Lot of illustrated, canceled stamps from Asia: Vietnam, Taiwan, China, thematic

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot brings together a varied collection of Asian postage stamps, primarily from Vietnam, Taiwan (Republic of China), and mainland China, as seen in the photo. The stamps are presented on a black board, displaying their illustrated fronts. They feature a wide variety of motifs: historical portraits, sports scenes, animals, airplanes, national symbols, as well as representations of political and cultural figures.

The colors are vibrant and varied, ranging from bright red to blue, orange, green, and yellow, with shades sometimes pastel or more subdued depending on the subject. Several stamps bear inscriptions in Latin and Asian characters (traditional and simplified Chinese, Vietnamese), some mentioning commemorative dates or clearly legible face values, such as "12 xu", "2000 đ", "6", "7", "8", "10", "1000", "100", "500", or "20".

The lot includes canceled stamps (cancellation marks visible on most specimens), which attests to their postal use. Some stamps feature sports themes (weightlifting, rowing), others illustrate animals (bird, rabbit), daily life scenes, or historical events. Several Taiwanese stamps display the national flag, while others show airplanes or infrastructure, as well as portraits of Asian personalities.

Most of the visible stamps are rectangular, with a few in square or elongated vertical formats. The perforated margins are clearly visible. The illustrations are often accompanied by explanatory texts or commemorative mentions, such as "VIET NAM DAN CHU CONG HOA", "REPUBLIC OF CHINA", or inscriptions in Mandarin. The graphic style varies from historical realism to stylized illustration, typical of 20th-century Asian postal productions.

The stamps are generally well-preserved on the front, with some signs of wear or handling visible on certain pieces (slight creases, marked corners, localized wear). No major defects are observed on the visible side. The colors remain vibrant and the motifs legible.

Condition

Used lot, sold as is. Cancellation marks and slight signs of use visible on several stamps (see photo).

Did you know? Vietnam, like Taiwan and China, produced many commemorative stamps in the 20th century to celebrate historical events, national figures, or technical advances. The graphic design of Vietnamese stamps from the 1960s-1980s is recognized for its committed illustrative style, often used for political or social communication purposes.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in philately and vintage items.

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