This striking 1 cent ochre stamp from the 1902 “Coiling Dragon” issue of Imperial China is affixed to a full color postcard sent to Peking and postmarked 7 August, with an additional bilingual "Peking" circular cancellation. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. in London using gravure printing, this early definitive showcases a stylized imperial dragon in a coiling stance—symbolizing power, vigilance, and imperial authority—set against a backdrop of concentric lines. The postcard itself features a hand-tinted photograph of a seated woman in traditional dress, adding period charm to the philatelic piece. This 22 x 25 mm stamp has variable perforations and was issued without watermark. It remained valid until its expiration on 1 April 1914 and belongs to a historically pivotal series marking the modernization of China’s postal system. It is listed as Michel CN-IM 60, Scott CN-IM 111, Yvert et Tellier CN-IM 61, Stanley Gibbons CN-IM 122, and China Stamp Society CN-IM 126a. Condition Very fine used on postcard with clear, legible cancel, excellent color preservation, and an appealing composition of stamp and image. Estimate "$85 – 110".