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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5065

China
1894 Dowager Empress
24ca. rose-red variety imperforate between vertical pair with left sheet margin, pane 1 [16/21], large part original gum with central hinge remainder. A magnificent and stunning example of this popular variety. There are only a few pairs which include the sheet margin. Chan 30a; S.G. 24a, £32,000. Photo

provenance:
Sir David Roseway, November 1963


Sold for
HK$250,000

Starting price
HK$180000