Taiwan Zhushan to Taipei 1964 New Year Postcard ROC Republic of China Han#303

Item Specifics

Country

Taiwan (Formosa)

Catalog Number

303

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
A postally used piece of postal stationery from the Republic of China (Taiwan). The card was mailed from Zhushan Township in Nantou County to the "Voice of Faith" radio program via a post office box in Taipei. The front features a pre-printed 0.40 denomination stamp for the upcoming year (1965), a red printed cachet of a lantern, and a moral slogan along the bottom margin. The card is fully hand-addressed and cancelled with a departure postmark. The reverse side features an illustration of two magpies on a plum blossom branch. It includes a pre-printed New Year greeting and a lengthy handwritten message to the radio program host. A collector's notation "303" is present on the reverse. Address & Travel Details From: 吳明星 (Wu Mingxing), 南投縣竹山鎮雲林路一六號 (No. 16, Yunlin Road, Zhushan Township, Nantou County). To: 信義之聲節目部 收 (Xinyi zhi Sheng Program Department, for receipt), 台北郵政24030信箱 (Taipei Post Office Box 24030). Travel Information: Departure Postmark: ZHU SHAN (竹山), December 10, Year 53 of the Republic (1964), Thursday. Approximate Distance: The distance between Zhushan, Nantou County, and Taipei City is approximately 230 km (143 miles). Translation The combined text from the postal card translates as follows: "Republic of China Postal Service Postcard. The stamp area is identified as 'Republic of China Postage Stamp' and is inscribed 'Year 54 of the Republic of China' (1965) and 'Kinmen Juguang'. A note states 'Postage stamp floral pattern invalid if cut off'. The card is addressed to the Program Department of 'Xinyi zhi Sheng' (Voice of Faith), Taipei P.O. Box 24030, for their receipt. The sender is Wu Mingxing from No. 16, Yunlin Road, Zhushan Township, Nantou County. The red lantern cachet contains the text 'Good News/Gospel of the New Year'. A moral slogan at the bottom reads: 'Keep promises and be trustworthy, have self-confidence and trust in others.' The pre-printed greeting on the reverse reads 'Happy New Year.' The handwritten message states: 'To the host of the 'Voice of Faith' program: This morning, while listening to the China Broadcasting Corporation's 8:30 AM program, I was moved to write this letter. I sincerely request that you bestow upon me a copy of your station's color calendar. Wishing you a Happy New Year.' The closing signatures are from 'Wu Mingxing, with a bow' and 'Chong'an'." Postmark & Historical Context Postmark: The card is cancelled with circular date stamp from ZHU SHAN (竹山), dated December 10, Minguo 53 (1964). Philatelic Note: The postmark is dated December 10, 1964 (Minguo 53), while the pre-printed stamp is inscribed "中華民國五十四年" (Year 54 of the Republic, or 1965). This indicates the card was part of the series for the upcoming year but was issued and used in advance. Historical Context for December 10, 1964: This card was mailed during the martial law period in Taiwan. The handwritten message provides a direct glimpse into daily life and media consumption. The sender is writing to a program on the China Broadcasting Corporation (中廣, CBC), the state-run radio network, to request a promotional calendar. This demonstrates the reach of state media and the interaction between the public and broadcasters at the time. Current Location of Addresses: Sender: Yunlin Road is a main road in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, a town known for its bamboo products. Recipient: P.O. Box 24030 would have been located at a major post office in Taipei. The China Broadcasting Corporation remains a major media entity in Taiwan.

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