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Auction: 7005 - Quintin Tan China Dowagers Collection
Lot: 151

1897 New Currency Surcharges Small Figures Surcharge on Dowager First Print Covers 8c. Rate - Under 1/2 ounce, Registered 1899 (24 May) envelope registered to Taku Forts bearing pair of 10c. on 6ca. reddish brown tied by fine strike of Tientsin bilingual dater in blue with large, handstruck "R" in red in lower corner, the reverse with Taku bilingual dater; fine and attractive, though overpaid. Photo Estimate HK$ 10,000-12,000

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HK$13,000