1865-96 comprehensive balance of the collection on pages, in three albums, Volume I contains an extensive showing of the 230+ Large Dragons (Scott 1/41), with occasional pairs and strip of 6, some used, but mostly unused, with "Candareens" Plural and Singular, pelure, wove and Laid Paper varieties, some marked as "Official Reprints". There are different types, groups and settings, usually noted on pages, with many rarities included. A strong selection of 1866-77 (43/81) perforated issues follows, with Provisional "1 Cand" surcharges, in blue, some used. Volume II covers the perforated Small Dragons issues from 1877, used and unused, with different types clearly identified on 48 pages, with shades, occasional blocks of four and some interesting covers, surcharges in blue, black and red, some inverted, other varieties. Volume III covers Postage Dues, few on cover, postal stationery, Local Post Agencies, showing Amoy, Foochow and Hankow cancels, plus extensive showing of forgeries, variety of types, some quite useful. A wonderful and truly remarkable collection of Shanghai Local Post, generally in nice condition, cat. $250,000+ (Cat No. 1/170,J1-20) (Image)

Est.US$50,000