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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5032

China
1885-88 Small Dragon Issues
Postmarks
Taku Customs: 1888 (6 July) large part envelope back bearing 3ca. mauve block of twelve cancelled by Shanghai seal in blue and bearing a light and complete strike of the double outer circle "customs/taku" in purple; fragments of other postmarks indicate overseas destination. The block includes clichés 9 and 7 in the lower row, from an unknown setting, possibly either VII, VIII or X. An appealing example of this scarce postmark. Photo


Estimate
HK$30,000 to HK$40,000

Starting price
HK$30000