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1878-1885 Large Dragons

1885-1888 Small Dragons

1894-1897 Dowagers

Chinese Empire

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Lot Description

1878-83, Large Dragons, 1ca-5ca selection (Chan 1-2, 12. Scott 1-2, 9), comprising 1878 1ca green and 3ca red on thin paper, plus 1883 5ca yellow on thick paper perf 12½; all with clean impression and strong color; 5ca diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,775 (HK$ 13,980). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-2, 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a First Issue set in exceptional quality with great color and near-pristine gum, o.g., lightly hinged; 5ca with a trivial natural gum bend, still Very Fine or better. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$6,000-8,000
SOLD for HK$8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), sound and solidly centered with strong colors; 1ca regummed, others no gum, Very Fine. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$6,000-8,000
SOLD for HK$10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a pretty, clean set, sound with light or unobtrusive seal cancels, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,400-2,800
SOLD for HK$3,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), attractive set, well-centered and sound, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,400-2,800
SOLD for HK$3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), well centered with rich color and clear detail with Customs or seal cancels; 5ca perforations trimmed at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,400-2,800
SOLD for HK$2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878-85, Large Dragons, 1ca to 5ca (Chan 2, 7d, 12. Scott 2 var., 7, 9), the 3ca [12] shows characteristic plate flaw wear to Dragon's lower right claw; all canceled by seals, the 3ca has small stain in paper and the 5ca minor wrinkling at lower right corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 2, 7d, 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$4,000-5,000
SOLD for HK$3,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red, plate flaw at right corner claw (Chan 2d. Scott 2 var.), a striking variety, fresh and sound with solid color and nicely balanced margins, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 2d] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,800-3,200
SOLD for HK$4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), an exquisite stamp with alluring color and mathematical centering, without gum, Extremely Fine, a real beauty. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 3ca brown red, watermark of papermaker's name (Chan 5c. Scott 5 var.), sound and clean with blue seal cancels and complete, clear "K" of "Monckton Kent" watermark, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 5c] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$5,000-7,000
SOLD for HK$3,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca green & 3ca vermilion, rough perf 12½ (Chan 10-11. Scott 7-8 vars.), each wonderfully bright, fresh and sound; 1ca no gum, 3ca with light blue seal cancel, Very Fine. Scott $1,075 (HK$ 8,270). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 10-11] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,400-2,800
SOLD for HK$3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1885, Small Dragons, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12½ (Chan 13-15. Scott 10-12 vars.), fresh and well centered with solid color, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,690). (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. HK$2,400-2,800
SOLD for HK$1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), Post Office fresh set in pristine, select quality with excellent o.g. (some with hinge remnants), Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $2,733 (HK$ 21,020). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$8,000-10,000
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), attractive set with strong coors on bright paper, o.g., hinged, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $2,733 (HK$ 21,020). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$4,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), fresh with clean color, o.g., hinged; some gum flaws, 12ca with light crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,733 (HK$ 21,020). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$4,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), bright, sound set with a mix of seal and Customs cancels, Fine to Very Fine with better. Scott $1,690 (HK$ 13,000). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

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Est. HK$3,200-3,600
SOLD for HK$2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 2ca yellow green (Chan 23S. Scott 17n), strong color, well-centered, large part o.g.; "small" stamp horizontally, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,690). (Image1)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 23S] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$12,000-16,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 3ca orange yellow (Chan 24. Scott 18), vertical block of 15, cancelled by Peking seal in blue, Very Fine. (Image1)

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Est. HK$16,000-20,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 5ca dull orange (Chan 26. Scott 20), right margin vertical block of 8, sound and clean with solid color; all perforations intact, blind at center, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely multiple. Scott $2,800 as singles (HK$ 21,540). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$6,000-8,000
SOLD for HK$13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 9ca dull green-24ca carmine (Chan 28-30. Scott 22-24), each with resplendent color and exceptional centering, the 9ca and 12ca never hinged, 24ca lightly hinged; 9ca has light vertical gum crease/bend at right, Very Fine and wonderfully fresh. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 28-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$6,000-8,000
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction