13.XII.1943 – Mi 148-149 – Famous Croats – Ruđer Bošković

Design I. Režek & K. Seizinger   Perforation: 10 ¾

This is the continuation of the Famous Croats series, honoring Ruđer Bošković – famous astronomer, mathematician and philosopher from the 18th century.

Stamps were issued in a sheets of 100 stamps.

Graver’s marks

Graver’s mark ‘S’ on Mi 148 (plate position 73)

Graver’s mark, “S” on the thumb of the right hand

Minister Albums

Minister albus are issued containing imperforated stamps and 3 color proofs for each value.

Color proofs

There is also a very rare light green color proof for Mi 149 (not included in the Minister album).

Masterprint cards

Vienna State Print office also issued Masterprint cards with each value in 3 color proofs in variations of  issue color, perforation 14 ½.

Graver’s proofs