common1945-1980

Sun Yat-sen and the Republic of China

Name: Sun Yat-sen and the Republic of China
Brand: United States

United States · 1961 · 4¢

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China. The design features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president, superimposed over a map of China. To the right are the national symbols of the Republic of China and the United States, representing friendship between the two nations.

Issued during the Cold War, this stamp honored the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as the legitimate government of China, a key US ally at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

politics anniversaries flags maps people

Catalog Numbers

scott1188

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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