Emperor Pu Yi Portrait
Manchukuo · 1938 · 5 fen
The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Pu Yi facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '5 fen' is at the bottom.
Manchukuo was a Japanese puppet state established in Manchuria in 1932, with Pu Yi, the last Qing emperor, as its head. This stamp reflects the state's attempt to establish its own identity and sovereignty, albeit under Japanese control, during a tumultuous period leading up to World War II.
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Image: Post of Manchukuo · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
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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