uncommon1945-1980

Taiwan Surcharged Stamp - Sun Yat-sen Portrait (Hong Kong Print)

Name: Taiwan Surcharged Stamp - Sun Yat-sen Portrait (Hong Kong Print)
Brand: Taiwan

Taiwan · 1949 · 2 Yuan

The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, facing left, within an oval frame. It is surcharged at the top with '限臺灣貼用' (for use in Taiwan only) and '改值' (surcharged), indicating its new denomination of '貳圓' (Two Yuan) at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by the Republic of China government after its retreat to Taiwan in 1949. It represents the transitional period when existing stamp stocks, including those printed in Hong Kong, were surcharged for local use in Taiwan due to currency changes and supply issues following the Chinese Civil War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait history revolutionary definitive surcharge

Catalog Numbers

scott877

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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