Gate of Heavenly Peace, Beijing (1st Peking Print)

Name: Gate of Heavenly Peace, Beijing (1st Peking Print)
Brand: China

China · 1949 · 100 $

This definitive stamp features an engraved depiction of the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen) in Beijing. The gate is a prominent national symbol of China, located at the northern end of Tiananmen Square. The design is rendered in a single color, highlighting the architectural details of this historic structure.

Issued in 1949, this stamp was released during a pivotal year of transition in China, marking the end of the Chinese Civil War and the founding of the People's Republic of China. This series was one of the last issued by the Republic of China on the mainland.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture gates landmarks beijing

Catalog Numbers

sg1284

scott998

michel1086

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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