rare1900-1945

Republic of China London Print Coiled Dragon Surcharged Stamp

Name: Republic of China London Print Coiled Dragon Surcharged Stamp
Brand: Republic of China

Republic of China · 1912 · 1 Jiao 6 Fen

A 1 Jiao 6 Fen stamp featuring a coiled dragon design, originally from the Qing Dynasty, overprinted with '中華民國' (Republic of China) in Song-style characters.

This stamp represents the transition from Imperial China to the Republic of China, as existing Qing Dynasty stamps were overprinted to reflect the new government after the 1911 revolution.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

dragon overprint republic history transitional

Catalog Numbers

sg207

scott177

michel177

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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