Back to Catalog
uncommon1900-1945
Japanese Post Offices in China 1 Sen Stamp
Japan · 1914 · 1 sen
A 1 sen Japanese stamp featuring the Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal and text '大日本帝國郵便', overprinted for use in Japanese post offices in China.
This stamp reflects Japan's historical practice of operating its own post offices in foreign territories, particularly in China, to manage mail for its citizens and commercial interests abroad during the early 20th century.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: 大日本帝国逓信省在中国郵便局 · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
