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Red-crowned Crane
uncommon1900-1945

Red-crowned Crane

Manchukuo · 1940 · 4 Fen

The stamp depicts a red-crowned crane in flight, with the country name 'MANCHUKUO' and denomination '4 FEN' in Chinese characters.

Issued by Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state established in Northeast China, this stamp reflects its brief existence during the early years of World War II.

Printing Method

Lithography

Image: Post of Manchukuo · 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.