I am offering a set of two commemorative stamps from China, "35th Anniversary of the Publication of <Talks at the Yenan Forum on Literature and Art>." Catalog Number: J.18 (Complete set of 2) Date of Issue: May 23, 1977 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China "<Talks at the Yenan Forum on Literature and Art>" is a speech given by Mao Zedong in Yenan in May 1942. It outlined the direction that literature and art should "serve the workers, peasants, and soldiers," and developed Marxist literary theory. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China issued these commemorative stamps on May 23, 1977, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the speech. The design of Stamp 1 (left) is titled "<Talks at the Yenan Forum on Literature and Art> Shines Forever." The design features the red silhouette of Baota Mountain in Yenan, surrounded by colorful flowers, symbolizing the flourishing and vibrant development of Chinese literature and art since the Yenan Forum on Literature and Art, like a spring of a hundred flowers blooming. It also represents that the spirit of Mao Zedong's "Talks" guides the creation of those engaged in literature and art. The design of Stamp 2 (right) is titled "Literature and Art Serve the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers." The design features the red silhouettes of a sickle, hammer, and gun surrounded by flowers, symbolizing the workers, peasants, and soldiers. It represents that the idea of "literature and art serving the workers, peasants, and soldiers" gives new life to literature and art and indicates its direction. These are actual used stamps from the time, and they appear to be in good condition for used items of that era. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.