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Folder issue "Andrzej Wajda"
Catalogue number: 5498
Issue date: 22-05-2026
Folder includes one perforated stamp (5498) of issue.
The philatelic issue dedicated to Andrzej Wajda honors one of the most outstanding figures of world cinema and a director who profoundly shaped Polish and European film culture.
The project was developed in cooperation with and with expert consultation from:
Prof. Krystyna Zachwatowicz‑Wajda, the Kyoto‑Kraków Foundation of Andrzej Wajda and Krystyna Zachwatowicz‑Wajda, the Polish Filmmakers Association, as well as the Polish Parliament (Sejm and Senate).
The stamp features an artistic portrait of Andrzej Wajda with a film camera, based on a photograph taken in 1974 by Andrzej Zbraniecki (PAP) during the shooting of the film “The Promised Land”.
The bold red‑and‑black composition emphasizes:
✔️creative expression,
✔️cinematic dynamism,
✔️the director’s distinctive artistic style.
The sheet contains 6 stamps (3×2 layout) with an extended graphic setting.
Additional design elements include:
✔️the signature “Wajda”,
✔️typographic repetition of the name ANDRZEJ WAJDA,
✔️minimalist background contrasting with the intense red stamps,
✔️institutional references enhancing the commemorative character.
The FDC features an artistic photograph by Edward Hartwig, sourced from the National Digital Archives.
The portrait highlights the director’s significance and timeless legacy in cinema.The postmark uses a facsimile of Andrzej Wajda’s signature, adding a personal and symbolic element to the issue.
Folded format: 205 mm x 205 mm
Unfolded format:410 mm x 205 mm
Product Details
| Denomination | stamps without face value |
|---|---|
| Designer | Andrzej Pągowski |
| Number of stamps in issue | 1 |
| Number of stamps in sheet | 6 |
| Paper | Fluorescent |
| Printing techniques | Offset |
| Print run | 600 pcs |
| Stamp size | 40,5 x 40,5 mm |
| Year of issue | 2026 |
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