Lot 178 /
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 8¢ on 6ca brown, horizontal gutter strip of 4, o.g., right stamp hinged, others never hinged, bright and fresh, strong colors, Very Fine, a scarce position piece.Scott Nos. 33 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $260
Lot 179
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 10¢ on 12ca brown orange, o.g., fairly light hinging, strong color, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 36 $475.
Realized: $280
Lot 180
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 30¢ on 24ca carmine, part o.g., wide margins, Very Fine; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 37 $625.
Realized: $425
Lot 181 o
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, ½¢ on 3ca orange yellow, neat customs circular date stamp corner cancel, wide margins, rich color, Very Fine; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 38 $850.
Realized: $450
Lot 182
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, 1¢ on 1ca vermilion, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color, exceptional freshness, Very Fine; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 39 $700.
Realized: $350
Lot 183
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, 4¢ on 4ca rose pink, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bright color, Very Fine; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 41 $475.
Realized: $450
Lot 184
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 2¢ on 2ca yellow green, top margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), bright color, Very Fine.Scott Nos. 49 $100 for singles.
Realized: $280
Lot 185
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 10¢ on 12ca yellowish orange, full o.g. (cert. calls disturbed which is not the case), exceptional centering, strong bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 54 $375.
Lot 186 o
China, 1897, Large Figures wide surcharge on Dowager, 2nd printing, 30¢ on 24ca deep rose red, bold large circular cancel, rich color, Very Fine; with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 55 $325.
Realized: $230
Lot 187
China, 1897, Large Figures narrow surcharge on Dowager, 1st printing, 4¢ on 4ca rose pink, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine; with 2012 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott Nos. 59 $300.
Realized: $180