ASG-certified Mei Lanfang Stamps Offered in John Bull Auctions Sale
Posted on 12/11/2024
An exciting array of Chinese stamps certified by Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®), led by a high-grade complete set of Mei Lanfang stamps, are being offered in an upcoming sale. Online bidding is already underway for John Bull Auctions' 2024 Winter Auction - Sale 344, which will take place December 14-17, 2024.
The top ASG-certified highlight in the auction is a complete set of eight China 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang Imperforated Stamps (4, 8, 8, 10, 20, 22, 30 and 50 Fen) each graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 3219), with a starting price of HKD 150,000 (about $19,000). These commemorative stamps pay tribute to Peking opera performer Mei Lanfang, who was a legendary theater artist best known for his portrayals of female roles during his 50-year stage career. The complete set of eight stamps was issued by the People's Republic of China and features several famous scenes from Mei Lanfang's most iconic Chinese theater performances.
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Other ASG-certified highlights in the auction include:
- a China 1980 8 Fen Year of the Monkey graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 3576), with a starting price of HKD4,200 (about $550)
- a China 1980 8 Fen Year of the Monkey graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 3577), with a starting price of HKD3,800 (about $490)
- a China 1980 8 Fen Year of the Monkey graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG (lot 3578), with a starting price of HKD3,800 (about $490)
- a China 1980 8 Fen Year of the Monkey graded ASG VF 80 Mint OG (lot 3579), with a starting price of HKD3,400 (about $440)
- a group of four China (1897) Qing Dynasty 1 Cent Surcharged in Black on 3 Cent Red Revenue Stamps graded ASG F 70 Mint POG to ASG F/VF 75 Mint POG (lot 5234), with a starting price of HKD3,200 (about $410)
- a group of four China (1897) Qing Dynasty 1 Cent Surcharged in Black on 3 Cent Red Revenue Stamps graded ASG F 70 Mint POG to ASG F/VF 75 Mint POG (lot 5235), with a starting price of HKD3,200 (about $410)
- a pair of China (1878-83) Qing Dynasty Large Dragon Issue Stamps (1 and 3 Candareens) graded ASG F/VF 75 Mint NOG and ASG F/VF 75 Mint POG (lot 5171), with a starting price of HKD3,000 (about $385)
- a group of three China (1897) Qing Dynasty 2 Cents Surcharged in Black on 3 Cent Red Revenue Stamps - Large 2, each graded ASG F/VF 75 Mint POG (lot 5237), with a starting price of HKD2,400 (about $300)
Starting prices are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol indicates US Dollars.
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