China Stamp Collection Appraisal

Collection of Vintage Chinese Postage Stamps in Album

This item is a page from a stamp album displaying a collection of vintage postage stamps from China. The page is light-colored, possibly off-white or cream-colored paper, with printed black outlines forming rectangular spaces for the stamps. The title 'CHINA.' is prominently displayed at the top center within a decorative rectangular border. There are 29 individual stamps visible on this page, arranged in a grid-like fashion. The stamps exhibit a variety of colors, including shades of blue, green, orange, red, brown, and darker tones like black and maroon. Many stamps feature portraits of historical figures, likely significant political leaders or emperors from Chinese history, such as Sun Yat-sen (evident on multiple stamps) and possibly emperors or other prominent individuals. Some stamps also include Chinese characters for denomination and possibly other inscriptions. Denominations visible include '50' and '500', indicating different values. The stamps are affixed to the album page, and their edges appear perforated, a standard characteristic of postage stamps. The overall condition of the stamps appears fair to good, with some showing minor discoloration or signs of age, consistent with their vintage nature. The paper of the album page itself shows some slight creasing and wear along the edges, and the number 'PAGE 61' is printed at the bottom right. The craftsmanship of the stamps is indicative of early 20th-century philately, with detailed engravings for the portraits and clear typography for the characters and numbers. There are no overt signs of major damage like tears or significant stains on the visible stamps, though closer inspection would be required for a definitive assessment. The collection seems to represent a specific period or series of Chinese postal history.