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Auction: CSS102 - The ‘Connaught’ Collection of Hong Kong, Part 1
Lot: 6062

Hong Kong
1863-67 Watermark Crown CC
Stamps
4c. bluish slate, perf.12½, part original gum with old hinge remnant; a good example of this elusive stamp. S.G. 9f, £12,000.

It is not known why the perf.12½ stamps were produced. It is improbable that a different perforating machine was employed if the main one temporarily broke down. It is possible that this was a trial for a perforating machine and the stamps issued. It is estimated that about 100 sheets were issued

Sold for
HK$30,000

Starting price
HK$22000