c.1930s studio portrait picture postcard of a young man in suit,seated with legs crossed before a painted backdrop. Printed on AZO photo paper, unused. A fine example of early professional studio photography, sharp and well preserved. Very Fine.
約1930年代年輕男子西裝坐姿攝影明信片一枚,背景為繪製風景佈景,AZO相紙印製,未使用。影像清晰,構圖自然,保存良好,為早期攝影館作品佳例。品相上佳。
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)
Sale 346
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c.1930s studio portrait picture postcard of a young man in suit and tie,hands resting on column prop. Printed on AZO photo paper, unused. Sharp and well-composed image typical of period professional studio photography. Very Fine.
約1930年代年輕男子西裝領帶肖像攝影照片明信片一枚,手倚拍照道具欄桿,AZO相紙印製,未使用。影像清晰,構圖典雅,為當時攝影館作品之典型。品相上佳。
1962 Macau “Si Man Pou” Newspaper Visit real photo postcards x 3,three vintage photographs dated 17 July 1962, showing journalist Mário Rosa (Ló Man Lio) visiting the Chinese pro-Nationalist newspaper Si Man Pou in Macau. The typed Portuguese caption on verso notes a meeting with editor Adam Lee (Lei Fok Lan) during director Li In K’si’s absence, bearing a purple Si Man Pou / Macau oval stamp. A fine record of early Macau press relations...
c.1940s signed photo postcards of Chingwah Lee,a pair of signed photo postcards featuring Chinese-American actor Chingwah Lee — one depicting him in his studio serving tea to Anna May Wong and Ellen Raines, inscribed in both English and Chinese; the other showing his role in “The Good Earth.” Both bearing his autograph on front and Chinese signature on reverse. Rare surviving examples of his signed portrait postcards from Hollywood’s golden...
c.1899–1919 group of 4 historical postcards,including one depicting the Chinese delegation at the 1899 Hague Peace Conference; one showing the Chinese delegation landing at Saigon (posted 1907); and two French “Fêtes de la Victoire” postcards (1919) showing the Chinese military mission participating in the Paris Victory Parade after World War I. All with printed French captions, two postally used. Rare documentation of China’s early...
A group of three commemorative and portrait postcards on early Republican China, c.1910s–1920s,including a photographic group portrait inscribed “中華民國十周年國恥紀念,” Tsi Nan University 4th Anniv. and Nangyang Student Studing Abroad in France group picture postcard. VF-F.
約1910至1920年代中國共和題材紀念與肖像明信片三枚,包括題簽「中華民國十週年國恥紀念」之團體照一枚、國立暨南大學4週年紀念及留法南洋同學會明信片等,均未使用。
1913 (Republic Year 2) Han Ping Chien family portrait postcard,depicting the famous Chinese magician Han Ping Chien (founder of the “Han Family School of Magic”) and family in ceremonial attire, inscribed and signed “Yours truly, W.M.K. Chao / 趙文貴送.” Very Fine. Rare.
民國二年(1913年)韓秉謙(韓家門魔術創始人)一家合照明信片,背面墨書並簽「Yours truly, W.M.K. Chao / 趙文貴送」。罕見。上品。
1904 (Autumn, Year of Jiachen) group postcard of the Chinese Students’ Association in Mons, Belgium,showing Chinese students posed beneath the Qing dynasty flag. Captioned in both Chinese “甲辰秋日比國蒙肆城中國留學生會攝” and French “Étudiants Chinois à Mons (Belgique) 1904,” with photographer’s imprint “Ch. Galladé, phot., Mons” at left. Reverse addressed and dated 23 March 1905. A rare early postcard documenting Chinese overseas students in Europe during...
c.1920s group photo picture postcard of the 3rd Executive Committee of the Student Association,Pui Ching School, Dongshan, Canton (captioned 「廣州東山培正學校學生會第三屆執行委員攝影」). Taken in front of a brick school building, depicting male and female students in both traditional and Western attire. Unused. Scarce early school group photograph from Canton. Faulty mostly at edges.
約1920年代「廣州東山培正學校學生會第三屆執行委員攝影」實照明信片一枚,攝於磚造校舍前,成員包括男女學生,著傳統長衫及西式服裝。未使用。...
c.1910–1930s group of 5 portrait and view postcards,including two commemorative postcards issued for the First Exhibition of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Commodity Display Hall, depicting portraits of participating merchants and local figures; a family portrait postcard titled “陳崇桂”; a Dutch East Indies “Soerabaja” river scene; and a color postcard of General Tong Un-Pai (湯恩伯) in military uniform, trimmed at edges. Mixed printing...
1900s-30s a group of 9 picture postcards depicting the War Scenes and various views in China,showing Russo-Japanese War scenes, Railway Station and Hankow Stret Scenes. A nice group.
