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Germany 1961-64 Famous Germans Personalities Set
common1945-1980

Germany 1961-64 Famous Germans Personalities Set

Germany · 1961 · Various (5pf to 2DM)

This definitive series, issued between 1961 and 1964, honors sixteen influential German personalities from various fields such as science, arts, and philosophy. The set includes stamps featuring figures like Albertus Magnus, Johannes Gutenberg, Albrecht Dürer, Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Immanuel Kant, showcasing Germany's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

Issued by the Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany, this long-running definitive series replaced the Heuss series and was used for everyday postage for several years during the Cold War era.

Catalog Numbers

scott828-843
michel356-371

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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