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Serial number: 2007-20
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: July 28th, 2007
Denomination: 600 fen
Designer: Yan Binwu
Size of stamps: 60 * 40 mm
Size of S/S: 120 * 80 mm
Size of sheet of 2: 150 * 204 mm
Perforation: 12.5
Printing process: Engraving and offset
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This souvenir sheet was officially issued on July 28, 2007. It consists of one sheet with a face value of 6 yuan, designed by Yan Bingwu, with Qin Wei serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using a combination of offset and intaglio (engraving) printing.

The 6th Congress of the All-China Philatelic Federation was held in Beijing, marking a major event for the philatelic community across the country. Continuing the tradition of using ancient postal relics on the stamps of each congress, this issue features the Western Xia "Chiran Horse Token" as the main design. This ancient token, used for transmitting urgent government decrees, bears witness to China's thousand-year postal civilization. Within the small space of the stamp, it connects ancient postal systems with modern postal services, paying tribute to philatelic culture and commemorating this national philatelic gathering.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

6th Congress of the All-China Philatelic Federation

The main design of the stamp features the Western Xia cultural relic "Chiran Horse Token," an official token used by the Western Xia Dynasty for transmitting urgent military orders and official documents, representing an ancient official communication credential. The border of the souvenir sheet features Dunhuang flying horse murals and Western Xia script, with the title and explanatory text vertically inscribed on the right side, creating a rich historical atmosphere of ancient postal culture.

Artistic and Design Features

The souvenir sheet uses a warm ochre-yellow background with a simple and elegant texture. The combined offset and intaglio printing precisely reproduces the weathered texture and engraved details of the bronze token. The integration of the main relic, Dunhuang murals, and calligraphic text creates a solemn and ancient overall style, with a strong sense of historical depth. The engraved lines are clear and powerful, combining the realistic texture of cultural relics with the aesthetic of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, continuing the ancient postal culture theme of the congress souvenir sheets.

This souvenir sheet is part of the series commemorating the congresses of the All-China Philatelic Federation, available only in souvenir sheet format, with a dual-souvenir sheet variation for members. Collectors often aim to collect all the congress souvenir sheets to form a complete thematic collection, making this a classic and popular item in the categories of philatelic culture and ancient postal history.