uncommon1900-1945

China 1941 Sun Yat-sen $50.00 Overprint

Name: China 1941 Sun Yat-sen $50.00 Overprint
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1941 · $50.00

A green definitive stamp of China featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, surcharged with a new denomination of $50.00.

Issued during World War II and the Chinese Civil War, this overprint reflects the hyperinflation and economic instability in China, necessitating the revaluation of existing postal stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait definitive overprint inflation

Image: Government of China · 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.