Polish Post in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs broadcast the stamp "Poles to the world"
Poczta Polska introduced a stamp commemorating the figure of a valued architect - Józef Gosławski. The latest philatelic value was created in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and begins the series "Poles to the world". The purpose of the Polish community project implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in which the company joined, is to popularize knowledge about outstanding Poles, whose achievements find recognition and admiration abroad.
The stamp presents the building of the City Council in Baku by Józef Gosławski. This monumental 3 -storey building with baroque and classical architecture features is still considered the best administrative facility in the capital of Azerbaijan and the most important project of the Polish architect. Along the upper edge of the stamp were: the inscription "Poland" and marking of the nominal PLN 4, and along the right edge the name of the series - "Poles to the world". In addition to the stamp, Poczta Polska has published, in a limited version, the FDC envelope, i.e. an envelope on the first day of circulation. It presents the image of Józef Gosławski surrounded by a family, designed based on one of the few preserved photos of the famous architect.
- Only for 12 years of his city architect's career in Baku, Józef Gosławski changed and gave a new face to this city. He was and is an example of a Pole who created outside Poland, but he was always Polish in his heart. I am very happy that Poczta Polska has joined the program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Poles to the World" and continuing the traditions of such masters of designers - stamps like Czesław Słania, presents another stamp dedicated to "known unknown" Poles who, apart from Poland, created unique works, carried out great undertakings, were pioneers of progress, explorers, but they always cared for the memory of Poland and they emphasized the memory of Poland - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk.
Józef Gosławski (1865-1904) was born in Warsaw, in a Polish noble family. After graduating in St. Petersburg, he was delegated to Baku, to the construction of Alexander Nevsky's not existing today. A year later he was appointed the chief architect of the city. From now on, the architecture of Baku began to gain its own style and expression. Gosławski's creative activity in the years 1893-1900 resulted in the design and construction of 12 buildings that changed the architectural face of the city, including the Baki City Council presented on the postage stamp. In a short but intensive activity, our countryman proved himself as an outstanding architect. Today, the works of Józef Gosławski are monuments of world -class architecture and are under the protection of the Azerbaijan government.
- Poland gave the world many outstanding and creative minds. Researchers, scientists, writers, architects, inventors, artists - each of them deserved something special for the world. We don't remember or know much about many of our compatriots appreciated in the world today. Therefore, by joining the action of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we started a new series of stamps, devoted to promoting knowledge about these outstanding people. Most of the cases are incredibly interesting, and above all it can be an inspiration for our everyday life and of course the reason for national pride. The first hero of the series is the outstanding creator of the architectural pearls of Baku, author of over 40 projects, Józef Gosławski, the first, chief architect of the city of Baku. I hope that our latest stamp will find recognition in the eyes of philatelists - says Tomasz Zdzikot, president of Poczta Polska SA
Many of our countrymen made great discoveries and created unique works outside Poland, in various parts of the globe, most often because of exile or forced emigration. Emigration reality was often difficult and bumpy. After all, they became famous in the world, being successful in very different fields. The project "Poles to the world" is a unique and valuable initiative that allows you to restore the memory of outstanding Poles, famous and appreciated in the world, and completely unknown or forgotten in Poland.
The project was created thanks to the cooperation of Poczta Polska with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polish Diplomatic Museum in Baku.
About the stamp:
Project author: Poczta Polska SA
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 4.00
Edition: 140,000 pcs.
Print technique: Rotograwiura
BREAM format: 54 x 40.5 mm
Paper: Fluorescent
sales sheet: 35 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: 31 January 2022.
This and other philatelic publishing houses of Poczta Polska can be purchased at post offices and the online store .