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DAVID TETT’S COLLECTION OFPRISONER OF WAR MAIL IN

EAST ASIA AND DUTCH EAST INDIES

18 JANUARY 2015

HONG KONG

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BANKNOTES

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 28/29/30 April World Banknotes London 15008 8/9 July World Banknotes London 15028

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18 January David Tett’s Collection of Prisoner of War Mail in East Asia and Dutch East Indies Hong Kong 15016 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15017 21/22 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 150 26 January The James F. Hudson Collection of British Africa Part I London 1501127 January The Federico Borromeo Collection of Nevis Stamps and Postal History London 15010 27 January The “Robert Wallace” Collection of Great Britain Line Engraved London 15020 28 January East Africa from the Vestey Collection London 15013 29/30 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 15030 30/31 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW1015 31 January The “Assab” Collection of Italian Colonies Lugano SW101625 February The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV London 15012 25 February Falkland Islands, The Collection formed by the late Major R. N. Spafford London 1502918 March Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection London 1502116 April The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia London 15022 7/8 May The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15023 19 May Western Australia from the Vestey Collection London 15024 20 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 15025 15/16 July The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15026 August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027

COINS

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 25/26 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15004 1/2 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15005

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23 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500123 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15002

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17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 28 January Stocks and Bonds of the Americas New York 321 30 January Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW1014 28 May Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 15018

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27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

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16 January Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1216 April Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW13

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ExtensionsPlease see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue.Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps)are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the firstsession of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normalTerms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoicepayment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults ordefects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not beaccepted.

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January 18, 2015 - HONG KONG

WAR IN THE EAST 1941-1945

The 7th December 1941 is etched in the mindsof millions of people across the world in termsof Pearl Harbour. Within the following fewmonths Japanese forces had conquered a vasttract of territory in the region: Hong Kong;Singapore and Malaya; Burma and Thailand;Borneo, Java, Sumatra and the other islandsmaking up the Dutch East Indies (DEI); WakeIsland, Guam and the Philippines had all fallen.In the minds and literature of the Westernpowers the bombing of Pearl Harbour was theinfamous act that started it all. In fact, Japanhad been waging war against China since 1937and the first aggressive act outside that theatrewas the shooting down by the Japanese of aCatalina reconnaissance plane off the coast ofMalaya on 7th December. The taking ofShanghai was the next act of war againstWestern powers. Since Thailand and Malayawere the other side of the international dateline,even the landings in Thailand and Malaya in theearly hours of 8th December actually took placebefore the attack on Pearl Harbour.

As the territories were conquered one by one,military personnel and civilians fell into thehands of the Japanese. In China, the Japanesequickly rounded up the military personnel of enemy nations, mostly US Marines guarding the Embassy andLegations. Many thousand allied civilians were left to co-exist with the Japanese and other residents until late 1942to early 1943 when internment began. Guam, a small island in the Pacific, was attacked and surrendered on 10thDecember 1941, with 360 US Marines and 130 US civilians taken prisoner and moved to Japan on 10th January.Wake Island, a tiny territory even further out in the Pacific fell on 23rd December after putting up a robust defenceand 1,187 POWs and civilian contractors were taken to Shanghai while the remaining survivors were later taken toJapan.

Hong Kong was taken on Christmas Day 1941 after bitter fighting that left 1,644 allied soldiers and several thousandcivilians dead. The survivors of the 14,000 garrison, consisting of British, Indian and Canadian forces, were initiallyimprisoned in Hong Kong and later many were shipped to Japan. About 2,500 civilians were interned in StanleyCamp on the island. In the early months of 1942, the Allies continued to lose territory after territory. On 15thFebruary Singapore fell with 85,000 POWs – British, Australian and Indian – plus 4,000 civilians who were interned.By mid-March Sumatra and Java had fallen followed by the remaining islands of the DEI in the following weeks, withnearly 80,000 allied soldiers becoming POWs. Among these, 9,500 were British, 4,000 Australian and 1,100American, the remainder being Dutch East Indies forces. More than 100,000 civilians, mainly Dutch or Eurasian,came under Japanese control. Many of the POWs taken in Malaya, Singapore, and the DEI were transported tocountries where their labour could be utilised, such as Thailand or Burma to build the infamous railway; Taiwan;Korea; Borneo and Japan.


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The Philippines was the last major country to fall to the Japanese. As they advanced, General MacArthur directed allhis forces on Luzon, the major island, to retreat to the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island. Thus the civilians leftin Manila and elsewhere were the first to fall into Japanese hands on 2nd January 1942: approximately 4,000 civilianswere interned. Bataan held out until the 9th April and Corregidor the 6th May. Forces in the other islands capitulatedon 29th May concluding all official resistance even though significant guerrilla activity continued throughout the war.More than 65,000 POWs were taken in the Philippines, most of whom were transported to Japan as the warprogressed.

Close to half a million people were imprisoned by the Japanese over a vast area of Southeast Asia. As the Allied forcesadvanced, the Japanese moved the POWs as far north as possible, including to Manchuria. Most prisoners wereallowed to receive and send mail although the frequency permitted varied greatly. With the POWs frequently moved,mail from their homelands sometimes took years to reach them.

Going Home

Liberated Australian POWs process on board a ship


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David Tett being awarded the Crawford medal at the Royal Philatelic Society, in front of the picture of the

Earl of Crawford. (Courtesy Michael Pitt-Payne)

Further Information:

To purchase books and items from David Tett’s research library please visit Fepowmail.com

David Tett’s books are available as follows:Volume 4 (£35), volumes 5 and 6 (£45 each)

Postage per volume, please add UK £8, USA £10, Europe £14, ROW £25

For other background information it it recommended to visit Roger Mansell’s website: www.mansell.com

Here you will find a lot of information on the camps, prison rosters and much more.

The Postal Stationery in S.E. Asia Under Japanese Occupation by Masayoski Tsuchiya

Available at ¥6300 (approx US$63) from the publisher or order from Spink.

David was a collector of Malayan stamps and postalhistory. His interest in the postal history of these campswas stimulated when he acquired a Singapore prisoner ofwar cover back in the 1980’s. There was virtually noinformation he could find from other collectors anddealers. Obtaining a few more covers soon after this hesoon discovered the overlap between the differentcountries as prisoners were transferred between camps andcountries. P.O.W’s in Singapore were sent to Japan andKorea; some from the D.E.I. went to Malaya and Japan,and so on. This was the start of a voyage of discovery ofthe different camps and their markings.

This auction comprises material from David Tett’scollection, which he built up from the late 1980’s to 2010to support and illustrate his research into this intriguingperiod of history. The material includes the subject matterof Volumes 2, 4, 5, and 6 of his series on the subject andprovides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquireinvaluable historic material.

DAVID TETT


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CHINA

The first captives of the Japanese were the 204 North China Marines when they surrendered inDecember 1941. They were held under house arrest in their barracks until transferred to a POW Camp.There they were joined by 1,187 marines and civilian contractors captured on Wake Island. About 9,000allied civilians in China, were systematically rounded up and interned in early 1943 in Civil AssemblyCentres mostly in the Shanghai area

Prisoners of War - Shanghai - Incoming Mail

Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 4 of this catalogue.The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.

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2001 � 1942 (12 June) stampless envelope to Chalas Loveland bearing Nampa machinepostmark, U.S. censor seal at left, circular Red Cross Geneva handstamp in violet, a lightstrike of Shanghai Prison of War Camp handstamp in red with Endo seal, pencil notes onreverse indicate that the letter arrived in camp on 14th December 1942 and received on21st December. Also undated International Red Cross envelope to the same addressee,from Idaho and bearing a fair strike of Shanghai Prisoner of War Camp handstamp withMatsui seal and 1943 (1 Apr.) envelope to Woosung Camp from Idaho with machinepostmark, U.S. censor seal and the Camp handstamp in red with Matsui seal with a noteon the reverse that the cover was received in camp on 23rd December 1943 and deliveredon 4 April 1944. Tett figs. 4-7-2, 4, 8. (3 covers). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2004 � 1943 (1 Jan) first type envelope with “Shanghai War-prisoner’s Camp.”, from NaadGustafson to his parents in Fort Bragg, California, bearing “Sec Des Prisonniers DeGuerre” in red, unframed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in red and with Endo seal.With the original letter on the special stationery. Fine and interesting. Tett fig. 4-8-2, 3.Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2002 � 1942 (7 July) envelope to Sgt. de Tallentire, formally of Wake Island bearing U.S. 6c.franking tied by Akron despatch duplex and sent air mail, with U.S. censor seal at left, agood strike of circular Red Cross, Geneva handstamp in red, a good strike of ShanghaiPrisoner of War Camp handstamp in red with Endo seal. With the original letter whichalso bears the Japanese censor handstamp and seal. Fine. Tett fig. 4-7-3 HK$800-1,000

2003 � 1943 (15 Nov.) stampless Prisoner of War envelope to John Castelton with Bay City,Texas machine cancellation, U.S. censor tape at left with circular censor handstamp,routed via Vienna with German “Ag” mark and a good strike of Shanghai Prisoner of Warhandstamp in red with Matsui seal. Also 1944 (11 May) envelope to Jon Thuesen withMountain View, California machine postmark, U.S. censor tape at left and the ShanghaiCamp handstamp again with Matsui seal. Tett figs. 4-7-9, 10. (2 covers) HK$1,500-2,000Included with this lot is a copy of 1982 Ex CBI Roundup which includes the article by PaulWebb, Shot Down Over Hong Kong

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2005 � 1943 (c.) first type printed envelope from R. Mackie to Coleraine, Minnesota bearing“Sec Des Prisonniers De Guerre” in red and with Endo seal and U.S. censor tape at left.Tett. fig. 4-8-1. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2006 � 1943 (c.) two first type printed envelopes from Barracks no.4 to U.S.A. from ElbertMansur and John Pace, both indicate Japanese Field Post Office 106 bearing straight-line“Sec Des Prisonniers DE Guerre” (both with capital “E”), unframed Prisoner of War Posthandstamp in red, both with Endo seal and with U.S. paper censor seal at left. One with pencil date “6-2-42” which may be the sent date; one with vertical creases. Tett figs.4-8-4, 5. (2 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2007 � 1943 (c.) second type “Shanghai War-prisoner’s Camp.” envelope from George Laubachto Omaha, Nebraska bearing straight-line “Sec Des Prisonniers De Guerre” in red, Shindoseal, U.S. censor tape and circular handstamp. Fresh and fine. Tett fig. 4-8-7. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2008 � 1943 (c.) second type printed envelope from John Lange to his family in Los Angeles withstraight-line “Sec Des Prisonniers De Guerre” in red, with Shindo seal, U.S. censor tapeand circular handstamp; readdressed on arrival without further postage marks. Tett fig. 4-8-6. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2009 � 1943 (13 July) first type card with the outline letters “Shanghai War-prisoner’s Camp”,from John Pace to his parents in Arizona, with Endo seal and U.S. censor handstamp;creased. Tett fig. 4-8-8. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2010 � 1944 (1 Dec.) second type card with solid lettering, from Chalas Loveland to his parentsin Idaho, with Matsui seal; without U.S. censor as this probably arrived after the end ofhostilities. Fine. Tett fig. 4-8-15. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2011 � 1945 (Jan.-Feb.) two type 2 cards to U.S.A., from Eugene DeTurck and Donald Smith,both with Matsui seal and without any U.S. censor as they arrived after the end ofhostilities, the second card with manuscript “9-11-44”. Good to very fine. Tett figs. 4-8-16, 17. (2 cards) HK$3,000-4,000


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2012 � Pootung Camp: 1943 (?) (14 Jan.) envelope to G. Norris at Civilian Assembly Centre,Pootung bearing China $1.50 on 3c. pair tied by Shanghai c.d.s., sent by his wife, theenvelope bears the large letters “CENSORED” in red, a postman’s chop and manuscript“5”, thought to be the designation of this camp. Fine. Tett fig. 4-7-15. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2013 � –– 1943 (?) (17 Jan.) envelope (flap missing) to J.E. Watson bearing China $1 on 8c. tiedby Shanghai c.d.s. and bearing the large letters “CENSORED” in red with blue crayonannotation directing it to Room 5 Section B-19, Shanghai (18.1) backstamp. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2014 � –– 1943 (30 Apr.) stampless envelope to B.T. Cunningham bearing Morris Plainsmachine postmark, with U.S. censor seal at left and the large “CENSORED” in red andsent via the Red Cross in Geneva. Also 1944 (15 Dec.) prisoner of war air mail lettersheetbearing U.S. 6c. air stamp cancelled by New York c.d.s., bearing U.S. censor stamp; this letter addressed to Pootung. Good covers from his girlfriend. Tett fig. 4-7-16, 17. (2 covers) HK$2,200-2,500

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2015 � Shanghai - Lincoln Avenue Camp: 1943 (31 Mar.) stampless Prisoner of War envelope toMiss R. Groves bearing Tunbridge Wells machine postmark with British censor seal at left;without further censor marks. Tett fig. 4-7-47. Photo HK$1,200-1,500The Lincoln Avenue Camp was opened for those who were old, frail or ill. Miss Groves was an80 year old missionary who was in Lincoln Avenue from June 1944


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2016 � Shanghai - Lunghwa Camp: 1945 (3 Oct.) air mail envelope registered to John Sweetbearing U.S. 90c. franking cancelled by dumb ovals and sent c/o Liberated PersonnelSection, San Francisco, much travelled and with an array of backstamps including Juneau(Alaska) despatch c.d.s., several U.S. Army Postal Service c.d.s., Chinese Shanghai c.d.s.(25.11). Unusual late mail. Tett fig. 4-12-37 HK$1,000-1,500

2017 � Yangchow Camp: 1943 (c.) stampless envelope to Mrs Alice Evans at Civil AssemblyCentre no.10 (Yangchow B) bearing a good strike of International Red Cross/Shanghaioval in violet with handstamped number “0003546” in black, “X8” in blue crayon andpencil “C” (Yangchow C camp); without Japanese censor marks. Fine. Tett fig. 4-7-24.Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2019 � –– 1943 (12 May) envelope to Master Edward Evans bearing Sun Yat Sen 16c. tied byShanghai c.d.s. and sent from Pootung Camp and with Kiangtu City, Kiangsu c.d.s. onthe reverse, with “X8” in red ink and “‘C’ Camp” in pencil. Fine and good inter-campmail. Tett fig. 4-7-26. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2020 � –– 1943 (c.) stampless Prisoner of War envelope from Surrey to D.W. Laycock withBritish censor label at left, “X8” in blue crayon and with unidentified censor seal in red.This appears to have been delivered to Laycock’s wife in Yangchow. Tett fig. 4-7-27.Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2018 � –– 1943 (20 Apr.) typewritten postcard to Mrs J. Evans bearing Sun Yat Sen 50c. tied byAmoy c.d.s., boxed Censored handstamp in red with unreadable square seal, and AmoyDistrict Special Base Corps handstamp in violet, pencil “Yangchow 10”, “C” and “X8” inblue crayon, the reverse with Shanghai transit c.d.s. Fine and unusual markings. Tett fig.4-7-25. Photo HK$2,000-2,500


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2021 � Yangchow Camp: 1945 (30 May) 11⁄2d. air mail Prisoner of War card to the Parrys inYangchow camp, bearing Paddington slogan cancellation and with British censor“P.W.3299” handstamp in red. Without Japanese censor and would have been deliveredafter the end of hostilities. Fine. Tett fig. 4-7-30. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2022 � Non-Interred Aliens: 1943 (6 Oct.) newspaper wrapper to Albert Simoes, bearing Sun YatSen 10c. tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and addressed locally; also stampless Civilian InterneeMail envelope bearing Toronto machine postmark, two censor seals at left and JapaneseRed Cross Tokyo handstamp and two pencil numbers. Tett figs. 4-7-14, 48. (2 items) HK$1,500-2,000

2023 � Undelivered: 1945 (16 June) 11⁄2d. air mail Prisoner of War card to W.G. Morcher inShanghai, cancelled by Kilburn machine postmark, with British censor “P.W. 3665”handstamp in red and boxed “RETURNED IN UNDELIVERED MAIL/FROM TERRITORYFORMERLY OCCUPIED/BY JAPANESE FORCES” in purple with large red crayon cross throughthe address. Fine. Tett fig. 4-7-37. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2024 Local Messages: 1944 (10 Feb.) To Civil Assembly Center lettersheet to Elsie Youngs inLunghwa from a Danish friend in Shanghai bearing a light strike of the JapaneseConsulate General in Shanghai handstamp in blue and an indistinct Sano seal. Tett fig. 4-7-40. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2025 –– 1944 (12 July) “Communications” lettersheet to Mrs Youngs in Lunghwa Camp froma friend, bears a good strike of Lunghwa Enemy Civilian Assembly Centre handstamp inred, and unidentified seal at foot, pencil “28 July 1944” being the date of receipt. Also1945 (10 Mar.) a similar lettersheet from the same correspondence bearing HaiphongRoad censor handstamp in rose-red; minor age faults. Tett figs. 4-7-42, 4-8-18. (2 letters). Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2026 –– 1944 (19 July) Civil Assembly Center lettersheet to the Bermans in Chapei from aLatvian friend, with a fair strike of circular Chapei Enemy Civilian Assembly Centrehandstamp in blue (10.8). Tett fig. 4-7-21 HK$1,800-2,200


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2027 Red Cross Lettersheet: 1944 (21 Nov.) printed lettersheet to John Riddell in Yangchowbearing faint British censor “P.W. 2816” in red, Red Cross Message Bureau 585handstamp in rosine, Cairo Red Cross handstamp in blue with “13 DEC 1944”datestamp and circular “DELEGATION CICR/ANKARA” in red and Yamamoto seal. Tett fig.4-7-29. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Civilian Internees - Outward Mail

2028 Peking Religious Residence: 1942 (10 June) Red Cross lettersheet from Rev. ClementSchapker to Indiana, U.S.A. and bears a fine strike of oval “COMITEINTERNATIONAL/SHANGHAI/CROIX ROUGE” in purple and circular Geneva Red Crosshandstamp in red with date “17 SEPT 1942”; good. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

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2029 � Shanghai - Lincoln Avenue: 1944 (Aug.) envelope from Johanna van Herwijnen to herfriend in Shanghai beaing 50c. on 5c. and $1 on 8c. tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and bears agood strike of small circular censored handstamp in red and manuscript note that this wasreceived on 20th August. Fine and scarce mail from this camp. Tett fig. 4-8-41. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2030 � Shanghai - Lunghwa: 1943 (11 Aug.) local Shanghai envelope addressed to Miss R.Groves, The Missionary Home, bearing Martyr 25c. tied by Shanghai c.d.s. with a superbstrike of Lunghwa Enemy Civilian Assembly Centre censored handstamp in red and pencildate “Aug. 12.”. Tett fig. 4-8-34. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2031 � –– 1943 (12 Oct.) and 1944 (Feb.) two envelopes from the same correspondence fromJohanna van Herwijnen to friends in Shanghai, the first with 25c. franking and the secondwith 50c. on 8c. tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and bearing fair to good strikes of LunghwaEnemy Civilian Assembly Centre censor handstamp in red and with pencil dates ofreceipt. Letters numbers “6” and “10”. Tett fig. 4-8-35, 41. Photo (2 covers) HK$3,500-4,000


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2032 � Shanghai - Lunghwa: 1943 (9 Dec.) envelope and “Communications” lettersheet fromElizabeth Porter to Marcel Annett in Stanley Camp in Hong Kong, the envelope bearingSun Yat Sen New York print 25c. (4) tied by Shanghai (7.1.44) c.d.s. and circularLunghwa censor handstamp in red plus Hong Kong Governor General’s Departmentcensor handstamp with Takamatsu seal. The lettersheet also bears the Lunghwa censorhandstamp and with the reply written on the front, dated “25/3/44”. Fine and a rarecomplete message to Hong Kong. Tett fig. 4-8-36, 37. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2033 –– 1944 (6 June) Red Cross lettersheet from Ian Thornley to Blackpool bearing a goodstrike of the Lunghwa circular censor handstamp, Red Cross Ankara handstamp (15.12),Geneva Red Cross handstamp (2.1) and British censor “P.W. 6780”; fine. Tett fig. 4-8-39. Photo HK$1,200-1,800For 1943 cover from W.C. Bond to Stanley Camp, Hong Kong, see lot 2091 and for anenvelope sent from Pootung Camp to Yangshow, see lot 2019

2034 � Weihsien: 1944 (4 Feb.) envelope from Alice Cameron to a German friend in Tientsinbearing a good strike of boxed Weihsien Enemy Civilian Assembly Centre censoredhandstamp in violet with Tsukikawa seal, the reverse with pairs of 4c. on 8c. and 5c. on 10c. tied by the despatch c.d.s. and indistinct Tientsin roller postmark. Fine. Tett fig.4-8-27. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2035 � –– 1944 (25 Nov.) envelope from John Anderson to his wife in Tientsin bearing 50c. tiedby a very neat strike of the despatch c.d.s. and showing a fine strike of the WeihsienCivilian Assembly Centre censor handstamp in purple with Tsukikawa seal, Tientsin rollercancellation on the reverse (6.12). Fine. Tett fig. 4-8-28. Photo HK$2,500-3,000For 1944 (24 Apr.) card from Stanley Internment Camp, please see lot 2133

2036 � –– 1945 (6 Feb.) envelope from Elinor Clarke to a German friend in Tientsin bearing 50c.tied by the despatch c.d.s. and showing a good strike of the boxed Weihsien CivilianAssembly Centre censor handstamp with Tsukikawa seal and, on the reverse, Tientsinroller cancellation (24.2). Tett fig. 4-8-32. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2037 � Yangchow: 1945 (6 July) envelope from A. McGregor to a friend in Shanghai bearing pairof $200 on $5 Anniversary stamps tied by dotted c.d.s. and showing a good strike ofYangchow Civilian Assembly Centre censor handstamp in orange with Hashizume seal.Fine. Tett fig. 4-8-25. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Liberated Internees - Outward Mail

2038 � 1945 (5 Sept.) envelope from Ernest Jones still in Lincoln Avenue Camp, to Bath by“Internee Mail” and with a fine strike of the boxed “Internee/mail free/ofpostage/Shanghai P.O.” in purple with “A/2” in hexagon (an Indian mark applied inCalcutta) and, on the reverse, Shanghai c.d.s. A good cover. Tett fig. 4-12-4. Photo HK$1,500-2,000The relieving American forces introduced a handstamp to indicate that the mail was froman internee and therefore free from postage

2039 � 1945 (17 Sept.) envelope addressed to J Palin-Jones, c/o Yangtsepo Camp bearing agood strike of boxed “Internee mail free/of postage/Shanghai P.O.” handstamp inpurple and with Shanghai c.d.s.; vertical folding crease. Tett fig. 4-12-6. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2040 � 1945 (24 Sept.) envelope from Stefanie Goldstein sent air mail to the Admiralty inLondon bearing a good strike of the boxed “Internee mail free/of postage/ShanghaiP.O.” handstamp in mauve, overstruck by “U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE/A.P.O.” duplex.Good. Tett fig. 1-12-5. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2041 � 1945 (Oct. 31) envelope to Chicago bearing a good strike of the boxed “Internee mailfree/of postage/Shanghai P.O.” handstamp in violet overstruck by a fine strike of “U.S.ARMY POSTAL SERVICE/A.P.O.” duplex. Fresh and fine. The late usage and address suggeststhat this was probably sent by a member of the U.S. liberating forces. Tett fig. 4-12-7.Photo HK$1,000-1,500

Repatriated Mail

2042 � 1942 (16 Sept.) envelope from New York bearing 5c. franking tied by Arcade duplexaddressed to “Brayton Meyer, American Repatriate Returning from China By M.S.Gripsholm, Lorenco Marque, Portuguese East Africa” and with “Postmaster N.Y. City.Please despatch by M.S. Gripsholm”, with U.S. censor seal at left. Although mailed a yearearlier, this letter was probably carried on the second exchange. A desirable coveraddressed via the ‘Gripsholm’. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Brayton Meyer was an executive of the Standard Vacuum Oil Company and was originallyinterned in Pootung. He was repatriated during the second exchange in September 1943

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2043 � 1941 (3 Dec.) commercial envelope to New York bearing pair of 15c. tied by VictoriaHong Kong c.d.s., bearing strikes of the boxed “NO SERVICE” in purple, “RETOUR” inblack, “NOT OPENED/BY/CENSOR” and a fine strike of “DETAINED IN HONGKONG/BYJAPANESE/FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945”. A fine cover. Photo HK$8,000-10,000Seven mailbags of outbound mail missed the last mails from Hong Kong on 5th December

Incoming P.O.W. Mail

2044 � From Australia: 1942 (27 Oct.) opened-out printed Australian Red Cross Prisoners ofWar Post envelope to Sidney Fowler, a member of the Hong Kong Volunteer DefenceCorps with Australian censor seal and handstamps “398”; redirected to Osaka and bearingthe characters of Narumi camp in blue. Tett fig. 4-2-10. Ex Richard Chan. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Sidney Fowler was transferred to Japan on the ‘Toyama Maru’ and probably received thisletter in 1944

2045 � –– 1944 (23 July) envelope bearing Australia 5d. tied by Horsham c.d.s. to PrivateFrederick Marsh of Hong Kong Dockland Volunteer Defence Corps at Sakurajima Campin Osaka P.O.W. Camp, with Australian censor seal and “326” handstamp at left, air mailetiquette plus a fine strike of the camp censor handstamp with Nakanishi seal plus the twocharacters of Sakurajima, pencil “17.2.45” being the delivery date. Tett fig. 4-2-36. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Sakurajima was Osaka 4-D, the men were used in shipbuilding, etc., and was latertransferred to Akenobe (Osaka 6-B)

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2046 � From Canada: 1942 (27 Apr.) stampless envelope from Canada bearing “POSTAGEFREE/PRISONER OF WAR MAIL/c/o Japanese Red Cross/TOKYO” handstamp in purple witha fine strike of Hamilton despatch c.d.s.; addressed to Donald Geraghty of the RoyalRifles of Canada. Canadian censor seal at left and a good strike of Hong Kong FuryoShuosho (Prisoner of War) handstamp in blue with large Niimori censor seal and bearing“6444 S” in red crayon (the prisoner’s number and Camp S). Good to fine and scarce earlyCanadian mail, carried on the first exchange ships. Tett fig. 4-2-2. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Although these Canadian covers were dated April and May 1942, they were held until July1942 until an accord had been agreed with Japan for mail to be delivered through theInternational Red Cross

2047 � –– 1942 (12 May) envelope bearing Canada 3c. tied by Winnipeg slogan cancellation andbearing a good strike of “POSTAGE FREE/PRISONER OF WAR MAIL/c/o Japanese RedCross/TOKYO” in purple with the Canadian censor label at left. A good strike of HongKong Furyo Shuyosho in blue with small Niimori seal in red. Addressed to A.W. Mactier ofthe Winnipeg Grenadiers and with “4951/S” indicating that this P.O.W. was being heldat Shamshuipo, Fine. Tett fig. 4-2-5. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2048 � From Canada: 1942 (27 July) stampless envelope to William Irwin of the WinnipegGrenadiers, marked “Prisoner of War Post” and “Postage Free” with Edmonton slogancancellation, Canadian censor seal at left, a good strike of boxed Tokyo Prisoner of Warhandstamp in carmine and marked “3D” in red crayon for Camp 3D; some soiling. Tettfig. 4-2-13. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2049 � –– 1942 (24 Aug.) stampless envelope to L. Speller of the Canadian Corps of Signals fromhis mother bearing Victoria slogan cancellation and Canadian censor seal at left, withpencil “Camp 3(D)” (Tsurumi near Yokohama) and unboxed Tokyo Prisoner of Warhandstamp in red. Tett fig. 4-2-12. Photo HK$1,200-1,500For a 1943 envelope addressed to H camp in Hong Kong, see lot 2347

2050 � From China: 1943 (16 Jan.) envelope from Shanghai bearing Sun Yat Sen 2c. and 30c.(a further 20c. stamp fell off in transit) and sent by air mail to G.S.O. Mayne in Camp N,bearing an indistinct Canton transit datestamp and with boxed censored handstamp inrose with small Niimori seal. Good to fine. Tett fig. 4-2-21. Photo HK$2,200-2,500

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2052 � From U.K.: 1942 (3 July) stampless envelope to Sub. Lieut R.D. Lamble, North PointCamp bearing North Shields machine cancellation and marked “Prisoners of War Post”with British censor label at left. Bears a fair strike of Hong Kong Furyo Shuyosho with smallHasegawa seal in red and “5736.N” in red crayon, indicating Camp N, the British officers’camp in Argyle Street. With the original letter. Rare. Tett fig. 4-2-6. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2053 � –– 1942 (19 July) stampless envelope to S.N. Hancock with Plymouth slogan cancellationand marked “PRISONERS OF WAR POST” with British censor seal at left and bearing boxedprisoner of war handstamp in blue with small Niimori seal in red. Marked “2554/S” in redcrayon for Camp S and endorsed on the reverse as received. Good. Tett fig. 4-7-43. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2051 � From India: 1943 (19 Oct.) stampless letter from Calcutta to Sub. Lieut. Roger Lamble,sent “British Prisoner of War” with Indian censor handstamp, circular “SOCIETIE DE LACROIX ROUGE DU JAPON/TOKIO” in red, “C/O PRISONER OF WAR/INFORMATIONBUREAU/TOKYO.” in violet, boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in purple with Matsudaseal; the reverse with Darjeeling transit and pencil “2/10/44” being the delivery date;wheel seal at left and with original contents. Attractive. Tett fig. 4-2-22. Photo HK$1,500-2,000


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2054 � From U.K.: 1942 (c.) stampless envelope to Capt. George Simon at Fort Davis andmarked “PRISONER-OF-WAR” and “PLEASE FORWARD TO CAMP”. The envelope is withoutpostal marking but sent from German occupied Jersey with German censor seal andhandstamps code “b” (allocated to Bordeaux) on the reverse. Redirected to “Try P.O.W.”suggests that this may have been initially directed to the civilian camp. With Hong KongPrisoner of War Camp handstamp in blue with large Hasegawa seal in red, “N” in redcrayon for Camp N in Argyle Street and other manuscript notation. An interesting andrare cover. Tett fig. 4-2-7. Photo HK$4,000-6,000

