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Adoration of the Magi (Grabower Altar) Christmas Stamp

Name: Adoration of the Magi (Grabower Altar) Christmas Stamp
Brand: Germany (Berlin)

Germany (Berlin) · 1982 · 80+40 Pfennig

The stamp depicts a detail from the 'Adoration of the Magi' panel of the Grabower Altar by Meister Bertram von Minden, showing the three wise men presenting gifts to the infant Jesus.

Issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin as a Christmas charity stamp, it reflects the tradition of surcharged stamps supporting social welfare in post-war West Germany.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

christmas religion art painting nativity

Catalog Numbers

michel688

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