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Karl Marx Portrait Stamp, East Germany

Name: Karl Marx Portrait Stamp, East Germany
Brand: German Democratic Republic

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

Themes

historical-figures portraits communism

Catalog Numbers

michel961

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