Sale 112: Specialized Sale of Asia

Lot 4120 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca bright blue on toned wove paper, Printing 63, without gum as issued, huge margins and strong vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, a scarce color on this printing (normally printed on a dark blue shade).
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $210

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Lot 4121 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on toned wove paper, Printing 65, with bottom frame line doubled, without gum as issued, large even margins, deep intense color, light diagonal crease at top right, Extremely Fine appearance.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 4122 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 3ca red brown on toned wove paper, Printing 67, without gum as issued, large to huge margins, deep color, small corner crease at top left entirely in margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 4123 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 4ca yellow brown on toned wove paper, Printing 68, with both no period after "Candareens" and broken "N" in "Candareens" varieties, without gum as issued, large balanced margins, rich brilliant color and a clear crisp impression, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4CA LARGE DRAGON FROM THE SIXTY EIGHTH PRINTING.

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Lot 4124 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 4ca yellow on wove paper, Printing 68, no gum, clear to ample margins, rich color, F.-V.F., quite scarce.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Lot 4125 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREEN"), 1ca blue on mesh paper, Printing 69, without gum as issued, ample to large margins, bright and fresh with bold color and crisp impression, Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Lot 4126 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 2ca black on mesh paper, Printing 70, showing defective "N" of "Candareens", without gum as issued, large to huge margins, bold color and clear impression, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 4127 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 3ca reddish brown on mesh paper, Printing 71a, showing no period after "S" of "Candareens", without gum as issued, large to huge margins, strong color, small thins, Extremely Fine appearance.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 4128 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 4ca yellow on mesh paper, Printing 72, dot at right of Kung character, without gum as issued, huge margins and rich brilliant color, an Extremely Fine gem.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 4129 ()   

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 6ca olive green on mesh paper, Printing 73, showing almost closed "C" of Candareens, without gum as issued, full margins and deep color, repaired tear at top, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

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