Berlin – Scott # 9N115, used
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1955 Berlin 40 Pf deep blue Wilhelm Furtwängler (Scott #9N115), used; a moving tribute to Germany’s foremost conductor, symbolizing Berlin’s enduring reverence for its musical and artistic heritage.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N115, Used
Issued in 1955, this 40 Pfennig commemorative from West Berlin honors Wilhelm Furtwängler (1886–1954), one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed conductors. The design captures Furtwängler in a moment of expressive intensity, baton poised, embodying the artistry and emotion that defined his career.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N115
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Denomination: 40 Pf
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Design: Portrait of Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting
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Color: Deep blue
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Designer: Leon Schnell
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Condition: Used, light circular cancel
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Issue Date: 1955
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Inscription: “Wilh. Furtwängler †1954 / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
Issued one year after his death, this stamp pays tribute to the legendary conductor who led both the Berlin Philharmonic and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. Despite controversies surrounding his career during the Nazi era, Furtwängler was celebrated for his musical integrity and emotional depth. His inclusion in Berlin’s commemorative issues reflects postwar Germany’s effort to reclaim its cultural legacy.
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