Northwest China – Rare Regional Stamps

During the transition to the People’s Republic of China, Northwest China issued various local and military stamps, often under difficult wartime and revolutionary conditions.

Postal History of a Transitional Region

These stamps were typically used in Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi and Xinjiang, with overprints and limited circulations. They reflect the regional autonomy of post-war China.

Northwest Chinese stamps are highly collectible due to their scarcity and connection to the founding of the PRC.