{"title":"China postage stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis collection includes 1878 “Large Dragon” issues, 1897 Red Revenue surcharges, and early commemoratives like the 1909 Temple of Heaven set. You’ll also find later overprints from the Republic period. Each stamp includes clear details on its condition, classification and historical context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"china-port-arthur-1948-guangdong-agricultural-and-industrial-exhibition-set-of-2-50-on-20f-brown","title":"China 1948 Port Arthur Guangdong Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition SGNE48\/9.","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1948 Port Arthur Guangdong Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition set of 2, $50 on 20f brown. Light bend, fresh unmounted mint original gum example of the rarest of all the Port Arthur commemorative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20459818811451,"sku":"JP5082","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_f0728af6-66a2-4696-aef1-db19ebd9af7d.jpg?v=1551886311"},{"product_id":"china-1897-jan-set-of-10-to-30c-on-24ca-rose-carmine-small-figure-surcharge-on-dowager-empress-first-printing-sg37-46","title":"China 1897 (Jan) set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, SG37\/46","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress, first printing, SG37\/46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality mint set with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They were issued to celebrate the 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our full newsletter on this item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/blogs\/postage-stamps\/here-it-is-your-biggest-market-opportunity-of-2023?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=256fa72c3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20940525797435,"sku":"JP5055","price":3150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC631.jpg?v=1556899974"},{"product_id":"china-1883","title":"China 1883 Candarins, SG7\/9","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1883 thicker paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing 1ca pale green, 3ca vermilion and 5ca chrome-yellow, odd small imperfection, each used by part sea in blue.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1883 \"Candarins\" thicker paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing 1ca pale green, 3ca vermilion and 5ca chrome-yellow, SG7\/9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1883 thicker paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing 1ca pale green, 3ca vermilion and 5ca chrome-yellow, odd small imperfection, each used by part sea in blue.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThe odd small imperfection but still lovely used examples of the first stamp issues from the Chinese Empire, each used by part sea in blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1883 thicker paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing 1ca pale green, 3ca vermilion and 5ca chrome-yellow, odd small imperfection, each used by part sea in blue.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eRead our full newsletter on this piece \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/13bda517109c\/top-10-selling-stamp-countries-part-ii\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1883 thicker paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing 1ca pale green, 3ca vermilion and 5ca chrome-yellow, odd small imperfection, each used by part sea in blue.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142919086139,"sku":"JP5101","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_29_ef61aad5-5bf4-40bf-bb2d-ded9f9880032.jpeg?v=1561117843"},{"product_id":"1897-icp-tokyo-printing-2-orange-and-yellow","title":"China 1897 \"Imperial Customs Post' Tokyo printing SG106","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 \\\u0026quot;ICP' Tokyo printing $2 orange and yellow, a couple of slightly short perfs, fresh colour, unused with traces of o.g., very scarce.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eChina 1897 \"Imperial Customs Post' Tokyo printing $2 orange and yellow, SG106. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 \\\u0026quot;ICP' Tokyo printing $2 orange and yellow, a couple of slightly short perfs, fresh colour, unused with traces of o.g., very scarce.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eA fine mint example of this very scarce stamp with fresh colour. A couple of slightly short perforations with traces of original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 \\\u0026quot;ICP' Tokyo printing $2 orange and yellow, a couple of slightly short perfs, fresh colour, unused with traces of o.g., very scarce.\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis classic stamp issue from \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e1897\u003c\/span\u003e depicts a wild goose (or Bean Goose). The bean goose was an important motif in Chinese poetry symbolising “\u003cem\u003ebearing a message of love from afar\u003c\/em\u003e”.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is an apt and appealing symbol for this Qing Dynasty stamp. It reminds us of one of the wonderful uses of letter writing and the prepaid postal system which facilitate distribution - spreading messages of love.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis issue is from the first and rarer printing, lithographed in Japan. The paper used for these stamps shows a watermark in the form of a yin-yang symbol.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMint examples are very scarce, particularly with such fresh colour. The few slightly short perforations do not detract from the quality of this stamp, which easily secures the quality grade “fine”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our full newsletter on this item\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/blogs\/postage-stamps\/here-it-is-your-biggest-market-opportunity-of-2023?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3ab9e7fba\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142947201083,"sku":"JP5102","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_2d_6f391e99-6d39-418b-aac3-3b0afdf131d4.jpeg?v=1561119704"},{"product_id":"usa-china-po-1919-surch-set-of-16","title":"China 1919 United States Postal Agency in Shanghai 1919 surcharges set of 16, SG1\/18","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1919 surcghset of 16 to $2 on $1 purple-black, also 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c on 4c carmine, rather heavily hinged but fresh, part o.g.