Scott No: 2170-71
Serial number: J153
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: September 25, 1988
Denomination: 28 fen
Designers: Li Yinqing
Size of stamps: 30*40mm
Perforation: 11.5*11
Sheet composition: 80(10*8)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J153 "80th Anniversary of the Birth of Comrade Liao Chengzhi" commemorative stamps were issued on September 25, 1988. The set consists of 2 stamps, printed by photogravure, with a stamp size of 40 × 30 mm, perforation gauge 11 × 11.5, and 50 stamps per sheet (5 × 10). Designed by Li Yinqing and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

Liao Chengzhi was a great proletarian revolutionary and an outstanding social activist. He devoted himself over the long term to the united front, overseas Chinese affairs, and work concerning Taiwan, making important contributions to uniting overseas Chinese at home and abroad and advancing the great cause of national reunification. This set commemorates the 80th anniversary of Liao Chengzhi's birth, recalling his revolutionary course of cherishing the homeland and shuttling between home and abroad, and carrying forward his sincere devotion to overseas Chinese compatriots and his longing for national reunification.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Portrait of Comrade Liao Chengzhi

The image is a half-length portrait of Liao Chengzhi, with a gentle and composed expression. Through a life of storms, Liao Chengzhi always remained warm and candid, working tirelessly in the posts of overseas Chinese affairs, foreign affairs, and the united front.

Comrade Liao Chengzhi at Work

The image depicts Liao Chengzhi leaning over his desk reading documents, with a simple background. He once published a letter to Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo that had enormous influence at home and abroad, actively promoting the easing of cross-strait relations and hoping for the peaceful reunification of the motherland.

Artistic Design Features

The set adopts a realistic portrait painting style, plain and dignified. The portrait stamp focuses on the figure's appearance, while the work stamp reflects his diligent and pragmatic state. The tones are calm and soft, restrained and solemn, full of respect for the revolutionary elder.