uncommon1900-1945

Guangdong Overprint, Sun Yat-sen

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

China · 1941 · 20¢

A 20¢ Chinese stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted with 'Guangdong' and 'for provincial use only' in large characters.

Issued during the Sino-Japanese War, this provincial overprint restricted the stamp's use to Guangdong province, reflecting regional administrative controls during a period of conflict.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait overprint provincial-use

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.