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Alexander von Humboldt
common1945-1980

Alexander von Humboldt

West Germany (Berlin) · 1957 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer, facing left. His name and life dates (1769-1859) are inscribed below the portrait.

This stamp commemorates Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned Prussian polymath, as part of a series honoring significant figures associated with Berlin's history. It was issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin during the period of West Berlin's unique political status.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel171

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
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

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.