China 1866 (Shanghai) 12ca terracotta 'Candareens', SG24

China 1866 (Shanghai) 12ca terracotta 'Candareens', SG24China 1866 (Shanghai) 12ca terracotta Antique Roman numerals, 'Candareens' in the plural, wove paper, SG24 (Chan: LS24). A very fine unused example with four large margins. Some splitting caused by framelines as usually seen with this colour shade. The first postage stamps issued in China were those of the Municipality of Shanghai in 1865. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 375. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email

Accompanied with a Friedl certificate of authenticity (1973) as Scott #40

which was once attached to the block of 4 in the Royal Collection

Charles has addressed and inscribed the card in black ink

used to celebrate the Bay of Pigs victory

2d in deep blue

Despite a large print run of 5 million

Nicholas' signature is an exceptional example

An unmounted mint pane of 10 with full original gum

Its stunning contrast and vibrant inking give it an eye-catching presence on any album page or exhibition display

1½pi with thin spot)

marked Registered Letter in left corner and 1 shilling rate mark for registration and Sheffield despatch circular date stamp

A difficult stamp to find in such immaculate quality