Complete Sheets ( 20 sets) of 1997 1st set of the classical myth novel of China "Monkey King"(Journey To The West) series Stamps. Formosa(Taiwan), Rep of China.
sc#3146-49.
4 stamps are "The Palm of Buddha,." "The Pilgrimage of Tang Monk," "The Flaming Mountain" and "The Cobweb Cave".
The popularity of the "Journey To The West" makes its characters well-known to most Chinese. The novel, composed of 10O chapters, is divided into 3 major sections, the first dealing with the birth and growth of Sun Wu-kung, the second, with Buddha´s motivation of imparting the scriptures, and the third, with the westward pilgrimage. The story is presented in episode form. each with climaxes coming one after another, expressing unparalleled wit and thought-provoking humor. "Palm of Buddha," depicts the consequences in the wake of Sun´s insolent behavior in the heavenly palace, "The pilgrimage of T´ang Monk" depicts the procession on the way to the West for Buddhist scriptures, Both "The Flaming Mountain" and "The Cobweb Cave" depict the insidious hazards and tremendous difficulties during the journey to the West.
The photo is only an example.
Mint & never hinged(mnh).
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