1901 postcard China to Brazil stamp removed MANY due marks Japanese occupation

Item Specifics

Country

China

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

? Exceptional 1901 postcard sent from Hongyang Hankow to a remote area in Brazil during the Japanese occupation of China.

The journey of this card is remarkable, both geographically and philatelically:

? **Postal Route and Markings: **

* April 15, 1901 – Hongyang Hankow
* April 19–20 – Shanghai IJPO with a clear DUE marking
* April 25 – Yokohama, Japan
* May 1901 – Arrived in Tacoma, Washington, USA with PAID ALL duplex marking
* June 9 – Rio de Janeiro with T due mark, then processed by Rio 5th A
* Forwarded to Rio Grande do Sul and finally received in S. Leopoldo on June 22 with a final T marking

? **Philatelic and historical significance:**

* Originally franked, but the stamp was removed early in transit, likely before or during handling in Shanghai.
* Multiple due (T) and postage due markings from China, Japan, the United States, and Brazil.
* The missing stamp was likely a Japanese issue overprinted for China, commonly used during the occupation.
* The removal may have had political motivations, possibly reflecting nationalist resistance to foreign occupation.

? A fascinating piece for postal historians, Open Class exhibitors, and collectors interested in the Japanese occupation of China, postal censorship, and international due mail.

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OpenPhilately (2284)

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04/08/2016

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Worldwide

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