Scott No: 1775
Serial number: J74
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: March 24, 1982
Denomination: 8 fen
Designer: Chen Xiaocun
Size of stamps: 40*30mm
Perforation: 11*11.5
Sheet composition: 50 (5*10)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J74 "Centenary of Robert Koch's Discovery of the Tubercle Bacillus" commemorative stamp was issued on March 24, 1982. The set consists of 1 stamp, printed by photogravure, designed by Chen Xiaocong, and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

On March 24, 1882, the German bacteriologist Robert Koch successfully discovered the tubercle bacillus, uncovering the pathogenic cause of tuberculosis and laying the scientific foundation for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of tuberculosis. This was a milestone achievement in the history of modern medicine. This stamp is issued to commemorate this major medical discovery and to promote the concepts of preventing and treating tuberculosis and valuing public health.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

Robert Koch

On the left side of the design is a portrait of Robert Koch, with a wise and calm expression; on the right is a simplified graphic of a microscope, beneath which the form of the tubercle bacillus is drawn. The radiating lines in the background represent light, implying that through scientific observation the culprit of the disease was found, that science is used to defeat disease, and that human health is safeguarded.

Artistic Design Features

The design adopts a concise decorative painting style, with a steady and plain color scheme. It combines the scientist's portrait, the experimental instrument, and the pathogen specimen, transforming medical research achievements into intuitive visual symbols and closely centering on the theme of medical science popularization. It is a classic commemorative stamp on medical and health themes.