Block «200th anniversary of the birth of T. Shevchenko»

60.00 ₴

The series "200th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko" includes a series of postal issues dedicated to the anniversary date and shows the versatility of the Ukrainian genius.

The block contains a facsimile copy of the poem "The Sun is Setting, the Mountains are Blackening..." and drawings from the period of exile (1847-1857). Among the drawings: an image of a Kazakh woman (1856), an illustration of the Kara-Butak fort made during the Aral Sea descriptive expedition, and Shevchenko's self-portrait (1847).

Block size, mm: 130х80
Size of stamps, mm: 36.54х40.02, 66.12х40.02
The number of stamps in the block: 2
Printing: 142 000 blocks
Theme: Personalities
Series of issues: The 200th anniversary of birth of Taras Shevchenko
Author: Taran V.
Nominal value: 3.50 UAH
Ukrposhta catalogue number: 81
Issue date: 09.03.2010
Product Type: Commemorative Stamp
Isuue year: 2010