Baden (Allied Occupation) – Scott # 5N39, used

Description

Baden Scott #5N39 (1949–1951) — Used

This 80 Deutsche Pfennig carmine rose stamp from Baden (Scott #5N39) honors Johann Peter Hebel (1760–1826), the beloved Alemannic poet, humorist, and educator whose writings celebrated everyday life in the Black Forest region. Issued during the French occupation of postwar Germany, this series paid tribute to Baden’s cultural heritage and influential figures in literature and art.

Printed in rich rose-red tones with fine engraved detail, the design captures Hebel’s warm and thoughtful expression, reflecting his enduring place in southwestern Germany’s cultural memory. This example is postally used, showing a neat circular cancel that preserves the portrait’s clarity.

Condition: Used; light cancel; well-centered; vibrant color and clean perforations.
Issued: 1949–1951
Color: Carmine Rose
Denomination: 80 Deutsche Pfennig
Series: Baden (French Zone – Post Currency Reform)
Subject: Johann Peter Hebel, poet and educator