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Sale No: 30
Lot No: 101
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Cat No: 1896 Die Proof
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in red, mounted on card, a magnificent proof pulled on thin glazed paper stock, 27 x 42 mm, affixed to a 115 x 130 mm thick card showing manuscript "April 2nd 96" at upper right; card with some minor, inconsequential toned specks, along with expected glue remnants on reverse from mounting, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable showpiece. Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 400,000
This dated example shows minor design changes from the March 26, 1896, example which was printed in black, and showed Hart's requested design changes, which resulted in the issued design, with eight small circles added to the interior corners and centers on all sides, and is dated seven days before Hart's original design change. Est. HK$300,000-400,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$300,000-400,000
Opening HK$ 200,000.00
Sold...HK$ 200,000.00
Closed..Sep-20-2019, 19:04:45 EST
Sold For 200000
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 102
Symbol:
Cat No: 1896 Die Proof
China, 1896, Engraved Red Revenue die proof in black, mounted on card, a spectacular engraved proof, printed in black on thin glazed paper approximately 37 x 42 mm, affixed to thick card measuring 115 x 130 mm and showing "April 2nd 96" notation, mostly likely in Inspector Robert Hart's hand, at upper right; some minor glue mounting remnants on the reverse side of the card, Very Fine and choice, a spectacular exhibition item, especially with the companion proof in the issued red, also offered in this sale. Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 400,000
This dated example, which appears seven days after Hart requested minor design changes—centered on the addition of eight circles at the outer corners and centers—shows the final design. Est. HK$300,000-400,000 (Image1)