2055 � –– 1942 (6 Nov.) stampless envelope to Capt. Mathers of 2/14 Punjab Regt. bearingMaidstone Kent machine cancellation and British censor seal at left with faint Hong KongPrisoner of War Camp handstamp in blue with Kawauchi seal in red and pencil “Recd14/7/44” plus large “N” in blue crayon for Argyle Street Camp. With the original letterindicating that it was hoped the letter would arrive by Christmas, but taking anothereighteen months. Tett fig. 4-2-14. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For other Mathers correspondence, see lots 2077, 2144 and 2152

2056 � –– 1942 (17 Nov.) stampless envelope to Driver Boughey, Royal Engineers, Kowloon,sent “Prisoners of War Post” with Bognor Regis machine cancellation and British censorseal at left. Marked “HQ#262” in pencil (Headquarters Camp) and with a fair strike ofTokyo Prisoner of War handstamp in carmine-rose with Ichimura seal alongside andpencil “O”. With the original letter from his mother bearing Tokyo handstamp and seal.Tett fig. 4-2-11. Photo HK$1,200-1,500


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2057 � –– 1943 (24 Oct.) stampless envelope to Leiut. Davis, c/o Fleet Mail Officer, HongKong, sent “Prisoner of War Post” with Rhyl machine cancellation, British censor seal at left and with Hong Kong Prisoner of War censor handstamp in purple with large Hasegawa seal, “N” in red crayon and pencil “Rcd 10/4/45”. Good to fine. Tett fig.4-2-23. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Lieutenant Davis was the Second Officer on the gunboat H.M.S. ‘Cicala’ which was sunk inthe battle for Hong Kong

2058 � –– 1944 (22 Mar.) stampless envelope to Gunner Coxhead of the Hong Kong VolunteerDefence Force bearing London machine cancellation, British censor seal and addressed toZentsuji No 2 Camp in Japan with the camp censor handstamp in blue; tear at top and afew peripheral faults. Tett fig. 4-2-35 HK$1,000-1,500

2059 � –– 1944 (5 July) stampless, opened-out envelope to W. Scotcher by “Prisoner of WarPost” bearing Bristol machine cancellation and British censor seal at left, manuscript “N”in red crayon and a good strike of Prisoner of War censor handstamp in purple with largeHasegawa seal. Good. Tett fig. 4-2-29. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For intercamp mail to W. Scotcher, see lot 2143

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2061 � –– 1943 (11 Oct.) another envelope to Alberto Rememdios in Camp “S” bearing‘Portugal’ 20a. tied by the despatch datestamp and bearing a good strike of Hong KongPrisoner of War Camp handstamp in violet-blue with small Hasegawa seal; some soiling.Photo HK$4,000-5,000

2060 � From Macao: 1942 (6 Nov.) envelope to Alberto Remedios, Prisoners of War Camp “S”with note “Written in English”, bearing Macao 5a. on 7a. strip of four tied by Macaudespatch hexagonal datestamp with red censored handstamp alongside with smallHasegawa seal in red. A very scarce cover from Macao. Tett fig. 4-2-14. Photo HK$3,000-4,000Alberto Remedios served with the HKVDC, thus he was sent to the P.O.W. camp atShamshuipo


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2063 � –– 1945 (28 July) Macao Red Cross card serial “1664” also to Capt. Jose Rodrigues atCamp “N” bearing a fine strike of the Macau despatch hexagon, double-circle Macao RedCross handstamp in mauve applied on each side, with the associated boxed Furyo Yubinhandstamp (prisoner of war post), Hong Kong Prisoner of War handstamp in violet-bluewith large Hasegawa seal. The reverse with “Rcd Aug 10/45”. A typewritten messagefrom his wife. Exceptionally fresh and fine. A rare and desirable card. Tett fig. 4-2-30.Yang JWM3. Photo HK$8,000-10,000

2062 � –– 1944 (18 Nov.) envelope to Capt. Jose Rodrigues bearing ‘Portugal’ 20a. tied by thedespatch hexagon and with a good strike of Hong Kong Prisoner of War handstamp inpurple with large Hasegawa seal, with crayon notation “Red 21/4/45”. Good to fine.Photo HK$4,000-5,000

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2064 � From H.K.: 1942 (14 Oct.) Japan 2s. stationery card to Sgt. Turner, Camp S(Shamshuipo), cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. and bears a good strike of Ken’etsuzumicensored handstamp in red with small Hasegawa seal in red. The message has beencompletely obliterated by purple ink, though it is possible to read most of it; with verticalfold and pin holes. Tatty but very unusual. Tett fig. 4-2-8. Photo HK$1,000-1,200

2065 � –– 1942 (30 Dec.) Japan 2s. stationery card to Pvt. G. Yaholkovaski of the H.K.V.D.C.in Shamshuipo Camp, typewritten in violet and bearing Kowloon despatch c.d.s. HongKong Prisoner of War handstamp in red with small Hasegawa seal and pencil date“16.4.43”. Fine and unusual. Tett fig. 4-2-16. Photo HK$3,000-4,000The H.K.V.D.C. included 30 Russians


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2068 � 1942 (22 Aug.) ambulance envelope from Edwin Soden to his wife in Australia. Theenvelope with “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” and sent registered to Bondai,marked “gone to England” and redirected to “Care Imperial Army Paymaster Canberra”,a group of backstamps with Sydney (1.12.43), Bondai Beach (1.12) and Canberra (4.12)and manuscript “1st Letter Home. Note written 22 Aug 1942 Hong Kong”. Alsophotocopies of the original letter and a letter from the War Office Welfare stating that Sgt.Soden of 1 Middx. Rgt. is posted as missing (as were all the army personnel serving inHong Kong). Unusual. Tett fig. 4-3-8. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Mrs Soden had been evacuated, along with the other military personnel wives, to Australia.Soden was later to leave Hong Kong for Japan on the ‘Lisbon Maru’

2066 � –– 1943 (21 Apr.) Japan 2s. stationery card to Henry Corra in Camp S bearing Kowloondespatch c.d.s. with a fine strike of Prisoner of War Camp censor with Niimori seal in blue; fine. Not typed (written in block capitals) and not stating the language. Tett fig.4-2-20. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2067 � –– 1943 (27 Aug.) Japanese 2s. stationery card cancelled by Kowloon c.d.s., to NicholasHalfter, Prisoner of War Camp “S”, with Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamp withNiimori seal and “Received 8th Sept 1943” in red crayon; vertical fold. Photo HK$2,000-2,500For a 1943 letter addressed to the Govenor, Sir Mark Young, see lot 2379

P.O.W. Mail - Camp ‘S’, Shamshuipo (Other Ranks)

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2069 � 1942 (c.) type 1 printed card from John Fountain addressed to his family in Englandbearing British censor handstamp in rose “P.W. 0004” and with Niimori seal in red; tearat left and some soiling. The message is 94 words, indicating that this is an early card.Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2070 � 1942 (c.) type 1 envelope from Barry Deane to South India with Hasegawa seal, Indiancensor seal at left and handstamped “DHP/204”, the reverse with Coonoor arrival c.d.s.and manuscript “Recd on 29/7/44”. With the original letter which has had the dateexcised and bearing the censor handstamp “DHP/204”, matching the handstamp on thecover. Fine and desirable. Tett fig. 4-3-12. Photo HK$3,000-4,000Note that an earlier letter from the same correspondence was written on 16.6.42 arrived on28.9.43

For a card from Barry Deane when he had been transferred to Japan, please see lot 2319


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2071 � 1943 (c.) type 1 card from Albert Clapton to Oxon bearing small Hasegawa seal and a fine strike of the British censor handstamp “P.W. 1815” in rose. The message is 32words and the date has been obscured by the censor’s ink; vertical folding crease. Tett fig.4-3-24. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2072 � 1943 (c.) type 1 card from George Rowe to his parents in Manchester, with smallHasegawa seal and British censor handstamp in rose “P.W. 2545”, redirected on arrivaland with Stockport 8.7.44 machine postmark. The message of 27 words and the date hadbeen scraped off the card. Good. Tett fig. 4-3-23. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For other correspondence from George Rowe, please see lot 2344

2073 � 1944 (c.) type 2 card from William Mayne to his parents in Canada, bearing largeHasegawa seal and Canadian censor handstamp, the message side with Pilot Mound 1945(8 Feb.) arrival c.d.s. Good to fine. Tett fig. 4-3-27. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2074 � 1942 (late) type 1 envelope from W. Sprague to Penzance with British censor label at leftcovering large Niimori seal, readdressed on arrival with Penzance 1944 (3 Jan.) c.d.s.Fresh. Tett fig. 4-3-13. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2075 � 1942 (late) type 1 envelope from V. Baukham to his brother in Cairo, small Niimori sealand faint Egyptian censor handstamp on the reverse, manuscript “Fowd: 7.2.44”; lightcreasing at right, otherwise fresh and fine. An unusual destination. Tett fig. 4-3-15. Photo HK$2,000-3,000

2076 � 1943 (c.) type 1 envelope from S.F. Hedgecoe to Cornwall bearing large Niimori seal,British censor seal at left; a little roughly opened. Tett fig. 4-3-14. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2077 � 1943 (c.) type 1 envelope from D.A. Mathers to Calcutta bearing small Hasegawa seal,Indian censor handstamp “DHP/9” and wheel seal at left; Calcutta arrival postmark 1944(24 July) on the reverse; slightly reduced at foot. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Some envelopes were resealed by running a cogged wheel near the opening, sealing the envelope

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2078 � 1942 (5 June) type 1 card from George Lamoureux to his parents in Manitoba, bearssmall Hasegawa seal and Canadian censor handstamp, redirected on arrival with Canada7c. air added (defective) tied by Ottawa 1943 (10 Sept.) slogan cancellation and withTranscona c.d.s. (11.9) at foot; a label has come off and the card is creased and soiled.The message includes, “Well at last I have a chance to write ...”. Scarce mail from thiscamp. Tett fig. 4-3-5. Photo HK$4,000-6,000This mail would have been carried on the ‘Asama Maru’ which left Hong Kong on 30th June.Eventually the mail reached New York on 25th August and was sent on to Ottawa. The campwas quite basic and closed after four months, the officers being transferred to Argyle Streetand the men to Shamshuipo. Each letter from this mailing was numbered by the CanadianPost Office or the censor, this card is numbered “942”

P.O.W. Mail - Camp ‘H’, North Point (Canadian Soldiers)

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2079 � 1942 (28 May) type 1 card from Bhagwan Singh to his brother in India, bears Teradacensor seal, circular U.S. censor handstamp in purple “41” and Indian censor handstamp“DHP/9” and the associated violet handstamp and with faint arrival c.d.s. apparently1942 (8 Dec.). Written from “Indian War Prisoners, Camp I” and there are two itemscensored. This is from the first mailing and is the same date as the earliest Canadian andBritish letters. Some creasing and soiling does not detract from this important card beingthe only example recorded from this camp. Tett fig. 4-3-41. Photo HK$25,000-30,000This card was carried on the ‘Asama Maru’ and the ‘Gripsholm’ to the U.S.A.

PROVENANCE:William Kwan, September 2008

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2080 � Undated type 1 envelope from Miss N. Quin to her parents in Sussex, apparently withoutthe Japanese censor seal, British censor seal at left and without any other markings; threesmall worm holes, otherwise fresh and fine. Tett fig. 4-3-17. Photo HK$4,000-5,000The nurse was treated as a P.O.W. and later sent to a civilian camp; this was unusual. It isthought that this letter may have been handed to Mr Zindel, the Swiss representative of theRed Cross, on one of his occasional visits to the camp, though there is no evidence for this

PROVENANCE:Norman Bennett, September 2004

2081 � Undated type 1 envelope from Derek Pratt to Swansea bearing large Niimori seal andBritish censor seal at left (faults); light vertical bend, otherwise fresh and scarce. Tett fig.4-3-18. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Derek Pratt was a member of the Royal Army Medical Corps working at Bowen RoadHospital.

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2082 � From Australia: 1943 (12 May) Australian Red Cross Prisoners of War Post envelopeaddressed to Mrs David Stark, Civilian Internee, Melbourne machine postmark anddiamond censor “350” in violet, with censor seal and handstamp across the flap, smallTakamatsu seal in red (no camp censor handstamp). Light wear around the edges but stillfresh. A very scarce cover to the military hospital. Tett fig. 4-4-24. Photo HK$3,000-4,000Although addressed to the hospital, by the time this letter was delivered, Mrs Stark was backin Stanley Camp

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2083 � From Australia: 1944 (c.) Australian Red Cross Prisoners of War Post envelope addressedto T. Parkinson, Bungalow E4, Stanley with Australian diamond censor “332” withcensor seal and handstamp across the flap, with Hong Kong Military Internment Campcensor handstamp with large Hasegawa seal and “M” in red crayon, the reverse with pencil“Received 27th July 1945”. Good. Tett fig. 4-4-27. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2084 � –– 1945 (9 Mar.) printed Prisoner of War card to John May bearing Sydney machinepostmark with Australian diamond “294” censor handstamp in blue, no other markings.Fine and scarce use of this special Australian card. Tett fig. 4-4-44. Photo HK$2,500-3,000This card was not delivered before the liberation and there is no Japanese censor mark.Probably found in the Japanese censor’s office as there is no Return to Sender handstamp

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2086 � –– 1942 (30 Nov.) larger stampless envelope to Mrs Kelvin-Stark bearing a fine Dunnvillec.d.s. and sent by Prisoner of War Post, with Canadian censor seal at left, “a-4/14” in redcrayon (the block and room number) and Maejima seal ; some peripheral faults. Tett fig.4-4-17. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2087 � –– 1943 (22 Jan.) larger stampless envelope also to Mrs Kelvin-Stark, “Stanley InternmentCamp via S.S. Gripsholm Repatriation Ship, c/o Postmaster New York City”, withDunnville machine postmark but the postage stamp has been removed, without Canadiancensor and bearing small Takamatsu seal; faults at top and a little soiled. A scarce‘Gripsholm’ cover. Tett fig. 4-4-33. Photo HK$3,000-4,000The ‘Gripsholm’ made its second voyage on the 2nd September 1943. It is likely that this letterwas sent to England to be forwarded from there

2085 � From Canada: 1942 (30 May) blue envelope bearing Canada 3c. (2) over air mail vignetteand tied by despatch c.d.s. from Vancouver and sent by Prisoners of War Post, withCanadian (2) censor seal at left, pencil “Base Post Office Ottawa” and Japanese censor sealat right tied by International Red Cross, Tokyo cachet in violet (scarce on this mail), smallTakamatsu seal, “15/34” in red crayon and pencil “Rec: 8 July 1944”. A few peripheralfaults. A good, early cover which would have been carried on the first ‘Gripsholm’exchange. Tett fig. 4-4-5. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2088 � From China: 1942 (?) (7 Oct.) envelope to C.C. Roberts bearing Japanese Occupation ofChina 8c. (2) tied by Tientsin 14 c.d.s. and showing “Bung ‘F’” in blue crayon. Withoutany censor markings. Tett fig. 4-4-10. Photo HK$2,000-2,500For other Roberts mail, see lots 2090-91

2089 � –– 1943 (6 Jan.) envelope to John Harvey bearing Japanese Occupation $1 on 8c. (3)tied by Shanghai c.d.s., blue Par Avion etiquette at left and with Governor General’scensor handstamp in blue with Takamatsu seal; some soiling at left. Photo HK$2,000-2,500For another Harvey card, see lot 2094

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2092 � –– 1943 (15 June) envelope to Alice Anderson bearing 70c. franking tied by Shanghaic.d.s. and with blue Par Avion etiquette, with Maejima seal and traces of a rollercancellation at foot (Canton?); some peripheral faults. Tett fig. 4-4-21. Photo HK$2,000-3,000

2093 � –– 1943 (Aug.) two covers sent airmail, the first dated (1 Aug.) bearing 70c. franking tiedby commemorative datestamp with blue Par Avion etiquette and showing a good strikeof Governor General’s Camp censor handstamp in blue with Maejima seal; a secondairmail envelope bearing Sun Yat Sen 8c. (2) (a third adhesive has been lost) tied byShanghai c.d.s. (date unclear) with “Bung C” in ink and with very faint Canton rollercancellation with August date. Tett figs. 4-4-22, 23. (2 covers) HK$4,000-4,500Note the second envelope is addressed to Mrs Guerin, She was killed in January 1945 whenbungalow C took a direct hit during a U.S. bombing raid

2090 � –– 1943 (11 Jan.) stampless envelope to C.C. Roberts bearing, on the reverse, Sun YatSen 8c. (4) tied by Shanghai c.d.s., with Maejima seal and pencil “F”. Good. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2091 � –– 1943 (15 Apr.) stampless envelope to C.C. Roberts, marked Civilian Internee MailPostage Free with Shanghai despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of Funyu seal; tear at topand light soiling. Tett fig. 4-4-29. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Note that the sender, W.C. Bond, was interred in Lunghwa Civilian Assembly Camp inShanghai in April 1943


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2095 � –– 1943 (1 Nov.) envelope from Free China to P. Hamilton bearing Sun Yat Sen $1 tiedby Kweilin c.d.s. and bearing a good strike of the Governor General’s Department censorhandstamp in blue with Maejima seal and pencil “Recd 3/12/43”. With the original letteraddressed “c/o Refugee Relief Dept., 32 Fung Pei Road, Kweilin”. Scarce mail fromKweilin. Tett fig. 4-4-31. Photo HK$6,000-8,000

2094 � From China: 1943 (25 Sept.) China 8c. stationery card to John Harvey from hisgirlfriend, uprated with 10c. (2) Sun Yat Sen tied by Shanghai c.d.s. and bearing a goodstrike of Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in blue with circular Maejimaseal. Fine and an unusual postal stationery card. Tett fig. 4-4-30. Photo HK$3,000-4,000



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2096 � –– 1944 (17 July) stampless envelope to T. Wood which bears and unidentified four-character Prisoner of War Mail, framed Sea Defence Troops censor handstamp in carminewith censor seal, large boxed slogan in Chinese, “U.S. aircrafts continuous bombardmentof Canton Hospitals, schools and residences. People in our country should unanimouslyoppose” and Hong Kong Army Internment Camp censor handstamp in blue-black withKawauchi seal, Canton transit (23.10) on the reverse along with the date of receipt(26.10). A charismatic and very important cover bearing some very rare markings. Tettfig. 5-14-6. Photo HK$12,000-15,000For 1943 Communications lettersheet from Shangahi, Lunghwa camp, please see lot 2032

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2097 � From India: 1942 (2 Aug.) envelope to Gurcharn Singh “c/o Prisoners of WarInformation Bureau Tokyo”, sealed at left with tape and Indian censor “DHP/9”handstamp, the Sialkot City despatch c.d.s. on the reverse, other notation includingreceived “6/3/43”; slightly reduced at right and a little soiled. No Japanese censor marks.Scarce. Tett fig. 4-4-46. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Foreign mail to uninterned civilians was treated in the same way as the P.O.W. service

2098 � From U.K.: 1942 (23 June) stampless envelope to the Pengellys bearing Plymouthdespatch postmark without date, sent Prisoner of War Post and with British censor seal atleft, Maejima seal, “A1/5” in blue crayon and pencil “11/6/43 Received”. With theoriginal two page letter from their mother, each page with Japanese censor seal. Fine andone of the earliest items of mail from the U.K. Tett fig. 4-4-6. Photo HK$2,000-2,500


Dilapidated hut in Shamshuipo Camp


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2099 � –– 1942 (27 June) stampless envelope to George Gerrard bearing South Shields machinepostmark, sent Prisoners of War Post, British censor seal at left, Military Internment campcensor handstamp in purple with Sekiguchi seal, pencil notation on the reverse “RecdFriday 27th April 1945” (nearly three years in transit). Tett fig. 4-4-7. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2100 � –– 1942 (10 Aug.) stampless envelope to Mackay Wood bearing Manchester machinepostmark, sent Prisoners of War Post with British censor seal at left and Takamatsu seal,with “Try Stanley” and “16/31” in blue ink; a little creased at right. Tett fig. 4-4-9. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2101 � –– 1942 (13 Oct.) stampless envelope to the Pengellys bearing Plymouth “POST EARLY INTHE DAY” slogan postmark, sent Prisoners of War Post and with British censor seal at left,with Maejima seal and “A-1/5” in red crayon; the reverse with delivery “24/6/43”; somecreasing at right. A good cover. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2102 � –– 1943 (15 Jan.) stampless envelope to R.M. Wood bearing Leigh despatch c.d.s., sentby Prisoner of War Post with British censor seal at left, large Takamatsu seal and “16/31”in red crayon; pencil “Recd 13/1/44”. Good. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2103 � From U.K.: 1944 (7 Jan.) stampless envelope to H. Hammond bearing London ECmachine postmark, sent Prisoner of War Post with British censor seal at left with Tokyocensor seal over the top, Military Internment Camp censor handstamp in violet withSekiguchi seal and pencil “Recd 15/1/45”; handstamped “17” on the reverse. Fine andscarce use of the Tokyo censor. Tett fig. 4-4-35. Photo HK$2,500-3,000


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2104 � –– 1944 (31 Jan.) stampless envelope to A. Osborne bearing Hounslow machinepostmark, sent by Prisoner of War Post with British censor label at left, Tokyo censor labelover the top, Military Camp censor handstamp in violet with Sekiguchi seal and marked“Rec’d 19/2/45” in red crayon, the reverse bears handstruck “2”. A good cover. Tett fig.4-4-36. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2105 � –– 1944 (5 Feb.) stampless postcard to C. Harloe bearing London W.C. machinepostmark, sent Prisoners of War Post with British censor handstamp in rose-red, a goodstrike of Military Internment Camp censor handstamp in violet with Sekiguchi seal and“Rec’d 5/2/45” in red crayon. Fine. Tett fig. 4-4-37. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2106 � –– 1944 (13 May) special 3d. Prisoner of War Post, Air Mail card to Mrs Pengelly withGillingham machine cancellation, British censor “P.U.61” (unusual) handstamp in red,Military Internment Camp censor handstamp in violet with Sekiguchi seal. Good to fine.Tett fig. 4-4-39. Photo HK$1,800-2,200The airmail service was inaugurated on 22 March 1944 this shortened the journey time downto seven or eight months

2107 � –– 1944 (22 June) stampless envelope to A.R. Osborne bearing Hounslow machinepostmark with British censor seal at left, Military Internment Camp censor handstamp indeep violet but without the censor’s seal, “M” in red crayon and pencil “Rec’d 20/1/45”.Pencil notes on the reverse give the prices for selling a tin of milk and tablets of soap andthe price paid for buying cigarettes. Fine. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2108 From U.K.: Red Cross Message: 1943 (6 Mar.) message sheet to Ben Pengelly from hismother bearing British censor “P.W. 7694” handstamp in red, “RED CROSS,/MESSAGEBUREAU,/324” in violet and Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in bluewith Takamatsu seal with “9 AVR. 1943” datestamp in red (transit through Geneva). In agood state of preservation. Tett fig. 4-4-18. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2109 –– Red Cross Message: 1943 (19 Mar.) letter sheet to the Pengellys bearing British“P.290” censor handstamp in blue-black, “RED CROSS,/MESSAGE BUREAU./324” in violetwith the associated datestamp “31 MAI 1943”, and Governor General’s Departmentcensor handstamp in blue with Takamatsu seal. The is also a handstamp kai after therecipient’s name meaning present. Some minor creasing. Tett fig. 4-4-19. Photo HK$2,000-2,500



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2110 � From Macao: 1944 (18 Dec.) envelope to Alfred Osborne bearing ‘Portugal’ 20a. tied byMacau hexagonal datestamp, marked “CHRISTMAS CARD” and with Internment Campcensor handstamp in blue-black with Kawauchi seal and pencil “Rec’d 11/4/45”. Some ofthe recipient’s notations on the reverse. Tett fig. 4-4-41. Photo HK$3,500-4,500

2111 � –– 1945 (6 Jan.) Macau Red Cross card to William Macauley, serial number “1341”,bearing Macau despatch hexagonal datestamp, circular “CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESE”(a second strike on the reverse), Military Internment Camp censor handstamp in blue-black with Kawauchi seal, Prisoner of War handstamp in rose-red, “12” in blue crayonand “received April 11th ‘45”; tape mark at side, otherwise a fine example of this scarcecard. Tett fig. 4-4-43. Yang JWM3. Photo HK$6,000-8,000


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2112 � Hong Kong: 1942 (8 Sept.) 2s. stationery card to Vera Armstrong, cancelled by HongKong c.d.s. with Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in violet withMaejima seal and pencil date of receipt “3.11.42”. The card is from a Swiss national butdoes not state the nationality. Fine. Tett fig. 4-4-12. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2113 � –– 1942 (2 Oct.) 2s. stationery card to Mrs Henson cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. andbearing a fine strike of the Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in purplewith Maejima seal and pencil “Received 3-11-42”, sent by a Danish friend. Fine. Tett fig.4-4-13. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2114 � –– 1942 (17 Oct.) 2s. stationery card to Alfred Osborne with typed message and, on thereverse, “Replied 14/12/42”. Unusually without any censor marking. Vertical foldingcrease. Tett fig. 4-4-14 HK$1,000-1,500

2115 � –– 1942 (6 Nov.) 2s. stationery card cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. with a fine strike ofGovernor General’s Department censor handstamp in mauve with a good strike ofMaejima seal. Fine. Tett fig. 4-4-15. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2116 � –– 1942 (8 Dec.) First Anniversary of Great East Asia War folder sent to BridgetArmstrong bearing 5y. Admiral Togo tied by the commemorative datestamp in violet,with Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in rose-purple with Maejimaseal. Both cards with 2s. cancelled by the commemorative datestamp in red. Fine. Tett fig.4-4-46. Photo HK$5,000-6,000

2117 � –– 1943 (24 Aug.) 2s. stationery card cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. and with a fine strikeof Governor General’s Department censor handstamp with Maejima seal, sent by aBelgian national. Good. Tett fig. 4-4-28. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2118 � –– 1944 (13 Oct.) 2s. stationery card, uprated with 1s. (a further adhesive has fallen off)cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s., with Military Internment Camp censor handstamp inblue-black with Kawauchi seal, sent by a Swiss national. Light soiling. Tett fig. 4-4-40.Photo HK$2,000-3,000



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2120 � –– Red Cross Envelope: Undated envelope to C.C. Roberts “By courtesy of theNipponese Authorities” bearing a fine strike of the the Hong Kong Red Cross handstampin the upper left corner and with Funyu seal; no further markings. Some light wrinkling.A very scarce cover. Tett fig. 4-4-11. Photo HK$4,000-6,000For an envelope from Shanghai, Lunghwa camp, see lot 2032

2119 � Hong Kong: 1944 (14 Feb.) 2s. stationery card from the ‘Rosary Hill’ Red CrossHome printed in red, sent to Mrs Dudman and bears a fine strike of Governor General’sDepartment censor handstamp in blue with Takamatsu; light soiling. Scarce. Tett fig. 4-4-42. Photo HK$3,500-4,500The International Red Cross converted a Dominican Mission into a home for dependents ofprisoners of war and internees. By November 1943 there were 670 women and children in thehome. For a card addressed to this house, see lot 2130



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2121 1942 (21 May) a letter from Dorothy Pengelly to her parents, from “British CommunalCamp, Stanley”. The letter of 132 words (155 was the maximum allowed) commences,“I have been informed that I can write a short letter which will be sent out with someAmerican people who expect to leave here soon”. A very early letter as the notification aboutletter writing only went out on 19th May, and this was carried on the ‘Asama Maru’which arrived in Hong Kong on 29th June. The mail was transferred to the S.S.‘Gripsholm’ at Lourenço Marques and was delivered in New York of 25th August 1942.Tett fig. 4-5-1. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2122 � 1942 (27 June) bank envelope from Alice Anderson, Stanley Internment Camp, to EastMosley, Surrey, bearing 20s. Mount Fuji tied by a fine strike of the Hong Kong c.d.s.,U.S. “139” and British “2661” censor seals at each side; redirected on arrival to the Isleof Wight and with Kingston slogan cancellation (12.10). Very early mail out of Stanley(the letter would have been written some time before the date of postmark) and scarceuse of this Japanese stamp to pay the rate to foreign destinations. This letter would havebeen carried on the ‘Gripsholm’ and carried via New York. Tett fig. 4-5-2. Photo HK$8,000-12,000PROVENANCE:William Kwan, September 2008

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2123 � 1942 (5 Dec.) Japan 2s. stationery card fromW.B.Haslet to Kowloon, cancelled by HongKong c.d.s. and with boxed GovernorGeneral’s Department censor handstamp inmauve with Maejima seal; not delivered andbearing straight-line “Removed New AddressUnknown” in black. Vertical folding crease.One of the earliest local cards recorded. Tettfig. 4-5-20. Photo

HK$6,000-8,000

2124 1943 (2 Apr.) 10s. stationery card from Graham Watt “C/o Foreign Affairs Department”in Stanley Camp, addressed to a friend in a hospital in Kweilin (Free China), cancelled byHong Kong c.d.s. with Governor General’s Department censor handstamp in violet withMaejima seal and bearing Kweilin arrival c.d.s. (20.4) on each side; vertical folding crease.Fine and a rare destination. Tett fig. 4-5-21. Photo HK$10,000-12,000

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2126 � 1943 (2 Sept.) special Prisoners of War Mail card from Mrs Mason to Farnham Common,Buckinghamshire, with Maejima seal and British censor “P.W. 3287” in carmine; verticalfolding crease. The letter includes, “ ... we only hope the fashions are streamlined when wemeet again ...” implying a severe loss of weight from the restricted diet. Yang JWC4. Tettfig. 4-5-8. Photo HK$3,000-4,000The use of cards was made obligatory after 31st August, after the stocks of envelopes had beenused up

2127 � 1943 (29 Nov.) special post card from Aleitha Hirst to a relative who had been relocatedto Japan, with Maejima seal and “ZENT 3” in red crayon and “No 120”; the reverse withFujita seal. Zentsuji Camp was one of the first to be opened in Japan and the first P.O.W’swere from Guam and Wake Island. A rare card to a P.O.W. in Japan. Tett fig. 4-5-10.Photo HK$3,000-4,000By this time there was a limit of twenty five words

