China 1932 North West Scientific Expedition set of 4, SG406/09

China 1932 North West Scientific Expedition set of 4, SG406/09China 1932 North West Scientific Expedition set of 4 to 10c deep blue in lower marginal horizontal strips of 3 with imprint and plate number, SG406 09. A fine set of marginal strips of 3, each fine used by two part Peiping circular date stamps. Most attractive and scarce, with used examples in strips of three exceptionally rare. Of the 25,000 sets printed, 20,500 were sold at $5 each to finance the expedition of Dr. Sven Hedin. The Sino Swedish

“una gran luchadora por nuestra libertad” - “a great fighter for our freedom”

79g (Schneider 570/- dies 4/1/A

GB Specialised Catalogue No: DP20 (state 1)

Blyton has written beautifully on the title page in black ink: “Rosalind Watson

with just four imprints per pane

Dated November 13

first flight Vancouver – Quesnel

Michael X (1933-1975) born Michael de Freitas

a 1972 animated musical film

Very rare and most attractive

excluding the premium value for being a much rarer block of four and of the highest condition grade

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