Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, type I surcharge, o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant color and Post Office fresh, Very Fine, a choice mint example of this scarce surcharge issue; with 1968 A. Diena certificate, signed Grobe. Scott No. 4 $3,250. Michel No. 2  €4,000 ($4,410). $0 (Image)

Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, type II surcharge, full o.g., rich color, very fresh, Very Fine, an attractive example from the second Tsingtau issue; signed Richter & Rohr, with photocopy of 1968 A. Diena certificate. Scott No. 5 $3,250. Michel No. 2 var.  €4,000 ($4,410). $0 (Image)

Kiauchau, 1905, $1½ Black Violet, neatly tied on piece by 1906 Tsingtau town cancel, choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, an attractive used high value. Michel No. 26 €2,000 ($2,200). Scott No. 31  $1,700. $0 (Image)

Kiauchau, 1905, $2½ Slate & Carmine, socked-on-the-nose 1906 Tsingtau town cancel, strong bold colors, well centered, Very Fine. Michel No. 27A. Scott No. 32  $5,000. A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE KIAUCHAU 1905 $2½ SLATE & CARMINE. $0 (Image)