Scott No: 1804
Serial number: J86
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: September 1, 1982
Denomination: 8 fen
Designer: Lu Tianjiao
Size of stamps: 31*52mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 40 (10*4)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J86 Commemorative Stamp: The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was issued on September 1, 1982. The set contains one stamp printed in photogravure, designed by Lu Tianjiao and produced by Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme Overview

The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China convened in Beijing at a critical stage when reform and opening-up were being comprehensively advanced. At this congress, the major thesis of “building socialism with Chinese characteristics” was formally put forward. It set new goals for modernization drive and called on the whole Party and people of all ethnic groups across the country to work together to create a new situation for socialist modernization. This stamp commemorates this landmark grand gathering.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

At the upper part of the stamp, the numeral “12” is formed by yellow and green lines together with the red hammer-and-sickle Party emblem, signifying the 12th National Congress of the Party. Tiananmen is depicted below, symbolizing that the congress was held in Beijing and representing the Party leading the whole nation in advancing national modernization. The title text “The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China” is printed in the centre of the stamp, integrating the Party emblem, numerals and the image of Tiananmen into one composition.

Artistic Features

It adopts a concise and modern decorative style with compact composition and fresh, bright colours. The creative design of the numeral “12” directly highlights the theme. Free of cumbersome extra ornamentation, it appears solemn and unadorned with a distinct contemporary flavour. It is a classic commemorative stamp among the themes of Party congresses.