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China 1882 3ca brown-red 'Large Dragons', thin paper paper, 4½mm spacing, SG5.

A fine used example despite trivial corner crease, used by bold, large part Peking seal in blue.

The Chinese Empire Large Dragon stamps are one of the most attractive stamp issues of all time. When you soak up the intricate detail of this piece of artwork created with precise accuracy on a minute piece of paper, you can’t help admire the skill involved.

The dragon is an important symbol of Chinese culture. It is considered a symbol of power, strength and good luck.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £325.

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China 1882 3ca brown-red "Candarins", thin paper, 4½mm spacing, SG5.

A fine used example by almost complete 'CUSTOMS CHEFOO' circular date stamp for "Sep 22 83".

A fresh and attractive example of the first stamps issues of the Chinese Empire.

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China 1878 3ca brown-red 'Candarins', thin paper, 2.5mm spacing, SG2.

A very fine used example cancelled by superb Ichang seal. A couple of shortish perforations mentioned for accuracy, which are inconsequential as a very scarce cancel.

A spectacular example of this rare cancellation on the first postage stamps issued by the Chinese Empire.