The 2023 Winter Auction - Sale 342
Sale 342
- (-) Remove Imperial Post filter Imperial Post
showing raised stop after "cents", position 3 of the setting, fine MH with part dry toned original gum. Good perforation, but has some rubbing on and below the "EN" of "REVENUE" which has affected the outer frame line and the paper in this area. Tiny philatelist signatures on reverse. VF-F. One of the great rarities of Chinese philately. Only 10 pieces in record, in which a vertical pair in Museum. Peter Holcombe 1997 certificate attached. Provenance: Laurie Franks, 1992, SPINK 26 Nov, 1997 lot #1753.
fresh MH with original gum. VF-F.
containing several hundreds to nearly one thousand covers, postcards, postal cards, receipts, documents and other collectibles. To show comprehensively the amazing history of this period in North China and Peking, China. Including numerous earliest, latest, unique items, proving that the collection is solid and fascinating. A one of a live time collection for serious collectors. Need a whole day viewing in person. Don't miss it.