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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5182

China
1897 New Currency Surcharges
Large Figures Surcharge, Narrow Setting, Redrawn Printing
2c. on 2ca. pale green, variety imperforate between horizontal pair, large part original gum; fresh and fine on white paper. A delightful example of this scarce variety. Chan 83a; S.G. 87a, £35,000. Photo

provenance:
Philipp von Ferrary

Major James Starr, September 1991

Beckeman Collection, May 1999


Only 13 pairs of the possible 15 have been recorded, all are unused

Sold for
HK$40,000

Starting price
HK$40000