This rare and historically significant stamp originates from the French Post Offices in China, issued in 1907 as part of the definitive series featuring allegorical motifs of Liberty designed by Louis-Eugène Mouchon. Originally denominated 25 centimes in blue, the stamp was surcharged with a new value of 10 cents in black to meet local postal rates, bearing both Western and Chinese numerals. Printed typographically on unwatermarked paper and perforated 14 x 13½, this issue reflects the cultural and economic presence of France in China at the beginning of the 20th century, when foreign powers operated their own postal systems within treaty ports. The allegorical figure holding the "Droits de l'Homme" tablet symbolizes justice and enlightenment, aligning with the French republican ideals, while the overprint adapts the stamp for practical use in an international colonial context. Such issues are sought after for their fusion of European design and local adaptation, offering insight into the geopolitical complexities of the period. Catalogued under Michel FR-CH 35I, Yvert et Tellier FR-CH 79, Stanley Gibbons FR-CH 80, and Scott FR-CH 61, this stamp remains an important piece for collectors of French colonial and treaty port philately. Estimate "$120 – 180". Condition: Used, with clear surcharge and legible cancellation, some toning and hinge remnants on reverse consistent with age.