China stamps and covers

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And the fourth.

Great looking stamps on one cover, you are lucky.

Thanks for sharing john6625 agreeing gr8 looking stamps...

Although not a cover this card was issued to commemorate the opening of the China Stamp Agency in North America. From 1981 it show one of a set of six stamps with the theme of ceramics.

From 1946 to mid 1948 there was hyperinflation of the $CNC in the areas of China still controlled by the Kuo Min Tang. So in August 1948 there was a 1:3,000,000 revaluation of the $CNC which was replaced by the Gold Yuan. Since in spite of the name the Gold Yuan was an entirely paper currency unbacked by any gold reserves the inflation continued, until the Gold Yuan was finally abandoned in May 1949. Throughout its brief life just about every stamp they could lay their hands on (from 1931 onwards and including revenue stamps) were issued with a Gold Yuan surcharge. Here is a small selection:

Here's a page I created of the 1979-86 National Flag issues:

To say true, today P. R. China material is really good design and this country invest lot in design!
I have it from 2000 year till today, and more that single sets - some of issues are made in printing sheets of 8 or more stamp.
Last 2013 year booklet also make me feel good!

Welcome samliu and thankyou. I recently sold these covers, otherwise my collecting areas was going to get out of hand. Unfortunately the five were broken up, but at least they are in the hands of collectors who can really appreciate them.

If you have any covers, post them up for all to see.

Cheers