China 1897 set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose-red, large figure surcharge on Dowager Empress (2nd printing), SG57/65

China 1897 (Mar) set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose-red large figure surcharge, spaced 2½mm, on Dowager Empress (2nd printing), SG57/65.

A fine mint set with typical odd light toning, with part to large part original gum. An attractive and fresh set.

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

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £3,300.

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