Manchurian Local Overprints 1945 - 1947

Modern

Russian

Other Names

  Харби́н

Kharbin

Pinkiang (Map)

A very clear red or black four character overprint reading 中華民國 Chinese Republic. Look for the two short lines at the base of the top right hand "chung" character.

Dr Sun Yat Sen on Newsprint  issue overprinted "Restricted for use in the North East". Issued by the Chinese Directorate of Posts for the North East.

One of the first cigarette manufacturers in China, A. Lopato & Sons of Harbin was established in 1898. The company was acquired by British American Tobacco in 1913 and in 1952 the Chinese took control of all British American Tobacco businesses in China. They were the makers of Sower and Lion cigarettes together with other brand names.

     2Y on 20Y

4Y on 50Y

Dr Sun Yat Sen on Newsprint only.

Double Tenth Commemoration chop on North East provincial issue stamps overprinted "Restricted for use in the North East". Issued by the Chinese Directorate of Posts for the North East.

As above - Spock Ear Error.

As above - Bruised Forehead Error.

         50f on 5Y

1Y on 10Y

          2Y on 20Y

4Y on 50Y

Dr Sun Yat Sen on Newsprint only.

Victory Commemoration chop on North East provincial issue stamps overprinted "Restricted for use in the North East". Issued by the Chinese Directorate of Posts for the North East.

Mirror Offset of the 50f on 5f

A series of  "Anniversary of the Restoration" surcharges, above is the full set. It is interesting to note that Western numerals appear in this issue.

Mirror Offset of the 50f on 2f

These stamps have been identified by using Volume II of the Stamp Catalogue of China by Shui-Hon Chan and the four booklet guide The Local Overprinted Stamps of Manchuria 1945-7 by Allen D Kerr (published 1978 and now out of print). Both works are essential for anyone delving seriously into this subject.