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.