Fine Appreciation of Stamps from the People's Republic of China

Author: Wen Guang, Xuan Lin
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This book is a reference guide for appreciating, collecting, and investing in stamps of the People's Republic of China. It selects 80 sets of 300 stamps (most of which are winning stamps from annual Best Stamp awards) from over 700 sets issued from the founding of the People's Republic of China to 1995. The book provides detailed introductions and analyses of the stamps from aspects such as content, artistry, features, design, printing characteristics, and background materials. The appendix includes recent pricing from the China Philatelic Corporation and market prices of the introduced stamps, serving as a reference for stamp enthusiasts.