Karl Marx Portrait Stamp, East Germany
German Democratic Republic · 1963 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Karl Marx in a dark suit. The country name 'DDR' and the denomination '20' are displayed at the bottom.
This stamp honors Karl Marx, a pivotal figure in the development of communist and socialist thought. As a socialist state, East Germany frequently issued stamps featuring Marx to reinforce its ideological foundations.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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