by bilingual ‘HANGCHOW/HANGHSIEN’ cds, overpaid 1c. Fine. Photo HK$ 400 - 500 2079 1941-43 SYS New York print stamps on 3 covers, all Domestic usage, including 17cts or $1, 17cts on cover is scarce. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,400 Ex. 2079

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2081

Ex. 2080

2080 1940’s A small selection of the SYS 8c stamp on Domestic covers x 4, one with overprinted Japanese currency air mail stamps x 4 on express mail, with nice cancellation. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 2081 1940’s A complete large parcel cloth from Shanghai reg. to Stockholm, Sweden, bearing SYS Dah Tung print 10c, $2, $5 and New York print $20, damaged at the bottom left corner, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ roller cancel, date not clear. And large black marking ‘No.P.9281’. Very rare complete large parcel cloth. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,200

2082

2082 1944 (20 Sept.) An accounting form tied by the SYS New York print 1x 26 and Martyrs 1c x 10, all together forming a large block of 66 (11 x 6) tied by bilingual ‘Shanghai district head post office/account department/20.9.44’ ‘ 上海郵政管理局/會計股 ’ in violet oval cancel. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 1,800 2083 A small selection of the New York print 1c and other issues on covers x 9, mainly Domestic usage, with single stamps, pairs or blocks on covers, with nice cancellations and arrival cds. Viewing recommended. Photo HK$ 2,500 - 3,000 Ex. 2083

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Ex. 2084

2084 1940’s A small range of the New York print SYS low values 8c on covers x 6, including pairs and blocks on registered mails, with 2 different Postal Agency cancel. Viewing recommended. (6) Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2085 1940’s A small range of the SYS New York print high value $2 on covers or postcards x 8, including pairs, mixed franking, air mail covers and a censor cover to India, good to fine. Viewing recommended. (8) Photo HK$ 2,000 - 3,000

Ex. 2085

2086

2086 1948 (26 Feb.) A double reg. cover from Wushenchang to Chunking, on front bearing SYS Shanghai Dah Tung 2nd print $3,000 in pair, on reverse, bearing SYS New York print 1c in pair and CNC surcharged Shanghai Dah Yeh surcharged $1,800 on $350 on SYS Shanghai Dah Tung 2nd print, both tied by char. ‘WUSHENCHANG’ cds, with char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/WULIAN/29.2.48’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

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1945 CHINESE NATIONAL CURRENCY FIRST UNION SURCHARGE ON DR. SYS NEW YORK PRINT

Ex. 2087

2087 1945 CNC First Shanghai Union surcharge on SYS New York print, 35c on $50 on 1c marginal block of 25, three stamps in the right column with surcharge variety ‘0’ in ‘50’ omitted, single stamp broken char. ‘Kuo’ ( 國 ) variety, and $5 on $1,000 on 1c, block of 4 x 2, both with bottom sheet margins and plate no. in red and violet, one block with black ink offset on reverse. And 2 single stamps, with broken frame and double surcharge in green colour variety, both mint and dry gum. Chan 878, 880. Photo HK$ 1,300 - 1,600

2089

2088

2088 1945 (2 Oct.) A CNC surcharged cover from Shanghai reg. to France, bearing First Shanghai Union surcharge $6 on $1,000 on 1c in pair on SYS New York print, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2089 1946 (19 Apr.) A domestic mixed franking SYS issues on cover from Canton air mail to Shanghai, bearing SYS 2nd London print $1 x 2, SYS Chung Hwa print $3 block of 4, CNC 1st Shanghai Union surcharged 10c on $20 on 3c x 3 on SYS Chung Hwa print, 15c on $30 on $2 HK print Martyrs, $1 on $200 on 1c on HK print Martyrs, 25c on $50 on 1c on SYS new York print and $5 on $1,000 on 1c on SYS New York print, all tied by bilingual ‘CANTON’ cds, faint bilingual’ SHANGHAI’ arrival cds, $3 for Domestic rate and $20 for Domestic air rate, very attractive multiple franking and late usage of the SYS London print on cover. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

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2091

2090

2090 1946 (24 Apr.) A domestic air mail cover from Shanghai to Canton, on reverse bearing CNC First Shanghai Union surcharge complete set of 7 (Chan 876-882) plus SYS Paicheng print $10 brown purple x 2, tied by faint bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, a few creases, scarce cover with complete set of CNC stamps. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 2091 1946 (29 May) A cover from Shanghai reg. to USA, bearing CNC First Shanghai Union surcharge 25c on $50 on 1c block of 4 on SY New York print, $2 on $400 on 3c strip of 4 on Chung Hwa print, 2nd print Shanghai Union $70 on 13c block of 4 on HK print Martyrs, and Victory $100 and $300, both tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. On reverse with ‘NEW York/23.6.46’ oval cancel, very fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

