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Lot# 1998 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1998 Imperial China

    1942/46: Sun Yat-sen, 5th Issue, 16 c. brown, Chunking printing, perf. 13, a remarkable unused block of fifty from the lower right corner of the sheet, position 200 in lower right corner showing the variety "Thin 16" in the right hand value tablet and printer's imprint in right hand margin, fresh and very fine, unused without gum as issued. A rarity in such a spectacular multiple and a major exhibition piece for the issue Gi = £ 1'725+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF