Japanese Occupation in Honan Stamps
Japanese Occupation in Honan refers to a specific period of postal administration within the Henan province of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. This area, located in East Asia, saw the issuance of provisional stamps under the authority of the Imperial Japanese Army.
- Issued stamps
- 1941–1942
- Region
- Asia, East Asia
- Currency
- CNY
- Languages
- Japanese, Chinese
- Issuer type
- Occupation postal administration
- Part of
- Japan
History and background
These issues often featured overprints or surcharges on existing Chinese postal stationery, reflecting the temporary military control rather than a permanent colonial administration. The language on these stamps is predominantly Japanese characters alongside Chinese, marking a distinct, albeit brief, chapter in the region's postal history before the eventual return to Chinese control.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify them
- Look for Japanese characters (usually '大日本郵便' - 'Dai Nippon Yubin' or similar) overprinted on Chinese stamps.
- Examine the base stamp for its original Chinese design and denomination.
- Note the presence of new surcharged values, often in Japanese currency or local equivalents.
- Pay attention to the specific type and color of the overprint, as variations exist.
Popular series
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Provisional Overprints on Chinese Stamps
1941-1942
Chinese stamps overprinted with Japanese characters and sometimes new values, reflecting the temporary military administration.
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Surcharged Issues
1941-1942
Existing Chinese stamps with new postal values surcharged by the Japanese occupation forces.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $5–$50
- Scarce stamps
- $100–$1,000+
Values vary significantly based on the base stamp, the specific overprint/surcharge, condition, and rarity of the combination. Unused examples are generally more valuable than used ones, especially if they are well-centered and free of faults. Errors or varieties in the overprint can command premium prices.
Catalogs. Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps
Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps are provisional postal issues used in the Henan (Honan) province of China during the Japanese occupation in World War II (1941-1942). These were typically Chinese stamps overprinted or surcharged by the Imperial Japanese Army.
The value of Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps can range from a few dollars for common issues to hundreds or even thousands for rare varieties, errors, or specific combinations of base stamps and overprints. Condition plays a significant role in their market value.
You can identify Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps by looking for Japanese characters overprinted on existing Chinese stamps, often with new surcharged values. The overprints typically signify the Japanese postal administration. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Japanese Occupation in Honan stamps are listed in major philatelic catalogs such as Scott (under China, Japanese Occupation issues), Michel, and Stanley Gibbons (often within their China sections or specialized occupation issues).
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