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LIBERATED AREAS North China Liberated Area Ex 2001 2001 Chin-Ki-Lu-Yu Border Areas : 1942 Bird (shaded) 2c. and 10c. marginal examples, both with large sheet margin, unused, toned paper, very fine. Ex Lin Song. Yang NC156, NC158. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2004 2004 North China People s Post : 1949 (7 Aug.) part registered envelope from Peiping to Shiyachuang, bearing on reverse 1949 (Mar.-July) Peking surcharge $20 on 20c. apple green block of eight and $20 on 50c. vertical strip of four, envelope reduced at foot, fine usage. Yang NC335, NC348. HK$ 5,000-6,000 Ex 2002 2002 1944 Bird on Globe, values in dollars, $1 to $10 set of four unused, the $2 to $10 marginal ($10 with imprint), $1 few thin spots, $5 faint staining, otherwise fine to very fine. Yang NC183-NC186. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2005 Ex 2003 2003 1946 Bird on Globe, values in 10c. units 2 (20c.) to 100 ($10), set of six imperf. unused, very fine. Yang NC187-NC192. HK$ 3,500-4,500 2005 1949 (30 Sept.) envelope from Peking to Shanghai bearing 1949 Labour Day perf. 14 $20 to $100 (2 sets), light overall toning, very good usage. Yang NC370-NC374. 2006 1949 envelopes (2) from Peiping and Paoting to Peiping, bearing on reverse Hotseh surcharge $12 on perf. Chairman Mao $200 and other North China People s Post values, few stamp faults, pair of fine usages. Yang NC318, NC327, NC363, NC372.

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East China Liberated Area Northwest China Liberated Area 2010 Ex 2007 2007 Su-Wan Border Area : 1949 Nantung print Chairman Mao $100 to $5000 set of five in blocks of four (most marginal), unused, fine to very fine. Yang EC345-EC349. HK$ 7,000-9,000 2010 Sinkiang : 1949 Sinkiang handsurcharged People s Post on U.P.U. $1 marginal example, very fine unused, handstamp on reverse just shows through in margin. Yang NW94. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2008 2008 1949 Nantung print Chairman Mao $2000 green block of nine, variety printed on both sides with further pre-printing paper fold variety and printing void (on one side), unused, very fine. Yang EC349a var. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2009 Revenue Stamps : 1950-55 collection written up on pages comprising revenue documents with stamps (approx. 80 documents containing approximately 750 stamps) together with unused and used stamps (approx. 110) not on documents, many multiples and nice usages, fine to very fine. HK$ 16,000-20,000 2011 2011 1950 (24 Mar.) registered envelope (printed Shanghai Customs official envelope) from Tihwa to Peking (20.4) bearing on reverse 1949 (Oct.) Sinkiang surcharge $1 on Surface Mail Unit stamp block of seven plus additional eighth stamp, crumbled and 21mm. tear at top, fine usage of the stamp. Yang NW97. HK$ 20,000-25,000 5

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Northeast China 2012 1947 22nd Anniv. of Nanking Road Incident miniature sheet unused, some faint peripheral foxing, fine. Yang NE59M. 2018 1948 (Aug.) Kwantung Postal Service $50 on $4 yellow-green marginal example, unmounted mint (hinged in margin), fine to very fine. Yang AD36. 2013 2013 1947 22nd Anniv. of Nanking Road Incident miniature sheet, variety printed on both sides and missing colours on second side (red, red-brown and violet) and showing further varieties on the normal side 30c. and 50c. printed double, 10c. shifted with offset of $2 basic design (red-violet), unused, ink offset on second side and little peripheral offset on normal side, fine to very fine, a striking variety. Yang NE59Md var. HK$ 20,000-25,000 2014 1947 22nd Anniv. of Nanking Road Incident and 10th Anniv. Outbreak of War with Japan miniature sheets, unused, very fresh, War with Japan sheet tiny nick at foot, otherwise very fine. Yang NE59M, NE68M. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2015 1946-48 domestic envelopes (3), including 1946 envelope bearing Siman (Ximan) Area Pamianchang 5c. vertical pair and 1948 envelope bearing 1947 Chairman Mao 2nd print $500, fine to very fine. Yang NE92, NE148, NE320. 2016 1950 (23 May) registered envelope from Harbin to Shanghai bearing PRC Political Consultative Conference set of four for Northeast China, light overall toning. Yang C13-C16. HK$ 3,000-4,000 Port Arthur and Darien 2017 1947 (15 Sept.) Chinese Kwantung Postal Service $20 on 30f. buff corner marginal block of four, upper left stamp showing surcharge variety different style Tso character (short with thick strokes), very fine unmounted mint. Yang AD31. 2019 2019 1950 (26 Jan.) registered censored envelope from Darien to International Red Cross, Shanghai, bearing 1949 Production and Communication $5 and $10, 1st surcharge $50 on $5 and Stalin $20 tied by Darien bilingual c.d.s., showing violet framed registration h.s. and censor h.s in violet and red, very fine with a spectacular franking. Yang AD49, AD50, AD60, AD65. HK$ 30,000-40,000 Southwest China Liberated Area 2020 Southwest China People s Post : 1950 (30 May) envelope from China Inland Mission, Tushan to Hong Kong via Canton (15.6) bearing Southwest China People s Post P.L.A. Marching $20 (3) and $100, Liberation of Southwest $300 on $20 and PRC People s Political Consultative Conference $500, religious propaganda label on reverse, paper clip rust at left, fine mixed franking of Liberated Area and PRC General Issues stamps. Yang SW1, SW5, SW18, C12. 2021 Yunnan : 1950 Kunming overprint on Silver Yuan Unit stamps set of four, unused, overprinted rouletted Surface Mail Unit stamp repaired and Express Mail toned perf. tip, otherwise fine. Yang SW55-SW58. HK$ 8,000-10,000 7

