By: Interasia Auctions Limited
lot # 269 - 2: China 1897 new currency surcharges
China, 1897 Large Wide Surcharge on Dowager 1st printing 30c. on 24ca. pale rose-red, variety "30" 2mm. above "cents", Pane 5, position 5, bright colour of remarkable richness and intensity, well centred just to foot, mint, fine to very fine and fresh example of this variety which is a rarity on the first printing. Chan 55d.
Estimate HK$ 50,000 - 60,000
Expertisation: B.P.A. certificate (1964).
LESS THAN FIFTEEN MINT EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED WITH THE 2MM. SPACING VARIETY ON THE FIRST PRINTING.
Estimate: HK$ 50,000 - 60,000
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