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina United States Postal Agency in Shanghai 1919 surcharges set of 16 to $2 on $1 purple-black. Also includes 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c carmine, SG1\/18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1919 surcghset of 16 to $2 on $1 purple-black, also 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c on 4c carmine, rather heavily hinged but fresh, part o.g.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThese stamps represent all issues of the United States Postal Agency in Shanghai which was open from 1 July 1919 to 31 December 1922. They were valid for use on mail despatched from the US Postal Agency in Shanghai to addresses in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1919 surcghset of 16 to $2 on $1 purple-black, also 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c on 4c carmine, rather heavily hinged but fresh, part o.g.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eA nice well centred mint and fresh quality complete set of these rare stamps, with original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1919 surcghset of 16 to $2 on $1 purple-black, also 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c on 4c carmine, rather heavily hinged but fresh, part o.g.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThe combined SG catalogue price for all stamps in the set is £2,550 (stated as cheapest price). Well centred examples are referred to as worth double this amount making this an attractively priced set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142958047291,"sku":"JP5103","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_2e.jpeg?v=1561120207"},{"product_id":"1949-yunnan-province-silver-yuan-surcharges-with-value-in-normal-currency","title":"China 1949 Yunnan Province silver yuan surcharges with value in normal currency, SG1342\/43","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1949 Yunnan Province silver yuan surcharges with value in normal currency, 4c on $20 brown-purple and 12c on $20 chocolate, latter a few shortish perfs, fresh unused, scarce.\"}'\u003eChina 1949 Yunnan Province issued at Kumming, silver yuan surcharges with value in normal currency, 4c on $20 brown-purple and 12c on $200 chocolate, SG1342\/43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther than a few short perforations on SG1343, a beautiful quality mint pair of stamps and very scarce...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142979510331,"sku":"JP5104","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_30_dc741e1c-b236-4ccc-8e03-4cd599103395.jpeg?v=1561121203"},{"product_id":"china-1897-may-large-figure-surch-sg67","title":"China 1897 (May), Large figure surcharge, SG67","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina 1897 (May), Large figure surcharge, spaced 1½mm on 'Small Dragon' 2c on 3ca mauve, SG67.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine quality example of this difficult stamp to find in good condition. Lightly toned with large part original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21311319179323,"sku":"JP5125","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/mM8797iSTz2oY0m2S6fI9w_mini_177.jpg?v=1565700214"},{"product_id":"china-1949-sun-yat-sen-set-of-9-sg1348-56","title":"China 1949 Sun Yat-sen set of 9. SG1348\/56","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina 1949 Sun Yat-sen (14th issue), Hwa Nam printing silver yuan set of 9 to 500c scarlet, SG1348\/56.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low value 1c apple green has some creasing. All other stamps in the set in fine unused condition without gum, as issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21315009675323,"sku":"JP5127","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/UKVMJiBPTo6antg9W1BgTA_thumb_179.jpg?v=1565771109"},{"product_id":"china-1897-mar-large-figure-surcharge-sg56","title":"China 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge. SG56","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 2½mm on Dowager first printing, 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, faint bend and a hint of toning, however well centred with large margins, virtually full original gum. (cat £3750) SG56\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 2½mm on Dowager first printing, 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, SG56.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 2½mm on Dowager first printing, 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, faint bend and a hint of toning, however well centred with large margins, virtually full original gum. (cat £3750) SG56\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA faint bend and a hint of toning, however well centred with large margins, virtually full original gum and rarely seen in such quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our full newsletter on this item\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/8-big-reasons-china-still-looks-a-hot-investment-bet\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21318543114299,"sku":"JP5136","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/bJEORtXTQqaT2D1iLDkSrA_thumb_1ab.jpg?v=1565872191"},{"product_id":"china-shanghai-1893-dec-sg-m1","title":"China 1893 (Shanghai) 2ca red-orange, SGM1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China (Shanghai) 1893 (Dec). Chungking Local Post 2ca red-orange, perf 1½, block of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right, some characteristic gum toning which is apparent on face in places, full original gum and a rare multiple (cat £5000). SG M1\"}'\u003eChina 1893 (Dec) (Shanghai), Chungking Local Post \"Pagoda and Junk\" 2ca red-orange, perforations 12½, SGM1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China (Shanghai) 1893 (Dec). Chungking Local Post 2ca red-orange, perf 1½, block of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right, some characteristic gum toning which is apparent on face in places, full original gum and a rare multiple (cat £5000). SG M1\"}'\u003eBlock of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right. Suffers from some