uncommon1945-1980

Taiwan Unit Stamp with Sun Yat-sen Portrait

Name: Taiwan Unit Stamp with Sun Yat-sen Portrait
Brand: Taiwan (Republic of China)
Availability: InStock

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

Themes

historical-figure portrait definitive overprint

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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