1897 FORERUNNERS: 20pf dull blue 'REICHSPOST' issue of GERMANY, tied on piece by fine SHANGHAI cds. Couple of light tones on perfs. (SG Z11a, Cat £38) [US1] (Start Price = £12.80)

1898 3pf bistre brown with 48deg overprint & 5pf green with 56deg overprint, both very fresh & fine mint. {MH} [US3] (Start Price = £55.20) (Image)

1901 5pf green, 10pf carmine, 25pf black & red on yellow, 30pf black & orange on rose, 40pf black & carmine, 50pf black & purple on rose and 80pf black & carmine on rose Horizontal 'China' OPT issue, all fine cds used. (Cat £96+) {U} [US4] (Start Price = £20.80)