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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5123

China
1897 New Currency Surcharges
Large Figures Surcharge, Wide Setting, Second Printing
½c. on 3ca. bright yellow, variety "t." omitted in "cent.", in a vertical strip of three, interpanneau margin at right and a very wide margin at top, large part original gum showing some original gum wash marks; the central stamp with an old hinge remainder; there are a couple of inconsequential red marks on the back of the lower stamp. Two F.Z. Chun guarantee marks in the margin. Chan 56b; S.G. 57b, £1100. Photo


Sold for
HK$2,500

Starting price
HK$2500