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uncommon1900-1945
Japan 5 Sen Overprint for China
Japan · 1900 · 5 sen
A Japanese definitive stamp featuring a central imperial crest, with 'Great Japan Post' and '5 SEN' inscriptions, overprinted with Japanese characters for use in China.
This stamp represents Japan's postal operations within China during a period of significant foreign influence and extraterritoriality, highlighting the network of foreign post offices established in China.
Printing Method
Engraved
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.
