Republic Of China Postal Stamp Sun Yat Sen With Martyrs Memorial Series 1 Fen Denomination Appraisal

Republic of China Postal Stamp, "Sun Yat-sen with Martyr's Memorial" Series, 1 Fen Denomination

The item is a postage stamp from the Republic of China, featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen framed by a wreath and an architectural structure, possibly representing the Martyr's Memorial. The primary color of the stamp is a reddish-orange or terracotta hue, printed on off-white paper with visible perforations along all four edges, indicating it was part of a larger sheet. The design is symmetrically arranged, with Chinese characters for the denomination 'Fen' (分) in the upper left and '壱' (one) in the upper right. The number '1' clearly appears in both the lower left and lower right corners, confirming the '1 Fen' denomination. At the top center, there is a circular emblem resembling the Kuomintang (KMT) sun symbol. Below the main portrait and above the lower denomination numbers, there are Chinese characters which translate to 'Republic of China Post' (中華民國郵政). The stamp exhibits signs of age and wear. There are noticeable dark smudges or ink marks, particularly over the left side of the portrait and parts of the surrounding wreath, suggesting possible cancellation or debris. The perforations appear intact but some might be slightly blunted or show minor damage. The overall condition suggests that it has been used or handled. The style indicates it dates from the period of the Republic of China, likely from the early to mid-20th century, specifically after 1928 when the Sun Yat-sen definitive series began being issued. The engraving or printing quality appears standard for the era, with fine lines defining the portrait and decorative elements.