Auction: CSS101 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 6673
Korea
1902-03 "Cheon" Surcharges
1905 2ch. Provisional: 1905 (19 Jan) picture postcard to Copenhagen "Via U.S.A." bearing pair of type II 1ch. on 25p. with additional figure handstamp to make 2ch. on 25p., tied by Chemulpo c.d.s. with Moji (24.1) and arrival c.d.s. (1.3). A rare and interesting provisional which was required in 1905 when there was a shortage of 2ch. stamps. Photo
Estimate
HK$12,000 to HK$15,000
Starting price
HK$8000