Hi Eric,
This is from the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines in 1943, SG J18.
Thanks Nigelc,
Just read up on this series of stamps. An odd juxtaposition of Mt. Fuji (Japan) and Mayon Volcano (Phillipines). When I first saw this, I though I recognized Mt. Fuji, but was put off by a second volcano next to it. Who knew they were photoshopping back in 1943!
My dad was in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, and was in Phillipines at one point. No idea if he ever saw Mayon Volcano.
Eric
Scott Philippines #N15 CV Mint.25 cents
I try to have these stamps both on a Philippines page and one in the Japan section titled "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere."
That issue was also overprinted for use in the Ryukyu Islands. There were four different districts with different overprints.
Found this info on the web.
"A strong typhoon swept in November 1943 in the country. A set of semi-postal stamp series was issued in December 1943, after a strong typhoon caused massive flooding in order to raise funds for the victims . Then Japanese sponsored the Philippines with overprinted “ Baha†(Flood) to raise additional revenue for the cash strapped government.The flood killed countless numbers of people and animals."
."
Eric
I should probably be able to recognize this stamp, but I can't. Almost done going through my childhood world wide collection -- this is the last mystery & appreciate anyone who can "Name that Country." Does not appear to be Japanese, but could be wrong I suppose.
Thanks,
Eric
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re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
Hi Eric,
This is from the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines in 1943, SG J18.
re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
Thanks Nigelc,
Just read up on this series of stamps. An odd juxtaposition of Mt. Fuji (Japan) and Mayon Volcano (Phillipines). When I first saw this, I though I recognized Mt. Fuji, but was put off by a second volcano next to it. Who knew they were photoshopping back in 1943!
My dad was in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, and was in Phillipines at one point. No idea if he ever saw Mayon Volcano.
Eric
re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
Scott Philippines #N15 CV Mint.25 cents
re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
I try to have these stamps both on a Philippines page and one in the Japan section titled "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere."
re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
That issue was also overprinted for use in the Ryukyu Islands. There were four different districts with different overprints.
re: Another Mystery (Japanese)
Found this info on the web.
"A strong typhoon swept in November 1943 in the country. A set of semi-postal stamp series was issued in December 1943, after a strong typhoon caused massive flooding in order to raise funds for the victims . Then Japanese sponsored the Philippines with overprinted “ Baha†(Flood) to raise additional revenue for the cash strapped government.The flood killed countless numbers of people and animals."
."
Eric