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uncommon1900-1945
Manchukuo Third Regular Issue - Pagoda
Manchukuo · 1934 · 11 fen
The stamp features a central design of a traditional East Asian pagoda, flanked by decorative elements. The denomination '11 FEN' is clearly visible at the bottom.
Issued by Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state established in Manchuria, this stamp reflects the state's attempt to assert its cultural identity during a period of intense geopolitical conflict leading up to World War II.
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Image: The government of the Empire of Great(er) Manchuria (Manchukuo). · License: Public domain
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