{"title":"Qing Dynasty stamps of China","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eQing Dynasty postage stamps—from the inaugural 1878 Large Dragons to the distinguished 1897 Red Revenue surcharges—trace the evolution of Chinese early postage. This collection highlights Coiling Dragon issues denominated in candareens and Red Revenue variants with Chinese numeral overprints. Each entry offers issue type, date, design, and postal context, enriching appreciation for this philatelic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"china-1897-1-on-3c-deep-red-sg91","title":"China 1897 $1 on 3c deep red SG91","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) $1 on 3c deep red, 'large' surcharge type 20, unused with traces of original gum. A good collectable example of this scarce and popular stamp, (SG catalogue price: £8,500) Mint. SG 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142696519,"sku":"JC50","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC50_892ce02d-f0d0-4a56-9a99-e086d0493893.jpg?v=1505140608"},{"product_id":"china-1897-60th-birthday-of-dowager-empress-sg16-24","title":"China 1897 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress SG21\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress, \"Mollendorf\" special printing on thick unwatermarked paper, set of 9 to 24ca deep rose-red. Typical light streaky gum toning, with large part original gum. (SG catalogue price: £12,000) Mint. SG\u003cspan\u003e21\/4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142696647,"sku":"JC52","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/China2a.jpg?v=1509552968"},{"product_id":"china-1912-commemorating-the-republic-yuan-shi-kai-set-of-12-to-5-slate-sg254-65","title":"China 1912 \"Commemorating the Republic\" Yuan Shi-kai set of 12 to $5 slate SG254\/65","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1912 (14 Dec) \"Commemorating the Republic\" Yuan Shi-kai set of 12 to $5 slate, large part original gum. Mint. SG 254\/65 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142699399,"sku":"JC54","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Further-China1912.stamp.jpg?v=1509552038"},{"product_id":"china-1878-5ca-yellow-on-thin-paper-sg3a","title":"China 1878 5ca yellow on thin paper SG3a","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 5ca yellow on thin paper, 2½mm spacing, tiny mark on face, odd shortish or lightly toned perforation, part original gum. A good collectable example of this popular stamp, (SG catalogue price: £2,300). Mint. SG 3a\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142699527,"sku":"JC56","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC56_f1d3f23b-9602-4a27-a796-c4f26e83a3a7.jpg?v=1505140611"},{"product_id":"china-1912-mar-set-of-15-to-5-myrtle-and-salmon","title":"China 1912 (Mar) set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon with Shanghai republican overprint","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1912 (Mar) set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon with Shanghai republican overprint. Some of the stamps, including the $5 are rather heavily hinged, although fresh part to large part original gum. SG catalogue price: £2,500, SG192\/206. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery. 28-day returns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20286103912507,"sku":"JC495","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_88eab612-636e-4a2e-ba6d-e43adf11afc2.jpg?v=1549989980"},{"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":"china-1885","title":"China 1885 'CANDARINS', SG10\/12","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\":\"1885 rough perf 12 1\/2 set of 3 to 5ca olive-yellow, odd trivial tone, excellent colours, large 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 1885 'CANDARINS' rough perforations 12 1\/2 set of 3 to 5ca olive-yellow, SG10\/12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1885 rough perf 12 1\/2 set of 3 to 5ca olive-yellow, odd trivial tone, excellent colours, large 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}'\u003eDespite odd trivial tone, excellent colours and large part original gum, in a high quality condition rarely seen for this stamp issue with iconic 'Dragon' design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1885 rough perf 12 1\/2 set of 3 to 5ca olive-yellow, odd trivial tone, excellent colours, large 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 'CANDARINS' are the equivalent to the penny black in China with some collectors focussing entirely on building a collection solely dedicated to this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1885 rough perf 12 1\/2 set of 3 to 5ca olive-yellow, odd trivial tone, excellent colours, large 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 SG catalogue price for this set of three is £785, representing a discount of 24%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142936420411,"sku":"JC768","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_2b_ff75f4a1-cdaf-4acc-aa48-712c8bdb5029.jpeg?v=1561118914"},{"product_id":"china-1897-small-figure-surchs-on-small-dragons","title":"China 1897 small figure surcharges on 'small dragons', SG34\/36","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=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 small figure surchs on 'small dragons', set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, large part o.g\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1897 small figure surcharges on 'small dragons', set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG34\/36.