Lot
2833 
China, 1897, $5 Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs. Disturbed o.g., rich bright color, fresh and F.-V.F., a lovely example of this rare high value Red Revenue Surcharge Issue; with 2009 China Stamp Society certificate. Scott No. 85 $25,000.
It is reported that only 5,000 examples of this denomination where ever produced by making alterations to the type set used for the large "1 Dollar" surcharges. Most of these issues where used on Imperial Post Office remittance certificates.
Realized: $32,500