Rhineland Palatinate (Allied Occupation) – Scott #s 6NB7-9

Description

Rhineland-Palatinate (Allied Occupation) – Scott #6NB7-9, MNH

Issued in 1949 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s birth (1749–1949), this semi-postal set from Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) honors Germany’s greatest poet and philosopher. The designs feature classical portraits of Goethe at different stages of his life, reflecting both his literary genius and enduring influence on German culture.

Details:

• Scott #: 6NB7–6NB9

• Denominations: 10 + 5 Pf, 20 + 10 Pf, and 30 + 15 Pf

• Designs:

  • 10 + 5 Pf (green) – Early profile of Goethe

  • 20 + 10 Pf (carmine) – Midlife portrait

  • 30 + 15 Pf (blue) – Later bust in neoclassical style

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Issue Date: 1949

• Inscription: “1749 Goethe 1949 – Rheinland-Pfalz”

Historical Context:
Issued under the French Zone of Occupation, these stamps were part of a coordinated postwar cultural series across several German regions, marking a return to intellectual and artistic themes after years of devastation. Proceeds from the surtax supported welfare and cultural restoration programs within the Rhineland-Palatinate.