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uncommon1945-1980
Taiwan Unit Stamp with Sun Yat-sen Portrait
Taiwan (Republic of China) · 1949 · Unit
A definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China, with the denomination 'Unit' and an overprint 'For use in Taiwan only' in Chinese characters.
Issued by the Republic of China, this stamp was overprinted for exclusive use in Taiwan during the hyperinflationary period following the Chinese Civil War, reflecting the ROC government's relocation to the island.
Printing Method
Engraved
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