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Auction: 7005 - Quintin Tan China Dowagers Collection
Lot: 125

1897 New Currency Surcharges Small Figures Surcharge on Dowager First Print 5c. on 5ca. dull orange variety imperforate between vertical pair, with full original gum; light corner crease and some ageing. Rare. S.G. 41a; Chan 41c. Photo Estimate HK$ 20,000-25,000provenance: Warren Kauder, November 1971 We record three unused and eight used pairs, apparently from two original sheets (32 possible). The used are either with pa-kua or Customs Swatow c.d.s. dated May 1897

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HK$40,000