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1c Red Revenue

Name: 1c Red Revenue
Brand: China

China · 1897 · 1c

The legendary 1c Red Revenue surcharge — one of the world's most valuable stamps.

The Red Revenue stamps were originally fiscal stamps overprinted for postal use. The small 1c surcharge variety is one of China's most valuable stamps, fetching millions at auction.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Catalog Numbers

scott78

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$192,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$115,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$64,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$32,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$12,800

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.