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Auction: CSS46 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 6118

China
1912 Provisional Neutrality
Hankow, Nanking and Changsha
$5 myrtle and salmon in an irregular block of three cancelled by Nanking City c.d.s.. The block has been reconstructed and represents positions [4/11-12]. A stunning and highly desirable block being the only recorded multiple and would make a desirable addition to any collection of these elusive issues. Pascal Scheller certificate (2009), [4] and [12] signed by Champion and Peter Holcombe. Photo

provenance:
Beckeman Collection, November 2007

[4] 'Ming, September 1988

[11] Major James Starr, September 1991

[12] Sir Percival David, November 1965, 'Ming' September 1988


Only 52 examples of this $5 are recorded as being issued of which 32 came from Nanking. We record only 13 used examples, two on cover and two from Hankow

Sold for
HK$250,000