Republic of China 50th Anniversary, Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek

Name: Republic of China 50th Anniversary, Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek
Brand: Taiwan (Republic of China)

Taiwan (Republic of China) · 1961 · 4c

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China. The design features portraits of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic, and President Chiang Kai-shek. Between them is the national flag, symbolizing the continuity of the Republic's ideals.

Issued in Taiwan, this stamp celebrates the 1911 Xinhai Revolution which overthrew the Qing Dynasty. It reinforces the Republic of China's claim as the legitimate government of China, following the Kuomintang's retreat to Taiwan in 1949.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

politics anniversary portraits leaders flags

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

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.