Japanese Occupation in Hopei Stamps
Japanese Occupation in Hopei refers to a specific postal administration established in northern China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. This region, part of East Asia, saw the issuance of provisional stamps by the Japanese military authorities to manage local mail services.
- Issued stamps
- 1941–1942
- Region
- Asia, East Asia
- Currency
- CNY
- Languages
- Japanese, Chinese
- Issuer type
- Occupation postal administration
- Part of
- Japan
History and background
The stamps primarily featured Japanese characters alongside Chinese, reflecting the temporary military control over the postal system in the Hebei province area. These issues are significant markers of the period between 1937 and 1945, representing a distinct phase of interrupted Chinese sovereignty.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify them
- Look for Chinese stamps (often definitives) with Japanese characters overprinted, typically indicating new values or administrative control.
- Stamps will often bear the characters for 'Hopei' or 'North China' in Japanese or Chinese.
- Check for dates within the 1941-1942 period, as this was the primary issuance window for these specific stamps.
Popular series
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Provisional Overprints
1941-1942
Chinese stamps overprinted with Japanese characters and new values for use in the occupied territories.
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Definitives of China Overprinted
1941
Existing Chinese definitive stamps surcharged or overprinted for postal use under Japanese administration.
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 specific overprint, condition, and rarity of the underlying Chinese stamp. Errors and varieties can command higher prices.
Catalogs. Japanese Occupation in Hopei 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 Hopei stamps
Japanese Occupation in Hopei stamps are provisional postal issues used in the Hebei (Hopei) province of northern China during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). These stamps were issued by Japanese military authorities to manage local mail services, often consisting of existing Chinese stamps overprinted with Japanese characters and new values.
The value of Japanese Occupation in Hopei stamps can range from a few dollars for common examples to hundreds or even thousands of dollars for rare varieties, errors, or stamps in pristine condition. Factors like the specific overprint, the underlying Chinese stamp, and historical significance influence their market price.
To identify Japanese Occupation in Hopei stamps, look for Chinese stamps that have been overprinted with Japanese characters, often indicating new denominations or the territory of 'Hopei' or 'North China'. These issues typically fall within the 1941-1942 timeframe. The Stamp Identifier app can suggest the issue from a photo; confirm the catalog number, and ask an expert about anything valuable.
Japanese Occupation in Hopei stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide detailed listings, historical context, and estimated values for these philatelic issues.
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