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Lot 741, China 1921 Air Post set on registered airmail cover Shanghai to Chung Wen Men

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Lot 741, China 1921 Air Post set on registered airmail cover Shanghai to Chung Wen Men Reverse of Lot 741, China 1921 Air Post set on registered airmail cover Shanghai to Chung Wen Men Lot 741 China 1921 (21 July), 15c to 90c Air Post set, registered cover to Chung Wen Men, used in combination with four Junk issues, tied by boxed “China First Airmail” cancellation, the Junk issues by “Shanghai 1 JUL 21” c.d.s., endorsed “FIRST FLIGHT / Air Mail”, next-day Peking arrival backstamp, some adhesions to back do not detract from this handsome and desirable cover, fine. Estimate C$600 (sold for C$1,949.00 including 17% buyer’s premium).

Lot 752, China 1945/49 group of mostly Pre-Revolutionary covers to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, sold for C$2,223

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Lot 752, China 1945/49 group of mostly Pre-Revolutionary covers to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, sold for C$2,223Lot 752, China 1945/49 group of mostly Pre-Revolutionary covers to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, sold for C$2,223Lot 752, China 1945/49 group of mostly Pre-Revolutionary covers to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, sold for C$2,223Lot 752 China, 1945/49, mostly Pre-Revolutionary group, of twenty one covers, most addressed to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, from various government departments in China, some with Diplomatic Mail notations or markings, some with some condition issues, but overall fine; from the “Armstrong Find.” Estimate C$250, sold for C$1,900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.Lot 752, China 1945/49 group of mostly Pre-Revolutionary covers to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, sold for C$2,223

Lot 405, China group of 44 covers mostly addressed to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, sold for C$1,462

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Lot 405, China group of 44 covers mostly addressed to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, sold for C$1,462Lot 405 China Group of 44 Covers Mostly from the Pre-Revolution Era, mostly addressed to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, Canada from various government departments in China, some with Diplomatic Mail notations or marking. We noted a 1978 cover to Hamilton Southam, of the newspaper empire and who was Chair of the National Arts Centre Board when the NAC was being constructed and opened in 1969. Some loose stamps (mint and used) are also included. From the Armstrong find and generally very good to fine. (See All Scans.) Estimate C$100, sold for C$1,250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 709, Group of Worldwide Covers/Cards from an old-time estate, sold for C$1,755

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Lot 709, Group of Worldwide Covers/Cards from an old-time estate, sold for C$1,755Lot 709 Group of Worldwide Covers/Cards from an Old Time Estate, mostly dating in the 1900s to 1940s era, we counted roughly 230 covers and cards, many addressed to the consignor in Montréal. This is a great source for the online reseller or dealer, as we noted many better countries (incl. some from China) also better frankings, postmarks, rates, first day covers, registered, censored, and more. See our online pictures for an idea. Estimate C$400, sold for C$1,500.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.