CHINA 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown-red and 5ca orange, SG1/3China 1878 1ca green, 3ca brown red and 5ca orange, 2. 5mm spacing on thin paper, SG1 3. A fine mint set with large part original gum. An attractive set of the first stamp issue of the Chinese Empire. The Chinese Empire Large Dragon stamps are one of the most attractive stamp issues of all time. When you soak up the intricate detail of this piece of artwork created with precise accuracy on a minute piece of paper, you cant help admire the skill