China 1897 set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG37/46

China 1897 (Jan) set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG37/46.

A fine mint set with large part to fine original gum. It is rare to find this set without any evidence of gum toning.

The Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China. They were issued to celebrate the 60^th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China.

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