Issued in March 1892 for use in the Shanghai Treaty Port, this 2 cent postage due stamp belongs to the Double Dragon series, an iconic design reflecting early Chinese philatelic identity. Printed in brown by lithography, the stamp features a black overprint applied to indicate postage due status. It bears the watermark of Chinese characters translating to “Ministry of Industry,” referencing the issuing authority at the time. Produced by Nissen & Parker in London, this issue was part of an effort to formalize local postal administration under treaty port governance. With its symbolic double dragon motif and detailed frame, it carries both heraldic and cultural significance, embodying late Qing reformist modernity. Perforated 12 and originally part of a password edition, this stamp stands as a key collectible from the Treaty Port era.
Estimate "$90 – 110"