DDR Germany postage stamps year 1959 poet / Friedrich von Schiller MNH
The German Democratic Republic (DDR) issued a specific set in 1959 to honor the famous poet and dramatist Friedrich von Schiller.
The theme was the 200th Anniversary of his Birth (born November 10, 1759).
🖋️ Stamp Set Details
This set consists of two commemorative stamps, both featuring a portrait of Schiller.
| Catalog Number (Michel) | Denomination | Subject/Design | Colors |
| 733 | 10 Pfennig | Portrait of Friedrich Schiller | Gray-Black |
| 734 | 20 Pfennig | Portrait of Friedrich Schiller | Blackish Brown Carmine / Bright Pink Red |
Key Information:
- Year of Issue: 1959
- Issue Date: November 10, 1959 (Schiller’s 200th birthday)
- Total Stamps in Set: 2
- Michel Catalog Numbers for the set: 733-734
- Theme: 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805)
- Designer: Heinrich Petzold (based on an older bust/portrait)
