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1865, QV 96 C. olive-bistre, wmkd. Crown CC, mint with remainders of gum. Two minor faults: a 2mm thin and 1mm paper abrasion, otherwise a nice unrepaired example. This is number #39 in the list of extant 48 unused copies of this stamp. In unused condition, this is the scarcest stamp of Hong Kong and a major rarity of the British Commonwealth in general. Ex Alan Chu, Michel cat. 100.000.-. Catalog Price 40000,00