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Treasures of the Cultural Revolution
January 30-31, 2010
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China (People's Republic), 1968 large format "Whole Country is Red" prepared for use but not issued 8f. Map of China, Workers, Peasants and Soldiers prepared to celebrate the "Great Victory of Cultural Revolution" multicoloured, radiant colours on brilliant white paper, unmounted mint with full original white gum, neat vertical crease just passing through worker's right arm, blue colour of overalls and red of frame touched in along crease, a very fine example of this celebrated rarity. Yang W83.
Estimate HK$ 3,500,000 - 4,500,000
ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC AND ONE OF THE TREASURES OF THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION.
Although this stamp was to be issued to celebrate the victory of the Cultural Revolution, it is thought that it was rejected because the format was too large. |
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Realized HK$ 3,000,000 |
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