uncommon1900-1945

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Portrait

Name: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Portrait
Brand: Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone)
Availability: InStock

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1945 · 12+8 RM

The stamp features a profile portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe facing right, with his name 'J. W. v. Goethe' and the denomination '12+8 RM' printed below.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany shortly after World War II, this stamp commemorates Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a significant figure in German literature, during a period of national rebuilding and re-establishment of cultural identity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

literature portrait historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

michel98B

Image: Schoner für die OPD Erfurt · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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