Chairman Mao Proclaiming the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China · 1949 · 30 Dollars
This stamp commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China. The design features Chairman Mao Zedong at a podium addressing a large crowd in Tiananmen Square, with the new national flag prominently displayed.
Issued on October 8, 1949, just one week after the official proclamation of the PRC, this was the first postage stamp issued by the new government, marking a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
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