Lots 784-845
Other Asia

KOREA - Italian Ship Mail. 1903 picture postcard of sunken Russian ship "Sungary" at Chemulpo harbor, franked at the picture side with 2sn Korea 1900-01 issue tied by CHEMULPO*COREE c.d.s. At the address side Italian 1901 issue 3x2c+5c issue all cancelled by Italian ship "R.NAVE PUGLIA 10 LUG. 04" c.d.s. traveling at far East. Some natural climate toning. Extremely rare usage of Italian ship mail cancellations from Korea. Cert Raybaudi. (Photo). Est. 300 - 500 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Soviet Occupation. 1946, exceptionally scarce group of seven original first printing issue, highlighted by the 50ch carmine rose, small "50" Diamond Mountains value. Fresh & very fine no gum as issued, some lightly hinged. Seldom offered. Scott 1,2,2a,3,4,5a,5b; $4 075 (3 880 CHF). (Photo). Est. 600 - 800 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Soviet Occupation. 1946 General Kim Il Sung & Flag issue 50Ch brown, pin perforation, a pristine example of this very rare and seldom encountered stamp. Without gum as issued. Scott 6; $350 (330 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1946, Kim Il Sung University issue, 1m violet, very fine used, bottom margin with inscription. Fresh and very fine. Scarce stamp. Scott 17; $200 (190 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Soviet Occupation. 1948, First issue Liberation from Japan, 50ch rose-red, a highly attractive example of one of the rarest issues of North Korea. F.-V.F. used. Scott 12; $1 300 (1 240 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Soviet Occupation. 1948, Constitution issue, 50ch indigo and red, light corner cancellation, very fresh and beautifully centered. Scarce issue. Scott 13; $350 (330 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1949, 4th Anniversary issue, 1w red, green and blue (20 1/2x31mm) perforation 11, used. And very fine mint (no gum as issued) 1w red, green and turquoise (20x29 1/2mm) roulette. Both very fresh and well centered. Scarce pair in very fine condition. Scott 19-20; $2 175 (2 070 CHF). (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1952, Sixth Anniversary issue, scarce group of 11 values of original printings (missing 1w red flag type perf 10). Without gum as issued. F.-V.F. Scott 36-41a; $1 225 (1 170 CHF). (Photo). Est. 250 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1952, very attractive group of three different issues perforated and imperforate, mint. Without gum as issued. Scott 51-53a; $720 (690 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1953, Armistice and Victory issue, 10wn, perforated and imperforate, scarce stamps. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine. Scott 68, 68a; $575 (550 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1954, 5wn on 6wn red & blue, horizontal pair, left stamp with double surcharge, striking and rare unlisted variety. Without gum as issued. Very Fine. Scott 42 var. (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1954, 5wn on 6wn orange, neat, well struck corner cancellation fresh and very fine condition. A magnificent used example. Scott 43; $600 (570 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1954, 5wn on 6wn red and blue & orange, without gum as issued. Clean and attractive issue with fresh colours. Very Fine. Scott 42-43; $725 (690 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1954, Sixth Anniversary of the People's Army, 10wn dull red perforated and imperforate, original printing. Rare appearance. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine. Scott 73, 73a; $1 450 (1 380 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1954, National Young Activists Conference, superb perforated single stamp and imperforate pair genuine printing. O.g., never hinged. Scott 78; $1 500 (1 430 CHF). (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1955-56, Soviet Union Friendship Month imperforate 20wn (inscription below flag in two colours - unpriced by Scott) and 11th Anniversary Liberation imperforate pair. Scarce and attractive stamps. Without gum as issued. Very Fine. Scott 93c, 106a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1957,40th Anniversary of Russian Revolution set imperforate, in pairs, very fresh. Without gum as issued. Scott 119a-122a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1957, Russian Friendship Month, 10wn green, imperforate, pair. Without gum as issued. Very fresh. Scott 124a; $300 (290 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1957, Red Cross set imperforate, pairs. Without gum as issued. Very fresh. Scott 125a-127a; $360 (340 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1958, Korean Antiquities set imperforate, in marginal pairs, very fresh. Without gum as issued. Scott 128a-129a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1958, International Geophysical Year set