The Large Dragon Postage Stamps of the Shanghai Lo Sixth Batch of Printings
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4120
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca bright blue on toned wove paper, Printing 63. Without gum as issued, huge margins and strong vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, a scarce color on this printing (normally printed on a dark blue shade). Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:28:35 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4121
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on toned wove paper, Printing 65. With bottom frame line doubled, without gum as issued, large even margins, deep intense color; light diagonal crease at top right, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:28:49 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4122
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 3ca red brown on toned wove paper, Printing 67. Without gum as issued, large to huge margins, deep color; small corner crease at top left entirely in margin, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:28:59 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4123
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 4ca yellow brown on toned wove paper, Printing 68. With both no period after "Candareens" and broken "N" in "Candareens" varieties, without gum as issued, large balanced margins, rich brilliant color and a clear crisp impression, Extremely Fine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4CA LARGE DRAGON FROM THE SIXTY EIGHTH PRINTING. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:29:16 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4124
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 4ca yellow on wove paper, Printing 68. No gum, clear to ample margins, rich color, F.-V.F., quite scarce. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:29:34 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4125
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on mesh paper, Printing 69. Without gum as issued, ample to large margins, bright and fresh with bold color and crisp impression, Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:29:44 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4126
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on mesh paper, Printing 70. Showing defective "N" of "Candareens", without gum as issued, large to huge margins, bold color and clear impression, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:29:56 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4127
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 3ca reddish brown on mesh paper, Printing 71a. Showing no period after "S" of "Candareens", without gum as issued, large to huge margins, strong color; small thins, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:30:18 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4128
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 4ca yellow on mesh paper, Printing 72. Dot at right of Kung character, without gum as issued, huge margins and rich brilliant color, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:30:37 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4129
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 6ca olive green on mesh paper, Printing 73. Showing almost closed "C" of Candareens, without gum as issued, full margins and deep color; repaired tear at top, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:30:51 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4130
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 8ca emerald on mesh paper, Printing 74. Without gum as issued, huge evenly. balanced margins, bright and fresh with brilliant color, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:31:16 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4131
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 8ca emerald on mesh paper, Printing 74. Without gum as issued, large to huge margins, strong bright color, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:31:31 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4132
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 12ca orange vermilion on mesh paper, Printing 75. Without gum as issued, large margins and bright color; couple small thins, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:31:41 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4133
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 16ca red brown on mesh paper, Printing 76. Without gum as issued, large even margins; small margin thin at top, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:31:50 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4134
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 16ca red brown on mesh paper, Printing 77. Showing raised "1" of "16", without gum as issued, large to huge margins, bold color, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:32:55 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4135
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 16ca brown lake on mesh paper, Printing 77. Showing raised "1" of "16", without gum as issued, huge margins, fresh with rich color and crisp impression, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:33:07 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4136
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on mesh paper, Printing 78. Showing normal "2", without gum as issued, full margins, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:33:24 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4137
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on mesh paper, Printing 78. Showing damaged "2", partial gum, full margins; tiny thin, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:33:31 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4138
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Shanghai, 1871-72, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 2ca black, Re-Issue, Small Numerals. Horizontal pair (die II-I), full margins, crease between stamps, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 19:33:38 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 112
Lot No:4139
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Shanghai, Shanghai Local Post Subscriber's Card, lilac on cream. Preprinted text for United States Postal Agency for delivery of short paid letter, manuscript "10" cents due, blue "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai China, Oct 14, 1891" cds (earlier than the 1892 EKU recorded in Fisher catalog), blue "Shanghai Local Post, Oc 15, 91" delivery cds, addressed to "Mrs. Burge, care of Dr. (F.J.) Burge, River Bank Shanghai", addressee name repeated in Chinese in pencil at right, Very Fine, the only example of such known (Wang states "less then five known" volume 2, page 464) and this is a earlier than his two that are shown and slightly different arrangement of text, ex-Chazen. Livingston No. SC5. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
See website for complete images. US$750-1,000 (Image)