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2022 1950 Kunming overprint on rouletted Surface Mail Silver Yuan Unit block of four, very fine and fresh unused. Yang SW55. 2023 1950 Kunming overprint on perf. 12½ Surface Mail Silver Yuan Unit horizontal pair, unused, fresh, fine to very fine. Yang SW56. Collection 2024 Small assembly of Liberated Areas and early PRC unused stamps, envelopes and cards, including Northeast China 1947 Nanking Road Incident miniature sheet and Northwest Liberated Area-Sinkiang 1949 handsurcharge on U.P.U. $1, mixed condition (25 stamps + 7 covers). General Issues Ex 2026 Ex 2027 2026 1949 Trade Union Conference $100 to $500 (C3), complete set in marginal blocks of ten from the lower right corner of the sheet with part imprint, very fine and very fresh unused without gum as issued, $500 couple trivial corner marginal bends. Yang C17-C19. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2027 1949 Trade Union Conference $100 to $500 (C3), complete set in marginal blocks of ten from the top of the sheet with part imprint, very fine and very fresh unused without gum as issued, $500 light marginal horizontal crease. Yang C17-C19. HK$ 2,500-3,000 Ex 2025 2025 1949 Trade Union Conference $100 to $500 (C3), complete set in marginal blocks of ten from the upper right corner of the sheet with sheet number and part imprint, very fine and very fresh unused without gum as issued, few trivial marginal bends. Yang C17-C19. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2028 2028 1949 Trade Union Conference (for Northeast China) $5000 to $35,000 (C3NE), complete set in marginal singles with sheet margin at top, fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C20- C22. HK$ 15,000-18,000 9

Ex 2032 Ex 2033 2032 1950 Surcharged on Northeast China $50 on 20c. to $400 on $300 basic set of 14, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang SC8-SC12, SC14, SC17-SC24. 2033 1950 Surcharged on Northeast China $50 on 20c. to $400 on $300 basic set of 14, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang SC8-SC12, SC14, SC17-SC24. 2029 2029 1950 Surcharged $800 in red on perf. 14 Unit Stamp block of four from the top left corner of the sheet, fine unused without gum as issued, light uniform toning; also a Silver Yuan Unit Stamp Domestic Ordinary for comparison. Yang SC5a. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2034 2035 2034 1950 Surcharged on Northeast China First Central print $100 on $10, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang SC15. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2030 2035 1950 Surcharged on Northeast China First Central print $100 on $10, fine to very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang SC15. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2030 1950 East China unissued Production $200 die proof (51 x 36mm.) in brown on wove paper, very fine. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2031 2031 1950 $20,000 on East China Production $10,000, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang SC7. HK$ 3,000-4,000 Ex 2036 2036 1950 Commemorating Inauguration of People s Republic $800 to $3000 (C4) and 1950 First Anniv. of Founding of People s Republic $100 to $2000 (C6), complete sets, fine to very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued (Founding $1000 light water stain). Yang C23-C26, C37-C41. HK$ 1,200-1,500 10

2041 1950 Tien An Men 3rd printing $100 to $2000 (R3), complete set of seven, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang R13-R19. HK$ 1,500-1,800 2042 1950 Tien An Men 3rd printing $200 horizontal strip of three from the left of the sheet, showing horizontal pre-printing paper fold, unused without gum as issued, with additional wrinkling at top, very fine, a striking variety, Yang R14 var. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2043 1950 Tien An Men 4th printing $100 to $5000 (R4), complete set of ten, fine to very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang R20-R29. HK$ 1,200-1,500 Ex 2037 2037 1950 First Anniv. of Founding of People s Republic $100 to $2000 (C6), complete set in marginal blocks of four, fine to very fine unused without gum as issued, $800 perf. splitting in margin. Yang C37-C41. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2038 1950 First Anniv. of Founding of People s Republic $800 complete sheet of 20, unused without gum as issued, folded once vertically, some tone spots, fine complete sheet. Yang C39. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2044 1951 registered envelope from East Germany to Hong Kong via Guangzhou (7.12) bearing East Germany 1951 Friendship with People s Republic set of three and other values, showing on reverse Received in damaged condition violet framed h.s., with Republic Received Broken Officially Sealed labels (9) at edges partially covering h.s. tied by Guangzhou c.d.s. (7.12), one adhesive with pre-application damage, some ageing, very nice officially sealed usage with the East German Chinarelated Friendship set. 2039 1950 (11 Dec.) airmail envelope (opened out for display) from a Catholic missionary, Huangyuan, Qinghai to Munich, Germany, bearing on front and reverse First Anniv. of Founding of People s Republic set of five (C6), Defend World Peace (1st series) set (C5), National Postal Conference set (with imprints) (C7) and other values, splitting along seam, popular and attractive usage with complete sets from Tibetan region of Qinghai. Ex 2045 Ex 2040 2040 1950 First Anniv. of Founding of People s Republic (for Northeast China) $1000 to $20,000 (C6NE), complete set of five, fine to very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang C42-C46. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2045 1952 Physical Exercise $400 complete set (S4) in se-tenant marginal blocks of four, a number with marginal sheet size inscription or sheet number, excellent colours, very fine and very fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S14-S53. HK$ 7,000-9,000 2046 1954 (30 June) envelope from Shanghai to Lyon, France, bearing on reverse 1953 Great Motherland (2nd series) $800 (2), 1953 Trade Union Congress $400 and Regular $200. Yang C102, S54, S56, R37. HK$ 1,000-1,200 11

