Poems of Chairman Mao, 'Reply to Comrade Kuo Mo-jo'

Name: Poems of Chairman Mao, 'Reply to Comrade Kuo Mo-jo'
Brand: People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China · 1967 · 8 fen

This stamp features calligraphy of Mao Zedong's poem 'Reply to Comrade Kuo Mo-jo - to the tune of Man Chiang Hung'. The design is dominated by the elegant, flowing script in black ink against a stark white background, with a red seal impression. It is part of the highly sought-after 'W7' series celebrating Mao's poetry.

Issued during the height of the Cultural Revolution, this series was intended to glorify Mao Zedong's ideological and cultural contributions. These stamps are iconic artifacts of this turbulent period in Chinese history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

poetry calligraphy mao-zedong cultural-revolution politics

Catalog Numbers

sg2343

scott948

michel993

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.