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Auction: CSS129 - The Philatelic Collector's Series
Lot: 22

China
Municipal Posts
Shanghai
1866 Large Dragon (Antique Numerals, "CANDAREENS" plural), 3 Cands. terra cotta, wove paper, printing 37a, only Scott and Chan listed on laid paper, affixed to small piece of card and cancelled by Shanghai Small Garter in blue, Chow type SLP-3 by favor in 1875, a simply extraordinary example of stamp itself, without question the finest known example quality-wise of the issue either mint or used. The color preservation keeps it fresh and along with enormous margins. An true example for seasoned stamp collectors. With 2000 R.P.S. certificate.

Estimate
HK$68,000 to HK$75,000

Starting price
HK$68000