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China 1948 Airmail Overprint (Great Wall)
uncommon1945-1980

China 1948 Airmail Overprint (Great Wall)

China · 1948 · 30¢

A 1948 Chinese airmail stamp featuring the Great Wall of China, originally issued in the 1930s, with a red overprint indicating 'National Currency' and 'For use in Northeast only'.

This overprinted stamp reflects the complex political and economic situation in China immediately after World War II, with specific currency and regional usage instructions for the Northeast region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Taken by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fanghong" title="User:Fanghong"> Fanghong</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.