China 1897 large figure surcharges on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG66/68 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps Very fine example printed in

Very fine example printed in black on pale blue-green paper affixed to thin card (31 x 35mm) with manuscript "Green No

imperforate horizontal strip of 5 from top of sheet with full margins

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Very fine and most attractive

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £5

China 1897 large figure surcharges on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG66/68 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps Very fine example printed inChina 1897 (May) large figure surcharges, spaced 1. 5mm on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive yellow, SG66 68. A fine mint set with large part original gum. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 3,500. Following the creation of the Imperial Post in February 1897, the currency on Chinese postage stamps switched from Candarins to Cents. The Small Dragon stamps continued to be used with the surcharge in Cents as the Coiling Dragon issue did not