1913 Junk - Reaping Rice and Gateway - Hall of Classics - London Printing - Perforated 14-15
In 1913 the Post Office of the newly established government of the Republic placed an order with Waterlow & Sons in London for a new set of definitive stamps. There were three basic designs for the new stamps: a junk (traditional Chinese ship) and railway train, representing Communications; a farmer reaping rice, representing Agriculture; and the Hall of Classics at Peking, representing Literature. These basic stamps designs would be in use until the 1930s. There were several reprints resulting in paper and design variations as well as surcharges and overprints.
The 1913 London printing was engraved and recess printed by Waterlow & Sons. There were 19 stamps in the series with values ranging from ½c to $10.00. The stamps were printed on white wove paper and the design measures 22mm x 26mm.
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| ½ cent | Black Brown | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.50 |
| 1 cent | Orange | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.50 |
| 2 cent | Yellow Green | $0.09 | $0.15 | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| 3 cent | Blue Green | $0.09 | $0.15 | $2.40 | $4.00 |
| 4 cent | Scarlet | $0.18 | $0.30 | $3.30 | $5.50 |
| 5 cent | Rose Lilac | $0.18 | $0.30 | $9.60 | $16.00 |
| 6 cent | Gray | $0.25 | $0.45 | $1.50 | $2.50 |
| 7 cent | Violet | $2.65 | $4.40 | $8.40 | $14.00 |
| 8 cent | Brown Orange | $0.65 | $1.10 | $24.00 | $28.00 |
| 10 cent | Dark Blue | $0.30 | $0.50 | $20.00 | $24.00 |
| 15 cent | Brown | $2.40 | $4.00 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
| 16 cent | Olive Green | $0.54 | $0.90 | $4.80 | $8.00 |
| 20 cent | Brown Red | $0.78 | $1.30 | $8.40 | $14.00 |
| 30 cent | Brown Violet | $0.54 | $0.90 | $9.60 | $16.00 |
| 50 cent | Green | $1.10 | $1.80 | $20.40 | $34.00 |
| $1 | Ochre & Black | $1.20 | $2.00 | $57.00 | $95.00 |
| $2 | Blue & Black | $6.00 | $10.00 | $72.00 | $120.00 |
| $5 | Scarlet & Black | $48.00 | $80.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| $10 | Yellow Green & Black | $600.00 | $650.00 | $700.00 | $750.00 |
1915 Junk - Reaping Rice and Gateway - Hall of Classics - First Peking Printing
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| ½ cent | Black Brown | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.35 |
| 1 cent | Orange | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.35 |
| 2 cent | Yellow Green | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.40 | $0.70 |
| 3 cent | Blue Green | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.60 | $1.00 |
| 4 cent | Scarlet | $0.09 | $0.15 | $5.40 | $9.00 |
| 5 cent | Rose Lilac | $0.09 | $0.15 | $2.25 | $3.75 |
| 6 cent | Gray | $0.12 | $0.20 | $5.40 | $9.00 |
| 7 cent | Violet | $2.25 | $3.75 | $6.60 | $11.00 |
| 8 cent | Brown Orange | $0.12 | $0.20 | $3.60 | $6.00 |
| 10 cent | Dark Blue (Die I) | $0.20 | $0.35 | $3.90 | $6.50 |
| 15 cent | Brown | $1.80 | $3.00 | $10.80 | $18.00 |
| 16 cent | Olive Green | $0.20 | $0.35 | $3.90 | $6.50 |
| 20 cent | Brown Red | $0.20 | $0.35 | $4.50 | $7.50 |
| 30 cent | Brown Violet | $0.20 | $0.35 | $4.20 | $7.00 |
| 50 cent | Green | $0.20 | $0.35 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
| $1 | Ochre & Black | $0.25 | $0.45 | $33.00 | $55.00 |
| $2 | Blue & Black | $1.20 | $2.00 | $66.00 | $110.00 |
| $5 | Scarlet & Black | $14.40 | $24.00 | $228.00 | $380.00 |
