Preceding Issues Surcharged in Black - 先前的发行量在黑色附加费 4c on 4c Pale rose

Large Numerals. Numerals 2 1/2mm below Chinese characters

Country China
Denomination
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Face value of a stamp, usually printed on the stamps.
— Glossary

4c on 4c
Color
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Original catalog color of the stamp.

Pale rose
Print method
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Method of process of imprinting designs on paper.

Lithographed in Shanghai
Perforation
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Holes punched between stamps to make separating easier.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs

11 1/2-12
Watermark
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A pattern embedded in a paper during stamp producing process.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs

Unwatermarked
Issue Date
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Date inscripted on a stamp or cancellation for used stamps not necessary correspond to real date of stamp issue.
#
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Catalog number of stamp.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs