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Auction: 8002 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1041

Hong Kong 1882-96 2c. carmine in a complete sheet of four panes (240) from plate 2 with requisition "H2057" of the March 1897 printing, and clearly shows the broken lower frame line variety on pane 1 [6-9]. There are some split perfs. between the horizontal panes which have been reinforced and two thinned strips at foot, otherwise with full original gum which shows slight climatisation. An outstanding and extremely rare complete sheet. These were usually split into single panes by the Hong Kong Post Office before distribution and this could quite easily be the only remaining sheet extant. This represents an ideal opportunity to study the errors and small printing flaws on this value. Photo Estimate HK$ 150,000-200,000 Note that the sheet has been framed for display and protection

Sold for
HK$130,000