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Auction: 1002 - Fine Stamps & Covers of HK & China
Lot: 1060

China 1897 New Currency Surcharges Small Figures on Dowager First Print 10c. on 12ca. orange variety imperforate between pair, [19/24] with straight edge at foot where the bottom of the sheet was trimmed as usual, large part original gum. Fine and scarce. Chan 45d. Dr. Robert Yue collection. Photo Estimate HK$ 8,000-10,000 Note: most examples of this variety are from the imperforate horizontally panes (probably five issued). We only record eight examples of the true imperforate between variety.

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HK$17,000