characteristic gum toning, which is apparent on face in places, yet represents above average quality for this issue and surprisingly still retains full original gum across entire block of twenty stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China (Shanghai) 1893 (Dec). Chungking Local Post 2ca red-orange, perf 1½, block of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right, some characteristic gum toning which is apparent on face in places, full original gum and a rare multiple (cat £5000). SG M1\"}'\u003eThis is a very rare multiple and the only block of twenty we have ever seen for this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China (Shanghai) 1893 (Dec). Chungking Local Post 2ca red-orange, perf 1½, block of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right, some characteristic gum toning which is apparent on face in places, full original gum and a rare multiple (cat £5000). SG M1\"}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China (Shanghai) 1893 (Dec). Chungking Local Post 2ca red-orange, perf 1½, block of twenty comprising two complete lower rows of ten, margins largely intact except at lower right, some characteristic gum toning which is apparent on face in places, full original gum and a rare multiple (cat £5000). SG M1\"}'\u003eCatalogue price is £5,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21321513074747,"sku":"JP5141","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/TBxjBg8fScuVXDqtA2zrEQ_thumb_1ad.jpg?v=1565943327"},{"product_id":"china-1964-prc-gen-issues-1964-15th-anniversary-of-the-peoples-republic-sg-ms2215a","title":"China 1964 PRC GEN ISSUES 1964 15th Anniversary of the Peoples Republic. SG MS2215a","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1964 PRC GEN ISSUES 1964 15th Anniversay of the Peoples Republic min sheet, a few trivial gum bends, unmounted original gum, only 30,000 issued and almost all are found with some sort of gum imperfection, scarce and well above average. SG MS2215a\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1964 People's Republic China General Issues 15th Anniversary of the People's Republic miniature sheet, (150x114mm), SG2215a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1964 PRC GEN ISSUES 1964 15th Anniversay of the Peoples Republic min sheet, a few trivial gum bends, unmounted original gum, only 30,000 issued and almost all are found with some sort of gum imperfection, scarce and well above average. SG MS2215a\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eA fine unmounted mint with full original gum example of this hugely popular commemorative issue from China. There are a few trivial gum bends mentioned only for accuracy. This example is particularly attractive due to quality of gum. Most other examples are found with some sort of gum imperfection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1964 PRC GEN ISSUES 1964 15th Anniversay of the Peoples Republic min sheet, a few trivial gum bends, unmounted original gum, only 30,000 issued and almost all are found with some sort of gum imperfection, scarce and well above average. SG MS2215a\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThere were only 30,000 issued (a small number compared to the population of China). Scarce in this condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1964 PRC GEN ISSUES 1964 15th Anniversay of the Peoples Republic min sheet, a few trivial gum bends, unmounted original gum, only 30,000 issued and almost all are found with some sort of gum imperfection, scarce and well above average. SG MS2215a\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our full newsletter on this item\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/blogs\/postage-stamps\/these-stamps-are-mini-works-of-art?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bf01319c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21336859934779,"sku":"JP5146","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/F4ej5F_3T_K0R3y8DPh7eg_thumb_1c0.jpg?v=1566387511"},{"product_id":"china-1878-1ca-green-3ca-brown-red-and-5ca-orange-sg1-3","title":"China 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown-red and 5ca orange SG1\/3","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown-red and 5ca orange, thin paper, 2½mm spacing, first two unused without gum, 5ca part original gum. SG1\/3\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown-red and 5ca orange, thin paper, 2½mm spacing, SG1\/3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown-red and 5ca orange, thin paper, 2½mm spacing, first two unused without gum, 5ca part original gum. SG1\/3\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA fine quality mint set of the first stamp issues of the Chinese Empire. The first two are unused without gum, the 5ca with part original gum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21402023034939,"sku":"JP5151","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_42b.jpg?v=1568371716"},{"product_id":"china-1912-commemorating-the-revolution-sun-yat-sen-set-of-12-sg242-53","title":"China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Sun Yat-sen set of 12. SG242\/53","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, 16c without gum and $2 a couple of short perfs, all but 16c fresh large part original gum. SG242\/53\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, SG242\/53.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, 16c without gum and $2 a couple of short perfs, all but 16c fresh large part original gum. SG242\/53\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA fine quality mint and fresh set of this popular commemorative issue. The 16c is without gum and the $2 with a couple of short perforations. All other stamps in the set with large part original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21402055082043,"sku":"JP5153","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_42f.jpg?v=1568372455"},{"product_id":"china-1897-jan-4c-on-3c-deep-red-sg90","title":"China 1897 4c on 3c deep red \"Red Revenue\", SG90","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;China 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, 'large' surcharge as type 19, rather heavily hinged but fresh and well centred, part original gum. SG90\u0026quot;}\"\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, 'large' surcharge as type 19, \"Red Revenue\", SG90.