China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), full o.g., a beautiful mint set, nicely centered with vibrant colors, fresh and choice, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History
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Michael Rogers Online Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History
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Lot #276 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
Lot #277 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), o.g., an attractive set; $2 some paper adherences on gum, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #278 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), a superb handpicked set, highlighted by a lovely range of cancels including ovals, tombstones, Local Posts etc., fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600.
Lot #279 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 104-115. Scott 98-109), a nice used set, fresh, the $5 high value is quite exceptional, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #280 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, ½¢-5¢, 20¢-30¢ and $1 values, overprinted "Specimen" (Chan 104-108, 110-111, 113 vars. Scott 98-102, 104-105, 107 vars.), unused without gum as normal, a scarce group of 8, fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #281 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 4¢, 5¢ and 10¢, perforated trial color proofs in brown (Chan 107-109 vars. Scott 101-103 vars.), left margin singles overprinted "Waterloo & Sons Ltd. Specimen" with punch hole, Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #282 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 5¢ salmon, imperf between (Chan 108g. Scott 102b), horizontal pair, full o.g., fresh, Fine to Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200.
Lot #283 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, 10¢ deep green, imperf bottom margin (Chan 109e. Scott 103 var.), clean o.g., lightly hinged, a lovely corner margin single; a light crease well down in margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,000.
Lot #284 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $1 deep red & pale rose (Chan 113. Scott 107), full clean, white o.g., absolutely brilliant, vibrant colors, choice, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200.
Lot #285 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $1 deep red & pale rose (Chan 113. Scott 107), full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, a marvelous jumbo example with vivid fresh color, a wonderful stamp! Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200.
Lot #286 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $2 brown red & yellow (Chan 114. Scott 108), full clean o.g., a simply remarkable example, boasting bright, vivid colors along with near perfect centering, a Gem! Extremely Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000.
Lot #287 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1898, Chinese Imperial Post, watermarked, $5 deep green & salmon, overprinted "Specimen" (Chan 115. Scott 109), without gum as normal, wonderfully fresh with bold colors, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 20,000.
Lot #288 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900-10, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 12 values, overprinted "Specimen" diagonally (Chan 116//135 vars. Scott 110//130 vars.), comprised of 1900 issue ½¢, 1¢ and 20¢ to $5, plus 1905 color change issue 2¢, 4¢, 5¢, 10¢ and 16¢, with each of these issues complete as prepared, unused without gum as always, fresh and sound, Fine to Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 14,000 - 16,000.
Lot #289 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1901-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢-$5 complete, including color change issues (Chan 116-135. Scott 110-122, 124-130), o.g., well centered, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #290 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 116-128. Scott 110-122), full o.g., a delightful, fresh set with bold intense colors, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #291 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900-06, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢-$5 complete (Chan 116-128. Scott 110-122), o.g., a splendid set boasting superb vivid colors; nicely centered and choice, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #292 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900-08, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, diagonal "Specimen" overprint sets (Chan 116//135. Scott 110//130), splendid, fresh group of 14 items, comprised of 1900-06 series, ½¢, 1¢, 4¢ and 20¢ to $5 (which represents the complete set of these), along with the 2¢, 4¢, 5¢, 10¢ and 16¢ of the 1905-08 color change issue, which again is complete to the best of our knowledge, o.g., much better quality than usually encountered,...
Lot #293 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢, 1¢ and 2¢, Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 116-118 vars. Scott 110-112), composite sheet of 9, in slate green, the color of the 3¢, 1905-1910 color change issue, with one row each for the respective 3 values, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with small punch hole, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #294 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1900, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, ½¢, 1¢ and 2¢, Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 116-118 vars. Scott 110-112 vars.), composite sheet of 9, in scarlet, the issued color of the issued 2¢ value, with one row each for the respective 3 values, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with small punch hole, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #295 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-03, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢, 30¢, 50¢ Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 123-125 vars. Scott 117-119 vars.), composite sheet of 9, in ocher, the issued color of the 1¢ value, 3 x 3 with 20¢, 30¢, and 50¢ each in a row, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with standard small security punch hole, pristine and choice, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #296 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-03, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 20¢, 30¢, 50¢ Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 123-125 vars. Scott 117-119 vars.), complete sheet of 9, in a claret like shade somewhat similar to the issued color of the 20¢ value, 3 x 3 with 20¢, 30¢, and 50¢ each in a row, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with standard small security punch hole, superb quality, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,...
Lot #297 - 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 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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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 $5 each in a row, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with standard small security punch hole, magnificent, P.O. fresh quality, choice, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate...
Lot #299 - chinese empire 1897-1910 coiling dragons
China, 1902-03, Chinese Imperial Post, unwatermarked, 4¢, 5¢, 10¢ Waterlow & Sons "Specimen" (Chan 131, 132, 134 vars. Scott 113//116), complete sheet of 9, orange brown, the issued color of the 4¢, 1905-1910 color change issue, with one row each for the respective 3 values, overprinted "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" with small punch hole, pristine, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 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.