c.1900s Portrait Postcard of Li Hung Chang,early printed portrait postcard depicting Li Hongzhang (李鴻章), eminent Qing dynasty statesman and diplomat, shown in official attire with mandarin insignia on chest. Printed captions below portrait read “Li Hong Chan (China)” and “李鴻章(清國)”. With ornate embossed border design, typical of early Japanese-made portrait postcards. Scarce.
約1900年代李鴻章肖像明信片,身著清代官服,胸前飾以補子,圖下印「Li Hong Chan (China) /...
The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 - The General Sale (Part 1), Historical Postcards and Real Photos Stamps and Postal History
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John Bull Stamp Auctions The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 - The General Sale (Part 1), Historical Postcards and Real Photos Stamps and Postal History
The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 (December 13 - December 16, 2025)
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c.1900s Portrait postcard of Zhang Zhidong (張之洞),depicting the Qing Grand Councillor seated in official court attire, printed in monochrome with English caption “H.E. Chang Chih Tung Chinese Grand Councillor.” A finely printed early 20th-century portrait postcard of the influential late Qing reformist official.
約1900年代張之洞肖像明信片一枚,示清廷軍機大臣著朝服正坐像,黑白單色印製,上題英文「H.E. Chang Chih Tung Chinese Grand Councillor」。為清末重臣與洋務運動代表人物張之洞之早期肖像明信片,印製精良,...
c.1900s portrait postcard,German-language postcard titled “Vicekönig von Santschi-Üh” (Viceroy of Szechwan), published by Verlag Gebr. Trendel, Tientsin, No.143, depicting a Qing dynasty viceroy seated formally in full official attire with rank badge and court beads. A fine early 20th-century issue showing the image of a high-ranking Chinese official produced for the European market.
約1900年代德文版肖像明信片,題名「Vicekönig von Santschi-Üh(...
c.1910s Portrait Postcard of Shanxi Ding Tai Magistrate Nie Hengfu,blue monochrome printed portrait captioned “山西臬台丁衡甫廉訪”, depicting the official in fur robe and hat, seated before an embroidered screen. Unused. Light toning, very fine.
約1910年代山西臬台丁衡甫廉訪肖像明信片,藍色印製,畫面見丁衡甫身著皮裘端坐於繡屏前。未使用。紙面輕微泛黃,品相極佳。
c.1910s three Portrait Postcards of Chinese Officials,3 sepia postcards depicting Qing and early Republican officials, comprising H. E. Tsao T'ing-chieh, H. E. Fan Tsêng-hsiang, and Chang Ping-hsiang Esq.. Fine impressions. Rare.
約1910年代中國官員肖像明信片三枚,分別為吉林曹、江寧藩及張叔鵬大守等人。整組印刷清晰,罕見。
c.1900s portrait postcards of Qing officials,c.1900s pair of Qing-official portrait postcards:
(1) Published by Meishu She, titled “Commander-in-Chief Zhang (chairman) and Commissioner Chen (seated)” (正會長張制軍與坐辨陳觀察), in traditional attire.
(2) German Kiautschou postcard depicting Duke K’ung Ling-yi (孔令貽)—a direct descendant of Confucius—franked with a Kiautschou 1 Cent stamp tied by Tsingtau postmark and addressed to Haiphong,...
c.1910s–1930s portrait postcards of Chinese gentlemen,a group of seven studio portrait postcards depicting Chinese men in various Western and traditional attires, including early Republican-era gentlemen in suits, one captioned “A Chinese General” (Chas. F. Gammon Photo Series No.154), and one Danish missionary issue titled “Kinesisk Mandarin.” Mostly unused photo postcards printed on AZO paper, showing fine period details of attire, posture...
c.1900s–1910s portrait postcards of Chinese officials,a group of three portrait postcards: (1) F.-H. Schneider issue titled “Maréchal Sou”, depicting Admiral Su Yuanchun (提督蘇元春) seated outdoors; (2) A. Faugeron, titled “S. E. Sonenn Pao-Ki” (Sun Baoqi), Minister Plenipotentiary of the Emperor of China, published for the Salon 1904, Paris; (3) Chas. F. Gammon Photo Series, titled “General Ma, commanding 7,500 troops,” showing a Qing general in...
A group of six early 20th-century China-related postcards, c.1900s–1930s,depicting Chinese officials, soldiers, and group portraits of court and diplomatic figures, including a titled view Chinese Soldiers on the March. Together they reflect the visual representation and international circulation of late Qing to early Republican social and political imagery.
約二十世紀初(約1900至1930年代)中國歷史題材明信片六枚,內容包括清末官員、民國宋子文、張學良合照、士兵及宮廷與外交人物合照,其中一枚題為〈...
c.1909 portrait postcard,c.1909 portrait postcard titled “His Excellency, Lew (and daughter), Chinese Consul of the Transvaal.” Published by Hallis & Co., Port Elizabeth; postally used from Johannesburg, 15 March 1909, to Chichester, England. Scarce early South African–Chinese consular image.
約1909年肖像明信片,題名「His Excellency, Lew (and daughter), Chinese Consul of the Transvaal」,Hallis & Co., Port Elizabeth出版;...
A group of 12 original illustrated newspaper leaves on China and Asia, published in Europe between the 1890s and 1910s,including issues from the French Le Petit Journal Illustré, Le Petit Parisien, and the British The Graphic. The illustrations depict major late Qing and early Republican events such as wars with Japan and Western powers, Shanghai’s modernization, and the Dalai Lama’s flight to India, printed in color lithography and wood...
A group of 4 color lithographed front pages from the French illustrated newspaper Le Petit Journal,issued between 1891 and 1901, depicting dramatic China-related scenes such as Western troops entering cities, uprisings, and missionary conflicts. Printed in Paris, each retains its full-page format with text on the reverse.
一組四幅法國 Le Petit Journal Illustré 畫報於1891至1901年間出版之彩色石印封面,畫面描繪晚清時期與中國相關之場景,如西方軍隊入城、地方起義及教案衝突等,均於巴黎印製,保留整頁版式與背面文字...
"Biographies of Prominent Chinese" is a collection of biographies documenting the lives and achievements of notable Chinese figures throughout history.It provides detailed accounts of politicians, thinkers, writers, scientists, and other influential personalities, showcasing the rich heritage and accomplishments of Chinese culture.
《中華今代名人傳》是一部收錄歷代著名中國人物生平事蹟的傳記集。書中詳盡介紹了各時代的政治家、軍事家、思想家、文學家、科學家及其他重要人物,展現了中華文化的歷史傳承與卓越成就。
c.1910s Portrait Postcard of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,monochrome printed portrait captioned “孫君逸仙 / SUN YATSEN”, depicting the founding father of the Republic of China in suit and tie. “Union Postale Universelle / Carte Postale” on reverse with Japanese inscriptions. Some surface wear and toning, scarce.
約1910年代孫逸仙博士肖像明信片,黑白印製,題「孫君逸仙 / SUN YATSEN」,孫中山著西裝領帶半身像。背面印製「Union Postale Universelle / Carte Postale」及日文。紙面磨痕與輕微泛黃,罕見。
c.1920s Portrait Postcard of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,sepia-tone printed photographic postcard depicting Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山), founding father of the Republic of China, in formal attire within an oval frame. Minor toning and surface wear, fine and scarce early Japanese-issued portrait postcard of the national leader.
約1920年代孫中山肖像明信片,棕色調照相式印製,人物著中山裝,橢圓形構圖。紙面輕微泛黃及磨痕,整體品相良好,早期日本發行孫中山肖像明信片,罕見。
“Portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,” commemorative postcard,no postcard format on reverse, showing a formal bust portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫文) in Western suit. Scarce.
