Lot 2826 o
China, 1897, 30¢ on 24ca pale rose. Two strikes of Swatow Dollar Dater cancel, bold color, Fine; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott No. 72 $2,600.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2827
China, 1897, 1¢ on 1ca green. O.g., excellent color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 75 $375.
Realized: $350
Lot 2828
China, 1897, 5¢ on 5ca olive yellow. O.g., attractive example, Very Fine.Scott No. 77 $200.
Realized: $230
Lot 2829
China, 1897, 1¢ Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. O.g., well centered, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 78 $325.
Realized: $300
Lot 2830 o
China, 1897, 2¢ Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. Beautifully centered, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 80 $250.
Realized: $250
Lot 2831 o
China, 1897, 4¢ Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. Unobtrusive blue cancel, F.-V.F.Scott No. 82 $400.
Realized: $350
Lot 2832 ()
China, 1897, $1 Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. Without gum, strong bold color, attractively centered, Very Fine; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott No. 84 $3,750.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 2833
China, 1897, $5 Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. Disturbed o.g., rich bright color, fresh and F.-V.F., a lovely example of this rare high value Red Revenue Surcharge Issue; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate.Scott No. 85 $25,000.
It is reported that only 5,000 examples of this denomination where ever produced by making alterations to the type set used for the large "1 Dollar" surcharges. Most of these issues where used on Imperial Post Office remittance certificates.
Realized: $32,500