China 1897 4c on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", SG90 South West Africa stamps pellet before E at start

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Burrus was an Alsatian tobacco magnate and also a politician

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the page contains a small area of paper loss towards the bottom left corner and slight stain to the lower edge

She is best known for her marriage to John Lennon and is often unfairly vilified as the woman who broke up The Beatles

China 1897 4c on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", SG90 South West Africa stamps pellet before E at startChina 1897 (Jan) 4c on 3c deep red, 'Large' surcharge as type 19, "Red Revenue", SG90. A fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. 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