International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/China, Republic Of (Taiwan)

= China (Taiwan ROC) =


 * At the end of the Civil War in mainland China, when Communist forces gained control and established the Peoples Republic of China, Nationalist forces escaped to Taiwan where they re-established the Republic of China (in exile). The first such meter was placed into use in 1949.
 * All stamps except Types A1 and PO-A3 are inscribed "REPUBLIC OF CHINA".
 * All stamps including Types A1 and PO-A3 have Chinese inscription "Taiwan zhong right.jpg ", as shown, or with characters reversed with "中" at left.
 * Many stamp types were used by both private businesses and post offices and in most cases there is no clear way to tell them apart.
 * Identification numbers found on the meter stamps are not meter numbers but location numbers.
 * The stamps are grouped according to appearance of the frank and by function:
 * A - Frank upright or square
 * B - Horizontal frank with panels or ornaments at both sides
 * C - Large horizontal frank without side panels or with ornaments at one side only
 * PO - Designs used only in post offices
 * PP - Designs used only for parcel post

GROUP A: Upright or square frank
'''A1. Pitney Bowes-GB “Automax” ''' (MV), 1962.
 * Small frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight inner border.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “POSTAGE” above M# at bottom.
 * M# in 1000 series.
 * A. Frank 22 mm wide. M#s seen 1002-1010
 * B. Frank 24 mm wide. M#s seen 1011-1018
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=00.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=00.oo

'''A2. Pitney Bowes-GB “Automax” ''' (MV).
 * Frank has thick, straight outer border with imbedded dots.
 * Chinese inscription vertical at right. “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” at bottom.
 * M# at top with “A”, “P”, “CA”, “NA”, “SA” prefix.
 * A. Inscription at bottom 2 mm tall
 * B. Small inscriptions at bottom, 1½ mm tall (M# A.1219 only) MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=00.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=000.o
 * =0.oo (M# P.001) MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]


 * a. With three dots instead of four in lower corners (A.1032)



'''A3. Pitney Bowes-GB “Automax” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight inner border.
 * Ornaments within the inner border leave small open space at center of sides.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * M# with “C”, “N”, “S” prefix or without prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=000.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=0000

'''A4. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Square frank with simulated-perforation outer border, double straight line inner border with flowers in each corner.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * M# with “C”, “N”, “S” prefix or without prefix.
 * A. Chinese country inscription with "中" at right
 * B. Chinese country inscription with "中" at left
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.0

'''A5. Satas “Baby” ''' (MV). [$25]
 * Frank 20-21 x 24-25 mm with straight-line outer border and inner border at top, bottom and left side only.
 * Panel at top contains Chinese inscription, panel at bottom with “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M#.
 * M# with “NC” or “SC” prefix.
 * A. Small TM, 23 mm
 * B. Large TM, 26 mm
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.oo

'''A6. Satas “Baby” ''' (MV). [$25]
 * Nearly identical to Type A5 except larger, 27 x 29 mm.
 * M# with “NC” prefix.
 * A. Small TM, 23 mm
 * B. Large TM, 26 mm
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.oo

'''A7. Neopost “Electronic” ''' (MV).
 * Square frank with straight borders at top and bottom and side panels made up of intricate, detailed lines and flowers.
 * Complete inner box around value figures.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * M# with “NC”, "NP", or “SC” prefix.
 * A. Chinese country inscription with "中" at right
 * B. Chinese country inscription with "中" at left
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.0



'''A8. Neopost “Electronic” ''' (MV). [$10]
 * Square frank with complete straight single-line border.
 * Flower sprigs at sides Chinese inscription at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * M# with “N” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000

GROUP B: Horizontal frank with panels or ornaments at both sides


'''B1. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight inner border.
 * Panels at sides contain ornamental line pattern that can vary from one meter to another.
 * Chinese inscription at top above “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M#.
 * Date figures raised in relation to value figures.
 * M# with “A”, “C”, “CA” and “NA” prefix.
 * A. Large frank 42-44 mm wide
 * B. Frank 36-37 mm wide
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000o



'''B2. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” ''' (MV).
 * Sides ornaments are abstract drawings.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “POSTAGE” M#/ “REPUBLIC OF CHINA” at bottom.
 * M# with “A” prefix.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.o



