China 1912 ‘Commemorating the Revolution’ Sun Yat-sen set of 12 to $5 slate, SG242/53.
A fine mint set with part to large part original gum. The $2 with a few short perforations, $5 with perforation tones and some others small faults. A most visually attractive set despite some minor condition flaws.
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.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £1,750.
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