China 1897 large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, SG91 Bechuanaland stamps Today there are more than

Today there are more than 11

Examples of this plate cancelled in red used on cover are rare

Far above average for this attractive Queen Victoria issue and very scarce

in blocks of four

overprinted "SPECIMEN" for Universal Postal Union (UPU) distribution

China 1897 large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, SG91 Bechuanaland stamps Today there are more thanChina 1897 (Jan) "Red Revenue" large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, 'Large' surcharge type 20, SG91. A fine mint example with large part original gum. 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 made using