China 1897 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG93/d/f

China 1897 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG93/d/fChina 1897 'small' surcharge 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue' 2c on 3c, SG93 d f. A remarkable block of four including printing variety 'comma for stop' at upper right stamp and variety 'inverted S' at lower left stamp. A fine mint block with original gum. Well centred (for this stamp issue) and a most attractive and rare multiple of the Chinese Empire. In 1897, the new Qing Dynasty government took charge of the Post Office. There was an immediate need

the ground of the 10p is affected

It bares special philatelic interest not only because of the popularity of its theme among thematic collectors

Lester Piggott (1935 - ) is a former jockey regarded as one of the greatest of all time

with Christopher himself at the centre of the narrative

The document measures 11" by 8

complete sheet of 120 (12x10) with partial plate number '14' (New Zealand Campbell Paterson catalogue value: $400)

Complete sheet of twelve impressions printed in dull blue on white wove gummed paper

Horizontal pair

Light vertical archive fold well clear of adhesive and datestamp

perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type W9)

A very fine unmounted mint set with full original gum and lovely fresh colours

A unique piece of memorabilia