East Germany (DDR) – Scott #s 278-79
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1956 DDR W. A. Mozart Bicentenary set (Scott #278–279); MNH, featuring engraved portraits of the composer in green and carmine—issued to mark the 200th anniversary of Mozart’s birth.
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Description
East Germany (DDR) — Scott #278–279 (1956) — Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
This elegant two-stamp set (Scott #278–279) was issued by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) in 1956 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) — one of the most celebrated composers in Western music.
Each stamp features a finely engraved profile portrait of Mozart, after a classical bust, with inscriptions marking his life dates (“1756–1791”) and the nation’s name, “DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK”. The portraits are signed EIGLER, the designer/engraver.
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10 Pf dark gray green – Left-facing portrait of Mozart.
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20 Pf carmine rose – Right-facing portrait of Mozart.
Condition: Mint, never hinged; vivid color, full original gum, excellent centering.
Issued: 1956
Color(s): Dark gray green; Carmine rose
Denominations: 10 Pf and 20 Pf
Theme: Bicentenary of Mozart’s birth
Designer/Engraver: Egon Eigler
Printing: Engraved
Historical Note: These stamps were part of a cultural revival series by the DDR that honored classical composers like Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Mozart—emphasizing the state’s role as guardian of German and European artistic heritage.
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