1950 People's Republic of China Gate of Heavenly Peace Stamp - 300 Yuan Red

This is a vintage postage stamp from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), part of the foundational 'Gate of Heavenly Peace' definitive series issued in 1950. The stamp is printed in a distinct deep red or carmine ink on an off-white, cream-toned paper. The central design depicts Tiananmen (The Gate of Heavenly Peace) in Beijing, accompanied by a Huabiao (ceremonial ceremonial column) to the left, rendered in a detailed line-engraved style. The denomination '300' is prominent in the lower right corner, with the Chinese characters '中國人民郵政' (China People's Post) running along the bottom left. The paper shows slight yellowing consistent with age, indicating an original mid-20s century production. The perforation gauge appears standard for the era, though the edges show minor irregularities, typical of early PRC issues. The stamp is in unused (mint) condition as there is no visible postal cancellation mark, though further inspection of the reverse would be required to determine the state of the original gum. The printing quality shows good contrast, characteristic of the early series used to stabilize postal rates during the transition to the New Yuan. There are no significant tears or creases visible in the image, although the centering is slightly shifted toward the top left, which is common for this issue.