This striking 1949 People’s Republic of China surcharge stamp features the classic railway–steamship design symbolizing national industrial progress during the early PRC period. Originally issued in orange-red, this example bears a bold black overprint changing the face value to 1000. The crisp, centrally placed surcharge and strong impression of the locomotive and ship motifs make it a desirable transitional-era postal piece. Surcharged issues from this time are popular among specialists due to their numerous varieties and historical significance following the establishment of the PRC. An excellent addition for collectors of early PRC overprints and transportation-themed philately.