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Ancient Post Horse Station, Taiwan
common1945-1980

Ancient Post Horse Station, Taiwan

Taiwan (Republic of China) · 1961 · 4c

This stamp depicts an ancient Chinese post horse station, a vital part of the historical postal system. The design features a traditional building with a flag, a horse tied to a post, and a rider preparing to depart, illustrating the efficiency of the ancient courier service.

Issued by the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 1961, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the history of the Chinese postal service, highlighting its long and storied past.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott1188

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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