China 1949, mint never hinged block of four featuring the red surcharge of 2 Chinese dollars on the original $50 blue transport tax stamp, repurposed as a definitive during the Gold Yuan inflationary period. Printed by Dah Tung in Shanghai using lithography, the design showcases key symbols of national infrastructure—aircraft, locomotive, and passenger ship—representing transport and modernization. Issued without gum, with variable perforations, each stamp measures 25 x 22 mm. This emergency fiscal issue reflects economic crisis-era adaptation of revenue stamps for postal use.
Catalogued as Scott IM 915a, Michel CN-IM 986I, Yvert et Tellier CN-IM 749, Stanley Gibbons CN-IM 1127, and China Stamp Society CN-IM 1309. This block is clean, sharp, and well-centered with strong surcharges and vibrant blue color. Estimate "$110 – 140"