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2047 1956 Scientists of Ancient China miniature sheet set of four, very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C33M. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2048 1956 Scientists of Ancient China miniature sheet set of four, very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C33M. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2055 1958 People s Heroes Monument miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, some faint soiling at right, fine. Yang C47M. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2049 1956 Scientists of Ancient China miniature sheet set of four, fine unused without gum as issued, one with small inclusion. Yang C33M. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2050 1956 Scientists of Ancient China miniature sheet set of four, one with small nick, otherwise very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C33M. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2051 1956 Scientists of Ancient China miniature sheet set of four, unused without gum as issued, light stains or inclusion, fine appearance. Yang C33M. HK$ 800-1,000 2056 2056 1958 Kuan Han Ching miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang C50M. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2052 1958 perforated essays for unadopted Flowers design stamp in blue, green and orange-red, ungummed and with sheet margin at top, very fine. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2057 2057 1958 Kuan Han Ching miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued, small natural inclusion. Yang C50M. HK$ 2,500-3,000 Ex 2053 2053 1958 Children 8f. (S18) set of four in blocks of four except the first 8f. (4-1) in two marginal horizontal pairs, very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang S115-S118. HK$ 7,000-9,000 2054 1958 People s Heroes Monument miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, corner crease, fine. Yang C47M. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2058 1958 Kuan Han Ching miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, fresh, some faint brown spots, fine to very fine. Yang C50M. 2059 1958 Kuan Han Ching miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, few small imperfections, fine to very fine. Yang C50M. 2060 1958 People s Heroes Monument and Kuan Han Ching miniature sheets, together with 1978 National Science Conference, Arts and Crafts, Highway Arch Bridges and Great Wall miniature sheets, fine to very fine used (c.t.o.). Yang C47M, C50M, J25M, T29M, T31M, T38M. 13

A Very Rare Set of the Unissued 1958 Students Union Congress with Incorrect Inscriptions 2061 1958 International Union of Students Congress 8f. and 22f., the rare errors showing wrong inscription, unused without gum as issued, deep rich colour, 8f. very fine, 22f. skillfully rebacked, fine appearance, a very rare set of unused examples of these important and popular rarities, with the 22f. being particularly rare. Yang C180a, C181a. HK$ 1,200,000-1,500,000 14

Ex 2062 2062 1959 PRC Anniv. (5th series) 20f. (C71), three singles (one with sheet margin at right), very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang C233. 2063 1959 PRC Anniv. (5th series) 20f. (C71) and Great Leap Forward (C58) first two values (the Yang-listed first day cover) cacheted first day covers from Beijing to Hong Kong, also 1956 Savings (S17) first day cover (without cachet), fine. Yang S112, S114, C190, C191, C233. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2064 1959 PRC Anniv. (5th series) 20f. (C71), PRC Anniv. (2nd series) (C68) and 1960 15th Anniv. of Liberation of Korea (C82) cacheted first day covers, fine to very fine. Yang C218- C221, C233, C273-C274. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2066 2066 1959 perforated essay with unadopted design showing woman in traditional costume with legend as to four-colour printing specimen, ungummed, fine to very fine. HK$ 5,000-6,000 Ex 2067 2067 1960 Goldfish (S38) 4f. to 8f., complete set of 12, unmounted mint (one 8f. (12-6) hinged), fresh, one 4f. (12-3) rounded corner, very fine. Yang S182-S193. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2065 2065 1959 perforated essay with unadopted design showing woman in traditional costume with legend as to four-colour printing specimen with sheet margin at foot, ungummed, fine to very fine. HK$ 5,000-6,000 Ex 2068 2068 1960 Goldfish (S38) 4f. to 8f., complete set of 12, mint or unmounted mint (except one 4f. (12-1) used), fresh, few disturbed gum, fine to very fine. Yang S182-S193. HK$ 1,200-1,500 Ex 2063 Ex 2064 15

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2069 1960 Goldfish (S38) 4f. to 8f., complete set of 12 on three cacheted first day covers, very fine. Yang S182-S193. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2075 2075 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C86M. HK$ 5,000-6,000 Ex 2070 2070 1960 Pig Breeding (S40) set of five in corner blocks of four, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S196-S200. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2076 Ex 2071 2071 1960 Chrysanthemums (S44) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 18, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S210-S227. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2072 1960 Chrysanthemums (S44) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 18, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, few with customary disturbed gum. Yang S210-S227. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2073 1960 Chrysanthemums (S44) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 18, unmounted mint, some with lightly yellowed gum in places from protective mounts, few gum bends, fine to very fine. Yang S210-S227. 2074 1960 Chrysanthemums (S44) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 18, unmounted mint, fresh, most with lightly yellowed gum in places from protective mounts, fine to very fine. Yang S210- S227. 2076 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, very fine unused without gum as issued. Yang C86M. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2077 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, faint mark at left, fine to very fine. Yang C86M. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2078 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, faint vertical bend, very fine appearance. Yang C86M. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2079 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, unused without gum as issued, paper clip wrinkle at top, otherwise very fine. Yang C86M. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2080 1961 26th World Table Tennis Championships miniature sheet, very fine used (c.t.o.). Yang C86M. HK$ 4,000-5,000 17

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2092 2081 1961 Pottery of Tang Dynasty (S46), 1971 Modern Beijing Opera (N1) and 1976 Five-year Plan (J8) complete sets, very fine unmounted mint. Yang S230-S237, N1-N6, J23-J38. 2082 1961 Rebirth of Tibetan People (S47) 4f. to 30f. complete set of five, unmounted mint, very fresh with white gum, extremely fine, 8f. tiny adherence on reverse mentioned for accuracy. Yang S238-S242. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2083 1961 Rebirth of Tibetan People (S47) 4f. to 30f. complete set of five, unmounted mint, 20f. foxed perf. tip, fine to very fine. Yang S238-S242. HK$ 800-1,000 2084 1962 Ancient China Scientists (C92) 4f. to 20f. complete set of eight with imprints, unused (dried or disturbed gum), fresh appearance, some light toning on reverse on a couple, fine to very fine. Yang C297-C304. HK$ 800-1,000 2085 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8, unmounted mint, strong gum, very fine. Yang C307-C314. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2086 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8, unmounted mint, 50f. small printing ink smear, fine to very fine. Yang C307-C314. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2087 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8, very fine used (c.t.o.). Yang C307-C314. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2088 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8, very fine used (c.t.o.). Yang C307-C314. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2089 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8 with imprint (except 4f. which has sheet number), also 4f. imprint corner block of nine, very fine and fresh used (c.t.o.). Yang C307-C314. 2090 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8 on two cacheted first day covers, fresh, corner crease affecting the 20f. and 50f., small scuff away from adhesives on other cover, otherwise very fine. Yang C307- C314. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2091 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8 on two cacheted first day covers, light soiling, fine. Yang C307-C314. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2092 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94) 4f. to 50f. complete perforated set of 8, used on 1962 (6 Oct.) registered airmail envelope from Shanghai to Hong Kong (10-11.10 arrival c.d.s. on reverse), envelope folded horizontally (not affecting stamps), fine to very fine scarce complete set usage just over a month after the 1 Sept. issuance of the last values of the set. The recipient was a member of the Abraham family, one of the prominent early Jewish families of Hong Kong. Yang C307- C314. HK$ 60,000-80,000 19

