China, 1912, $5 deep green & salmon. O.g. (small mark on reverse), strong colors, fresh and Very Fine, a rare mint Foochow high value issue; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate. Chan No. 143. Scott No. 137  $5,000. $0 (Image)

China, 1912, $5 deep green & salmon. Town cancel, strong colors, Very Fine, a lovely and very rare used example of this high value Nanking issue, with only 32 reported to be issued, ex-Sir Percival David; signed Senf, Grobe, with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate. Chan No. 151. Scott No. 145  $9,500. $0 (Image)

China, 1912, $5 deep green & salmon. O.g., exceptional centering, fresh with strong colors, Very Fine; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate. Scott No. 160  $425. $0 (Image)

China, 1912, $5 deep green & salmon. O.g., trivial small stain, Very Fine appearance; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate. Scott No. 177  $500. $0 (Image)