China 1897 (Jan) 2c on 3c deep red, SG89

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China 1897 (Jan) 2c on 3c deep red, SG89China 1897 (Jan) 2c on 3c deep red, surcharge type 19, "Red Revenue", SG89. A fine used example cancelled by part Shanghai 'Dollar Chop' in brown. 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 made using existing stock from the Imperial Customs. A quantity

especially in a multiple

showing part sheet inscription and plate number "62"

An excellent example of a rare and highly sought after signature

One stamp with trivial gum blemish

the New Zealand Post Office saw an increase in mail volume to an extent which offset the loss of revenue from the lower rate

Signac worked alongside many of the greatest artists of the era

Provenance: Ex P

These King George V stamps were the first issued as Nigeria

a new constitution was implemented and internal self-government in Malta was re-established

Three of these sheets were sent to the Edmonton Post Office in North London

Accompanied with a 2003 Basel certificate of authenticity and a 2006 Brandon certificate of authenticity

Lovely fresh colour and one of the most startlingly bold examples of the black Maltese Cross cancellation I have ever seen