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Serial number: 2007-29
Values in set: 2 + 1
Date of issue: October 15th, 2007
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Chen Youlin, Wang Ge, Mao Yingzhi
Size of stamps: 44 * 33 mm
Perforation: 13 * 12.5
Sheet composition: 12
Size of S/S: 135 * 88 mm
Perforation: 13.5 * 13
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was officially issued on October 15, 2007. It consists of two stamps and one souvenir sheet. The two stamps each have a face value of 1.20 yuan, and the souvenir sheet has a face value of 6 yuan, for a total face value of 8.40 yuan. The stamps were designed by Chen Youlin and Wang Ge, with Zhao Lei serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was successfully convened in Beijing. The congress reviewed the Party's glorious history, established the Scientific Outlook on Development, and outlined a grand blueprint for building a harmonious socialist society. The stamps feature two milestone revolutionary sites to commemorate the Party's founding, while the souvenir sheet looks to the future, symbolizing the continuation of the past and opening the future, presenting the Party's leadership in guiding the people toward development and building a harmonious society.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Site of the First National Congress of the CPC

The stamp combines the site of the First National Congress in Shanghai with the Red Boat on Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing, set against a warm red-yellow sunrise background. The Party emblem is printed at the top, commemorating the great beginning of the Communist Party of China and preserving the spirit of the Red Boat.

Site of the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee

The stamp features the site of the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee in Xibaipo, Hebei. Xibaipo was a crucial command center on the eve of victory, embodying the valuable spirit of the "Two Musts" and witnessing the pivotal moment of the founding of New China.

Souvenir Sheet – 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

The main image features doves of peace, the Huabiao, festive fireworks, and a satellite, set against a vibrant red background. It interprets the vision of scientific development and the building of a harmonious society.

Artistic and Design Features

The two stamps share a horizontal composition with a warm golden sunrise gradient background, creating a solemn and warm atmosphere. The buildings are rendered in a soft realistic style, with the Party emblem placed at the top, giving the design a grand and dignified appearance. The souvenir sheet is rich and full in composition, with the red background enhancing the festive atmosphere. The photogravure printing delivers vivid and rich colors. The set looks back at history while looking forward to the future, presenting a complete narrative.

This stamp set is a major political commemorative issue for the Party Congress, available in stamp set and souvenir sheet formats. Collectors often pair it with stamps from the 12th to 20th National Congresses to form a complete collection, making it an important classic item in red Party history-themed stamp collections.