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common1945-1980
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Portrait
Germany (Berlin) · 1961 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. His name and the denomination '20' are inscribed below the portrait.
Issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin in 1961, this stamp honors Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of Germany's most celebrated literary figures. It was part of a series recognizing distinguished Germans, reflecting cultural pride during the Cold War era in West Berlin.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
michelBerlin 208
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