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1912 Statistical Department overprinted ‘ROC’ on Coiling Dragon 1/2c to $5 complete set of
15, used. $5 toned at edges. Chan 152-166. Photo
HK$ 3,000 - 3,500
462
1912 Statistical Department overprint ‘ROC’ on Coiling Dragon short set of 14 from 1c to $2,
mint original gum hinged, 3c with slightly toned spots at the bottom, otherwise, fresh colour.
Chan 152-65. Photo
HK$ 5,000 - 5,500
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1912 Statistical Department overprinted ‘ROC’ on Coiling Dragon 1c ochre, gutter block of 40, with overprint dramatically
misplaced diagonally variety, showing 10 stamps without overprint at top, mint full original gum never hinged, a very rare item in
fabulous condition. Chan 153var. Photo
HK$ 80,000 - 100,000
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1912 Statistical Department overprinted ‘ROC’ on Coiling Dragon 1/2c chocolate block of 4 with top and left sheet margins,
overprint inverted variety, unmounted mint dry gum. Chan 152c. Photo
HK$ 700 - 900
464
1912 Statistical Department overprinted ‘ROC’ on Coiling Dragon 1c ochre and 3c blue green, both with ‘Specimen’ in black and
signed by Peter Holombe on reverse, mint and lightly hinged, and a tone spot on perforations. Chan 153S, 155S. Photo
HK$ 1,300 - 1,500
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