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uncommon1900-1945
Karabu and Plough 10 sen, Japanese Occupation of Sumatra
Japanese Occupation of Sumatra · 1944 · 10 sen
The stamp depicts a water buffalo (karabu) pulling a plough in a field. It includes the denomination '10 SEN' and Japanese characters for 'Great Japan Post' and 'Sumatra'.
This stamp was issued by the Japanese occupation forces in Sumatra during World War II, reflecting their administrative control and the local agricultural economy.
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Image: Japan Army · 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.
