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This appears to be a port Arthur & Dairen overprint from about 1948-49. It's somewhat similar to SG NE52, but is not listed. Can anyone read it?  |
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The stamp itself is from Manchukuo,
I believe these come with thousands of overprints.
See The local overprinted stamps of Manchuria
1945-1947
Allen Kerr
4 volumes
250 overprints of different locations
including fantasy and bogus material.
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| Edited by rod222 - 05/20/2011 06:19 am |
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rod222, you[re right. There were some 3,000 handstamped local overprints. But this stamp is of the Port Arthur & Dairen type issued in 1948/49, not the local handstamped overprints, which were issued from 1945-47.
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Have you got an image of NE 52 in your catalogue? It's very similar. |
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| Edited by jimjamtwo - 05/20/2011 07:57 am |
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The character at the bottom in brackets is 'Mu' as in Mutankiang - a river in the (old) Kirin Province.
Should have added that the rest of the overprint is simply 'Republic of China' and 'Revalued to 50 cents'. |
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| Edited by tonymacg - 05/20/2011 09:25 am |
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OK, finally overcame my natural idleness, and ran it to earth in Chan. He lists it as MOSJ.25A.2 - from Mudanjiang (or Mutankiang) in Sungkiang (or Songjiang) Province. No date, but it's one of the first two issues listed for Mutankiang. He prices the set, including a 50c on 1f brown at $US3. |
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Brilliant research, guys!
I thought the bit in brackets would be the key.
Thanks so much. |
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