China 1897 1c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG88China 1897 1c on 3c deep red 'Red Revenue', SG88. A fine used example by part Kiukiang 'dollar chop' in brown. 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