I am selling a set of five vintage special stamps from China, "Famous Scenic Spots of the Capital." Symbol: Special 15 (Complete set of 5) Issue Date: June 15, 1956 (Only the middle-left stamp was issued on February 20, 1957) Issuing Agency: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China The capital of the People's Republic of China is Beijing. Beijing is a city that embodies the historical and cultural characteristics of China, and is a prominent political center as well as a famous tourist city. "Famous Scenic Spots of the Capital" refers to historical sites and scenic places located in Beijing. Regarding the issue: Among these "Famous Scenic Spots of the Capital" special stamps, the stamp with the design of "Tiananmen" (middle-left) was originally designed with the rising sun and light spreading in all directions. However, due to the limitations of printing technology at the time, the finished product did not achieve the designer's intended expression. During the review process, the depiction of Tiananmen and the color tone of the sky were criticized for "appearing dark and gloomy," which was linked to political interpretations and caused concern. As a result, the issue was temporarily suspended in June 1956, and the stamps were collected and destroyed nationwide, an unusual measure. Subsequently, a "Tiananmen" stamp with a revised design was produced and officially issued on February 20, 1957. This stamp is a notable example in Chinese stamp history, where design, printing technology, and political background intersected. Stamp 1 (upper left) design name: "Summer Palace." The stamp's color is pink, and the design depicts the beautiful scenery of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. Stamp 2 (upper right) design name: "Beihai." The stamp's color is emerald green, and the design depicts the scenery of Qionghua Island, the White Pagoda, Taiye Pond, and Shui'an Bridge in Beihai, Beijing. Stamp 3 (middle left) design name: "Tiananmen." The stamp's color is orange-red, and the design depicts the magnificent appearance of the Tiananmen Rostrum in Beijing. Stamp 4 (middle right) design name: "Temple of Heaven." The stamp's color is blue, and the design depicts the magnificent appearance of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. Stamp 5 (bottom) design name: "Hall of Supreme Harmony." The stamp's color is brown-yellow, and the design depicts the exterior view of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, Beijing. This is a set of 5 used stamps as shown in the image. One stamp has a slight perforation defect, but otherwise, there are no significant issues, and they are in generally good condition for used stamps from that era. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.