Postage stamp with Mao's poem in his calligraphy, 8 fen
Record status
Individual type · partial
This object is a postage stamp made of paper, produced in China between 1966 and 1976. It features Mao's poem titled "沁园春 雪" (Qinyuanchun Xue / Snow) reproduced in his own calligraphy, with a recorded face value of 8 fen. The object is also catalogued under propaganda.
The horizontal rectangular stamp has perforated edges and displays a broad red border surrounding a central white rectangular field. The central panel reproduces columns of calligraphic text in black ink. The red section to the left incorporates textual inscriptions and the denomination, while a circular postmark is visible across the lower portion.
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Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
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- Stamp
- Museum object number
- FE.301-2020
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