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Albert Lortzing Commemorative Stamp
common1945-1980

Albert Lortzing Commemorative Stamp

Germany · 1951 · 20 Pfennig

A portrait stamp featuring German composer Albert Lortzing, facing slightly left, with his name and birth/death years below.

Issued by East Germany in 1951, this stamp commemorates the centenary of the death of Albert Lortzing, a significant figure in German opera.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sgEast Germany 292
scottEast Germany 207
michelDDR 292

Image: Deutsche Post · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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