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  • Lot# : 43 Imperial China

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    1897 (May 14): China 4 c. on 4 ca. rose pink, a sheet marginal example used in combination with Large 2 c. on 3 c. Red Revenue pair alkl tied to cover front to Lyons, France by "Pa-kua" in brown and France 'Chine' 25 c. black on rose, tied by "Shanghai/Chine" cds in black which also ties the lower 2 c. on 3 c. Endorsed at lower left 'per French Packet'. A rare and most attractive item.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF