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German Polar Bear stamp on expedition cover

Name: German Polar Bear stamp on expedition cover
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1987 · 80 pfennig

The stamp features a polar bear standing on an ice floe, with the denomination '80' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscribed. It is shown affixed to an envelope from a polar research expedition.

Issued in 1987, this German definitive stamp depicting a polar bear was part of a series showcasing German fauna. Its use on a letter from a polar research expedition highlights its connection to scientific exploration and international communication.

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fauna polar-research expedition

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