'''B3. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” ''' (MV).
 * Panels at sides with double inner line that do not extend to the bottom.
 * Ornamental shapes in side panels.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “POSTAGE” M#/ “REPUBLIC OF CHINA” at bottom.
 * M# with “A”, “CA”, “NA” or “SA” prefix.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000



'''B4. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” ''' (MV).
 * Very similar to Type B3 but with pine tree branches in side panels.
 * M# with “C”, “N” or “S” prefix.
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000



'''B5. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with simulated-perforation outer border and straight-line inner border.
 * Chinese inscription in ribbon at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * Springs of flowers at both sides.
 * M# with "CB", “SB” or “NB” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.0 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.00

GROUP C: Large, horizontal stamp with side panel or ornaments at one side only


'''C1. Pitney Bowes-US/-GB “5000” ''' (MV). [$25]
 * Frank with straight line border at top and bottom, sprig of flowers at left, ornamental tile design at right.
 * Chinese inscription at top above “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M#.
 * Date figures raised in relation to value figures.
 * M# N0001 only.
 * A. TM small
 * B. TM large
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.00



'''C2. Pitney Bowes-GB “6500” ''' (MV).
 * Wide frank with straight line border at top and simulated-perforation border at bottom and right.
 * Sprig of flowers at left next to TM.
 * Chinese inscription at top above “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M#.
 * Date figures raised in relation to value figures.
 * M# with “C”, “N” or “S” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000



'''C3. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” ''' (MV). [$5]
 * Large frank with open top and bottom and simulated-perforation border at right.
 * Flowering branch above pagoda between TM and value figures.
 * Chinese inscription at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and M# at bottom.
 * Date figures on same level as value figures.
 * M# with “NA” prefix.
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.00 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000.00

'''C4. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” ''' (MV).
 * As Type C3 but “REPUBLIC OF CHINA” at top.
 * Frame lines at left broken by fixed zero.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000.00

'''C5. Pitney Bowes-GB “A900” series''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type C3 but not as tall, and value figures are larger.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000.00

'''C6. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with wavy line and dots border.
 * Chinese inscription above M# at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” at bottom.
 * Flowers at both sides of the value figures.
 * M# with “C”, “N” or “S” prefix.
 * A. Frank 40-41 mm wide
 * B. Smaller frank, 35 mm wide. M# with “NO” prefix. M# 53450 only MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$20]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.00

The stamp previously cataloged as Type C7 is now Type B5.

'''C8. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with straight double-line borders and ornaments in corners.
 * Chinese inscription above M# at top, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” at bottom.
 * Flower group at left.
 * M# with “C”, “N” or “S” prefix.
 * A. Chinese country inscription with "中" at right
 * B. Chinese country inscription with "中" at left
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg

Sub-group PO-A: stamps from mechanical postage meters


'''PO-A1. Universal “MultiValue” ''' (MV). [$75]
 * Frank with simulated-perforation outer border and straight-line inner border.
 * Value figures inside inner frame. Across the top and sides are drawings of fish and ocean waves.
 * Inside frame broken at left by “$” and at right by yuan sign.
 * Chinese inscription at bottom above “REPUBLIC OF CHINA”.
 * M# at bottom left. M#s 101-105.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg



'''PO-A2. Universal “Automax” ''' (MV). [$75]
 * Similar to PO-A1 except the inner frame around the value figures is much smaller, and the whole frank is not as wide.
 * M#s 106-111.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg=00.o



'''PO-A3. Hasler “F88” ''' (MV), 1962.
 * Plain upright frank very similar to Type A1 but much larger.
 * M# 201-206.
 * A. M# 201 used by Directorate General of Posts
 * B. M#s 202-206 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg,oo

'''PO-A4. Hasler “F88” ''' (MV).
 * Upright frank with straight-line border and ornamental line design within.
 * Chinese inscription at top above “REPUBLIC OF CHINA”.
 * “POSTAGE” at bottom above M#.
 * M#s 201, 210 up.
 * A. M# 201 used by Directorate General of Posts
 * B. M#s 210 up
 * C. Chinese country inscription with "中" at left
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg,oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat hollow diamond.jpg,o

