China 1898 Shanghai Wei Hai Wei Courier Post: 2c black/scarlet, SG1

China 1898 Shanghai Wei Hai Wei Courier Post: 2c black/scarlet, SG1China 1898 (8 Dec) Shanghai Wei Hai Wei Courier Post: 2c black scarlet, SG1. A fine unused example. Minor surface abrasions at top but compensated by the fact it is a very large cut example. These primitive stamps were handstamped with Cornabe & Co. chop. The value and "C P" was handwritten and signed on back. An early Chinese rarity. Only 784 were originally printed with fewer examples surviving, particularly in fine mint condition. Wei Hai Wei is

Gum crease at foot

which elevates it to elite condition for this rarity

last published in 2011

'CANDAREENS' plural

renowned as one of the greatest female stars of Classical Hollywood cinema

Prior to its introduction

Black was finally selected since it was felt it sharpened the contrast and accentuated the darker parts of the engraving

The first recorded use of these franks is on a a cover to London date stamped 4 January 1869

are very scarce and highly sought after by avid collectors

Water resistance: 4000 feet / 1220m

Very rare and condition can genuinely be described as "PERFECT"

Great Britain 1902 2s6d Lilac (O)