common1945-1980

Taiwan Postage Due Stamp, Plum Blossom

Name: Taiwan Postage Due Stamp, Plum Blossom
Brand: Taiwan

Taiwan · 1946 · 20¢

This postage due stamp features a central design of a plum blossom, the national flower of Taiwan (Republic of China). The denomination '20' is prominently displayed within the flower, with Chinese characters indicating its value and purpose. The simple yet elegant design is typical for definitive and functional issues of the era.

Issued in 1946, this was among the first postage due stamps released after the transfer of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China at the end of World War II. It marks the beginning of the ROC's postal administration on the island.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due flowers plum-blossom

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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

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