Belgium 10c on 25c Leopold II Overprint for China, Unissued Specimen

Belgium · 1908 · 10 cents on 25 centimes

The stamp features a portrait of King Leopold II of Belgium, facing left, with an overprint 'CHINE' and '10 CENTS' applied diagonally. The original denomination '25 CENTIMES' is visible below the portrait.

This unissued specimen represents Belgium's attempt to establish postal services in China, likely for its concessions or interests there. The overprint reflects a change in currency or postal rates for that specific region, making it a significant philatelic rarity.