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China (Japanese Occupation) - Fall of Singapore Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

China (Japanese Occupation) - Fall of Singapore Surcharge

China (Japanese Occupation) · 1942 · 5 fen

A 5 fen Republic of China stamp, overprinted in red with Chinese characters commemorating the Fall of Singapore. The original stamp's design is partially obscured but shows Chinese text and a numeral.

Issued in February 1942 by the Japanese-controlled Wang Jingwei regime in occupied China, this stamp marks a significant Japanese victory during World War II, reflecting the propaganda efforts of the occupation government.

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Image: The Reorganised Government of the Republic 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.