Scott No: 2295-2300
Serial number: J172
Values in set: 6
Date of issue: September 22, 1990
Denomination: 232 fen
Designers: Lu Dehui, Liu Bo
Size of stamps: 40*30mm
Perforation: 11*11.5
Sheet composition: 50 (5*10)
Size of Miniature Sheet: 190*130mm
Perforation: 11*11.5
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

The commemorative stamp set 1990 Beijing 11th Asian Games (Part III), catalog number J172, was issued on September 22, 1990. It consists of six stamps, produced using the photogravure process. The stamps measure 40×30 mm, with a perforation gauge of 11×11.5 degrees. Each sheet contains 50 stamps (5×10). The stamps were designed by Lu Dehui and Liu Bo and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works.

Thematic Focus of the Set

This is the concluding set of the Beijing Asian Games stamp series, issued on the opening day of the Games. It selects six representative Asian Games competitive events, showcasing the dynamic and striving postures of athletes, enhancing the warm and uplifting atmosphere of this grand Asian sporting event, and bearing witness to the historic moment when China first hosted a comprehensive international multi-sport event.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Track and Field

The image depicts the dynamic silhouette of an athlete sprinting. Track and field is the mother of sports and a fundamental major event of the Asian Games, representing the contest of speed and strength.

Gymnastics

The image shows a gymnast in an expansive, soaring pose. Gymnastics emphasizes strength, flexibility, and skill, making it a highly watchable competitive event.

Wushu

The image presents the posture of a wushu athlete in practice. Wushu is a traditional sport originating in China and a special event of this Asian Games, carrying Eastern sports culture.

Volleyball

The image captures the moment a volleyball player receives the ball. Volleyball is a fiercely competitive sport that emphasizes teamwork and is deeply loved by the public.

Swimming

The image shows a swimmer cutting through the waves. Swimming is a fundamental water sports event that tests endurance and explosive power.

Shooting

The image depicts a shooter aiming. Shooting tests mindset, concentration, and stability.

Artistic and Design Features

The set uses a modern abstract silhouette style. The forms are highly generalized, with smooth and exaggerated lines. The environment and equipment textures corresponding to each event are integrated into the figure silhouettes. Each stamp uses a different main color tone to distinguish the events. The colors are bright and intense, full of dynamism and a modern decorative feel. It forms a complete series with the previous two sets of Asian Games stamps.