China 1897 (May) Dowager Empress third printing SG78d

China 1897 (May) Dowager Empress third printing SG78dChina 1897 (May) large figure surcharge, 'spaced 1 1 2mm', on Dowager Empress third printing, 1 2c on 3ca dull yellow, variety surcharge spaced only 1 2mm. Fine used by a part dollar chop in blue. 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. This stamp is a very rare variety of this popular stamp issue,

tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation

ascended to the Scottish throne in 1542 following the sudden death of her father

Shows a fine circular date stamp for "MY 6 1840"

the 2012 PGA Championship

The parts are beautifully presented in a custom-made oak case (17 x 12½ x 6 inches) with explanatory plaque

As one of the originators of rock and roll

neatly cancelled by a part Scottish numeral "59" also showing error of watermark three roses and a shamrock

This rare candid photo of Grandma Moses

The Krankies

The Queen's dementia was so great that she feared that she was going to be tortured or robbed during her movement by her servants

5 x 11 inches)

A wonderful piece in superb condition