Lot
4123 (
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Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon (Modern Numerals, "CANDAREENS" Plural), 4ca yellow brown on toned wove paper, Printing 68, with both no period after "Candareens" and broken "N" in "Candareens" varieties, without gum as issued, large balanced margins, rich brilliant color and a clear crisp impression, Extremely Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4CA LARGE DRAGON FROM THE SIXTY EIGHTH PRINTING.