used on piece 1891-1901, a selection of forerunners used in Shanghai including 1891-1901 50pf. reddish brown vertical pair, lilac-brown blocks of fifteen (partially severed), seven (in combination with 5pf. (2)), a pair and a single - all but the last on piece, also 1894 piece bearing 5pf. bluish green (20, two blocks of ten), and 20pf. (2, one on small piece) both with manuscript "China" applied in black and violet, the latter stated to be ex Ferrary. A fine assembly. (8 items) | Christie's

Lot 2190

2190

used on piece 1891-1901, a selection of forerunners used in Shanghai including 1891-1901 50pf. reddish brown vertical pair, lilac-brown blocks of fifteen (partially severed), seven (in combination with 5pf. (2)), a pair and a single - all but the last on piece, also 1894 piece bearing 5pf. bluish green (20, two blocks of ten), and 20pf. (2, one on small piece) both with manuscript "China" applied in black and violet, the latter stated to be ex Ferrary. A fine assembly. (8 items)

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used on piece 1891-1901, a selection of forerunners used in Shanghai including 1891-1901 50pf. reddish brown vertical pair, lilac-brown blocks of fifteen (partially severed), seven (in combination with 5pf. (2)), a pair and a single - all but the last on piece, also 1894 piece bearing 5pf. bluish green (20, two blocks of ten), and 20pf. (2, one on small piece) both with manuscript "China" applied in black and violet, the latter stated to be ex Ferrary. A fine assembly. (8 items)