cover 1875 (28 Aug.) entire to France bearing Ceres small figures 10c. brown on rose tête-bêche pair (tiny short crease at right) and 80c., a few short perfs., the cover has some age spotting throughout also affecting corner of 80c. nevertheless of fine and striking appearance. Probably the unique example of a tête-bêche pair used on cover from China. A marvellous exhibition item. Photo in colour

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cover 1875 (28 Aug.) entire to France bearing Ceres small figures 10c. brown on rose tête-bêche pair (tiny short crease at right) and 80c., a few short perfs., the cover has some age spotting throughout also affecting corner of 80c. nevertheless of fine and striking appearance. Probably the unique example of a tête-bêche pair used on cover from China. A marvellous exhibition item. Photo in colour

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