uncommon1900-1945

Greater East Asia War 1st Anniversary Overprint

Name: Greater East Asia War 1st Anniversary Overprint
Brand: Philippines (Japanese Occupation)
Availability: InStock

Philippines (Japanese Occupation) · 1942 · 5 Centavos

A Philippine 5 Centavos stamp featuring a portrait, overprinted in Japanese characters '大東亜戦争1周年記念' (Greater East Asia War 1st Anniversary).

Issued by Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines on December 8, 1942, this stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the Greater East Asia War, reflecting Japan's wartime control and propaganda.

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war occupation commemorative overprint history

Image: Japanese Army · 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.