FRANCE, Offices in China, Yunnan Fou, 1903, 75c Deep Violet on Orange, Black Overprint, "Indo-Chine" Inverted (13a; Yvert 13a). Bottom left corner selvage se-tenant block of six, position 2 the error, slightly disturbed original gum which accompanying certificate notes as colonial gum, bold colors

VERY FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE MULTIPLE CONTAINING THE INVERTED "INDO-CHINE" TABLET WITH THE YUNNAN FOU OVERPRINT. ONLY THREE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED.

This is the key rarity of the French Post Office in Yunnan Fou, and this sheet-margin block containing the inverted tablet error is especially desirable. Unlike the 75c "Indo-Chine" inverted tablet from Mongtseu, which is recorded with Black and Red overprints (each unique), the error is only found with the Black Yunnan Fou overprint.

Many collectors are unaware that the inverted table error occurs on the stamps of Canton, Hoi Hao, Mongtseu, Pakhoi, and Yunnan Fou. Remarkably, the Magnolia collection contains examples of each of these major French Offices rarities, including stamps that are thought to be unique.

From the Magnolia collection. Non-error stamps signed Gilbert in pencil. With 2012 Roumet certificate. Scott $47,500.00. Yvert €44,000.

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