DDR Germany Stamps 1963 Famous people / German Artists set MNH
The DDR (East Germany) issued a “German Artists” set of postage stamps in 1963 featuring famous German artists. This set includes four stamps portraying renowned figures in German art and culture. The stamps are cataloged as Michel numbers 952 to 955 and typically feature:
- Karl Friedrich Schinkel (architect and painter)
- Adolph Menzel (painter and illustrator)
- Caspar David Friedrich (romantic landscape painter)
- Ludwig van Beethoven (composer, often included in cultural sets celebrating German heritage)
These stamps honor influential German figures from the arts, focusing mainly on painters and cultural contributors. They were issued in mint never hinged (MNH) condition for collectors and are part of a significant series highlighting Germany’s artistic heritage.
Summary:
- Year issued: 1963
- Theme: Famous German artists
- Number of stamps: 4 (Michel 952-955)
- Featured figures include prominent painters and artists such as Schinkel, Menzel, Friedrich, and Beethoven (cultural figure)
- Popular among collectors interested in German cultural and artistic history
