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An authentic Republic of China (Taiwan) First Day Cover issued on 1 July 1965 to commemorate the 10th Fisherman\'s Day (第十屆漁民節紀念), featuring the complete set of four colorful marine fish definitive stamps.
Philatelic Details
Country: Republic of China (Taiwan).
Issue: 10th Fisherman\'s Day Commemorative Issue.
Date of Issue: 1 July 1965 (ROC Year 54).
Catalog Numbers: Scott #1448–1451 (Complete Set of 4).
Stamp Designs:
80c: Japanese Butterfish (Psenopsis anomala)
$1.00: Red Sea Bream (Pagrosomus major)
$2.00: Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
$3.20: Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii)
Postmarks: Official English/Chinese circular date stamp (TAIPEI / TAIWAN / CHINA / 1.VII.65) tying the stamps, complemented by the official commemorative pictorial cancel in violet depicting a fishing vessel at the lower right.
Cachet: Printed stylized red and green marine fish illustration with traditional Chinese commemorative text.
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Envelope remains clean, unaddressed, and crisp with vibrant stamp colors.
Please inspect the photos for complete condition and postmark clarity.