| $10 | Yellow Green & Black | $150.00 | $225.00 | $525.00 | $625.00 |
1919 Junk - Reaping Rice and Gateway - Hall of Classics - First Peking Printing
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 1½ cent | Violet | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.75 | $1.30 |
| 13 cent | Brown | $0.20 | $0.35 | $1.90 | $3.20 |
| $20 | Yellow and Black | $2,000.00 | ... | $1,600.00 | ... |
1921 Yeh Kung-cho - Hsu Shi-chang - and Chin Yun-peng - 25 Anniversary of National Post Office
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 1 cent | Orange | $1.20 | $2.00 | $3.30 | $5.50 |
| 3 cent | Blue Green | $1.20 | $2.00 | $3.30 | $5.50 |
| 6 cent | Gray | $1.20 | $2.00 | $3.30 | $5.50 |
| 10 cent | Blue | $1.20 | $2.00 | $3.30 | $5.50 |
1923 Junk Red Surcharge
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 2 cent on 3 cent | Blue Green | $0.20 | $0.30 | $1.60 | $2.60 |
1913 Junk - Reaping Rice and Gateway - Hall of Classics - London Printing - Perforated 14-15
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| ½ cent | Black Brown | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.36 | $0.60 |
| 1 cent | Orange | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.35 |
| 1½ cent | Violet | $0.36 | $0.60 | $0.72 | $1.20 |
| 2 cent | Yellow Green | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.60 | $1.00 |
| 3 cent | Blue Green | $0.10 | $0.15 | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| 4 cent | Gray | $0.30 | $0.50 | $6.60 | $11.00 |
| 5 cent | Claret | $0.18 | $0.30 | $0.78 | $1.30 |
| 6 cent | Scarlet | $0.18 | $0.30 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| 7 cent | Violet | $0.18 | $0.30 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| 8 cent | Orange | $0.18 | $0.30 | $3.60 | $6.00 |
| 10 cent | Blue | $0.12 | $0.20 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| 13 cent | Brown | $0.24 | $0.40 | $7.20 | $12.00 |
| 15 cent | Deep Blue | $0.24 | $0.40 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| 16 cent | Olive Green | $0.24 | $0.40 | $2.40 | $4.00 |
| 20 cent | Brown Red | $0.15 | $0.25 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| 30 cent | Purple | $0.15 | $0.25 | $7.20 | $12.00 |
| 50 cent | Deep Green | $0.24 | $0.40 | $14.40 | $24.00 |
| $1 | Orange Brown & Sepia | $0.24 | $0.40 | $14.40 | $24.00 |
| $2 | Blue & Red Brown | $0.30 | $0.50 | $20.40 | $34.00 |
| $5 | Red & Slate | $1.50 | $2.50 | $36.00 | $60.00 |
| $10 | Green & Claret | $30.00 | $45.00 | $275.00 | $325.00 |
| $20 | Plum & Blue | $100.00 | $135.00 | $475.00 | $600.00 |
1923 Temple of Heaven
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 1 cent | Orange | $0.60 | $1.00 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| 3 cent | Blue Green | $0.90 | $1.50 | $2.15 | $3.60 |
| 4 cent | Red | $0.90 | $1.50 | $4.80 | $8.00 |
| 10 cent | Blue | $1.20 | $2.00 | $7.20 | $12.00 |
1925 3 cent Provisional
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 3 cent on 4 cent | Gray Junk | $0.09 | $0.15 | $1.10 | $1.80 |
1927 Additional Junk
| Denom. | Description | Used | Used EF | Mint | Mint EF |
| 4 cent | Olive | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.60 | $1.00 |
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:
- Used as Normally Collected
- Used Exceptionally Fine
- Mint as Normally Collected
- Mint Exceptionally Fine
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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