very rarepre-1900

1c Large Dragon

Name: 1c Large Dragon
Brand: China

China · 1878 · 1c

China's first postage stamp: the 1 candarin Large Dragon, issued in 1878.

The Large Dragon stamps were China's first postage stamps, issued by the Imperial Chinese Post. They feature a stylized dragon, symbolizing imperial power.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8,820

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5,292

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,940

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,470

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$588

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.