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Auction: 7005 - Quintin Tan China Dowagers Collection
Lot: 154

1897 New Currency Surcharges Small Figures Surcharge on Dowager First Print Covers Combination International Rate 1897 (22 Feb.) Hong Kong 4c. on 3c. plus 4c. on 3c. reply card (the reply section detached) addressed to U.S.A. bearing 1/2c. on 3ca. orange-yellow tied by Hong Kong (25/2) c.d.s. and showing a fine strike of "imperial post office/canton" dated oval at left with faint San Francisco transit on reverse; slight toning at top. An attractive and desirable cover. Photo Estimate HK$ 5,000-10,000

Sold for
HK$42,000