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1912-1938 Early Period Issues

1938-1948 Middle Period Issues

Chinese Republic

LotNo.

Symbol

Lot Description

3116

1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic" overprint, $1 red & pale rose to $5 green & salmon (Chan 164-166. Scott 158-160), Post Office fresh with bold colors, the $1 (bottom margin) and $2 with exceptional centering, o.g., never hinged; $1 with disturbed gum, Very Fine. Scott $1,675 for hinged (HK$ 12,880). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 164-166] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3117

1912, Statistical Dept. "Republic of China" overprint, $1 red and flesh, inverted overprint (Chan 164b. Scott 158a), basic stamp position 45, overprint type 4, resilient colors, outstanding centering, clearly cancelled by "Kwangtung, Kwangchow" (Canton) c.d.s. of 17 June, 1st year (1912), one thin perforation at left which is of no consequence to the exceptional quality of what is one of the great rarities of the early Republic. Very Fine, and one of the finest examples extant, especially so with such a legible cancellation.

There are probably only 10 or so documented examples of this variety known to date. Of these, only four examples, including the above, have the complete "June 17 1st year date".

From studies undertaken of the genuine extant examples, it appears that all were used on the same day, 17 June 1st year (1912), in Kwangtung, Kwangchow, though the city and province names are not legible on some of the examples.

Expertization
Gebrüder Senf, Leipzig.

Provenance
Brun Pederson, Stanley Gibbons (London), 15.2.1980, lot 1302
Henry Nyi, Interasia (Hong Kong). 25.9.2011, 2115.

References
Henry Nyi, "The Inverted Overprint 'Chung Hwa Min Kuo'. The Republic of China $1.00 Value of the 1912 Issue (Scott No. 158a)," The China Clipper, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 196-199. This is number 4 of the eight examples recorded in this article.
Man Yung, "A Survey of the Inverted Song Type Chinese Overprint 'Republic of China' on One Dollar Wild Goose Stamp," China Philately (Beijing), No. 4 (July, 1992), pp. 26-28. This is number 4 of the nine examples recorded in this article. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China 164b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$40,000-50,000
SOLD for HK$30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3118

1912, Waterlow & Sons "Republic" overprints, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 169-183. Scott 163-177), a bright, fresh set with attractive centering and rich colors throughout, o.g., most lightly to very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $2,095 (HK$ 16,120). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 169-183] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$4,000-5,000
SOLD for HK$8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3119

1912, Waterlow "Republic of China" overprint, 3c blue green, inverted overprint (Chan 172b. Scott 166a), bright color, well centered, unused without gum, faint age spots on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. A scarce stamp unused.

Provenance
Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 742.
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 231. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China 172b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,000-2,600
SOLD for HK$2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3120

1912, Waterlow "Republic of China" overprint, 3c. blue green, inverted overprint (Chan 172b. Scott 166a), on reverse of 1913 (May) red-band envelope (opened out for display) to Shanghai (15.5), cancelled by "Nanking City" bilingual c.d.s. and additionally tied by "Nanking/26" framed handstamp in red, Very Fine and immensely rare commercial usage of this variety.

Provenance
Major James Starr, Sotheby's (London), 13.9.1991, lot 745.
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Zurich Asia (Hong Kong), 1.11.2007, lot 233. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China 172b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$20,000-26,000
CLOSED
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3121

1912, 1¢ Revolution and 1¢ & 2¢ Republic Commemoratives (Chan 184, 196-197. Scott 178, 190-191), complete sheets of 100, group of five, comprising one each of the 1c values and three 2c (in shades); each with strong color and generally clean gum along with low sheet numbers ("056" on #178/184; "185" on #190/196, and "066", "068" and "101" on #191/197; few separations or small flaws as to be expected, but a great holding for dealer, with each sheet yielding four plate & imprint blocks, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $2,200 (HK$ 16,920). Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184, 196-197] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3122

1912, 1¢ & 2¢ Revolution and Republic Commemoratives (Chan 184-185, 196-197. Scott 178-179, 190-191), in full sheets of 100, separated sheets of 100, or large blocks/part sheets; comprises (total numbers) 181 #178/184; 280 #179/185; 580 #190/196; and 280 #191/197; pretty color throughout, various separations and/or selvage flaws; various with low sheet number in margin, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a good lot; see everything online. Scott $6,206 (HK$ 47,740). Shipping charges apply - weight 2.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184-185, 196-197] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$8,000-10,000
SOLD for HK$38,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3123

