China 1894 set of 9 to 24ca rose-carmine 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG16/24 Bushire stamps 5712R-001 in Rose Gold

5712R-001 in Rose Gold

Having risen to prominence during the French Revolution

Typical yellowish gum as normally seen

On 10 Downing Street headed paper John Major's tribute reads

China 1894 set of 9 to 24ca rose-carmine 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG16/24 Bushire stamps 5712R-001 in Rose GoldChina 1894 set of 9 to 24ca rose carmine 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG16 24. A fine mint set with large part to fine original gum. The Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China. They were issued to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 2,300. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534