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Stalin's 70th Birthday
uncommon1945-1980

Stalin's 70th Birthday

China · 1949 · 500 Yuan

The stamp features a portrait of Joseph Stalin, facing left, with the denomination '500 圓' below.

This stamp was issued by the Kwantung Post Office to commemorate the 70th birthday of Joseph Stalin, reflecting the close political ties between the newly established People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union.

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Image: Port Arthur and Dairen Post and Telegraph Administration. · License: Public domain

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