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Inverted Sun Yat-sen Stamp
China · 1941 · 2 Cents
This stamp features an inverted portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the 'Father of the Nation' of China. It is a famous printing error where the central vignette was printed upside down.
Issued in 1941, this stamp became a legendary rarity due to the printing error, with only a single sheet of fifty known to exist and only two pairs surviving today, making it one of China's most valuable stamps.
Printing Method
Typography
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$500,000Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$300,000Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$150,000Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50,000Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$10,000Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
