Europa 1980, Famous People: Georgios Karaiskakis and Ioannis Makriyiannis
Greece · 1980 · 14 & 20 GRD
This set of two stamps was issued for the 1980 Europa series, with the theme of 'Famous People'. The 14 drachma stamp depicts Georgios Karaiskakis, a renowned military commander of the Greek War of Independence. The 20 drachma stamp features Ioannis Makriyiannis, a general and key figure in the same conflict, known for his memoirs.
Issued to commemorate key figures of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), these stamps honor the heroes who fought for Greece's liberation from the Ottoman Empire.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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