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uncommon1900-1945
Malaya Japanese Occupation 4 Cents Tin Dredge
Malaya · 1943 · 4 cents
The stamp features a tin dredge, a large vessel used for extracting tin from riverbeds, with 'MALAYA' and '4 CENTS' inscribed.
This stamp was issued by the Japanese administration during their occupation of Malaya in World War II, replacing the previous British colonial issues and reflecting the region's key industry.
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Image: Japan Military · 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.