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 small figure surchs on 'small dragons', set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, large part o.g\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eMint set of 3 in fine quality, with large part original gum.\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21142940844091,"sku":"JC769","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_2c.jpeg?v=1561119310"},{"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":"china-sg78d-1987-may-large-figure-surch-spaced-1-1-2mm","title":"China 1897 (May) Dowager Empress third printing SG78d","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 (May) large figure surch, 'spaced 1 1\/2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1\/2c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only 1\/2mm, fine used by a part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1897 (May) large figure surcharge, 'spaced 1 1\/2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1\/2c on 3ca dull yellow, variety surcharge spaced only 1\/2mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 (May) large figure surch, 'spaced 1 1\/2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1\/2c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only 1\/2mm, fine used by a part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eFine used by a part dollar chop in blue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stamp is a very rare variety of this popular stamp issue, with \u003cstrong\u003eless than twenty examples\u003c\/strong\u003e being recorded. SG78d. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 (May) large figure surch, 'spaced 1 1\/2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1\/2c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only 1\/2mm, fine used by a part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded.\u0026quot;}\" 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 item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/bc6af2aebee6\/8-big-reasons-china-still-looks-a-hot-investment-bet\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 (May) large figure surch, 'spaced 1 1\/2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1\/2c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only 1\/2mm, fine used by a part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded.\u0026quot;}\" 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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21164290277435,"sku":"JC826","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/unnamed-4_bf5200d9-ce18-4d8e-8b28-05eddf886207.png?v=1561624313"},{"product_id":"china-sg57a-unused-1897-mar-large-figure-surcharge","title":"China 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, SG57a","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 21\/2mm on Dowager Empress (2nd printing) 1\/2c on 3ca yellow, upper marginal vert pair, error imperf horiz, upper stamp thin patch which has caused a couple of tiny punctures, large part o.g. (cat £4250) a good representitive example of this scarce error.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 21\/2mm on Dowager Empress (2nd printing) 1\/2c on 3ca yellow, upper marginal vertical pair, error imperforate horizontal, \u003c\/span\u003eUnused  SG57a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 21\/2mm on Dowager Empress (2nd printing) 1\/2c on 3ca yellow, upper marginal vert pair, error imperf horiz, upper stamp thin patch which has caused a couple of tiny punctures, large part o.g. (cat £4250) a good representitive example of this scarce error.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThe upper stamp has a thin patch which has caused a couple of tiny punctures, but with large part original gum. A very difficult error to find in good condition and this is a good representative example of this scarce error. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge, spaced 21\/2mm on Dowager Empress (2nd printing) 1\/2c on 3ca yellow, upper marginal vert pair, error imperf horiz, upper stamp thin patch which has caused a couple of tiny punctures, large part o.g. (cat £4250) a good representitive example of this scarce error.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue price is £4,250.\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21164516180027,"sku":"JC834","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/unnamed-5_9b2d0071-ce6b-4959-b8b7-4072dcddd3f9.png?v=1561630488"},{"product_id":"china-sg90-unused-1897-jan-4c-on-3c-deep-red-large-surch-as-type-10-fresh-large-part-o-g","title":"China 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, SG90","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=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, 'large' surch as type 10, fresh large part o.g.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) 'Red Revenue' 4c on 3c deep red, 'large' surcharge as type 10, SG90.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh well centred example with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Revenue stamps are Qing Dynasty revenue stamps which were overprinted (surcharged) so as to be used as postage stamps in 1897. Their limited number, fine design and intaglio printing process make these stamps some of the most sought after in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21164549472315,"sku":"JC836","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/unnamed-5_34ff7540-8eb9-41a0-976f-7eafd6e113a7.png?v=1561631935"},{"product_id":"china-1897-mar-large-figure-on-dowager-empress-spaced-2-5mm-set-of-9-to-30c-on-24ca-deep-rose-red-large-part-original-gum-sg57-65","title":"China 1897 (Mar) Large figure on Dowager Empress SG57\/65","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 on Dowager Empress, spaced 2.5mm, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose-red, large part original gum. SG57\/65\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1897 (Mar) Large figure on Dowager Empress, spaced 2.5mm, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose-red, SG57\/65.