Lot 1684
Hong Kong, 1859 Manila, P.I. to Concord, N.H. Envelope (nick at top and flap damage) bearing red oval "Russell & Sturgis Manila" (recorded as a forwarding agent by Webb and Rowe), manuscript "40" and Boston "45" due handstamp, red "London De 30 59" transit cds and "Boston Br. Pkt. Jan 17" receiving cds on reverse, small circular cut out on the reverse probably removing either Hong Kong or Singapore transit cds, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 1685 ()
Hong Kong, 1862, 96¢ brownish gray. Regummed, bold color, couple nibbed perfs at top, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 7 $4,000 for o.g.SG No. 7 £3,750 ($5,887).
Realized: $400
Lot 1686
Hong Kong, 1891, 2¢ Jubilee, broken "1" in "1891". O.g., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 66 var.SG No. 51c £850 ($1,334).
Realized: $250
Lot 1687
Hong Kong, 1903, $2 slate & scarlet. O.g., lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 82.SG No. 73 £300 ($471).
Realized: $220
Lot 1688
Hong Kong, 1903, $3 slate & dull blue. O.g., h.r., fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 83.SG No. 74 £350 ($550).
Realized: $300
Lot 1689
Hong Kong, 1903, $5 purple & blue green. O.g., small hinge remnant, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 84.SG No. 75 £500 ($785).
Realized: $400
Lot 1690
Hong Kong, 1903, $10 slate & orange on blue. O.g., lightly hinged, fresh and bright, F.-V.F. Scott No. 85.SG No. 76 £1,200 ($1,884).
Realized: $950
Lot 1691
Hong Kong, 1904-06, $10 slate & orange on blue chalk-surfaced paper. Fresh and beautifully centered, lightly "rubbed" on crown and top of head, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. 108 var.SG No. 90b £2,000 for hinged ($3,140).
Realized: $750
Lot 1692
Hong Kong, 1910, $2 carmine red & black. O.g., lightly hinged, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 105.SG No. 99 £325 ($510).
Realized: $230
Lot 1693
Hong Kong, 1912, $5 green & red on green. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 123.SG No. 115 £650 ($1,020).
Realized: $450