Lot
1158 
China, 1897, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, von Mollendorf Special Printing, 1ca-24ca complete, o.g., never hinged, strong bright colors, 1ca, 6ca & 12ca marginal examples, a Very Fine set, quite scarce in never hinged condition.Scott No. 16n-24n vars. $3,100 for hinged.
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Current Opening Bid: $1,350
Lot
1159 ()
China, 1897, Small 4¢ on 3¢ Red Revenue, position 12, expertly regummed, rich bright color and exceptionally fresh, F.-V.F., a stunning example of this Red Revenue rarity.Scott No. 81 $75,000.
A MARVELOUS MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1897 4¢ ON 3¢ SMALL SURCHARGE RED REVENUE ISSUE - A GREAT CHINESE EMPIRE RARITY.
The 4¢ Small Surcharge Red Revenue was the very first of the 3¢ Red Revenues produced by Inspectorate General of Customs Statistical Department in Shanghai. Only two sheets of 100 where produced with 25 of these additionally surcharged in violet which accounts for the double surcharge variety (Scott 81a) leaving only 175 normally produced. It is believed after the small production of these small 4¢ surcharges were produced, the production was stopped and the larger sans-serif "4" replaced this smaller version.
Current Opening Bid: $7,500
Lot
1160
China, 1897, Large $1 on 3¢ Red Revenue, o.g., lightly hinged, very fresh with bright color, full strong perfs all around, F.-V.F., a very scarce surcharge issue.Scott No. 84 $5,000.
Current Opening Bid: $1,250
Lot
1161 ()
China, 1897, Large $5 on 3¢ Red Revenue, position 5, no gum, strong bright color, some hint of light toning, perf flaws at right, Fine appearance, a presentable example of this rare high value Red Revenue Surcharge Issue.Scott No. 85 $85,000.
It is reported that only 5,000 examples of this denomination where ever produced by making alterations to the type set used for the large "1 Dollar" surcharges. Most of these issues where used on Imperial Post Office remittance certificates.
Current Opening Bid: $7,500
Lot
1162
China, 1912, Nanking "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, 16¢ olive green, o.g., hinge remnants, strong color and quite fresh, F.-V.F., a lovely mint example of this scarce Nanking issue.Scott No. 141 $3,500.
Current Opening Bid: $1,000
Lot
1163
China, 1912, 20c-$5 Revolution issue high values, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich colors, Very Fine, rare top values in never hinged condition.Scott No. 185-189 $1,893 for hinged.
Current Opening Bid: $750
Lot
1164
China, 1913, Junk Issue, London printing, ½¢-$10 complete, o.g., all very fresh with rich radiant colors, an F.-V.F. set, a striking example of this very rare set.Scott No. 202-220 $4,283.
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Current Opening Bid: $1,000
Lot
1165
China, 1915-19, Junk Issue, First Peking printing, ½¢ to $20 complete, o.g., $10 with part o.g., all very fresh with rich radiant colors, an F.-V.F. set, a lovely example of the complete First Peking printing set, seldom offered as such.Scott No. 221-242 $9,156.
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Current Opening Bid: $2,500
Lot
1166 ()
Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 16ca dull scarlet, wove paper, Printing 31, no gum, bold color and wide margins, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $120
Lot
1167 ()
Shanghai, 1866, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 3ca red brown on wove paper, Printing 34, showing raised "S" of "Candareens", no gum, full to large margins, fresh with deep color, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $270