1897-1911 mint and used collection including 1897 Imperial Chinese Post values with $2 used and both $5 shades mint, 1898 Chinese Imperial Post mint and used values to $5, 1900-06 watermarked mint and used values to $5 including 4c. red used showing retouched corner ornament, 1905-10 colour changes and with some postmark interest; also Postage Due 1904 ½c. to 10c., 1904 ½c. to 30c. and Express Letter fourth portions used from 1907 (3rd issue) and 1909 (4th issue). Fair to fine. Chan cat. approx. $4000. (several hundred)