China 1897 (Mar) 30c on 24ca rose-carmine large figure surcharge on "60th Anniversary of the Dowager Empress" (first printing), SG56.

A very fine and fresh, well centred example with large part original gum.

The Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by China. They were issued to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of China.

SG Catalogue Value: £3,000.