Korea 1946 First Day Cover with complete set of 4 Japanese occupation stamps overprinted “Korea.” Official Korea Stamp Club illustrated cachet with clear February 1, 1946 cancellation.

Historic early post-WWII postal issue from the U.S. Military Government period, marking the transition from Japanese colonial rule to Korean administration.   

1946 Korea FDC Japanese Overprints Complete Set 4 First Day Cover Seoul   

• Complete set of 4 overprinted Japanese stamps tied to cover

• Clear circular date stamp (Feb 1, 1946)
• Korea Stamp Club illustrated “Korea Flower” cachet
• Authentic early occupation period postal history
• Envelope shows normal age toning, no major faults

Item Description

This is a significant historical First Day Cover (FDC) issued by the Korea Stamp Club (Chosun Philatelic Club) shortly after the liberation of Korea. The cover features four Japanese definitive stamps from the wartime era, overprinted in black with Korean characters (조선우표 - Chosun Upyo) and new denominations in Chon.

Historical Note for Your Records

These are often referred to as the "Stephens Overprints" or early liberation provisionals. After the Japanese surrender in August 1945, there was a massive shortage of stamps. The U.S. Military Government authorized the overprinting of existing Japanese stamps to reflect the new Korean currency and identity. These First Day Covers were produced in limited quantities for collectors by the Korea Stamp Club and are highly sought after by specialists in Asian postal history.

Materials from the WWII & Post War AMG-FTT occupation period are highly collectible, particularly with expertise essays and proof overprints tied to early expert certification   

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire rare documented and certified AMG philatelic material.

***This and other Sheets come from a Very Large Life Long Expertly Developed Collection of AMG (Germany, Austria), FTT (Italy) and Poland material that highlight many Rare and Scarce examples of the period and history.    

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