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Auction: 7005 - Quintin Tan China Dowagers Collection
Lot: 120

1897 New Currency Surcharges Small Figures Surcharge on Dowager First Print 2c. on 2ca. pale green variety imperforate on three sides in a horizontal pair, setting A, right pane [1-2], hinge remainders in top margin, fine mint. Rare. Photo Estimate HK$ 20,000-25,000provenance: Sir Percival David, July 1970 We record only five examples of this variety, this pair joins the pair sold by Robson Lowe in October 1970. The fifth example is also position [1] with corner margins.

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HK$15,000