Issued on January 28, 1898, this high-value $5 stamp from the Chinese Imperial Post’s London Print series features the Coiling Dragon and Flying Goose motif, a design symbolizing imperial power and celestial harmony. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. using gravure in green and pink, it includes the upright-positioned Yin-Yang watermark and exhibits variable perforation. This issue remained valid until April 1, 1914, and is one of the most iconic and valuable representations of the Qing dynasty’s modernization of its postal system. Catalogued as Scott 109, Michel CN-IM 58, Yvert 59, Stanley Gibbons 119, and China Stamp Society 124, the stamp is highly sought after due to its combination of bold imagery, historical significance, and limited surviving examples. This specimen is very fine used, with strong color contrast, a crisp and centrally placed cancellation, and no visible faults, offering superb visual appeal and rarity in this condition. Estimate "$950 – 1,150"