China 1897 1c-3c Red Revenue, SG88/90

China 1897 1c-3c Red Revenue, SG88/90China 1897 (Jan) 1c on 3c deep red, 2c on 3c deep red and 4c on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", SG88 90. A fine used set, each cancelled by part Customs circular date stamp or Dollar Chop. 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

I consider her one of the most loyal and trustworthy people who supported us in the critical moments of our struggle

Queen Anne (1665-1714) reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714

His reign saw an expansion of the British Empire

Diademed head of Venus right / CAESAR

An attractive handwritten envelope signed by Charles Dickens

considerable amounts of original mint lustre

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Accompanied with a 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate of Authenticity

covering the full set of twelve numbers

Accompanied by a large portrait photo of the British Prime Minister

She served as a companion to her mother Princess Charlotte until her death in 1818

Unfolded for display purposes