Lot
1161 (
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China, 1897, Large $5 on 3¢ Red Revenue, position 5, no gum, strong bright color, some hint of light toning, perf flaws at right, Fine appearance, a presentable example of this rare high value Red Revenue Surcharge Issue.Scott No. 85 $85,000.
It is reported that only 5,000 examples of this denomination where ever produced by making alterations to the type set used for the large "1 Dollar" surcharges. Most of these issues where used on Imperial Post Office remittance certificates.