Russia postage stamp year 1961 Franz Liszt composer 1v MNH

Russia stamps year 1959 Birth Anniversary of Charles Darwin MNH

Soviet Union (USSR) issued a single postage stamp in 1961 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811–1886).

🇷🇺 USSR 1961 Franz Liszt Commemorative Stamp

• Year: 1961
• Subject: Franz Liszt (composer and pianist)
• Issue: 150th Anniversary of his birth
• Type: Single postage stamp (1v)
• Catalogue status: Listed in Soviet stamp catalogues as a dedicated commemorative issue celebrating Liszt’s contribution to music.

In Soviet philately, Liszt is one of the few foreign cultural figures portrayed; this issue specifically honors his legacy.

📌 Collecting Notes

• The stamp’s catalogue number in specialized Soviet/USSR lists is Mi 2545 / Sc 2536 (Michel and Scott catalog numbers respectively) — these are standard philatelic references for identification.