The John Larson Collection of Worldwide Postage Dues; U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 18-19, 2007

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #96
CHINA Postage Dues
1904 1/2c-10c complete set of six, handstamped "Specimen" in black, fine-v.f.
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Catalog #J1-6S
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #97
CHINA Postage Dues
1904 1c imperf. at bottom, 2c imperf. at top, unused varieties, the former without gum, little toning as often, fine
(*)*
Catalog #J2,3var
Price Realized
$270.00

Lot #98
CHINA Postage Dues
1904 1/2c, 2c-30c blue, seven different, overprinted "Specimen" in black, occasional flaws, mostly fine-v.f.
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Catalog #J7,9-14S
Unsold
Lot #99
CHINA Postage Dues
1904 1/2c blue, horizontal pair, imperf. between, gum a bit dried, v.f., rare (Chan 7a)
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Catalog #J7a
Catalog Value 860
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #100
CHINA Postage Dues
1904 1c blue, variety imperf. at right, l.h., v.f. (Chan D8a)
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Catalog #J8var
Catalog Value 500
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #101
CHINA Postage Dues
1911 Provisional Neutrality, Second London Print, unissued 1/2c, 4c, 5c and 20c brown, the complete set of four, unused, first and last regummed (each with 2002 China Stamp Society Expert. Cert.), 4c never hinged, 5c part original gum, hinge remnants, fresh and fine-v.f., exceptionally rare set
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Catalog #Chan DU1-4
Price Realized
$26,000.00

Lot #102
CHINA Postage Dues
1911 Provisional Neutrality, Second London Print, unissued 5c brown, used, poor perforations, rare (SG D171)
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Catalog #Chan DU3
Unsold
Lot #103
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints in red, 1/2c, 4c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 30c blue, unused with original gum, h.r., some minor gum thins (4c, 10c, 20c), otherwise fine-v.f., few signed Livingstone, with 1989 Holcombe cert. A rare set (Chan D17-22)
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Catalog #J19-24
Catalog Value 6600
Price Realized
$6,500.00

Lot #104
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints in red, 1/2c, 4c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 30c blue, used, various postmarks, fine-v.f., last one signed Livingston. A rare set (Chan D17-22)
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Catalog #J19-24
Catalog Value 8100
Unsold
Lot #105
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints in red, 1/2c blue, unused (regummed), fine (Chan D17)
(*)
Catalog #J19
Catalog Value 450
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #106
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints in red, 4c blue, unused (regummed), fine (Chan D18)
(*)
Catalog #J20
Catalog Value 600
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #107
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Provisional Neutrality Overprints in red, 5c blue, h.r., v.f., with BPA cert. (Chan D19)
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Catalog #J21
Catalog Value 650
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #108
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Republic of China, 1c brown, red overprint inverted, usual dried gum, v.f. (Chan D24a)
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Catalog #J26b
Catalog Value 350
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #109
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Republic of China, 1c brown, red overprint inverted, unused (regummed), fine (Chan D24a)
(*)
Catalog #J26b
Catalog Value 350
Unsold
Lot #110
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 4c blue, 10c blue, each overprinted in black instead of red, probably essays, fine and rare
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Catalog #J28,31var
Unsold
Lot #111
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 5c blue, overprinted in red, lower right sheet corner margin block of four, with red plate number, n.h., usual slightly dried gum, v.f.
Box **
Catalog #J29
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #112
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Republic of China, 5c brown, red overprint inverted, usual dried gum, v.f., signed Livingston (Chan D28a)
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Catalog #J30a
Catalog Value 200
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #113
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Republic of China, 5c brown, red overprint inverted, used, fine, signed Livingston (Chan D28a)
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Catalog #J30a
Catalog Value 220
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #114
CHINA Postage Dues
1912 Republic of China, 1c brown, black overprint inverted, v.f., signed Livingston (Chan D28a)
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Catalog #J36a
Catalog Value 200
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #115
CHINA Postage Dues
1913 1/2c-30c blue, complete set of eight, panes of 25, n.h., some with dried gum, or interleaving adhesions, mostly fine-v.f.,
Box **
Catalog #J43-50
Catalog Value 1230
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #116
CHINA Postage Dues
1913 1/2c-30c blue, complete set of eight, each overprinted "Specimen" in red, fine-v.f.
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Catalog #J43-50S
Unsold
Lot #117
CHINA Postage Dues
1915 1/2c-30c blue, die proofs on india paper, complete set, each trimmed down as always, all with full, clear margins all around, 4c and 5c with partial "Specimen" handstamp in violet, fresh and sound set, without the usual thins or stains usually found on india proofs
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Catalog #J51-58P
Price Realized
$2,700.00

Lot #118
CHINA Postage Dues
1915 1/2c-30c blue, complete set of eight, handstamped "Specimen" in black, fine-v.f.
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Catalog #J51-58S
Unsold
Lot #119
CHINA Postage Dues
1932 1/2c-30c orange, complete set of eight, each stamp overprinted with Chinese characters in black, fine-v.f.
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Catalog #J59-66S
Unsold
Lot #120
CHINA Postage Dues
1940 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $2 orange, imperforate horizontal pairs, five different, unused or with dried original gum, some creases,, mostly v.f., rare
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Catalog #J73/85var
Unsold
Lot #121
CHINA Postage Dues
1940 20c and $2 orange, imperforate blocks of four, cancelled Canton, v.f.
Box
Catalog #J75,79var
Unsold
Lot #122
CHINA Postage Dues
1944 $2 gray black, imperforate proof on india paper, cut into design at right, also issued stamp, double impression, plus vertical pair, bottom stamp imperf. at bottom
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Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #123
CHINA Postage Dues
1947 $400, $800 blue, imperforate proofs on thin paper, card mounted and tied by invalidating crayon markings, v.f.
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Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #124
CHINA Postage Dues
1948 $8 gray violet, $15 and $80 purple, imperforate and gummed proof sheetlets, three different, n.h., v.f.
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Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #125
CHINA Postage Dues
1948 $20-$1,000 purple, surcharge omitted, the complete set of eight, many with sheet margin, stamps never hinged (except $500 just touched by a light hinge mark, also small gum skip), fresh and v.f. set, unissued without surcharge (listed but unpriced in Chan)
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Catalog #Chan D108a-115a
Price Realized
$6,500.00

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