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (Mar) Large figure on Dowager Empress, spaced 2.5mm, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose-red, large part original gum. SG57\/65\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA fine mint set with large part original gum.\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21188876632123,"sku":"JC909","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/unnamed_26229518-8ce7-4ab0-957b-ca9b9bda2b01.png?v=1562320590"},{"product_id":"china-1912-commemorating-the-revolution-sun-yat-sen-set-of-12-to-5-slate-sg242-53","title":"China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate SG242\/53","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, Dr. Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, SG242\/53.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mint set of fresh appearance with some gum toning or other small imperfections, all to be expected for this issue. The stamps all benefit from being unused with part to large part original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Yat-sen (12 November 1866 - 12 March 1925) was a Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of China. He is referred to as the \"Father of the Nation\". These commemorative stamps honour his instrumental role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution of 1911. The revolution led to the removal of China's last imperial dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine set of important commemorative Chinese stamps at a very keen price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price for this set is £3,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21269925724219,"sku":"JC913","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_1bb.jpeg?v=1564570526"},{"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-1912-mid-london-republic-overprint-sg218-32","title":"China 1912 (mid) London Republic overprint. SG218\/32","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 1912 (mid) London Republic overprint, set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon, od trivial perf tone, large part original gum. SG218\/32\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1912 (mid) London Republic overprint, set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon, SG218\/32.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1912 (mid) London Republic overprint, set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon, od trivial perf tone, large part original gum. SG218\/32\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVery fine quality other than odd trivial perforation tone and with large part original gum.\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21318486425659,"sku":"JP5137","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_346.jpeg?v=1565868950"},{"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-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-1883-1ca-green-and-3ca-pale-red-sg7-8b","title":"China 1883 1ca green and 3ca pale red SG7,8a","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 1883 1ca green and 3ca pale red, thicker paper, 2½mm spacing, rough per, fresh unused without gum. SG7,8b\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eChina 1883 1ca green and 3ca pale red, thicker paper, 2½mm spacing, rough perforations, SG7,8a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1883 1ca green and 3ca pale red, thicker paper, 2½mm spacing, rough per, fresh unused without gum. SG7,8b\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eLovely fresh examples, unused without gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1883 1ca green and 3ca pale red, thicker paper, 2½mm spacing, rough per, fresh unused without gum. SG7,8b\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eThe SG catalogue price is £2,250.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21402036240443,"sku":"JC1029","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_42c.jpg?v=1568372025"},{"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-large-figure-surch-sg66-68","title":"China 1897 Large figure surch, SG66\/68","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 Large figure surcharge, 1½mm spacing on 'Small Dragons' set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow tied to small piece by part Shanghai 'dollar chops', SG66\/68.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stamps are rarely seen used and, despite some typical toning, this piece is a very fine early Chinese Empire rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31189181923466,"sku":"JP5118","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC1067..jpg?v=1573126523"},{"product_id":"china-1912-shanghai-statistical-department-republican-sg204","title":"China 1912 Shanghai Statistical Department Republican SG204","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina 1912 Shanghai Statistical Department Republican opt $1 red and flesh, block of four, odd shortish perforation but centering well above average and fresh unmounted original gum, rare so fine. SG204\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31189183922314,"sku":"JC1068","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_5f6.jpg?v=1573637194"},{"product_id":"china-1897-may-large-figure-surch-sg78d","title":"China 1897 (May) large figure surch SG78d","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\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"China 1897 (May) large figure surch, spaced on 1½mm, on Dowager Empress