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uncommon1900-1945
China Sun Yat-sen 20 Fen Guangdong Overprint
China · 1941 · 20 fen
The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen in an oval frame, with Chinese characters for 'Republic of China Post' and the denomination '20 fen'. An overprint in Chinese characters, likely indicating 'Guangdong', is present at the bottom.
This stamp, featuring Sun Yat-sen, was issued during a period of significant political and military upheaval in China. The 'Guangdong' overprint likely indicates a specific regional postal administration or a temporary measure during the Sino-Japanese War or Chinese Civil War.
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Image: Government of China · License: Public domain
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