Description: This commemorative postage stamp from the Polish People's Republic (Polska) marks a pivotal quincentennial milestone in regional European history. Rendered in a deep, elegant reddish-brown ink over a light cream paper stock, the central vignette highlights the High Gate (Brama Wysoka) and surrounding historic towers of the city of Olsztyn. The central layout is flanked symmetrically by heavy, multi-tiered Gothic stone arches that give the composition an atmospheric framing effect. Running across the top track is the bold celebratory inscription "500-LECIE POWROTU POMORZA", marking the 500th anniversary of Pomerania's historic return to Polish administration. The city name "OLSZTYN" is printed directly above the fortress gateway. The face value denomination of 1.55 Złoty (1.55 ZŁ) is mirrored in both lower corners, balancing the bold text "POCZTA POLSKA" across the baseline. The lower margins credit the graphic design layout to E. John on the left, the state printing house "PWPW" in the center, and the master engraving execution to Czesław Słania on the right.
Circa: Mid 20th Century
Condition: Used - Hinged
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