Republic of China Postage Stamp featuring Sun Yat-sen (5 centavos)

This item is a vintage Republic of China postage stamp, likely from the Sun Yat-sen issue series, depicting the profile of Sun Yat-sen within a circular frame. The stamp's primary color is green, with intricate detailing in a darker shade or through shading techniques. The design features classical architectural elements, including columns and a decorative border, surrounding the central portrait. At the top center, above the portrait, a sun emblem is visible, characteristic of the Republic of China iconography. The denomination '5' is prominently displayed in the bottom left corner, and the character for '分' (fen or centavos) appears in the top left, alongside '伍' (wu - five in Chinese) in the upper right, indicating its value. Chinese characters are inscribed at the bottom reading '中華民國郵政' (Chung-hwa Min-kuo Yu-cheng), which translates to 'Republic of China Post'. The stamp is postmarked, indicating it has been used. The cancellation mark is black and appears to be a roller or bar type postmark, obscuring a significant portion of the portrait and some of the inscriptions. The edges of the stamp show perforations, suggesting it was torn from a sheet. Visible condition issues include the heavy cancellation mark, which, while obscuring details, confirms its use. The paper appears to be in relatively stable condition, with no obvious tears or folds beyond the perforations. The colors seem consistent with age, without significant fading apparent from the image. This stamp represents a period in Chinese history and showcases the foundational leader of the Republic of China.