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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5107

China
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10c. on 12ca. dull orange variety imperforate horizontally in a block of four [18/24] including broken top of kun [24], unusually for this variety, perforated bottom margin, large part original gum. A very good block. Signed by Peter Holcombe. S.G. 45a; Chan 45c. Photo

provenance:
Godfrey Mellor, May 1969


Sold for
HK$32,000

Starting price
HK$25000