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Auction: 5018 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1609

Wei Hai Wei Courier Post 1898 5c. black on red, a horizontal pair showing paper join near foot, good margins (a little ragged in places) cancelled by Chefoo Dollar chop dated February 1899; the lined paper used to strengthen the join is still affixed. A rare and desirable variety. Included with this lot is an undated letter addressed to C.W. Gregory answering some questions concerning this issue and believed to contain the above pair. Photo Estimate HK$ 15,000-20,000exhibited: Expositions Philatéliques Internationals de Prestige, Monaco

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HK$28,000