Ex. 2093

2092

2092 1946 (26 June) A cover from Shanghai reg. to USA, bearing CNC First Shanghai Union surcharge on SYS New York print 25c on $50 on 1c block of 4, Second Shanghai Union surcharge $50 on 21c strip of 4 on HK print Martyrs, $70 on 13c on HK print Martyrs, and Victory $100 block of 4, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’, on reverse with ‘NEW YORK/23.6.46’ oval transit and ‘NEWYORK/24.6.46’ arrival cds. fine. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000 2093 1947 CNC First Shanghai Union surcharge complete set of 7 and National Assembly complete set of 3, on 3 covers, all sent locally, and tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500

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1946 CHINESE NATIONAL CURRENCY THIRD UNION SURCHARGE ON DR. SYS NEW YORK PRINT

Ex. 2094

2094 1946 CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharged on SYS New York print, $50 on 5c block of 4, $100 on 8c block of 4, and $300 on 10c, block of 4 x 2 and block of 8 with plate no. unmounted and minor gum toning. Chan 919, 928, 938. Photo HK$ 400 - 500

2096

2095

2095 1946 (10 Aug.) A domestic air mail cover from Lanchow to Nanking, on reverse bearing the CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge, $20 on 8c in pair x 2 on SYS New York print, tied by char. ‘Lanchow/Sent and Delivered Department’ ‘ 蘭州/投遞組’ cancel, fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,400 2096 1947 (13 Mar.) An air mail postcard from Shanghai to USA, bearing CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge, $100 on 8c on SYS New York print, $250 on $5 on SYS the 3rd London print and $1,000 on 2c on SYS Second London print, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, $700 for International postcard rate and $650 for International air fee, total $1350 by China-Philippine-American Air Line. The postal rate was adjusted up to $1,990. This postcard still used the old rate $650, very fine. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

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Ex. 2098

2097

2097 1947 (29 Oct.) A domestic registered express cover from Nanking to Chungsha, on reverse bearing CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge on SYS New York print $300 on 10c and SYS Fourth London print $200, each tied by bilingual ‘NANKING’ cds. $500 for Domestic rate, $500 for Domestic airmail and $1,300 for Domestic express reg. fee. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2098 1940’s A small selection of CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge on cover x 6, with mixed franking sent to overseas by air mail or registered. Nice cancellations. Viewing recommended. (6) Photo HK$ 2,000 - 3,000

2099 1947 A domestic cover from Sinkiang Suilai to Tihwa, on reverse bearing CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge on SYS New York print $50 on 5c, SYS Firts Shanghai Dah Tung print $100 horizontal print and $1,000, tied by char. ‘SINKIANG/SUILAI’ ‘ 綏來 ’ cds, on front with bilingual ‘TIHWA/13.11.47’ arrival cds. part missing and reinforced with paper at right on front. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 2099

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1946 CHINESE NATIONAL CURRENCY CHUNGKING CENTRAL SURCHARGE ON DR. SYS NEWYORK PRINT

2101

2100

2100 1946 CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print, $20 on 8c block of 4 with left sheet margin, 3 stamps with surcharge variety, top left stamp broken char. ‘Kuo’ ( 國 ) and omitted, small ‘0’ in ‘20.00’, unmounted mint toned gum. Chan 957, 957b. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000 2101 1946 CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print, $20 on 8c single stamp x 5, all with surcharge varieties, including misplaced, inverted and double. All mint and dry gum, minor toning, one stamp with paper adhesive. Chan 957var, 957c, 957d. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500

2102

Ex. 2103

2102 1946 CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print, $20 on 8c block of 4, each stamp with surcharge double variety, unmounted mint and minor gum toning. Chan 957d. Photo HK$ 1,600 - 2,000 2103 1946 CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print, $20 on 8c single stamp broken frame, block of 4 with bottom sheet margin, left column 2 vertical stamps with top char. ( 念 ) and ( 圓 ) and block of 10 mint, $50 on 5c single stamp x 2, one stamp broken variety, block of 4, mint and used. Plus $20 on 8c and $50 on 5c both in block of 10, mint dry gym and toned. Chan 956, 957, 963 (45) Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,400

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2104

2105

2104 1946 (6 July) A cover from Shanghai to USA, bearing CNC Chungking Central surcharged $20 on 8c in pair, SYS Chung Hwa print $50 and SYS Chungking Central print $100, both tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds. The rate $190 for international rate is effective from 1st May to 31st Aug. 1947 only. Photo HK$ 500 - 800 2105 1946 (21 Aug.) A domestic express cover from Peiping reg. to Tientsin, bearing SYS Chungking Chung Hwa print $10 in pair, right stamp damaged in bottom right corner, and CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS $50 on 5c, tied by bilingual ‘TIENTSIN’ cds. Bilingual ‘PEIPING/22.8.46’ arrival cds on reverse. Photo HK$ 400 - 500

