German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950
Michel 257
"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 6Pf surcharge and features a middle-aged girl playing a hand organ.
Mi 257
24+6Pf
brown olive
24+6Pf
brown olive
Quantity Issued : 1,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1951
VARIATIONS
NO KNOWN VARIATIONS
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 257 PF I
Edge line of the organ broken on the right of the keyboard
Edge line of the organ broken on the right of the keyboard
Mi 257 PF II
thin white line connects 3rd and 4th organ pipe from the left
thin white line connects 3rd and 4th organ pipe from the left
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 257
Mint, unused
Mi 257
Mint, unused