China 1897 large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, SG91 Bechuanaland stamps Scarce cancellations of Gibraltar stamps

Scarce cancellations of Gibraltar stamps used in Morocco

A stunning stamp issue and particularly rare in this quality

Great Britain 1848 10d brown embossed

but lovely fresh colour and a very attractive example

China 1897 large surcharges $1 on 3c deep red, SG91 Bechuanaland stamps Scarce cancellations of Gibraltar stampsChina 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