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1898 Overprint Postal Stationery

In 1898, this set of postal stationery was issued featuring a “China” overprint, in either 45° or 56° types. Unlike the stamps which feature these same overprints, the postal stationery cards are typically cataloged as a single set containing both overprint types.

Numerous minor variations can be found, including various watermarks on those with watermarks, varying missing points in the address lines, and numerous printing dates and suffix letters.

These cards can be distinguished from the 1899 Overprints

through minor design changes. The 1899 issues lack a watermark on 1898 watermarked issues, and the 1899 issues use printing dates without letter suffixes.

1898 Overprint Postal Stationery

In 1898, this set of postal stationery was issued featuring a “China” overprint, in either 45° or 56° types. Unlike the stamps which feature these same overprints, the postal stationery cards are typically cataloged as a single set containing both overprint types.

Numerous minor variations can be found, including various watermarks on those with watermarks, varying missing points in the address lines, and numerous printing dates and suffix letters.

These cards can be distinguished from the 1899 Overprints

through minor design changes. The 1899 issues lack a watermark on 1898 watermarked issues, and the 1899 issues use printing dates without letter suffixes.