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China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in red, 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 red, mounted on card
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DEMO LOT
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in red, mounted on card, a magnificent proof pulled on thin glazed paper stock, 27x42mm, affixed to a 115x130mm thick card showing manuscript April 2nd 96 at upper right; card with some minor, inconsequential toned specks, along with expected glue remnants on reverse from mounting, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable showpiece.
Estimate HK 300,000 - 400,000

This dated example shows minor design changes from the March 26, 1896, example which was printed in black, and showed Harts requested design changes, which resulted in the issued design, with eight small circles added to the interior corners and centers on all sides, and is dated seven days before Harts original design change.