148
965
966
965
1941 (15 May) A WWII censored airmail cover from Swatow to New York, USA. Bearing SYS $1, $2 and $5 tied by bilingual
'SWATOW' rimmed dot cds, h/s 'A.V.2' in violet circle on front and back sides. 'AV2' used to be applied on the top envelop in a
batch of envelopes, very rare to have 'AV2' chopped on both sides, with 'Opened By Censor Hong Kong' censor seal attached, tied
by 'HONG KONG/19.5.41' on reverse, unique cover. Photo
HK$ 4,000 - 5,000
966
1941 A multiple censor air mail cover from Shanghai to French, bearing Martyrs 40c, 50c and SYS $5 tied by the bilingual
'SHANGHAI' cds, underneath double ring 'AIR.TRANSIT/6' in blue green chop, with 2 different 'Opened By Censor Hong Kong'
HK censor seal label and 'Controle' French censor seal label, tied by oval French censor chop in black. Photo
HK$ 3,500 - 4,000
967
968
967
1941 (10 Oct.) A FDC of 30th Anniv. of The Republic of China complete set of 10, reg. air mail to Hankow tied by bilingual
'HANKOW/11.10.31' arrival cds. With small part reg. receipt on back. Roughly opened at top but not affecting any stamps. Fine.
Photo
HK$ 400 - 500
968
1941 (9 Oct.) A censor from Shanghai reg. to Sweden, via USA, bearing various SYS and Martyrs stamps, total 14 stamps, tied
by bilingual 'SHANGHAI' rimmed dot cds, with 'Opened By Examiner 6179' and overstruck 'Ab' in black circle, h/s 'Passed By
Censor' in two black lines, fine. Photo
HK$ 3,000 - 4,000
969
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