China 1898-1910 Imperial Chinese Post 1898 Engraved Coiling Dragon

China 1898-1910 Imperial Chinese Post 1898 Engraved Coiling Dragon with Watermark 1898 presentation sheet with Chinese Imperial Post set of twelve stamps affixed in two rows within an ornamental printed frame, and cancelled by plain two-ring circular mark with Peking at foot. Most importantly, this presentation sheet is signed by "R W Hart" (Robert Hart) on 27 March 189(8) in Peking. This presentation sheet is scarce, and because normally found unsigned. Robert Hart, born in Ireland, was Inspector-General of China's Imperial Maritime Custom Serice from 1863 to 1910, was highly regarded by the Chinese, and as part of his duities was responsible for the modernisation of China's postal services.

Estimate:£1,637.47

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