ASG-certified Galloping Horses Stamp Sees Strong Finish at Auction

A Chinese stamp commemorating the Year of the Horse that is certified by Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®) was among the top collectibles sold in a recent Spink sale. The Philatelic Collector's Series auction was held on May 20, 2023.

Racing to a top spot in the auction was a China 1978 5 Yuan - Galloping Horses Souvenir Sheet graded ASG XF/Superb 95 Mint OG (lot 838) that realized 33,000 HKD (about $4,200). This stamp was issued to commemorate the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, and it features a beautiful design of six galloping horses. What makes this sheet even more special is its rarity and condition.

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Other ASG-certified highlights in this sale included:

• a China 1965 10 Fen - 2nd National Games graded ASG XF/Superb 95 Mint OG (lot 822) that realized 16,500 HKD (about $2,100)
• a China 1980 1 Yuan - Lotus Souvenir Sheet graded ASG XF/Superb 95 Mint OG (lot 846) that realized 15,400 HKD (about $2,000)
• a China 1979 2 Yuan - 31st International Stamp Exhibition Riccione Souvenir Sheet graded ASG XF 90 Mint OG (lot 842) that realized 12,100 HKD (about $1,500)
• a China 1965 10 Fen - Second National Games graded ASG XF/Superb 95 Mint OG (lot 821) that realized 12,100 HKD (about $1,500)
• a China 1968 8 Fen - Chairman Mao Going to Anyuan graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 828) that realized 10,450 HKD (about $1,300)
• a China 1968 8 Fen - Red Detachment of Women graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 830) that realized 10,450 HKD (about $1,300)
• a China 1979 2 Yuan - Study Science from Childhood Souvenir Sheet graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 843) that realized 8,800 HKD (about $1,100)
• a China 1980 8 Fen - Year of the Monkey ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 844) that realized 8,800 HKD (about $1,100)
• a China 1959 20 Fen - People’s Republic of China 10th Anniversary Series V graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OP (lot 812) that realized 6,600 HKD (about $800)
• a China 1962 10 Fen - Stage Art of Mei Lanfang graded ASG XF 90 Mint OG (lot 814) that realized 6,600 HKD (about $800)

Prices realized include buyer’s premium. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.