China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, substantial selection of 52 defective examples, sizeable group, nearly all used, comprising the 1ca values (13), 3ca (23) and 5ca (16) with all three printings represented; faults range from minor to major with perforation clips and tears, missing corners, creases, small holes, etc.; that being said, still an effective study group, examine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000. Est. HK$5,000-7,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$5,000-7,000

China, 1878-83, Large Dragons, selection of ten used examples, all used selection comprising 1878 thin paper 1ca (blunted perforations at left), 3ca (2, one copy with a few nibbed perforations at left), 5ca (3); wide margin 3ca, plus thick paper 3ca rough perforations and 5ca smooth and rough perforation varieties, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000. Est. HK$12,000-16,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$12,000-16,000