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Taiwan Postage Due Stamp, Plum Blossom
common1900-1945

Taiwan Postage Due Stamp, Plum Blossom

Taiwan · 1945 · 10¢

This postage due stamp features a central design of a plum blossom, the national flower of Taiwan (Republic of China). The denomination '10' is prominently displayed within the flower's center, with Chinese characters indicating its value and purpose. The design is simple, functional, and symbolic, intended to be easily recognizable for postal workers.

Issued in November 1945, this was the first postage due stamp released in Taiwan following the end of Japanese rule and the restoration of the Republic of China's administration. It marks a significant transition in the island's postal history.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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