2125 � 1943 (30 Apr.) (c.) special Stanley Internment Camp envelope from E.M. Beavis toEnfield, England bearing Funyu seal and British censor “P.W. 3084” handstamp in rose-carmine, no other markings. A light vertical fold, otherwise very fresh and fine. Theseenvelopes are very scarce. Tett fig. 4-5-4. Photo HK$4,000-6,000It was not until 30th April 1943 that the civilians in Stanley Camp were allowed to writeoverseas again. Special covers and letterhead were provided

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2130 � 1944 (18 Jan.) 2s. stationery card from Sophie Low to her mother “c/o Rosary Hill RedCross Home”, and typed from “Civilian Internment Camp”, cancelled by Hong Kongc.d.s. with Governor General’s Department censor handstamp with Takamatsu seal. Partof the message has been censored after she writes “Still working hospital ...” A scarcedestination. Tett fig. 4-5-23. Photo HK$6,000-8,000For a card from this house, see lot 2119

2128 � 1943 (20 Dec.) 2s. stationery card from Mrs Franklin to a German friend in Kowloon,cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. (31.12) and with a part strike of Governor General’sDepartment censor handstamp in purple with Maejima seal. Fresh and fine. Several linesare numbered showing the progress of her word count, thinking the maximum was fiftywords. Tett fig. 4-5-22. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2129 � 1944 (13 Jan.) Prisoners of War Mail card from Kathleen Marley in Tweed Bay Hospitalto Ruislip, Middlesex bearing Takamatsu seal and British censor “P.W. 2616” handstampin rose-red; tiny corner fault, fresh. Tett fig. 4-5-11. Photo HK$3,000-4,000The name of the camp had been changed to the Military Internment Camp on 1st January;this card passed though without amendment



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2132 � 1944 (24 Jan.) 2s. stationery card from Mrs Prew, “Military Internment Camp” to Mr.and Mrs Bolt (uninterned British) bearing Governor General’s Department censorhandstamp with Takamatsu seal and cancelled by faint Hong Kong c.d.s. Also 1944 (14 June) 2s. stationery card uprated 1s. from Miss C Fisher to the same recipients, tiedby Hong Kong c.d.s. (24.6) and bearing Military Internment Camp censor handstamp inblue with Takamatsu seal. A good pair of cards. Tett fig. 4-5-24, 28 HK$6,000-8,000

2133 � 1944 (24 Apr.) 2s. stationery card uprated 1s. from W.E. Jones “Military InternmentCamp” to his son in Weihsien Civil Assembly Centre, bearing Governer General’sDepartment censor handstamp (without seal) and no other censor markings. Rare inter-camp mail. Tett fig. 4-5-25. Photo HK$6,000-8,000W.E. Jones designed the famous Victory stamps whilst still an internee

2131 � 1944 (23 Jan.) Prisoners of War Mail card from Phil Court to Johannesburg andredirected to Natal, with Takamatsu seal and there is a circular South African censorhandstamp and Johannesburg c.d.s. (14.7). The sender’s address has had Civilian crossed through and “Military” written above. A very unusual and scarce destination. Tettfig. 4-5-12. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

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2135 � 1944 (May) two 2c. stationery cards to Mrs or Miss Wong in Kowloon, from inmates ofthe Military Internment Camp, both send their sympathies on the berievement in thefamily and both cards uprated 1s.; both with the new Military Internment Camp censorhandstamp in violet with Takamatsu seal. The second card has the 1s. stamp partlyobscuring the censor handstamp. Good. Tett figs. 4-5-26, 27. Photo HK$5,000-6,000

2136 � 1944 (10 May) Prisoners of War Mail card from the Pengellys and sent to Plymouth, theincorrect Japanese censor box has been carefully overstamped with Military InternmentCamp censor handstamp in purple with Takamatsu seal; no other censor markings. Also1944 (18 Aug.) another card from the same correspondence but this card has thecorrected censor box reading Military Internment Camp, with Kawauchi seal. Tett figs.4-5-14, 17. (2 cards). Photo HK$6,000-8,000

2134 � 1944 (Apr.) Prisoners of War Mail card from James Lunny to his friends in Wendover,Bucks., with the new Military Internment Camp imprint but still with the incorrectJapanese censor text, bearing Takamatsu seal and British censor handstamp “P.W. 4374”in mauve; pencil on the reverse, “Received July 19 1945”. The writer notes that letters 3,4 and 6 had arrived. Tett fig. 4-5-13. Photo HK$3,000-4,000



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2137 � 1944 (12 Aug.) 2s. stationery card from Mrs E. Koodiaroff to Mrs Smirnoff in the FrenchHospital in Causeway Bay, the boxed Military Internment Camp censor handstamp inviolet was applied before the card was written and with Kawauchi seal; a 1s. stamp hasfallen off and this had been tied by another strike of the Military internment Camp censorhandstamp in black and Hong Kong c.d.s. dated 6th October, nearly two months later.Fine and an interesting card demonstrating the application of the boxed censorhandstamp before the card was written. Tett fig. 4-5-29. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2138 � 1944 (14 Aug.) Prisoners of War Mail card with the corrected censor box to MilitaryInternment Camp from Sophie Low to Liverpool, with large Hasegawa seal and pencilnote on the reverse, “Recd 24/9/45”; good to fine. Tett fig. 4-5-18. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2139 � 1945 (12 Jan.) 2s. stationery card with additional 1s. covering the value, from H.F.Shields to Kowloon, there is a good strike of the boxed Military Internment Camp censorhandstamp in violet-blue with the scarce Watanabe seal and with unreadable Hong Kongc.d.s.; a little soiled. Tett 4-5-30. Photo HK$3,500-4,500Kiyoshi Watanabe, a Lutheran pastor, took all possible steps to help the allied prisoners

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2140 A fascinating and comprehensive collection of letters and documents relating to two partsof this family under foreign occupation in Holland and in Hong Kong. Jacobus van derLaan was employed as the manager of the Netherlands Trading Society (a bank); he andhis wife were held by the Japanese in the Sun Wah Hotel (121 Connaught Road) wherehe was marched to his bank every morning to liquidate the bank’s assets. Later they wererelocated to Stanley Camp. The collection includes various Red Cross messages as bothsides of the family tried to make contact with each other, a permit for Mrs van der Laanto visit hospital. 1943 Red Cross Message to Holland, “ ... Since September 1941 nonews telegraphed different times ...” (one telegraph message is included). 1943 (24 July)special Stanley Internment Camp envelope with letter to Holland, bearing Maejima sealand circular German censor handstamp, a note on the letter, “Reçu le 20/4-’44”. 1942(23 July) letter to the daughter and son-in-law from Hotel Polana in Lorenço Marques,with the letter (the adhesives have been removed) with South African censor seal andhandstamp. 1943 (4 Sept.) Stanley Prisoner of War mail card to Holland bearing Maejimaseal and British censor “P.W.1101” censor handstamp in red. 1943 (1 Oct.) StanleyPrisoner of War mail card to Holland (redirected on arrival) with Maejima seal andGerman censor handstamp. The collection also includes the letters from the Dutch RedCross to the family in Holland along with a number of the registration receipts anddonations to the Dutch Red Cross. The final envelope is stampless and dated November1945 sent from the bank in Singapore to the branch in Calcutta and is marked “ex pow”in pencil, the boxed Postage Due handstamp has been crossed through in red ink and“free” added. There is also a number of other, associated items. This important series isillustrated and explained by David Tett in Chapter 10 of vol. four of his books. Photo HK$35,000-45,000

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2141 � 1946 (15 Oct.) air letter “From B. Pengelly Liberated P.O.W. ‘Empress of Australia’” totheir daughter in Plymouth, written in Suez and bears a fine strike of “FIELD POSTOFFICE/174” c.d.s. (16.10). The letter includes, “ ... we should be home in a few days, 14at the most I should say. I have just been issued with winter clothes quite good stuff, Dot is inthe shed being fixed up now ...”. Tett fig. 4-12-49 HK$1,000-1,500

Mail Between Camps - Camp ‘N’

2142 � 1943 (3 Feb.) type 1 card from Stan Hill to Stanley Camp bearing a faint strike of Tanakaseal; minor corner crease. Fine. The message is 77 words and thanking for Christmas gifts.Tett fig. 4-6-8. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2143 � 1943 (4 Mar.) 2s. card to Capt. W. Scotcher from his wife in the Indian Quarters, StanleyCamp beaing the Governor’s Department censor handstamp in violet but without thecensor’s seal. The mess of 76 words includes, ... Just received your two p.cs together, firstnews for over a year! Joy great!!”; fine. Tett fig. 4-6-9. Photo HK$1,800-2,200For a cover to Capt. Scotcher, see lot 2059

2144 � 1943 (6 Oct.) 2s. card to D. Mathers cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. bearing GovernorGeneral’s Department censor handstamp (smudged) in violet with large Maejima seal andMilitary Internment Camp censor handstamp in dark blue with small Hasegawa seal. A message of 49 words written by his mother in Stanley Camp. Good to fine with twocensor handstamps. Tett fig. 4-6-12. Photo HK$2,500-3,000For other Mathers correspondence, see lots 2055, 2076 and 2152

2145 � Early 1944 (c.) front of type 1 envelope from Laurence Beattie to Mrs Kelvin-Stark inStanley Camp with large Hasegawa and small Takamatsu seals. Typed message of 25words with thanks for Christmas cards. Unusual use of the envelope as a post card. Tettfig. 4-6-13. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2146 � 1945 (29 Apr.) type 3 card from Lieut Hunter to his wife in Stanley bearing largeHasegawa seal. The message possibly contains a part code. Fine. Tett fig. 4-6-21. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2147 � 1942 (Dec.) (c.) type 1 card from Joe Henson to his wife in Stanley with illustrated“Season’s Greetings”, with small Hasegawa seal and “B.4.” in red crayon. Fine and anearly card. Tett fig. 4-6-2. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2148 � 1942 (Dec.) (c.) 2s. stationery card to George Angus bearing a part strike of GovernorGeneral’s Department censor handstamp in purple but no censor seal. Short New Yeargreetings from his wife in Stanley. Fine. Tett fig. 4-6-4 HK$1,800-2,200

2149 � 1943 type 1 and type 2 cards between Joseph and Ede Henson (in Stanley Camp). Thefirst from Joe bears large Hasegawa and faint Takamatsu seal sending birthday greetings;the second, dated 1943 (3 June) expresses concern and she has not received any news forsix months, without censor handstamp; corner crease. (2 cards). Tett figs. 4-6-7, 10 HK$3,000-4,000

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2151 � 1944 (2 Oct.) type 1 mimeographed card sent from Bobby Parkinson to his father inStanley Camp, bears Katayama seal and with pencil “Received 11-10-44” on the reverse.Fine and scarce. Tett fig. 4-6-18. Yang JWC3. Photo HK$6,000-8,000

2152 � 1945 (15 Jan.) 2s. card to Capt. Mathers from his mother in Stanley Camp bearingMilitary Internment Camp censor handstamp with a good strike of the rare Watanabe sealwith pencil “Recd 17/2/45”; fine. Tett fig. 4-6-20. Photo HK$3,000-4,000For other Mathers correspondence, see lots 2055, 2077 and 2144

2153 � 1945 (17 Aug.) type 3 card to G.A. Laurence, Stanley Camp with long message. Sent bya friend after the end of the occupation, this is without censor marks. Tett fig. 4-6-22 HK$1,800-2,200

2150 � 1944 (14 Sept.) 2s. stationery card uprated 1s. cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. (6.10), toSgt. Crawford from his wife in Stanley bearing P.O.W. Camp censor handstamp withMatsuda seal and Military Internment Camp censor handstamp with large Hasegawa sealand large “S” in blue crayon; some light wrinkling. A good card sent though the PostOffice. Tett fig. 4-6-20. Photo HK$2,000-2,500


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2154 � 1943 (5 June) type 1 card from J. Randle to his wife in Stanley, good strikes of largeNiimori and Maejima seals. Fine and scarce mail from Bowen Road Hospital. Tett fig.4-6-11. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2155 � 1944 (11 June) 2s. stationery card uprated 1s. to A. Haine at Camp A from Violet Brownin Stanley bearing P.O.W. Camp censor handstamp in violet with Kawauchi seal andMilitary Internment Camp censor handstamp in black (cancelling the adhesive) with largeTakamatsu seal and “BR” in red crayon; some of the message has been censored andincludes “Have had no word from you for several months ...”. Scarce and unusual. Tett fig.4-6-15. Photo HK$2,000-3,000

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2156 � 1944 (June) (c.) type 2 card from J. Henson to the Pengellys at Stanley with Kawauchiseal. The message of 34 words is in response to the news of the death of his wife (whodied on 16 April 1944); small piece of corner missing and a little soiled. With photos ofthe grave in Stanley. Tett fig. 4-6-17. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

Mail Between Camps - Tweed Bay Hospital

2157 � 1944 (25 Apr.) 2s. card uprated 1s. from Marjorie Riddle to Major Hodkinson bearingMilitary Internment Camp handstamp in blue with Takamatsu seal and boxed censoredhandstamp in dark blue with Matsuda seal, sent to “N” section of Shamshuipo Camp.Fine and very scarce. Tett fig. 4-6-14. Photo HK$2,500-3,500This was sent from a nurse working in Tweed Bay Hospital which was within Stanley Camp


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2159 � 1945 (15 Sept.) stampless South China Morning Post envelope giving notice of anextraordinary general meeting and bearing a good strike of the undated “HONGKONG/1945/POST PAID” handstamp; fine and unusual. Tett fig. 4-12-2. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2160 � 1945 (Sept.) (c.) undated brown paper envelope to Mrs Jean Sayers at Stanley InternmentCamp bearing a superb strike of “HONG KONG/1945/POSTAGE PAID” handstamp. Tett fig.4-12-3. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2161 � 1945 (Sept.) two covers marked “Liberated U.K. P.W.”, one on A.C.F. envelope toCanada bearing a fine strike of “PASSED FREE/OF POSTAGE” and sent through theAustralian Base P.O., the second is an air letter sent from Percy Rhoden Hale to his wifein London written “At Sea” on the ‘Empress of Australia’ which was to be posted inColombo (he had been away for 14 years). Tett figs. 4-12-38, 48 HK$2,500-3,000

2162 � The Exchange Ships: A collection of postcards with ‘Tatuta Maru’, ‘Kamakura Maru’,‘Conte Verde’, ‘Asama Maru’, ‘El Nil’, ‘Narkunda’, ‘City of Paris’, ‘City of Canterbury’,‘Aramis’ and ‘Gripsholm; also the repatriation ships, ‘Highland Monach’, ‘Maunganui’,‘Empress of Australia’ and the hospital ship ‘Oxfordshire’. Good to fine HK$2,000-2,500

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Other Items

2158 Gunner L. Rees, Royal Artillery: A group of items with 1943, two censored lettersreturned to Mrs Rees, both marked “IT IS REGRETTED THAT/THIS ITEM COULD NOTBE/DELIVERED BECAUSE THE/ADDRESSEE IS REPORTED/PRESUMED DECEASED”, two lettersfrom the War Office stating that Gunner Rees was believed killed whilst a prisoner of warwhilst being transported on the ‘Lisbon Maru’ and a printed letter of condolence fromthe King HK$3,000-4,000

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DUTCH EAST INDIES

After the fall of Singapore on 15th February 1942, the Japanese turned their attention to the Dutch EastIndies to secure the oil, minerals and the abundant produce of the islands. Java was surrendered in mid-March 1942, rapidly followed by the other islands. 80,000 allied soldiers were captured, mostly DutchEast Indies forces but including British, Australian and American. Many of these men were used to repairwar damage in the DEI but many were transferred overseas; to Burma and Thailand, to build theinfamous railway; Borneo and Japan to labour to support the Japanese war effort.

More than 100,000 civilians came under Japanese control and they were gradually interned in makeshiftcamps - basically areas within towns cordoned off with barbed wire, called Protection Camps.

The smallest camp, Pangkalpinang in Sumatra, held approximately four people. The largest, Tjihapit I inJava, held around 14,000. In some areas, mainly Java and Sumatra, the men were separated from thewomen and children and, from about 1944 onwards, boys over ten years of age (the age differed overtime and place) were transferred from the women’s camps to the men’s camps. In Java there were specialcamps for boys, the sick, and old men. In other areas, particularly China and Hong Kong, men, womenand children shared the camp accommodation. Some internees remained in the same camp throughoutinternment, others, particularly those in Java and Sumatra, were moved from camp to camp severaltimes.

In the D.E.I. there was the largest group of women with 29,000 predominantly Dutch women and their33,000 children who were captured and interned in camps in Java and Sumatra. A number of Britishwomen and children, along with Australian nurses and other nationalities were also captured in theDutch East Indies after their ships were attacked during their belated evacuation attempts fromSingapore.

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2163 � From Australia: 1944 (7 Feb.) Prisoner of War Post envelope to Roy Bulcock, CampDjawa X, bearing Sydney machine postmark, Australian censor seal at left with thediamond handstamp “382”, boxed Censored handstamp in rose-red with Ujiie seal,boxed HQ handstamp with the prisoner number and manuscript “Bat” in pencil. Tett fig.2-3-38. Photo HK$800-1,000Roy Bulcock has written two books relating to his experiences as a P.O.W. Or Death ButOnce (1947) and No Wider Land (1971)


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2164 � From Holland: 1943-44, a group of envelopes to F. Meyneken in Java Camp “A” with1943 (8 July) Red Cross, Geneva envelope; 1943 (3 Aug.) from Dordrecht with Germancensor seal and unboxed HQ handstamp; 1943 (27 Sept.) from Rotterdam with Germancensor tape; 1943 (10 Nov.) envelope from Rotterdam bearing circular Red Cross Tokyohandstamp; and 1944 (1 Jan.) envelope from Dordrecht with unidentified censor tape atleft. Each cover with the appropriate boxed Censored handstamp in shades of red withseals of Suzuki or Umegaki, the HQ camp handstamps with the prisoner number andvarious notations giving the dates of despatch and receipt. Tett figs. 2-3-35 to 37.(5 covers). Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2165 � –– 1944 (23 Feb.) post card from the Hague to C.W. van der Poel bearing circularGerman censor handstamp in red, boxed Censored handstamp in dull red with Suzukiseal, handstruck “I” and boxed Camp 1 with the prisoner number; light creasing at top.A scarce card. Tett fig. 2-3-33. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

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2166 � From D.E.I.: 1943 (8 Apr.) Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery card with small Dutch text,cancelled Jakarta and addressed to L. Logemann in Tangsi, Java, bearing boxed Censoredhandstamp in red, “I 18662” and “Tawanan Militer” in red crayon, handstruck unframedTransferred to Japan but with “Changi” in blue crayon alongside. A scarce card. Tett fig.2-3-17. JACA 13NS 1. Photo HK$1,500-2,500For an example of the reply card, please see lot 2365

2167 � –– 1943-44, a group of 31⁄2c. Dai Nippon stationery cards with three examples of thescarce card with small Dutch characters (JSCA 13NS 1), on written in English and bearshandstruck small boxed “2” in rose-red, the first two are uncensored, one with smallZumi seal (passed); the final cards are all marked “Tawanan militer” on Java cards (JSCA2 JS 3 and 5) bearing a good array of handstamp including Approved, Prisoner of WarPost, small boxed Censored handstamps, one with Zumi seal and one with Transferred to Malaya with D.E.I. and Malaya censors. An interesting and valuable group. Tett figs.2-3-9 to 11, 22, 40 to 42. (8 cards) HK$3,000-5,000

2168 � Within D.E.I.: 1945 two similar P.O.W. reply sections to A.P.J Tausent Djawa CampWN, both bear small boxed censored handstamp with Watanabe seal; vertical folds.Scarce cards. (2 cards). Photo HK$800-1,000

2169 � From New Zealand: 1942-45, a group of covers to Pilot Officer W.P. Wellington fromhis wife, with 1942 (16 Oct.) bearing Dunedin despatch c.d.s., New Zealand censor tapeat right with “65” handstamp, unframed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in rose-red andboxed Censored handstamp with two strikes of Suzuki seal and typed reference numbers.1942 (21 Dec.) envelope bearing Dunedin slogan postmark, New Zealand censor tape atleft with “66” handstamp, large boxed Censored handstamp in red with Umegaki seal,handstamped characters of Java Headquarters with the prisoner number. 1944 (19 Nov.)1/- Prisoner of War Post air mail letter sheet overprinted “SIXPENCE (H&G 5) cancelledby Dunedin slogan postmark, boxed Censored handstamp in blue with indistinct seal andJava P.O.W. district 1 handstamp in purple. 1945 (8 June) Prisoner of War Post air mailcard uprated 6d. cancelled by Dunedin slogan, with N.Z. censor handstamp, addressed tocamp 2 and arrived after the end of the war. An interesting and varied group; scarce fromNew Zealand. Tett fig. 2-3-6, 24, 46. (4 covers). Photo HK$4,000-5,000


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2170 � From U.K.: 1942 (6 Aug.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to L.A.C. Jackson, “LastHeard of Java” bearing York machine postmark, British censor seal “1,659”, boxedTransferred to Japan with “Bat.3942”, marked “Zentsugi” in pencil with “No63” in redcrayon. The reverse with “Received 8/5/44, Sent 6/8/42”. A much travelled cover. Tettfig. 2-3-20. Photo HK$800-1,000

2171 � –– 1943 (28 May) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to I.B. Collins at Java, bearingmanuscript “Bat 25660” and handstruck transfer which has been altered to readTransferred to Malaya, the reverse bears the small boxed censored handstamp (fig. 2-12-127) with Miura seal. Also 1944 (11 Feb.) post card to A.C. Percival, Java Camp Z,bearing London machine postmark, British censor handstamp “P.W.3266” in red, boxedCensored handstamp with Miura seal and boxed Transferred to Malaya (creased). Goodcovers to prisoners transferred back to Malaya. Tett figs. 2-3-21, 23. (2 covers). Photo HK$1,000-1,500The Transferred to Malaya handstamp included Singapore and Sumatra (which was underMalayan juristriction)

2172 � –– 1943-44 a group of covers to British prisoners with 1943 (22 Apr.) envelope toClifford Beales bearing British censor seal “571”, large boxed Censored handstamp in redwith Suzuki seal and small boxed Java HQ handstamp with prisoner’s number (ex Crabb);1943 (18 May) envelope to 2nd Lieut. W.W. Hodgkinson, Java, with Derby machinepostmark, British censor seal “1583”, large boxed Censored handstamp with Suzuki seal,boxed Java district 1 handstamp and Java III handstamp, both with prisoner’s number;1943 (14 June) 21⁄2d. stationery envelope to G.E. Thomas cancelled by Neath machinepostmark, British censor seal “4027”, large boxed Censored handstamp in red withSuzuki seal, boxed Java III crossed through with boxed HQ handstamps; 1944 (8 Feb.)envelope to E.R. McDaniel with Kensington machine postmark, British censor seal“4181”, boxed Censored handstamp in red and Permission in violet with Tanaka seal andboxed HQ handstamp with number, pencil “R 9/10/44”; 1944 (17 Mar.) post card toFrederick Tulley with Stratford machine postmark, British censor handstamp“P.W.4768”, boxed Censored with Ujiie seal and Permission with Tanaka seal, both inred, boxed camp III handstamp with number; 1944 (8 Oct.) 3d. Prisoner of War Post airmail card to Frank Graham, X Camp, despatch c.d.s., British censor handstamp“P.W.2709”, boxed Censored handstamp in red with Suzuki seal and boxed camp Ihandstamp with number. A good group. Tett figs. 2-3-25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31. (6 covers).Photo HK$3,000-3,500

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2173 � –– 1945 (15 June) 11⁄2d. Prisoner of War Post air mail card to Robert Brown from hisgirlfriend, cancelled by London victory slogan postmark and bearing British censorhandstamp “P.W.9295” in red, a good strike of the boxed “RETURNED IN UNDELIVEREDMAILS/FROM TERRITORY FORMALLY OCCUPIED/BY JAPANESE FORCES”, with rose-red crayonmarks for return to the sender. A scarce card. Tett fig. 2-3-45. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2174 � –– 1945 (24 July) 11⁄2d. Prisoner of War Post air mail card to Arthur Austin, cancelled byColwyn Bay machine postmark, with British censor handstamp “P.W.3413” in red andunframed “RETURNED FROM ABROAD/SERVICE SUSPENDED”. Fine and a scarce marking.Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2175 � To Singapore: 1943 P.O.W. card from Vincent Slavin from Java Camp X (Batavia) to afriend in Shonan City (Singapore) and redirected on arrival, bearing Yamamoto seal,Syonan c.d.s. (26.7) and manuscript “and 27/7/03”. The message includes, “This is thethird card I have written and the absence of your reply makes me uncomfortable.” A veryscarce destination. Tett fig. 2-4-12. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2176 � To U.K.: 1943 P.O.W. card from Tom Orton, Camp Y to his wife in Birmingham bearingunidentified seal, a light strike of British censor handstamp “P.W.337” and manuscript“Recd 31/12/43”; vertical folding crease and soiled. Scarce mail from Y Camp Tett fig. 2-4-14. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

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2178 � Within D.E.I.: 1942-44, a selection of cards which includes 1942 (19 Mar.) NetherlandsIndies 31⁄2c. stationery card from Eskadron Cavalry Camp to Jakarta, a very early date(about three weeks after the fall of Java) before a proper mail service had been set up andis without censor handstamp; 1942 (Sept. - Oct.) “NED. INDIES” and “DAI NIPPON” 31⁄2c.stationery cards from Kesilir Camp to Malang and Lawang bearing censor handstamps;Prisoner of War cards from Camp B2 (Tjilatjap) to Batavia bearing handstruck Responsemust be in the Indonesian language in rose-red; card from Camp D (Malang) to East Javaand redirected bearing Pasoeroean c.d.s. (3.2); 1943 two cards from Camp Z toSoerabaia, one bearing boxed Headquarters Police Station handstamp (secret police);1944 card from Camp W.N. from a stateless German to Bandoeng; 1945 card from JavaC.P. to Java W.N. Several with vertical folding folds, a good group. Tett figs. 2-5-3, 4, 6,9, 16, 19, 23, 2-3-43. (10 cards) HK$4,000-5,000

2177 � To U.S.A: 1945 (2 Aug.) P.O.W. card from Lowell Swartz from Camp W.M.-1 to hismother in New York, without Japanese censor, bearing “S.E.ASIA” c.d.s. (30.9) c.d.s. (afterthe end of the war), three different New York backstamp and “Not inDirectory/Boulevard Station/CANNOT BE FOUND”. Fine. Tett fig. 2-4-24. Photo HK$2,000-2,500


2179 � 1942 (3 July) Netherlands Indies 31⁄2c. post card cancelled by Buitenzorg c.d.s., addressedto R. Avean, Tjimahi Camp. There was much difficulty in tracing the internee and thecard bears handstruck “A” which has been crossed through, manuscript “B” in bluecrayon with handstruck “NIET IN B” in purple, “I” in red crayon, handstruck “IVConcentratiikamd./NBEKEND” in blue (unknown), manuscript inscription for return hasbeen crossed through an manuscript character added in pencil. Fine and a mostinteresting card. Tett fig. 2-5-17. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2180 � 1943 (Mar. - June) three Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery cards to E. Raalten in Soemowono,cancelled by Klaten c.d.s. bearing a good strike of the boxed Oengaran Chief of PoliceStation handstamp in purple (white card stock), the others with the boxed Censored Post Office handstamp in purple with Mosu and Suriya seals respectively. A good group.Tett figs. 2-5-11 to 13. (3 cards) HK$1,500-2,000

2181 � 1943 a group of post cards related to Kesilir including a good strike of horizontalCensored handstamp in red on two cards, one with Fukushima seal in blue and boxedOengaran Chief of Police Station handstamp addressed to Ambaraua, the other with thecensor seal in violet addressed to Malang; cards to Malang and Soerabaia bearing thehorizontal Censored handstamp in rose-red with Shiochi seal; two later cards to Soerabaia,one with large boxed Censored handstamp in purple with Fukushima seal the other withthe smaller boxed Censored (Soerabaia type) with unidentified mark. A good group. Tettfigs. 2-5-5, 7. 40, 43. (6 cards). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2182 � 1943-44, a selection of stationery cards with Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. card from Bandoeng toTangsi B camp, the card with small boxed “2” in red in the top right corner; a card fromSemarang to Ngawi bearing Censored Post Office handstamp in rose-red and the boxedMadioen Provincial Police Department in red; card from Koedoes to Jakarta bearingCensored Post Office handstamp in black and a fair strike of Koedoes Office Chief withKesumo seal; white stock card from Soerabaia to Bentjoeloek bearing Censored PostOffice handstamp in violet, card from Jakarta to the prison in Sluisweg 2; card used locallyin Soerabaia including Soerabaia Police Special Branch handstamp. Condition is a littlemixed in places, a good and varied lot. Tett figs. 2-5-14 to 16, 18. (6 cards). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2183 � 1944-45 two cards to W. Meurs locally used in Bandoeng to Soekamiskin, the first is a31⁄2c. bearing a good Uchipu seal, the second is a 1945 31⁄2c. card (JSCA 3 JS 1) bearinga fair strike of boxed Soekamiskin Prison handstamp in rose-carmine. Tett figs. 2-5-20,21. (2 cards) HK$1,200-1,800

2184 � 1945 (24 July) 5c. on military card to Toean Andre in Soekamiskin Prison, Bandung,cancelled by Madium c.d.s. bearing a fine strike of boxed Soekamiskin Prison handstamp.Fine. JSCA 3 JS 4. Photo HK$800-1,000For an incoming card to Camp Tjihapit, please see lot 2314; from Soerabaia, please see lot2375. For mail from Palembang Camp, see lot 2204 and for mail from Pakan Baroe Camp,see lots 2201-2202

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2185 � From India: 1943 (9 Apr.) opened-out, unsealed envelope from Bangalore to OliveGlaser in Bandoeng, bearing Indian censor “DHC/34” in blue, large boxed Censoredhandstamp in rose-red with seals of Suzuki, Umegaki and Wakari, boxed Java IIhandstamp in purple, “2” in red crayon and the prisoner number, the reverse withBangalore despatch c.d.s. and part Indian censor handstamp “DHC/37”. With theoriginal letter which has had the date censored (pointless as the envelope is dated) and there are various pencil notes on the reverse. Very scarce mail from India. Tett fig. 2-5-22. Photo HK$800-1,000

2186 � From Japan: 1943-44, two type 1 cards, the first typed from Harima sub Osaka Camp tohis wife in Soerabaia and readdressed to a civilian internee camp in Java, bears Tomita seal;the second card from Hakodate 3 (the printing is in a different fount) with a handwrittenmessage from J. Koolhaas Revers to his wife in Riouwstraat Women’s Camp in Bandoeng,bears Hakodate Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in purple with Koyama seal,also boxed Java II handstamp in purple with Suzuki seal and the prisoner number; lightsoiling. A good pair of covers. Tett fig. 2-5-30. (2 cards). Photo HK$1,500-2,000For mail from Fukuoka, see lot 2312 and from Zentsuji, see lots 2375.

