Qing 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.
China 1897 30c on 24ca rose-carmine small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress (last printing), SG46
Sale price£1,200
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China 1894 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress (1st printing) set of 9 to 24ca rose-carmine, SG16/24
Sale price£1,000
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China 1897 set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine, small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress, SG37/46
Sale price£3,150
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