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1894 Dowager first printing 9 candarins dull green block of 6 (3 x 2) from the right of the sheet, imperforate vertically and in
sheet margin, full original gum (a little browned) never hinged. The largest recorded multiple of this variety. Great rarity of
Chinese Philately. Chan 28var. Photo
Provenance
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman
Huang Ming Fang, Zurich Asia 21st June 2003
HK$ 200,000 - 240,000
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1894 Dowager first printing 9 cands bright block of four with imperforate margins at left (3 1/2mm.) and foot (3mm.), containing
tete-beche from Pane 1, vey fine and fresh with full original gum. Chan 28g var.
Provenance: Huang Ming Fang, Zurich Asia
21st June 2003.
Photo
HK$ 45,000 - 50,000
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1894 Dowager first printing 9 cands dull green marginal block of 4 with tete-beche, mint original gum with toning, but still a very
fine copy. Chan 28g. Photo
HK$ 35,000 - 40,000
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