third printing, ½c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only on ½mm, fine used by part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded. SG78d\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eChina 1897 (May) large figure surch, spaced on 1½mm, on Dowager Empress third printing, ½c on 3ca dull yellow, var surch spaced only on ½mm, fine used by part dollar chop in blue, very rare with less than twenty examples being recorded. SG78d\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31301897060490,"sku":"JC1171","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/F9E7DB83-93D2-4DFC-9A67-AFCB3D5B0A59_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1575369533"},{"product_id":"china-1878-3ca-brown-red-sg2","title":"China 1878 3ca brown-red SG2","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 The First Issue \"Large Dragons\" 3ca brown-red, 2½mm spacing on thin paper, horizontal pair from setting 1, \u003cspan\u003eclichés\u003c\/span\u003e 11-12.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine used by light CUSTOMS\/NINGPO circular datestamp in blue, cliché 12 showing constant variety 'break in dragons' lower-right claw', left stamp minor imperfections (mentioned for accuracy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1878 a postal service was first established between the various Treaty Ports by the Customs and a set of 3 stamps was printed for the collection of mail taxes. The first issue was composed of three values, 1,3 and 5 candareens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first printing of December 1878 was on thin hard paper in sheets of 25 stamps. A wonderful multiple of the first stamp printings from the Chinese Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce multiple. SG2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31878688637066,"sku":"JC1398","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC1398.jpg?v=1579643077"},{"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-empress-issue-sg37-36","title":"China 1897 (Jan) Small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress Issue. 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The 10c on 9ca has some perforation tones and is rather heavily hinged, yet overall quality of this difficult set is still better than average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £4,500.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32801256145034,"sku":"JC1472","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/02E039B9-22EF-462F-B721-D7A73FAE3B25_1_201_a.jpg?v=1584008894"},{"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-1897-60th-birthday-of-the-dowager-empress-sg31","title":"China 1897 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress SG31","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, from unissued second printing, 9ca yellow-green, SG31.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell centred and very fresh example with traces of original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sought after Chinese Empire stamp, very rarely seen. This printing was made for surcharging in the new currency, and genuinely used examples are unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG catalogue price is £7,500.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32937108603018,"sku":"TB6","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/36CA65B5-17C5-42E1-AAEB-A196EB4D5B5E_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1584535492"},{"product_id":"china-1897-large-surch-1-on-3c-deep-red-fresh-part-original-gum-sg91","title":"China 1897 Large surcharge $1 on 3c deep red, fresh part original gum. 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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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles\/easy-way-377830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to discover more about this item\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG catalogue price is £6,000.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32937180725386,"sku":"JC1492","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/36CA65B5-17C5-42E1-AAEB-A196EB4D5B5E_4_5005_c_620d8a8e-9f5c-454c-92d1-3dfb9ba26b5f.jpg?v=1584535736"},{"product_id":"hk-brit-po-in-china-1862-cancel-sgz3","title":"Hong Kong British Post Offices in China 1862 12c pale greenish blue CANCEL, SGZ3","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong British Post Offices in China 1862 Hong Kong 12c pale greenish blue, no watermark, with complete strike of 'AMOY PAID' circular date stamp in red, dated 'AP 26 65(?)', lightly overstruck by 'B62' in blue, SGZ3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive used example. Some short perforations and a minor thin spot, but still a fine quality used example of this scarce usage. but an attractive example of this scarce usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmoy was one of five original Treaty Ports opened to British trade by the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. A consular postal agency was established in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £225.\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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37013683241120,"sku":"JC2140","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15607321-1copy.png?v=1608629632"},{"product_id":"hk-brit-po-in-china-1912-cancel-sgz310","title":"Hong Kong British Post Offices in China 1912-15 $5 green and red\/green CANCEL, SGZ310","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong British Post Offices in China 1912-15 $5 green and red\/green (white back), neatly cancelled by part 'CHEFOO' circular date stamp, SGZ310.