China 1897 (Jan) 2c on 3c deep red, SG89 Zambia stamps inventor and prize-winning author

inventor and prize-winning author

emblematic wreath surrounding of roses

Spencer Compton

complete sheet of 10 (5x2)

China 1897 (Jan) 2c on 3c deep red, SG89 Zambia stamps inventor and prize-winning authorChina 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