1900-30年代一組9枚中國各地圖片明信片,展現了日俄戰爭、火車站、漢口街景等,極大地還原了當時的歷史場景,十分精彩。
1911 a group of 16 picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the Hsin Hai Revolution,showing Military Soldiers, Ruins and War Scenes. A nice group.
1911年一組16枚辛亥革命時期場面明信片,展示列兵、行軍、戰後廢墟與作戰交火等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。收藏不易。
1910s a group of around 50 Commercial Press Print picture postcards,depicting key historical moments surrounding the 1911 Revolution (Xinhai Revolution) and the ensuing political turmoil. Featured scenes include revolutionary forces confronting Qing troops in Hankou, the U.S. Consul in Jiangning mediating peace negotiations between Imperial and revolutionary armies, the aftermath of the destruction of the Wuchang Governor’s Office, and the...
1911 a group of about 22 colourful picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the Hsin Hai Revolution in Wuhan,showing Military Soldiers, Saving injuries, War Scenes and Dead Bodies, etc. A nice group.
1911年一組約22枚辛亥革命時期武漢戰爭場面彩色明信片,展示列兵、救援、作戰、戰火燃燒和屍橫遍野等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。全組收藏不易,請勿錯過。
A group of five Chinese Military Army and Hsin Hai Revolution related picture postcards, c.1900s,all unused. VF-F.
約1900-10年代中國軍隊與辛亥革命明時期信片一組,共五枚,均為未使用片。
1911 a group of about 19 picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the Hsin Hai Revolution in Wuhan, Nanking and Shanghai,showing Military Soldiers, Meeting, War Scenes and Dead Bodies, etc. A nice group.
1911年一組約19枚辛亥革命時期武漢、南京和上海各地戰爭場面明信片,展示列兵、會議、作戰、戰火燃燒和屍橫遍野等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。全組收藏不易,請勿錯過。
1911 a group of 10 picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the Hsin Hai Revolution,showing Military Soldiers and War Scenes. A nice group.
1911年一組10枚辛亥革命時期場面明信片,展示列兵與作戰交火等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。收藏不易。
ca. 1910s The Great Chinese Revolution Pictorial, Vol. 12 (Table of Contents),featuring photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, his family, and close associates, including views of the Presidential Residence during his tenure and scenes from key moments of his administration.
約1910年代《中國大革命寫真畫》第十二集目次,內容包括孫中山先生、其家屬及幕僚主要成員之影像,並收錄孫大總統任期內之府邸景觀及多個重要就職與政治活動場面。
ca. 1910s The Great Chinese Revolution Pictorial, Vol. 11 (Table of Contents),featuring photographs of key commanders and major events during the Northern Expedition, including military parades, training sessions, and other significant wartime moments.
約1910年代《中國大革命寫真畫》第十一集目次,內容收錄北伐時期主要司令及各項重大事件影像,如軍事演習、訓練場景與戰時重要時刻等。
1910s a group of around 37 postcards, depicting the 2nd Revolution in Tientsin and Peking,including numerous scenes of the 1912 Tianjin Riots, along with several views of Peking street scenes. These rare historical postcards vividly document the urban landscape and social unrest of the period, offering significant value for collectors and researchers of early 20th-century Chinese history and visual culture.
1910年代一組約37枚二次革命圖片明信片,...
1912 a group of 11 picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the 2nd Revolution in Peking & Tientsin,showing Military Soldiers, Ruins and Dead Bodies, etc. A nice group.
1912年一組11枚二次革命時期北京和天津地區景像明信片,展示列兵、廢墟、屍橫遍野等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。收藏不易,請勿錯過。
A group of 6 vintage North China scenes picture postcards,mostly real photo cards, showing the Barrack, Ruins after War, Soldiers Marching and People Gathering scenes. A nice historical group.
一組6枚清末民初中國北方景像明信片,多為照片版明信片,展現兵營、戰後廢墟、士兵行軍和民眾聚集等。呈現鮮明歷史景象,十分難得一見。
1912 a group of about 24 picture postcards depicting the historical scenes of the 2nd Revolution in Peking & Tientsin,showing Military Soldiers, Ruins and Dead Bodies, etc. A nice group.
1912年一組約24枚二次革命時期北京和天津地區景像明信片,展示列兵、廢墟、屍橫遍野等場景,極大地還原了當時激烈的歷史場景,十分精彩。全組收藏不易,請勿錯過。
A group of 5 vintage postcards depicting the Legation and Military Camp in Peking,all unused. VF-F.
一組5枚早期北京地區各國兵營和大使館圖片明信片,均未使用。上品。
c.1900–1910 group of 6 Qing dynasty and early Republican China postcards,showing military and ceremonial scenes including the Imperial Army drills, official processions in Peking, and Emperor Guangxu’s (光緒帝) funeral cortege. Some with bilingual French or English captions, one mailed from Shanghai to France with CIP issues. A historically important assemblage depicting late Qing military and state rituals during China’s transitional era....




























