Special Cancellations of the Kwantung Leased Territory



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	Special Cancellations of the Kwantung Leased Territory
	These cancels were issued in the Kwantung Leased Territory and are all dated by using Japanese era dates. It should also be noted the some place names read from left to right instead of the usual, right to left. This is not a complete list of Kwantung cancels and many remain to be found.

	Issued 28th November 1909. This example was issued in 旅順 Lushun (Port Arthur) This cancel commemorates the completion of the monument to the loyal dead. This stands on Paiyushan in Lushun. Size 40.5mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 1st to 31st July 1919. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 和平記念 Peace Commemoration (after WW1). This cancel was available from 15 Post Offices in Kwantung and 58 other Post Offices in China. Size 39mm x 35mm. Known colours - red


	Issued 20th to 23rd April 1921. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Postal Service. This cancel was available from 15 Post Offices in Kwantung and 58 other Post Offices in China. Size 36mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 1st September 1921. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 15^th Anniversary of Kanto Chō (Government Office), also issued were two commemorative post cards in a special envelope Size 42mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued 10th August to 18th September 1925. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen Issued to promote the Dairen Industrial Fair. Size 37mm dia. Known colours - violet.	Issued 13th October 1926. This example was issued in 旅順 Lushun (Port Arthur) This may be a cancel issued by the Military as it is of very basic design. It commemorates an inspection, I assume of the army and navy in the area. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - violet


	Issued 11th to 29th November 1928. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen To celebrate the Coronation of Emperor Showa. Size 37mm dia. Known colours - red.	Issued 1st to 6thth November 1930. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 10^th Anniversary of the Dedication of Meiji Shrine. This cancel was available from 15 Post Offices in Kwantung and 66 other Post Offices in China. Size 37mm dia. Known colours - red.


	Issued 1st September 1931. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 関東廳始政廿五年記念 25^th Anniversary of Kanto Chō (Government Office) Size 42mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 23rd July to 31st August 1933. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 満州大博覧曾記念 Manchuria Exposition Commemoration. The fair site was Reclaimed land at the foot of Mt. Baiyun, Dairen. Along with the special cancel postcards in colour and black and white were issued to promote this event. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued during 1933. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 大连市催 - 満州大博覧曾記念 Organised by Dairen City - Manchuria Exposition Commemoration. This cancel was not for postal use, it is found on postcards promoting the exposition. Issue dates are unclear, they may have been issued at the showground during the exposition or beforehand on promotional cards. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - green	Issued 1st to 3rd March 1934. This example was issued in 大連 Dairen Design features; the emblem of Manchukuo and two phoenix. The characters read 满洲國大礼奉祝纪念 Manchurian Solemn Ceremony Offering Respect Commemorative, the date represents the second anniversary of the founding of Manchukuo. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued 27th May 1935. This example was issued in 旅順 Lushun (Port Arthur) Design features; a battleship and naval emblems flanked by two torpedoes. The characters read 日本海海戰三十周年記念 Commemorating the 30^th Anniversary of the Battle of the Japan Sea. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 8th Jun 1935. This example was issued in 旅順 Lushun (Port Arthur) The design features; The Army Star and Naval Anchor. The characters read 30^th anniversary of Ryojun Baiyushan ceremony of depositing the ashes of the dead. Ryojun (The Japanese name for Port Arthur). Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued 1st October 1935 This example was issued in 大連 Dairen 昭和十年國勢調査記念 Commemorating the Shōwa 10 (1935) Census (Identical cancel used throughout Japan). Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 1st to 7th June 1937. This example was issued in 大連中央 Dairen Central P.O. This is a Patriotic Aviation Week Commemorative cancel. Click here to see it on an official postcard promoting the event. This cancel has a changeable date, the Chinese day date figure can read 1, 2 (above), 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued 20th September 1940 This example was issued in 大連 Dairen Design features - A light aircraft with a laurel wreath. The characters read "Commemorating the airmail service between Dairen, Keijō (Seoul, Korea), and Osaka (Japan). Size 35mm dia. Known colours - violet	Issued 24th September 1940. This example was issued in 旅順 Lushun (Port Arthur) P.O. Design features - The Chinese symbol for long life complete with lucky bats and an auspicious cloud. The characters read "20th anniversary of the Kanto Cho (Kwantung Office) Commemorative" a set of official postcards was also issued and these can be seen here. Size 38mm dia. Known colours - violet


	Issued 18th September 1941. This example was issued in 大連中央 Dairen Central P.O. Design features - A Japanese flag and a soldiers helmet. The characters read "Manchurian Incident 10th year Commemorative" Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red	Issued 1st March 1942. This example was issued in 甘井子 Dairen Ganjingzi P.O. Design features - Flags on Japan and Manchukuo surrounded by flowers. The inscription reads 满洲建國十年纪念 Manchuria Founding 10 year Commemorative. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red


	Issued 21st June 1942. This example was issued in Pi-tzu-wo (Pikuo). 関東州防空演習記念 Kwantung area air defence exercise. Size 35mm dia. Known colours - red

	I have found the "Philatelic Gazetteer of Manchoukuo and Kwantung Leased Territory, South Manchurian Railway Zone" by George A Fisher very useful in researching the place names shown in this section. The publishers are the International Society for Japanese Philately Inc. (ISBN 0-934282-09-9)