Ludwig Heck, Berlin Zoo Surcharge

Germany · 1957 · 10+5 Pfennig

A portrait of Ludwig Heck, a German zoologist, is depicted on this stamp, which also features the denomination '10+5 Pfennig' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN'.

Issued as part of the 'Men of the History of Berlin II' series, this stamp honors Ludwig Heck, a former director of the Berlin Zoo, and includes a surcharge to support the zoo's operations during the post-war period.