Albrecht Dürer Tête-bêche Gutter Pair (Berlin)

Germany · 1961 · 20 Pf

The stamp features a portrait of the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, facing left, with his name and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' inscribed. This specific item is a tête-bêche gutter pair, meaning two stamps are printed upside down relative to each other, separated by a gutter.

This stamp is part of a series honoring distinguished Germans, issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin, reflecting West Germany's cultural identity during the Cold War. The inclusion of Albrecht Dürer, a pivotal figure in German art history, emphasizes national heritage.