Lincoln and Sun Yat-Sen Joint Issue
United States · 1942 · 5¢
The stamp features portraits of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Chinese President Sun Yat-Sen, with a Chinese inscription and text symbolizing freedom and democracy.
Issued during World War II, this stamp symbolized the alliance and shared democratic ideals between the United States and China, promoting unity against common adversaries.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/127906254@N06">National Museum of the U.S. Navy</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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