SCG5918 - Mexico 1977 – 150th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Death (Airmail Issue)This striking pair of Mexican airmail stamps, issued in 1977, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of Ludwig van Beethoven. Designed by A. Guzmn, each stamp features a minimalist portrait of the composer in bold contrasting tonesred for the 4. 30 peso value and turquoise for the 1. 60 peso. The clean lines and strong typography convey reverence for Beethovens enduring influence on world music. Issued by T. I. E. V., these stamps reflect