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uncommonpre-1900
Historic Chinese Qing Dynasty Stamp Issues
China · 1878 ·
These historic stamps represent the early postal history of China during the Qing Dynasty. They are among the first official postage stamps issued by the imperial government, often featuring iconic designs such as dragons or imperial symbols.
The issuance of these stamps marked the establishment of a modern national postal service in China, replacing traditional courier systems and foreign post offices operating within the country.
Printing Method
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$500Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$300Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$150Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$75Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$30Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
