Germany Famous Germans Definitive Series (1961-1964)
Germany · 1961 · Various (5pf to 3DM)
This definitive series, issued between 1961 and 1964, honors sixteen influential German figures from history. The set features finely engraved portraits of renowned individuals such as Albertus Magnus, Johannes Gutenberg, Albrecht Dürer, Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Albert Einstein, celebrating their contributions to science, art, religion, and philosophy.
Issued by the Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany, this series reflects the nation's post-war focus on celebrating its rich cultural and intellectual heritage.
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