People's Republic of China

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Do we really have to explain what China is?

Stamps of the People's Republic were preceded by regional and Soviet Zone issues.

1949 to
All issues to 1960 are without gum. Reprints of commemoratives before about 1955 exist, more common than the originals but now in-demand and not the easiest to find anymore. They can be distinguished by secret marks, paper, perf or appearance under UV light depending on the issue. 
 * In 1949, the first issue commemorating the People's Congress was issued.
 * Several commemorative sets and surcharges on old Chinese stamps followed.
 * Meanwhile in 1950, a definitive series featuring Tienanmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) was released. This would be followed by several more issues using the same basic design but with small differences. See: Tienanmen definitives for differences.







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