1950 People's Republic of China Tiananmen Square 200 Yuan Green Postage Stamp

This is a vintage postage stamp from the People's Republic of China, specifically part of the 'Gate of Heavenly Peace' definitive series issued post-1949. The stamp features a central illustration of the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, accompanied by a Huabiao (ceremonial dragon pillar) on the left. The design is printed in a single shades-of-green ink on an off-white, slightly cream-colored paper stock. The value '200' is prominently displayed in the bottom left corner, with the Chinese characters for '200 Yuan' also appearing in the upper right. Chinese characters at the bottom center identify the issuing authority as the China People's Postal Service. The stamp's construction includes standard machine-cut perforations on all four sides. Regarding condition, the perforations show some minor irregularities and slight toning at the tips, which is common for paper of this age (circa early 1950s). The centering of the design is slightly shifted toward the top right margin. There are no visible heavy cancellation marks, suggesting it may be in unused or mint hinged condition, though the back would need inspection for gum integrity. The engraving quality shows fine line work in the architectural details of the Gate and the textured scaling of the Huabiao pillar, which are key indicators of authentic government printing from this period. The overall state indicates typical light aging without significant tears, creases, or thinning.