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2187 � 1942 (11 Jan.) message to Jacobus Caspers from his relations in Holland. The messagewas written in Dutch and a translation on flimsy paper has been affixed over the top, withRed Cross Geneva handstamp and boxed Censored handstamp in red, with boxed Java III handstamp. The reply on the reverse is dated 1942 (28 June), again in Dutch withthe English translation fixed over the top with boxed Censored handstamp, Red CrossTokyo handstamp in blue, Geneva Red Cross and datestamp “MAR 27 1944”. Also witha Dutch envelope to the Red Cross in Geneva, typical of the type used. Scarce. Tett fig.2-5-23. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

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2188 � 1943-45, a group of Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery cards with two cards from Struiswijk toKamp Kramat and to Perlindoengan bearing good strikes of Struiswijk Prison handstampswith Yajima or Iwasaki seals; card to Kediri (not cancelled) bearing a good strike of KedriDistrict Police Department handstamp in rose-red; 1943 (3 Dec.) card from Jakarta toAdek Camp bearing Jakarta Police Censored handstamp, Jakarta Post Office Censoredhandstamp and Adek Prison handstamp with Got censor, all in red; 1943 (31 Dec.) card from Benteng to Lampersari bearing Post Office Censored handstamp and 1945 (23 June) card used locally in Bandoeng bearing a fair strike of Banteu Prison handstampin rose-red. Some folding creases but with some good handstamps. Tett figs. 2-5-38, 39,47, 49, 63. (6 cards). Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2189 � 1944-45, a group of P.O.W. cards with examples from camps CQ (Bandoeng) (5), CP(Semerang) and CR (Batavia) (2), with various markings for the camps of the recipientsincluding boxed Java II (3), unframed Java I and other camp designations; three withvertical folds. Tett figs. 2-5-50 to 54, 56, 58, 60. (8 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2190 � 1944 Prisoner of War reply card, used examples of both the sender and reply sections, thefirst from Java CP to Malang bearing small boxed Censored handstamp in rose-red withfaint Hasegawa seal, boxed Java II camp with prisoner number; the second from Jakartato Java CQ bears boxed Censored handstamp with Tachi seal and manuscript “F5” in bluecrayon. These reply cards are very scarce. Tett fig. 2-5-61, 62. Photo HK$1,000-1,500For mail from Sumatra to Karees Camp (Java III), see lots 2219, 2220

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2192 � To Taiwan: 1943 (26 Apr.) 31⁄2c. Dai Nippon stationery card to J. van Beck cancelled byBatavia slogan cancellation, marked “TAWANAN MILITER” in red crayon with crayoncharacters for Taipei External and No.4 Holland; received 1944 (13 Jan.). Rare mail toTaiwan. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For another card to Taiwan, please see lot 2378

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2191 � To Japan: 1944 31⁄2c. Dai Nippon stationery card from Jakarta uprated 7c., cancelled bypen stroke, to A. Hoff in Fukuoka 14 Camp with “TAWANAN MILITER” and “14” in redcrayon plus circular Reception dated handstamp for 1945 (29 Mar.) and Fukuoka POWCamp Censored handstamp in blue with Fujii seal. Also 1943 (17 Dec.) Netherlands 5c.stationery card to Jan Schut, uncancelled with a fine strike of circular German censor inred, sent to Fukuoka “2” camp and bearing Fukuoka POW Camp Censored handstampin blue with Fujii seal; received on 8th April 1945. A good pair of cards. (2 cards) HK$1,500-2,000

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2193 � Atjeh Party: 1944 (22 Feb.) “Prisoners of War Post” envelope to J.A. Speyer, DutchPrisoner of War bearing Bangor c.d.s., British censor seal at left “3352” with “MEDAN”in blue crayon and “Atjeh” in red crayon (repeated on the reverse) with small Censoredhandstamp with Asanuma seal; vertical fold and soiled. Scarce mail to this camp. Tett fig.2-6-3. Photo HK$1,000-1,500For incoming mail, see lot 2216

2194 � Medan Camp: 1943 (24 Mar.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope bearing Canada 3c. tiedby Vancouver machine postmark, to Harold Poole, bearing small boxed Censoredhandstamp with Asanuma seal and pencil “Medan NC”; the reverse bearing Canadiancensor tape “DB/608”; corner missing and a little soiled, part of the address has beencensored (his unit). Scarce mail from Canada. Tett fig. 1-5-28. Photo HK$800-1,000

2195 � –– 1943 (7 June) Prisoner of War post envelope to J. Parsons bearing Glatton,Huntingdon c.d.s., British censor tape “3470”, “J.V.E.” in pencil (Johore VolunteerEngineers) and “P.O.W. Medan/NC” (not Changi) with small boxed Censoredhandstamp and Asanuma seal; some soiling. Tett fig. 2-6-2. Photo HK$800-1,000

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2196 � Pakan Baroe Camp: 1943 (2 July) Australian Red Cross envelope to C.S. Shaw, bearingMelbourne machine postmark, Australian censor tape with diamond “411” handstamp,small boxed Censored handstamp with Asanuma seal and pencil “Pakan Baroe”. Scarce.Tett fig. 2-6-7. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Ma 1 is an abbreviation for Malaya Camp 1, which covered the area of Pakan Baroe. PakanBaroe Camp was for those men working on the Sumatran Railway.

A short background of the railway which was built.Dutch railway engineers had long investigated the possibilities of building a railway betweenthe north and south coast of Sumatra to give access to the coal fields. These fields were reportedto have very good coal readily available on the surface. The problem was the cost of thebuilding of the railway through inhospitable jungle and for most part through swamps.Bridges to cross rivers, subjected to monsoon floods, had to be build. This would be through acountry invested with malaria and other diseases. So the plans were shelved if not forgotten.

After the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, these plans surfaced again and wereconsidered feasible by the Japanese conquerors. After all they had the workers. Plenty of themat no cost. Initially volunteers were enrolled from the Indonesian population, under falsepromises of light work, good pay and plenty of food. These were called in Japanese“Romushas”. The treatment of these romushas was terrible and soon there was a shortage ofvolunteers. This resulted in the introduction of forced labour. In 1944 the decision was madeto use POW’s, and on 19 May 1944 the first contingent of POWs from camps on Java arrivedvia Emma Haven near Padang. They were transported by trucks to Pakanbaroe. Their firsttask was to make camp 1 habitable. These were old barracks from an oil company, about ahundred meters from the Siak River. When it rained, and that happened frequently, most ofthe camp flooded and the prisoners had to wade through knee deep mud. Soon this camp wasnicknamed “Mud Resort” and this name remained until the evacuation on 17 October 1945

2197 � Palembang Camp: 1942-43, a group of “Prisoner of War Post” envelopes from U.K. with1942 (5 Oct.) envelope to Robert McGee bearing Glasgow machine postmark, Britishcensor seal “6327”, “Not Thai” in blue crayon and “PAL” in pencil, Censored handstampwith Miura seal; 1943 (17 May) envelope bearing Cambridge machine postmark, censorseal “9301”, “Pal” in pencil and, on the reverse, small boxed Censored handstamp with Miura seal; 1943 envelope to Vincent Slavin; and 1943 (29 July) envelope to G. O’Donovan bearing Worksop machine postmark, censor seal “1742”, “Pal” in penciland the small boxed censored handstamp with Miura seal. Good to fine. Tett figs. 2-6-1,4 to 6. (4 covers) HK$2,000-2,500For outgoing mail from Robert McGee, please see lot 2211

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2198 � Palembang Camp: 1943 (27 May) Australian Red Cross envelope to Jan Hoving, bearsMelbourne machine postmark, Australian censor tape with diamond “398” handstamp,addressed to Java and bears small boxed Censored handstamp with Marai seal and a goodstrike of boxed Transferred to Malaya; fine. Photo HK$800-1,000

2199 � –– 1944 (Apr. - Nov.) two 3d. Prisoner of War Post air mail cards to Alec Percival, thefirst, (3 Apr.) cancelled London postmark with British censor handstamp “P.W.8749”,addressed to Java Camp Z but with boxed Transferred to Malaya and small boxedCensored handstamp with Miura seal, bears pencil “M”; the second dated (8 Nov.) withIlford machine postmark, British censor “P.W.6926” handstamp, addressed to Malayabears pencil “RAF”, “M/A” (Malaya Administration) and “CH X Pal” (Changi, ex Palembang) and Saji seal in violet. Good cards. Tett figs. 2-6-8, 9. (2 cards) HK$1,500-2,000

2200 � –– 1945 (14 Apr.) German P.O.W. lettersheet cancelled by Eindhoven c.d.s. andaddressed to J. Streuve, Java Camp; bears Dutch censor “1094”, circular Egyptian censorand boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in red, Singapore and Siam have been crossedthrough and Palembang added; the ink has eaten in to the surface covering of the paper,nevertheless an interesting cover. Tett fig. 2-6-14. Photo HK$800-1,000

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2202 � –– 1944 (c.) second type card from C. Becker to his wife in Java, bears a light strike ofMa 1 in purple with Asanuma seal, large boxed Censored handstamp with Suzuki seal and boxed Java Camp III with number; pencil notes the receipt “21 Juli 1945”. Tett fig.2-7-11. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For another example of a Ma 1 handstamp, please see lot 2234

2201 � Pakan Baroe Camp: 1944 (c.) second type card from J. Maas to his wife in Java, bears a faint strike of Ma 1 in purple and Asanuma seal, large boxed Censored handstamp inred with Suzuki seal and boxed Java II camp; a few tone spots, good inter-camp mail. Tettfig. 2-7-10. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2204 � Palembang Camp: 1945 (c.) second type card from M.R. van Leeuwen to his wife inBandoeng, Java, with typewritten “MALAY FURYOSHUYOS NO.2” bearing Takahashi seal andmanuscript arrival date “23/5 - 45”; no other markings. Very scarce. Tett fig. 2-7-17.Photo HK$2,000-2,500Camp number 2 included Pangkalanbalei, where the P.O.Ws built an airfield

2203 � Pakan Baroe Camp: 1944 (c.) second type card from O.G. Farwell to his wife inSouthampton, typed at left, “MALAI FURYO SHUYSHO NO 1”, with small boxed Censoredhandstamp with Asanuma seal and British censor “P.W.”4104” in red. Fine and veryscarce. Tett fig. 2-7-15. Photo HK$2,000-2,500For another card, please see lot 2234

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2206 � To Java: 1944 first type card from van Wynen to his aunt in Java, bearing large figuresMarai in pale violet-blue and Asanuma seal, redirected on arrival with Pengalengan c.d.s.(11.5) and manuscript Not Known in Tjihapit. Fine. Tett fig. 2-7-4. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2207 � –– 1944 (c.) second type card from Brigadier Quirin van Nuland to his wife in Bandoeng,Java, bears Takahashi seal, large boxed Censored handstamp in red with Suzuki seal andboxed Java Camp III with number. Fine. Tett fig. 2-5-29 HK$1,500-2,000Senior officers should have been transferred to Taiwan

2205 � To Holland: 1943 (c.) first type card from A. Meulemans to his wife, bears large Maraihandstamp in red with Asanuma seal in red and Shimogahara seal in blue (applied inSingapore) plus circular German censor handstamp. Fine and scarce. Tett fig. 2-7-5.Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2208 � To U.K.: 1942 (c.) first type card from Laurie Symes to his parents in London, the cardwith handstruck Marai in katakana characters, Hanno seal and British censor “P.W.571”handstamp in rose-red. Fine and rare. Only two cards with this Marai handstamp havebeen recorded. Tett fig. 2-7-2. Photo HK$5,000-6,000

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2212 � Within Sumatra: 1943 (c.) first type card from Capt. J.W. Stemfourt to his wife in PadangWomen’s Camp, with large characters Marai in red with Asanuma seal with Shimogaharaseal in violet alongside, there is also a large handstruck “C” in red and Japanese characters.This card was sent via Singapore for transit between two camps in Sumatra. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2209 � –– 1943 (c.) first type card from Edward Hudson to his mother in London, bearing largefigures Marai and Asanuma seal, British censor handstamp “P.W.6408”; the reverse withthe date of receipt, “July 4th 1944”. Fresh and fine. Tett fig. 2-7-3. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2210 � –– 1943-44 first and second type cards; the first from Percival Gilbert to his wife inPlymouth, bears small characters Marai in red with Takahashi seal and British censor“P.W.6493”; creased and soiled; the second type card from Harold Goulding to hisparents in London with Takahashi seal but no British censor; soiled. Tett figs. 2-7-9, 14.(2 cards) HK$2,400-2,800

2211 � –– 1944 (c.) second type card from Robert McGee to his wife in Glasgow, with Takahashiseal; without British censor. Fresh and fine. Tett fig. 2-7-13 HK$1,000-1,500For incoming mail to Robert McGee, please see lot 2197

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2213 � From Australia: 1943 Australian Red Cross envelope to Mrs L. Hoefnagels, addressed toCentral Hospital, Kwala Simpang, bearing Australian censor tape with boxed censorhandstamp “V103”; boxed Censored handstamp in purple with small, unidentified seal inpurple, manuscript “Belawan Estate Camp near Medan” and “Ontvangen (received)Rantau Prapat 8th December 1944”. Tett fig. 2-6-15. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2214 � From Java: 1945 (4 June) 1945 31⁄2c. stationery card cancelled by Bandoeng c.d.s. toWalter Th. Swart in Malai Furyoshu Yusho No.2 from his wife, bearing a faint strike ofBandon Police Station Censored handstamp in purple with indistinct seal, “TawananMilitair” in red crayon and “Changi Hosp” in blue crayon; fine. Tett fig. 2-6-12. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

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2218 � –– 1945 (21 May) 11⁄2d. Prisoner of War Post air mail card to G. Grootenboer, cancelledby Hatfield roller cancellation, British censor handstamp “P.W.4027” with numerousmanuscript markings indicating the attempts to find the recipient with Padang (20.9),Medan, Palomanvry, Indian Army Post Office No.2 c.d.s (23.10) and, on the reverse,boxed handstamp, Unknown by the Netherlands Information Office in Singapore; somelight creasing. A scarce card with a lot of character. Tett fig. 2-6-24. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2215 � From U.K.: 1943 (8 Mar.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to J.W. Kerr, bearingEdinburgh c.d.s., British censor seal “5243”, a good strike of the boxed Censoredhandstamp in black with Shindo seal and manuscript “Bindjei”; small pencil note on thereverse, “5 Dec 1944”. Tett fig. 2-6-16. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Civilian internment camps in the East Coast of Sumatra residency were established inBindjei, Brastagi, Pematangsiantar, Tebingtinggi and Tandjungbalei, all with separatecamps for men and women.

2216 � –– 1943 (25 June) post card to W.G. Holteman ten Hove in Atjeh bearing Lewesmachine postmark with British censor handstamp “P.W.4875” in red, boxed Censoredhandstamp in black with Shindo seal, also in black, pencil note that received 4th December1944. Tett 2-6-22 HK$1,500-1,800

2217 � –– 1944, two Prisoner of War Post 3d. air mail cards, the first (3 June) to H.S. Arathoonin Palembang cancelled by South Kensington machine postmark with British censorhandstamp “P.W.6319” in red; the second (1 Sept.) to Robert Coutts with Aberdeenmachine postmark, British censor handstamp “P.W.4178” in red, straight-line SumatraArmy Internment Camp Censored in purple with unidentified censor. Tett figs. 2-6-20,21. (2 cards) HK$1,200-1,800

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2221 � Palembang: 1943 (26 Mar.) Prisoner of War post card from A & G Sinclair to their auntin Ipoh, Malaya bearing Kato seal; receipt date “22.9/43”. A rare card, although themessage includes, “We are allowed to write to our relatives twice a year.” it is thought thatthis was one of only two cards allowed from this camp in the three and a half years ofconfinement. Tett fig. 2-7-19. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2219 � Medan: 1944 (31 Aug.) P.O.W. card from H.L. de Jong to his relation in KareesInternment Camp in Bandoeng, Java, bearing Iwemoto seal, boxed Censored handstampin red with Suzuki seal and boxed Java III handstamp with number; vertical fold. Scarce.Photo HK$1,800-2,200Camp Karees was a Japanese internment camp for Dutch women and children at Bandeongin Java

2220 � –– 1945 (20 Apr.) another P.O.W. card from H.L. de Jong to his relation in KareesInternment Camp in Bandoeng, Java, bearing Moroto seal, boxed Censored handstamp inred with Suzuki seal and boxed Java III handstamp with number; vertical fold. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2223 � Rantau Prapat: 1945 (21 Apr.) P.O.W. card from E.H. Six van Oterleer to his wife inBrastagi Camp bearing Iwamoto seal. Very fine and rare inter camp mail. More words wereallowed. Tett fig. 2-7-21. Photo HK$3,000-4,000Brastagi Camp is on the east coast of Sumatra

2222 � –– 1944 (c.) Prisoner of War card from Dixie Armstrong to her younger brother atMuntok Camp (on Banka Island) bearing unidentified seal; creased and soiled. A raredestination. Tett fig. 2-7-22. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Banka Island is off the east coast of Sumatra


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2226 � Kampili Camp: 1945 undated waste paper ‘card’ to T Mobach in Pare Pare from aninmate of Kampili Camp bearing Yabe seal (used on inter-camp mail in Celebes) anddated “16 Mrh ‘45”. Rare. Photo HK$2,000-2,500In the abandoned and dilapidated Kampili sanatorium, some 25 kilometres southeast ofMakassar, the Japanese set up a new assembly camp for women and children in early 1943.In March 1943 a group of about 300 internees arrived from Ambon, in May the women andchildren from Malino arrived, in September about 110 persons from Timor, and lateDecember another 13 internees who came from Bali. On 17 and 19 July 1945 Kampili washit by allied bombs. These killed seven women and children and destroyed a large part of thecomplex. Immediately after these air raids the internees moved to an emergency camp, locatedin the forest near Kampili. This so-called Boskamp (forest camp) had been built there earlierby order of the Japanese camp commander, Jamadji Tadashi, probably with this type ofcalamity in mind

2224 � 1944 (17 Apr.) Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery card to Father Arnoldus in Pare Pare,cancelled by Jakarta slogan postmark and bearing a light strike of Jakarta Prisoner of WarCamp Censored handstamp in purple with Yamamoto seal. Fine and very scarce. Tett fig.2-8-6. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2225 � 1944 (24 Apr.) Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery card to Toean Osse in Pare Pare from Jakartabearing despatch c.d.s. at left, boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in rose-red and withSerebesu (Celebes) in katakana in red crayon and “Tawanan”; vertical fold. Very scarce.Tett fig. 2-8-5. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2228 � –– 1944 (c.) special P.O.W. card for civilians from Mrs de Wilde to her husband in ParePare, bearing Tanaka seal; very fine. Also the equivalent Prisoner of War card fromGeorge Cortenbach to a relative in Soerabaja, with Ogiri seal, the camp name has beencensored out; this card quite damaged at top. A good pair of rare cards. Tett fig. 2-8-9.Photo HK$3,500-4,500

2227 � –– 1944 (c.) special P.O.W. card for civilians from H. van der Noen to her husband inMakasser Camp with Tanaka seal; vertical fold. Rare. Tett fig. 2-8-8. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Makassa is on the south-west tip of Celebes. The Camp was a modern Dutch Military Barracksabout two miles south of the town. The Japanese authorities had appointed LieutenantColonel L. Gortmans, K.N.I.L., as Camp Commander. He was not the Senior Dutch Officerin the camp; the Senior Dutch Officer was Colonel M. Vooren, K.N.I.L. The Dutch numberedabout 1800, Americans 167 and the British 945. British and American navy personnel,among whom were survivors of the Battle of the Java Sea.

In April 1942 there were about 2,870 POWs in this camp. In June and July 1942 smallgroups of POWs from the Lesser Sunda islands arrived in Makassar. Mid-October 1942 some1,000 POWs were put on transport to Japan. Small groups of officers were taken to Japanand Surabaya in April 1942 and October 1943 respectively

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2229 � 1943 (c.) two Australian Red Cross envelopes to soldiers captured on Timor, withundated to Lieut. Gunn with Australian censor tape and diamond “350” handstamp,boxed Censored handstamp in rose-red with Suzuki seal and characters for Java H.Q.; thesecond card with Melbourne machine postmark, Australian censor seal with diamond“301” handstamp, boxed Censored handstamp in rose-red with Suzuki seal and boxedJava H.Q. handstamp. A good pair of covers. Tett figs. 2-2-5, 2-3-44. Photo. (2 covers) HK$4,000-5,000

Correspondence Collections

2230 � Sergeant George Parkes of the 48th LAA Regiment: 1942-45, the collection of mailbetween the P.O.W. and his family with his first card from Camp X in Java, 1942 letterfrom his son, which appear to be the first he received, various communications from theWar Office to his wife with regard to his whereabouts and pay, 1943 Red Cross letterinforming his wife of the information from a radio broadcast and a later letter listing theregulations about sending mail, 1943 letter from home, now redirected to Palembang,with additional letters, two 1944 letters with manuscript “M” on the cover for Malaya(also on Sumatra mail), two 1944 3d. air mail cards with boxed Transferred to Malaya,1944 second type P.O.W. card to his wife from “Malayan P.O.W. Camps”, 1944 RedCross letter inviting Mrs Parkes to send a telegram, 1945 telegram from his wife to hismother advising that George was safe and in Singapore and finally 11⁄2d. Forces lettersheetsent from the repatriation ship ‘Antenor’. A very interesting collection, especially with theRed Cross and Official letters. Reference Tett figs. 2-9-1 to 10 HK$5,000-6,000

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2233 � 1943 first type P.O.W. card from Antoine Looten (who was in one of the Java camps) tohis wife in Soerabaya, with Takashashi seal and boxed “NO RECORD/IN JAVA/P.O.W. &INTERNEES CAMPS” and with pencil “NR”; fine and scarce. Tett fig. 2-7-7. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2234 � 1944 second type P.O.W. card from J. Mossel to his wife in Bandoeng, Java, bearinghandstruck Ma I and Asanuma seal with a good strike of boxed “NO RECORD/INJAVA/P.O.W. & INTERNMENT CAMP” in black. Fine. A scarce card from Pakan Baroe,Sumatra. Tett fig. 2-7-12. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2231 � Gerhard Oprel: 1940-45, a series of letters and cards between Gerhard and his wife,Liesel, with 1940 71⁄2c. letter sheet where he report he has been called up but his uniformhad not arrived, two 1943 P.O.W. cards from Java X camp, 1944 card from Java W.N.camp but redirected to Semarang camp which includes pencil note of 18.9.44 noting thatthe ‘Zyonyu Maru’ had sunk, there were 750 survivors from 2250 men, 1944 reply cardto her husband, addressed to Java W.N. with numerous handstamps and markingsincluding the fact that he was now deceased, 1944 card to his wife stating that he was aliveand well, he had survived the ship wreck and transported to the Pakanbaroe - Moeararailway (he died working on the railway, not long after sending this card). The final itemis an airletter from the Administration of Pakanbaroe camp letting her know that they hadput flowers on her husband’s grave. A sad group but with some good items. Tett figs. 2-11-14 to 20. (7 items) HK$5,000-6,000

Undelivered Mail

2232 � 1943-44, a group of covers with 1943 (28 Jan.) 31⁄2c. Dai Nippon stationery card fromSemerang to Internees di Boeboetan, Soerabaia (when Dutch Government officials werehoused) but returned to sender as the recipient had been moved and bears straight-line“Kirim Kembali” in mauve; 1943 (5 May) post card bearing uncancelled 2c. (2) fromBogor to Tjimahi with typed label, Address must be written and instructed on top of thepost card as you, Mr/Mrs have received from the prisoners, Bogor Office Censoredhandstamp without seal; 1944 (22 Feb.) 31⁄2c. Dai Nippon stationery card cancelled byMadioen c.d.s., from Camp Tawanan, Ngawi to Bandoeng bearing handstruckTemporary Unit 19 Unknown, Return to Sender and Madioen District PoliceHeadquarters Censored handstamp, boxed Java II, censor seal and other markings. Tettfigs. 2-13-8, 9. (3 cards) HK$3,000-4,000

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2235 � 1944 (10 Jan.) P.O.W. card from H. Krul in Camp 1 in Thailand to a family member inSoerabaia, bearing Komai censor (in Thailand) and “NO RECORD” in violet. Fine andscarce. Tett fig. 3-3-25. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2236 � 1944 (24 Dec.) Dai Nippon 31⁄2c. stationery card to H. Visser in Java W.N. Camp bearingprinted label which reads, Announcement. Postcards to Java prisoners may not be byordinary postcard, but must be postcards determined by the office for prisoners. JavaMilitary Internment Administration; also boxed handstamp stating “Rejected”; fine. Tettfig. 2-13-7. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2237 � 1945 (19 May) 1945 31⁄2c. stationery card to J. van der Beeke in Java W.N. Camp,cancelled by Jakarta c.d.s. and with “TAWANAN MILITER” in red crayon, sent from DjokdjaCamp and bears the boxed Return to Sender “Rejected” handstamp in carmine; fine. Tettfig. 2-13-1. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

Related Items

2238 A selection of items which includes a group of messages to Mrs Timmins in Birminghamwith three Red Cross messages following the tracing of her son plus an unhelpful letterfrom the Record Office; a request for release of a Dutch national; internee registrationcard and a group of unused stationery including P.O.W. card and a very scarce unsplitP.O.W. reply card. A good lot. (13 items). Photo HK$2,000-3,000

Post War Communications

2239 � A large and valuable collection of envelopes, cards and other items which includes RedCross messages into and out of D.E.I., Dutch Red Cross record card, a quantity of coversto and from former prisoners, many are stampless and includes Red Cross Bataviahandstamps, Red Cross Lawang and others, 1945 5c. stationery card used to Holland,Semarang and on printed military card to Sumatra and Java (2), covers to Irene Camp inSingapore (2), returned mail (4) and a returned Civilian Red Cross letter sheet. A diverseand interesting lot. From Tett chapter 2-14. (37 items) HK$15,000-20,000

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When the Japanese landed on Luzon, the primary island, US Forces retreated to the Bataan Peninsulaand Corregidor where they held out until 9th April 1942 and 6th May respectively. When they finallysurrendered, they were force-marched to Camp O’Donnell from where they were dispersed to many sub-camps to clear up and repair the damaged infrastructure. Filipino soldiers were released back into theircommunities. Most of the US POWs were gradually shipped to Japan as their work in the Philippineswas completed. Many were to die when their ships came under attack by the allies.The transfer to Japanwas to provide man-power for the war effort and to remove them from the path of the advancingAmerican forces. 4,000 civilian internees were eventually centralised in two camps on Luzon. Theprisoners remaining in the Philippines were the first to be liberated by the allied forces

Pre Invasion Mail2240 � 1941 (20 Apr.) air mail envelope from George Colley to his wife in Hollywood, Los

Angeles, mailed from Wake Island with 35c. franking tied by Honolulu duplex; also 1941(2 Nov.) air mail envelope from the same correspondence bearing U.S. air 50c. tied by“U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL/CANACAO” duplex. (2 covers) HK$1,000-1,500

2241 � 1942 (Mar.) (c.) War Department envelope from Col. John Vance to his wife inMaryland, bears boxed “EXAMINED BY/THEATRE CENSOR”, without any other marking.This handstamp was used in Melbourne in April 1942, suggesting that this letter wastaken by submarine to enter the postal system in Melbourne. A very unusual militaryletter. Photo HK$1,200-1,800He wrote a book of his memoirs, Doomed Garrison: The Philippines (A POW story). Personalexperiences of the Philippine defence campaign (1941-1942) from a different perspective: theauthor was the Finance officer of the US Army in the Philippines.

Col. Vance narrates how he came to the Philippines in 1940, and his duties as US Armyfinance officer. He was responsible for disbursing money for all supplies bought, labour hired,vehicles and ships commandeered, and above all paying for all Philippine Army expenses sinceit had come into the service of the US. He details how, even during the siege of Bataan andCorregidor, bills had to be paid, and money sent to the southern islands to allow military unitsto continue to make purchases and pay their men. With the fall of Corregidor, Vance becamea prisoner of war; the Japanese knew who he was and questioned him endlessly about thelocation of money. He was moved to Bilibid, then Tarlac, Taiwan and finally Manchuria,where he was when the war ended. After his return to the US, he was reputedly charged $71million dollars for cash advances he had made in 1941 and 1942.

