This 7 cent stamp from the 1909 commemorative issue honoring Emperor Hsuan Tung features a stylized depiction of the Temple of Heaven, a structure of profound cultural and historical significance in imperial China. Issued on September 8, 1909, this stamp was part of a short-lived series printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd in London using gravure printing. It was produced in brown purple and orange tones on unwatermarked paper with variable perforation and was valid for use until April 1, 1914. Representing themes of architecture, sovereignty, and imperial reverence, the stamp is cataloged as Michel CN-IM 81, Scott CN-IM 133, Yvert et Tellier CN-IM 82, Stanley Gibbons CN-IM 167, and China Stamp Society CN-IM 150. Condition: Mint hinged with original gum, vivid colors and fine centering. Estimate "$85 – 110".