Hungary 1951 80th Anniversary of the Hungarian Stamp Souvenir Sheet
Hungary · 1951 · 1 Ft
This souvenir sheet commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first Hungarian postage stamp. The design features a reproduction of Hungary's first stamp from 1871, which depicts Emperor Franz Joseph I, alongside the Rákosi-era coat of arms. The sheet is imperforate and printed in a distinctive purple color.
Issued during the height of the communist Rákosi era in Hungary, this sheet celebrates a national philatelic milestone while incorporating the contemporary state symbol, reflecting the political climate of the time.
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Photogravure
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