China 1897 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress

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China 1897 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress "Mollendorf", SG16/24varChina 1897 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress "Mollendorf" special printing on thicker unwatermarked paper set of 9 to 24ca deep rose red, SG16 24var. A fine mint set with original gum. A very scarce and iconic set of Chinese Empire stamps, very rarely seen without material condition issues. In November 1894, a special set of 9 stamps was issued to commemorate the 60th birthday of the Dowager Empress. These were the very first commemorative stamps

visually impressive signature from the greatest author of the Victorian era

Pane centrally folded to fit in a philatelic album

To the bottom left is the official Vatican City seal and the words Segretario Particolare di Sua Santita (“Special Secretary of the Supreme Pontiff”)

overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 22

An excellent piece in fine condition

crowned shield of arms

confirming its status as the "discovery" example

Jimmie Nicol (a fifth Beatle)

Authentic stage-worn Stevie Nicks garments of any type are scarce at auction

giving an approximate gold value of £250

showing the constant variety 'Broken M' (pos

A very fine and fresh unused with original gum