Republic of China 5 Yuan Airmail Stamp, Shanghai Edition
Republic of China · 1949 · 5 Yuan
The stamp features a biplane flying over a traditional Chinese pagoda or temple, with the denomination '伍圓' (Five Yuan) at the bottom. The country name '中華民國郵政' (Republic of China Post) and '航空郵票' (Airmail Stamp) are inscribed in Chinese characters.
This stamp is part of the Republic of China's airmail series, specifically an issue from the period of the Chinese Civil War, likely a Shanghai overprint from 1949. These issues reflect the complex postal history and currency changes during that tumultuous era.
Printing Method
Engraved
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