'''PO-A5. Hasler “F22” ''' (MV), 1959. [$25]
 * Special stamps used for registered mail only.
 * Frank is similar to Type PO-A4 except wider and with M# below and outside.
 * TM is rectangle with rounded corners above R# with large “No.”.
 * M#s 301-30.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat delta.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpg,o MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat delta.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpg MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat delta.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpgMeterCat 8-point starburst.jpg,o


 * a. With directional slug (in Chinese) at left of TM (shown)

Sub-group PO-B: special digital stamps from computer-based systems


'''PO-B1. Acer''' (digital), 1993.
 * Horizontal frank with TM indented in left side.
 * Chinese inscription at top above the value figures at right followed by “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE” and ID# with bar code outside the bottom frame line.
 * M# with or without dash. Printed in black.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋0.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000.oo


 * a. With R# below frank at right.



'''PO-B2. Acer''' (digital), 1993.
 * Similar to Type PO-B1 but bar code is inside the frame at the bottom rather than below the frank frame.
 * The TM is separate and does not indent the frank. Printed in black.
 * TM: SC (size of TM variable)
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋0.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋00.oo MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg≋000.oo


 * a. With R# below frank at right.

'''PO-B3. IBM''' (digital), 1993.
 * Similar in appearance to Type C2 but simulated-perforation border at top as well as bottom and right side.
 * With small barcode at bottom right below value figures.
 * Numeric code below sprig of flowers.
 * ID# with or without dash. Printed in black.
 * A. Chinese country inscription with "中" at right. Inscriptions and value figures thick, date figures narrow. TM: DC
 * B. As A but with "中" at left. TM: SC
 * C. M# with "SN" prefix. Number added below barcode. TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat straight triad.jpg.00 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat straight triad.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpgMeterCat solid 5-point star.jpg.00


 * a. As B, but characters in country inscription are more square and upright
 * b. As B, but lettering, most notably in the date, is larger and thinner (shown at right)
 * c. With registration label unsevered (shown reduced at right)



PO-B4. Undetermined (digital). [$15]
 * Similar in appearance to Type C1.
 * Date and value figures very small and on same level.
 * M#s NF001 and SF001 seen.
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg •0

PO-B5. Undetermined (digital), 1989. [$25]
 * Upright frank similar to Type A3.
 * Chinese inscription at top followed by value figures, “REPUBLIC OF CHINA/ POSTAGE”, and two Chinese town name inside frame.
 * Below frame are a branch number above the date-hour
 * The value figures, town name, branch number and date-time are printed in black or gray while the rest of the design is printed in red.
 * Printed on labels.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg—00—

PO-B6. Undetermined, possibly TEC (digital), 1995. [$20]
 * Very similar to Type PO-B5 but the value figures, town name characters,
 * and data below the frame are printed in pale red, almost pink.
 * Value figures and data below the frank frame are smaller than on Type PO-B5.
 * A. Frame in red
 * B. Frame in magenta (dark red)
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg—000—

PO-B7. Undetermined, possibly TEC (digital). [$20]
 * Upright design with “REPUBLIC/ OF/ CHINA/ POSTAGE” at top left, three flying geese at top right, Chinese inscriptions along right side and at bottom.
 * S# and date below frank.
 * Printed in dark blue on light blue self-adhesive label with value figures, town name, S# and date printed in black.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg$MeterCat 6-point starburst v.jpgMeterCat 6-point starburst v.jpg(MeterCat 6-point starburst v.jpg)

GROUP PP: Stamps generated in Post Offices only for Parcel Post


'''PP1. Ticket Issuing Machines''' (LV), 1949. [$500]
 * Horizontal design printed on labels with straight top and bottom and perforated sides.
 * From left to right the design consists of Chinese inscription between vertical bars,
 * two characters in vertical box (Taipei), two dots, a frame containing a number in top panel,
 * the meter number “1” and the date in lower panels, and a simulated perforation frame containing the value figures.
 * Known printed in red and in purple.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg



'''PP2. TEC''' (MV), 1982. [$100]
 * At top, miniature version of a Type B3 frank with town mark at right. At bottom, date (dd-mm-yy) above S# and value figures.
 * Printed in red on labels with light blue underprint: “REPUBLIC OF CHINA” in both Chinese and English.
 * Designed for use on air parcel post.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgMeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg

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