I am selling a set of three commemorative stamps from China (complete set of 3) "70th Anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution." Symbol: J.68 (complete set of 3) Issue Date: October 10, 1981 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China Background to the Issue: The Xinhai Revolution was a revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty in 1911. In 1894, Sun Yat-sen formed the Revive China Society and began anti-Qing activities, and in 1905, he established the Chinese United League. On October 10, 1911, the Wuchang Uprising occurred in Wuchang, and the Hubei Military Government was established. Afterwards, activities spread to various places, and on January 1, 1912, the Provisional Government of the Republic of China was established in Nanjing, and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated as the Provisional President. On October 10, 1981, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China issued this commemorative stamp set to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Stamp 1 (left) is titled "Portrait of Sun Yat-sen as Provisional President." The portrait on the stamp is depicted with a simple sketch. On the left side of the portrait, the inscription "The world's trend is vast and mighty; those who follow it will prosper, and those who defy it will perish," written by Sun Yat-sen himself, is added, and below "Sun Wen's inscription," the red intaglio seal "Sun Wen's Seal" is stamped. Stamp 2 (center) is titled "Tomb of the 72 Martyrs of Huanghuagang." The image features a clever use of perspective and spatial relationships. A spacious plaza and a mausoleum built of granite are arranged, giving a grand impression. Tall palm trees stand on both sides of the mausoleum, as if guarding the martyrs' tomb. A statue of the Goddess of Liberty is placed on top of the tomb, symbolizing the revolutionaries' aspiration and spirit to break away from feudal traditions and promote reform. Stamp 3 (right) is titled "Former Site of the Hubei Military Government Established After the Wuchang Uprising." The image is drawn from a close-up, frontal perspective, with the "Gate of the Uprising" prominently placed in the center. The building of the military government inside the gate can be seen, and its appearance is like a Western classical painting framed in an elaborate frame. The overall composition is symmetrical, and the color tone is pale and calm, giving a solemn impression and indicating that the success of the Wuchang Uprising of the Xinhai Revolution was a groundbreaking event. I believe this stamp set has historical record value as it was produced as an official commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. All stamps are used and from the time they were issued. They appear to be in good condition for used stamps of that era. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by me.