**Chinese Empire**
LotNo.	Symbol	Lot Description
43	/	*1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 1ca green, group of five* (Chan 1. Scott 1), pretty group, all but one without gum, generally fresh and well centered, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $3,625 (HK$ 27,880). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)** (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$7,000-8,000 Selling for...HK$3,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
44	O	1878-83, Large Dragon trio (Chan 1, 11, 12. Scott 1, 7, 8), comprising 1ca with Chinkiang Customs cancel, rough perf 3ca with Shanghai Customs cancel, plus rough perf 5ca with partial red Customs and manuscript cancels, Very Fine. Scott $1,830 (HK$ 14,080). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1, 11, 12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
45	O	1878-83, Large Dragons, 1ca green on thin paper & 5ca chrome yellow on thick paper, rough perf 12½ (Chan 1, 12. Scott 1, 9 var.), fresh and clean, the 1ca with Customs cancel, 5ca with blue Peking seal cancel, Very Fine. Scott $1,245 (HK$ 9,580). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1, 12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh and well centered with rich, vivid colors, o.g., lightly or very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). (Image1) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$6,000-7,000 Selling for...HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
47		1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), wonderfully fresh set with full, clean o.g., the 3ca with plate flaw at right corner claw (Chan Type T4), all beautifully centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $3,275+ (HK$ 25,190). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$6,000-7,000 Selling for...HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
48	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), Post Office fresh with light cancels, Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,800-3,200 Selling for...HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
49	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), Post Office fresh with clean impressions and attractive colors, each unobtrusively cancelled including red Customs on 3ca, Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,800-3,200 Selling for...HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
50	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), attractive trio with solid centering; 3ca with Customs Shanghai cancel, others with black seals, fresh and Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
51	/	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), Post Office fresh with bold design and neat centering; 3ca no gum, others lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,275 (HK$ 25,190). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$6,000-7,000 Selling for...HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
52	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), clean with solid detail and pretty color; two Customs cancels, one seal, Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,800-3,200 Selling for...HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
53	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), an attractive set with appealing centering and cancels; 1ca with a few nibbed perforations at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine or better. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
54	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), face-fresh with clean colors and clear margins all around; mix of cancel types; 1ca few flaws, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
55	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), clean with solid detail; 1ca with a few minor blunted perforations at upper right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,400 (HK$ 10,770). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 Selling for...HK$1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
56	/	1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), setting 1, bottom left corner margin horizontal block of 6, an eye-catching multiple with full bottom selvage, intact perforations and near-perfect centering throughout; very light crease across top of lower row, faint toning at bottom of selvage, otherwise Very Fine, an exquisite item for the connoisseur. Scott $8,700 as singles (HK$ 66,920). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$16,000-20,000 Selling for...HK$8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
57		1878-83, Trio of Large Dragons (Chan 2, 3, 7. Scott 2, 3, 7), comprising thin paper 3ca & 5ca plus smooth perforation thick paper 1ca; all immaculate with clean impression and strong/bright color, without gum, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,225 (HK$ 24,810). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 2, 3, 7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 Selling for...HK$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
58		1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), Post Office fresh with full, clean o.g., o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,200-2,600 Selling for...HK$1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
59		1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), Post Office fresh with alluring color and centering, o.g., very lightly hinged; couple short perforations (as often) at upper right, still Very Fine. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,800-3,200 Selling for...HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
60		1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), a striking example, beautifully centered with deep, intense color, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,800-3,200 Selling for...HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
61		1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), Post Office fresh with rich color on clean paper, sound and well centered, o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott $1,450 (HK$ 11,150). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$2,200-2,600 Selling for...HK$1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
62	O	1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), left margin horizontal pair, cleanly printed in rich color, seal cancels at top; light horizontal crease and some perforation separations, otherwise fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,200 as singles (HK$ 9,230). (Image1) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Est. HK$1,800-2,200 Selling for...HK$900.00 Will close during Public Auction

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