Sp.752 Calligraphy Postage Stamps — “Former Ode on the Red Cliff” by Su Shi, Song Dynasty (III)

Following the second set of stamps depicting “Former Ode on the Red Cliff,” a work by Su Shi of the Song dynasty and is held in the National Palace Museum, issued on November 20, 2024, Chunghwa Post has issued the third set of five se-tenant stamps, each valued at NT$8. “Former Ode on the Red Cliff” is the only surviving work of Su Shi’s “Ode on the Red Cliff” Calligraphy. The brushstrokes are full-bodied yet sedate. The work combines literature with artistic creation. In 1082, he took a boat excursion with friends to the Red Cliff. He recalled the Battle of the Red Cliff that Sun Quan attacked Cao Cao’s forces during the Three Kingdoms period, and showed his understanding of human life. A stamp collection containing the first, second and third sets of the postage stamps has been released along with the stamps. The design with a 52-centimeter-long horizontal se-tenant strip of fifteen, the collection is worth collecting. To purchase postage stamps, please go directly to the post office branches, Postal Museum or order on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw.

(1) First Day Cover (235 mm × 120 mm): NT$5 apiece (2) Folder (with or without mount): NT$10 apiece (3) Loose-leaf album page: NT$10 apiece (4) Maximum cards: NT$75 a set (5) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a full set of stamps: NT$45 apiece (6) Pre-cancelled maximum cards: NT$115 a set (7) Stamp collection: NT$450 a copy. 1.Stamp collection will be available on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw. Pre-order is also acceptable in other branches. 2.Relative philatelic products will be available at the following branches: Taipei Beimen, Beitou, Nangang, Neihu, Muzha, Keelung Aisan Rd., Banqiao Wunhua Rd., Sanchong Zhongshan Rd., Xinzhuang, Xindian, Tamsui, Shulin, Taoyuan Chenggong Rd., Zhongli, Longtan, Yangmei, Hsinchu Wuchang St., Miaoli Zhongmiao, Taichung Minqyuan Rd., Fongyuan, Changhua Zhongyang Rd., Yuanlin, Nantou Sanhe, Douliou Xiping Rd., Chiayi Yushan, Tainan Chenggong Rd., Xinying, Jiali, Xinxing, Gangshan, Fongshan, Pingtung Minsheng Rd., Yilan Zhongshan Rd., Luodong, Hualien Guoan, Taitung Datong Rd., Magong Zhongzheng Rd. or order on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw. Pre-order is also acceptable in other branches.