common1945-1980

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Name: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1979 · 40 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a German writer and philosopher. His name, life dates (1729-1781), and the denomination are inscribed on the stamp.

This stamp was issued by Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) in 1979 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a key figure of the Enlightenment. It belongs to the 'Bedeutende Deutsche' (Important Germans) series.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

people literature philosophy portraits commemorative

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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