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Auction: CSS31 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2567

China
Large Dragons
1882 Wide Setting
1ca. green, the unique complete sheet of twenty five from Setting III, with margins on three sides and with much of the original gum. Some split perforations have been reinforced on the reverse and there are some traces of light ageing. It is interesting to note that there is some variation in the strength of the colour where the ink was unevenly applied during the printing process.


A highly important and historic sheet from this sought-after setting and one of the great treasures of Chinese philately. Photo

provenance:

Warren Kauder, November 1971

Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, May 1997



Although a second sheet of this Setting III was reported prior to the Second World War, it has not been seen since that time. It is generally accepted that this sheet is the sole surviving sheet and must be considered to be equal in rarity as the complete sheet of the 5 candareens

Sold for
HK$3,900,000

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