China 1941 Guangdong Overprint 20 Cents Large Characters
China · 1941 · 20 Cents
A 20-cent stamp from the Republic of China, featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted with large Chinese characters for use in Guangdong province. This specific issue is identifiable by its distinctive large character overprint.
Issued during the Second Sino-Japanese War (part of WWII), these overprints were a wartime measure to adapt national stamps for local use in specific provinces like Guangdong, reflecting administrative and currency adjustments due to the conflict.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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