This 10 cent dark blue and slate green stamp, issued on March 24, 1912, is part of the definitive Coiling Dragon series that bridged the late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China. The stamp features a powerful imperial dragon framed by ornate cloud scrollwork, centered within the inscription “CHINESE IMPERIAL POST”. Following the Xinhai Revolution and the establishment of the Republic, these stamps were overprinted with the vertical red Sung-style characters 中華民國 (“Republic of China”) to denote their continued postal validity under the new regime. This overprint stands vividly in red atop the original intricate engraving, reflecting a nation in transformation. The denomination “TEN CENTS” is clearly stated at the bottom with numeral "10" in the lower corners. Printed by the Custom Statistical Department in Shanghai and originally designed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd., this stamp was printed in high-quality intaglio without watermark and with varying perforations. The black circular postmark partially obscures the design but remains clearly legible, while the reverse reveals signs of old hinge remnants and discoloration consistent with age. This stamp is catalogued under Michel CN-IM 103, Scott CN-IM 155, Yvert CN-IM 92, Stanley Gibbons CN-IM 201, and China Stamp Society CN-IM 193b. A historically charged issue, representing the transitional postal landscape of Republican China. Estimate "$60 – 90".