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**Chinese Empire**
LotNo.	Symbol	Lot Description
1037	O	1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), a lovely set, Post Office fresh with rich color and superior centering, all with seal cancels; scissors-cut perforations on 5ca, Very Fine. Scott $1,725 (HK$ 13,580). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$4,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1038	O	1878-82, Large Dragons selection (Chan 1//5. Scott 1//5), six stamps in total, comprising #1 (2), #3 (2), plus #4-5, each with solid color and a mix of cancels; a couple small faults, still Fine to Very Fine or better. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1//5] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$6,000-8,000 SOLD for HK$4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1039	O	1878-83, Large Dragons, 1ca-5ca selection (Chan 1-2, 12. Scott 1-2, 9), comprising 1878 1ca green and 3ca red on thin paper, plus 1883 5ca yellow on thick paper perf 12½; all with clean impression and strong color; 5ca diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,775 (HK$ 13,980). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1-2, 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$4,000-6,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1040	/O	Attractive Clutch of Large Dragons, 1878-83, arranged on a stockpage, 27 stamps in total, with 1878 thin papers, 1882 wide margins, and 1883 smooth and rough perforation examples all represented; in quantities of one to six, each 1ca present with one mint/unused; presents lovely shades and a range of cancels; some faults, but a useful compilation for student and dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online. (Image1) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 1//12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$20,000-24,000 SOLD for HK$20,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1041		1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), Post Office fresh with strong color and solid centering, o.g., very lightly hinged, otherwise Very Fine, choice. Scott $1,100 (HK$ 8,660). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$3,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1042	O	1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 3ca brown red & 5ca yellow ocher, thin paper (Chan 5, 6. Scott 5, 6), each fresh and nicely centered, the 5ca fresh with good perforations, Very Fine. Scott $1,875 (HK$ 14,760). (Image1) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 5, 6] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$4,000-5,000 SOLD for HK$3,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1043	O	1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 3ca brown red & 5ca yellow, rough and smooth perforations (Chan 8-9, 11-12. Scott 8, 9), each offering a different shade, with vivid color and appealing centering, seal-cancelled, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,300 (HK$ 18,110). (Image1) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 8-9, 11-12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$6,500-8,000 SOLD for HK$3,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1044	/O	Useful Small Dragon Compilation, 1885-1897 (Chan 13//36. Scott 10//77), arranged on a stockpage, 75 examples with both mint/unused and used, offering a nice selection of both smooth and rough perforation varieties, shades, a wealth of cancels, etc.; 30 1ca values, 26 3ca, and 15 5ca; also includes four surcharges, Small 1c to 5c used and Large Narrow 2c mint; many with outstanding color and/or clarity, though condition varies with faulty present, generally Very Fine or Very Fine appearance, worth close inspection; fully imaged online. (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 13//36] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$12,000-16,000 SOLD for HK$11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1045		1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), useful set with clean, rich colors, o.g., paper hinge remnants; a few with toned spots, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,733 (HK$ 21,520). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$5,000-7,000 SOLD for HK$6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1046	O	1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 1ca-24ca complete (Chan 22-30. Scott 16-24), lovely set with strong color, most with superior centering; all but 3ca (pakua) cancelled by blue seal, the 9ca showing red French transit as well, Very Fine. Scott $1,690 (HK$ 13,310). (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22-30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$5,000-6,000 SOLD for HK$3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1047		1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 1ca red orange (Chan 22S. Scott 16n), attractive, bright example with clean color, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged); light horizontal wrinkle, otherwise Very Fine, signed Kosack, Stolow. Scott $1,300 (HK$ 10,240). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22S] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$3,000-4,000 SOLD for HK$4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1048	/O	A Diversity of Dowagers, 1894-97 (Chan 22//83. Scott 16//73), presented on two stockpages, some in dealer cards and identified (though should be confirmed), an attractive and valuable holding of basic and surcharged Dowager issues to the 12ca value; mint all o.g. except for the 12ca no gum; useful duplication quantities offer shades and cancels for the specialist, while the overall group will serve the dealer well; both small and large surcharges are present; many bright and sound, though condition varies and the occasional fault is present, still Very Fine overall, and a grand group for the savvy buyer; see them all online. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 22//83] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$8,000-10,000 SOLD for HK$5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1049	O	1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, ½¢ on 3ca orange yellow, swollen "3" (Chan 47a. Scott 38 var.), fresh with brilliant color and full perforations, the corner Customs cancel in brown (Shanghai) leaving the variety fully visible, Very Fine. Scott $875 for normal (HK$ 6,890). (Image1) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 47a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-3,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1050		1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, 1¢ on 1ca vermilion (Chan 48. Scott 39), wonderfully bright with glowing color and balanced margins, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $700 (HK$ 5,510). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 48] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$2,400-2,800 SOLD for HK$1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1051	/	1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, 30¢ on 24ca carmine (Chan 55. Scott 46), horizontal pair, incredibly fresh with strong color and clean impression on bright, like-new paper; left stamp lightly hinged, right stamp appears never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a pretty multiple. Scott $3,500 as singles (HK$ 27,560). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 55] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$8,000-10,000 SOLD for HK$5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1052		1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 8¢ on 6ca red brown (Chan 61. Scott 52), vertical strip of 5, a stellar, seldom-seen multiple, clean with bold surcharge and outstanding centering, dry, streaky o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine, a piece to grace the finest collection. Scott $3,000 (HK$ 23,620). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 61] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$12,000-15,000 SOLD for HK$11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1053	O	1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 30¢ on 24ca deep rose red, "Three" character type B (open top) (Chan 64b. Scott 55 var.), Post Office fresh with deep color on pristine paper, blue cancels a lovely complement, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400 for normal (HK$ 3,150). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 64b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$1,600-2,000 SOLD for HK$1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1054	O	1897, Large Figures narrow surcharges on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca-10¢ on 12ca (Chan 74-80. Scott 65-71), each with attractive color on clean paper, offering a mix of cancel types and colors, Very Fine. Scott $858 (HK$ 6,760). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 74-80] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$2,200-2,600 SOLD for HK$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1055	O	1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, ½¢ on 3ca pale chrome yellow (Chan 74. Scott 65), the stamp sound and attractive, cancelled by brown Amoy pakua overstruck by May 13, 1897 Customs Shanghai c.d.s., Very Fine. Believed to be the Earliest Known Usage of any Large Figures 1½mm-spacing Dowager, and probably the earliest known example of the Amoy pakua as well. (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 74] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$1,000-1,400 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1056		1897, Large 1¢ on 3¢ & Small and Large 2¢ on 3¢ Red Revenues (Chan 84, 87-88. Scott 78-80), each fresh with bright color; sound, o.g., mostly lightly hinged. Scott $1,875 (HK$ 14,760). (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [China (Empire) 84, 87-88] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. HK$6,000-8,000 SOLD for HK$5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction