Scott No: 2082-83
Serial number: J137
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: April 23, 1987
Denomination: 28 fen
Designers: He Jiaying
Size of stamps: 30*40mm
Perforation: 11.5*10
Sheet composition: 50(10*5)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J137 "110th Anniversary of the Birth of Liao Zhongkai" commemorative stamps were issued on April 23, 1987. The set consists of 2 stamps, printed by photogravure, with a stamp size of 40 × 30 mm, perforation gauge 11.5, and 50 stamps per sheet (5 × 10). Designed by He Jiaying and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

Liao Zhongkai was a great pioneer of the modern democratic revolution and a leader of the left wing of the Kuomintang. He actively assisted Sun Yat-sen in carrying out the three great policies of allying with Russia, allying with the Communist Party, and supporting the peasants and workers, and devoted himself to the cause of the national revolution. This set commemorates the 110th anniversary of Liao Zhongkai's birth, recalling his life of unremitting struggle for the democratic revolution and remembering his historical contributions to promoting Kuomintang-Communist cooperation and seeking national progress.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Portrait of Mr. Liao Zhongkai

The image is a half-length portrait of Liao Zhongkai, with a calm and resolute expression. Liao Zhongkai followed Sun Yat-sen in his early years and actively raised revolutionary funds, serving as Sun Yat-sen's capable assistant.

Mr. Liao Zhongkai and He Xiangning

The image shows Liao Zhongkai and He Xiangning standing side by side. He Xiangning was likewise a famous democratic revolutionary; the two shared the same ideals and joined hands in the revolution, leaving a much-told tale in the history of the modern revolution.

Artistic Design Features

The set adopts a realistic portrait painting style, delicate and elegant. The tones are soft and calm, the figures are vividly depicted, and the compositions are concise without complicated backgrounds—dignified and restrained, expressing respect for the forerunners of the democratic revolution.