uncommon1945-1980

South Korea First Definitive Issue: Rose of Sharon

Name: South Korea First Definitive Issue: Rose of Sharon
Brand: South Korea

South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon

This stamp is the first definitive issue of South Korea following liberation. The design features the Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa), the national flower of Korea, symbolizing the resilience and beauty of the nation. The denomination is 50 Chon, printed in a distinctive rose-carmine color.

Issued on May 1, 1946, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Korean postal history, representing the new beginning of the nation's postal service under the US Army Military Government in Korea after the end of Japanese colonial rule.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

flowers national-emblem definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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