Ex 2093 2093 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8, good gum, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, 50f. tiny marginal split well away from design. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 30,000-40,000 Ex 2096 2096 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8, unmounted mint, fresh appearance, most with discolouration, 22f. 8mm. split in margin away from design, fine appearance. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 15,000-20,000 Ex 2094 2094 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8, good gum, very fine unmounted mint, 50f. uniformly faintly yellowed gum. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 30,000-40,000 Ex 2097 2097 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8, unmounted mint, fresh appearance, most with discolouration, 50f. some gum disturbance, fine appearance. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 15,000-20,000 Ex 2095 2095 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8, good gum, unmounted mint, fresh, 8f. Garden Dream slight discolouration and natural gum crease, 50f. tiny wrinkle, fine to very fine. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 30,000-40,000 20

Ex 2098 Ex 2099 2098 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8 in corner marginal singles (4f. with control number and one 8f. marginal but not from corner), mint (lightly hinged), some minor gum disturbance, 50f. lightly yellowed gum, fine to very fine. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 50,000-60,000 2099 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang (C94i) imperforate 4f. to 50f. complete set of 8 in horizontal pairs, unused, regummed, very fine and fresh appearance. Yang C307i-C314i. HK$ 60,000-80,000 2100 2100 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang miniature sheet, unmounted mint, brilliant fresh with rich colour on bright white paper, few small imperfections, extremely fine, a fabulous example of this of this iconic sheet. Yang C94M. HK$ 120,000-150,000 21

2101 2101 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang miniature sheet, unmounted mint, disturbed gum with few tiny brown spots on reverse, fine to very fine. Yang C94M. HK$ 80,000-100,000 2102 2103 2102 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang miniature sheet, used (c.t.o.) with original gum (disturbed), few short wrinkles, fine to very fine. Yang C94M. HK$ 40,000-50,000 2103 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang miniature sheet, used (c.t.o.), with backing paper affixed, fresh with rich colour, very fine. Yang C94M. HK$ 35,000-45,000 22

Ex 2104 2104 1963 Revolutionary Socialist Cuba (C97) 4f. to 10f., complete set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C319- C324. Ex 2109 2109 1963 Children s Day (S54i) imperf. 4f. to 20f., complete set of 12 with sheet margin at foot, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S267i-S278i. Ex 2105 Ex 2106 2105 1963 Revolutionary Socialist Cuba (C97) 4f. to 10f., complete set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C319- C324. 2106 1963 Revolutionary Socialist Cuba (C97) 4f. to 10f., complete set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, one 10f. (6-5) couple faint rust traces on reverse. Yang C319-C324. Ex 2110 Ex 2111 2110 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S285-S304. 2111 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S285-S304. Ex 2107 Ex 2108 2107 1963 Revolutionary Socialist Cuba (C97) 4f. to 10f., complete set of six, fine to very fine unmounted mint. Yang C319- C324. 2108 1963 Revolutionary Socialist Cuba (C97) 4f. to 10f., complete set of six, unmounted mint, fresh, both 8f. vertical bend and one couple short perfs., fine to very fine. Yang C319-C324. Ex 2112 Ex 2113 2112 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S285-S304. 2113 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S285-S304. 23

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2114 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, unused without gum as issued, fresh, few with some blunt perfs., fine to very fine. Yang S285-S304. 2115 1963 Butterflies (S56) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 20, unused without gum as issued, light soiling, hinge remnants on some, fine. Yang S285-S304. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2122 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, 30f. disturbed gum, 50f. light diagonal crease and small faint offset on face, fine to very fine. Yang S305-S320. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2123 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint (30f. hinged), few with disturbed gum or faint yellow spots on reverse, fine to very fine. Yang S305- S320. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2124 1964 (6 June) express airmail envelope from Peking to Paris (12.6) bearing on reverse 1961 Tang Dynasty Pottery 50f. vertical strip of three, 1963 Hwangshan Landscapes 20f. and Definitive 3f., resealed with adhesive tape on receipt in Paris, few stamp faults, fine usage. Yang S237, S371, R66. HK$ 800-1,000 Ex 2116 2116 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, bright colours, extremely fine and very fresh (with white gum). Yang S305-S320. HK$ 5,500-6,500 2117 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, bright colours, extremely fine and very fresh (with white gum). Yang S305-S320. HK$ 5,500-6,500 2118 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, very fine and very fresh (with white gum), one 4f. (16-1) horizontal bend. Yang S305-S320. HK$ 5,500-6,500 2125 1963 Giant Panda (S59, S59i) 8f. to 10f. perf. and imperf. sets, imperf. set in corner or marginal singles (one 8f. with sheet number), very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S330- S332, S330i-S332i. 2126 1963 Giant Panda (S59, S59i) 8f. to 10f. perf. and imperf. sets, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S330-S332, S330i- S332i. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2127 1963 Golden Hair Monkey (S60i) 8f. to 22f. imperf. set, fine to very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S333i-S335i. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2119 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, very fine and fresh, couple 4f. horizontal bend. Yang S305-S320. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2120 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, one 8f. (16-6) lightly yellowed gum, 50f. small gum disturbance, otherwise very fine. Yang S305-S320. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2121 1963 Hwang Shan Landscapes (S57) 4f. to 50f., complete set of 16, unmounted mint, one 8f. (16-6) toned gum, 20f. small inclusion, otherwise very fine. Yang S305-S320. HK$ 3,000-4,000 Ex 2128 Ex 2129 2128 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S336-S350. 2129 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S336-S350. 25

