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.