Two early illustrated postcards of Chinese historical figures,(1) “Confucius by a Chinese Artist,”, depicting Confucius seated in a carriage drawn by an attendant, with English biographical text beneath.
(2) “支那元祖忽必烈,” Japanese issue, showing a portrait of Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan dynasty, in formal robes.
兩枚中國歷史人物題材早期圖像明信片，內容包括：
(1) “Confucius by a Chinese Artist”，圖標孔子乘車由僕人拉行，附英文生平介紹。
(2) 「支那元祖忽必烈...
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c.1910s–1920s a pair of picture postcards depicting portraits of Ming founder Emperor Taizu (Hongwu) and Empress Ma,the first hand-colored on plain card, the second printed photographically. An uncommon duo showing the early Ming imperial couple, produced for educational or historical souvenir purposes.
約1910年至1920年代明太祖朱元璋與馬皇后肖像明信片一對，一為手工彩繪於素卡上，另一為黑白照相版。為紀錄明代開國帝後之早期出版物，具有歷史及教育意義，保存良好。
c.1900s a group of five foreign-issued Qing Court Postcards,depicting scenes of the late Qing imperial court, including portraits of the Empress Dowager Cixi and the Empress seated in state, and formal audiences of the Emperor granting receptions to foreign representatives. Finely printed in monochrome and color-tinted formats. An attractive and historically significant assemblage of early 20th-century European-issued postcards illustrating...
A group of six foreign-diplomatic and Qing court postcards, c.1900s,including views of the German Consul and staff with a Qing official at Itschang (Yichang), audience scenes before the Emperor, court ceremonies at Jung-ho-kung (Beijing Lama Temple), and imperial guards in full uniform. Several with printed German captions, one hand-annotated in ink, all unused.
約1900年代清廷與外國外交題材明信片一組，共六枚，內容包括宜昌德國領事與清官合影、皇帝召見外使場面、北京雍和宮朝賀儀式及宮廷衛士服飾照等，...
Early 1900s a pair of foreign-issued Qing Emperor Portrait Postcards,depicting the Guangxu Emperor and the Xianfeng Emperor respectively, finely produced early European-issued portrait postcards of Qing rulers.
約1900年代外國發行清朝皇帝肖像明信片兩枚，分別為光緒皇帝與鹹豐皇帝肖像。均為早期歐洲發行清代帝王肖像明信片，印製精美，極具時代風貌。
c.1900s The Late Empress Dowager Ise Hsi of China picture postcard,depicting the Empress Dowager Cixi (慈禧太后) in full imperial regalia within the palace interior, holding a mirror and fan, with elaborate furniture and floral arrangements. Captioned “The Late Empress Dowager Ise Hsi of China” and numbered “181” at foot. Reverse multilingual “Carte Postale” back, unused. A scarce contemporary portrait of the most powerful woman of late Imperial...
c.1908 Postcard of the Empress Dowager Cixi (慈禧太后),depicting the Empress seated in full court attire holding a fan, printed in monochrome tone, titled “Empress Dowager of China.” A finely printed commemorative postcard issued shortly after her death, of strong historical interest.
約1908年慈禧太后肖像明信片，示其身著華麗朝服、手持摺扇坐像，單色印製，上題「Empress Dowager of China」。為慈禧崩逝後發行之紀念性明信片，印製精美，具有重要歷史與藝術價值。
c.1900s “Tien Chang Ho, Peking” postcard depicting Qing court ladies,showing a group of palace ladies in formal attire surrounding the Empress Dowager seated at center, finely composed studio scene. A scarce early postcard illustrating Qing court costume and ceremony.
約1900年代「天昌號」北京發行清宮仕女主題明信片一枚，畫面示慈溪太后居中而坐，周圍侍立宮女，構圖精緻，展現清末宮廷服飾風貌。為清末罕見宮廷題材明信片。
c.1900s a group of three hand-tinted lithographic Qing Imperial Family Postcards,depicting scenes of the Qing imperial court, respectively showing portraits of the princes of the blood, the Empress Dowager and Emperor with royal family members, and the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor. Finely produced early foreign-issued color postcards featuring Qing court themes.