2106

2107

2106 1946 (15 Nov.) A domestic air mail cover from Changsha reg. to Shanghai, on reverse bearing the National Assembly complete set of 4, SYS Chungking Central print $100 and CNC Chungking Central surcharge $20 on 8c on SYS New York print single stamp and strip of 4, each stamp with surcharge shifted to left variety, tied by double ring ‘CHUNGSA’ commemorative cancel in black, with bilingual ‘SHANGHAI/19.11.46’ arrival cds. Rare usage of surcharge misplaced on cover. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2107 1947 (22 Apr.) A domestic remittance cover from East Szechwan reg. to Chungking, on front tied by bilingual ‘EAST SZECHWAN/ YUELAICHANG’ cds, ‘CHUNGKING/22.4.47’ arrival cds, hand stamped ; East Szechwan/Kiangbei/Yuelaixiang/Remittance Value Reg./Letter/No.’ ‘ 東川郵區江北悅來鄉/匯兌報值掛號/函件第號 ’, on reverse with CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge $50 on $3 on SYS Chung Hwa print, and Chungking Central surcharge $20 on 8c on SYS x 10, all tied by char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/ YUELAICHANG’ cds. Photo HK$ 2,500 - 3,000

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2108

2108 1947 (29 Apr.) An opened air mail cover from East Szechwan to England, bearing CNC Third 3rd Shanghai Union surcharge on SYS $50 on 5c, $200 on 10c in pair, $500 on 3c x 5 and Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print $20 on 8c, and the same stamp strip of 3 on reverse, with char. ‘EAST SZECHWAN/GUANGAN’ cds. Photo HK$ 500 - 800

2109

2109 1947 (1 May) A domestic air mail cover from Mangshih to Nanking, on reverse with CNC Chungking Central surcharge on SYS New York print $20 on 8c x 3, horizontal pair and block of 6, tied by char. ‘YUNNAN/AUTONOMOUS REGION BUREAU/ MANGSHIH’ cds ( 滇西設治局芒市 ), some creases and dirt marks, slightly damaged at right side. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2014. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000

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1946 CHINESE NATIONAL CURRENCY CHUNGKING DAH TUNG SURCHARGE ON DR. SYS NEWYORK PRINT

Ex. 2110

2110 A small selection of the CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharge on SYS New York print, mainly unmounted, only one used stamp, including offset on reverse, surcharge misplaced, broken frame etc., total 79, plus Chungking Central surcharge $20 on 8c on New York print large block of 80, with offset on back variety, unmounted and toning. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

Ex. 2111

Ex. 2112

2111 1946 CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharge on SYS New York print, $20 on 1c single stamp with surcharge inverted variety plus marginal block of 4, unmounted and minor gum toning. Chan 966, 966a. Photo HK$ 700 - 800 2112 1946 CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharge on SYS New York print 20c on 2c, single stamp x 3, each with surcharge varieties, such as double and inverted, broken top char. ( 念 ), irregular block of 3 with red ink offset on reverse and block of 4 x 2, one block surcharged to right variety, unmounted and minor toned gum. Chan 971, 971a, 971b, 971var. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500

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2113

2114

2113 1946 (14 Oct.) A domestic cover from Linghechang reg. to Chengtu, on reverse bearing CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharged $20 on 8c strip of 4 on SYS New York print, tied by bisected single ring ‘East Szechwan/Letter Box/Linghechang’ ‘ 兩河場 ’ Letter Box in black, with 2 different registered receipt attached on front. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 2,500 2114 1947 (7 July) An air mail cover from East Szechwan reg. to Nanking, on front bearing CNC Third Shanghai Union surcharge $250 on $5 on SYS London 3rd print, on reverse bearing the same issue x 6, CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharge $20 in 2 x 15 on SYS New York print, 2 stamps damaged, and SYS Shanghai Dah Tung 1st print strip of 5, 2 stamps damaged, both tied by char. ‘EAST SXECHWAN/YUECHI’ ‘ 岳池 ’ cds. Photo HK$ 600 - 800

Ex. 2115

2115 1940’s A small selection of CNC Chungking Dah Tung surcharge on various SYS stamps on covers x 11. Including pairs and blocks, some covers are mixed franking with other issues, with Express, Air Mail, Registered Mail etc., nice cancellations. Fine to very fine. Viewing recommended. (11) Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

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MILITARY POST DISTRICT OVERPRINTS ON DR. SYS NEW YORK PRINT

Ex. 2117

2116

2116 1942 Hunan Province ‘Military Post’ red overprinted on SYS NewYork print 8c in complete sheet of 200, unmounted, center folded and minor toning. Scarce in complete sheet. Chan M3. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 2117 1942 A small selection of the ‘Military Post’ overprints on SYS New York print, including block of 4 x 5, block of 6 and block of 8 x 2, Hupeh 8c block of 4 forgery. 1 used block. All mounted on 2 display pages. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

2118

Ex. 2120

2119

2118 1942 Hupeh ‘Military Post’ overprint in black characters on SYS issue 8c orange red, unissued, unmounted mint full original gum, very fresh surface colour. Chan M4U. Photo HK$ 6,000 - 7,000 2119 1942 Hupeh ‘Military Post’ overprint in black characters on SYS issue 8c orange red, unissued, unmounted mint full original gum, with ‘T.L.FU’ small violet seal chop on reverse, toned gum. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2016. Chan M4U. Photo HK$ 6,000 - 7,000 2120 1942 Hupeh ‘Military Post’ overprint in red characters on SYS issue 8c orange red, unissued, unmounted mint full original gum, fresh and rare. Chan M4U. Photo HK$ 6,000 - 7,000

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