uncommon1900-1945

Republic of China Sun Yat-sen $50.00 Overprint

Name: Republic of China Sun Yat-sen $50.00 Overprint
Brand: Republic of China
Availability: InStock

Republic of China · 1941 · $50.00

The stamp features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, in an oval frame. It has a large '$50.00' overprint in red on the original design.

This stamp, issued during World War II (Sino-Japanese War), reflects the economic instability and inflation in China, necessitating high-value overprints on existing definitive issues. The portrait of Sun Yat-sen was a common motif for Chinese definitive stamps of the era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait historical-figure definitive overprint

Image: Government of China · 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.