This lithographed 1 mace stamp block from the 1894 Treaty Port issue of Ichang showcases a stylized parrot perched beside Chinese scrolls, surrounded by a geometric border and traditional characters denoting its local origin and value. Printed by Tsukiji Type Foundry Co. in green, this issue reflects the autonomous postal systems operated by treaty ports during the late Qing Dynasty. Each stamp bears a bold rectangular cancellation dated 15 June 1894, with legible inscriptions identifying usage in Ichang, a Yangtze River port that played a critical role in regional commerce. With a layout of ten stamps, this block offers both aesthetic cohesion and historical insight into the decentralized postal networks of 19th-century China. It is cataloged as Michel CN-IC 6I and Stanley Gibbons CN-IC 6. Condition: Very fine used block with strong impressions, deep color saturation, and sharp, well-aligned cancellations across the sheet. Estimate "$240 – 280".
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$240.00Price
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