China 1897 large figure surcharges on Dowager Empress, second printing, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca, SG57/65 Leeward Islands stamps Very fine unmounted original gum

Very fine unmounted original gum example with gold (Queens head) omitted

Black and brown trials with clear British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (1964)

published in 2014

Features a blue Ambleside circular date stamp on reverse

The Swan was used as it was the emblem of the Colony and a reminder of when it was known as the Swan River Settlement

China 1897 large figure surcharges on Dowager Empress, second printing, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca, SG57/65 Leeward Islands stamps Very fine unmounted original gumChina 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharges, spaced 2. 5mm, on Dowager Empress second printing, set of 9 to 30c on 24ca deep rose red, SG57 65. A fine mint set with large part original gum. The Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 3,300. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone