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92 1895 (6 July) A red band cover from Wuhu to Shanghai, bearing Wuhu Local Post overprint with Chinese values 2c orange yellow, tied by ‘WUHU’ cds, on reverse with the same cds and ‘SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST/6.7.95’ arrival cds in blue, very fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 93 1896 (11 June) A red band cover from Wuhu to Shanghai, bearing Wuhu Local Post 2nd issue overprint with Chinese value 1c on 1c blue, surcharged inverted variety (Chan LW47a), tied by ‘WUHU’ cds, ‘SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST/13.7.96’ arrival cds on reverse. Very fine and a rare variety on cover. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 4,500

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IMPERIAL CHINA 1878-85 Large Dragons

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94 1870's Large Dragon Essay of an unaccepted design, black on white thick card, size 11.90 x 15.10cm, proposal by the National Bank Note Company, New York. Rare. Ex. Mizuhara collection. Photo HK$ 50,000 - 60,000

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