China 1897 $1 on 3c deep red, ‘large’ surcharge type 20, SG91 USA stamps These were only used until

These were only used until the following year

perforated "Darmstadt" trial printing of complete design on unwatermarked gummed paper

Plate 15 Imprimaturs

5 x 1 inches)

34 x 24 inches

China 1897 $1 on 3c deep red, ‘large’ surcharge type 20, SG91 USA stamps These were only used untilChina 1897 (Jan) $1 on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", large surcharge type 20, SG91. A very fine used example by large part Shanghai Customs circular date stamp in brown. A scarce and popular Chinese Empire stamp. In 1897, the new Qing Dynasty government took charge of the Post Office. There was an immediate need for a large quantity of stamps, especially those of high value. While waiting for the delivery of new stamps from Japan a Provisional Issue was