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common1945-1980
Theodor Heuss II (Saarland)
Saarland · 1957 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features a profile portrait of Theodor Heuss, the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, facing left. The country name 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' and 'SAARLAND' are at the top, with the denomination '20 PFENNIG' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of a series issued for Saarland after its reintegration into West Germany in 1957, featuring Theodor Heuss, symbolizing the new political alignment. It represents the period when Saarland transitioned from a French protectorate back to Germany.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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