Historic Chinese Qing Dynasty Stamp Issues
China · 1878 ·
These historic stamps represent the early postal history of China during the Qing Dynasty. They are among the first official postage stamps issued by the imperial government, often featuring iconic designs such as dragons or imperial symbols.
The issuance of these stamps marked the establishment of a modern national postal service in China, replacing traditional courier systems and foreign post offices operating within the country.
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