Lots 715-755
China

MACAO. 1887-1913, very nice and useful group of 15 mint and used stamps, including varieties. Quality generally VF. Yang 4b, 45, 69IV, 141-3,144d,145a, 181,198a. Yang HK$6 500 (800 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1888, King Luiz, 5r-300r complete, set of 10 (mixed perfs), including 30R/200r provisional, perf 12 1/2, VF, some without gum as issued, ex. Mayer. Scott 35-44,45. Michel 32A-41A,44; Euros720 (770 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF. (Michel: 32A-41A,44)

MACAO. 1898-1900, King Carlos, 1/2a-78a complete and 1903, King Carlos, 2a-47a complete, complete set of both issues, 29 values, fresh colors VF, with and without gum as issued, hinged, ex Mayer. SG 112/129, 173/183. Michel 78-95, 129-137; Euros700 (750 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF. (Michel: 78-95,129-137)

MACAO. 1911, "REPUBLICA" (Local Overprint on King Carlos), 16a dark blue on blue, double overprint, without gum as issued. Ex Mayer. Scott 156 var. Yang 159b. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1911, surcharges on half stamps, 5a - 10a, INVERTED surcharge in red, on entire stamp uncut, Very Fine used. Yang 146bl. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1911, surcharges on half stamps, 5a - 10a, VARIETY 5 shifted to left on lower half, surcharge in red, on entire stamp, without gum as issued. Very Fine. Scarce. Yang 146dl. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1913, selection of overprint errors, including REPUBLICA (INVERTED) 6a-40r, 18a-20r, 18a-300r, used and 6a-10r with shifted REPUBLICA overprint showing (EPUBLICA) only. F.-V.F. Scarce group. Yang 165, 168-169, 171. (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1913-24, Ceres, 1/2a-5p complete, 29 values. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh colors. Scarce assembly. Very Fine. Ex Mayer. Scott 210-238; $1 750 (1 670 CHF). (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

MACAO. 1924, Ceres, 3p pale turquoise, imperf proof on bluish paper, without gum as issued. Rare. Scott 237. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

MACAO. 1913, Ceres, imperforate proofs, sheetlets of 3 stamps on each sheetlet, in issued colours 4a, 5a, 6a, 12a, 20a, 40a, 76a and 3 Pataca without gum as issued. Scarce and nice addition to any collection. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

MACAO. 1948-51, Scenic Views, 1st and 2nd issues complete, o.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh. Very Fine. Yang 339-351, 356-363. (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

MACAO. 1949-51, Lady of Fatima, superb n.h corner marginal block of four in addition Holy Year n.h. corner marginal block of four with labels. Exceptional quality pair. Yang 352, 379. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1951, Termination of Holy year souvenir sheets, the combined issue of ALL 8 Portuguese Colonies, including Macao, showing the Fatima issue. On 10,000 printed, rarely offered. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine. Est. 200 - 250 CHF.

MACAO. 1953-86, very nice small group of n.h. stamps and souvenir sheets. Good thematic interest (flowers, stamp centenary, music, plants). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

MACAO. 1956-66, group of superb n.h sets, including Map of Macao, Sports and Portuguese Military uniforms, in blocks of four. Rarely offered multiples in such good condition. O.g., never hinged. Yang 399-406, 410-15, 420-27. (Photo). Est. 500 - 600 CHF.

MACAO. 1971, 5a Chinese Carnival Masks, two errors, two superb marginal n.h. VARIETIES : "MACAU" omitted and "REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA" omitted. Yang 439a, 439b. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1846-60, very unusual and interesting group of 5 entires, one from Portugal to Macao other 4 to England, France and Spain showing variety of postal rates, transit marks and forwarding agents cachets. Quality generally F-VF. (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

MACAO - Gibraltar. 1849-54, pair of entire letters posted to Gibraltar, one sent via Hong Kong, Alexandria and Malta (disinfected). The second one via Hong Kong. V.F. pair to scarce destination. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1879 cover from Lisbon via Gibraltar, franked with 100R lilac (slight foxing), straight label, King Luiz issue tied by '1' barred oval alongside to red LISBOA c.d.s. and British prephilatelic type arrival c.d.s. of Macao. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1879-83, three covers posted to Macao from Lisbon (2) and from Cintra (1), with variety of frankings. One roughly opened bearing British arrival crown Macao c.d.s. Interesting assembly. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1882 mourning cover from Lisbon to Macao, rated 80R, franked with King Luiz mixed issues 5R black (1880) and 25r, brown strip of three (1882) tied by LISBOA c.d.s. alongside Crown double ring prephilatelic arrival c.d.s. of Macao. Very fine. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1882 cover from Lisbon (roughly opened at the top) from Lisbon franked with 80R orange, straight label, King Luiz issue tied by LISBOA c.d.s. alongside British crown type arrival c.d.s. of Macao. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1883 cover from Braga via Lisbon, franked on reverse with 25R brown King Luiz 1882 issue tied by Braga (AMB.MINHO/II) c.d.s. Scarce early example of 100 Reis packetboat rate to Macau. Original letter addressed to "Purser on board the Chinese Tamega". Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

MACAO - Incoming mail. 1883 cover with complete content from Cintra, rated 80R with mixed 1875(2x15R) and 1882 (2x25R) issues all tied by double circle date CINTRA cancellation. Alongside British Crown type arrival c.d.s. of Macao. V.F. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 250 - 350 CHF.

