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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5143

China
1897 New Currency Surcharges
Large Figures Surcharge, Wide Setting, Second Printing
30c. on 24ca. rose-red in a block of ten from the top of the sheet with margins on three sides, pane II including major varieties, variety of three types A [2] and B [6] and "30" high [5], large part original gum; thin on [3] and other small thin spots. A scarce multiple. Photo

provenance:
Sir Percival David, November 1969

Sold for
HK$68,000

Starting price
HK$60000