Beethoven Collections – Stamps
Ludwig van Beethoven’s music transcends borders and languages, uniting people through its emotional depth and innovative spirit. This passion extends to the world of philately, where stamps featuring the composer’s image and musical themes have become coveted collector’s items.
Welcome to our exploration of Beethoven on stamps! Here, you’ll discover a fascinating array of issues from around the globe, each a miniature tribute to the maestro. Delve into the artistic interpretations of Beethoven’s portrait, explore stamps commemorating his famous works, and unearth hidden gems issued for special occasions. Whether you’re a seasoned philatelist or simply a music enthusiast, this collection promises a delightful journey through Beethoven’s legacy, one tiny, colorful stamp at a time.
| French First Day Envelopes (FDC) of Ludwig van Beethoven |
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Superb philatelic document entitled “The glories of the European Community”.
Sheet of six cinderellas published by Cartes d’Art (Paris – France).
Each stamp represents the head of a composer, his signature and the score of one of his famous works. They were realized by Michel Tanelian.
On Beethoven stamp, one can see the first measures of the Ode to Joy…
Sheet of 12 cinderellas. Record labels with famous works by reknown composers: Brahms, Smetana, Mozart, Grieg, Beethoven, Strauss, Chopin and Bach. Their face value is 8,50 NF.
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  West GermanyMarch 20th 1970 Michel 616
|  Germany – BerlinDecember 1st 1961 Michel 210 (Note the “Post Berlin” on the right) |
 East GermanyMarch 26th 1952 Michel 300 – Scott 96 |  East GermanyMarch 26th 1952 Michel 301 – Scott 97 | |
 East Germany10th December 1970 Michel Blk 33 |  East GermanyJanuary 20th 1970 Michel 1537 – Scott 1169 (series of six famous men) |
| Germany – Reich November 1st 1926 Michel 392 |  Germany – Reich October 10th 1927 Michel 407 – Scott 363 |
 Germany – BerlinMarch 26th 1952 for the 125th anniversary of his death Michel 87
|  GermanyJanuary 16th 2003 The Beethoven-Haus at Bonn |
 AltonaLocal stamp of 1889 Michel C9 |  Germany – SaarApril 28th 1951 Michel 273 – Scott 205 |
 GermanyRheinland-Plafz September 1947 – Michel 1 |  GermanyRheinland-Plafz October 1947 – Michel 12
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 AustriaApril 24th 1922 Michel 420A (series of 7 musicians) |  AustriaA scene from Fidelio May 23rd 1969 Michel 1296 (a series of eight stamps on the theme of the opera) |  AustriaDecember 16th 1970 Michel 1352 – Scott 887 |
 AustriaNovember 26th 1995 Michel 2175 (in the same series: Anton v. Webern)
|  AustriaBeethovenhaus at Heiligenstadt September 25th 1962 Michel 1117 |
 AustriaThis is a prototype of a stamp by Georg Wimmer who died before it was finished… |  AustriaThis cinderella exists in several colors |  AustriaThis cinderella exists in three colors: red, brown, purple and light green |
 | Austria – 1969 |
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| Albania – December 16th 1970 – Michel 1455-1460 – Scott 1328-1333 |
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| Andorra – Not a stamp |
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| Liechtenstein 2006 Berühmte Werke Mozart – Die Zauberflöte Gerschwin – Rapsodie in Blue Beethoven – Pastorale Saint-Saëns – Der Schwan Strauss – Radetzky Marsch Händel – Wassermusik Tschaikowsky – Blumenwaltzer Mendelssohn – Sommernachtstraum… |  |
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 DubaiFebruary 5th 1975 Michel 405 |
