Sale 78 China and other Asian Countries

China, 1897 Small Surcharge on Dowager 1st printing 1c. on 1ca. vermilion, variety surcharge inverted, usual pale colour, good appearance unused with much gum which may not be original, irregularly separated perfs. (trimmed) in large margin at left and gummed over 5mm. sealed tear at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificate). An acceptable spacefiller of this rare variety, particularly so unused. Chan 38d.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000

Expertisation: R.P.S. certificate (2009).

Provenance: Quintin Tan Kok Tin, Spink (Hong Kong), 21.1.2007, lot 112.