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China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in black, mounted on card

Currency:HKD Category:Stamps / Asia Start Price:150,000.00 HKD Estimated At:300,000.00 - 400,000.00 HKD
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in black, mounted on card
Please note (this sale only) is being held in our Danbury, CT offices.
DEMO LOT
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in black, mounted on card, a spectacular engraved proof, printed in black on thin glazed paper approximately 37x42mm, affixed to thick card measuring 115x130mm and showing April 2nd 96 notation, mostly likely in Inspector Robert Harts hand, at upper right; some minor glue mounting remnants on the reverse side of the card, Very Fine and choice, a spectacular exhibition item, especially with the companion proof in the issued red, also offered in this sale.
Estimate HK 300,000 - 400,000

This dated example, which appears seven days after Hart requested minor design changescentered on the addition of eight circles at the outer corners and centersshows the final design.