China 1897 $1 on 3c deep red, ‘large’ surcharge type 20, SG91China 1897 (Jan) $1 on 3c deep red "Red Revenue", large surcharge type 20, SG91. A very fine used example by large part Shanghai Customs circular date stamp in brown. A scarce and popular Chinese Empire 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