約1900年代清朝皇室題材彩色石版明信片三枚，主題分別描繪清宮宗室王公合影、皇太后與皇帝暨宗室成員合影，...
c.1910s a group of three postcards depicting the young Emperor Puyi (溥儀), his father and brother,including views of the infant emperor and his younger brother in palace settings, one hand-tinted and another inscribed “The Baby Occupant of the Dragon Throne.” Printed in monochrome and color-tinted formats, each showing early foreign-issued portrait scenes of the last Qing emperor. A scarce trio illustrating the childhood of Emperor Puyi,...
c.1900s a group of two Qing Dynasty postcards,one depicting Emperor Guangxu (光緒帝) with handwritten French annotation, the other showing portraits of Qing imperial family members including Empress Dowager Cixi and the Emperor (trimmed small). Both early foreign-issued portrait postcards featuring late Qing court figures.
約1900年代清代人物明信片兩枚，其一為光緒帝肖像並附法文手寫註記，另一為清宮帝後及宗親合影像（片裁切小）。均為外國發行之清末宮廷人物題材早期肖像明信片。
1922 Prince Rui (Zaixun) Press Photograph,wrong descriptions stating that he was Puyi, sixteen-year-old last emperor of the Qing dynasty still residing within the Forbidden City after the fall of the dynasty, reportedly preparing to take three consorts in marriage.
1922年「宣統帝溥儀」新聞照片一張，照片説明清廷覆亡後，時年十六歲的末代皇帝溥儀仍居紫禁城內，據報準備迎娶三位妻妾。但圖片實際上為其皇叔載洵。十分罕見。
“Emperor and Empress of Hsün Tung,” early real photo,depicting the last Emperor of China, Hsüan Tung (Puyi), and his Empress seated side by side in traditional attire. The card bears bold English caption at top within black border. Some creases and surface crack, otherwise a scarce contemporary issue of the early Republican period.
「宣統帝與皇后」早期老照片一枚，圖標中國末代皇帝宣統帝（溥儀）與皇后並坐合影，上方印有黑底白字英文標題「Emperor Empress of Hsun Tung」。紙面具摺痕紋及破損，...
1932–34 Pu Yi and Wan Jung Press Photographs,Two press photographs of Pu Yi and Wan Jung, 1932–34, taken during Japan’s early occupation of Manchuria, showing the last Qing Emperor and Empress together. Pu Yi was installed as “Chief Executive” in 1932 and later as Emperor in 1934, marking the rise of the Japanese puppet regime.
1932–34年「溥儀與婉容」新聞照片兩張，攝於日本佔領東北初期，畫面中末代皇帝溥儀與皇后婉容並立。溥儀先被日方扶植為「滿洲國執政」（1932），後於1934年登基為帝，象徵其傀儡政權的形成過程。
c.1930s group of 7 Manchukuo and Puyi-related postcards,including portraits of Emperor Puyi (溥儀) and Empress Wanrong (婉容), views of the imperial palace and government buildings in Hsinking (新京), the imperial throne, as well as official and ceremonial scenes. A representative selection of Japanese-made Manchukuo-era postcards, finely printed with strong historical and political significance.
約1930年代滿洲國及溥儀相關明信片共七枚，內容包括溥儀與皇后婉容肖像、...
c.1931 Press Photographs of Manchurian Figure in Dual Attire,Portraits of Puyi wearing a Western-style tuxedo, circa 1930s and his uncle Prince Rui. Very rare.
約1930年代溥儀穿著西式燕尾服的肖像及其皇叔載洵通訊社新聞老照片2枚。十分罕見。
c.1930s two press photos depicting Ceremonial and Military Scenes in Manchukuo,one shows troops in Western-style uniforms assembled for inspection, while the other features late Qing officials in court robes attending a major ceremony.
