1992-03, Fir of China《杉树》

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides is a kind of precious tree in China with the height reaching 35 meters. It is mainly distributed at the border of Sichuan, Hubei and Hunan provinces. Cathaya Argyrophylla, in the height of 20 meters, survives in the sub-tropical areas which are at an altitude of 980-1870 meters above sea level. Taiwania Flousiana, with the highest height of 75 meters, is famous for its high timber quality. Abies Beshanzuensis, has been listed in the species of rare plants which are on the brink of extinction, for there are only four plants of this kind in the southern part of Zhejiang province.

: (4-1), Metasequoia Glyptostroboides, 20 fen, 31*52mm

: (4-2), Cathaya Argyrophylla, 30 fen, 31*52mm

: (4-3), Taiwania Flousiana, 50 fen, 31*52mm

: (4-4), Abies Beshanzuensis, 80 fen, 31*52mm

Stamp Title: Fir of China
Serial number: 1992-3
Values in set: 4
Date of issue: March 10, 1992
Designers: Zeng Xiaolian
Size: 31*52mm
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 40
Printing process: offset
Printer: Beijing Stamp Factory

Chinese Stamp- Fir of China

Knowing China Through Chinese Stamps
国家邮政局1992年3月10日发行《杉树》特种邮票1套4枚。
（4-1）T 水杉 20分 4179.7万枚
（4-2）T 银杉 30分 2756.7万枚
（4-3）T 秃杉 50分 2869.7万枚
（4-4）T 百山祖冷杉 80分 2611.7万枚
志号名称：1992-3T
版别：胶印
整版枚数：40枚
全套面值：1.8元
邮票规格：31×52毫米
齿孔度数：12度
设计者：曾孝濂
印制机构：北京邮票厂