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;China 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, 'large' surcharge as type 19, rather heavily hinged but fresh and well centred, part original gum. SG90\u0026quot;}\"\u003eA pleasing quality example. Although rather heavily hinged, it is fresh and well centred with part original gum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA scarce and popular stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1897, the new Qing Dynasty government took charge of the Post Office. There was an immediate need for a large quantity of stamps, especially those of high value. While waiting for the delivery of new stamps from Japan a Provisional Issue was made using existing stock from the Imperial Customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quantity of 600,000 of the 3c Revenue stamps received from England were surcharged with different values. The high value surcharged stamps, such as this $1 example, are very scarce and highly sought after by avid collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27195883225147,"sku":"JP5152","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_434.jpg?v=1568372819"},{"product_id":"china-1897-aug-tokyo-tsukiji-type-foundry-printing-sg104b","title":"China 1897 (Aug) Tokyo Tsukiji type foundry printing. SG104b","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Aug) Tokyo Tsukiji type foundry printing, 50c deep green error of colour, wih typical light gum toning, large part original gum, very scarce with only 240 believed to have been issued. SG104b\"}'\u003eChina 1897 (Aug) Tokyo Tsukiji type foundry printing, 50c deep green error of colour, SG104b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Aug) Tokyo Tsukiji type foundry printing, 50c deep green error of colour, wih typical light gum toning, large part original gum, very scarce with only 240 believed to have been issued. SG104b\"}'\u003eA fine quality example with large part original gum and some typical light gum toning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stamp, depicting a Carp, was from the first issues to be inscribed “Imperial \u003cspan\u003eChinese\u003c\/span\u003e Post”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe error arose with the 10c colour being used in error instead of the intended bright yellow-green of the 50c stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a rare stamp error of colour, yet remains available at a relatively modest price. It is very scarce, with only 240 examples believed to have been issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a particularly fine example for an early \u003cspan\u003eChinese\u003c\/span\u003e stamp with large part original gum and only light gum toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Aug) Tokyo Tsukiji type foundry printing, 50c deep green error of colour, wih typical light gum toning, large part original gum, very scarce with only 240 believed to have been issued. SG104b\"}'\u003eAlthough 240 examples of this error are known to have been issued, it is much rarer today. Fewer examples survived and it is the first example we have handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30082441347131,"sku":"JP5150","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_43b.jpg?v=1568373236"},{"product_id":"china-1897-march-large-figure-surch-sg57-65","title":"China 1897 (March) Large figure surcharges set, SG57\/65","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (March) Large figure surcharges, spaced on 2.5mm, on Dowager Empress (2nd printing), set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose red in blocks of 4, some including 10c on 12c and 30c on 24a with sheet margin, SG57\/65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few light gum tones, however generally fresh and the 30c on 24a is particularly fine. All stamps with large part to full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare set in multiples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quite extraordinary set of multiples of one of the most popular issues from the Chinese Empire and hardly ever found in such fine mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China to celebrate the 60\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/qrcode_www.paulfrasercollectibles.com_56_160x160.png?v=1674475837\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32761579045002,"sku":"JP5210","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/B4D44136-D842-4151-B9FB-E0CBA7EE3438_1_105_c.jpg?v=1583840414"},{"product_id":"china-1897-jan-small-figure-surch-on-dowager-first-printing-sg37-46","title":"China 1897 (Jan) small figure surcharges on Dowager first printing, SG37\/46","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) small figure surcharges on Dowager Empress first printing, set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, SG37\/46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used set despite some light toning, 10c on 8c with defect at left, each used by part to large part Customs circular datestamp, dollar chop or Pa Kua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,600.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32936023359626,"sku":"JP5181","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/5FC9CD30-8DFB-46D3-AA96-F5E8F5297723_1_201_a.jpg?v=1584530956"},{"product_id":"china-1878-5ca-orange-sg3","title":"China 1878 5ca Orange, SG3","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 5ca Orange 'Candarins', thin paper 2½mm spacing, SG3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with small part original gum. A pleasing example of the first postage stamp issue from the Chinese Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Empire Large Dragon stamps are one of the most attractive stamp issues of all time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you soak up the intricate detail of this piece of artwork created with precise accuracy on a minute piece of paper, you can’t help admire the skill involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dragon is an important symbol of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e culture. It is considered a symbol of power, strength and good luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding fine quality mint examples of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s first postage stamps is challenging. 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