China 1912 $1 red and flesh 'Bean Goose' Republic of China Provisional Neutrality overprint, SG189.
A fine used example by small part (NANKING) CITY circular date stamp.
A rare overprint as only 156 were originally issued, of which 96 were sold in Nanking.
Accompanied with a 2012 Experts & Consultants certificate of authenticity.
On 10 October 1911 a revolution began in Wuchang. Whilst awaiting the course of events, post offices in some cities overprinted imperial stamps with 'Provisional Neutrality'.
On 15 February 1912, Yuan Shih-kai was elected provisional president of the Chinese Republic. On 11 December 1915 he was elected Emperor, but in face of revolts he revoked the monarchy on 22 March 1916.
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