China 1897 Large surcharge $1 on 3c deep red, fresh part original gum. SG91China 1897 Large surcharge $1 on 3c deep red, SG91. A fresh quality example with 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 Imperial Customs. A quantity of 600,000 of the