uncommon1900-1945

China 1941 $1000.00 Overprint on Sun Yat-sen Stamp

Name: China 1941 $1000.00 Overprint on Sun Yat-sen Stamp
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1941 · 1000 Dollars

A Chinese stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, originally denominated 60 cents, overprinted with '1000 DOLLARS' in black due to inflation.

Issued during World War II, this overprint reflects the severe inflation in China, where postal rates rapidly increased, necessitating the revaluation of existing stamp stock.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait definitive overprint inflation

Image: Government of China · 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.