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77th German Katholikentag Festival in Cologne

Name: 77th German Katholikentag Festival in Cologne
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1956 · 10 Pfennig

This stamp features a stylized cross and a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, positioned above an outline of the iconic Cologne Cathedral. It was issued to commemorate the 77th German Katholikentag festival, a significant Catholic gathering held in Cologne.

The Katholikentag is a biennial assembly of Catholics in Germany, providing a forum for discussing faith and societal matters. The 1956 event in Cologne was an important post-war gathering, contributing to the resurgence of religious and community life in West Germany.

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Themes

religion festivals catholicism cologne-cathedral

Catalog Numbers

sg1251

scott746

michel239

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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