China Chinese Empire: Stamps 1894 Empress Dowager 60th Birthday Issue
Sale No: 32
Lot No: 8058
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China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1ca-24ca complete, imperforate proofs in colors of the 1st printing on thin native laid paper, Very Fine and a brilliant set. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$15,000-20,000
Opening HK$ 26,000.00
Sold...HK$ 26,000.00
Closed..Mar-11-2021, 11:18:23 EST
Sold For 26000
Sale No: 32
Lot No: 8059
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China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1ca-24ca complete, imperforate proofs in black from the re-engraved reserve plates on thick wove paper, the 6ca has vertical crease, light tones on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$15,000-20,000
Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00
Closed..Mar-11-2021, 11:19:22 EST
Sold For 18000
Sale No: 32
Lot No: 8060
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China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1ca-24ca complete, imperforate proofs of the 3rd printing in colors of the 2nd printing on hard wove paper, fresh bright colors, the 24ca in the deep shade, Very Fine and choice. Est. HK$12,000-15,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$12,000-15,000
Opening HK$ 18,000.00
Sold...HK$ 18,000.00
Closed..Mar-11-2021, 11:19:58 EST
Sold For 18000
Sale No: 32
Lot No: 8061
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China, 1894, Empress Dowager 60th Birthday, 1ca-24ca complete, Master Die proofs, large format, set of 9, made by R.A. de Villard from his original drawings for the accepted designs on thin semi-transparent paper, barely perceptible traces of aging only really noticeable on the 24ca, otherwise Very Fine and exquisite examples of artwork for this evocative issue, only ten sets of the original proofs on thin paper were believed to have been produced, of which six sets had scored lines through the central design. Est. HK$15,000-20,000 (Image1)
