uncommon1900-1945

Republic of China 1912 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Commemorative Issue

Name: Republic of China 1912 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Commemorative Issue
Brand: Republic of China

Republic of China · 1912 · 1 Dollar

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the provisional first president and founding father of the Republic of China. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination '壹圓' (One Dollar) at the bottom and '中華民國' (Republic of China) at the top. This issue was one of the first sets released by the new republic to replace the stamps of the former Chinese Empire.

Issued shortly after the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, which overthrew the Qing dynasty, this stamp symbolizes the establishment of the Republic of China and honors its pivotal leader, Sun Yat-sen.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portraits heads-of-state politicians revolutionaries founding-fathers

Catalog Numbers

sg258

scott198

michel136

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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