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2130 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, one 10f. tiny adherence on reverse. Yang S336-S350. 2131 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S336-S350. 2132 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15, unmounted mint, few with faintly yellowed gum in places, fine to very fine. Yang S336-S350. 2133 1964 Peonies (S61) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 15 in horizontal pairs, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, some inconsequential customary fingerprints on gum. Yang S336- S350. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2141 2141 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, extremely fine and fresh unmounted mint with brilliant white gum. Yang C106M. HK$ 15,000-20,000 2134 1964 Chinese Peonies miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S61M. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2135 1964 Chinese Peonies miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S61M. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2136 1964 Chinese Peonies miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued. Yang S61M. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2137 1964 Chinese Peonies miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unused without gum as issued, some faint offset on reverse. Yang S61M. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2142 2142 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, extremely fine and fresh unmounted mint with brilliant white gum. Yang C106M. HK$ 15,000-20,000 2138 1964 Chinese Peonies miniature sheet, very fine and fresh used (c.t.o.). Yang S61M. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2139 1964 Yin Dynasty Bronze Vessels (S63) set of eight in imprint singles, fine to very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S359-S366. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2140 1964 Yin Dynasty Bronze Vessels (S63) set of eight in complete sheets of 50, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S359- S366. HK$ 50,000-60,000 2143 2143 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unmounted mint with brilliant gum. Yang C106M. HK$ 15,000-20,000 27

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2144 2144 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, very fine and fresh unmounted mint with brilliant gum, faint corner bend, couple small imperfections mentioned for accuracy. Yang C106M. HK$ 15,000-20,000 2145 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, unmounted mint, fresh with good gum, peripheral wrinkling and edge fault at foot, very fine appearance. Yang C106M. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2146 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, mint (hinge remnants), fresh with brilliant gum, light corner crease and few small bends, fine to very fine. Yang C106M. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2147 1964 15th Anniv. of the People s Republic miniature sheet, unmounted mint with gum that has dried into the paper, fine to very fine, a few tiny surface imperfections. Yang C106M. HK$ 18,000-22,000 Ex 2151 2150 1964 Petroleum Industry (S67) 4f. to 20f., unmounted mint, fine to very fine. Yang S383-S387. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2151 1964 Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station (S68) 4f. to 20f., extremely fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S388-S391. 2152 1964 Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station (S68) 4f. to 20f., unmounted mint or mint (one 8f. (4-3) gum loss/adherence), otherwise very fine. Yang S388-S391. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2153 1964 Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station (S68) 4f. to 20f., very fine and fresh mint (hinge remnants). Yang S388-S391. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2154 1964 Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station (S68) 4f. to 20f. used on China Philatelic Company airmail first day cover to Germany, along with (on reverse) second set (less one 8f.) and Mei Lanfang perf. 10f., very fine. Yang C310, S388-S391. 2155 1965 Zunyi Conference (C109) set of three, unmounted mint, two stamps with margin, one with tiny ink mark on reverse, fine to very fine. Yang C350-C352. HK$ 800-1,000 Ex 2148 2148 1964 Petroleum Industry (S67) 4f. to 20f. complete set in marginal singles, extremely fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S383-S387. 2149 1964 Petroleum Industry (S67) 4f. to 20f., very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S383-S387. 2156 1965 Zunyi Conference (C109) set of three, unmounted mint, fresh, one (3-3) creased horizontally at foot, fine to very fine. Yang C350-C352. HK$ 800-1,000 2157 1965 Zunyi Conference (C109) set of three, unmounted mint, small faults, fine appearance; also included is very fine 1962 Ancient China Scientists (C92) set of eight unmounted mint. Yang C297-C304, C350-C352. HK$ 800-1,000 29

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2166 1966 1st Sports Meet of Asian Emerging Forces (C121) set of four, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C390-C393. Ex 2158 2158 1965 Jinggangshan Mountain (S73) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 8 in marginal singles with imprint, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, one (8-5) tiny corner perf. crease. Yang S418- S425. 2159 1965 Jinggangshan Mountain (S73) 4f. to 52f., complete set of 8 in corner marginal singles from the lower left of the sheet, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S418-S425. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2160 1965 People s Liberation Army (S74) set of 8, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S426-S433. 2161 1965 People s Liberation Army (S74) set of 8, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S426-S433. 2162 1965 People s Liberation Army (S74) set of 8, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang S426-S433. Ex 2163 2163 1965 2nd National Games (C116) 4f. to 43f., complete set of 11, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C370-C380. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2164 1965 2nd National Games (C116) 4f. to 43f., complete set of 11, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C370-C380. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2165 1965 2nd National Games (C116) 4f. to 43f., complete set of 11, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C370-C380. HK$ 2,500-3,000 Ex 2167 2167 1966 Lu Xun (C122) set of three in marginal blocks of four with imprint from the foot of the sheet, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C394-C396. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2168 1966 Lu Xun 8f. Lu Xun s Manuscript (C122: 3-3) and 1962 Support Algeria s Struggle set of two (S52), all in complete sheets of 50 and 1967 PRC Anniv. (W6) 8f. Chairman Mao Portrait part sheet of 15 with imprint and sheet number, unmounted mint, fresh, Lu Xun 8f. folded, some light corner and internal creasing affecting a few stamps, fine to very fine; Algeria sheets unfolded, some foxing on reverse, 8f. light horizontal bend across one row of stamps, fine to very fine; PRC Anniv. very fine. Yang S259-S260, C396, W37. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2169 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 2170 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 31

