Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic on postage stamps
On the anniversary of Poland regaining independence, i.e., on November 11, 2020, Poczta Polska will introduce an issue entitled "Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic." 720,000 postage stamps featuring the Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic will be issued.
As part of the issue, six postage stamps and three tags will be introduced into circulation. The stamps feature all the Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic: Maciej Rataj, Marshal of the Sejm of the First Term; Ignacy Daszyński, Marshal of the Sejm of the Second Term; Kazimierz Świtalski, Marshal of the Sejm of the Third Term; Stanisław Car, Marshal of the Sejm of the Fourth Term; Walery Sławek, Marshal of the Sejm of the Fourth Term; and Wacław Makowski, Marshal of the Sejm of the Fifth Term. The images come from paintings in the portrait gallery of Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic, displayed in the Sejm building. The tags feature the coat of arms of the Republic of Poland from 1919-1927, a medal minted on the occasion of the opening of the Legislative Sejm, and a portrait of Wojciech Trąmpczyński, Marshal of the Legislative Sejm.
"Our latest philatelic issue, featuring six Marshals of the Second Polish Republic, not only aligns with our company's mission by educating and providing role models, but is also a crucial element of the Post Office's extraordinary role, which we proudly fulfill. Committed to preserving tradition, we commemorate figures who, stemming from the independence ethos of the 1863 Uprising generation, shaped the reborn statehood of interwar Poland. In today's world, it is worth showcasing the attitudes and people for whom Poland, the homeland and its citizens, and the country's freedom and sovereignty were the highest good. Poczta Polska, a company with a 462-year tradition, consciously participates in supporting and promoting humanist and patriotic values. We are aware of the importance of these attitudes in shaping the younger generation of Poles, who only know from history the hardships of regaining and maintaining independence." Therefore, the "Marshals of the Second Polish Republic" stamps are, in my opinion, an excellent opportunity to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Poland regaining its independence, said Wiesław Włodek, vice-president of the management board of Poczta Polska.
As a reminder, last year, Poczta Polska issued a postage stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Legislative Sejm. The stamp commemorates the first Marshal of the Second Polish Republic – Wojciech Trąmpczyński.
" The history of Polish parliamentarism is full of outstanding figures who had a significant impact on the fate of our homeland. Many Marshals of the Sejm left us beautiful examples of courageous yet prudent thinking about public affairs. In the interwar period, those who upheld the rights and dignity of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland also shouldered the burden of responsibility for laying the legal foundations for the reborn Polish state. Therefore, I am pleased that, following the issuance of a commemorative stamp featuring the image of Wojciech Trąmpczyński, Poczta Polska is introducing a series of postage stamps featuring portraits of six additional Marshals of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic. This is an expression of special recognition and immense gratitude for the role they played in shaping the independent state. I also trust that this exceptional collection will also contribute to the dissemination of knowledge about these distinguished statesmen, whose profound concern for the good of the homeland deserves our respect and remembrance ," said Elżbieta Witek, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, regarding the issuance of the stamps.
About the stamp:
Author of stamp designs: Jarosław Ochendzan
Number of stamps: 6
Value: PLN 3.30 each
Circulation: 120,000 each
Stamp printing technique: offset
Stamp format: 31.25 x 43 mm
Sales sheet: 6 stamps + 3 tags
Paper: fluorescent
Date of introduction into circulation: November 11, 2020
Stamps from this issue will be available for purchase on November 11 this year in the online philatelic store of Poczta Polska.