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Ex.845
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1945 Late Chairman Lin Sen Commemorative issue, six die proofs in issued colours on India surfaced papers (varying
sizes) sunk on thick cards (varying sizes), each with different die number at top and “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/DR. LIN
SEN/SPECIAL V-85081/AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.” below:
$1 black & deep ultramarine 76 x 88mm with die number 85124 on 152 x 228mm
$2 black & emerald green 75 x 87mm with die number 85125 on 151 x 228mm
$5 black & red 76 x 88mm with die number 85126 on 151 x 227mm
$6 black & violet 76 x 88mm with die number 85127 on 148 x 227mm
$10 black & brown 76 x 86mm with die number 85128 on 152 x 228mm
$20 black & olive green 76 x 87mm with die number 85129 on 151 x 227mm
all marked “F11741” in pencil on back,
plus die proof of central vignette with “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/DR. LIN SEN/SPECIAL V-85081/AMERICAN
BANK NOTE COMPANY.” below, printed in black on India surfaced paper (87 x 88mm), sunk on thick card (151 x
228mm), marked “F11741” in pencil on back, and master die proof of frame with blank value tablets and die number
85082 at top, printed in green on India surfaced paper (76 x 89mm), sunk on thick card (151 x 228mm), marked
“F11741” in pencil on back, very fine and very scarce die proofs in complete set of 6 and master die proofs. From the
M.F. Huang collection. Photo
HK$ 60,000 - 75,000