Liechtenstein – Scott #s 898-900

Description

Liechtenstein – Scott #898–900 (1988) – “Der Brief” (The Letter) – Mint Never Hinged Set of 3

This beautifully detailed three-stamp set, Scott #898–900, was issued by Liechtenstein in 1988 as part of a cultural series titled “Der Brief” (“The Letter”). Each stamp illustrates a different scene themed around the writing, receiving, or presence of a personal letter—capturing the quiet intimacy and historical charm of pre-modern correspondence.

Painted by C. Eberle and printed with the superb color precision of W. Seidel, these stamps feature:

• #898 – 50 rp
  A letter left on the ornate carpet beside a richly draped bed—an evocative still-life hinting at secrecy or a message discovered at dawn.

• #899 – 90 rp
  A meticulously rendered writing desk with parchment, quill, candle, and flowers—a classic interior scene celebrating the act of letter-writing.

• #900 – 200 rp
  A refined 18th-century lady seated at her desk, composing a letter by candlelight, rich with period costume and décor.

All three issues display:

• Warm, painterly detail

• Period furnishings and costumes

• A narrative thread across the set

• Full original gum, Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Exceptional print quality typical of late-20th-century Liechtenstein issues

An elegant set ideal for collectors of Liechtenstein, fine art on stamps, historical interiors, and literary/letter-writing topicals.