I am selling a set of three vintage Chinese commemorative stamps, "100th Anniversary of Romanian Independence." Catalog Number: J.17 (complete set of 3) Issue Date: May 9, 1977 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China Romania is located in southeastern Europe, in the southeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its ancestors were a mix of Dacians and Romans. The Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia were established in the 14th century, and after 1526, they were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. In 1859, the two principalities merged, but independence was not recognized. Independence was declared in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877. It was internationally recognized by the treaty of 1878. On May 9, 1977, the China Post Office issued these commemorative stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Romanian independence. The design of Stamp 1 (left) is titled "Brave Mihai (Brave Michael)." (It is likely referring to Mihail Kogălniceanu, the Foreign Minister of the Romanian War of Independence.) The design is based on the famous monument of Mihai in Bucharest. The figure of Mihai carved on the monument is depicted bravely charging forward, befitting a courageous person. The design of Stamp 2 (center) is titled "Romanian Independence Day." The design features the Romanian flag and olive branches, symbolizing independence and bringing peace to the people. The flag is from the mid-19th century and consists of three colors: blue, yellow, and red. It is inscribed with "CENTENARUL INDEPENDENTEI ROMANIEI," meaning "Romanian Independence Day." The purple-gray background changes in shade from the center to the top and bottom, and the movement of the flag evokes the flames of the Independence War. The design of Stamp 3 (right) is titled "Charging Towards the Enemy." The design is based on the original painting "Atacul de la Smârdan" by Nicolae Grigorescu, depicting the heroic scene of Romanians charging against the colonial rule of the Ottoman Empire. Smoke fills the screen, and the warriors are lined up, holding bayonet-fixed rifles and bravely charging, expressing the brave spirit and heroic ambition of the Romanian people to achieve national independence and liberation. These are actually used vintage stamps. There is a missing perforation on a part of the center stamp, but the other two stamps have no particular problems. They are considered to be in good condition for used vintage items. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by me.