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Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim 1000th Death Anniversary

Name: Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim 1000th Death Anniversary
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1973 · 40 Pfennig

This stamp features a stylized portrait of Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim, a prominent medieval German canoness, dramatist, and poet. It was issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of her death.

Hrotsvitha (c. 935 – c. 975) is considered the first female writer from the German lands, known for her Latin plays and poems, making her a significant figure in early medieval European literature.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

literature history women-in-history medieval-history poets dramatists

Catalog Numbers

scott1120

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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