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common1945-1980
200th Birthday of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Germany · 1949 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, with his name and the years 1749-1949 inscribed. The denomination '20 PFENNIG' and 'DEUTSCHE POST' are also visible.
Issued by Deutsche Post in 1949, this stamp commemorates the 200th birthday of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a pivotal figure in German literature. It represents a post-war effort to celebrate German cultural heritage.
Printing Method
Engraved
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