Famous Hungarians: János Apáczai Csere
Hungary · 1957 · 1 Ft
This stamp features a portrait of János Apáczai Csere (1625-1659), a prominent Hungarian writer, pedagogue, philosopher, and theologian. He is best known for his work "Magyar encyclopaedia," the first encyclopedia written in the Hungarian language. The design is a simple yet elegant portrait set against a solid colored background, typical of the 'Famous Hungarians' definitive series.
Issued in 1957, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series celebrating influential figures in Hungarian history, science, and culture during the post-war period under the Hungarian People's Republic.
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Photogravure
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