Stamp block "200th Birth Anniversary of Taras 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, consisting of two stamps, features Shevchenko's drawings and excerpts from his poetry. Among the drawings are a portrait of the poet's bride Lykera Polusmak, an illustration of a Cossack bandura player with a boy guide, which is thematically related to the poem "Slave" ("Blind"), and a self-portrait of the artist.

The number of stamps in the block: 2
Printing: 59000 blocks
Theme: Personalities, History
Series of issues: The 200th anniversary of birth of Taras Shevchenko
Author: Taran V.
Nominal value: 9.00 UAH
Ukrposhta catalogue number: 128
Issue date: 26.09.2014
Product Type: Commemorative Stamp
Isuue year: 2014