China, 1902-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $1, $2 and $5 high values, Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 126-128 vars. Scott 120-122 vars.), composite sheet of 9, in a deep green and yellow which representing a hybrid between the $2 and $5 values, 3 x 3 with $1, $2 and $5 each in a row, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with standard small security punch hole, superb quality, choice, Very Fine, rare.
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Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History
By: Michael Rogers Online
Michael Rogers Online Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History
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Lot #297 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
Lot #298 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $1, $2 and $5 high values, Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 126-128 vars. Scott 120-122 vars.), composite sheet of 9, in brown red and yellow, the issued color of the $2 value, 3 x 3 with $1, $2 and $5 each in a row, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with standard small security punch hole, magnificent, P.O. fresh quality, choice, Very Fine, rare.
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Lot #299 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-03, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 4¢, 5¢, 10¢ Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 131, 132, 134 vars. Scott 113//116), complete sheet of 9, orange brown, the issued color of the 4¢, 1905-1910 color change issue, with one row each for the respective 3 values, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with small punch hole, pristine, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #300 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-03, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 4¢, 5¢, 10¢ Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 131, 132, 134 vars. Scott 113//116), composite sheet of 9, in bluish green, similar to the color of the 10¢, 1905-1910 color change issue, with one row each for the respective 3 values, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with small punch hole, pristine, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #301 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢ brown and 1¢ ocher (Chan 116, 117. Scott 110, 111), each x 100 on cut piece, possible with postmark interest, Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #302 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ ocher, retouched "One" character (Chan 117c. Scott 111 var.), used, Fine.
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 30,000.
Lot #303 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ ocher, imperf between (Chan 117e. Scott 111b), vertical pair, full o.g., wonderfully fresh with bright colors, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #304 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ ocher, imperf between (Chan 117e. Scott 111b), vertical pair, full o.g., fresh, clean example, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #305 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 1¢ gray yellow, imperf between (Chan 117s. Scott 111a), horizontal pair, full o.g., a beautiful, well centered example, a beauty, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #306 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ scarlet, imperf between (Chan 118d. Scott 112b), a splendid vertical pair, cancelled with numerous "Canton 14 Mar 11" c.d.s.'s; trivial thin spot between stamps, otherwise Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #307 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ scarlet, imperf between (Chan 118g. Scott 112a), horizontal pair, full o.g., splendid, beautifully centered, a beauty, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #308 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 4¢ chestnut, imperf between (Chan 119b. Scott 113a), horizontal pair, unused without gum, fresh, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,600.
Lot #309 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢ maroon, imperf between (Chan 123d. Scott 117a), horizontal pair, full o.g., horizontal pair; light crease at left and tiny thin speck, otherwise Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600.
Lot #310 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1901, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢ maroon, imperf right margin (Chan 123 var. Scott 117 var.), a lovely used example showing 5mm imperf, a striking unlisted variety, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #311 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1906, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $1 red & pale rose, retouched "One" character type A (Chan 126a. Scott 120 var.), neatly cancelled far away from the variety, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #312 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1906, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $2 carmine & yellow (Chan 127. Scott 121), o.g., lightly hinged, an incredible mint example in a true "Post Office fresh" state of preservation, brilliant vibrant colors and perfect centering, a true Gem! Extremely Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400.
Lot #313 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1906, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $2 carmine & yellow, re-entry of "Two" character (Chan 127a. Scott 121 var.), lightly cancelled to clearly display the re-entry, a simply superb example of this elusive variety with the basic stamp perfectly centered, Extremely Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #314 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1906, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $2 carmine & yellow, re-entry of "Two" character (Chan 127a. Scott 121 var.), neat unobtrusive cancel allowing clear view of the variety, fresh, Very Fine, signed Holcombe with 2014 C.S.S. photo certificate.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #315 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), full clean o.g., simply a remarkable mint example, displaying the most bold vibrant colors imaginable, most notably the salmon color which is never offered in this state of preservation, a stunning example, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #316 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), full clean o.g., a select quality example boasting brilliant colors and perfect centering, a Gem! Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #317 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), full clean o.g., a splendid, connoisseur quality stamp offering remarkably bright colors and outstanding centering, a superb example, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #318 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, $5 green & salmon (Chan 128. Scott 122), an astounding used example, cancelled by scarce Shanghai Local Post c.d.s., incredibly fresh and perfectly centered, a Gem! Extremely Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #319 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1908, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 2¢ deep green, imperf between (Chan 129e. Scott 124a), horizontal pair, full o.g., a lovely pair, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,600 - 2,000.
Lot #320 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1909, Emperor Hsuan Tung complete (Chan 137-139. Scott 131-133), Shanghai 8 SEP 09 first day cancel, Fine.
Estimate HK$ 500 - 1,000.
Lot #321 - chinese empire postage dues
China, Postage Dues, 1904, First London printing, ½¢-30¢ complete (Chan D7-D14. Scott J7-J14), o.g. (4¢, 20¢ & 30¢ without gum), Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.