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Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 58

China
1897 New Currency Surcharges
Collections and Ranges
A very fine and attractive collection on leaves with Small Figures on Small Dragon set in pair (2c. on 3ca.) or blocks of four; Small Figures set of ten with some shades and the top two values in horizontal pairs plus some positional varieties including "1" for "½"; Large Figures, Wide Setting on first printing values to 10c. on 9ca. plus second printing set in horizontal pairs, one 30c. on 24ca. with variety of "3" type A, also cracked dot of yang type C (4c. on 4ca), broken slanting stroke of gin (10c. on 9ca.); Narrow Setting on Small Dragon set of three; first print values to 8c. on 6ca., 10c. on 9ca. and 10c. on 12ca. with 2c. on 2ca., the 'Emerald Lady' used with blue pa-kua and includes broken slanting dot of gin at left and cracked dot of yang on 1c. on 1ca. (pane 2 [17-18]), broken foot of kun on 4c. on 4ca.; redrawn stamps in horizontal pairs. Some stamps have been heavily mounted but the condition is generally good to fine. An exceptional lot well written up. Ex Valentine Burkhardt. (88). Photo

Estimate
HK$40,000 to HK$70,000

Starting price
HK$40000