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Richard Strauss Commemorative, West Berlin
common1945-1980

Richard Strauss Commemorative, West Berlin

West Berlin · 1954 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of the German composer Richard Strauss, with his name and birth/death years '1864-1949'. The denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' are also visible.

Issued by West Berlin's Deutsche Bundespost, this stamp commemorates the renowned German composer Richard Strauss. Its issuance by West Berlin highlights the city's separate postal administration during the Cold War era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

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