I am offering a vintage commemorative stamp from China, "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless." Catalog Number: J.141 (Complete Set of 1) Issue Date: August 20, 1987 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, People's Republic of China In 1981, the 36th session of the United Nations General Assembly, accepting a proposal from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, approved in principle the implementation of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless. In 1982, the 37th session officially declared 1987 as the "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless." The purpose of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless was to make governments and citizens of all countries aware of the importance of housing issues and to encourage the formulation of comprehensive housing construction plans and technical and economic policies. In 1987, extensive awareness campaigns were launched, and even the poor participated in social contributions, such as building their own houses with the support of the government. The Chinese government also actively supported the initiative, establishing the "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless China Committee" and launching donations and various activities. The design of this stamp consists of a red Chinese folk house with a white gable roof and gray brick walls. The emblem of the "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless" is depicted in the upper right corner, with the English abbreviation "TYSH" and the year "1987" below it. In the center of the design, a red paper-cut rural house is depicted, along with white gabled walls, gray brick walls, window flowers, and returning swallows, expressing a sense of stable life and peace. The emblem of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless consists of a person and a house, with intersecting olive leaves, symbolizing the desire for housing improvement and social stability. This is a used, vintage stamp. There are some minor perforations missing, but it is generally in good condition for a used stamp. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.