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and commercially used example. Trace of soiling, but still fine for this very scarce usage and much better condition than normally seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChefoo was opened to commercial trade in 1860. Although a consulate was established in 1863 no organised postal agency was provided until 1 January 1903 when one was opened on the premises of Curtis Brothers, a commercial firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37013683634336,"sku":"JC2141","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15612426-1copy.png?v=1608629902"},{"product_id":"hk-brit-po-in-china-1862-cancel-sgz5","title":"Hong Kong British Post Offices in China 1862 24c green CANCEL, SGZ5","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong British Post Offices in China 1862 24c green, no watermark, with nearly complete strike of 'AMOY PAID' circular date stamp in red, dated 'MY ? 65', lightly overstruck by 'B62' in blue, SGZ5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example. Some trimmed perforations and a trivial corner crease, still a good example of this very scarce usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmoy was one of five original Treaty Ports opened to British trade by the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. A consular postal agency was established in 1844.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £275.\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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37013683667104,"sku":"JC2142","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15607323-1copy.png?v=1608630453"},{"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. Few examples you will find are as fresh as this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stamp comes from the first stamp issue of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Empire in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e1878\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and holds the same collecting importance in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the penny black in Great Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £1,500.\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":37817912950944,"sku":"JP5228","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/CB1.png?v=1611224425"},{"product_id":"china-1883-3ca-pale-red-sg8a","title":"China 1883 3ca pale red, SG8a","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1883 3ca pale red 'Candarins, thicker paper 2½mm, spacing SG8a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example other than a few short perforations at top, used by large part Customs Newchwang circular date stamp without year date.\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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37818294173856,"sku":"JP5232","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/CB2.png?v=1611223937"},{"product_id":"china-1897-may-large-figure-surch-sg66-68","title":"China 1897 large figure surcharges on 'Small Dragons', SG66\/68","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (May) large figure surcharges spaced 1½mm on 'Small Dragons', set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG66\/68.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality mint set with virtually full original gum and only light even gum toning as usually seen. A very pleasing set which is most difficult to assemble in such fine form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £3,500.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37864918745248,"sku":"JP5870","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/img20230523_11243066.jpg?v=1684837647"},{"product_id":"china-1879-jan-1-on-3c-deep-red-sg91","title":"China 1897 large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, SG91","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) \"Red Revenue\" large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, 'Large' surcharge type 20, SG91.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and popular Chinese Empire stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37864933327008,"sku":"JP5871","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/LL3.png?v=1611668790"},{"product_id":"china-shanghai-roc-set-of-15-to-5-unused-sg192-206","title":"China 1912 Shanghai Republican overprint set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon, SG192\/206","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1912 (Mar) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShanghai Commercial Press Republican overprint\u003c\/span\u003e, set of 15 to $5 myrtle and salmon, SG192\/206.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and very fresh mint set with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverprinted at the Statistical Department of Customs, Shanghai with \"Republic of China\".\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":38053701353632,"sku":"JP5268","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/DW1.jpg?v=1613476290"},{"product_id":"china-1897-large-surcharge-1-on-3c-deep-red-sg91","title":"China 1897 Large surcharge $1 on 3c deep red, SG91","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChina 1897 \"Red Revenue\" large surcharge $1 on 3c deep red, SG91.