Lot 173 o
China, 1885, Small Dragons, 1ca-5ca complete, perf 12½, lilght cancels, all well centered, strong colors, a Very Fine set.Scott Nos. 10-12 $380.
Realized: $200
Lot 174
China, 1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 2nd printing, 5ca yellow, o.g., strong bold color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2012 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 20n $875.
Realized: $375
Lot 175
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 9ca dull green, tête-bêche, corner margin vertical pair, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), strong color, few faint tone spots of little consequence, otherwise Very Fine.Scott Nos. 22e $1,650.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 176 ()
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 24ca carmine, without gum, rich color, Very Fine.Scott Nos. 24 $900.
Realized: $300
Lot 177 o
China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1st printing, 24ca carmine, left margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, attractive overall centering, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and attractive, a scarce never hinged multiple.Scott Nos. 24 $3,600 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $8,000