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Norway
Norwegian Writers
September 21, 2007
The stamp shows the love poems Ferdaminne from the summer by Halldis Moren Vesaas (1907-1985), with her portrait and signature.

Brazil
Capistrano de Abreu
December 9, 2003
The stamp marks the 150th Anniversary of the birth of João Capistrano de Abreu (1853-1927), a Brazilian historian.

This May 5, 1993 issue (Mi #2098) of Austria commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of poet and writer Peter Rosegger (1843-1918). Rosegger was a native of the province of Styria in Austria. Also shown is a German issue of 1943 showing a portrait (photographic image) of Rosegger.

Spain
Vicente Aranda
May 25, 2017
Vicente Aranda (1926 – 2015) was one of the most renowned Spanish filmmakers. He became known for bringing contemporary Spanish novels to life on the big screen. He was also noted for exploring difficult social issues such as sexuality.

This souvenir sheet was issued on January 13, 1981 by the DDR to commemorate the 225th birth anniversary of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791).

Inscription on sheet says, "section from the autograph of the 'Magic Flute' by W.A. Mozart at the German State Library in Berlin, capital of the DDR."

Here is the DDR's January 11, 1983 souvenir sheet (Mi Block 69) commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897).

On November 4, 1986 the DDR issued this souvenir sheet (Mi Block 86) to commemorate the birth bicentenary of composer Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826).

The 175th anniversary of the birth of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) was commemorated by the DDR on January 24, 1984 with the issuance of this souvenir sheet (Mi Block 76). Inscription on the right side of the sheet indicates that the image of the signature is taken from an item in the collection of the DDR's National Library in Berlin.

Here is Finland's May 12, 1956 stamp (Facit #459) commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of statesman and philosopher Johan Vilhelm Snellman (1806-1881). Two million of these copperplate recessed-printed stamps were issued.

Throughout 1953 Cuba issued a series of 20 stamps commemorating the birth centenary of revolutionary leader and national hero Jose Marti (1853-1895). The 8c airmail stamp (Sc #C82) from this series, shown here, depicts an artist's rendering of the Manifesto of Montecristi (1895), the official document of the Revolutionary Party in Cuba. This document was written and signed by Marti. The document was also signed by revolutionary leader Maximo Gomez (1836-1906), as shown on the stamp.

This May 4, 1993 special cancellation of Lebach, Germany depicts Konrad Hermann Joseph Adenauer (1876-1967) and his signature. Adenauer founded the Christian Democratic Union and served as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949-63.

The cancellation commemorates the 45th anniversary of Adenauer's role as chairman of the Parliamentary Council of 1948, and as principal builder of a constitution for the western zones of post-war Germany.

The stamp served as franking on an auction firm's mailing to the USA. Although this 2 DM Heinemann stamp, and all other 1969-90 Berlin stamps became invalid for use on January 1, 1992, this was not noticed, and was allowed to pass through the mail.

On May 7, 1992 the Federal Republic of Germany issued this 100 pf stamp (Mi #1612) to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of mathematician Adam Riese.

Stamp depicts "writing of the 'nine trial' (1524); signature of Adam Riese, arithmetic master; and Italian 'AR'; from woodcut" (Michel).

Here is Berlin's August 10, 1989 stamp (Mi #851) commemorating the birth centenary of journalist and Nobel Laureate Carl von Ossietzky (1889-1938). Pic shows Ossietzky in a nazi concentration camp.

From wikipedia, "Carl von Ossietzky was a German journalist and pacifist. He was the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in exposing German re-armament."

This souvenir cover of Gotha, Germany has a special cancellation celebrating Bertha von Suttner, who is also the subject of the cachet and stamp. The cancel indicates that it was applied on the Fifth Association Day of Thuringian Philatelists. Cachet inscription states, "Last resting place (of Bertha von Suttner) in the Urn Hall of Gotha".

From wikipedia, "Bertha Felicitas Sophie Freifrau von Suttner (1843 - 1914) was an Austrian-Bohemian pacifist and novelist. In 1905 she became the second female Nobel laureate (after Marie Curie in 1903), the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first Austrian Laureate."

On February 25, 1988 Iceland issued these two "Icelandic Celebrities" stamps (Facit #s 717-8) to honor native sons Adelsteinn Kristmundsson (1908-1958) and David Stefansson (1895-1964). Both men were poets. Kristmundsson used the pen name "Steinn Steinarr", as shown on the stamp.

Facit catalog mixed up the information on these two men/stamps, causing some confusion.