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Surcharged stamps for the 5th Anniversary of the Nanking Government
uncommon1900-1945

Surcharged stamps for the 5th Anniversary of the Nanking Government

China (Japanese Occupation, Nanking Government) · 1945 · Various (5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢)

A set of four Chinese definitive stamps, likely featuring Sun Yat-sen, surcharged with new denominations and Chinese characters commemorating the 5th anniversary of the Nanking Government.

These stamps were issued by the Japanese-backed Wang Jingwei regime in Nanking, China, during World War II. They commemorate the fifth anniversary of this collaborationist government, reflecting a complex and controversial period of Chinese history under Japanese occupation.

Catalog Numbers

yt94-97

Image: The Reorganised National Government of China (Wang Jingwei Regime). · 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.