Scott No: 2483-86
Serial number: 1994-2
Values in set: 4
Date of issue: Feburary 25, 1994
Designers: Zhu Zhengeng
Size:
40*30mm for Value 1,4
30*40mm for Value 2,3
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 50
Printing process: offset

The commemorative stamp set Patriotic Democrats (Series II), catalog number 1994-2, was issued on February 25, 1994. It consists of four stamps, produced using offset printing. The stamp sizes are 40×30 mm for (4-1) and (4-4), and 30×40 mm for (4-2) and (4-3), with a perforation gauge of 12 degrees. Each sheet contains 50 stamps. The stamps were designed by Zhu Zhengeng and printed by Henan Post and Telecommunications Printing Factory.

Thematic Focus of the Set

This is the second set in the Patriotic Democrats series. Continuing the commemorative thread of the first set, it features four patriotic democrats who made important contributions to national liberation, national construction, and the development of democratic parties. It commemorates their historical achievements in joining the patriotic democratic movement and uniting forces from all sectors to jointly build New China, carrying forward and honoring the glorious course of patriotic democrats standing together with the Communist Party of China through thick and thin, in sincere unity.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Patriotic Democrat – Chen Qiyou

The stamp features a portrait of Chen Qiyou. In his early years, he joined the Tongmenghui. He was an important leader of the China Zhi Gong Party and devoted himself to the patriotic democratic cause for a long time. After the founding of New China, he served as Chairman of the Zhi Gong Party Central Committee, actively participating in the deliberation and administration of state affairs and uniting overseas Chinese compatriots to contribute to national construction.

Patriotic Democrat – Chen Shutong

The stamp features a portrait of Chen Shutong. Born into a scholarly family, he actively devoted himself to the movement to save the nation from subjugation. He was a principal founder of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and served as its Chairman for a long period, making great efforts to unite industrial and commercial figures and restore and develop the national economy.

Patriotic Democrat – Ma Xulun

The stamp features a portrait of Ma Xulun. A famous educator and scholar, he was a principal founder of the China Association for Promoting Democracy and the first Minister of Education of New China. He devoted himself to education and culture, actively promoting educational reform and cultural construction, with far-reaching influence in academic circles and democratic party work.

Patriotic Democrat – Xu Deheng

The stamp features a portrait of Xu Deheng. One of the student leaders of the May Fourth Movement, he was a principal founder of the Jiusan Society. He pursued democracy and science throughout his life, devoted himself to patriotic movements and the construction of the rule of law for many years, united patriotic figures in scientific, technological, cultural, and educational circles, and actively participated in national governance.

Artistic and Design Features

The set continues the realistic portrait style of the series. It uses monochrome brown-toned sketch portraits, focusing on capturing the figures' steady and dignified spiritual character. The compositions are simple and restrained, and the images are clean and elegant, maintaining visual consistency with the first set. It is solemn and simple, focusing on highlighting the figures' profound historical identity. It is a classic expression of steady and restrained commemorative stamps in the figure theme.