uncommon1945-1980

Republic of China (Taiwan) Sun Yat-sen Portrait Surcharged Stamp, 10 Yuan

Name: Republic of China (Taiwan) Sun Yat-sen Portrait Surcharged Stamp, 10 Yuan
Brand: Republic of China (Taiwan)
Availability: InStock

Republic of China (Taiwan) · 1949 · 10圓

This stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the 'Father of the Nation' of the Republic of China. It is a surcharged stamp, overprinted with '限臺灣貼用' (Limited to Taiwan Use) and a new denomination of 10圓.

Issued during a period of hyperinflation and political upheaval, this stamp reflects the Republic of China government's relocation to Taiwan and the need to adapt existing stamp stock for specific territorial use following the Chinese Civil War.

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portrait heads-of-state political-figure surcharged regional-issue definitive

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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