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Republic of China Overprint on Manchukuo 1944 Mountains 5 Fen
uncommon1945-1980

Republic of China Overprint on Manchukuo 1944 Mountains 5 Fen

Republic of China · 1946 · 5 Fen

A 5 Fen stamp from Manchukuo depicting a mountain landscape, overprinted in red with four Chinese characters signifying 'Republic of China'.

This stamp represents the transition of power in Manchuria after the collapse of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo at the end of World War II, with the Nationalist Government of the Republic of China reasserting control.

Image: Post of Manchukuo · License: Public domain

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