German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950
Michel 259
"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 16Pf surcharge and features a sequence of notes by Bach sung by three singing masks.
Mi 259
50+16Pf
blue
50+16Pf
blue
Quantity Issued : 1,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1951
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Mi 259
Mint, unused
Mi 259
Mint, unused