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China Junk Issue, 1st Peking Print, Hankow Postmark

Name: China Junk Issue, 1st Peking Print, Hankow Postmark
Brand: China

China · 1913 · 1/2c

This stamp is part of the iconic "Junk" series, the first definitive issue of the Republic of China. The central design features a traditional Chinese junk sailing on the water, framed by an ornate border with the denomination. This particular stamp is the 1/2 cent value from the first printing in Peking (Beijing).

Issued in 1913, this series replaced the imperial dragon designs following the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. The stamps were printed by the Chinese Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Peking.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

ships boats transportation junk

Catalog Numbers

sg252

scott199

michel136

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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