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Manchukuo 1935 Pu Yi Portrait
uncommon1900-1945

Manchukuo 1935 Pu Yi Portrait

Manchukuo · 1935 · 15 fen

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Emperor Pu Yi in military uniform, framed by a decorative border. The country name 'MANCHUKUO' and the denomination '15F' are inscribed at the top and bottom.

Issued by the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, this stamp depicts Emperor Pu Yi, the last Qing emperor of China, who was installed by Japan as the nominal ruler of Manchukuo, symbolizing Japanese control over the region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Post of Manchukuo; scanned January 2006 by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Stan_Shebs" title="User:Stan Shebs">User:Stan Shebs</a> · 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.