Berlin – Scott # 9N302
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1970 Berlin 30 Pf multicolor 20th Berlin Festival Weeks issue (Scott #9N302), MNH; a vivid modernist design celebrating the cultural vitality and artistic independence of West Berlin.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N302, MNH
Issued in 1970, this 30 Pfennig commemorative from West Berlin celebrates the 20th Berliner Festwochen (Berlin Festival Weeks)—an annual cultural event showcasing the city’s vibrant postwar arts scene. The design features an abstract composition of bold red, pink, orange, and black forms, reflecting the energy and modernity of Berlin’s artistic renaissance during the Cold War.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N302
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Denomination: 30 Pf
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Design: Abstract art for the 20th Berlin Festival Weeks
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Color: Multicolor (Red, Pink, Orange, Black, Gray)
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1970
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Inscription: “XX. Berliner Festwochen – Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
The Berliner Festwochen, founded in 1951, was established to celebrate the resilience of Berlin’s cultural life despite the city’s division. The festival hosted concerts, exhibitions, and theater performances, reaffirming Berlin’s reputation as a European center of modern art and intellectual freedom. This stamp’s avant-garde design echoes the optimism and creative dynamism of the period.
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