Sun Yat-sen, Founding Father of the Republic of China

Republic of China (Taiwan) · 1945 · 20¢

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father and first provisional president of the Republic of China. The design is framed by traditional Chinese decorative patterns, with the denomination '20' in the lower corners and the country's name at the top. The stamp is printed in a single dark blue color, characteristic of many definitive issues of the era.

Issued in 1945, this stamp was part of a series released shortly after the end of World War II and the transfer of Taiwan from Japanese to Republic of China control. Sun Yat-sen is a revered figure in both mainland China and Taiwan, symbolizing Chinese nationalism.