The Hong Kong 'China' Overprints

British Post Offices in China from 1917 - 1930

Revenue Stamps

Objections were made by the G.P.O. to the production of overprinting of the Hong Kong fiscals due to the potential cost and the possibility that this might be viewed as a special issue for philatelists. In August 1920, however, the Colonial Office approved the overprinting of small key type fiscals with the words "Wei Hai Wei" along with a surcharged value of "ten cents". While techically these stamps are not 'China' overprints per se, their unique and rare status demands their inclusion in this exhibit.

Revenue