Guangdong district

Guangdong province, once romanized as Kwangtung or Canton, is in southern China on the South China Sea. 
 * Previously using the stamps of the Republic of China, in October 1938, Japanese forces invaded and occupied the region.
 * In 1941, Chinese stamps were overprinted with a small framed overprint (see below).
 * In 1942, a 4- or 5-character overprint was used.
 * In 1945, 3 different surcharges were issued.
 * Also in 1945, a single $100 on $2 postage due with a diagonal overprint was released.
 * With the surrender of Japan in August 1945, the province returned to Chinese control.



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