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China 1967 W7 Poems of Chairman Mao Mint Never Hinged with Certificate

Name: China 1967 W7 Poems of Chairman Mao Mint Never Hinged with Certificate
Brand: China

China · 1967 · Not specified

This stamp, part of the 'Poems of Chairman Mao' series, features a portrait of Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, alongside excerpts of his poetry. Issued during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, it reflects the intense veneration of Mao during that period.

Issued in 1967, this stamp is a product of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), a sociopolitical movement launched by Mao Zedong. It served as propaganda, promoting Mao's ideology and leadership during a time of significant upheaval and political purges in China.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

mao-zedong poetry cultural-revolution political-figures

Catalog Numbers

scottW7

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,800

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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