After releasing “Ancient Chinese Paintings from the National Palace Museum Postage Stamps: Immortal Blossoms of an Eternal Spring (I)” on March 29, 2016, Chunghwa Post is following up with a second issue.
The eight compositions from Castiglione’s album presented in this set include “Poppies” (NT$5), “White and Purple Lilacs” (NT$5), “Tiger Lilies and Winding Peonies” (NT$7), “Emerald Bamboo and Morning Glories” (NT$9), “Lotuses and Arrowhead” (NT$10), “Pea Blossoms and Millet Stalks”(NT$10), “Cockscomb” (NT$12), and “Chrysanthemums”(NT$12). The elegant, vivid depictions of flowers and birds feature vibrant colors.
(1) First Day Cover: NT$3 apiece
(2) Folder (with or without mount): NT$8 apiece
(3) Loose-leaf album page: NT$16 apiece
(4) Maximum cards: NT$80 a set
(5) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with one NT$5-denominated stamp: NT$8 apiece
(6) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a complete set of stamps: NT$73 apiece
(7) Pre-cancelled maximum cards: NT$150 a set
(8) Stamp pictorial: NT$680 a copy
To purchase the relative philatelic products, please go directly to the post office branches, or order on line at
https://stamp.post.gov.tw.