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493 A die proof of the Hall of Classics on thin wove paper, size: 104 x 110mm, with die engraving in red showing the center of the Hall of Classics, very fine condition. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000 494 An ‘Entrance To Temple’ black colour die proof on small size hard paper, 55 x 65mm. A few toned spots. Unusual. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 2,000

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495 Two die proofs of the second Peking print Hall of Classics in black with number ‘1156’ size: 40 x 44mm, and $1 outer frame in brown with value with number ‘240’ size: 41 x 42.50mm, both engraved on thin native paper, very rare and excellent condition. Photo HK$ 80,000 - 90,000 496

1914 First Peking print, Reaper 20c brown red die proof, printed on thin paper, handstamped ‘Specimen’ in violet, mounted on thick white card size: 50 x 70mm, very fine and rare. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2005. Photo HK$ 20,000 - 25,000 497 1914 Peking 1st print Junk,1/2c to $5 short set of 16, less 1 1/2c,13c, 50c, $1 mint and minor dry gum. Chan 227-228, 230-237, 239-243,245-246. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,500

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