Issued in 1943 by the provincial authorities of Sinkiang (modern Xinjiang), this complete set of 8 definitive stamps features Dr. Sun Yat-sen and bears the vertical black overprint “限新疆省貼用” (For use in Sinkiang Province only), reflecting the region’s semi-autonomous postal administration during wartime decentralization. The set ranges in denomination from $4 to $50 and was printed at the Paicheng Printing Press. Typography on unwatermarked paper, the stamps measure 23 x 27 mm and are perforated 12½.
Catalogued as Scott SI180–SI187, Michel CN-IM-SI 190–197A, Yvert 136–143(A), Stanley Gibbons 248–255, and China Stamp Society CN-IM SK246–253, this issue represents both political symbolism and logistical necessity in one of China’s most remote and diverse regions. Each stamp portrays Dr. Sun in differing color schemes, highlighting the enduring reverence for the revolutionary leader.
This used set shows clear provincial cancellations, with legible strikes and moderate usage wear. Some stamps have hinge remnants or minor thinning visible on the reverse, and one has slight perf faults, but the visual appeal remains strong. A key provincial set for collectors of wartime China and local overprints. Estimate "$140 – 170"