China 1897 set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG37/46 Southern Rhodesia stamps Focas was sent to Constantinople

Focas was sent to Constantinople as spokesman

type 10 surcharge in green

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £650

GB Specialised Catalogue No: G(1)w

R2/13-16 and fourth pane normal

China 1897 set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose-carmine Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG37/46 Southern Rhodesia stamps Focas was sent to ConstantinopleChina 1897 (Jan) set of 10 to 30c on 24ca rose carmine small figure surcharge on Dowager Empress (1st printing), SG37 46. A fine mint set with large part to fine original gum. It is rare to find this set without any evidence of gum toning. 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.