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Republic of China 5 Yuan Airmail (Shanghai Print)
uncommon1900-1945

Republic of China 5 Yuan Airmail (Shanghai Print)

Republic of China · 1945 · 5 Yuan

The stamp features a biplane flying over a stylized landscape, with 'AIR MAIL' and '中華民國郵政' (Republic of China Post) inscriptions.

Issued in 1945 as part of the Shanghai Print Airmail series, these stamps were locally produced during a period of post-WWII reconstruction and civil unrest in China, reflecting the importance of airmail services.

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scottC26
michelL26

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