I am selling a set of four commemorative stamps from China, "The First Anniversary of the Death of Comrade Zhu De, the Great Proletarian Revolutionary of the Chinese People," in a set of four. Catalog Number: J.19 (Complete Set of 4) Issue Date: July 6, 1977 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China Zhu De (Shu Toku), courtesy name Yu Jie, was born on December 1, 1886, in Yilong, Sichuan Province. He participated in revolutionary activities from his youth and was involved in the founding of the Communist Party of China and the organization and leadership of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. He was active as a military leader and involved in the implementation of the Party's policies and the liberation of the people. He passed away in Beijing on July 6, 1976. On July 6, 1977, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China issued these commemorative stamps to mark the first anniversary of his death. Stamp 1 (top left) is titled "Portrait of Chairman Zhu De." The design features the official portrait of Chairman Zhu De. Stamp 2 (top right) is titled "Devoting His Life to the Revolution." The design uses a photograph of Chairman Zhu De giving the opening address at the 4th National People's Congress. Stamp 3 (bottom left) is titled "Fighting for the Great Ideal of Communism All His Life." The design uses a photograph of the late Chairman Zhu De reading the works of Marx and Lenin. Stamp 4 (bottom right) is titled "The Old Revolutionary Hero." The design uses a photograph of Zhu De taken in Wangjiayu Village, Wuxiang County, Shanxi Province, in the spring of 1940. As an anecdote, the large blue horse that Zhu De is riding in the photograph was a Japanese military horse, originally owned by a brigade commander of the Japanese army. It was captured in battle and presented to Commander-in-Chief Zhu De by Commander Nie Rongzhen of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. These are actually used stamps from that time. They are in good condition for used stamps from that era. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.