issued 2009 to commemorate the German composer's 200th birthday
3 February 1809, Hamburg
Much of Mendelssohn's work was created when he was very young - Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Wedding March) was composed in 1826 when he was just 17.
I don't think I've seen a portrait of Mendelssohn before.
ReplyDeleteI like his signature, its a nice portrait too.
ReplyDeleteI have received this very stamp! Me too, I like the signature on the stamp.
ReplyDeleteDId not realize he started his work when so young.
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