German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950
Michel 258
"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 an 8Pf surcharge and depicts a Baroque portrait after a painting by an unknown painter (it is disputed by experts that the painting, as originally assumed, represents Bach).
Mi 258
30+8Pf
brown light red
30+8Pf
brown light red
Quantity Issued : 1,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1951
VARIATIONS
NO KNOWN VARIATIONS
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 258 PF I
Point on the left lower lip
Point on the left lower lip
Mi 258 PF II
Point at the bottom of the left nostril
Point at the bottom of the left nostril
Mi 258 PF III
Spot on the lower lip right
Spot on the lower lip right
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 258
Mint, unused
Mi 258
Mint, unused