China (People's Republic), 1968 Directives of Chairman Mao set complete. Right margin se-tenant strip of 5, o.g., never hinged, with fold and minor perf toning and bend affecting right stamp, otherwise Very Fine. SG No. 2397a. Scott No. 996a  $1,900. $0 (Image)

China (People's Republic), 1979 "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet. O.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. SG No. MS2900. Scott No. 1518  $675. $0 (Image)

China (People's Republic) Collection, 1949-2006. Comprehensive one-ladies lifetime collection starting it's formation in China shortly after the Cultural Revolution, housed in 2 volume Yang and 5 additional albums and binders, approaching completion to complete throughout missing only the occasional scarce or rare set, single or souvenir sheet many additional sets and singles; among the many highlights are including complete early commemorative issues with reprints, 1952 Gymnastic blocks used with neat cancels, better 1960's sets present including mint 1961 Buildings, 1962 Mei Lan-fang & Cuban Revolution sets, a choice used Landscapes set, the scarce 1964 15th Anniversary souvenir sheet, most of the better Cultural sets present, 1967 Mao Thoughts strips and other year sets mixed mint & used, 1967-68 Mao Poems set mint, 1968 Mao strip mint, etc., virtually complete mint thereon with better sets and souvenir sheet present and pleasant duplication at times (Panda sets x4), back-of-the-book, with additional modern commemorative folders, some FDC's, etc.; a wonderful collection with completion rarely seen, condition a bit mixed in the cultural revolution material but overall above the norm, collection with detailed inventory cataloging $37,759 in 2004 Scott, truly a must see to appreciate. Estimate  $20,000 - 25,000. $0