Russia / USSR stamps year 1970/80 Russian Art – MNH stamps

Russia / USSR 1970/80 Russian Art – MNH stamps

During the 1970s and 1980s, the USSR issued a variety of mint never hinged (MNH) postage stamps celebrating Russian art and culture. These stamps often featured famous Russian artists and their works, including paintings, sculptures, and folk art, reflecting the rich artistic heritage of the Soviet Union.

Key highlights include:

• The stamps portray works by prominent Russian painters and graphic artists, such as Repin, Surikov, and Levitan, among others.
• Designs are typically detailed and colorful, printed with high-quality engraving or photogravure techniques.
• Many sets were issued as commemoratives reflecting major anniversaries in Russian art history or exhibitions.
• The range covers various art forms, including classical paintings, folk motifs, and modern Soviet realism.
• Collectors prize these stamps for their cultural significance and aesthetic appeal, with MNH copies retaining original gum and pristine condition.

This era produced a substantial volume of artistic-themed stamps that showcase the USSR’s cultural identity and promotion of the arts internationally.The 1919 Bayern (Bavaria) postage stamps used are part of a notable series of German Empire stamps overprinted with “Freistaat Bayern” reflecting the state’s transition after monarchy ended. These stamps include 16 different overprints issued in 1919, used locally in Bavaria and bearing cancellations. They represent a significant period in Bavarian postal history and are collected for their historical context and overprint varieties.