China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), o.g., fresh with good colors, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Auction #21
By: Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd.
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Nov 05, 2016 Asia/Hong_Kong
Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #21
Saturday Nov 05, 2016 08:00 to Sunday Nov 06, 2016 15:00 Asia/Hong_Kong
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Saturday Nov 05, 2016 07:00 Asia/Hong_Kong
Kelleher and Rogers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daniel F. Kelleher auctions, America’s oldest philatelic auction firm, proudly announces their Spring-Summer 2016 sale to be conducted at the firm's Hong Kong offices located at 50 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, Hong Kong on November 5-6. The two day sale will feature over 1,100 lots.
Day one begins with a wonderful array of stamps and postal history from the Municipal Posts through the Imperial issues and continuing on through the Silver Yuan era into Provinces, Occupations and Foreign Mail. The Shanghai Large Dragons are a definite highlight, with a splendid array of rarities. China proper includes many collection lots along with excellent sections of Large and Small Dragons, Red Revenues and Dowager issues etc. Taiwan follows, and includes many of the sought after sets. Hong Kong and Japan are also well represented.
Day two will be solely dedicated to the issues of the People’s Republic of China, and will include over 500 lots, including Liberated Areas, unified issues and collections.
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Lot #61 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
Lot #62 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), o.g., fresh and nicely centered, a lovely and attractive set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #63 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), o.g., rich vibrant colors, a fresh, clean set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #64 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), o.g., brilliant, vibrant colors, a marvelous, select quality set, Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000.
Lot #65 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), 3c with full, clean o.g., 1c and 5c without gum, fresh with lovely colors, an attractive set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #66 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), expertly regummed, wonderfully fresh with brilliant colors, an attractive set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.
Lot #67 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), o.g., 3ﾢ and 5ﾢ regummed, nicely centered, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.
Lot #68 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), fresh sound set with good colors, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000.
Lot #69 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragons on thin paper, 1ca-5ca complete (Chan 1-3. Scott 1-3), 1ca and 5ca cancelled by Chinkiang customs daters, an attractive, clean used set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #70 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 3ca brown red (Chan 2. Scott 2), deep rich color, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #71 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1878, Large Dragon on thin paper, 5ca orange (Chan 3. Scott 3), deep, rich color, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600.
Lot #72 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), 3ca a top margin single, 1ca fresh o.g., 3ca and 5ca regummed, 5ca wonderfully fresh and well centered, a fresh and attractive set; 5ca with a couple of thin spots, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 20,000 - 26,000.
Lot #73 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragons (wide margins), 1ca-5ca complete, thin paper (Chan 4-6. Scott 4-6), including 2 examples of the 5ca high values, 1ca and 3ca sound, nice appearance; one 5ca with a tiny pinhole and the other with a closed tear and crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000.
Lot #74 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green and 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 4, 5. Scott 4, 5), 3ca a top margin example, an attractive, fresh pair, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,500 - 4,000.
Lot #75 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green and 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 4-5. Scott 4-5), 4 items comprised of a single 1ﾢ value, plus 3 lovely 3ﾢ values, fresh and attractive used group, Fine to Very Fine or better.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000.
Lot #76 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), showing right side of stamp heavily inked and the left side relatively normal, o.g., a gorgeous, fresh example, vibrant colors, striking, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #77 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), full clean o.g., a wonderful, uncommonly fresh, bright pretty stamp, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,800 - 3,200.
Lot #78 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 1ca green, thin paper (Chan 4. Scott 4), without gum, wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered with vibrant color, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,600.
Lot #79 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 3ca brown red, thin paper (Chan 5. Scott 5), full, clean o.g., fresh and beautifully centered, a select example of this difficult stamp, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000.
Lot #80 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1882, Large Dragon (wide margins), 5ca yellow ocher, thin paper (Chan 6. Scott 6), fresh and beautifully centered; few nibbled perfs, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #81 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12ﾽ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), fresh with bright vivid colors, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000.
Lot #82 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, clean-cut perf 12ﾽ (Chan 7-9. Scott 7-9 vars.), neat seal cancels, wonderfully fresh with brilliant colors, a lovely set, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 6,000.
Lot #83 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca bright green, clean-cut perf 12ﾽ (Chan 7. Scott 7b var.), full, clean o.g., exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered, a beauty! Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800.
Lot #84 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 1ca bright green, clean-cut perf 12ﾽ (Chan 7. Scott 7b var.), 2 mint examples, large part o.g., each fresh with good color, Fine to Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #85 - 03 - Chinese Empire 1878-1883 large dragons
China, 1883, Large Dragon on thick paper, 5ca chrome yellow, clean-cut perf 12ﾽ (Chan 9. Scott 9a var.), without gum, lovely, bright lemon shade, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800.
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