Ex 2176 2171 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 2172 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 2173 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 2174 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, marginal singles (except 6-4), fine to very fine unmounted mint. Yang C397-C402. 2175 1967 Liu Yingjun (C123) set of six, unmounted mint, fresh, one (6-6) rounded corner, 6-1 offset in margin on face, 6-5 offset on reverse, fine to very fine appearance. Yang C397-C402. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2176 1949-67 complete C and S series unused collection, with miniature sheets, including 1956 Ancient Scientists and 1958 People s Heroes Monument and Kuan Han Ching miniature sheets, 1959 PRC Anniv. (5th series), 1960 Goldfish, Pig Breeding, Chrysanthemums, 1961 Communist Party Anniv., Rebirth of Tibetan People, 1962 Support Heroic Cuba, Mei Lanfang perf. and imperf. sets and miniature sheet (10mm. improved surface crack/crease), 1963 Butterflies, Revolutionary Socialist Cuba, Children s Day imperf., Hwang Shan Landscapes, Giant Panda perf. and imperf., Golden Hair Monkey perf. and imperf., 1964 Peonies and miniature sheet, PRC 15th Anniv. se-tenant strip and miniature sheet (whitened to reduce staining), Petroleum Industry, Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station, 1965 Zunyi Conference, 2nd National Games, Jinggangshan Mountain, People s Liberation Army, 1966 New Industrial Products, First Sports Meet, Lu Xun, and 1967 Liu Yingjun, the earliest issues are represented by the later reprints and do not include the Northeast issues, mixed condition, some faults, some gummed issues (including some specifically listed above) without original gum or with dried gum, overall fine appearance, inspection required. HK$ 200,000-250,000 32

W Series 2177 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, the two se-tenant strips of five in complete folded sheets of 40 and the Chairman Mao 8f. single in horizontal strip of ten with imprint from the bottom of the sheet, unmounted mint, the sheets with vivid colours on bright white paper and bright gold on the gold frame strip, red frame sheet some yellowing on reverse mainly along central vertical perfs. and three stamps and bottom margin panel bordering them, gold sheet one stamp bend, a very fine and rare set of sheets of the two se-tenant strips, the 8f. single stamp strip fine, folded once and with some customary toning. Yang W1- W11. HK$ 350,000-450,000 33

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2184 2178 1973 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. and two marginal setenant strips of five (red frame strip from upper left corner with imprint and sheet number), unmounted mint, fresh, gold strip folded with brilliant gold, red strip unfolded, very fine. Yang W1-W11. HK$ 20,000-25,000 2179 1973 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. and two folded setenant strips of five (red frame strip with imprint and sheet number), mint (lightly hinged, red frame strip hinged only in margin), fresh, bright gold with only slightest trace of tarnish, red strip couple trivial marginal bends or creases, very fine. Yang W1-W11. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2180 1973 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. with margin at foot and two unfolded marginal se-tenant strips of five from the lower left corner of the sheet with imprint, unmounted mint, good gold with slight uniform tarnish, gold strip marginal corner crease and short bend in one stamp, very fine. Yang W1-W11. HK$ 20,000-25,000 2181 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. single and two folded se-tenant strips of five, used (c.t.o.), tarnished gold, few small faint tone spots on reverse, fine. Yang W1-W11. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2182 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. single and the red frame and gold frame stamps each in two pairs and a single, used (c.t.o.), bright tarnished gold, fine to very fine. Yang W1- W11. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2183 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) set of 11, comprising Chairman Mao 8f. single and the red frame and gold frame stamps each in two pairs and a single, used (c.t.o.), bright tarnished gold, fine to very fine. Yang W1- W11. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2184 1967 Long Live Invincible Chairman Mao s Thoughts (W1) complete set on pair of China Philatelic Company airmail printed matter first day covers, comprising 8f. red frame strip of five on airmail first day cover from Peking to Argentina and 8f. single stamp and gold frame strip of four plus fifth stamp single on airmail first day cover from Peking to Paris, latter with good gold and couple tiny stamp faults, fine and rare pair of first day usages. Yang W1-W11. HK$ 40,000-50,000 2185 1967 (21 Apr.) China Philatelic Company airmail printed matter envelope from Beijing to Hanoi (24.4) bearing Mao Thoughts (W1) 8f. Chairman Mao single stamp and 8f. gold frame se-tenant strip of five, gold on the strip tarnished as to be expected for an actual postal usage, very fine and appealing second day of use. Yang W1, W7-W11. Ex Ng Siong Tee. HK$ 18,000-22,000 Ex 2186 2186 1967 Our Great Teacher (W2) set of 8, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W12-W19. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2187 1967 Our Great Teacher (W2) set of 8, unmounted mint, 8f. Chairman Mao and Lin Piao some light yellowing mainly on reverse, very fine. Yang W12-W19. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2188 1967 Our Great Teacher (W2) set of 8, very fine and fresh mint (hinge remnants). Yang W12-W19. HK$ 4,000-5,000 35

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2189 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao Text in complete folded sheet of 25, unmounted mint, fresh, some bends in top margin, fine to very fine. Yang W12. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2194 2190 2190 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao with Red Guards in complete unfolded sheet of 25, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W15. HK$ 15,000-18,000 2191 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao vertical format in complete unfolded sheet of 28, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, 2mm. split in extreme left margin mentioned for accuracy. Yang W16. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2192 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao and Lin Piao in complete unfolded sheet of 28, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W17. HK$ 15,000-18,000 2193 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao horizontal format in complete unfolded sheet of 28, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W18. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2194 1967 Our Great Teacher 10f. Chairman Mao and Lin Piao in complete folded sheet of 28, unmounted mint, fresh, bends and light creasing in top margin, fine to very fine. Yang W19. HK$ 25,000-30,000 2195 1967 Our Great Teacher 8f. Chairman Mao vertical format and 8f. horizontal format, used on separate 1967 (Dec.) envelopes (with printed lyrics) within Hunan Province, the vertical stamp creasing, fine and attractive usages. Yang W16, W18. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2196 1968 (12 Feb.) envelope from Suzhou to Anhui, bearing on reverse Our Great Teacher (W2) 10f., showing on front Postage Due/To Collect/Suzhou oval h.s. with 6 fen inserted by hand, envelope opened out for display and a little crumpled affecting stamp, most desirable and unusual usage with Postage Due charged and no fine imposed (16 fen double letter rate with 10 fen paid in postage and the other 6 fen made up by postage due). Ex Ng Siong Tee. Yang W19. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2197 1968 (8 May) Taiyuan registered local printed matter rate envelope, bearing on reverse Our Great Teacher (W2) 10f. and 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W7) 4f., slightly reduced at foot, fine and scarce usage (1½ fen local printed matter + 12 fen registration, with ½ fen overpayment). Ex Ng Siong Tee. Yang W19, W23. HK$ 6,000-8,000 37

