China 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3ca Deep Red "Red Revenue", "Large" Surcharge Type 18, SG90
A fresh and well-centred mint block of four with original gum, sharp clean overprints and vibrant colour.
A visually outstanding and exceptionally rare multiple in such fine mint condition, being the finest quality multiple of this popular issue we have ever handled.
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 of 600,000 of the 3c Revenue stamps received from England were surcharged with different values.
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