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Auction: 7001 - Fine Stamps & Covers of Hong Kong
Lot: 1081

Hong Kong 1891 Jubilee 2c. carmine variety overprint double, the side-by-side double, the second overprint is 0.4mm (at the top) to the right and is of similar intensity as the first overprint; unused without gum. A very good example of this rarity. B.P.A. certificates (1999 and 2005). S.G. 51e, £16,000. Photo Estimate HK$ 60,000-80,000Typical of other examples, the overprint does not show the characteristics of any of the twelve positions of the first setting. The tail of "g" of "Kong" is detached and is possibly position L of the second setting. There is a distinct twist to the overprint which is much closer at the bottom of the stamp

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HK$50,000