Issued in 1898 as part of the first definitive series of the modernized Chinese Imperial Post, this 1 dollar rose and red stamp features the celebrated “Flying Goose” motif, symbolizing speed, grace, and communication across imperial territory. The design is dominated by a stylized wild goose in flight amid swirling clouds, encapsulated in an ornate frame bearing the English inscription “CHINESE IMPERIAL POST” and the denomination in both Western and traditional Chinese numerals. Engraved by Waterlow & Sons Ltd in London, this series marked a shift toward international print standards, with finely executed linework and security features such as the Yin-Yang watermark and variable perforations. The 1 dollar value was the highest denomination of the set, used for large parcels and international mail. This example is postally used with a clear black cancellation, likely struck in Shanghai or another treaty port, and shows wear consistent with heavy postal use, including back-side toning and visible hinge marks. Catalogued under Scott CN-IM 107, Michel CN-IM 56, Yvert 57, Stanley Gibbons 117, and CSS 122, the stamp represents both the aesthetic height and practical ambition of the Qing postal reform. Estimate "$100 – 150"