China Chinese Empire (1878-1949) 1897 Red Revenues
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30354
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chan 89
1897 Red Revenues. 1897 4c on 3c, very well centred, mint o.g., a fresh and superb example; (Scott 82, $1,650). (Image)
Opening EUR 320.00
Sold...EUR 480.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30355
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chan R1
1897 Red Revenue 3c crimson-red, surcharge omitted, perf. 14:14 1/2, in a rich shade and particularly well centred, mounted mint. This stamp possesses an outstanding freshness which few others achieve, one of the great rarities of China and an Asian showpiece of the highest calibre.
Note: In 1896 approval was granted to introduce revenue stamps. This met severe objection by the public however and revenues stocks already received from the printers were put into storage. Around the same time, the new Imperial Post office decided to introduce the services of parcels and postal remittances which required high-value stamps. The unreleased and high-quality Red Revenues were well suited for taking high value surcharges. (Image)
