Poems of Chairman Mao

People's Republic of China · 1967 · 8 fen

This set of 14 stamps features poems written by Chairman Mao Zedong, a central figure in Chinese history. Each stamp displays a poem in Mao's own calligraphy, rendered in black or gold ink against a plain background, reflecting the artistic and political aesthetics of the era.

Issued during the Cultural Revolution, this set, known as W7, was intended to promote Mao's personality cult and political ideology. Many stamps from this period were destroyed, making complete sets, especially in mint condition, highly sought after.