Source: CCTV.com

04-15-2009 08:51

A stamp auction at the 2009 World Stamp Exhibition has just ended in Luoyang in central China's Henan province. The auction attracted stamp aficionados from around the country. Many rare pieces in the auction appeared in the mainland for the very first time.

A stamp auction at the 2009 World Stamp Exhibition has just ended in Luoyang in central China's Henan province.

The Guardian stamp auction on Sunday is one of the key parts of the World Stamp Exhibition in Luoyang. 875 framed stamps, covering a wide range of periods, from the Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China, were auctioned. Some rare pieces were auctioned with no reserve price.

Guo Xueguang, the manager of China Guardian Auctions said, "Usually the items at our auctions are high-end. But this time all the pieces to go under the hammer are a good bargain with a reasonable price. We hope stamp lovers of all walks of life can join us."

The auction attracted stamp aficionados from around the country. Many rare pieces in the auction appeared in the mainland for the very first time.

The turnover of the Guardian stamp auction reached over 6 million yuan, or over 1 million US dollars. Eighty-five percent of the items were sold. Organizers say they were satisfied with the result in the face of the global economic downturn. They hope that more stamp enthusiasts will join future auctions to enrich their collecting experience.

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Editor:Zhao Yanchen