China 1897 2ca dull yellow-green 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress Second Printing, SG26 Saudi Arabia stamps set of 9 to 24ca

set of 9 to 24ca deep rose-red

A very fine unused bottom marginal imperforate example printed in carmine-red

Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (2007)

China Taiwan 1946-48 $100 on $20 scarlet

hung over a piano

China 1897 2ca dull yellow-green 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress Second Printing, SG26 Saudi Arabia stamps set of 9 to 24caChina 1897, SG26 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress (Unissued Second Printing from new stones, thin whiter paper) A rare and desirable unused example of the 1897 2ca dull yellow green issue commemorating the 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress. From the unissued second printing Fresh appearance with no gum, as often found A good representative example of this elusive issue The Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued