Paul Gerhardt 350th Anniversary
West Germany · 1957 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features a portrait of Paul Gerhardt, a German hymn writer, with his name and life dates '1607-1676' below. The denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are inscribed at the bottom.
Issued in 1957, this stamp commemorates the 350th anniversary of the birth of Paul Gerhardt, a significant figure in German hymnody. It reflects West Germany's post-war cultural recognition of historical figures.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain
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