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1894 Dowager first print 3 candarins orange-yellow horizontal pair imperforate between, mint full original gum, extremely fine
and fresh. Undoubtedly the finest surviving example of this variety. Chan 24c.
Provenance: Huang Ming Fang, Zurich Asia 21st
June 2003.
Photo
HK$ 80,000 - 90,000
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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$ 450,000 - 550,000
