Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Martyrs Issue
Taiwan (Republic of China) · 1947 · 2000 Dollars
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. The design is framed by an ornate border, with the denomination prominently displayed at the bottom. This issue is often referred to as the 'Martyrs' issue due to the portraits of revolutionary martyrs featured on other values in the series.
Issued in 1947, this stamp was part of a series released during a period of intense civil war and hyperinflation in China, just before the government of the Republic of China relocated to Taiwan in 1949.
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Engraved
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