China 1897 1c-3c Red Revenue, SG88/90 Tanganyika stamps Backstamped by a Whitby Circular

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China 1897 1c-3c Red Revenue, SG88/90 Tanganyika stamps Backstamped by a Whitby CircularChina 1897 (Jan) 1c on 3c deep red, 2c on 3c deep red and 4c on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", SG88 90. A fine used set, each cancelled by part Customs circular date stamp or Dollar Chop. 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