imperforate, in pairs, very fresh. Without gum as issued. Scott 134a-137a; $400 (380 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1958, Tenth Anniversary of Korean People's Republic set imperforate, in pairs, very fresh. Without gum as issued. Scott 145a-149a; $1 380 (1 310 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1958, Farewell to Chinese People's Volunteers (2nd issue), 10wn imperforate, pair. Without gum as issued. Scott 150a; $480 (460 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1959, Korean Generals set imperforate, pairs. O.g., lightly hinged. Nice and fresh. Scott 157a-159a; $590 (560 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1959, Launch of Soviet Moon Rocket set imperforate, pairs. Without gum as issued. Nice and fresh. Scott 160a-161a; $720 (690 CHF). (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1959, Industrial Mechanization set of 6, imperforate, pairs. Without gum as issued. Nice and fresh. Scott 166a-171a; $1 290 (1 230 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1959, International Book Exhibition Leipzig set and souvenir sheet. In addition souvenir sheet with missing color - gray 10ch Korean Alphabet stamp variety (unpriced by Scott). Nice and scarce variety. Without gum as issued. Scott 176-179a. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1959, Great Perspectives - Production Targets complete set, imperforate, pairs. O.g. or without gum as issued. Nice and attractive. Scott 182a-192a; $1 080 (1 030 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1960, Anniversary of People's Army, single stamp and block of four. O.g., never hinged. Block of four at the bottom on reverse part of gum not applied - printer error. Scott 203; $1 000 (950 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1961, Centenary of Publication of " Teadongyojido" Map complete booklet, containing single stamp used with special commemorative cancellation and l.h block of four overprinted 5Ch on 1Ch Kim Jung Ho stamp. Nice and scarce as complete booklet. Scott 362; $710 for stamps (680 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1955-62, selection of imperforate SPECIMENS, singles, pairs and block of four all regular issues not mentioned in any catalogue. Mainly without gum as issued. Very attractive and unusual group of 9 stamps. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1948-55, Post Office Minister presentation book, with selection of better issues represented mainly imperforate & affixed on 26 pages with rice paper interleaving Rare and unusual. (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1946-62, stock book with very nice range of issues, mainly in mint condition, showing variety of papers and perforations as well reprints as reference material present. Singles, pairs & blocks of four all in fine-very fine condition. Some printing varieties as double impressions, colours partially missing. Some imperforate sets in pairs as 1961 Physical Culture day - not listed in catalogs. Scott $9 000+ (8 570 CHF). (Photo). Est. 1 000 - 2 000 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1952 air mail illustrated stationery card 5+5w red, uprated with 40w+20w early issues tied by Pyongyang c.d.s. Rare. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1953-54, nice group of four covers and picture postcard, bearing surcharged 5w/6w stamp in combination with other issues from Kusong and Manpo. Scarce and attractive group. (Photo). Est. 400 - 500 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 air mail postcard, franked with surcharged 5w/6w stamp, at the front pair of imperf 40w red all tied by native c.d.s. Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 registered air mail postcard from Chongjin, bearing 1952 Soldiers and Flag 20w dark blue imperforate marginal stamp with other issues, All tied by Korean Chongjin c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 registered air mail postcard, franked with pair of 70w (dividing lines in between) and surcharged 5w/6w. All tied by Korean Chongjin c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 registered illustrated stationery card 5+5w, uprated with different commemorative issues all tied by native Korean c.d.s. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 registered military illustrated cover, with early issues mixed franking all tied by Chongjin c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1954 registered illustrated stationery card 5+5w, uprated with 2x20w brown roulette 10 perf. tied by Chungtzin c.d.s., alongside Prague arrival c.d.s. Light disturbance at the left side. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1955, three very nice illustrated registered covers with mixed frankings, showing different rates to Czechoslovakia both originated from Chongjin. Scarce trio. (Photo). Est. 300 - 400 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1955 registered illustrated cover (electrification Light House) showing nice mixed franking of different issues applied front and back all tied by Pyongyang c.d.s. