East Germany (DDR) – Scott # 2460
$0.50
1985 DDR Reopening of the Semperoper, Dresden (Scott #2460); MNH souvenir sheet. Features the rebuilt opera house above its 1945 ruins, symbolizing East Germany’s postwar restoration and commitment to cultural renewal.
1 in stock
Description
East Germany (DDR) — Scott #2460 (1985) — Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — Semperoper Dresden Souvenir Sheet
Issued in 1985, this striking souvenir sheet commemorates the reopening of the Semperoper (Semper Opera House) in Dresden, one of the most celebrated landmarks in German cultural history.
Design details:
-
The main stamp (denomination 85 Pfennig) features a finely detailed illustration of the reconstructed Semperoper, which officially reopened on February 13, 1985, exactly 40 years after its destruction during the Allied bombing of Dresden in World War II.
-
The lower vignette, below the perforated stamp area, depicts the opera house in ruins after the bombing on February 13, 1945, with the caption “Dresden mahnt!” (“Dresden warns!”) serving as both a remembrance and a call for peace.
-
The elegant sepia and gray tones emphasize the contrast between destruction and renewal.
Details:
-
Date of Issue: 1985
-
Denomination: 85 Pfennig
-
Theme: Architecture / Reconstruction / Dresden / Peace Memorial
-
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
-
Format: Souvenir sheet (block issue)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.