Description
Produced by CIS, The China Instrument and Control Society, China Post & The Chinese International Philatelic Network. This six page cardboard book includes 2 Identical silver commemorative coins, 3 full sheets of stamps, 3 plastic China cards un-scratched with varied amounts loaded on them, certificates documents and other inserts plus a pre-stamped envelope. Coins from what I can find are real silver , please do your own research before purchase as translation has been somewhat of a challenge for me. They are sealed in plastic cases embedded in the book page. They are viewable front and back from both sides of cardboard page. I think they can be removed. Stamps, stamped envelopes and China cards are protected by plastic sleeves sheets attached to pages and contents can be removed for viewing. Back of the book has a collection certificate state issued. This album of coins, stamps , and cards was a limited edition collection album to commemorate the 70th anniversary victory of the Chinese peoples war of resistance against Japanese aggression, and the World Anti-fascist War (aka WWII to us in the western world). 1945-2015. Artwork/film credits is given to Wang Xioting , A famous contemporary Chinese painter & calligrapher. As a quick note to the community and potential buyers. I do not speak or read in Chinese. All translations and research for this album have been through the use of Google translate. I do apologize if I have gotten any of my facts or description of item incorrect. Rare HTF, Coin & Stamp Album in Box Sleeve. Original retail cost when released at ¥1280.00 in China. I have calculated that to approximately around $180.00 U.S. This album collection is no longer available for purchase in China and even harder to find anywhere in the Western World. If you are interested in adding this collection to your collection this may be your only opportunity. With that said the outer box sleeve does show some shelf wear and aging. Because of the outer sleeve the book I think is in very good condition. It has been protected from most general wear. It does have a small flaws and corners of spine have slight blunting. All of the stamp pages, cards ,envelopes, and other, also I personally believe to be in great condition. I am not an expert when it comes to stamps and coins. I am not qualified to grade these items. Small flaws and imperfections may be present. Thank you for understanding. I am not trying to pass off anything as a MINT condition item. This album has been handled. Please refer to pictures for any additional specifics on condition. I have tried to show as many images as possible to give a full description of this very fascinating collection but due to picture restraints I may have had to exclude additional details. 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This Victory of the Chinese People's War commemorative album is a fantastic collector's piece! The set includes two beautiful silver coins, three full stamp sheets, and even loaded China cards—great value for history and philately enthusiasts. The certificates and prestamped envelope add authenticity, though verifying the coin details may require extra research. A must-have for serious collectors!