Sale 112: Specialized Sale of Asia

Lot 4041 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on laid paper, Printing 22, without gum as issued, full even margins, fresh with bold color, Very Fine, an attractive example of this rare printing.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 4042 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on laid paper, Printing 23, without gum as issued, huge even margins, rich color, faint crease at left, Extremely Fine appearance.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $210

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Lot 4043 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on laid paper, vertical watermark line, Printing 23, showing the serious broken "L.P.O." and three outer framelines, without gum as issued, wide even margins, very fresh, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 4044 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 4ca yellow on wove paper, "CAND" below "AREEN", Printing 24a, without gum as issued, huge even margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem example of the printing scarce variety.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $500

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Lot 4045 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 2ca black on wove paper, Printing 25, showing smear below "S" of "Shanghai", without gum as issued, large margins, fresh with rich color, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 4046 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 2ca black on wove paper, Printing 25, showing slight split of right frame, without gum as issued, large even margins, minor natural paper wrinkle, still Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 4047 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 2ca black on laid paper with watermark, Printing 26a, showing a portion of the "A Pirie & Sons" watermark, without gum as issued, large margins and bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2000 R. Calves & E&C Ltd. certificates.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

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Lot 4048 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 4ca yellow on laid, Printing 27, showing dot under "AR", without gum as issued, full even margins, brilliant color, Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 4049 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 4ca yellow on wove paper, Printing 28, showing dot under "AR" and "AREEN" slightly raised, without gum as issued, huge balanced margins, fresh with rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 4050 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on wove paper, Printing 29, without gum as issued, full even margins, deep slightly overinked impression indicative of this printing, Very Fine; signed Calves.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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