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Modern mail service in China is usually said to have begun on May 1, 1878, when the consular mail service of the Imperial Marine Customs Post was opened to the general public. The Post issued China's first postage stamps, a series of three values nicknamed the Large Dragons. The stamps were denominated in candarins and issued in values of 1, 3, and 5.
Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
1 candarin | Green | $110.00 | $350.00 | $230.00 | $385.00 |
3 candarin | Brown Red | $100.00 | $225.00 | $390.00 | $650.00 |
5 candarin | Orange | $100.00 | $290.00 | $500.00 | $830.00 |
Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
1 candarin | Green | $160.00 | $250.00 | $325.00 | $400.00 |
3 candarin | Brown Red | $90.00 | $150.00 | $600.00 | $800.00 |
5 candarin | Yellow Ochre | $800.00 | ... | $11,000.00 | ... |
Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
1 candarin | Bright Green | $125.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 | $325.00 |
3 candarin | Brown Red | $135.00 | $225.00 | $425.00 | $600.00 |
5 candarin | Chrome Yellow | $150.00 | $250.00 | $480.00 | $800.00 |
Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
1 candarin | Light Green | $15.00 | $25.00 | $51.00 | $85.00 |
3 candarin | Mauve | $24.00 | $40.00 | $90.00 | $150.00 |
5 candarin | Olive Yellow | $36.00 | $60.00 | $90.00 | $150.00 |
5 candarin | Bistre | $36.00 | $60.00 | $90.00 | $150.00 |
Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
1 candarin | Green | $24.00 | $40.00 | $30.00 | $50.00 |
3 candarin | Mauve | $24.00 | $40.00 | $60.00 | $100.00 |
5 candarin | Olive Yellow | $36.00 | $60.00 | $96.00 | $160.00 |
These prices for Chinese stamps are provided as a service to Hobbizine readers. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in philatelic publications, and public auction results. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The value of an individual stamp is dependent on its centering and condition. Four prices are listed here for each stamp:
It is hoped that this range of prices will meet the needs of most collectors. However, a particularly nice example might sell for more than the amounts listed, while a particularly poor copy might be worth less.
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