very rare1945-1980

Unissued Quotation from Chairman Mao

Name: Unissued Quotation from Chairman Mao
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1967 · 8 fen

The stamp features a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong in the upper left, set against a red sunburst background. The majority of the design is dominated by a quotation from Mao in Chinese characters, with 'CHINA' and '8 FEN' at the bottom.

This stamp is an unissued design from 1967, a turbulent period during China's Cultural Revolution. Its unissued status highlights the political sensitivities and frequent policy changes of the era, making it a significant historical artifact.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

political heads-of-state propaganda cultural-revolution unissued

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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