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2242 � 1942 (17 Aug.) letter for Gerald Warner, the American Consul in Kobe, addressed to“New York City, S.S. Gripsholm arriving about Aug 23 - 1942”, bearing U.S. 3c. frankingtied by Glendale machine postmark, U.S. censor seal at left “6900”. Fine. A scarce letterrelating to the first exchange. Ex Fiset. Tett fig. 5-13-2. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Gerald Warner was the American consul in Taiwan from 1937-February 1941. He thenbecame consul in Tokyo, but after Pearl Harbour was held under house arrest

2243 � 1943 a group of covers addressed to passengers on the second exchange with censoredenvelope from Valley Center, Kansas to Alice Huggins, New York (ex Fiset); from NewYork to Harold Loucks, Port Elizabeth; and from Portuguese India to Mary Corvisano atGoa (philatelic). An unusual selection. Tett figs. 5-13-3, 4. (3 covers) HK$2,500-3,000

Camp 1, Cabanatuan - Incoming Mail

2244 � 1943 three envelopes to Earl Wheeler, the first dated 1943 (12 Apr.) with Harlington,Texas slogan postmark, U.S. censor seal, boxed Censored handstamp in mauve withIwanaka and Shoda seals and pencil “#1” and “Put Hosp” with part enclosure; 1943 (6 May) envelope bearing U.S. Navy machine postmark, censor seal with “PASSEDBY/NAVAL CENSOR”, Kimura seal and “#1” in blue crayon; 1943 (4 Aug.) envelopebearing Harlington Gunnery School slogan postmark, censor tape, Nishida seal, “#1” inblue crayon and “I23” in pencil. A good group of covers which would have been sent onthe second exchange in 1943. Tett figs. 5-3-6, 7, 17. (3 covers). Photo HK$2,000-2,500Earl Wheeler was held in Camp O’Donnell and Cabanataun before being transferred toFukuoka Camp 17. He was transported on ‘Oryoko Maru’ and ‘Enoura Maru’, which wereboth sunk, and ‘Brazil Maru’, landing in Japan on 30th January 1945

2245 � 1943-44 two Prisoner of War Mail covers to 2nd Lieutenant Charles W. Burris from Tulsa, Oklahoma bearing despatch slogan postmarks, U.S. censor tape andhandstamps, one routed through Germany with German censor handstamp, and withTajima and Sakuma seals respectively, the second with additional “Cab 1” in pencil. Tettfig. 5-3-27, 28. (2 covers) HK$1,200-1,800Lieut Burris was a fighter pilot, subsequently transferred to Fukuoka Camp 1 and laterJinsen. It is thought that these letters arrived after his departure and were never delivered.He witnessed unbelievable callousness at Cabanatuan: “That was one place where I learnedthat a human being is a marauder. You couldn’t keep food around because they’d steal it.They didn’t mind seeing a guy die. They just wanted his food. Everybody was concerned aboutthemselves”

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2246 � 1943-44, a group of U.S. covers with 1943 (25 Mar.) envelope to Gund Hettingerbearing Los Angeles slogan postmark, censor tape, Philippine Prisoner of War CampCensor in rose with Nishimura seal and “Camp 1” in blue crayon (Gund Hettinger diedon the ‘Arisan Maru’, 10.4.44); 1943 (14 Apr.) U.S. 3c. stationery envelope to CharlesOlasky cancelled by Brooklyn machine postmark, censor seal, Philippine Prisoner of WarCamp Censor handstamp in mauve with Iwanaka and Hatarei seals, “Camp 1” in bluecrayon and “Rec’d May 6 1944”; 1943 (28 Aug.) envelope and letter to Burchard Hayswith Minneapolis slogan postmark and handstruck “CAMP-1” in purple, withoutJapanese censor; 1943 (20 Oct.) envelope to Lieut. Col. Hal Granberry with Boulder,Colorado machine postmark, U.S. and German censor, Philippine Prisoner of War CampCensor handstamp and “Cab” in pencil; 1943 (11 Nov.) a second envelope to CharlesOlasky with Charleston Navy Yard machine postmark, U.S. and German censor tape,Kimura censor and “Cab” in pencil; and 1944 (9 Jan.) envelope to John Reeff with SantaMonica machine postmark, Tijima censor and manuscript “Cab” in pencil. A good group.Tett figs. 5-3-4, 5, 25, 26, 30. (6 covers). Photo HK$6,000-8,000

2247 � 1943, a group of U.S. covers with 1943 (1 Apr.) envelope to Robin Fisher bearing SanFrancisco slogan postmark, U.S. censor tape, Philippine Prisoner of War Camp Censorhandstamp with Hatarei seal and “Camp #1” in red crayon; 1943 (10 May) cover to CarlShaw bearing Branson duplex, Philippine Prisoner of War Censor handstamp in mauvewith Shosa seal and pencil “#1”; 1943 (30 June) to Wayne Pennington bearing Drumrightduplex, circular Tokyo Red Cross handstamp in rose, boxed Prisoner of War Mail in red,Philippine Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in rose with Shoda seal, “C1” in bluecrayon and pencil “July 31 1944” date of receipt; 1943 (20 Aug.) long envelope (folded)to Austin Everett bearing Hendenhall machine postmark, handstruck “#1” in blue-black(unusual) and Nishida seal; 1943 (25 Aug.) envelope to Myron Hayes with Cambridgemachine postmark and handstruck “CAMP-1” in blue-black, without Japanese censor;and 1943 (2 Sept.) envelope to Joseph Wolf bearing St. Marys duplex and marked “ViaGripsholm”, Nishida seal and “#1” in blue crayon and part additional censor seal at right.A good and varied group. Tett figs. 5-3-8, 9, 14, 22, 23, 24. (6 covers). Photo HK$5,000-6,000


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2249 � 1943-44 (c.) type 1, 2 and 3 cards undated; the first from George Cecil (tear) withIwanaka seal and circular U.S. censor “435”; type 2 from Armando del Frate withIwanaka seal and circular U.S. censor “478” (heavy crease); third is from DonaldEshleman bearing Iwanaka and Ito seals, Salem 1945 (17 Sept.) arrival backstamp,without U.S. censor as arrived after the end of the war. Tett figs. 5-2-5, 14, 27. (3 cards).Photo HK$4,000-5,000Armando del Frate was reported as being in Lipa, Camp 10B, and may have been movedthere later on

2250 � 1944 (6 May) type 3 card from 2nd Lieut. Robert Nourse to Omaha, Nebraska andredirected to Grand Island, bears Iwanaka seal and U.S. censor “11135”. The card states that he was in excellent health and still awaiting delivery of letters. The reverse with“8 - 1-22-45” signifying the date of arrival. Fine and scarce. Tett fig. 5-2-26. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Robert Nourse lost his life on the ‘Enoura Maru’ which was sunk on 9th January 1945

2248 � 1944 (16 Dec.) British 3d. Prisoner of War Post Air Mail card to W.J. Eburn bearingLondon slogan cancellation, British censor handstamp “P.W. 3082” in red; mistakenlysent to Singapore and with small boxed Censored handstamp in purple with faintNakajima seal. Probably returned to sender after the war had ended. Rare mail from theU.K. Tett fig. 5-3-41. Photo HK$2,000-2,500William Eburn was a British seaman on a ship captured near the Philippines. He wastransported to Japan and survived the Sinking of the Hofuku Maru 21.9.44

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2251 � 1943, two letters to Ernest Myers from his mother, both with Fresno postmarks, U.S.censor tape, the first with handstruck “DAVAO” in blue-black, the second with boxedPrisoner of War Mail handstamp in red, very faint censor handstamp and seal plus“Davao” in blue crayon. Both with original letters, the first dated 12.7 is the third letter,the second, dated 11.8 is the 8th. Ex Stitch. Tett figs. 5-3-15, 16. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Camp 2, Davao - Outgoing Mail

2252 � 1942 (Dec.) (c.) type 1 card from Cecil Wilson to his mother in San Francisco, bearingTsubota seal and U.S. censor “10899” handstamp; adhesive tape at left and a few minorimperfections. Scarce. Tett fig. 5-2-8. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2253 � 1943 (c.) type 2 card from Gordon Malonay to his sister in Los Angeles bearing Sachi sealand circular U.S. censor handstamp “972”; good. Tett fig. 5-2-16. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Capt. Malonay was rescued at Bilibid Prison, Manila by American Forces 2.4.1945

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2256 � 1943 type 2 card from John Chesebrough to his mother in New York bearing handstruck“SCE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, Urabe seal and faint circular U.S. censor “658”;corner crease and soiled. Scarce. Tett fig. 5-2-17. Photo HK$2,500-3,000John Chesebrough was later transferred to Clarke Field camp

2257 � 1944 (26 Apr.) type 3 card from Ernest Serrano to his mother in New Mexico with Urabeseal and “12249” U.S. censor handstamp; corner crease, fresh. Tett fig. 5-2-28. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Camp 3, Bilibid Prison - Incoming Mail

2254 � 1943, two envelopes, 1943 (2 June) to Capt. Richard Roshe bearing Long Branchduplex, U.S. censor tape and Great Japanese Military Police Censored tape with Kubotaseal, manuscript “Bil” and “Jan 44” (receipt); 1943 (1 Nov.) to Col. James Duckworth,Medial Corps., Camp of P.I. #3, bearing San Francisco slogan postmark, U.S. censor tape and circular handstamp “375”, circular German censor handstamp, Japanese censorseal and “Cab” (he had been transferred to Cabanatuan) (ex. Garrett). Tett fig. 5-3-10.(2 covers) HK$1,800-2,200

Camp 3, Bilibid Prison - Outgoing Mail

2255 � 1943 type 1 card from William Dunn to his parents in Illinois, bears Urabe censor andcircular U.S. censor “271”; fine. Tett fig. 5-2-9 HK$1,200-1,800


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2258 � 1944 type 3 and type 4 cards from Harry Reilich to his parents in Los Angeles, both withUrabe seal and U.S. censor handstamp “11047”; the first is creased, the second fresh andfine. Tett figs. 5-2-29, 36. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Harry Reilich went on to write a book of his experiences, Our Days Were Years. This is theaccount of his personal experiences in the Philippines at the start of World War II, from thefirst attacks on Clark Field near Manila, the valiant stand against overwhelming Japaneseodds for four months before the fall of Bataan, the Bataan Death March, and a three-and-one-half-year incarceration in Japanese P.O.W. camps, both in the Philippines and on theJapanese islands

Camp 7, Corregidor (?) - Outgoing Mail

2259 � 1943 type 1 card from Joseph Carbonaro to his father in New York, bears Urabe censorand circular U.S. censor “104”; soiled but rare mail from this camp. Tett fig. 5-2-10.Photo HK$3,000-4,000


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2260 � 1944 (5 July) Prisoner of War Air Mail lettersheet with U.S. Air 8c. tied by New Yorkmachine postmark, to Myer Dougherty bearing U.S. censor handstamp “11028” and“RETURN TO SENDER/By Direction of the Air Department/Undeliverable as Addressed”,the reverse with German censor tape and handstamp plus New York return postmarkdated 1945 (28 Dec.). Fine and rare mail addressed to this camp. Tett fig. 5-3-33. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Camp 10, Batangas - Outgoing Mail

2261 � 1942 (Dec.) (?) type 1 card from Myer Dougherty to his mother in San Deigo bearingstraight-line “SEC DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, Yakushiji and Urabe seals, circularU.S. censor “113” and manuscript “Rec’d Aug 14 - 1943”; stained and soiled. Very rareas only two items of mail are recorded from this camp. Tett fig. 5-2-13. Photo HK$4,000-6,000Originally 150 P.O.Ws were sent to Batangas. There they repaired roads and bridges whichhas been destroyed during the fighting. They were there for three months when “less than 30survivors ... emaciated and beaten and as sick a group of men I have ever seen” (written byRalph Hibbs) were taken to Bilibid

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2262 � 1944 type 4 card from William Brown to his mother in Antioch, California bearing Urabeseal (applied in Bilibid) and U.S. censor handstamp “12249”; some light soiling. A veryrare card from this camp. Tett fig. 5-2-37. Photo HK$5,000-7,000PROVENANCE:William Oliver, December 2010

In September 1942 a party of 400 P.O.Ws was taken to this island to work on enlarging theairfield. 150 were returned to Bilibid in July 1943 as they were too ill to work, they werereplaced by a further 70 men. Another 60 were taken back to Bilibid in December 1943, alsobeing too ill. On 14th December 1944 the Japanese guards murdered the remaining 140P.O.Ws, although six managed to escape. William Brown was one of those executed

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2263 � 1943 type 2 card from V.M. Deck to a friend (aunt?) in Dayton, Ohio bearing Urabe sealand circular U.S. censor handstamp “478”; typed in red ink (typical for this camp). Fineand rare. Ex Garrett. Tett fig. 5-2-20. Photo HK$4,000-5,000The work detail was to widen the runway on the airfield

Camp 10-B, Lipa - Incoming Mail

2264 � 1944 (21 May) Prisoner of War Air Mail lettersheet bearing U.S. Air 6c. cancelled bydumb postmark, to Charles Buchanan, bears Matsunaga seal and manuscript “Cab” asCharles Buchanan had been sent back to Cababatuan as Lipa was closed in March 1944.Ex Garrett. Tett fig. 5-3-32. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

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2265 � 1944 (7 Feb.) “Prisoner of War Mail” to Lieut. John Fantone, c/o Geneva, Switzerlandbearing Fort Benning machine postmark, U.S. censor tape with “11351” handstamp andfaint Sakuma seal in violet and manuscript “22”. Good and a very scarce destination. Tettfig. 5-3-40. Photo HK$1,800-2,200John Fantone was a medical man and was sent to Japan on the ‘Brazil Mara’. He died inCamp Moji Hospital Fukuoka on 10th February 1945 from bomb wounds

Camp 10-C, Clark Field - Outgoing Mail

2266 � 1943 type 2 card from Sgt. Paul Graham to his father in Tacoma, bears Urabe seal,circular U.S. censor handstamp “414” and “Received Dec 13- 43”; good to fine. A rarecard from this camp. Tett fig. 5-2-21. Photo HK$3,500-4,500Paul Graham was taken to Japan on ‘Noto Maru’ and held in Nagasaki 6B camp, where hewas liberated


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2268 � 1943 type 2 card from Ivan Buster to his wife (?) in the French quarter in Shanghai, (a companion to the previous lot) bearing Urabe seal and no other markings. It appearsthat his wife was not an alien as she had not been interned. Rare mail, especially intoChina. Tett fig. 5-2-23. Photo HK$4,000-6,000

2269 � 1944 type 3 card from H.G. Ellis to his family in Phoenix, bearing Urabe seal and U.S.censor handstamp “11079”; fine and scarce. Tett fig. 5-2-34. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Henryck Ellis was sent back to Bilibid, from where he was eventually liberated

2267 � 1943 type 2 card from Sgt. Ivan Buster to a friend (mother-in-law?) in Salem, Oregonbearing straight-line “SCE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, Yakushiji and Urabe sealsand circular U.S. censor handstamp “389”. Fine and rare mail from this camp. Tett fig.5-2-22. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Manila Port was open between June 1942 and July 1944. Ivan Buster was taken to Japan onthe ‘Noto Maru’ on 27th August 1944 and held in Sendai 6 Camp in Hanawa

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2270 � 1944 (26 Jan.) “Civilian Internee Postage Free” envelope to Walter Moore bearing SanFrancisco slogan postmark, U.S. censor tape with “11083” handstamp, Yamato seal andmanuscript “3” and “Rec’d Oct 31 - 44”. Scarce mail to this camp. Tett fig. 5-5-20. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Camp Holmes was Internment Camp 3

2271 � 1944 (12 June) 3d. Prisoner of War Post Air Mail card to Eric Little, cancelled by KirkinTilloch, Glasgow c.d.s. with British censor “P.W.9197” handstamp in red and Yamatoseal; fine. Rare mail from the U.K. Tett fig. 5-5-21. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

Civilian Internees - Santo Tomas - Incoming Mail

2272 � 1942-44, a group of covers to Mr and Mrs Rohrer, with 1942 (15 Oct.) envelope bearingU.S. 3c. tied by Pasadena machine postmark, addressed to Santo Tomas Camp with U.S.censor seal “286” and manuscript “A-1” and with the original letter, no Japanese censormarks; 1943 (24 Aug.) air mail cover from Helen Rohrer’s mother bearing U.S. Air 6c.tied by Pasadena duplex and sent “On SS Gripsholm New York” with U.S. censor tape“584”, Japanese censor tape with Kubota seal, marked “A-1” in red crayon and “LB” inpencil plus other markings (the pair had now been transferred to Los Banos) and with theoriginal letter; 1944 (5 Feb.) 2c. stationery envelope to Lewis Rohrer cancelled by Seattlemachine postmark, U.S. censor tape with “11335” handstamp, manuscript “St Tomas”and “LB” in blue crayon with the original letter from his sister; and 1944 (10 June)Prisoner of War Post air mail lettersheet with U.S. 5c. tied by New York machinepostmark, U.S. censor handstamp “11336” and “LB” in blue crayon and enclosing amessage from his mother. A good group. Tett figs. 5-5-11, 13, 19. (4 covers) HK$3,000-4,000

2273 � 1943 (12 May) envelope from the Bureau of the Census to Maria de Ridder bearing 5c.tied by Manila slogan postmark and with boxed bilingual “Passed by Censor/JapaneseMilitary Police” in violet. The mail was to instruct the recipient to report to Santo TomasCamp for internment; vertical fold. Tett fig. 5-4-3 HK$1,000-1,500



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2274 � 1943 (13 Sept.) envelope to George Colley bearing U.S. 5c. franking tied by Washingtonmachine postmark, with U.S. censor tape “206”, Japanese censor tape with Kubota sealon the reverse, handstamped “ST.TOMAS” in blue-black and with manuscript “c/o SDLennox A-3”. In fact George Colley had escaped with his wife and some colleagues in asmall boat but were forced to land near Sandakan where they were captured by theJapanese and held in Kuching camp. Tett fig. 5-5-23. Photo HK$1,200-1,800George Colley wrote a book of his time in captivity, Manila-Kuching and Return 1941-1945

2275 � 1944-45, a group of covers with 1944 (Apr.) stampless envelope to Mrs Newman,without postmark, U.S. censor tape with “11330” handstamp, manuscript “ST” in bluecrayon and with original letter from her mother which bears small Kinoshita seal, theenvelope with “Rec. 11-17-44”; 1944 (25 July) local card to Arnold Warren from hisyoung son, bears 5s. adhesive tied by Manila cancellation with Kinoshita seal on thereverse (ex William Oliver); 1945 (23 Jan.) Prisoner of War Post air mail lettersheet to theLommassons bearing New York machine postmark, “5376” censor handstamp, themessage refers to quotes from the bible, but this appears not to have been delivered. Tettfigs. 5-5-10, 26. (3 covers) HK$2,000-2,500

2276 � 1945 (14 Jan.) Prisoner of War Post air mail card to Leon Jepson bearing blank despatchmachine postmark, sent from Vancouver with Canadian censor “556” handstamp; notdelivered and bears “RETURN TO SENDER FREE/BY ORDER OF THE POSTMASTERGENERAL/RECOVERED FROM JAPANESE” in black. Scarce Canadian P.O.W. card. Tett fig. 5-5-25. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2277 � 1943 (25 Sept.) special Prisoner of War Post envelope from David Dargie to his brotherin Arbroath, Scotland, bears Manila postmark, boxed Censored handstamp in red withMazaki seal, British censor seal “63316” on the reverse, with the original letter on thespecial camp stationery. Carried on the ‘Gripsholm’. Fine and a scarce destination. Tettfig. 5-4-8, 9. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2278 � 1944 Philippine Internment Camp post card from Rebecca Everett to her brother in NewJersey bearing Ohashi seal and U.S. censor “12254” handstamp. The message notes thatshe has received a package. Fine. Tett fig. 5-4-12. Photo HK$1,800-2,200Dates on these cards were allowed after mid-1944

2279 � 1944 (27 June) Philippine Internment Camp card from Winifred Chun to her brother inMarlborough, England bearing Kinoshita seal and with pencil “Oct 1st”; without Britishcensor so probable received after the war. Also 1942 (2 Nov.) envelope to Miss Chunbearing Marlborough machine postmark, British censor seal “1549”, circular Stamp ofEnemy Country Person Prisoner of War Camp in black; with the original letter number2 from her brother and 1944 (1 Dec.) American Red Cross Civilian Message Form toWinnie Chun sent from New York from a friend, this was probably still in transit whenMiss Chun was liberated. An interesting group. Tett figs. 5-4-17, 5-5-7, 22. (3 items) HK$2,500-3,500

2280 � 1944 (24 July) Philippine Internment Card from Margaret Almy to a friend at WarnerBros Pictures, bearing Kinoshita seal and U.S. censor “12254” handstamp; some lightcreasing. Tett fig. 5-4-18. Photo HK$1,500-2,000For 1943 mail to Zentsuji Camp, see lot 2363



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2281 � 1944 (23 Jan.) plain post card to C. Buhler bearing Epsom machine postmark, Britishcensor “P.W. 77” handstamp in red, various manuscript marks including “LB” in redcrayon; light vertical fold. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2282 � 1944, two covers with (14 Mar.) envelope to Emsley Beck bearing U.S. Air 6c. tied byBakersfield machine postmark, U.S. censor tape with “11159” handstamp, addressed toLos Banos (where he was held) but with manuscript “Santo Tomas” and “Hosp”; (10 July)Prisoner of War Post air mail lettersheet to Rev. Thomas Mitchell bearing U.S. 6c.franking tied by Woodstock duplex, U.S. censor handstamp “11331”, Hatarei seal,addressed to Santo Tomas but with “LB” in blue crayon. Tett figs. 5-5-17, 18. (2 covers) HK$1,000-1,500Emsley Beck was a steward on the ‘President Grant’ and was one of the crew who were leftbehind in Manila when the ship had to make an emergency departure

2283 � 1944 (June) two 3d. Prisoner of War air mail cards to J.A.G.L. Smith, marked “CivilianInternee” from a friend, dated 2nd and 23rd respectively and cancelled by Birkenheadmachine postmark and Rock Ferry, Birkenhead c.d.s., each with British censor, “LB” inblue crayon, “27” in red crayon and, on the reverse, Hatarei seal. Fine and scarce. Theseat the first two cards in this correspondence, the first message includes “At last can write”,though it is not clear why this should have taken so long. Good mail from the U.K. Tettfigs. 5-5-15, 16. (2 cards) HK$2,000-2,500For other mail relating to J. Smith, see lots 2287 and 2291

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2284 � 1943 (25 Sept.) opened-out special Internment Camp envelope from H.E. Yarboroughto New York bearing Manila machine postmark, boxed Censored handstamp in red withMazaki seal, U.S. censor tape marks at each side with circular “777” handstamp, companyreceipt 1943 (16 Dec.) on the reverse. This is from the first mailing and was carried onthe ‘Gripsholm’. Tett fig. 5-4-10. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2285 � 1944 Philippine Internment Camp card from George Reid to home in Insch,Aberdeenshire, with Tanaka Eiji seal and British censor “P.W. 445” handstamp in red.Fine. Tett fig. 5-4-14. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2286 � 1944 Philippine Internment Camp card from Corwin Chapman to his wife in SanFrancisco, bearing Urabe seal; without U.S. censor. Heavily creased. Tett fig. 5-4-16 HK$1,200-1,800

2287 � 1944 (21 Mar.) Philippine Internment Card from John Alwynne G.L. Smith to his wife in Wirral, the message is upbeat but asks for woollen socks, with Urabe seal andBritish censor “P.W. 3235” in red; a second card includes, “lucky able to send third card,”,Tanaka Eiji seal and British censor “P.W. 3154” in red. Two good cards. Also 1941 (24 Dec.) Cable and Wireless illustrated telegram from Alwynne Smith to Annie Smithstating, “safe in Manila Merry Xmas”, sent nine days before the Japanese took Manila.Tett figs. 5-4-11, 15, 5-5-2. (3 pieces). Photo HK$3,000-5,000

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2288 � 1943 (Sept. - Oct.) two envelopes to Rev. Thomas A. Mitchell, both with Buffalo sloganpostmarks and U.S. censor tape, the first with boxed Prisoner of War Mail handstamp indeep red (crossed through), boxed Censored handstamp in grey-blue with Kuboka seal,readdressed to Maryland and was not delivered. The second sent via Germany withcircular censor handstamp, Kinoshita seal and marked both “Los Banos” and “St Tomas”(Ateneo de Manila was closed in July 1943). Tett figs. 5-5-12, 27. (2 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000Up to 53 internees were cared for by Jesuit Fathers

Civilian Internees - Holy Ghost College - Incoming Mail

2289 � 1943 (10 June) “Civilian Internee Mail” envelope to Leanne and Virginia Blinzler, atHoly Ghost College, bearing Buffalo slogan postmark, U.S. censor tape, handstruck“ST.TOMAS” and “55A”; roughly opened at right. Tett fig. 5-5-6. Photo HK$1,000-1,500The Holy Ghost College was where sick children under the age of twelve were cared for. Thetwo Blinzler sisters were quite young at this time. This was closed in February 1944 and theinternees moved to other camps. Leanne Blinzler Noe wrote a book of her experiences in,MacArthur Came Back A Little Girl’s Encounter With War in the Philippines

Philippino Internees - Bongabong Camp

2290 � Undated Japanese Army Field Post Card from Luis Delos Santos to his mother in Guimbawith the message in English, the address had been translated into Kanji. Fine and rare.Tett fig. 5-4-19. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2291 � 1942-43, a selection of philatelic commemorative covers to and from civilian internees,bearing different Japanese commemorative cachets and bilingual censor handstamps; fine.(10 covers) HK$1,200-1,500

2292 � 1942-44, an interesting and varied selection of covers, cards and other items with picturepostcards of Bilibid (3) and Santo Tomas (ex Garrett), 1942 air mail envelope to DonaldMcCann with Examiner’s “1709” seal and “TRANSATLANTIC ROUTE” in purple butapparently not delivered (Donald McCann worked for Pan-Am, he met a nurse in SantoTomas, Dorothy Ludlow, whom he later married); 1943 (11 May) stampless Officialenvelope asking Herbert Bamberger to report to Santo Tomas Internment Camp - he waslater liberated from Bilibid Camp; 1943 (26 Jan.) envelope to Iona Lupton in Manila butredirected to Santo Tomas Internment Camp with square boxed Enemy Country PersonInternment Camp in red; 1944 (3 Jan.) Red Cross card seeking location of W.F.Zimmerman, Catholic Mission file cards (3), 1944 Family Aid Committee letter givinginformation about the MacGavin family; and 1943 ham radio message from Sacrementoto Mrs Holmes in Oregon, with the original letter. Also some contemporary newspapersand other ephemera. A very good lot. Tett figs. 5-4-1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 5-5-2, 5-3-2 HK$5,000-7,000

Air Drop Leaflets

2293 By The Japanese: A group of six leaflets dropped on the American or Philippino forces toencourage surrender or promote anti-American feelings. Fair to fine. Tett figs. 5-1-3, 4,5. (6) HK$1,000-1,500

2294 By The Americans: A wide and varied group of leaflets with messages from GeneralMacArthur and President Osmena to encourage Philippino resistance and others toJapanese soldiers to encourage them to surrender. Also examples of “I shall return”MacArthur match box and cigarette packet, rare and iconic. Tett figs. 5-13-9 to 14. (14 items). Photo HK$3,000-4,000



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2295 � 1942 South Cebu USAFFE 2c. pair, 4c. pair and 20c. se-tenant with 16c., the 2c. and 4c.show both types of fount of the value; 2c. with soiled mark. A scarce and important set.Tett figs. 5-9-2, 4. Photo HK$6,000-8,000These stamps were produced for mail services among the guerrilla forces. The 2c. and 4c. wereprinted in strips of five on pink paper, the 16c. and 20c. are on off-white paper in se-tenantpairs, two pairs on each side of the sheet (the stamps could only be printed in one corner, so thesheet needed to be turned accordingly)

2296 � 1943 Mindanao 2c. blue, a roulette single with part original gum, light corner crease.Fresh. Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2297 � 1943 Mindanao; 1944 (1 Jan.) long manila envelope bearing 2c. blue tied by dated oval“POSTED IN THE FREE PHILIPPINES/Mindanao Guerrilla Area”, sent by Jesus Montalvan toHoward Zumwalt in Tacloban, Leyte and bears an array of postmarks dated June andJuly; some creasing and soiling. A rare and desirable cover. Tett fig. 5-9-7. Photo HK$18,000-20,000The sender, Captain Montalvan wrote about his covers, “My intention to have postmarks ofthe different post offices was to show on Mindanao the Japs occupied some municipalities only,and not the whole island ... Covers that are postmarked are mostly mine, because when I tookmy vacation to visit my family, I used to pass through the non-occupied areas and asked thepostmasters to postmark my letters. All letters at that time were sent by couriers”

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2298 � 1944-45, a group of items with 1944 (19 Oct.) envelope from M. Satterthwaite on USSLST 707 (a landing craft involved in the taking of Leyte, 5 days before) to Boston,bearing U.S. NAVY duplex and circular “PASSED NAVAL CENSOR”; 1944 (3 Nov.) JapaneseMilitary postcard from Jerry Stockton to Pennsylvania cancelled by “U.S. Navy” duplexand with circular “PASSED BY NAVAL CENSOR”; and 1945 (29 Sept.) envelope and letterfrom Robert Nelson to New York cancelled by “U.S. ARMY/POST OFFICE” machinepostmark, the letter tells of the war devastation, the suffering of children and his feelingsthere. An interesting group. (3 covers or cards) HK$1,000-1,500

Repatriated Prisoners Mail

2299 � 1945 (Mar. - May) a group of three letters from I.A.G.L. Smith to his family in Wirral.The first letter is dated 28th February and written on American Red Cross stationerywhilst he was still in the Philippines, the envelope bears U.S. 5c. franking tied by U.S.Army Postal Service machine postmark with censor seal and handstamp; the second, dated1st April in on a “V … - MAIL” lettersheet bearing 5c. franking cancelled by dumbpostmark and with censor shield handstamp; the third letter written “At Sea” withCanteen Service envelope bearing “U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE/A.P.O.” duplex, circularArmy censor handstamp in blue and “T” in circle struck in purple, the letter shows hisfrustration as taking so long to get back home. A good group. Tett figs. 5-13-22, 23, 26.(3 covers) HK$1,500-2,000For other mail relating to J. Smith, please see lots 2283 and 2287

2300 � 1945, a group of covers which includes U.S. 6c. stationery envelopes from Mrs GordonElls to San Francisco, Elmer Madsen to his wife in Palo Alto and from E.H. Gallit to hiswife in New Jersey, each cancelled by Army Postal Service duplex with censor shieldhandstamp, Airgraph from New Zealand to Birmingham, envelope from S.L. Rohrer toCalifornia bearing Air 6c. tied by Los Angeles machine postmark with “mailed on theEberle” (the Eberle docked in San Pedro, Los Angeles) on 2nd May 1945; also a free frankenvelope send by General Wainwright from San Antonio, Texas in 1946 (25 Jan.). Tettfigs. 5-13-24, 25, 28, 29. (6 items) HK$1,800-2,200

Other Items

2301 Japanese Map of the Philippines; a large detailed map in Japanese with the original folderbearing two Japanese tax stamps, in full colour (15 x 21⁄4 inch). This was printed forJapanese civilian consumption with eight narrative section on the reverse explainingPhilippine history, geography, industry, transportation and Japan-Philippine ties (with anEnglish translation). Scarce HK$800-1,000

2302 A group of items related to the repatriation of prisioners with a group of bulletins, “ReliefFor Americans in Philippines” which includes a list of those Americans repatriated on the‘Gripsholm’; 1944 (9 Nov.) American Red Cross message to Capt. Warren Mintonwaiting for his liberation; 1945 (12 Apr.) stampless covers sent from hospital ship U.S.S.Refuge based in San Pedro Bay; photo post card of liberated internees from SantoThomas. HK$1,200-1,500



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2303 � 1943 (c.) undated envelope to a Dutch soldier sent “Prisoner of war mail, Postage Free”,from Holland and with German censor seal at left with the appropriate censor handstampsin rose-red, with a fine strike of boxed Prisoner of War Information Bureau censorhandstamp in blue with Fujii seal, various manuscript markings including large “2” in red crayon (camp 2) and “5/4/44” being the date of receipt. A good, early cover. Tett fig.6-3-5. Photo HK$800-1,000

JAPAN

The total number of the POWs who were imprisoned in the camps in Japan was around 36,000. Inaddition to this, approximately 11,000 POWs tragically lost their lives when allied air and submarineforces attacked the ships transporting the POWs to Japan.

