I am selling a set of two commemorative stamps from China, "The Fourth Congress of Chinese Literary and Art Workers" (complete set of 2). Catalog Number: J.39 (complete set of 2) Issue Date: October 30, 1979 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China The Fourth Congress of Chinese Literary and Art Workers was held in Beijing from October 30 to November 16, 1979, with 3,200 attendees. Deng Xiaoping delivered a congratulatory speech, Zhou Yang gave a report, and the new constitution of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles was adopted. On November 16, the Fourth Committee of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles was established, with Mao Dun as honorary chairman and Zhou Yang as chairman. The new leadership of each art organization was also decided. To commemorate the congress, these commemorative stamps were issued on October 30, 1979. Stamp 1 (left) is titled "Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, Let a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend." The design features colorful flowers, atomic models, hammers, sickles, and guns in the background, highlighting the two seals "Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom" and "Let a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend." This symbolizes that under the correct guidance of the "Double Hundred" policy, Chinese literary and art workers will create more excellent works and serve the workers, farmers, soldiers, and the four modernizations. The scene is festive and full of enthusiasm, with a strong artistic appeal. Stamp 2 (right) is titled "Literary Spring." The design depicts a magnificent stage with falling flower petals. A green curtain opens to reveal a large flower basket composed of a palette, an open book, a lyre with musical symbols, and a green ribbon. A girl dancing a peacock dance holds an atomic model high in her right hand, and the seal "Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, Let a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend" is inscribed on the palette. This symbolizes the arrival of spring in the literary world and the mission of literature and art to serve the modernization construction. The stamps are in good condition for their age and having been used. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges. Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.