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

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.