Date of issue: 10 April 2007

“The Boys of Paul Street” is one of the most read and most popular novels in Hungary, a compulsory book in schools. It is also among the best known Hungarian novels abroad and has been translated into numerous languages. In many foreign countries it is recommended or compulsory reading. The reason why the novel has been so popular both in Hungary and abroad is that the situations the story brings to life could happen anywhere at any time. Its main characters, such as Nemecsek whose selfless action for his gang cost him his life, show behavioural patterns characteristic of people and the mere mention of their names evokes these traits. Words associated with the novel such as “grund”, meaning the vacant lot the two rival gangs of boys fight for, have become firmly embedded in the Hungarian language. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)

The stamps show in order a portrait of Ferenc Molnár, the battle scene on the ‘grund’ and the honorary certificate issued to Nemecsek. The first day cover shows the street name, while the postmark is a stylised depiction of the heroes of the novel. Magyar Posta devotes the proceeds from the surcharge to supporting stamp collecting by young people.

Order code:
2007040040011/miniature sheet
2007040060012/FDC

Date of issue: 10 April 2007
Number of copies: 200,000 miniature sheets
Perforated size: 25 x 35 mm
Trimmed size: 120 x 60 mm
Total face value: HUF 640+60
Printed by Pénzjegynyomda Zrt.
Printing method: offset
Designed by Imre Benedek