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China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1c on 1ca vermilion, inverted surcharge

Currency:HKD Category:Stamps / Asia Start Price:30,000.00 HKD Estimated At:60,000.00 - 80,000.00 HKD
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1c on 1ca vermilion, inverted surcharge
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DEMO LOT
China, 1897, Small Figures surcharge on Empress Dowager, 1 on 1ca vermilion, inverted surcharge Chan 38d. Scott 29a, particularly fresh and nicely centered, with bold, vibrant color, full o.g.; tiny and expert repair to top left corner perforation tip only, Very Fine and choice, with 2019 Experts & Consultants Ltd. certificate. Scott 50,000 HK 393,700.
Estimate HK 60,000 - 80,000

It is believed that only 80 stamps received the surcharge inverted, and of those, only approximately ten unused examples are known .