Republic of China Taiwan Overprint on Japanese 3 Sen Stamp

Republic of China (Taiwan) · 1945 · 3 sen

A Japanese definitive stamp, likely depicting a landscape or imperial crest, overprinted vertically in red with Chinese characters for 'Republic of China Taiwan' for temporary postal use.

This stamp was issued shortly after Japan's surrender in World War II, marking the transfer of Taiwan from Japanese colonial rule to the administration of the Republic of China. It represents a transitional period in Taiwan's postal history.