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Stalin's 70th Birthday
uncommon1945-1980

Stalin's 70th Birthday

China · 1949 · 500 yuan

A commemorative stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Joseph Stalin, with Chinese text for Kwantung Post and People's Republic of China, and the denomination.

Issued by the People's Republic of China for the Kwantung region to celebrate the 70th birthday of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, symbolizing the strong early alliance between the two communist nations.

Catalog Numbers

michel73

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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