Republic of China 5 Fen Sinkiang Overprint
China · 1941 · 5¢
The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, with Chinese characters for 'Republic of China Post' and '5 fen'. It has a black overprint 'For use in Sinkiang Province only'.
The stamp was issued in 1941 during the Sino-Japanese War (part of WWII). The 'For use in Sinkiang Province only' overprint indicates a specific regional postal regulation, likely due to wartime conditions or administrative changes in the remote Sinkiang province.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: Government of China · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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