common1900-1945

China, Republic - Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Martyrs Issue

Name: China, Republic - Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Martyrs Issue
Brand: China

China · 1941 · 16c

This stamp features a central portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. He is flanked by portraits of two revolutionary martyrs, Ch'en Ying-shih and Sung Chiao-jen. The design is rendered in a single color, typical for definitive issues of this period.

Issued during the Second Sino-Japanese War, this definitive series honored key figures of the 1911 revolution that established the Republic. The stamps were printed in New York by the American Bank Note Company due to wartime conditions in China.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portraits politicians revolutionaries historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott473

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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

$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.