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    Sale 1147

    Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong, China and Japan

    Hong Kong

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    5 November 1996

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    Lot 2847

    1946-51, a fine unused and used colection including covers (17) with People's Posts 1946 Mao 1st print imperforate and perforated values and errors, various later commemorative issue imperforates, 1947 Mao 1st issue surcharges including errors, Parcel Posts 1951 Train $300,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000 imperf. and perf. unused; North East China Local Posts including 1946 (Aug.) Tung Hua Print Mao $2 (2, dark violet and black), $5 and $10 unused, Antung surcharge selection as well as a quantity of Manchukuo local issues. Catalogued in excess of U.S.$10,000. (hundreds)

    Price realised

    HKD 184,000

    Estimate

    HKD 40,000 - HKD 50,000

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    1946-51, a fine unused and used colection including covers (17) with People's Posts 1946 Mao 1st print imperforate and perforated values and errors, various later commemorative issue imperforates, 1947 Mao 1st issue surcharges including errors, Parcel Posts 1951 Train $300,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000 imperf. and perf. unused; North East China Local Posts including 1946 (Aug.) Tung Hua Print Mao $2 (2, dark violet and black), $5 and $10 unused, Antung surcharge selection as well as a quantity of Manchukuo local issues. Catalogued in excess of U.S.$10,000. (hundreds)

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