1912, Revolution Commemorative, 1¢ orange-3¢ blue green (Chan 184-186. Scott 178-180), complete sheets of 100, wonderfully fresh and well-centered with generally very clean gum, low sheet number "100" on 2c, "025" on 3c, o.g., never hinged; some expected separations and margin flaw, still Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,800 (HK$ 13,850). Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184-186] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3124

1912, Revolution Commemorative, 1¢ orange & 2¢ yellow green (Chan 184-185. Scott 178-179), complete sheets of 100, fresh and cleanly printed, the 2c with low sheet number "069" in margin and near-pristine gum; some generally light separations and edge flaws present, but a pretty duo nonetheless, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,230). Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184-185] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,200-2,400
SOLD for HK$6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3125

1912, Revolution Commemorative, 1¢ orange & 2¢ yellow green (Chan 184-185. Scott 178-179), complete sheets of 100, each with rich color on fresh paper, attractively centered; low sheet numbers in margin ("058" on 1c, "070" on 2c); the expected separations and marginal flaws present, the 2c with numerous separations within the sheet, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,230). Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184-185] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$1,800-2,200
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3126

1912, Revolution Commemorative, 1¢ orange & 2¢ yellow green (Chan 184-185. Scott 178-179), complete sheets of 100, each fresh with clean gum and solid color (the 1c particularly rich), with four plate and imprint blocks, plus low sheet numbers in selvage (1c "057", 2c "068"), o.g., never hinged; the occasional small separation or selvage flaw, still Fine to Very Fine and scarce. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,230). Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 184-185] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,200-2,400
SOLD for HK$6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3127

1912, Revolution Commemorative, 8¢ deep brown (Chan 188. Scott 182), complete sheet of 100, attractive sheet with clean color and sharp detail; all four imprint blocks present (two faulty); previously folded along central vertical perforations; small sections of selvage missing, some customary separations and very few minor gum specks, but generally excellent gum, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, catalogue value as 100 singles, without premiums for imprint blocks. Scott $1,200 (HK$ 9,230). Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 188] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,000-4,000
SOLD for HK$3,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

3128

1912, Republic Commemorative, 1¢ orange-8¢ deep brown (Chan 196-200. Scott 190-194), complete sheets of 100, less 5c value a part-sheet of 90; all with sensational color, surprisingly fresh gum, and appealingly centered; expected separations and selvage flaws present, the 8c showing central vertical split, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $2,650 (HK$ 20,380). Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image1)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 196-200] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$5,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3129

1913, Hall of Classics, London printing, $10 black & yellow green (Chan 226. Scott 220), lovely with sharp detail and bold color, o.g., hinged; shallow corner thin, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $2,350 (HK$ 18,080). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 226] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$3,600-4,000
SOLD for HK$4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3130

1915, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, ½¢-$10 complete (Chan 227//247. Scott 221-239), eye-catching set, each fresh-faced with bold color and clear detail; hinge remnants; 4c thinned, $10 regummed, Very Fine. Scott $2,643 (HK$ 20,330). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 227//247] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$4,000-5,000
SOLD for HK$4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3131

1914-19, First Peking printing, $20 black and yellow (Chan 248. Scott 242), deep bright yellow color on fresh white paper, centered just to foot within full margins, large margin at top, mint, original gum, never hinged, minute inclusion on reverse of no significance, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 248] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$28,000-32,000
SOLD for HK$20,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3132

1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking printing, $20 yellow & black (Chan 248. Scott 242), beautifully centered with pristine color and deep detail, o.g., lightly hinged; small inclusion in lower left "$"; black diagonal mark at lower right only faintly visible on the actual stamp, Very Fine nonetheless. Scott $6,500 (HK$ 50,000). (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 248] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$10,000-14,000
SOLD for HK$14,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3133

1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete (Chan 249//272. Scott 248-269), Post Office fresh with rich colors and attractive centering, hinged to varying degrees, Very Fine. Scott $2,216 (HK$ 17,050). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 249//272] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$5,000-6,000
SOLD for HK$12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3134

1923, Junk Issue, Second Peking printing, ½¢//$20 (Chan 249//272. Scott 248//269), the set complete less the 50c value; clean with vivid colors, a mix of hinged, hinge remnants, and regummed, Very Fine. Scott $2,166 (HK$ 16,660). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. HK$4,000-5,000
SOLD for HK$6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3135

1939, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Chung Hwa printing, Die III, $5 gray green & scarlet, imperforate printers waste (Chan 383a var. Scott 361 var.), full sheet of 50, fresh with crisp detail in solid colors, imprints top and bottom, without gum as issued; unevenly cut at right, light corner/edge flaws to selvage as to be expected, still Very Fine, a pretty piece. (Image1) (Image2)

Get Market Data for [China (Republic) 383a var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. HK$2,400-2,800
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction