China 1967 W7 Poems of Chairman Mao

China · 1967 · 8 fen

This set of 14 stamps features poems written by Chairman Mao Zedong, presented in his own distinctive calligraphy. Each stamp showcases a different poem against a simple, colored background, highlighting the artistic and political significance of his writings during the Cultural Revolution.

Issued during the height of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), this set was part of a broader campaign to promote Mao Zedong's ideology and personality cult. The stamps served as miniature propaganda posters, disseminating his thoughts and artistic talents to the masses.