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Taiwan Qing Dynasty Railway Ticket Stamp
rare1900-1945

Taiwan Qing Dynasty Railway Ticket Stamp

Taiwan (Qing Dynasty) · 1900 · 1 qian

A rectangular railway ticket stamp featuring vertical Chinese characters for 'Railway Ticket' and 'One Qian' within a decorative border, along with a serial number.

This stamp represents an early form of railway ticketing in Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, marking the establishment of the island's first railway system.

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Image: NA (Ticket Issued by Qing Empire) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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