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Ex 2198 Ex 2199 Ex 2200 Ex 2201 2198 1967 25th Anniv. of Talks on Literature and Art (W3) set of three, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W20-W22. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2199 1967 25th Anniv. of Talks on Literature and Art (W3) set of three, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W20-W22. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2200 1967 25th Anniv. of Talks on Literature and Art (W3) set of three, unmounted mint, few faint yellow spots on reverse of 5-line Text stamp, fine to very fine. Yang W20-W22. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2201 1967 25th Anniv. of Talks on Literature and Art (W3) set of three, very fine and fresh mint (lightly hinged). Yang W20- W22. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2205 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five, unmounted mint, few with faint yellowing mainly on reverse, fine to very fine (8f. very fine). Yang W23-W27. 2206 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five, unmounted mint, fresh, 8f. short perf., fine to very fine. Yang W23-W27. HK$ 1,200-1,500 2207 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five with sheet margin at foot, unmounted mint, fresh, 8f. small printer s ink smear in couple bottom perfs., fine to very fine. Yang W23-W27. 2208 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. and 8f. singles, and 35f. to 52f. horizontal marginal pairs, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W23-W27. 2209 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f., 35f., 43f. and 52f., each in a complete sheet of 70, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, each folded once horizontally, 4f. some marginal bends/creasing. Yang W23, W25-W27. HK$ 20,000-25,000 Ex 2202 Ex 2203 2202 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W23- W27. 2203 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W23- W27. 2204 1967 Long Live to Chairman Mao (W4) 4f. to 52f., complete set of five, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W23- W27. Ex 2210 2210 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) complete set of 9, 1st series six stamps with left margins (most with part control number), very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W28- W36. HK$ 4,000-5,000 39

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2211 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) complete set of 9, unmounted mint, couple with faint soiling, fine to very fine. Yang W28-W36. HK$ 2,500-3,000 2212 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) complete set of 9, unmounted mint, most with yellowed or disturbed gum, fine. Yang W28-W36. 2213 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art (W5) complete set of 9, unmounted mint (1st series) or mint (lightly hinged: 2nd series), fresh, 8f. Shajiabang (Orchestra) creased, fine to very fine. Yang W28-W36. Ex 2220 2220 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) complete set of 14, fine to very fine unmounted mint (couple trivial tiny adherences on 8f. Snow ). Yang W39-W52. HK$ 15,000-20,000 2214 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art (1st series) set of 6, three unmounted mint sets and 2 used (c.t.o.) sets, fresh, one mint 8f. White Tiger Regiment repaired corner, few other faults, generally fine to very fine. Yang W28-W33. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2215 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art 8f. Chairman Mao and Procession in complete unfolded sheet of 25, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, trivial small marginal nick at top. Yang W28. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2216 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art 8f. Shajiabang (Orchestra) in complete unfolded sheet of 28, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, some inconsequential wrinkling at staple holes in top margin. Yang W36. HK$ 6,000-8,000 Ex 2221 2221 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) complete set of 14, unmounted mint, fresh, 8f. Snow few ink soaked perf. tips, few tiny corner perf. creases, fine to very fine (8f. Huichang very fine and sound). Yang W39-W52. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2217 1969 (30 Mar.) envelope from Guangzhou to Hong Kong bearing Revolutionary Literature and Art 8f. Red Detachment of Women, fine to very fine. Ex Ng Siong Tee. Yang W34. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2218 1967 PRC Anniv. set of two (W6) in complete sheets of 25, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, 8f. Chairman Mao with People of the World sheet folded once, other sheet unfolded. Yang W37-W38. HK$ 40,000-50,000 2219 1968 (1 Mar.) illustrated soldier s envelope to Shanghai bearing PRC Anniv. 8f. Chairman Mao Portrait, cancelled by Heilongjiang c.d.s., showing Document No. 186 for special attention framed h.s. in violet adjacent, with sender s handwritten notation on reverse conveying the hardship of this tumultuous historical period, envelope a little reduced at left, nevertheless an interesting usage. Ex Ng Siong Tee. Yang W37. HK$ 1,200-1,500 Ex 2222 2222 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) complete set of 14, fine to very fine unmounted mint, some faint yellow or brown spots on reverse on few stamps. Yang W39-W52. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2223 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 2nd series 8f. Huichang, 8f. Capture of Nanjing and 10f. Changsha, two singles each, generally very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W42- W44. HK$ 10,000-12,000 41

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2229 2230 2224 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 10f. Chairman Mao at Writing in complete sheet of 28, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, sheet folded once horizontally (with a few split perfs.). Yang W39. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2225 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 10f. Changsha in complete unfolded sheet of 35, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W44. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2229 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 10f. Reply to Kuo Moro in complete unfolded sheet of 35, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W52. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2230 1967 Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman 8f. (W8) in complete unfolded sheet of 70, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W53. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2226 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 4f. The Long March in complete sheet of 45, unmounted mint, sheet folded once horizontally, few bends/creases mainly in margins affecting only a few stamps, fine to very fine. Yang W45. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2227 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 4f. Mountain Liupan in complete sheet of 45, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, sheet folded once horizontally. Yang W46. HK$ 8,000-10,000 2228 1967 Poems of Chairman Mao 8f. Snow in complete unfolded sheet of 50, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W48. HK$ 20,000-25,000 Ex 2231 2231 1968 Anti-American Declaration (W9) 8f. (3), fine to very fine and fresh unmounted mint, one with tiny corner perf. crease. Yang W54. HK$ 2,800-3,200 43

