China 5 Fen Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint

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.