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1913 (6 May) cover from Shunking to Shanghai, f.w. on front Statistical Dept. "ROC" opt. on CIP Coiling Dragon 1c and Waterlow & Sons "ROC" opt. on CIP Coiling Dragon 2c, tied by Shunking 6.5.1913 cds, on reverse with Wanhsien 8.5.1913 cds and SHANGHAI 19 MAY 13 bisected bilingual dater, fne. Photo

HK$ 1,100 - 1,200 1135

1913 (20 May) Cover to USA, franked on reverse with Republic issue 10c, tied by Hankow bilingual cds, Hankow bilingual bisected cds alongside, both dated 20 May, transit via Shanghai and Shanghai I.J.P.O., both dated 23 May 1913, light even toning. Photo

HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 1136

1913 (25 May) Opened out cover to Philippines, franked on reverse with Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (Revolution issue) 1c, Yuan Shih-Kai (Republic issue) 1c & 20c, tied by Tientsin bilingual bisected cds dated 25 MAY 13, cover tattered and repaired. Photo

HK$ 800 - 1,000 1137

1913 (12 June) Cover to Germany, franked on front with Revolution issue 10c, tied by Shasi bilingual bisected cds dated 12 JUN 13, on reverse with similar cds, Hankow & Moukden unclear bilingual bisected cds's, both dated 18 Jun, fne. Photo

HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 1138

1913 (14 June)Arare Japanese 1 1/2 sen slate with printed 'China' stationery pc to Italy. Bearing ROC overprint on CIP Coiling Dragon 4c red, tied by faint bilingual FENTIEN cds, alongside biliungual MOUKDEN 14 Jun 13 transit, PALERMO/DISTRIBUZIONE/27.6.13 arrival cds. Photo

HK$ 7,000 - 8,000 1139

1913 (1 July) coloured picture postcard (depicting "500 Genii Temple") sent to Tonkin, f.w. on picture side Waterlow & Sons "ROC" opt. on CIP Coiling Dragon 2c green, vertical pair, tied by SHAMEEN 1 JUL 13 bisected bilingual dater, on front with "Box Postman/No. 7" circular handstamp, fne. Photo

HK$ 500 - 800

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1913 (29 Oct.) red band cover from Kalgan to Peking, f.w. on reverse Waterlow & Sons "ROC" opt. in red on CIP Coiling Dragon 1c and 2c, tied by Chihli Kalgan 2 cds's, on front with same cds, light age toning. Photo

HK$ 1,200 - 1,400 1141

1913 (11Dec.)Multicolored illustrated cover fromShansi Province to Germany franked with 10c Waterlow with London ‘Republic’ overprint tied byANYI cds. Indistinct transit cds at left, Hankow and Moukden bisected-circle transit bkstps. Interesting and rare routing. Photo

HK$ 3,500 - 4,000 1142

1914-19 First Peking Junks, 4c scarlet x 4, all used with large partial strikes of (Hung Hsien) Yuan Nian (First year) cds's, one damaged at top, others fne. Photo

HK$ 400 - 500 1143

1914 (11 May) registered local cover f.w. on front Statistical Dept. "ROC" opt. in red on CIP Coiling Dragons, 3c, horizontal gutter pair, tied by two TIENTSIN 11 MAY 14 bisected bilingual daters, a rectangular "TIENTSIN (CHINA) R No…." registration handstamp at lower left, light age toning. Photo

HK$ 1,500 - 2,000 1144

1914 (10 June) picture postcard fromTsinshih to England, f.w. Statistical Dept. "ROC" opt. on CIP Coiling Dragon 1c and London Junk 3c, tied by Hunan Tsinshih cds, HANKOW & HARBIN bisected bilingual transit cds's and arrival cds, very light age toning. Photo

HK$ 800 - 1,000 1145

1914 (13 June) cover from Taichow to Wutai, f.w. London Junk 3c, tied by Taichow cds, on reverse with Shansi Sinhsien cds, Shansi Tungyeh cds, also a boxed "Letter Box Mail" handstamp alongside, damaged along all edges. Photo

HK$ 600 - 800