High Denomination Stamp Appraisal

1950 People's Republic of China Tiananmen Square Series Postage Stamp ($10,000 Denomination)

This is a philatelic specimen representing the early postal history of the People's Republic of China, specifically from the definitive series depicting Tiananmen Square and a Huabiao (ceremonial column). The stamp is printed in a monochromatic olive-brown or bistre-brown ink on off-white paper. The design features a high-denomination value of '$10,000' in the bottom right corner, reflecting the hyperinflationary period or the old currency unit used before the 1955 revaluation. The top left corner contains Chinese characters indicating the value 'One' and 'Ten Thousand Yuan'. Below the central image of the gatehouse, another line of text reads 'China People's Post'. Physically, the stamp features standard comb perforations on all four sides. The condition assessment shows visible wear; the top right corner perforation is significantly damaged or folded, and there is a noticeable crease or slight tear in the upper margin. The central image remains relatively sharp, indicating a decent engraving depth, though the overall paper shows slight yellowing or toning consistent with a 1950s production date. There is no visible cancellation mark, suggesting a mint-unused or unmounted mint status, though the corner damage impacts the grade substantially.