Bidspirit auction | Very rare stamp set W1

Very rare stamp set W1 ''Mao's Theses'' - Very rare stamp set W1 ''Mao's Theses'' China 1967. Two unfolded strips of five stamps and one single stamp. 11 stamps. Dimensions: strip of five approx. 16.5 × 5.2 cm, single stamp 3.1 × 5.2 cm. Condition: Impeccable, mint never hinged quality. Motif sequence: - 1× ''Long Live Chairman Mao'', 8 fen; - 10× ''Quotation of Chairman Mao'', 8 fen. ''Long Live the Invincible Thought of Mao Zedong'' W1: The set comprises 11 stamps with Mao's quotations and revolutionary motifs and was released on April 20, 1967, as the first issue of the Cultural Revolution - a time when serial numbers were abolished. Its political significance, striking style, and early production phase make it historically particularly valuable. Strong collector demand and low availability further increase its status. Designed by Wu Jiankun and printed at the Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works, it embodies the iconic propaganda aesthetic of this era.