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China 1941 Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

China 1941 Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint

China · 1941 · 20 fen

The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen within an oval frame, surrounded by Chinese characters for the country name and denomination. It bears a prominent 'Guangdong' overprint in large characters, indicating a regional issue from 1941.

This stamp is part of the definitive series honoring Sun Yat-sen, the revered founding father of the Republic of China. The 'Guangdong' overprint signifies its specific use in the Guangdong province during a period of significant regional and national upheaval in China, likely related to the Sino-Japanese War or internal conflicts.

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.