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China 1941 Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint Large Characters

Name: China 1941 Sun Yat-sen Guangdong Overprint Large Characters
Brand: China

China · 1941 · 2 Cents on 20 Cents

A definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, overprinted in large Chinese characters for use in Guangdong province. The original 20 Cents denomination was surcharged to 2 Cents.

Issued during the Sino-Japanese War, these regional overprints addressed local postal needs and currency fluctuations in areas under Chinese control, reflecting the fragmented administration of the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

historical-figure portrait overprint wartime-issue

Catalog Numbers

scott469

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.