China 1948 Air Mail Overprint on Junk Ship Stamp

China · 1948 · 5 Yuan

This Chinese air mail stamp from 1948 features a red overprint '限省貼用' (For use in provinces only) on a 1930s 5 Yuan 'Junk' series air mail stamp. The design depicts a traditional Chinese sailing vessel, a junk, against a stylized background.

Issued during the tumultuous period of the Chinese Civil War, the 'For use in provinces only' overprint reflects specific postal regulations or territorial divisions. This era was marked by significant political instability and hyperinflation, impacting postal services.