Issued in 1894 for the Kiukiang Local Post during the treaty port postal era, this 2 cent stamp was printed on imported European paper, which distinguishes it from later issues on native stock. The design is consistent with the minimalist aesthetic of early treaty port emissions, often typographically produced and locally distributed for intraport mail services. This issue belongs to a short-lived series reflecting the semi-independent postal operations prior to national standardization under the Qing Dynasty. Its muted typographic layout and modest denomination underscore its utilitarian nature in facilitating local communication. The stamp is mint hinged with clean margins and well-preserved gum, an increasingly scarce example of Kiukiang's philatelic history. Estimate "$130 – 160"