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2232 2232 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete unfolded se-tenant strip of five, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W55-W59. HK$ 25,000-30,000 2233 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete folded setenant strip of five, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W55-W59. HK$ 20,000-25,000 2234 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete folded se-tenant strip of five, unmounted mint, small adherence on reverse, fresh, small perf. fault at top, very fine appearance. Yang W55-W59. HK$ 15,000-20,000 2235 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete unfolded se-tenant strip of five, very fine and fresh used (c.t.o.). Yang W55-W59. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2239 1968 Lin Bao Inscription 8f. (W11) block of thirty (3 x 10) from the left of the sheet with margins at foot and side showing imprint and control number, folded once horizontally, unmounted mint, few faint fox spots on reverse, fine to very fine; also very fine unmounted mint block of 20 (2 x 10) showing margins at top and foot, corner crease affecting one stamp. Yang W60. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2240 1968 Chairman Mao Goes to Anyuan (W12) 8f. (3), very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W61. HK$ 1,800-2,200 2241 1968 Chairman Mao s Instruction (W13) 8f. in marginal block of 12, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, folded once, few corner vertical bends in extreme upper right stamp. Yang W62. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2236 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete unfolded se-tenant strip of five with sheet margin at right, very fine and fresh used (c.t.o.). Yang W55-W59. HK$ 10,000-12,000 2237 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao (W10), complete set of five in singles, used (c.t.o.), bright colours, fresh, few short bends, very fine. Yang W55-W59. HK$ 5,000-6,000 2238 1968 (27 July) China Philatelic Company printed matter airmail envelope from Beijing to England, bearing Directives of Chairman Mao 8f. (3) and on reverse Revolutionary Literature and Art 8f. (2), one Directives light pre-application corner crease, very fine, used seven days after the 20 July issuance of the Directives stamps (39 fen double-weight airmail international printed matter rate overpaid by 1 fen). Yang W31, W33, W55, W56. HK$ 80,000-100,000 2238 45

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The Magnificent Unissued Victory Stamp on Cover 2242 1968 Great Victory of Cultural Revolution 8f. Chairman Mao and Lin Biao before victory celebration in countryside, tied by Hebei/Shijiazhuang c.d.s. on 1968 (16 Oct.) envelope to Peking (18.10), stamp with surface fault at right of little consequence on this immense rarity on cover, envelope folded vertically at center (away from stamp) with few short peripheral tears at foot, fine usage of this great rarity of the Cultural Revolution. Yang W82. HK$ 1,800,000-2,200,000 The post office at Hebei had already begun selling stamps prior to the official issuance date and before the order was given to cancel the issue and return the stamps to Beijing. An outstanding and extremely rare proper postal usage of this Treasure of the Cultural Revolution. Auction Record Treasure Hunter (Hong Kong), 9.12.89, lot 1206 47

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Ex 2251 Ex 2244 2243 1968 receipts (2) from a provincial revolutionary committee for stamps, including one for 125,000 copies of the Whole Country is Red 8f., nice collateral documents for a Cultural Revolution collection or for the Whole Country is Red stamp. HK$ 1,000-1,200 2244 1969 Intellectual Youths in Countryside (W18) set of four in complete folded sheets of 50, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang W71-W74. HK$ 12,000-15,000 2245 1970 Revolutionary Youth 8f. (W21) corner block of 14 with imprint and control number, unmounted mint, fresh, folded once vertically, split perfs. along few vertical rows, fine to very fine. Yang W81. 2246 1970 Revolutionary Youth 8f. (W21) in complete unfolded sheet of 50, very fine and fresh unmounted mint, small marginal tear at top and couple split perfs. in left margin. Yang W81. HK$ 6,000-8,000 2247 Selections : 1967-68 W unmounted mint series selection, comprising 1967 18th Anniv. of PRC (W6), 1967 Sailing the Sea Depends on Helmsman (W8), 1968 Anti-American Declaration (W9), Lin Bao Inscription (W11), Chairman Mao Goes to Anyuan (W12) and Chairman Mao s Instruction (W13), Anti-American Declaration few faint yellow spots on reverse, fine to very fine. HK$ 3,000-4,000 2248 1967-70 W series unmounted mint selection, including 1967 18th Anniv. of PRC (W6), Poems of Chairman Mao (W7) set (less 8f. Huichang ), 1968 Anti-American Declaration (W9), Chairman Mao Goes to Anyuan (W12), Chairman Mao s Instruction (W13), and 1969 Piano Music (W19), very fine and fresh (35+). HK$ 8,000-10,000 2249 1969-70 envelopes (4) and parcel receipt bearing Red Lantern Piano Music (W17) or Intellectual Youths in Countryside (W18) frankings, the Red Lantern envelope with stamp fallen off in transit and Found in this Condition violet h.s., a very interesting selection, fine to very fine. Most ex Ng Siong Tee. Later Issues 2250 1971 Modern Beijing Opera (N1) set of six in corner blocks of four from the upper right of the sheet (three with control numbers), very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang N1-N6. HK$ 4,000-5,000 2251 1971 Modern Beijing Opera (N1) set of six in complete sheets of 40, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang N1-N6. HK$ 30,000-40,000 2252 1971 Paris Commune (N3) set of four in marginal singles, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang N8-N11. HK$ 1,800-2,200 2253 1971 Paris Commune (N3) set of four in corner marginal singles, except 22f. with only sheet margin at foot, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang N8-N11. HK$ 1,800-2,200 2254 1971 Paris Commune (N3) set of four, very fine and fresh unmounted mint. Yang N8-N11. HK$ 1,800-2,200 49

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