Scott No: 1512-18
Serial number: T41, T41m
Values in set: 6
Date of issue: October 3, 1979
Denomination: 100 fen
Designer: Zou Jianjun
Size of stamps: 26*31mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 80(8*10)
Size of S/S: 148*90mm
Stamp of S/S: 90*40
Perforation: 11.5*11
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

T41 "Love Science from Childhood" special stamps were issued on October 3, 1979. The set consists of 6 stamps, printed by photogravure, designed by Zou Jianjun, and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory. Stamp size 26 mm × 31 mm, perforation gauge 11.5, 80 stamps per sheet. T41M "Love Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet was issued on the same day.

Theme of the Set

After the National Science Conference, a wave of esteeming science arose throughout society. This set depicts scenes of children and teenagers learning various kinds of scientific knowledge, guiding young people to love science, study knowledge, establish scientific ideals, and contribute to the modernization of the motherland when they grow up. It echoes the theme of J40, the National Youth Science and Technology Works Exhibition stamp.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Model Aircraft

A little girl concentrates on adjusting a model airplane and launching the model, yearning for knowledge of aviation and aerospace.

Learning Medicine

A youngster observes a specimen through a microscope, learning biomedical knowledge and exploring the mysteries of life.

Astronomy

A girl uses an astronomical telescope to gaze at the starry sky, observe celestial bodies, and explore the universe.

Biology

A youngster observes a potted plant, studies plant growth, and learns biological knowledge.

Meteorology

Children operate meteorological observation instruments, record meteorological data, and learn about meteorological science.

Model Ships

A youngster makes and adjusts a ship model, delving into knowledge related to navigation and fluid dynamics.

Love Science from Childhood (Souvenir Sheet)

The image shows a young girl holding books and gazing at the starry sky, with spaceships, satellites, and rockets traveling through space in the background—dreamy and romantic, implying that young people cherish lofty scientific ideals and set out for the sea of stars.

Artistic Design Features

The set uniformly adopts a horizontal small stamp format, with a fresh, soft style and light, bright colors. The figures are all children, with focused and innocent expressions, and the scenes are close to youth science-popularization activities, full of the flavor of daily life. The six stamps correspond respectively to different disciplinary directions, with rich content. The souvenir sheet has an expansive artistic conception and is a fine work among JT souvenir sheets. The photogravure printing is delicate and soft, blending childlike charm with scientific ideals. It is a classic stamp set on the theme of children's science popularization.