For sale: A set of six commemorative stamps from China, "Commemorating the Chinese Table Tennis Team's Victory in Seven World Championships" (中国乒乓球隊榮獲七項世界冠軍紀念). Symbol: J.71 Issue Date: June 30, 1981 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China From April 14 to 26, 1981, at the 36th World Table Tennis Championships held in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, the Chinese table tennis team achieved a new record by winning all seven events and finishing as runners-up in five events. To commemorate this achievement, with the approval of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the China National Philatelic Corporation produced these stamps as a special task. Production was completed in less than a month, and these stamps were issued. The emblem of the 36th World Table Tennis Championships is depicted on the upper right of the stamps, with four crossed rackets and a ball in the center, symbolizing the unity, technical improvement, and friendship of players from various countries. The Chinese five-star flag is depicted on the upper left, evoking the scene of the awards ceremony and conveying joy and pride. Stamp 1 (upper left) is titled "Men's Doubles Champion, Iran Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Men's Doubles Championship trophy, the Iran Cup. Stamp 2 (upper center) is titled "Women's Team Champion, Corbillon Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Women's Team Championship trophy, the Corbillon Cup. Stamp 3 (upper right) is titled "Women's Doubles Champion, Pop Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Women's Doubles Championship trophy, the Pop Cup. Stamp 4 (lower left) is titled "Mixed Doubles Champion, Hedusek Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Mixed Doubles Championship trophy, the Hedusek Cup. Stamp 5 (lower center) is titled "Men's Singles Champion, Bird Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Men's Singles Championship trophy, the Bird Cup. Stamp 6 (lower right) is titled "Men's Team Champion, Swaythling Cup." The design features the World Table Tennis Championships Men's Team Championship trophy, the Swaythling Cup. These stamps are actually used items from that time. One stamp has a slight perforation defect, but the others are generally in good condition. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges (NCNR). Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.