German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950

Michel 256
"Anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's Death"

Issued: 14th Jun 1950. Perf: 13x13½. Watermark Wz 1 and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Jacob and Weise to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's Death. This stamp has a 4Pf surcharge and features a shepherd boy playing a double flute.

Mi 256
12+4Pf
blue light green

Quantity Issued : 1,000,000

Valid Until: 30th Jun 1951

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VARIATIONS

NO KNOWN VARIATIONS

PLATE FLAWS

Mi 256 PF I
vertical green line between the flutes

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 256
Mint, unused

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1950

Michel 256 "Anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's Death"