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Manchukuo - Fall of Singapore Commemorative Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

Manchukuo - Fall of Singapore Commemorative Overprint

Manchukuo · 1942 · 4 Fen

This stamp from Manchukuo commemorates the Japanese capture of Singapore during World War II. It is an overprint on a regular issue stamp, featuring additional Chinese characters and the Manchukuo year.

Issued by the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, this stamp served as a piece of propaganda to celebrate a significant Japanese military victory in Southeast Asia, reflecting the geopolitical landscape of East Asia during WWII.

Catalog Numbers

sg202
scott202
michel202

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.