but a very scarce printing variety in used condition
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This was one of several overprint styles used on Perak stamps to convert them for Pahang use
The booklet was issued during a time of political instability and economic hardship
Great Britain 1903 10d Dull purple & carmine (O
China 1897 2c on 3ca mauve ‘Small Dragon’, ERROR SURCHARGE DOUBLE, SG35a Saint Vincent stamps but a very scarce printingThree survive, this is the best China 1897 2c on 3ca mauve Small Dragon, small figure surcharge type 13, ERROR SURCHARGE DOUBLE, SG35a. A fine mint example with large part original gum. The reverse has an underlay of black colouring which may be due to previous housing, although the gum is largely intact. A great Chinese Empire rarity of which only three examples are recorded, this being the finest known. Provenance: ex Percival David, Warren Kauder