Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History

Japanese Occupation of China, The Magnificent Hong Kong Martyrs Overprinted For Use in the Japanese Occupied Areas Collection & Accumulation. The massive, highly specialized holding of many thousands of items, representing the lifetime work of Lee Hill Jr., renowned authority on the subject and former custodian of the famous Ma's catalog of China. Everything is arranged by the basic stamp value and includes detailed analysis of the basic stamp sizes, watermark and perf varieties, cancels, marginal marking, gum types etc. Includes coverage for the 6 district overprints as well as Meng Chiang and Hwa Peh half values, Fall of Singapore, 10th Anniversary of Manchukuo issues, as well as the Central China surcharges; This collection formed the listing basis for the last edition of the Ma's catalog and as such includes items beyond the scope of more basic catalogs. Very much a unique opportunity for the student or trader alike, a remarkable holding, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 50,000 - 60,000.