China 1897 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG93/d/f Saudi Arabia stamps measuring 5

measuring 5

potentially in Castro’s hand

he’d jettisoned the flourish you can see under this example

Southern Rhodesia 1937 6d printer's sample in sepia

Great Britain 1912 1d bright scarlet (Varnish ink) variety

China 1897 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG93/d/f Saudi Arabia stamps measuring 5China 1897 'small' surcharge 2c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue' 2c on 3c, SG93 d f. A remarkable block of four including printing variety 'comma for stop' at upper right stamp and variety 'inverted S' at lower left stamp. A fine mint block with original gum. Well centred (for this stamp issue) and a most attractive and rare multiple of the Chinese Empire. In 1897, the new Qing Dynasty government took charge of the Post Office. There was an immediate need