A720-Paraguay 1972 Christmas Stamp “Anbetung der Könige” Hans Baldung Grien Si
🏷 Title:
Paraguay 1972 Christmas Stamp “Anbetung der Könige” Hans Baldung Grien – Sieger Presentation Card – Gesegnete Weihnacht
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📂 Category:
Stamps > Worldwide > Paraguay > Commemorative Issues > 1970–1979
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🧾 Condition:
Used – Excellent vintage condition. Stamp is mint and affixed to the original Sieger presentation card with printed artwork description and German Christmas greetings. Clean, well-preserved paper with no tears or creases, minor age-related toning consistent with age.
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🔍 Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Paraguay
Year of Issue: 1972
Theme: Christmas, Religious Art, Fine Art
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Denomination: Gs 0.75
Artwork: “Anbetung der Könige” (Adoration of the Magi)
Artist: Hans Baldung Grien (1484/85–1545)
Series: Paraguay Christmas Issue 1972
Issued By: Hermann Walter Sieger Philatelic Edition (Germany)
Card Text: “Gesegnete Weihnacht” – with printed message from Gisela & Hermann Walter Sieger
Language: German
Postmark: None (mint, never used)
Format: Single Stamp on Original Presentation Card
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💷 Valuation:
Estimated collector value: £6 – £10 GBP
Comparable Sieger philatelic Christmas issues (1970s Paraguay, mint carded) typically range between £5–£12 depending on condition and rarity.
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💡 Recommended Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £9.99
Auction Option: Start bid £4.99 (7-day duration, optional Buy It Now £9.99)
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📝 Description
Beautiful 1972 Paraguay Christmas stamp featuring “Anbetung der Könige” (Adoration of the Magi) by Hans Baldung Grien, one of Germany’s great Renaissance painters.
The stamp is mounted on its original Sieger presentation card, which includes a detailed printed description of the artwork and artist, along with a Christmas message — “Gesegnete Weihnacht” — and the names Gisela und Hermann Walter Sieger.
This collector’s card reflects Sieger’s tradition of combining fine art and philately in elegant Christmas greetings.
A lovely piece of vintage philatelic history, ideal for collectors of worldwide stamps, Paraguay issues, or art-themed philately.