MACAO - Germany. 1893 formula postal stationery double card with full message, franked by 30/200r lavender perf. 13 1/2, datelined Macau Dec 4, & cancelled in Hong Kong Dec 5/93, in transit. Very Fine. Yang 45a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1893-95, King Luiz 20R uprated stationery card with 10R 'PROVISORIO' from Lisbon to Macau, with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. In addition formula double card franked with 5A/30R/200R lavender provisional overprint sent to Montenegro bearing Cetinje arrival c.d.s. Very fine condition. Interesting pair Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

MACAO - China. 1898 cover to Peking, franked 1a,4a, tied by Macau c.d.s. routed via Hong Kong, Shanghai 27/8 98 dollar chop, Peking with 'Customs' (removed) 4/9/98 in blue arrival. Yang 79,83. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

MACAO. 1900, 19 illustrated stationery cards all with provisional surcharge 1Avo-2Avos, mostly with added franking to Austria, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore and USA. Quality generally V.F. Very attractive assembly. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

MACAO. 1900-09, nice pair of postal stationery cards with different maritime cancellations, boxed PAQUEBOT to Canton (British arrival c.d.s.), German shipmail c.d.s. on illustrated Macao stationery card (light vertical fold). V.F. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1903 registered cover to Kiautschou, franked with of Provisional 6av / 5 a yellow, 25a. green,80 yellow green via HKG, Shanghai with Kiauchow bi-lingual arr.c.d.s., showing Registration in violet handstamp. Ex Burrus. Scott 119,122,123. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - China. 1903 registered red band cover to Tsingtau, franked Luis 18a/20r, 18a/100r & Carlos 2a.Provisorio, with 'R' Macau (China) boxed handstamp, routed via HKG and Shanghai, with Kiaochow c.d.s. arrival.Envelope slightly reduced at opening. Attractive usage. Yang 105,108,124. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - China. 1903 registered cover to Canton, franked with a pair 6a/10r green perf.11 1/2, 'R' Macau China handstamp. blue and Canton arr. c.d.s. VF ex Burrus. Yang 101. (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1910, King Carlos, 6a on 200r blue on blue, vertical bisect, on wrapper to Havre France, scarce commercially used. Scott 125a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

MACAO. 1911, Provisional issue 2 Avo. (vertically laid paper) on cover to Hong Kong, bearing Hong Kong 13.AUG.11 arrival c.d.s. Scarce & very attractive Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

MACAO. 1911, Provisional issue 1 Avo. (vertically laid paper) on picture postcard (Chinese village) sent to Hong Kong, despite some light stains, very attractive. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 250 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1913 registered cover to Canton, franked with pairs of Provisional 6av / 10 a green & 10a / 12 red lilac, with Canton bi-lingual & Registration handstamp. receivers. Ex Burrus. Scott 109,141. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1914, Ceres issue, used selection, including postal stationery cards (4), letter cards (4), reply paid stationery cards (4). Many with additional frankings to Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands. Extremely fine quality. Scarce group rarely offered. Viewing recommended. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1919 registered cover to Hong Kong, franked with 3x2A 'TAXA DE GUERRA' + 2A/6A thre on front and strip of three on reverse(last stamp slightly damaged prior application) Don Carlos I overprint "Republica" all cancelled by "Correio Central de Macau/1a. Seccao/R" hexagonal d.s., with black on salmon printed registration label. Although philatelically inspired cover. V.F. Purportedly the ONLY usage of WAR TAX issue on cover. Yang T1, 246. (Photo). Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.

MACAO. 1932 registered cover to Chicago, franked by 1911 16 a. blue and Ceres 1923 10 a. Pale grey blue pair tied by Macao datestamps (March 14). Reverse with Hong Kong transit and Chicago arrival (April 7). Ex Mayer. Scott 156, 222. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO - Hong Kong. 1943 stationery card sent to Hong Kong Stanley Internee Camp, with 2 stamps removed by military censor. Chinese censor mark alongside. Scarce and unusual. Ex. Mayer. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

MACAO. 1885-1935, very attractive accumulation, over 330 mint postal stationery cards, reply cards, letter cards housed in two albums with 35 pages. 60 different issues represented in average quantity of 5 per issue, 6 proofs, 11+ varieties. VF and rarely offered in excellent condition. Viewing recommended. ex Mayer. (Photo). Est. 750 - 900 CHF.