Berlin – Scott # 9N93, used
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1949 Berlin 40 Pf dark brown Wilhelm von Humboldt (Scott #9N93), used; a finely engraved portrait honoring the scholar whose legacy shaped modern education and humanist philosophy in Germany.
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Berlin – Scott #9N93, Used
Issued in 1949, this 40 Pfennig definitive from West Berlin honors Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835) — linguist, philosopher, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin. His work in education and language philosophy made him one of Germany’s foremost Enlightenment thinkers.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N93
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Denomination: 40 Pf
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Design: Portrait of Wilhelm von Humboldt
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Color: Dark brown
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Condition: Used, light circular cancel
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Issue Date: 1949
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Inscription: “Deutsche Post Berlin”
Historical Context:
Part of West Berlin’s “Famous Germans” series, this issue marked the city’s postwar reassertion of intellectual and cultural heritage amid political division. Humboldt’s ideals of humanistic education and freedom of thought resonated strongly during Berlin’s recovery and reconstruction.
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