China 1948, block of sixteen mint never hinged stamps from the Gold Yuan Surcharges series, featuring the 0.5 Chinese cents denomination in clear green with Ta Yeh overprint. Issued on October 7, 1948, during the height of hyperinflation under the collapsing Nationalist regime, this definitive was printed by Dah Yeh Printing Co., Shanghai, using gravure on unwatermarked paper. Perforated line 14 and measuring 24 x 26 mm, the stamp was issued without gum, typical of emergency fiscal printings. It bears the portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, symbolizing national unity amid political and economic upheaval. Cataloged as Scott IM 821, Michel CN-IM 876a, Yvert et Tellier CN-IM 646, Stanley Gibbons CN-IM 1050, and China Stamp Society CN-IM 1281. This block is exceptionally fresh, with crisp impressions, full selvage, and uniformly strong overprints. Estimate "$120 – 150"