uncommon1900-1945

China 5 Fen Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint

Name: China 5 Fen Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1941 · 5 Fen

A 5 Fen stamp from the Republic of China featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted in red with 'Guangdong' and 'For Provincial Use Only'.

Issued during the Second Sino-Japanese War, this stamp with a provincial overprint reflects the complex administrative and economic conditions in China, where stamps were sometimes restricted for use within specific regions.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait heads-of-state definitive overprint political-history

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.