China 1897 large figure surcharges on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG66/68 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps Very fine used four margin

Very fine used four margin example of the "Penny Black"

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China 1897 large figure surcharges on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive-yellow, SG66/68 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps Very fine used four marginChina 1897 (May) large figure surcharges, spaced 1. 5mm on "Small Dragons" set of 3 to 5c on 5ca olive yellow, SG66 68. A fine mint set with large part original gum. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 3,500. Following the creation of the Imperial Post in February 1897, the currency on Chinese postage stamps switched from Candarins to Cents. The Small Dragon stamps continued to be used with the surcharge in Cents as the Coiling Dragon issue did not