約1930年代中國滿洲國溥儀皇帝檢閲部隊列隊場景通訊社新聞老照片2枚。十分罕見。
1934 a group of five vintage Manchukuo real photos,showing the interior and furnishings of the Kangte Emperor’s (Puyi) temporary palace in Hsinking, Manchukuo, including the audience hall, banquet room, ceremonial vessels, and imperial car.
1934年「滿洲國康德皇帝」宮廷照片五張， 展示溥儀於新京臨時行宮內部陳設，包括禦見大廳、宴會廳、禮器與座駕等場景。非常罕見。
c.1930s group of 7 Manchukuo commemorative postcards,featuring portraits of Emperor Puyi (溥儀), the national flag of Manchukuo, government and palace buildings in Hsinking (新京), and naval or imperial motifs. Several cards bear embossed or multicolor designs, produced to commemorate the founding of Manchukuo and imperial celebrations. One card is fake, other VF-F.
約1930年代滿洲國紀念明信片七枚（其中一枚為假片），主題包括溥儀肖像、滿洲國國旗、新京政府及宮殿建築、海軍與帝制象徵圖案等，...
c.1930s a group of six Japanese picture postcards of Emperor Puyi’s visit to Japan,including scenes of official reception ceremonies, military review, and naval inspection, with some hand-tinted examples. Issued in Japan during the Manchukuo period, these postcards document the state visit of the former Qing emperor in his role as Manchukuo’s ruler.
約1930年代日本發行溥儀訪日時期明信片一組六枚，內容包括皇帝抵日檢閱儀式、海軍艦隊檢閱及官方歡迎場面，部分為手工上色版。為滿洲國時期所發行，...
c.1930s a group of 11 picture postcards and a card cover related to Emperor Puyi and Manchukuo,including scenes of Puyi’s visit to Japan, views of Hsinking (Changchun) and the Manchukuo Imperial Palace, commemorative naval postcards, and one example housed in its original presentation envelope. A fine and diverse assemblage illustrating political and ceremonial aspects of the Manchukuo regime and Japan–Manchukuo relations.
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c.1935 a group of ten Japanese postcards commemorating Emperor Puyi’s visit to Japan,depicting his arrival, parades, official receptions, and imperial processions, including views of Tokyo Station, palace gates, and illuminated night scenes. A complete set of period-issued cards documenting this historic state visit.
約1935年日本製明信片十枚一組，紀念滿洲國皇帝溥儀訪日時之場景，內容包括抵達、閱兵、接見及禦駕出巡等儀式場面，並示東京車站、皇宮門及夜間燈飾景觀。為當時發行之全套紀念明信片，記錄此歷史性訪日行程。
c.1900s “The Five Great Statesmen of the Qing Dynasty,”depicting the leading officials of the late Qing court seated in formal attire. An early 20th-century commemorative portrait postcard, finely produced and representative of the late Qing political elite.
約1900年代「大清國五大政治家之肖像」明信片一枚，示清末五位重臣正坐合影，黑白單色印製。為清末政壇重臣群像之早期紀念明信片，印製精良，具時代特色與歷史收藏價值。
c.1910s pair of portrait postcards of Yuan Shih-kai and Li Hung-chang,including a chromolithographic card “The Flag of the Chinese Republic” depicting Yuan Shih-kai, First President of the Chinese Republic, published by Kingshill, Shanghai; together with a German postcard of Li Hung-chang (Li Hongzhang). Both finely printed portrait issues relating to major late Qing and early Republic statesmen.
約1910年代袁世凱與李鴻章肖像明信片各一枚，袁世凱為上海...
c.1900s Li Hung Cheung family portrait postcard,depicting Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) seated with his family in an indoor setting, printed in monochrome. A Hong Kong-issued early portrait postcard of the eminent late Qing statesman, finely produced and of notable historical and collectible value.
約1900年代李鴻章家庭合照明信片一枚，示李鴻章與家屬於室內合照，黑白印製。為香港發行之清末重臣李鴻章早期肖像明信片，印製精美，極具歷史與收藏價值。