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh quality mint example with part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and popular stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles\/easy-way-377830\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to discover more about this item\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG catalogue price is £6,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSPECIALIST\u003c\/span\u003e'S\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39900077686944,"sku":"JC3237","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/36CA65B5-17C5-42E1-AAEB-A196EB4D5B5E_4_5005_c_620d8a8e-9f5c-454c-92d1-3dfb9ba26b5f_2.jpg?v=1620308976"},{"product_id":"china-1878-thin-paper-used-sg3","title":"China 1878 5ca orange, thin paper, SG3","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 5ca orange thin paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing, SG3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example by part negative seal. A few missing perforations at upper right, but still an attractive used example of the \"Candarins\" first stamp issue from the Chinese Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogue value is £550.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40042385539232,"sku":"JP5275","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/CLM5.jpg?v=1622152036"},{"product_id":"china-shanghai-amoy-local-post-1896-june-sgd29","title":"China 1896 (Shanghai) 1c vermilion Amoy Local Post postage due, SGD29","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1896 (June) (Shanghai) 1c vermilion \"Herons in a Marsh\" Amoy Local Post postage due, type D6 overprint from the rare 4th setting, SGD29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint, well centred example with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40042417356960,"sku":"JP5276","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/CLM6.jpg?v=1622152230"},{"product_id":"china-1878-3ca-vermillion-unused-sg-2a","title":"China 1878 3ca vermillion, SG2a","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 3ca vermillion, printed on thin paper with 2.5mm spacing, SG2a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete unmounted mint sheet of 25 with full margins and original gum and just the merest hint of toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and spectacular multiple of this rare colour variety of the \"Candarins\" first stamp issue from the Chinese Empire and almost unheard of in unmounted mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40213654012064,"sku":"LL4000","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/LL1.jpg?v=1624012268"},{"product_id":"china-1883-3ca-brown-red-sg8","title":"China 1883 3ca brown-red 'Candarins', SG8","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1883 3ca brown-red 'Candarins', \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.5mm spacing on thicker paper, clean-cut perforations 12\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e½,\u003c\/span\u003e SG8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example by part seal in blue.\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":40266742202528,"sku":"JP5357","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/ML1.jpg?v=1626361321"},{"product_id":"china-1878-1ca-deep-green-sg1b","title":"China 1878 1ca deep green, SG1b","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina 1878 1ca deep green, \"Candarins\" thin paper, 2½mm spacing, SG1b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine used example of the first stamp issue of the Chinese Empire with \"CUSTOMS\/CHINKIANG\" circular date stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG catalogue value: £850.\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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40266769531040,"sku":"JP5349","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/AV3.jpg?v=1626347395"},{"product_id":"china-1912-commemorating-the-revolution-sg242-53","title":"China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution, SG242\/53","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eA fine quality mint set other than a few gum bends which are fairly inconsequential and very fresh with large part original gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important commemorative sets of stamps from China marking the formation of the Republic of China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eYat\u003c\/span\u003e-sen (12 November 1866 - 12 March 1925) was a Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of China. 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The revolution led to the removal of China's last imperial dynasty and established the Republic of China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG catalogue value: £2,750\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 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40266810720416,"sku":"JP5348","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/AV2.jpg?v=1626347374"},{"product_id":"china-shanghai-amoy-local-post-sgd14","title":"China 1895-96 (Shanghai) Amoy Local Post 2c blue Postage Due, SGD14","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1895-96 (Shanghai) Amoy Local Post Postage Due \"Herons in a Marsh\" overprint in black, 2c blue (stone I), SGD14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with large part original gum. Scarce, particularly in such fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG catalogue value: £1,500.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40266894606496,"sku":"JP5353","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/AV8.jpg?v=1626347522"},{"product_id":"china-shanghai-1893-postage-dues-sgd14pf1","title":"CHINA 1893 (Shanghai) Postage Due Essay, SGD14PF1","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHINA 1893 (Shanghai) Postage Due, SGD14PF1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated essay in black of frame only, on gummed paper with 'Kung Pu' watermark sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine quality essay. 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