common1945-1980

Germany 1961-64 Famous Germans Set

Name: Germany 1961-64 Famous Germans Set
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1961 · Various (5pf to 40pf)

This definitive series, issued over several years, honors sixteen influential German personalities from various fields. The set features finely engraved portraits of figures such as Albertus Magnus, Gerhart Hauptmann, Heinrich von Kleist, and Arthur Schopenhauer. The consistent design style and high-quality printing make it a classic of German philately.

Issued by the Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany, this series celebrated the nation's rich cultural and intellectual heritage during the post-war economic recovery period known as the Wirtschaftswunder.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

famous-people portraits scientists philosophers composers writers artists

Catalog Numbers

scott828-838, 840-843

michel347-357, 359-362

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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