The organization of POW camps in Japan was repeatedly reformed and rearranged, so the main camps,branch camps, dispatched camps and detached camps opened during the war numbered about 130. Onthe other hand, there were some that were closed. Thus, in addition to the seven main camps there were81 branch camps and three detached camps at the end of the war. 32,418 POWs in total were detainedin those camps. Approximately 3,500 POWs died in Japan while they were imprisoned.

There are two main designations of types of camp, B for Branch Camp (Bunsho) and D for DispatchCamp (Hakensho). The difference between the two camps is that at the Branch camp the prisoners werefed, clothed, administered and supervised directly by the army. A Despatch camp meant that thecompany the prisoners worked for would provide the food, do the administration, provide guards, etc.The army would merely supervise. The company would be responsible for the welfare of the Prisoners

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2304 � 1943 (23 Apr.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Gunner S.Blanchard from his wife,with Lewisham machine postmark, British censor seal “991” at left and a fine strike offramed censored handstamp in red with Sakamoto seal and large “1” in red crayon; verticalfold and some soiling. Also 1943 (1 Sept.) envelope from the same correspondencebearing London F.S. machine postmark, British censor seal “2550”, a good strike ofFukuoka P.O.W. Camp censor handstamp with Motohashi and another seal, manuscript“1” changed to “9” in crayon. A good pair of covers. Tett figs. 6-3-6, 9. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2305 � 1943 (4 May) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to D.W. Collins of 84 Squadron, in Javabearing Leighton Buzzard machine postmark, British censor seal “3087”, “Fukuoka” inblue crayon with “2” (camp 2 at Nagasaki) in red crayon and a good strike of FukuokaPrisoner of War Camp, Headquarters Censored handstamp in blue with unidentified seal;1943 (26 Nov.) “Prisoner of War Post envelope to L.A.C. Wicking, bearing Eastbournemachine postmark, British censor seal “3123” and addressed to Java; redirected to theJapanese Red Cross in Tokyo, with pencil “FUK”, “11” in red crayon and a good strikeof Fukuoka P.O.W. Camp Censored in blue with Nakamura seal. Good. Also 1943 (1 Sept.) a similar envelope to W.H. Casely bearing London machine postmark, Britishcensor label “6,013”, Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in violet withNakamura seal and “3” in red crayon; vertical fold. Tett figs. 6-3-8, 9, 10. (3 covers).Photo HK$2,000-2,500


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2308 � 1945 (5 May) 11⁄2d. Prisoner of War air mail card Martyn Lovejoy from his mother,bearing Camberwell, Surrey machine postmark, faint British censor “P.W. 3125”handstamp in red and manuscript “3” in red crayon, where he was waiting repatriation,without Japanese censor and note at foot “This Was Last”; creased. Also a group of papers and other information including Lovejoy’s brief diary of his time to and from theFar East. An unusual and interesting lot. The 11⁄2d. card is rare delivered to a camp. Tettfig. 6-3-17. Photo HK$4,000-5,000Very few of these cards were received in the camps as they were only issued on 2nd April 1945.

For mail from Java P.O.Ws, see lot 2191

2306 � 1943 (31 Dec.) “BRITISH PRISONER OF WAR” postcard to Sgt. David bearing Pontefract,Yorkshire machine postmark, British censor “P.W.2451” handstamp in rose-red, FukuokaPrisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in blue with Nakamura seal and a furthercensored handstamp in blue with illegible seal, “(4) - 53” in blue crayon; the originalpostage stamp has been removed. Also 1944 (8 Mar.) stampless “Service des Prison deGuerre” card to private Button bearing Peterborough machine postmark, British censor“P.W.3749” handstamp in dark red, Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp censor handstampin blue with unclear seal and Suehashi seal alongside and “(9)” in red crayon plus pencilarrival date “25th January 1945”. Good to fine. Tett figs. 6-3-12, 14. (2 cards). Photo HK$1,000-1,200

2307 � 1944 (15 Apr.) stampless “Prisoner of War Post” letter to Lieut. Tinegate bearingPortsmouth & Southsea machine postmark, British censor “4605” seal at left, FukuokaPrisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in blue with indistinct seal, Sakabayashi seal atleft, manuscript “(1)” in blue crayon and marked “Recd Apr. 4/45”. Also 1944 (10 Aug.)3d. air mail Prisoner of War card to W/O Frost cancelled by Clacton-on-Sea machinepostmark, British censor “P.W. 9196” handstamp in red, Fukuoka Prisoner of War Campcensor handstamp in blue with Tagawa seal, two other seals of Sakabayashi and Akiyama;unusual with three seals. Tett figs. 6-3-13, 15. (2 items) HK$1,000-1,500

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2310 � 1943-44 (c.) a group of three, undated type 1 cards to England and U.S.A. (2); the firstbears good strikes of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Fourth Division censoredhandstamp in blue with Saito seal and small boxed censored handstamp in blue, Britishcensor “P.W. 1864” handstamp in deep red and, on the reverse, Nakamura seal; sometone spotting. The other two cards are from Furyoshuyosho, one bears Fukuoka Prisonerof War Camp censor handstamp in turquoise with Kitano seal, U.S. censor handstamp atfoot and, on the reverse, Fukuhara and Oi seals; the other card bears Fukuoka Prisonerof War Camp/Headquarters censored handstamp in purple with Nozaki seal and, on the reverse, Yuri and Oi seals, no U.S. censor. An interesting group. Tett figs. 6-2-3, 4,5. (3 cards). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2311 � 1943 (Oct. - Dec.) two type 1 cards from Charles Dallain to his parents in New Carlisle,Canada, the first with manuscript date “Oct 16/43” in ink bears a good strike of FukuokaPrisoner of War Camp Fifth Division Censored handstamp in purple with Yajima seal, thereverse with Uchida seal on the reverse, without Canadian censor marks; vertical foldingcrease and slightly reduced at right. The second card, written just after Christmas bears avery faint strike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in blue withunreadable square seal, the reverse with Kaneko and Uchida seal. Good matching cardsfrom camps 5 and 8. Tett fig. 6-2-6 HK$2,000-2,500

2309 � 1943 (c.) special envelope from E. Smeed to his wife in Chesham, Bucks. from camp 1(Bunsho), bearing Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in blue withNakamura seal, Japanese characters in red crayon for “confiscated” and British examinerP.C.90 seal and there is adhesive tape on the flap. Tatty but envelopes are scarce. Tett fig.6-2-2. Photo HK$800-1,000

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2313 � 1944-45 two second type cards from Fredd Fieldhouse in camp 12 to his parents inGillingham, Kent, the first bears a fair strike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp censoredhandstamp in blue with Kitajima seal and British censor “P.W. 2509” handstamp in red,the reverse with a good strike of boxed Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp HeadquartersCensored in red with large Nomoto seal and Amakubo seal alongside. The second card isdated 1945 (8 May) from Hiroshima (one of the Fukuoka camps) and bears a light strikeof boxed Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in purple with Kondo seal,Japanese c.d.s. (21.5) and British censor “P.W.3210” handstamp in red. Mail from camp12 is very scarce. Tett figs. 6-2-8, 15. Photo HK$1,800-2,200Camp 12 became Hiroshima 5-B, Innoshima, where the work was shipbuilding and relatedlabour

2314 � 1944 (c.) first type card from Lieut. C. Aalders in camp 14 to his wife in Java, bears a fairstrike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in blue with unidentifiedsquare seal, the reverse with Saito and Kitano seals. The card has been redirected to thecivilian internee camp, Tjihapit, in Java; vertical folding crease. Mail from camp 14 isscarce. Tett fig. 6-2-9. Photo HK$1,000-1,200Camp 14-B was at Nagasaki where the labour was in the iron foundry. At the end of the warthere were 195 POWs (152 being Dutch)

2312 � 1943-44 two type 1 cards from Jan van Lingen, a coastguard in number 2 camp, to hisfamily in Batavia and bears a fine strike of boxed Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp censorhandstamp, with three additional characters obliterated, in carmine-red with unidentifiedseal, the reverse with Kitano and Akiyama seals; fine. The second card dated 1944 (21 Apr.) is from the same correspondence from camp 2 and bears a fair strike of FukuokaPrisoner of War Camp Headquarters Censored handstamp in purple with Kitano seal andon the reverse, Kitano and Watanabe seals; fine. Tett figs. 6-2-7, 13. Photo HK$1,800-2,200


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2315 � 1944 (Dec.) (c.) first type card from private M. Rufi in camp 20 to his wife in Soerabajabearing a good strike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp, Headquarters Censoredhandstamp with large Takashiki seal, the reverse bears Tobimatsu and Ohtsubo seals. Onarrival Mrs Rufi could not be traced and the card is stamped “NO RECORD”; minor agefaults. Camp 20 is not recorded in other literature, scarce thus. Tett fig. 6-2-11. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2316 � 1943-44 second type card from J. Kolster in camp 9 - Hakensho, to a friend in Hollandbearing a faint strike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in blue withsquare seal and Mino seal alongside and there is a machine applied German censor markin red across the top, there is also some pencil notation, the reverse bears Suehashi (?) seal;light soiling. Tett fig. 6-2-10. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2317 � 1944 (July) first type card from C. Scott, an American civilian, from camp 1 (Bunsho), tohis sister in Sacaramento, bears a good strike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censorhandstamp in blue with Kitano (?) seal, U.S. censor handstamp and, on the reverse,Sakamoto seal; a couple of small age faults. Tett fig. 6-2-14 HK$1,000-1,500

2318 � 1944 (25 Sept.) first type card from William Casely to his mother in Devon, bears a finestrike of Fukuoka Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in violet with illegible seal,British censor “P.W. 7749” in red and, on the reverse, Oi seal; light soiling HK$1,000-1,200A.C. Casey was assigned to Yawate steel works, camp 3-B

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2321 � 1943 (12 Oct.) and 1944 (4 Jan.) two similar stampless “Prisoner of War” envelopes toGunner N. Bagley from his wife, both bearing Manchester despatch c.d.s., good strikes ofHakodate Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in purple with Sotoyama seal; theenvelopes are numbered “23” and “34” in pencil and probably refer to the number of theletter received. Tett fig. 6-3-19. (2 covers). Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2319 � 1945 (8 May) second type card from Barry Deane in Hiroshima to his mother in Coonoorin India, bears a faint strike of Hiroshima Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp inpurple with Kondo seal and with Japanese postmark (28.5), redirected to Bombay withCoonoor c.d.s. (26.12) and Bombay arrival on the reverse; there is also a part of aJapanese label. Soiled but scarce. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Barry Deane was previosly in Hong Kong, for an envelope sent from Shamshuipo, please seelot 2070

Hakodate Camp - Incoming Mail

2320 � 1943 (21 Feb.) stampless “Prisoner of War” envelope to Private V. Ball of the 5th SuffolkRegiment in Singapore, bearing Great Yarmouth machine postmark, Examiner’s 3,261seal, manuscript “HAK” and “1420 6” in red crayon, boxed censored handstamp inpurple with Hirate seal. Also 1943 (22 Sept.) another stampless envelope from the samecorrespondence, bearing Horsey, Gt. Yarmouth despatch c.d.s., “EXAMINER 3123” censorseal Censored handstamp in purple with Hirate seal and manuscript “1420 6” in redcrayon; there is a patch of gum where an adhesive was taken off before the letter posted.Originally addressed to “Malai” but corrected to Hakodate, presuming that the first letterhome had recently been received. Tett fig. 6-3-18. (2 covers) HK$1,000-1,500

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2322 � 1944 (1 Feb.) printed Prisoner of War lettersheet to W. Keith Edmonds from hisgirlfriend in South Australia, bears Two Wells despatch c.d.s., Australian censor seal anddiamond handstamp “108”, two boxed censor handstamps in orange, one with Yoshidaseal, unframed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in rose-carmine withHirota seal, “2” in pencil (camp 2) and “6B” in red crayon. Fine and colourful. Tett fig.6-3-44. Photo HK$800-1,000William Keith Edmonds was held at Ohasi (Sendai 4B), formally Tokyo 6-B and Hakodate2-B camps and was able to keep diaries of his capture. There were only 8 Australians here.For other Edmonds covers, please see lot 2324

2323 � 1944 (2 May) 31⁄2c. stationery card to C. de Jongh cancelled by faint Djokjarta despatchc.d.s., from his wife and marked “TAWANAN MILITER” (military letter) in red crayon, “334- 3” in pencil (camp and location) with censor handstamp with unidentified seal; verticalfolding crease. A good card to Hakodate. Tett fig. 6-3-22. Photo HK$1,000-1,200Sgt. G.C. de Jongh was, infact, in camp 1-B, Ashibetsu

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2324 � 1943 (Mar.) (c.) Australian Red Cross Prisoner of War envelope to Keith Edmonds,addressed to Java, bears Australian “407” diamond censor handstamp in purple withcensor seal on the reverse. Manuscript “HAK” and “MAR. 43” in pencil, red boxedcensor handstamp with seal; with original letter from his girlfriend. 1943 (4 Nov.) similarRed Cross envelope, this from his mother and bears Melbourne machine postmark,Australian diamond “257” censor handstamp with seal on the reverse, Japanese Red CrossTokyo circular handstamp, boxed red censor handstamp with seal. 1943 (Nov.) a similarenvelope bearing Australian “195” censor handstamp, manuscript “NOV.43” and“HAK”, with censor seal. Also outgoing mail with 1944 (16 Jan.) first type printed cardfrom Keith Edmonds to his mother from Camp 2-B with straight-line “SCE DESPRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, a fine strike of Hakodate Prisoner of War Camp Censorhandstamp with Okayama seal and part “111” Australian censor handstamp and, on thereverse, Peterborough arrival c.d.s. (3.1). A good group. Tett figs. 2-3-7, 6-3-20, 21, 6-2-18. (4 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2325 � 1942-43 (c.) two first type cards from William Martin in camp 2, to his wife in Hull bearsstraight-line “SCE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, a fine strike of the boxed, singleline Hakodate Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in purple with Okayama seal andBritish censor “P.W. 2368” handstamp in red. The second card, probably sent about sixmonths later, bearing the usual Hakodate Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp inpurple with Okayama seal and British “P.W. 9180” censor handstamp. A good pair ofcards, the first camp handstamp is quite scarce. Tett figs. 6-2-16, 17. Photo HK$1,200-1,500Hakodated no. 2-B Camp was a branch camp which was used to provide labour for the ironmines owned by Nippon Iron Products, Kamaishi Mining, Sumitomo Mining and AkajiraMining companies.

For another type 1 card from camp 3, please see lot 2186


2326 � 1944 (23 Sept.) second type card from Robert Warren in Camp 1 (B) to his mother inLondon, bearing the straight-line “SCE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, the HakodatePrisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in violet with Okayama seal and British censor“P.W. 2097” handstamp in red. Also a similar card from Ken Sayer-Poll, written onChristmas eve 1944 to his parents in Swindon; stating how their spirits have risen forChristmas; soiled. Tett figs. 6-2-19, 20. Photo HK$1,200-1,500Camp 1-B in Ashibetsu provided labour for Asano Coal

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2327 � 1943 (8 Jan.) International Red Cross, Geneva envelope to Albert Richard in Kobe,bearing Geneva express despatch c.d.s., Japanese censor seal with the circular handstampand with post office label bearing handstamps of Undeliverable Return to Sender andReturn to Sender, also strikes in red of “INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS”, “INCONNU” and“RETOUR” with Kobe c.d.s. (1.11). Fine and scarce. Tett fig. 6-3-24. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

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2328 � 1944 (20 Mar.) stampless “American Civilian Internee” “Postage Free” envelope to MaxBrodofsky, camp no.3, bearing San Francisco machine postmark, U.S. censor seal with“10972” handstamp, Japanese Tokyo censor seal with the associated circular handstamp,pencil “Kobe” and, on the reverse, small handstruck “17”. With the original letter. Scarcecivilian mail. Tett fig. 6-3-33. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Max Brodofsky was the Pan-Am manager at Agana, Guam. He was held with the other Pan-Am workers in Futatabi

2329 � 1944 (17 May) stampless envelope marked “Civilian Internee” “Postage Free” to GeorgeConklin at Camp no. 1, bearing San Francisco machine postmark, United States censorseal with faint censor handstamp, Japanese censor label affixed in Tokyo with theassociated circular handstamp and pencil date of receipt “Red 6/7/45”; there are no otherJapanese censor marks. Scarce civilian mail. Tett fig. 6-3-34. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Canadian Academy Camp number 1 was later destroyed by fire bombing (the civilians hadpreviously been moved to Futatabi).

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2330 � 1943-44 (c.) three similar buff envelopes to America, all with straight-line “SCE DESPRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red or in black, boxed censor handstamp in red, Hyogo-KenInternment Camp Censor handstamp in red with Matsumoto seal, U.S. censor seal andhandstamp; one has been redirected and bears, on the reverse, Encinitas 1943 (19 Dec.)machine postmark. Three good covers issued by the Japanese. Tett figs. 6-2-33, 34. (3 covers). Photo HK$1,800-2,200

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2331 � 1943 (13 Apr.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to R. Coite British Prisoner of War,Hong Kong, bearing Plymouth slogan postmark, British censor “1959” seal; with “238”in blue crayon and boxed “Osaka” in pencil, boxed censor handstamp in blue withHanema Gen plus handstamped characters in blue meaning Oeyama Camp and a receiptdate “Rec 9/5/44” in pencil. Tett fig. 6-3-25. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Oeyama, or Osaka 3-B, employed the prisoners in the Oeyama Mine and the nickel refinery

2332 � 1943 (16 Apr.) “Prisoner of War Post” to P. Hale from his wife with Mill Hill machinepostmark, Censor “3842” seal at right and marked “D-7” and “15” in red crayon (another“8” has been crossed out), “Osaka” in pencil, thin boxed censor handstamp with Ikeuchiseal and two handstruck characters in blue of Kobe. Including a long letter dated 2nd May(from a later sending) which was her 44th letter and includes the Cup Final result (Arsenal7, Charlton 1). Tett fig. 6-3-26. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Camp OS 15 was at Oeyama

2333 � 1943 (20 Apr.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Private Tucker from Hong Kongbearing Bundellsands Liverpool c.d.s., British censor seal “571”, “OSK” and “K-17” inred crayon, pencil “164” and three handstruck characters of Amagasaki Camp. There areno Japanese censor markings. Tett fig. 6-3-27 HK$1,000-1,500Amagasaki Camp was given the code OS-31, later renamed OS-19, then OS-6D

2334 � 1943 (17 Aug.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Gunner F. Breakspear, Java Camps,bearing London machine postmark, British censor seal “8937”, pencil “Osaka”, “R-32”in red crayon (corrected to “36”), boxed censor handstamp in purple without seal andhandstruck characters in blue for Wakayama Camp, the reverse bears the receipt date inpencil “4/11/44”; vertical folding crease. Also 1942 (12 Oct.) “Prisoner of War Post”envelope to L. Stevens bearing, on the reverse, Northwood machine postmark, Britishcensor seal “6456”, “Java” in red crayon, boxed Censored handstamp in blue withKobayashi seal (applied in Japan); with the original letter from his mother. L. Stevens wasin the R.A.F., B squadron, and was also interned in Wakayama Camp. Tett fig. 6-3-28,1-5-31. (2 covers) HK$1,500-2,000Wakayama Camp was given the designation OS - 14B and supplied labour for the SumitomoMetal Industry Company

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2335 � 1943 (7 Nov.) printed post card sent from Arnhem by “Prisoner of War Mail” to R deHaas, a Dutch sergeant in the Trasnport Service at Osaka Camp, with various markingsincluding faint German censor, boxed censor handstamp with Kiasa seal, handstruckcharacters of Harina Camp and others; some light creasing and soiling. Tett fig. 6-3-29.Photo HK$1,000-1,500Harina Camp had the designation OS-33, renamed 6-B then 7-B, supplying labour for thedocks

2336 � 1943 (13 Dec.) “Prisoner of War Post” opened-out envelope to Murdo MacArthur of theRoyal Rifles of Canada bearing a clear strike of Milan P.Q. despatch c.d.s., Canadiancensor seal “DB/650”, pencil notations including “Osaka”, the larger boxed censorhandstamp in blue-black with Tanaka seal and two characters in mauve of Narumi Camp;soiled but Canadian mail is very scarce. Tett fig. 6-3-31. Photo HK$1,200-1,500Narumi Camp was Osaka 11B but later became Nagoya 2-B. The men worked at DaidoElectric Steel Company and other locomotive and vehicle companies

2337 � 1944 (17 Feb.) stampless envelope to Rowland Skinner at Osaka Camp bearing St. John’sWood machine postmark, British censor seal “9504”, boxed censor handstamp in violetwithout censor seal, “VP - 30” in red crayon and pencil date of receipt “3/11/44” andthree handstruck characters in blue for Wakayama Camp. With original typed messagefrom his wife which includes “ ... had some good fruit this week” which has been markedby red crayon (code?) and, “Wish you were here for my 21st”. Fine HK$600-800Wakayama Camp was given the designation Osaka 14B. The prisoners worked in SumitomoMetallic Industrial Co.

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2338 � 1943 (27 Dec.) U.S. 1c. stationery card sent “Civilian Internee Postage Free” cancelledby San Francisco slogan cancellation and sent to Raymond Oakes, Osaka Japan, Formallyat Shanghai China, bearing circular U.S. censor handstamp, small characters censoredhandstamp in red with indistinct seal and handstruck characters in red for Moritsu Camp.A little soiled. Scarce. Tett fig. 6-3-32. Photo HK$1,200-1,800Moritsu Camp used the code Osaka 14D

2339 �A � 1944 (June-Aug.) two Prisoner of War Post air letters to Roy Davis and Martin Severn(civilian internee), each with U.S. 6c. franking tied by Oconto, Wisconsin or New Yorkpostmarks respectively, latter with U.S. censor handstamp and bearing boxed andunframed censor handstamps in violet and red with Tahara and Obayashi seals; withhandstruck characters in red of Hirohata and Mori Tsu Camps, the latter includes pencil“342”, his roll number. Both are heavily soiled. Tett figs. 6-3-36, 37 HK$1,200-1,800Hirohata Camp was designated Osaka 12B; the men worked at Nippon Steel at the SeitetsuSteel Mill; unloading cargo and ore ships, machine shops, blast furnaces, clearing slag, andas stevedores on docks. Tsumori Camp was designated OS13B; the men worked in shipyards.

For incoming mail redirected from Hong Kong, see lots 2044 and 2045

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2340 � 1943 (10 Sept.) type 1 card from Gordon Graham to his parents in Bingley, Yorkshire;plain back with typed “Imperial Nipponese Army”, with Tomita seal and British censor“P.W.3397” in rose-red; light soiling. Tett fig. 6-2-21. Photo HK$1,000-1,500See also lot 2186 for another type 1 card

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2341 � 1944 (c.) type 2 card from David Orrock to his father in Glasgow, with an illegible censorseal, British censor “P.W.4883” handstamp in rose-red; light soiling. The message side isinverted. Tett fig. 6-2-24. Photo HK$1,000-1,500David Orrock was one of two officers at Funatsu Camp. Originally designated Osaka15-B. The men worked on mining and refining of lead and zinc

2342 � 1944 (c.) first type envelope from Fred laBoon to his father in Chickasha, Oklahomabearing Tomita seal, U.S. censor tape and circular handstamp. Fair to fine. Tett fig. 6-2-28. Photo HK$1,200-1,800Fred laBoon was a captain in the tank regiment. It is thought that he was in Hiroshima whenhe wrote this letter. He was originally held at Cabanatuan Camp in the Philippines

2343 � 1944 (c.) third type card from Arthur Challess to his wife in Bury St.Edmunds, ImperialJapanese Army printed on the reverse (inverted), with Tomita seal and British censor“P.W. 4427” handstamp in rose-red; light soiling. Tett fig. 6-2-25. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Arthur Challess inscribed a fan with notes of significant events during his captivity. This isnow held in the Suffolk Regiment Museum

2344 � 1944 (c.) fourth type card from George Rowe to his mother in Essex, redirected toDawlish, Devon, bears Tomita seal, British censor handstamp “P.W. 1585” in rose-redand Brentwood 1945 (1 Jan.) postmark on the reverse. Fine. Rowe reports that he hasjust received the first thirteen letters from home. Also 1943 O.H.M.S. envelope from theChecking Station in Sydney and 1945 letter referring to his repatriation. Tett fig. 6-2-26.Photo HK$1,200-1,800George Rowe was from the H.K. Volunteer Defence Force. He was originally held in NarumiCamp (Osaka 11). They were later transferred to Tateyama Camp (Nagoya 8B).

For other correspondence from George Rowe when he was in Hong Kong, please see lot 2072

2345 � 1944 (4 Oct.) second type envelope (front and back split) from Edwin Webster to his wifein Sheffield, showing faint Muto seal and boxed “RETURNED IN/UNDELIVERED/MAIL FROMJAPAN”. The envelope is soiled. Tett figs. 6-2-29, 30. Photo HK$1,200-1,800Edwin Webster had been in Group 6 on the Thailand Burma railway. He was now inFunatsu Camp

2346 � 1945 (20 Jan.) type 2 envelope, with original letter, from James Fryer to his sister inSaltash, Cornwall, bearing Fujimori seal. Arriving in the U.K. after the end of the war itbears “POSTAGE/PAID” machine postmark in red; light soiling. Tett figs. 6-2-31, 32.Photo HK$1,200-1,800James Fryer was held at Akenobe Camp (Osaka 6-B). The men work at the Mitsubishi coppermine.

For mail to a Civilian Camp in Java, see lot 2186

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2347 � 1943 (12 Apr.) envelope and letter to Sgt. Les Berard of the Winnipeg Grenadiers,addressed to H Camp, Hong Kong and bears Alax, Ontario machine postmark, withhandstamped “POSTAGE FREE/PRISONER OF WAR MAIL” and boxed handstamp TokyoPrisoner of War Camp Censored in carmine (also struck on the letter), “3D” in red crayon(location in the camp), receipt date on the reverse, “2/7/44”; Canadian censor tape atright and adhesive tape on two other sides. Scarce Canadian mail. Tett fig. 6-3-38. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2348 � 1943 (c.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Lieutenant Michael Wright, sent Air Mailand bears South African bantam 3d. and 6d. (uncancelled), with South African censor sealat left tied by purple handstamp on the reverse, boxed Prisoner of War Post handstampin carmine plus a very faint, single character, censored handstamp in red (no seal) and“1D” in blue crayon. A little soiled but unusual mail from South Africa. Tett fig. 6-3-39.Photo HK$800-1,000Tokyo Camp 01-D renamed 1st August 1943, was in Yokohama where the men worked in theMitsubishi Shipyards. Also designated as Yokohama 1-D or Tokyo 19. The men arrived in thiscamp on 28th November 1942 on the ‘Nagato Maru’

2349 � 1943 (4 Sept.) U.S. 1c. stationery card uprated 30c. to Lt. J. McNaughton, marked“Prisoner of War Post” and “Air Mail where possible” with long typewritten messagefrom his wife, cancelled by New York slogan cancellation, with circular U.S. censorhandstamp, boxed Prisoner of War Post and boxed Tokyo Prisoner of War CampCensored both in red; Japanese script for Bunka Cultural College. Also 1943 (23 Sept.)Australian Red Cross envelope also to Lieut. McNaughton with letter from his aunt, withMelbourne machine postmark. Australian censor tape and handstamp “122” on thereverse with a further strike on the front, circular Tokyo Red Cross handstamp in red andboxed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in red, manuscript “Bunka”,the letter also with the camp censor handstamp. Both items addressed to Keijo Camp inKorea. Unusual mail to this scarce camp. Tett figs. 6-3-42, 43. Photo HK$1,800-2,200Bunka Gakuin, designated To-43, also known as Bunka Hill, housed P.O.W’s assigned toradio propaganda. McNaughton was an actor so was the type of candidate assigned to thiscamp to be coerced into broadcasting propaganda.

See also Korea lot 2419.

