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Germany 1953 Philipp Reis Telephone Anniversary

Name: Germany 1953 Philipp Reis Telephone Anniversary
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1953 · 30 Pfennig

This 30 Pfennig stamp from 1953 commemorates the 75th anniversary of telephone service in Germany. It features a portrait of Philipp Reis, the German inventor who developed an early version of the telephone.

Issued by Deutsche Bundespost, this stamp honors Reis's pioneering work in telecommunications and marks a significant milestone in Germany's technological history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

inventor science technology telecommunications anniversary portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott693

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.3

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.