Memorial stamp for Mozart. No’s 339-340
On 19th March 1956, Belgium issued a series of 3 stamps, including Mozart at age and Queen Elisabeth, no’s 988 & 989 (although in a different color and values). It is clear that these stamps were also issued for the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi seven month later.
Issued in occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Born in Salzburg, Austria, 27 January 1756. He died in Vienna, 5 December 1791.
Son of Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Pertl. Wolfgang began composing minuets at the age of 5 and symphonies at 9. He became one of the most composers of Western musical history.
The surtax was for the benefit of the Belgium Work “Pro Mozart”.
The text in Latin on no 340 “Elisabeth Artium Patrona”, refers to Queen Elisabeth as Patronage of art.
Date of issue: 10 October 1956
Expiration date: 1 July 1957
Design: A.Meulemans
Engraving:
J.Vroye
Printing: Atelier du Timbre, Malines. (Zegeldrukkerij, Mechelen-Belgium)
Perforation: 11.5
Size: 24 x 35 (Mozart)
Size: 52 x 35 (Queen Elisabeth)
Sheet: 30
Marginal inscriptions: there are four plates used, in each right margin pl. no. “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” is printed.
Circulation: see series
No 339. 4,50F, violet, Mozart at age. 197,340 stamps
No 340. 6,50F, blue, Queen Elisabeth and Sonata by Mozart. 161,910 stamps
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The imperforated series is in size and coloring exact the same as above:
Remark: the white border around these stamps is much larger when cut from a side, top, bottom or corner of a sheet.
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There are no variations or curiosities known for any of the above shown material.