uncommon1900-1945

China 1941 Sun Yat-sen 20 Cents Guangdong Overprint

Name: China 1941 Sun Yat-sen 20 Cents Guangdong Overprint
Brand: Republic of China
Availability: InStock

Republic of China · 1941 · 20 Cents

A 20 Cents stamp from the Republic of China featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted with '廣東' (Guangdong) and '限省貼用' (for provincial use only) in large characters.

Issued during the Sino-Japanese War, this regional overprint for Guangdong province likely served to control currency or postal usage in a specific administrative area amidst wartime conditions and internal conflicts.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait political-figures definitive overprint regional-issue sino-japanese-war-era

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.