Johann Sebastian Bach, Bicentenary of Death

Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, Bicentenary of Death
Brand: Germany (Federal Republic)

Germany (Federal Republic) · 1950 · 20 Pf

This stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of the renowned German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The design features a portrait of Bach based on the famous 1748 painting by Elias Gottlob Haussmann. The stamp is part of a set honoring famous Germans from the country's history.

Issued in 1950 by the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), this stamp was part of an effort to rebuild national identity and celebrate German cultural heritage after World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

music composers famous-people anniversaries portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg1036

scott669

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.