Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Pai Cheng Edition, Surcharged for Taiwan, 500 Yuan
Taiwan · 1949 · 500 圓
A definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, originally from the Pai Cheng edition, overprinted with 'For use in Taiwan only' and surcharged to 500 Yuan.
Issued by the Republic of China government after its relocation to Taiwan, this stamp reflects the hyperinflationary period and the specific postal requirements for use on the island during the late 1940s.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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