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Shangda Post Year of the Dog Miniature Sheet 1993
very rare1980-2010

Shangda Post Year of the Dog Miniature Sheet 1993

Taiwan · 1993 · 50元

This miniature sheet features eight individual stamps, each depicting a different breed of dog, such as a poodle, German shepherd, and beagle, set against a light background. The sheet also includes decorative elements and text in Chinese, commemorating the Year of the Dog.

This stamp represents a globally rare example of a private postal service issue from Taiwan, released by 'Shangda Post' to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dog in 1993. Its existence highlights the occasional emergence of non-governmental postal entities.

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

$10,680
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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