China 1912 Commemorating the Revolution Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, SG242/53.
A fine quality mint set other than a few gum bends which are fairly inconsequential and very fresh with large part original gum.
One of the most important commemorative sets of stamps from China marking the formation of the Republic of China.
Sun Yat-sen (12 November 1866 - 12 March 1925) was a Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of China. He’s called the "Father of the Nation".
These commemorative stamps honour his instrumental role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution of 1911. The revolution led to the removal of China's last imperial dynasty and established the Republic of China.
SG catalogue value: £2,750
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