China 1897 1c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG88 Swaziland stamps upper right corner block of

upper right corner block of 4 with plate number

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An exceptionally rare trial of which only two or three examples are believed to have survived

A very scarce exhibition quality Queen Elizabeth II stamp error as a block of eight

A lovely progressive piece and a magnificent example of the most popular and visual of GB errors

China 1897 1c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG88 Swaziland stamps upper right corner block ofChina 1897 1c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG88. A fine used example by part Kiukiang 'dollar chop' in brown. A scarce and popular 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 existing stock from the Imperial Customs. A quantity of