Poland 1919 First Issue - Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Poland · 1919 · 25 fenigów

This stamp features a portrait of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a world-renowned Polish pianist, composer, and statesman. The design is simple, focusing on the portrait within an ornate frame, typical of early 20th-century definitive issues. It was part of a series issued by the newly independent Second Polish Republic.

Issued in 1919, this stamp marks the re-establishment of Poland as an independent nation after 123 years of partitions. Paderewski was a key figure in this process, serving as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.