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1894 Dowager first printing 24 cands rose carmine, vertical pair with interpane margin at right, with horizontal imperforate between
variety, each stamp tied by full strike of 'TIENTSIN' seal chop in blue, a few blunt perf. at the bottom and minor foxing, only
11 unused and 3 used copies have been recorded. This is without doubt the finest remaining pair and belongs to an exhibition
collection. Extremely rare. Chan 30a. Photo
HK$ 750,000 - 850,000
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Special Printings
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1897 Dowager first printing colour proof set, 1 cand to 12 cands printed on very thin laid paper, fine to very fine. Chan Dowager
Proof 2. Photo
HK$ 30,000 - 35,000
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