This New Year Greeting Cover was issued on January 24, 2001, when the Year of Dragon passed and the Year of Snake came. The stamps picture the animals in traditional folk art mediums. The envelope illustration features a traditional celebration of the Chinese New Year. This special cover was issued on the first occasion of the Spring Festival Grand Gala Celebration held by China Central Television (CCTV), which has subsequently been held every year since. An English de scription of the cover is included. Please note that the stamp market in China is very volatile, much like the stock market here in the U.S. Our prices will be adjusted to the market prices traded in China.

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Chinese/English De scription, 4.95&39;&39; x 9&39;&39;