This complete 1949 set from the East China People's Post commemorates the seventh anniversary of the Shantung Postal District and features a striking design showing a steam locomotive and a postal runner under a radiant five-pointed star. Issued on May 7, 1949, the stamps span denominations from 3 to 500 Chinese dollars and are printed in violet, carmine red, green-black, deep red, red-brown, and chestnut using offset printing. The issue was ungummed by design and shows a range of perforation varieties. Measuring 27 x 23 mm, these stamps, listed as Scott 5L23 to 5L29, represent the political and logistical transformation of Chinese postal services on the eve of the founding of the People’s Republic. The set’s visual emphasis on rail transport and swift communication reflects the revolutionary themes of modernization and unity. All stamps are mint never hinged with bright color and clean margins. Estimate "$90 – 110"