China PRC 8分 Stamp – Lu Xun 80th Birth Anniversary 1881–1961 – Mint

A mint unused commemorative stamp from the People’s Republic of China, issued in 1961 to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of Lu Xun (鲁迅, 1881–1961), one of China’s most celebrated writers and cultural revolutionaries. The stamp features a sculptural bust portrait of Lu Xun against a dark background, with the anniversary dates 1881–1961 printed below.

Denomination: 8分 (8 fen). Country: China (People’s Republic). Year: 1961. Catalogue reference: (296) 1961, 纪91.1-1. Condition: Mint, no postmark visible, gum appears intact. Perforations complete and in good condition. A desirable commemorative issue, highly sought by collectors of Chinese literary and cultural history stamps.