「國父孫文遺像」紀念明信片一枚(背面無明信片格式),正面為孫中山先生著西裝胸像照,下方有「孫國父遺像」字樣。少見。
c.1910s Portrait Postcard of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,early printed photographic portrait postcard depicting Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫逸仙), the founding father of the Republic of China, shown in suit and tie. Captioned “Sun Yat Sen.” and “孫逸仙” beneath the portrait. Fine and scarce example of early Japanese-made commemorative postcard.
約1910年代孫逸仙肖像明信片,孫中山身著西裝領帶半身像,圖下印「Sun Yat Sen. / 孫逸仙」字樣。印製精良,為日本製早期紀念性人物肖像明信片之一,品相良好,罕見。
c.1920s Portrait Postcard of Sun Yat-sen (孫中山),depicting a formal studio portrait of Sun Yat-sen in half-length profile, dressed in a traditional Chinese gown, printed in monochrome tone. Reverse blank without any postcard inscription. An uncommon early photographic postcard of the founding father of modern China.
約1920年代孫中山肖像明信片,呈現孫氏身著長袍之半身側面照,採黑白單色印刷。背面素面無印,無明信片格式。為近代中國國父早期攝影肖像明信片,存世不多。
c.1930s portrait real photo postcard of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山) and Soong Ching-ling (宋慶齡),depicting the revolutionary leader standing beside his wife seated on an ornate carved chair, both in formal traditional attire. A later photographic reproduction of the famous couple’s portrait, printed as a picture postcard with divided back. Unused, clean and well-preserved with only light surface toning. A historically significant image capturing...
1929 real photo picture postcard depicting the funeral procession of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山) in Nanking,showing Soong Ching-ling (宋慶齡), Sun Fo (孫科), and General Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) walking solemnly in the funeral cortege, accompanied by military officers and mourners. Taken during the grand state funeral held in 1929 for the reinterment of Dr. Sun’s remains at the Nanking Mausoleum. Printed on AZO photographic postcard stock. Unused, with...
1929 a group of 7 picture postcards depicting the state funeral of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,scenes include the elaborate flower-adorned coffin, military and civic procession through the streets, decorated ceremonial arches, and the arrival platform prepared for the repatriation of Sun’s remains aboard HMS Kent. All unused. Scarce documentary record of one of the most significant national events of modern China.
1929年孫中山先生國葬攝影明信片一組共7枚,...
1929 group of seven picture postcards documenting the funeral and reinterment of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山) in Nanking,comprising views of the ship transporting Sun’s remains from the north, decorated ceremonial archways, military honor guards, and the special train bearing his portrait; together with several views of the newly completed Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (中山陵), including its iconic domed tomb and monumental approach stairway. All printed on...
c.1930s portrait real photo postcard of Dr. Sun Fo (Sun Ke),Sepia-tone bust portrait in Western suit and tie, titled “孫科先生肖像” at foot. Unused and clean, lightly toned, VF.
約1930年代孫科先生肖像照片明信片,西裝半身照,色調柔和。未使用,紙質潔淨,僅輕微泛黃。品相去甚遠。
A group photograph, c.1900s–1910s,showing fifteen men in formal attire posed on steps, including Sun Ke -- the sone of Dr. Sun Yet Sen, with three uniformed soldiers standing on a stone wall behind them.
約1900至10年代團體合照一張,畫面中十五名男子著正式服裝立於階前,包括國父孫中山長子孫科。後方石牆上另有三名穿制服之士兵。
c.1910s Portrait Postcard of Huang Hsing (黃興),sepia profile portrait of Huang Xing in Western suit and tie, captioned “Huaug Hsing” (typographical error for “Huang Hsing”) at lower margin in English and Chinese. French handwritten message on reverse. Huang Hsing (1874–1916) was a leading revolutionary and co-founder of the Republic of China alongside Sun Yat-sen.
約1910年代黃興先生肖像明信片,人物著西裝領帶側面像,版下印「Huaug Hsing」(拼音有誤)及中文姓名。背面書寫寄法文字跡。黃興(...




























