1885-88 Small Dragon, 1c (2), 3c (5) and 5c (2), different perforations, used, various pmks, mostly fine or better, cat. $1155 (Cat No. 10-15) (Image)

Cat. $1155, Est.US$300

1897 Small Numerals surcharges on 1c-5c Small Dragons, three sets of three, different shades, l.h. or h.r., fine-v.f., cat. $1417.5 (Cat No. 25-27) (Image)

Cat. $1417.5, Est.US$750

1897 Large Figure surcharges on 1c orange red, Narrow Spacing, top sheet margin horizontal gutter pane of 40, watermark displaced to top, some perf. Separations, hinge reinforced at top selvage, mostly n.h., fine and scarce multiple (catalogued as hinged singles) cat. $14000 (Cat No. 57) (Image)

Cat. $14000, Est.US$7,500

1897 1c, 2c and 4c (large numerals) on 3c red, four different used, various postmarks, fine-v.f., cat. $1800 (Cat No. 78-80,82) (Image)

Cat. $1800, Est.US$500

1897 2c on 3c red, block of four, h.r., some perf. strengthening, well centered, v.f., cat. $3400 (Cat No. 79) (Image)

Cat. $3400, Est.US$1,500

1897 2c on 3c red, surcharge inverted, h.r., fresh and fine example of this rarity, signed Brun, cat. $37500 (Cat No. 79a) (Image)

Cat. $37500, Est.US$20,000

1897 2c on 3c red, two varieties, one inverted "s" in "Cents", the other with comma, used, first one with minor creases, the latter defective, fine appearance, cat. $1150 (Cat No. 79b,d) (Image)

Cat. $1150, Est.US$400

1897 2c on 3c red, large dollar chop strike, significant offset of the basic stamp showing on reverse, fine and interesting variety (Cat No. 79var) (Image)

Est.US$500

1897 2c on 3c red, horizontal pair, canceled Customs Shanghai May 18, 1897, well centered, v.f., cat. $800 (Cat No. 80) (Image)

Cat. $800, Est.US$400

1897 2c on 3c red, horizontal pair used, well centered, v.f., cat. $800 (Cat No. 80) (Image)

Cat. $800, Est.US$400

1897 large 4c on 3c red, h.r., faint toning at top, still v.f., cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$750

1897 large 4c on 3c red, h.r., very fresh, fine, cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$750

1897 large 4c on 3c red, h.r., well centered, fresh and v.f., cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$750

1897 large 4c on 3c red, h.r., well centered, fresh and fine, cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$750

1897 large 4c on 3c red, n.h., natural gum skips, shorter perfs at bottom, otherwise v.f. (catalogued as hinged) cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$1,000

1897 large 4c on 3c red, two copies, h.r., fresh, fine-v.f., cat. $1650 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.US$1,500

1897 large 4c on 3c red, neat blue cds at upper right, large margins all around, fresh and v.f., cat. $600 (Cat No. 82) (Image)

Cat. $600, Est.US$300

1897 $1 on 3c red, reddish 1897 cancel, good color, fresh and fine stamp, cat. $3250 (Cat No. 84) (Image)

Cat. $3250, Est.US$1,500

1897 $1 on 3c red, very well centered, with a neat 1898 cancel, fresh and v.f., cat. $3250 (Cat No. 84) (Image)

Cat. $3250, Est.US$1,500

1897 $1 on 3c red, unusually thick overprint and surcharge, vibrant color, h.r., v.f., cat. $5000 (Cat No. 84var) (Image)

Cat. $5000, Est.US$3,000

1897 "5 dollars" on 3c red, surcharge inverted, unused (regummed), sharp impression and nice color, usual centering, fine. Most surviving examples were soaked or taken off Remittance Certificates, hence they are usually without gum or regummed. A wonderful rarity from Imperial China, with 1965 BPA certificate (signed Robson Lowe) cat. $130000 (Cat No. 85a) (Image)

Cat. $130000, Est.US$25,000

1900 (9 July) "Chinese Imperial Post Original Customs Declaration" form showing pmks of Chungking, Shanghai, also oval "Chinese Inland Mission Chongking", "Foreign and Colonial Parcel Post Label" applied, rare (Image)

Est.US$1,000

1900 2c scarlet, horizontal strip of three, imperf. between, used, fine-v.f. (Cat No. 112var) (Image)

Est.US$250

1904 cover "By British Post Office", franked with 1/2c CIP, tied by Lunar cds, sent via Shanghai, where Hong Kong 4c KEVII was added (Aug 12), with additional transit and arrival pmks on back, fine and interesting usage (Image)

Est.US$200

1904 Chinese Imperial Railway, Bond for £100, issued in London, half of the coupons clipped off the last page, fine (Image)

Est.US$250