2350 � 1944 (6 Feb.) German Prisoner of War Post lettersheet to A. Caston from his brother,bears circular German “11” censor handstamp of stalag XXID in Germany, routed viaIndia with Indian censor handstamp in black with “DHP/135” in purple, unframedTokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in rose-red with Hirota seal, manuscript“7D” and “Br” in red crayon; with date of receipt “22/5/45”. Some peripheral faults buta very rare letter between European and Asian prisoners of war. Tett fig. 6-3-45. Photo HK$5,000-7,000Tokyo camp 7-D was the Nippon Mining Company, Hidachi


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2351 � 1943-44, A small group of items with 1943 (22 June) envelope from Abbeywood to D.J.Sutch with British censor seal “3984”, Saito seal, manuscript “26” and “1B” and with theoriginal, long letter from his parents stating that this was the 23rd letter which they hadsent. 1943 (21 Oct.) envelope from Acton to A.F. Morris, also addressed to KawasakiCamp, with British censor seal “7929”, manuscript “26” and “1-B” in blue crayon withoriginal letter from his sister. Air Mail envelope from Australia to No.4 camp bearing 1d.and 4d. tied by unclear c.d.s., Australian censor seal with “296” diamond handstamp,Hirota seal and manuscript “4B” in red crayon. 1944 (29 Sept.) special Prisoner of Warpost card to Arthur Reynolds with Exeter N.H. machine postmark, Hirota and Katohseals with manuscript “5B” in red crayon. Each with unframed Tokyo Prisoner of WarCamp Censored handstamp in shades of rose-red; condition is a little mixed in places. (4 covers). Tett figs. 6-3-41, 46 HK$2,000-2,500For mail addressed to Hong Kong, redirected to camp 3D, see lots 2048 and 2049; mailredirected to H.Q. camp, see lot 2056


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2352 � 1942 (23 Dec.) first type card from Sgt. Earl Hassler in Shinagawa Camp to his motherin California, bearing framed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in redwith Ichimura seal below, straight-line “SCE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” (small letters)in mauve and circular Red Cross Geneva handstamp in violet. The message includes thefact that he had not received any messages from the family since October 1941; somecreasing and wrinkling. Tett fig. 6-2-36. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Shinagawa Camp was associated with Shinagawa Hospital and had the designation To-203

2353 � 1943-44, a group of printed cards with 1943 type 2 cards (with “PRISONERS OF WAR MAIL”printed at left) from F. Leach from Omari Camp to his mother in Gloucester and fromSydney Watts in no.7 Dispatch Camp to his parents in Brixton, both bearing framedTokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in rose-red, Nemoto seal and Britishcensor handstamp “P.W.155” in red; 1944 type 1 card from Percy Cooper to his wife inCoventry with unframed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in rose-redwith Hirota and a second seal, without British censor and probably arrived after the war.Various degrees of creasing and soiling. Tett figs. 6-2-37, 38, 39. (3 cards) HK$1,800-2,200

2354 � 1945 (11 Jan.) third type card from bandsman Lionel Smith to his old school mistress inLondon, bears framed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in rose withSano and Hirota seals, a good strike of British censor “P.W.35” in rose-red. Fine. Tettfig. 6-2-41 HK$800-1,000

2355 � 1945 (c.) type 3 card from J. Paul Dallain to his mother in Quebec, bears framed andunframed Tokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamps (the latter with threecharacters obliterated) with Hirota and Nakamura seals; without Canadian censor,arriving after the end of the war. Scarce mail to Canada. Tett fig. 6-2-40. Photo HK$1,200-1,800John Paul Dallian was stationed in Hong Kong, transferred to Japan he was held in NiigataCamp, Tokyo 5-B, working in the steel foundry

2356 � 1943 (c.) type 2 envelope from Floyd Woodward in Dispatch no.1 camp, to a friend inColorado, redirected on arrival to Oregon, bears framed Tokyo Prisoner of War CampCensor handstamp in rose-red with Ichimura seal, U.S. censor tape with handstamp andWalsenburg 1944 (18 Mar.) c.d.s. on the reverse; light soiling. Tett fig. 6-2-44. Photo HK$1,200-1,800Floyd Woodward was in Sendai Camp 10-B, Iwate where the men were working in the mine

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2359 � 1945 (13 Mar.) third type envelope with letter on official paper, only the date at top, fromNicholaas F.J. Swarte, a Dutch soldier to his family in the Hague bearing boxed Censoredhandstamp in rose with Matsumoto seal plus Onishi seal below, manuscript “291” in violetcrayon, without Dutch censor marks. The message notes that he had not received any mailfrom home. Tett fig. 6-2-48, 49. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2357 � 1944 (c.) type 3 envelope from Doyle Murphy to his parents in Arkansas bearing two-lineTokyo Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in rose-red with Hayashi seal; withoutU.S. censor so received after the end of the war. Tett fig. 6-2-45. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2358 � 1944 (18 Mar.) third type envelope, with letter on official sheet with camp and date, fromNelson Busch to his aunt Tillie in Detroit bearing boxed Tokyo Prisoner of War CampCensor handstamp in rose-carmine with Hirota seal in rose; without U.S. censor andmarked on the reverse “Received Sept. 20 1945”. The camp code has been scratched offboth the letter pages and envelope. Tett fig. 6-2-46, 47 HK$1,200-1,800Nelson Busch was in Omori Camp, Tokyo Base Camp 1

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2361 � 1942 (24 Mar.) airmail envelope to Lieut. Commander Oliver Gaines, the adhesive haswashed off, and bears Vallejo, California machine postmark, British censor seal “6753”with circular Red Cross Geneva handstamp in violet and three handstruck characters forZentsuji Camp in blue; some small faults but an early cover. Tett fig. 6-3-3. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Oliver Gaines was in Hiroshima 1-B camp. This was a show camp with many officers, fromGuam and Wake Island; he was transferred to Rokuroshi Camp on 25 June 1945

2362 � 1942 (11 Dec.) air mail envelope to Herman Hevenor at Zentsuji Camp, bearing U.S.airmail 30c. tied by New York machine postmark, U.S.A. censor seal “292”, part ZentsujiPrison War Camp handstamp in blue and pencil arrival date “Feb 18, 1944”. Also 1945(13 Jan.) Prisoner of War Post air mail lettersheet bearing U.S. Air 6c. tied by New Yorkmachine postmark, bearing U.S. censor “6922” handstamp and a good strike of ZentsujiPrisoner of War Camp in blue; the message is from his wife in Arlington and has thesubsidiary camp number scratched out; fine. Tett fig. 6-3-56. (2 covers) HK$1,200-1,500Hevenor was a civilian internee. He was visiting Wake Island when the Japanese attackedand just missed an opportunity to escape

2360 � 1942 Australian Red Cross envelope addressed to Major L.R.P. Clark, Rabaul, from hiswife in Elsternwick, with Australian censor tape and diamond “301” censor handstamp,faint “ZENT” and “5A” in red crayon with boxed Zentsuji Censored handstamp in purpleand pencil “Recd 11/3/44”. Scarce mail addressed to Rabaul. Tett fig. 2-2-7. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Zentsuji Camp was renamed Hiroshima 1-B in April 1945

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2363 � 1943 (20 Apr.) envelope sent “Huryo Yubin” (Prisoner of War Post) to Louis Dixonfrom his wife in Manila and bears Manila No.1 postmark, there is a fair strike of the scarceZentsuji Prisoner of War Camp Censored datestamp (28.5) in violet, a label over theaddress with Japanese script noting from Philippines prisoner of war camp to Zentsuji. A little soiled but very unusual intercamp mail and rare use of the censor datestamp. Thisletter took less than a month to be delivered. Tett fig. 6-3-48. Photo HK$2,000-3,000

2364 � 1943 (14 and 28 June) two airmail envelopes to Willis Culp from his mother in Texas,both with U.S. 6c. franking tied by Elgin machine postmark and addressed formerly ofthe Philippines, U.S. censor tape at left, “292” and “283”, manuscript “Central” incrayon, the first with “Zentsuji” in pencil, the second with circular handstamp of theTokyo Red Cross, boxed censor handstamp in red and Zentsuji Prisoner of War Campcensor handstamp in blue (the first is on the reverse). The envelopes are numbered “25”and “26”. (2 covers) HK$1,000-1,500

2365 � 1943 (14 Aug.) 31⁄2s. + 31⁄2s. Dai Nippon stationery reply card cancelled by Bandoengc.d.s., to K. Dreyer in Java but redirected to “ZENT” in red crayon and marked “TawananMiliter” (military prisoner) also in red crayon and bears a fair strike of the ZentsujiPrisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in blue with message in Malay; receipt dateof 9th March 1944. The reply section is still attached but unused. Vertical folding creaseand light soiling. A very rare complete reply card (JSCA 13NS 4). Tett fig. 6-3-50. Photo HK$2,000-4,000


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2366 � 1943-44, a group of envelopes to British prisoners of war with 1943 (16 Aug.) envelopeto H.A. Wade bearing Preston machine postmark. British censor label “4009”, addressedto Fukuoka Camp but redirected “ZENT” in red crayon, from his sister, the reverse withZentsuji boxed handstamp in blue and “Red 6/7/44”. 1944 (29 Aug.) envelope toW.H.G. Hirst bearing Carrickfergus c.d.s., British censor tape “6780” and a good strikeof Zentsuji Prisoner of War Censor handstamp in red (rare). 1944 (14 Oct.) envelopebearing K.G.VI 21⁄2d. pale blue tied by Hayfield, Lancs. c.d.s., with British censor seal“9197”, originally addressed to Fukuoka Camp but redirected “ZENT” in red crayon anda fair strike of Zentsuji Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in blue. Good to fine.Tett figs. 6-3-53, 54. (3 covers). Photo HK$1,800-2,200

2367 � 1943 (24 Aug.) “Prisoner of War/via Air Mail to New York/to board ‘S.S. Gripsholm’”to Lieutenant Commander Orel Peirson, handstruck “VIA AIR MAIL” in purple, U.S. Air6c. tied by San Francisco slogan cancellation, U.S. censor tape at left and boxed prisonerof war mail handstamp in red. Sent by his wife in San Francisco, light soiling. Carried onthe second sailing of the ‘Gripsholm’ which left New York on 2nd September 1943. Tettfig. 6-3-51. Photo HK$2,500-3,000Orel Pierson was the commander of the U.S.S. ‘President Harrison’’, a merchant ship whichwas heading for China to evacuate some marines

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2369 � 1945 (6 Jan.) envelope to Frank Perry “in Zentsuji Camp Hospital” from his wife in SanFrancisco, bears U.S. Air 6c. tied by New York machine postmark, U.S. censor tape at leftwith the censor handstamp “12,510” and a good strike of boxed censor handstamp inblue with Wada seal. Unusual. Tett fig. 6-3-55. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Frank Perry was a civilian working on Guam when he was taken prisoner. He was sent toHiroshima 5-B, Innoshima. Apparently he was paralysed from the waist down. He was oneof three Americans in this camp.

For 1942 card addressed to Stanley Camp in Hong Kong but redirected to Zentsuji 3 camp,see lot 2127. 1944 envelope redirected to 2 camp, see lot 2058; 1942 envelope to Java theredirected to Zentsuji, see lot 2169

2368 � 1944 (8 Apr.) 3d. Prisoner of War Post air mail card to John Furnell cancelled byHammersmith machine postmark, with British censor handstamp “P.W.2763” in red, agood strike of Zentsuji Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in blue. Redirectionlabel attached with manuscript to Hiroshima Prefecture, Prisoner of War Camp, SecondDespatch Camp; on the reverse in pencil, “Rec 27-6-44”, less than four months. Rare withthe redirection label. Tett fig. 6-3-52. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

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2370 � 1942 (18 Aug.) Camp envelope from R.J. Carney to his mother on Rhode Island bearingstraight-line “SCE DES PRISONNERS DE GUERRE” a fine strike of boxed Zentsuji Prisonerof War Camp Censor handstamp in violet with Hosotani seal, faint Tokyo c.d.s. on thereverse and U.S. censor seal “141”; soiled. Tett fig. 6-2-51. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2371 � 1942 (25 Aug.) Zentsuji camp envelope from Lieut. Robert Parkhill to his wife in Sydney,Australia bearing a fine strike of Zentsuji Prison of War Camp Censor handstamp in violetwith Hosotani seal and with Japanese civilian c.d.s.; without other markings. Fresh andfine. Tett fig. 6-2-52. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2372 � 1942 (16 Sept.) Zentsuji Camp envelope from Lt. P. Brougham to his father c/oAdmiralty, Whitehall, bears a fine strike of “DES PRISONNOERS DE GUERRE” in red, ZentsujiPrisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in blue with Hosotani seal, Japanese civilianc.d.s. (2.11), circular Red Cross Geneva handstamp in purple and British censor seal“5087” and showing the pencil date of sending at foot; two vertical folding creases. A good cover. Tett fig. 6-2-53. Photo HK$1,000-1,500Lieutenant Brougham was officer on deck of H.M.S. ‘Exeter’ whch was sunk during theBattle of the Java Sea. At the camp he was a member of the Bath-house Gang, the concertparty

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2374 � 1943 (29 Aug.) plain post card from Capt. S. Robertson to his wife and family in Sydney,the card bears handstruck Prisoner of War Post in red cancelled by Japanese machinepostmark (31.8), framed Zentsuji Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in blue withunidentified square seal, Australian diamond “413” censor handstamp. The messageincludes, “Overjoyed to receive your Red Cross Message.”. Fine and unusual, this seemsto predate the special printed cards. Tett fig. 6-2-55. Photo HK$800-1,000Capt. Robertson was a doctor captured in Rabaul

2375 � 1944 (18 Sept.) type 1 card from Lt.Cdr. Ben Welvaadt to his wife in Sourabaya, Javabearing Zentsuji Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in blue with unidentifiedsquare seal, cancelled by Japanese machine postmark (18.9), a further boxed censoredhandstamp in rose-red with Suzuki seal (applied in Java), boxed Java Internee DetentionCentre District III in violet with the recipient’s number “18387” plus “Bl 15” in redcrayon. Good intercamp mail. Tett fig. 6-2-57. Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2373 � 1944-45, first and second type Zentsuji cards from Karel Dreijer to his aunt inAmsterdam. The first card dated 1944 (24 Jan.) bears a fair strike of Zentsuji Prisoner ofWar Camp Censor in blue-black with Hosotani seal, Japanese civilian c.d.s. (29.1) andGerman censor roller in rose-red. The second card dated 1945 (23 Apr.) with the campcensor handstamp in purple with Kondo seal, faint Japanese c.d.s. (21.8), circular Egyptiancensor, double-circle “M/41” censor of Aden and unidentified censor, no German censoras the war in Europe had ended. A fine and interesting pair of cards. Tett figs. 6-2-56, 58.Photo. (2 cards) HK$2,500-3,500

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2376 � 1944 (29 Feb.) long Hong Kong International Red Cross envelope registered to DouglasKnox, addressed to Fukuoka (12), Zentsuji No.2, bearing Japan 2s., 5s. and 10s. tied byHong Kong c.d.s., with boxed registered handstamp, Zentsuji camp censored handstampin blue and a label attached with P.O.W. Post handstamp in orange and please forward toZentsuji P.O.W. camp no.2 Dispatch Camp. Probably sent by Douglas Knox’s father whowas an internee in Stanley Camp. Good intercamp mail, unusual being registered. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Douglas Knox was repatriated from Hiroshima 5-B, Innoshima

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2377 � From Egypt: 1943 (c.) undated stampless envelope addressed to Trooper Robinson,Malaya bearing a faint strike of circular Egyptian censor handstamp, large Tokyo RedCross handstamp, “Taiwan” in blue crayon, “861/19” in red ink (P.O.W. number andlocation), Taiwan censor handstamp with Tahara seal and serial number at foot appliedin Taiwan, “10549” (this is the highest number recorded). The reverse with sender’sdetails from Cairo. Some wrinkling. Scarce. Tett fig. 5-7-6. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

TAIWAN

Taiwan was to be home for the senior officers of all nationalities (full colonels and above) and seniorcivilians (Governors, etc). They were taken to Taiwan in mid-1942 and were to remain there until late1944, when they were transferred to Manchuria, well away from the front line. POWs, mostly British,were also shipped to Taiwan from Singapore to work in the copper mine at Kinkaseki and other worksites.The main camps were 1. Kinkaseki (Jinguashi) 2. Tauchu (Taichung) 3. Heito (Ping Tung) 4. Shirakawa (Chiayi) 5. Taihoku -Mosak (Taipei) 6. Taihoku (Taipei main camp) 7. Takao 8. Karenko (Hualen) 9. Tamazalo (Yuli)

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2379 � From South Africa: 1943 (9 Sept.) Prisoner of War Post envelope to Sir Mark Young,Taiwan Camp, sent air mail and bearing bantam 3d. and 6d. tied by Durban rollercancellation, sent from his wife and with boxed P.O.W. Post handstamp in dark red andnumber 5 camp in red crayon. A fine and important card. Tett fig. 5-7-15. Photo HK$6,000-8,000Sir Mark Young was the Governor of Hong Kong. At first he was held at the PeninsularHotel before being moved to Woosung Camp, Shanghai and finally to number 5 camp inTaihoku

2380 � From U.K.: 1942 (10 Aug.) stampless “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Brigadier W.O.Lay, “Last heard of in Singapore” bearing Newquay, Cornwall machine postmark, withBritish censor label at left, with “OVS/16/8/42” indicateing he had been sent overseas and“4 ei” in red crayon (English in camp 4) and small “Recd 11/4/44”. Also 1943 (30 June)a similar envelope to Brigadier Lay but addressed to Taiwan, bearing Barnet machinecancellation, British censor label, “4 Ei” in red crayon, Taiwan P.O.W. Camp censorhandstamp with Murakami seal and handstruck “3557”. Two interesting covers. Tett fig.5-7-3. (2 covers) HK$1,500-2,000

2378 � From Java: 1943 31⁄2c. postal stationery card sent from Surabaya and marked “The fourth630 Dutch (East)” in red crayon, there is a boxed handstamp reading “Return to sender,not according to regulations (Rejected)” but this has been crossed through in red ink andthe card delivered with pencil note the it was received on 7th September 1943; no furthercensor marking. Vertical folding crease. Fine and very scarce. Tett fig. 5-7-7. Photo HK$3,000-4,000For another card from Java, please see lot 2192


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2381 � –– 1942 (22 Sept.) stampless “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Sergt. Clinch bearingBistre c.d.s., British censor label at left, marked “ovs 25/10/42”, “6 Ei” in red crayon,Taiwan Sazawa Unit censor handstamp with Iwasugi seal, pencil “Received May 28 1944”and serial number “4951”; soiled. Also 1944 (10 Jan.) stampless British Prisoner of WarPost envelope to Taiwan Camp bearing Fringford despatch c.d.s. and other appropriatemarkings, the Sazawa Unit censor handstamp with Kawaida seal and noted on the reverse“Received Jan 10 1945” and “Air Raid”. Finally outgoing mail with 1944 (22 Sept.)Imperial Nippon Army card sent to his wife in Bicester, one line has been censored, withcamp censor handstamp with Iwasugi seal and other appropriate markings. A good groupfrom one correspondence. Tett figs. 5-7-4, 18, 5-6-32. (3 covers). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2382 � –– 1943 (14 Mar.) stampless “Prisoner of War Post” postcard to Arthur Robinson withBurnley and Nelson machine cancellation marked to be sent to Malaya which has beencorrected to Taiwan, both in red, British “P.W. 1503” censor handstamp in red, marked“1 Ei” in red crayon and Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in violet withMurakami seal. Also 1943 (14 May) censored envelope again from Robinson’s wife withmachine postmark, the Taiwan Prisoner of War handstamp is in red with Kenetsuzumi sealand bars stamped number “118”. 1944 (13 May) printed 3d. prisoner of war card fromRobinson’s wife with British censor handstamp in red, Taiwan Prisoner of War handstampin violet with Kenetsuzumi seal. A good group. Tett figs. 5-7-12, 13, 22. (3 covers).Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2383 � –– 1943 (13 Nov.) stampless post card sent Prisoner of War Post to B.J. Moule from hisgirlfriend, bearing Wembley machine postmark, British censor handstamp “P.W. 3046”in red, “1 Ei” in red crayon, “10” in blue crayon and Taiwan Prisoner of War Camphandstamp in violet with Suzuki seal. 1944 (22 Sept.) 3d. air mail prisoner of war postcard, cancelled by London c.d.s., again from his girlfriend, with British censor handstamp“P.W. 1495” in red, Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp in pale blue with Taharaseal. Also outgoing mail 1943 (c.) Imperial Japanese Army prisoner of war card from BertMoule to his mother in London with Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp in purplewith Ishii seal, large boxed prisoner of war handstamp in red and British censorhandstamp in red. A good group. Tett figs. 5-6-20, 5-7-16, 24. (3 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000


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2384 � From U.K.: 1944 (27 Jan.) stampless post card with printed Prisoner of War Post sent toMaurice Rooney from his mother in Norwich, with British censor handstamp “P.W.3541” in rose-red, “1 Ei” in red crayon, Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp withTahara seal. Also two 1945 long letters sent to Maurice Rooney from Norfolk after hehad been liberated, the first dated (23 Aug.) is a 11⁄2d. Forces Letter sheet which includesthe news of the death of his brother on the Burma-Thailand railway and is marked “248 AGH” (the Australian General Hospital), the second is a 21⁄2d. franked envelope(with the original letter) dated (6 Nov.) sent c/o P.O. Box 211 London and is marked“Marine Shark” indicating that he had been repatriated on this U.S. ship which leftManila on 9th October 1945 bound for San Francisco. Tett fig. 5-7-19. (3 covers) HK$2,000-2,500

2385 � –– A collection of letters and items addressed to Sgt. Tony Shaftoe with letters and cardssent to him from his parents and fiancee from Sunderland, Taunton and Truro with lettersdated 1942 (14 Aug.) with contents, 1942 (28 Oct.) with contents, 1943 (8 Jan.) withcontents, 1943 (15 May) 21⁄2d. Prisoner of War Air Mail letter sheet, 1943 (19 June),1943 (31 July) and 1943 (1 Sept.) envelopes without contents, 1943 (6 Aug.) letter,partly censored; followed by a series of stampless post cards (7) dated between 1943 (15 Sept.) and 1944 (5 July), then 3d. Prisoner of War Post cards (9) dated between 1944(16 May) and (4 Oct.). All mail with the appropriate censor and direction markings. Alsophotocopies of some of his rhymes, diary entries and other ephemera. A fascinating andappealing collection. (25 covers and cards) HK$6,000-8,000

2386 � –– A group of mail with 1943 (12 Jan.) envelope from Chieveley addressed to Malaya andsent to Taiwan Camp 6 with the appropriate markings, 1943 (7 Apr.) envelope fromManchester to Taiwan Camp 6 with the appropriate censor handstamp and othermarkings including handstruck “2917”; 1944 (29 May) 3d. Prisoner of War Post card toTaiwan, cancelled by “498” hexagon and marked “Melbourne Maru 21st February 1945”,the ship which took the P.O.W’s to Japan and 1945 (4 Aug.) 3d. Prisoner of War Postcard addressed to Taiwan but marked “RETURNED FROM ABROAD/SERVICE SUSPENDED”. A good, varied group. Tett figs. 5-7-9, 23, 31. (4 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2387 � From U.S.A.: 1943 (1 Mar.) stampless Prisoner of War Mail to Colonel Ausmus, theenvelope bearing Schenectady N.Y. machine postmark, U.S. censor label at right and “4 Bei” in both red and blue crayon for Camp 4, Shirakawa. Tett fig. 5-7-11 HK$800-1,000

2388 � –– 1943 (1 Aug.) stampless envelopes to Colonel Harry Peck bearing Alberquerquemachine postmark and marked “Via Gripsholm” (on the second voyage of this exchangeship) with boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in red, “Bei 4” in red crayon and handstamp“1284” in blue, the reverse with “Received Shirakawa, Taiwan, Feb.22 1944”. Also asimilar, 1944 (20 Feb.) stampless envelope, this one bearing a good strike of the TaiwanPrisoner of War censor handstamp with Murakami seal. Good to fine. Tett fig. 5-7-14(first). (2 covers). Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2389 � –– 1943 (Nov. - Dec.) two stampless envelopes to Colonel Raikes Vance, the first fromAbilene, Texas with an illustration of Hotel Wooten, both covers with U.S. censor sealswith circular “CENSORED/EXAMINED” handstamps, “4 Bei” in red crayon, Taiwan Prisonerof War handstamps with Murakami seal. Both covers received on “9/7/44”. Tett fig. 5-7-17 (first). (2 covers) HK$1,500-2,000

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2390 � –– 1943-44 two stampless envelopes to Brigadier General Clifford Bluemel, both withU.S. censor seal, the first with boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in red, “4 Bei” in redcrayon, handstamp “1044” in blue and pencil “Recd Feb 22 44”. The second withmanuscript date 1944 (28 Feb.) as a despatch with Taiwan Prisoner of War censorhandstamp in violet with Murai seal. The first would have been carried on the‘Gripsholm’. Tett fig. 5-7-5 (first). (2 covers). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

Outgoing Mail

2391 � Undated: 1944 (c.) envelope printed “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in redfrom Clifford Bluemel to New Jersey with a faint strike of Taiwan Prisoner of War censorhandstamp in red with Yoshikawa seal and large boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in rose-red; redirected on arrival with U.S. Air 8c. tied by Trenton machine postmark and with U.S. censor tape at left. Note on the reverse, “Received Mar. 19 1945”. Tett fig.5-6-2. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2392 � Undated: Envelope from Thomas Ten Klooster with printed “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERSDE GUERRE” in purple, Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp in rose-red with Hiokiseal and large boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp also in rose-red. Fine and a scarcedestination from an officer in the Dutch navy to his wife in Batoe, East Java. Tett fig.5-6-3. Photo HK$2,000-2,500


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2393 � Undated: Rough, undated envelope from Brigadier Stringer to Ireland, marked “Soldierand Sailors Mail No Postage Required” and handstamp “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DEGUERRE” in black with Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp in purple with Hioki seal, large boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in red, British censor seal and boxedIrish censor handstamp. Some peripheral faults but to a very scarce destination. Tett fig. 5-6-4. Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2394 � Undated: Stampless envelope from Colonel John Vance to Maryland stamped “SERVICEDES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in purple, Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp inrose-red and large boxed Prisoner of War Post in carmine-red, U.S. censor handstamp andtape and pencil “Dec 5 1944” (the receipt date); the reverse with German censor tape andhandstamp. A fine and unusual cover travelling through Germany. Tett fig. 5-6-7. Also1943 (7 Apr.) envelope and card to Elizabeth Vance in Maryland, sent from South Africaand with printed Messages and Greetings. Prisoners of War card with broadcast messagefrom Col. John Vance which had been picked up E.H. Stephan in Capetown. Scarce. Tettfig. 5-3-3. Photo HK$3,500-4,000

2395 � 1943 (5 Feb.) type 1 Imperial Japanese Army card sent by Sapper M.A. Rooney to hismother in Norwich, bearing large boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in deep violet,Taiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp with Kawaida seal; vertical fold. Also 1943 (14 Dec.) type 2 Imperial Nippon Army card from the same correspondence bearingTaiwan Prisoner of War censor handstamp in violet with Murai seal and note that this wasreceived July 8th 1944. Tett figs. 5-6-21, 27. (2 covers). Photo HK$2,000-2,500

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2396 � 1943 (c.) envelope from Colonel John Mitchell addressed to India with handstamp“SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in violet, Taiwan Prisoner of War censorhandstamp in rose-red with Hioki seal, large boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp inrose-red and Indian censor handstamp; redirected twice on arrival (finally to London)with an array of Indian backstamps dated 27-31 July 1944. A good cover. Tett fig. 5-6-6. Photo HK$2,000-2,500

2397 � 1944 (c.) stampless envelope from Signalman Wallace bearing boxed “SERVICE DESPRISONNIERS/DE GUERRE” in dark red, addressed to his daughter in Dumbarton andbearing a fine strike of the small boxed censored handstamp in purple with Okita seal andBritish censor seal at left; minor opening faults. An unusual and important cover from themining camp at Kinkaseki. Tett fig. 5-6-15. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2398 � 1944 (22 May) typed envelope and letter from Sgt. Victor Turner to his fiancee inCroydon. Sent from No.6 Branch Camp (Taihoku) and with handstamps of “SERVICEDES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in violet, Sazawa Unit censor handstamp in violet withIwasugi seal, large boxed Prisoner of War Post handstamp in carmine; German censor sealat left with the rose-red handstamp and stamped “2639”, this seal is largely obscured bythe British censor label; some ageing faults, particularly at foot. The long lettercommences, “Today one of the Imperial Army Officers asked me if I would like to write aletter home. I jumped at the opportunity and am very thankful for this special concession ... Iprayed for 2 years, earnestly for news of you and my prayers were answered ... when your lettersposted 29th June, 21st July and 12 August 1942 and Mothers of 26th July were received”. A fine and unusually long concessionary letter. Tett fig. 5-6-16. Photo HK$2,000-3,000

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2399 � 1944 (22 May) type 3 Imperial Nippon Army card from Gunner Ernie Richardson to hisfamily in London bearing Iwasugi seal, the front with handstruck “SERVICEDES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in violet, German censor handstamp with the associatedhandstruck “2639” and two strikes of the British censor handstamp “P.W. 7926” in red.A good card. Tett fig. 5-6-30. Photo HK$1,200-1,500

2400 � 1944 (22 July) type 3 Imperial Nippon Army card from Sgt. Dennis May to his wife inLondon bearing faint Iwasugi seal, the front with handstruck “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERSDE GUERRE” in violet and British “P.W. 4580” censor handstamp in red. Sent fromTaihoku Camp 6 and it seems that the use of the typewriter was a privilege - here DennisMay was working as a tailor. Tett fig. 5-6-31 HK$1,000-1,500

2401 � 1943 (20 Feb) type 1 Imperial Japanese Army card from Colonel John Vance to his wifein Maryland, bearing strikes of “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, TaiwanPrisoner of War Camp censor in violet with Nakajima seal, boxed Prisoner of War Posthandstamp in purple and circular U.S. censor handstamp. He indicated that he wasworking on Camp Farm (Karenko Camp). Also undated envelope from the samecorrespondence with the “SERVICE DES-PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in violet, the Taiwanprisoner of War Camp handstamp in rose-red with Hioki seal, and the large boxedPrisoner of War Post handstamp in carmine plus U.S. censor handstamp. A good pair ofcovers showing the change of inks. Also Boys Town facsimile used for fund raisingpurposes. Tett figs. 5-6-8, 22, 35. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2402 � 1943 (21 Feb.) type 1 Imperial Japanese Army card from Brigadier Rusher to his wife inNewquay, bears “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, a very fine strike ofPrisoner of War Camp censor handstamp in violet with Nakajima seal, boxed Prisoner ofWar Post handstamp in violet and British “P.W. 1556” censor handstamp in red; verticalcrease at right. He asks that his furniture and stamps are looked after and this was sentfrom Shirakawa Camp. Tett fig. 5-6-23 HK$1,200-1,500



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2403 � 1943 (24 Apr,) type 1 Imperial Japanese Army card from Gunner Rowland Hollis to hismothers in Warwickshire, bearing handstamps of “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DEGUERRE”, Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp with Kaseno seal, large boxed Prisoner of WarPost and British “P W 6756” censor in red; creased and soiled. Also a similar type 1 carddated 1943 (22 July) also typed, bearing Nakajima seal and showing the error “TAIWANPRISONERS GAMP. NIPPON” and 1943 (22 Nov.) type 2 card with similar markings andshowing Nishikawa seal; all cards creased and soiled. Tett fig. 5-6-24, 26. (3 cards). Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2404 � 1943 (c.) first type Imperial Japanese Army card from William Thompson to his family inRochdale, bearing “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in purple, large boxedPrisoner of War Post handstamp in violet and British “P.W. 571” censor in red, thereverse with Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamp with Aoki seal. There is adate “Aug 12th 1943” which appears to be the arrival date. Tett fig. 5-6-18 HK$1,000-1,200

2405 � 1943 (16 Oct.) type 2 Imperial Nippon Army card from Major John Montrésor to hiswife in Hampshire with handstruck “SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in darkpurple, large boxed Prisoner of War Post in purple and British censor “P.W. 7915” inblue-black, the message side with Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censor with Nishikawaseal. The message indicates that he was working in the camp canteen; good to fine. Tettfig. 5-6-25. Photo HK$1,000-1,200

2406 � 1943 (25 Oct.) type 2 Imperial Nippon Army card from Gunner George Leaman to hismother in Torquay bearing the appropriate handstamps including Taiwan Prisoner of Warcensor handstamp with Iwasugi seal; also 1944 ( Feb.) type 3 Imperial Nippon Army cardwith similar markings, Nishikawa seal. He reveals that he had not received any letters. Tettfig. 5-6-28. (2 cards) HK$1,500-2,000

2407 � 1944 (25 Sept.) envelope and letter from signalman Keith Leslie to Guildford bearing“SERVICE DES/PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE”, Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censor mark inpurple with Tahara seal and boxed Prisoner of War handstamp in purple; some soiling.The letter, the first he was allowed to write has two lines excised by the censor. WithoutBritish censor marking. Tett figs. 5-6-13, 14 HK$1,200-1,500It is difficult to imagine the anxiety of the family when the first message home arrived afterthe end of the war.

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2409 � 1944 (25 Dec.) type 3 Imperial Nippon Army card from Arthur Robinson to his wife inBurnley, bears Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp handstamp in violet with Tahara seal and,on the reverse, Oldham machine cancellation. Also a similar card from the samecorrespondence, dated 1945 (26 Jan.) with similar markings; both were received on 24September 1945 and are without British censor markings. Tett fig. 5-6-33. (2 cards).Photo HK$1,500-2,000

2408 � 1944 (13 Nov.) typed envelope from Trooper J. Oldcorn to Workington, Cumberland,bearing the usual prisoner of war mail handstamps, Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censorhandstamp with Mizushima seal. Also undated envelope from Major General Macrae toLondon with the two Prisoner of War handstamps (one in red) and, unusually, two strikesof Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp censor handstamps with Ishii and Murakami seals;neither with British censor marking as both were received after the end of the war; soiling.Tett fig. 5-6-5. Photo HK$2,000-2,500



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2411 � 1945 (17 Feb.) 3d. Prisoner of War Post Air Mail card to Lieut A.D. Barrie with Dundeec.d.s., British censor handstamp “P.W.6610” in red, boxed Censored handstamp inmauve with Terada seal and “Recd. 16/8/45” in red crayon. The message from his fatherreports that the twelfth communication had arrived, but not ten and eleven. Fine. Tettfig. 6-4-25. Photo HK$1,200-1,800For other Lieut. Barry covers, see lots 2414, 2415 and 2424

2412 � 1945 (12 Apr.) 3d. Prisoner of War Post Airmail card to Lieut Allison, cancelled byManchester roller cancellation, with British censor “P.W.3510” in red and with a finestrike of boxed Censored handstamp in violet with Terada seal; fine. Photo HK$1,200-1,800For earlier mail to Lieut. Allison, see lot 2417

KOREA

Korea was the destination for 1,000 British and Australians who were captured in Singapore. There theywere put to work. There was also an officers’ camp at Jinsen. Late in the war many of these POWs weretransferred to Japan and Manchuria

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2410 � 1944 (19 June) British Prisoner of War Post envelope to Lieut. G.A.A. Denne bearingSouth Africa bantam 1d., 2d. and 6d. tied by Durban c.d.s., with South African censorseal at left with the censor’s handstamp, handstamped “BY AIR MAIL/PAR AVION” an witha fair strike of the boxed censor handstamp in violet with Terada seal. Scarce mail fromSouth Africa. Tett fig. 6-4-22. Photo HK$1,500-2,000The camp at Jinsen was mainly for officers, with sufficient enlisted men to carry out menialtasks


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2413 � 1942 (21 Nov.) P.O.W. card from Douglas Fox to his mother in Halifax, bears largefigures “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, straight-line KoreaPrisoner of War Camp No.1 Division Censored handstamp in rose-red with Isobe seal andboxed British censor “P.W.3018” handstamp in red. Some light soiling but scarce mailfrom this camp. Tett fig. 6-4-1. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

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2414 � 1942 (8 Aug.) Prisoner of War Post envelope to 2nd Lieut A.D. Barrie, addressed Malaya(as last known address) bearing a fine strike of Dundee c.d.s., British censor seal “6397”with “O.V.S. 16/8/42” in pencil, “CHO” (Chosen) in blue crayon boxed censorhandstamp in rose-red with unidentified seal and “Recd 8/1/44” in pencil; there is also a handstruck “2” in black. Soiled but with the original letter from his sister. Tett fig.1-5-27. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2415 � 1942 (28 Sept.) post card to Lieut. A.D. Barrie bearing Dundee, Angus despatch c.d.s.,British boxed censor “P.W.3040” in red, with “OVS/16/8/22” in red crayon with furthernotations in pencil, boxed Censored handstamp in red with Kurokawa seal and with“Recd 17/2/44” in red crayon. Tett fig. 6-4-15. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2416 � 1942 (9 Nov.) “Prisoners of War Post” envelope to Captain G.H.R. Pattison, Malayabearing Thurnby despatch c.d.s., British censor seal “151”, marked “CHOSEN” in pencilwith faint Censored handstamp in red with Kurokawa seal; fine. Tett fig. 6-4-16 HK$1,000-1,500


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2418 � 1942 (c.) Australian Red Cross Prisoner of War Post envelope to Capt. Guy Round of theAuxiliary Pioneer Battalion, Indian Army, Singapore, sent by his mother, with Australiancensor tape and boxed “PASSED BY/CENSOR/V122 -” in violet, with a part strike on theaddress side, redirected to “CHOSEN” in red crayon and bears boxed censor handstamp inrose-red with Isobe seal. Fine and very scarce Australian mail. Tett fig. 6-4-18. Photo HK$2,000-2,500Guy Round was one of the Australians in Japan Party “B”, under British command

2419 � 1943 (17 Feb.) postcard marked Prisoner of War Post to Lieut. A.D. Barrie, addressed toKeijo, bearing Dundee machine postmark, British censor handstamp “P.W.3220” in red,boxed Japanese censor handstamp in rose-red with Shimasu seal and “Recd 11/10/43” inink. Message from his father includes, “ ... had no word from you yet,”. Minor creasing attop. Tett fig. 6-4-20 HK$1,200-1,800

2420 � 1943 (21 June) opened out Prisoner of War Post envelope to Lieut. A.D. Barrie from hisaunt in Canada bearing Victoria B.C. machine postmark, Canadian censor seal “C. 410”,boxed prisoner of war mail handstamp in dark red and boxed Japanese censor in rose-redon the reverse, without the censor’s seal, and pencil “Recd 11/12/43”. With the originalletter, both the letter and envelope have received the censor’s brush obliterations. Tett fig.6-4-19 HK$1,200-1,800

2417 � 1942 (21 Dec.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Lieut. A.J.D. Allison in Keijo Camp,with Edinburgh machine postmark, British censor seal “3515”, the opposite side withunusual Japanese paper seal, tied on the reverse by a fine strike of the boxed Censoredhandstamp with Isobe seal. With the original, long letter from his girlfriend, “This is simplygrand to be able to write to you ...”. Unusual with such a long letter. Photo HK$1,000-1,500


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2424 � 1944 (18 Apr.) post card sent Prisoner of War Post to Lieut A.D. Barrie bearing dumbmachine postmark, sent by a friend in Victoria, British Columbia, straight-line “EXAMINEDBY D.B. ....” in black and bearing a faint strike of the boxed censor handstamp in red withIsobe” seal; part of the address had been blanked out (possibly his unit by the Canadiancensor) and in pencil on the reverse, “Recd 17/11/44”. Fine. Tett fig. 6-4-23. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2421 � 1943 (c.) stampless envelope marked “No Stamp Required” to R.C. Litchfield, AustralianPrisoner of War, sent from London and with British censor seal at left and large “Recd31/12/44” in red crayon; unusual without any Japanese censor or other markings HK$800-1,000Corporal Litchfield worked in the Australian Army Pay Corps.

2422 � 1943 (27 Aug.) brown envelope sent Prisoner of War Post to Major P.D. Leightonbearing Aylesbury, Bucks. machine postmark, British censor seal “7738”, boxed Japanesecensor handstamp in rose-red with Terada seal; a couple of vertical folds. Tett fig. 6-4-21 HK$1,200-1,800For outgoing Major Leighton covers, see lot 2428

2423 � 1943 (20 Aug.) U.S. 1c. stationery card uprated with 6c. and 30c. to Lieut. JackMcNaughton of the Loyal Regiment, at Camp Keijo, Chosen and marked “Air MailWhen Possible”, cancelled by New York duplex, with circular U.S. censor handstamp,boxed Prisoner of War Mail in dark red and boxed Tokyo Prisoner of War CampCensored handstamp in red, without seal. With long typed message from his wife inNyack; the message begins, “I hope you have been getting my letters becaused I have justheard from Lottie and she says I should address you care of Tokyo. Up to now I was justputting Chosen.”. also 1943 (30 Aug.) U.S. 1c. stationery card to Lieut McNaughtonfrom his mother-in-law, also addressed to Camp Keijo, cancelled by New York machinepostmark and with similar markings. Both are fine, unusual mail from U.S.A. (2 covers).Photo HK$2,500-3,000Jack McNaughton was in the Concert Party in Singapore. He was liberated from OmoriCamp in Tokyo. At this time McNaughton was known to be in “Bunka” - Culture Camp inTokyo for the broadcast of propaganda. See lot 2349

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2425 � 1943 envelope from Major Thomas O’Donnell to his family in India and bears largefigures “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red with a superb strike ofKorea Prisoner of War Camp Headquarters Censored handstamp in lake-red withNishiyama seal; Indian censor seal at left with boxed and straight-line “DHP/2”handstamps. Redirected on arrival, the reverse bears a fine strike of the large Kura seal inviolet, Simla transit (6.10) and Bombay (9.10) c.d.s. and boxed slogan postmark (13.10).A fine and colourful cover. Tett fig. 6-4-5. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2426 � 1943 envelope from Major Thomas O’Donnell to his family in India and bears largefigures “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, with Prisoner of WarPost in red; the censor handstamp and seal are covered by Indian censor seal at left withboxed “DHP/9” and straight-line “DHP/110” handstamps. Redirected on arrival, thereverse bears Bombay c.d.s. (21.2) and boxed slogan postmark (24.2). Scarce mail toIndia. Tett fig. 6-4-6. Photo HK$2,500-3,000

2427 � 1943 typed envelope from Major Thomas O’Donnell to his family in India and bears largefigures “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red with a fair strike of KoreaPrisoner of War Camp Headquarters Censored handstamp in lake-red with Terada sealand Prisoner of War Post; Indian censor boxed “DHP/9” and straight-line “DHP/110”handstamps. Redirected on arrival, the reverse bears Bombay (22.7) c.d.s. andOotacemund c.d.s. (25.7). A fine and scarce cover. Tett fig. 6-4-7. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

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2428 � 1944 two envelopes from Major P.D. Leighton to his wife in London, the first typed fromKeijo Camp with typed “SERVICE DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, bears Prisoner of War Post in red and Chosen Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in red with Terada seal, British censor seal “6543” and redirected to Wales with London 1945(1 Jan.) machine postmark. A second envelope with large letters “SERVICE DESPRISONNIERS DE GUERRE” in red, a superb strike of the same prison camphandstamp in lake-red with Tatara seal; received after the war with “POSTAGE PAID” dumbmachine postmark in red. A good pair of covers. Tett figs. 6-4-8, 10. Photo HK$5,000-6,000

2429 1944 (19 Sept.) letter only from Albert Clarkson to his parents in Bolton, on specialprisoner letterhead, a long letter showing that there were no length restrictions in Koreancamps at this time. Tett fig. 6-4-12 HK$1,200-1,500

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2430 � 1944 (4 May) 3d. Prisoner of War Post Air Mail card to F. Webster from his mother, withDerby machine cancellation and British censor handstamp “P.W.4676” in red; originallyaddressed to Jinsen Camp, with “Konan” above in pencil and “Received 13.9.44”; thereverse with the boxed censored handstamp in violet but without the censor’s seal. Fineand scarce. Tett fig. 6-4-24. Photo HK$1,500-2,000Konan was Detached No.1 Camp situated close to Rashin on the north-east coast borderingRussia

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2432 � 1942 (8 Dec.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to S. Sgt. D.P. Hanson bearing CravenArms, Shropshire despatch c.d.s., with British censor seal “3651” it was directed to“CHO” in red crayon (Chosen) overstruck by Hoten Prisoner of War Camp Censorhandstamp in violet with Murata seal and with pencil “OVS 16/8/42”. Good. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

2433 � 1943 (22 Mar.) “Prisoner of War” envelope to William A. Diemert, ex Philippine Islands,bearing Seattle machine postmark, remains of U.S. censor tape, manuscript “HOT” inpencil (Hoten) and Hoten Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp with Murata seal.Tett fig. 6-6-9. Photo HK$1,200-1,800

MANCHURIA

Small numbers of British and American POWs were taken to Manchuria during their captivity. Theywere joined by the senior officers of all nationalities who arrived from Taiwan in October 1944

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2431 � 1942 (24 Sept.) “Prisoners of War Post” envelope to Brigadier W.O. Lay, Singapore, c/oJapanese Red Cross Tokyo, bears Barnet machine postmark, British censor seal “5,473”and with pencil “TAIWAN” with Taiwan Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp withMurakami seal, marked in Japanese “redirect to Kanto Army” (Manchuria) it also bears afair strike of Hoten Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in violet with Murata seal,blue crayon “1571” (Brigadier Lay’s number) and other markings including pencil “Recd3/7/45”. A fine and very good cover. Photo HK$3,000-4,000Brigadier William Oswald Lay was senior officer of the 6th Indian Infantry Brigade inSingapore. He was first moved to Taiwan, with other senior officers, but with the allied troopsadvancing, he was moved from Shirakawa on 10th March 1944 to Mukden


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2435 � 1943 (10 May) printed envelope to Sgt. Leland M. Andrews, previously in the PhilippineIslands, bearing Stockton, California machine postmark, manuscript “HOT”, with HotenPrisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp with Murata seal, “379 Aug 45” (prisonernumber and date of receipt); with U.S. censor tape at left but part of the printed coverhas been removed (offensive to the Japanese censor?) with “Air ConditionedThroughout” remaining in the lower corner. Photo HK$1,800-2,200Leland Andrews arrived on 11th November 1942 on the ‘Tottori Maru’ and was evacuatedon 11th September 1945

2436 � 1943 (18 May) “Prisoner of War” envelope to Sgt. Lawrence Hamilton bearingCompton, California machine postmark, U.S. censor tape “365”, manuscript “HOTEN”,Hoten Prisoner of War Camp Censor handstamp in violet with Murata seal; fine. Withlong letter, probably from his sister. Photo HK$2,500-3,500

2434 � 1943 (Mar. - Aug.) two similar Prisoner of War envelopes addressed to the Philippines;both bearing Hoten Prisoner of War Camp Censored handstamp in violet with Murataseal. The first 1943 (22 Mar.) to Merle Lee English bearing Los Angeles slogan postmark with “Kwantung” in red crayon and other manuscript markings. The second,1943 (20 Aug.) bearing Salanas, California machine postmark and handstruck “KWANT”in purple; both with U.S. censor tape. Tett fig. 5-3-34, 36. (2 covers) HK$2,500-3,000Kwantung indicated the Kwangtung Army, which was in Manchuria


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2437 � 1943 (c.) “Prisoner of War Post” envelope to Sgt. D.P. Hanson, addressed to Keijo,Korea, with British censor label “6511”, “H” in circle, small boxed “CENSORED”handstamp in violet with Murata seal and his prisoner number “1181” in red crayon. A fine cover and a very rare censor handstamp. Tett fig. 6-6-8. Photo HK$3,000-4,000

2438 � 1943 (23 Aug.) Prisoner of War envelope to William A. Diemert, Hoten Camp withmanuscript “(by) S/S Gripsholm” in lower corner, bearing Seattle machine postmark, mark of U.S. censor tape, boxed Prisoner of War Post in red, Hoten Prisoner of WarCamp Censor handstamp in violet with Murata seal. A postage stamp has been removed.This is one of the early letters where the sender has been informed of the correct address.Tett fig. 6-6-12. Photo HK$3,000-4,000This letter was sent to catch the second sailing of the ‘Gripsholm’

2439 � 1944-45, a group of covers with 1944 (29 Jan.) “Prisoner of War Mail” envelope to Sgt.Lawrence Hamilton, Hoten Camp, with New York machine postmark, U.S. censor tapeand “Rec. 8-17-45”, without Japanese handstamp, short letter enclosed; 1944 (14 July)long Prisoner of War Mail envelope to William Diemert bearing Seattle machinepostmark, U.S. censor tape and Nakasone seal; 1944 (27 Oct.) special printed Prisoner ofWar Mail card to Merle English bearing Denver machine postmark, U.S. censorhandstamp; 1945 (8 Mar.) Prisoner of War Post air mail letter sheet to Col. John Vancebearing New York machine postmark, U.S. censor handstamp. An interesting group ofcovers arriving after the end of the war. (4 covers) HK$3,000-4,000


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2441 � 1945 (26 Aug.) special P.O.W. card from Capt. John Fairbairn to his mother-in-law,bearing U.S. “2326” and Indian “CHA/3” censor handstamps. The message includes thefact that he had lost 31⁄2 stone in weight and was in a hurry to catch the plane which wasleaving with the more ill prisoners. Send shortly after their liberation. Tett fig. 6-6-5.Photo HK$1,000-1,500

2440 � 1943 (c.) special card from Bill Diemert to his father in Seattle, bearing Prisoner of WarPost characters in upper corner, boxed “Service des Prisonniers de Guerre” and boxedHoten Prisoner of War Camp Headquarters Censored handstamp with Murata seal; thecard was routed through Europe and there is a circular German censor handstamp in redand dumb postmark; the reverse with “Recd July 13/44”. There are two large tears in thecard and the contents note that he has received a package and letter from an aunt, butnothing from his father. Rare despite the faults. Tett fig. 6-6-2. Photo HK$4,000-6,000


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2442 � 1942 (1 June) envelope to Charles W. Biddle, Formerly of Dairen, South Manchuria,American Internee in Japan, bearing Cuba 60c. franking tied by despatch c.d.s, large“MINISTERIO DE COMMUNICACION/CUBA ...” handstamp in violet and “Cuaro-Ote/Certincado Nro.” dated handstamp in blue; U.S. and British censor seals, one eachside and backstamps of Miami, New York and Geneva; bearing “ICM/130817” in redcrayon and pencil “382”; vertical fold. It is not clear exactly where Charles Biddle washeld, nevertheless a very unusual and interesting cover. Tett fig. 6-6-20. Photo HK$6,000-8,000

LITERATURE

2443 A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During theSecond World War, David Tett, 2002-2010; with vol. 1 (Singapore and Malaya), vol. 3(Burma, Thailand and Indochina), vol. 4 (Hong Kong and China), vol. 5 (ThePhilippines and Taiwan) and vol. 6 (Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Burma); all new HK$2,000-2,500

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4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur inits operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality ofthe image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

HK$100 to HK$2,000 by HK$100HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 by HK$200HK$3,000 to HK$5,000 by HK$200 or HK$300HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 by HK$500HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 by HK$1,000HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 by HK$2,000HK$30,000 to HK$50,000 by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 by HK$5,000HK$100,000 to HK$ 200,000 by HK$10,000HK$200,000 to HK$300,000 by HK$20,000 HK$300,000 to HK$500,000 by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000HK$500,000 and up at Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by the Spink Group4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up

to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never beabove the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the caseof error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammermarks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bidis higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale ArrangementsIf you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with theSeller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of theSeller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premiumin accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable

to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms andConditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then youmust notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifyingthe nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lotis returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.8,the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of thecorresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion.We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is notreceived by us in the same condition that it was in at theauction date.

4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if thecondition was stated by a third party grading company(including, but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG,PMG, WBG).

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a feeof 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and asurcharge for paying by credit card.

5.2 Payment5.2.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent

address and, if so requested, details of the bank from whichany payments to us will be made. You must pay the fullamount due on your invoice within seven days after the dateof the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot andan export license is (or may be) required.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bidsuccessfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us forthe first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% ofthe amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted fromyour invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful atauction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paidto Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as“Premium lots”, which means a deposit may be required beforeplacing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on ourwebsite in such an event.

4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by wayof telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or emailbids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavors to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding. All commission bids should be sent to 4&5/F, Hua FuCommercial Building, 111 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong up till 24hours prior to the sale.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i)a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com andSpink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitmentsat the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing toexecute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connectionwith this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com willhave a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for usingthis facility.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavors to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Bank of Chinaor any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the dateof the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us,which is usually Hong Kong dollars for auctions held in Hong Kong.The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occurbeyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayedon the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of Hong Kongdollar bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a resultof you following the currency converter.


5.4.7 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address otherthan the invoice address this will be carried out at thediscretion of Spink.

5.5 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.5.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your

stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall beentitled to exercise one or more of the following rights orremedies:5.5.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month

compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, fromthe date the full amount is due;

5.5.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the SpinkGroup may owe you in any other transaction theoutstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

5.5.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots orother property in the possession of the Spink Groupuntil you have paid all the amounts you owe us or theSpink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do notrelate to those Lots or other property. Followingfourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Groupshall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lotsor other property. We shall apply the proceeds indischarge of the amount outstanding to us, and payany balance to you;

5.5.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to applyany amount paid to discharge any amount owed inrespect of any particular transaction, whether or notyou so direct;

5.5.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by youor on your behalf or obtain a deposit from youbefore accepting any bids.

5.5.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:5.5.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to

you at the same or any other auction;5.5.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately,

and, if this results in a lower price being obtained,claim the balance from you together with allreasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission,expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions andpremiums of whatever kind associated with both salesor otherwise, incurred in connection with your failureto make payment; or

5.5.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in ourcatalogue stating that you successfully purchased theLot at auction but have subsequently failed to paythe Hammer Price of the Lot; or

5.5.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.5.6 Failure to collect

Where purchases are not collected within fourteen days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of HKD 30 per item per day plus any additionalhandling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect theLot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of allother amounts due to us.

5.7 Use of Default InformationIf you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Termsand Conditions 5.7.1 we reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for

any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaultshave been settled; and

5.7.2 you consent to us disclosing details of such default to otherauctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will includeyour name, address, nature of the default and the date of thedefault.

Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the defaultmay rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into atransaction with you in the future.

5.8 Export License5.8.1 You should always check whether an export licence is

required before exporting.5.8.2 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you

wish to apply for an export license does not affect yourobligation to make payment within seven days nor our rightto charge interest on late payment.

5.2.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due tous have been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to fullsettlement.

5.2.3 Payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by one ofthe following methods:

(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which areset out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met byyou. Please ensure that your client number is noted onthe transfer.

(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink ChinaLimited. Please note that the processing charges forpayments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-Hong Kong bank shall be met by you. Pleaseensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom ofthe invoice is enclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 3% will be applied.We are not responsible for any foreign exchange lossesor charges that you may incur in connection with suchcard payments.

5.2.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time ofregistration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a thirdparty.

5.3 Notification

We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.4 Collection, Packing and Handling of Purchases

5.4.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lotspurchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group,have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for theirlots when they wish to take possession of the same, whichmust be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless priorarrangements have been made with Spink. Without prioragreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds arereceived with regard to payments made by cheque.

5.4.2 Lots may be collected from 4&5/F, Hua Fu CommercialBuilding, 111 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong. In the eventwhere a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink China Limitedhas been presented to us, unless we specifically agree to thecontrary, no Lots shall be released before the cheque or bankdraft has cleared where such funds have been credited intoour bank account.

5.4.3 A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from thetime of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date ofsale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink China Limitednor its employees nor agents shall thereafter be liable for anyloss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence orotherwise, while any Lot is in or under their respectivecustody or control.

5.4.4 If required our shipping department may arrange shipment asyour agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specificallyrequested, our suggestions are made on the basis of ourgeneral experience of such parties in the past and we are notresponsible to any person to whom we have made arecommendation for the acts or omissions of the third partiesconcerned.

5.4.5 We shall use all reasonable endeavors to take care whenhandling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you thatafter seven days or from the time of collection, whichever issooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk.

5.4.6 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package inorder to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer tobe aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit theimportation of certain collectibles. Spink will not acceptreturn of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will notaccept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed byCustoms.


8 COPYRIGHT

8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph,video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such animage will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it inwhatever way we see fit.

8.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written materialwithout our prior written consent.

9 NOTICES

All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be servedpersonally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the senderby the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have beenreceived on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee isoverseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax orserved personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working dayfollowing dispatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract,misrepresentation or otherwise for any:

10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/orsimilar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information;or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 Severability

If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeure

We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving ourworkforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utilityservice or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion,malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order,rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant ormachinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver

10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions isonly effective if it is in writing and it applies only to thecircumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by aparty in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms andConditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or anyother) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its furtherexercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedyshall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or anyother) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do notexclude rights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arisingout of or in connection with them or their subject matter,shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with HongKong laws.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Hong Kongshall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

5.8.3 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment ismade by you despite the fact that an export license isrequired.

5.9 Refund in the case of Forgery5.9.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shallnot however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a)the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auctiondate corresponded to the generally accepted opinion ofscholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that therewas a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated thatthe Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientificprocess not generally accepted for use until after publicationof the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auctionwas unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to havecaused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should notethat this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.9.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days ofthe auction date, that in your view the Lot concernedis a forgery;

5.9.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteendays, in the same condition as at the auction date;and

5.9.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, youmust produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lotis a Forgery and that you are able to transfer goodtitle to us, free from any third party claims.

5.9.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by youthat a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after youreceive such evidence.

5.8.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and youshall have no claim for interest.

5.9.2 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person towhom the original invoice was made out by us in respect ofthe Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained theowner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to anythird party.

5.9.3 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other processto establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not suchprocess was used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITYNothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:

6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or

6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud orfraudulent misrepresentation.

7 USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to:

7.1.1 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful orotherwise) and other auction related services we provide;

7.1.2 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of aLot;

7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which willinclude passing your details to shipping providers and, onoverseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiriesregarding the Lot;

7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide,but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

7.2 In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass yourinformation to credit reference agencies and that they may keep arecord of any search that they do.

7.3 In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default onmaking payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms andconditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneersand live bidding platforms.

7.4 We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example,other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receiveinformation about you from them.







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BANKNOTES

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 28/29/30 April World Banknotes London 15008 8/9 July World Banknotes London 15028

SALE CALENDAR 2015

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

18 January David Tett’s Collection of Prisoner of War Mail in East Asia and Dutch East Indies Hong Kong 15016 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15017 21/22 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 150 26 January The James F. Hudson Collection of British Africa Part I London 1501127 January The Federico Borromeo Collection of Nevis Stamps and Postal History London 15010 27 January The “Robert Wallace” Collection of Great Britain Line Engraved London 15020 28 January East Africa from the Vestey Collection London 15013 29/30 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 15030 30/31 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW1015 31 January The “Assab” Collection of Italian Colonies Lugano SW101625 February The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV London 15012 25 February Falkland Islands, The Collection formed by the late Major R. N. Spafford London 1502918 March Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection London 1502116 April The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia London 15022 7/8 May The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15023 19 May Western Australia from the Vestey Collection London 15024 20 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 15025 15/16 July The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15026 August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027

COINS

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 25/26 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15004 1/2 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15005

MEDALS

23 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500123 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15002

BONDS AND SHARES

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 28 January Stocks and Bonds of the Americas New York 321 30 January Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW1014 28 May Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 15018

AUTOGRAPHS

27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

WINES

16 January Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1216 April Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW13

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton Fernando Martínez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Tommy ChauCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte DixTim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) Greg Cole Luke MitchellCHINA - Kin Choi Cheung

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina SmithUSA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)

EUROPE - Peter ChristenCHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung

ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John HaywardBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)WINES

CHINA - Vincent Cleme Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeCharles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Grace Hawkins Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva

John Winchcombe Craig Bower-Parker María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Amit Ramprashad

Finance & AdministrationAleena Nieves

AuctioneerLuke Mitchell

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

AdministrationAngie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan


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