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163 A small selection of the Large Dragon 3 cands x 12, all tied by 'CUSTOMS/NEWCHWANG' cds, and each cancelled with different months, from January to December. Very nice collection rarely offered this way. Viewing recommended. Photo HK$ 80,000 - 100,000

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164 1885 Large Dragon thick perf, rough perf. 3 cands vermilion, top and bottom perforations trimmed. Used. Chan 11. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 165 1886 Large Dragon thick paper rough perf. 5 cands chrome yellow, tied by full strike double ring 'AMOY CUSTOMS/MAIL/ MATTER' cancel in red oval, with pen mark on reverse. Chan 12. Photo HK$ 3,500 - 4,000 166 "1885 Large Dragon thick paper rough perf. 5 cands chrome yellow, tied by small double ring 'SHANG-HAI/12.11.84' and part of 'PEKING' seal chop in blue, this cancellation is prior to official issue date in 1885. Rare. Chan 12. Photo HK$ 15,000 - 18,000 167 1883 Large Dragon thick paper, 3 cands brown red, tied by part of seal chop and small part of the French cancel in red, fine. Chan 8. Photo HK$ 3,200 - 3,600 168 1878 Large Dragon thin paper, 3 cands brown red, mint and full original gum, with a light tone mark on reverse, fine. Chan 2. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 3,500 169 A small selection of Large Dragons x 4 from different printings, including 1 cand thick paper and rough perf, both used, 3 cands rough perf, mint and 3 cands thin paper, used. Photo HK$ 7,000 - 8,000

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