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Auction: 12005 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 1135

China 1897 New Currency Surcharges Large Figures, Wide Setting on Second Print 1/2c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. set of nine in blocks of four, part to large part original gum, three values with margins, generally a fresh and desirable set. 30c. on 24ca. (right pane [9-15] showing broken kun) with an additional row of perforations just above the surcharge value Estimate HK$ 120,000-150,000 This set shows a number of positional varieties including broken foot of kun ( 1/2c and 5c.). gin broken at left (2c., 8c, 10c. on 9ca.) and cracked dot of yang (8c. )

Sold for
HK$300,000