Berlin – Scott # 9N498
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1985 50 Pf lilac and rose Bettina von Arnim issue (Scott #9N498), MNH; a refined commemorative honoring one of Germany’s pioneering women of letters and Romantic thought.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N498, MNH
Issued in 1985, this 50 Pfennig lilac and rose stamp honors Bettina von Arnim (1785–1859), a prominent German writer, composer, and social reformer associated with the Romantic movement. The finely engraved design presents a delicate portrait of von Arnim holding a book, symbolizing her lifelong devotion to literature and intellectual freedom.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N498
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Denomination: 50 Pfennig
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Design: Portrait of Bettina von Arnim (after a 19th-century engraving)
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Color: Lilac and Rose
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Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1985
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Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
Bettina von Arnim was one of the most influential female figures of the German Romantic era. Known for her correspondence with Goethe and her advocacy for women’s education and social justice, she bridged art and activism in a period when few women’s voices were heard.
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