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1955 registered air mail cover, bearing 3x10w imperf Soldier and Flag issue in combination with other stamps all ttied by Gaisung c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Hungary. 1956 air mail cover to Hungary, franked on reverse with attractive combination of different issues (some early 1950/51 print) all tied by Pyongyang c.d.s. Nice cover. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Switzerland. 1956 registered cover originated from Panmunjom, franked with commemorative issues at the front, all tied by Kusong (inverted name of the city) c.d.s. Reverse shows Hyuongyang c.d.s. and Bern arrival. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956 air mail cover, bearing vertical pair of 40w Theatre issue in addition to Son-Felsen 2w imeprforated all tied by Pyongyang c.d.s. Nice and clean. (Photo). Est. 100 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956, beautiful air mail registered train illustrated cover, with mixed issues front and back (marginal perforated strip of three 10w) all tied by Chungjin c.d.s. Scarce. Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956 air mail registered illustrated cover, with mixed issues front and back (20w flag perforated strip of three) all tied by Chungjin c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956, beautiful air mail registered naval and aviation illustrated cover, with mixed issues front and back (marginal perforated x imperforate strip of four 1w) all tied by Chungjin c.d.s. Rare multiple on commercial cover. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956 air mail registered illustrated cover, franked on reverse with 3x20w Globe and Flag issued (one stamp with heavily misplaced perforation) in combination 5w red-brown and 2x40w imperf military medal. All cancelled by Pyongyang c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1956 illustrated cover, with imperforate strip of three 10w light blue + 20w perforated Flag issue + 70w dark-brown perf issue all tied by Chungjin c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1957 letter written at Chicon, bearing at the front 10w imperforate issue in combination with other commemorative issues all tied by native Korean c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Germany. 1957 air mail agriculture illustrated cover, mixed franking all tied by Kaesong c.d.s. Nice and clean cover. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1957 registered illustrated cover, with nice franking all tied by Korean Huichon c.d.s., on reverse Pyongyang transit. Attractive. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Switzerland. 1958 air mail cover, franked with early rare 50Ch blue (1948 issue) in combination with other commemorative stamps all tied by Kaesong c.d.s. On reverse stamps tied by transit Pyongyang c.d.s. Rare and attractive. (Photo). Est. 250 - 400 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Germany. 1958 air mail cover, with mixed issues front and back all tied by Hamhung c.d.s. Mi. 53NAB, 105B, 111B, 117/8B, 120B, 122B, 132C, 134B, 138B. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 150 - 200 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Czechoslovakia. 1958 registered air mail cover, bearing 1w red Red Cross imperf stamp in combination with 2w brown imperf pair, 20w Flag issue and 70w brown Li Su Dok issue. All tied by Kai Sung c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH) - Germany. 1958 air mail cover, with nice franking to Germany, with all stamps written at Songrim, transit Pyongyang c.d.s. (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

KOREA (NORTH). 1953-1958, beautiful small accumulation, including illustrated covers (3), postcards(5), air mail and registered covers (15) showing variety of postal rates to Czechoslovakia. Nice single, multiple and mixed franking combinations with commemorative stamps from this period. Good lot for specialist. Total 23 items. Viewing highly recommended. (Photo). Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.

KOREA (SOUTH). 1958, Tenth Anniversary of the Republic and Unesco souvenir sheets, o.g., never hinged. Very Fine. Michel Blocks 126-7; Euros1 000 (1 070 CHF). (Photo). Est. 250 - 300 CHF. (Michel: block 125-26)

KOREA (SOUTH). Post Office presentation book (39 pages) presented to E.Walff by Soon Gu Chey Chief, Korean delegation to XV Olympic Games at Helsinki. Book is with 4 pages with given information about some issues in Korean/English language and additional 39 pages with assorted stamps by date of issue and design. Very interesting and unusual rarely seen at the auctions. Scott No 69/173. (Photo). Est. 250 - 300 CHF.