
Coupon bonds of this era are generally large and spectacular—American bonds typically measure about 10 by 15 inches—but this one sets new standards on both scores. It is huge, some 16 by 22 inches as shown. Its design and execution by security printers Waterlow & Sons of London are equally impressive, featuring the facsimile seals and signatures of China’s Minister of Posts and Communications and its Minister in Washington.
Hukuang Railways bonds are among the most attractive pieces ever to bear stamps. Similar bonds issued in London, Berlin and Paris by the Hong K

In the days following I will be sharing excerpts from Michael Mahler's article "The Bonds That Sparked the Chinese Revolution."
Image 1: Item#: FB 5128.China, 1912 £20 5% Bond printed by J. Verschueren, Anvers. Large format. Condition: Excellent
Image 2: Item # 5055. China, 1913, Blue-Red. £100 5% Reorganization Gold Loan Bond, German Bank Issued. Uncancelled. 42-43 Coupons. Many coupons. Important to stress that these bonds have been bought up in recent years and pretty much taken off the market. As a result prices have risen rather dramatically. Excellent Condition! Price upon request.
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From: "The Bonds That Sparked the Chinese Revolution" by Michael Mahler.
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