Bosnia Mostar postage stamps year 2017 Draisine Bicycle

Bosnia Mostar postage stamps year 2017 Draisine Bicycle MNH

In 2017, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar postal authority) issued a commemorative postage stamp featuring the Draisine, an early form of bicycle. This stamp is part of a broader series celebrating the history of bicycles and their inventors.

Details of the Stamp

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Subject: Draisine Bicycle (the earliest two-wheeled, human-propelled vehicle, invented by Karl Drais in 1817)
• Issuing Authority: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar)
• Design: The stamp depicts the Draisine, also known as the “running machine,” which is recognized as a precursor to the modern bicycle.
• Purpose: The stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the invention of the Draisine, marking a significant milestone in transportation history.

Catalogue Information

• The 2017 Draisine Bicycle stamp is listed among Bosnia and Herzegovina’s official postage stamps for that year, as catalogued by philatelic resources.
• The stamp is part of a themed issue, likely released alongside other stamps celebrating cycling or technological innovation, as is common with such commemorative series