Lot 1591
1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $1 red & pale rose, full o.g., rich colors, Very Fine; with 2018 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 158 $400.
Realized: $230
Lot 1593
China, 1931 China to Chicago Ill. via Hong Kong "Paquebot", orange cover bearing 7c violet (209) pair and single, and 1c on 3c blue green (289) strip of four, all tied by strikes of framed "Paquebot" handstamp, matching "Hong Kong, 28 Jul 31" cds with preprinted address to Chicago Ill., Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180
Lot 1594
China, 1941, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, New York printing, ½¢-50¢ issues, red "Specimen" overprint, set of 11 different with security punches, right margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 449S-459S Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 1595 ()
Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon, 3ca red brown, official reprint, without gum, large margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine; signed Holcombe.Scott No. 35a $150.
Realized: $60
Lot 1596
French Offices in Hoi Hao, 1901, 2c-50c First Issues, complete run of eleven value plus additional 2c on unaddressed hand-back cover, all tied by "Hoi Hao, Ile De Hainam, 5 Mai, 02" cds's, Very Fine.Scott No. 2-12 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150