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Auction: 14011 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong with Japan and Korea
Lot: 2290

Korea
1902-03 "Cheon" Surcharges
1905 2ch. Provisional: 1905 (19 Jan) picture postcard to Copenhagen "Via U.S.A." bearing pair of type II 1ch. on 25p. with additional figure handstamp to make 2ch. on 25p., tied by Chemulpo c.d.s. with Moji (24.1) and arrival c.d.s. (1.3). A rare and interesting provisional which was required in 1905 when there was a shortage of 2ch. stamps. Photo

Estimate
HK$20,000 to HK$25,000