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3009
1897 Dowager re-engraved plate proofs printed in black on thick paper, 1 ca. to 24 ca., extremely fine and very rare.
Chan Proof 7.
Provevance
Huang Ming Fang, Zurich Asia 21st June 2003
HK$ 180,000 - 200,000
3010
1897 Small Figures Surcharge, 2 cents on 3 candarins with double surcharge variety, mint with black ink on reverse,
extremely fresh and well centered copy of this great rarity. Probably the finest existing and with the best provenance.
Chan 32a.
We record 3 copies of this variety.
Provenance
Sir Percival David, Robson Lowe 22nd July 1970
Dr. Warren G. Kauder, Robson Lowe 10th November 1971
Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman, Sotheby's and Corinphila 13th May 1999
Zurich Asia 1st November 2007
HK$ 400,000 - 450,000