Germany Berlin postage stamps year 1951 Bell of Liberty
That is a famous and historically significant series of stamps from West Berlin.
The “Bell of Liberty” (German: “Freiheitsglocke”) stamps were an important issue by the Deutsche Post Berlin (West Berlin Post) in 1951.
🔔 Germany (Berlin) 1951 “Bell of Liberty” Stamps
The stamps commemorate the installation of the “Freiheitsglocke” (Freedom Bell) in the tower of the Schöneberg Town Hall in Berlin, which took place in 1950. The bell was a gift from the American people, symbolizing freedom and the anti-communist stance of West Berlin during the Cold War.
Stamp Sets and Denominations
The “Bell of Liberty” design was featured on a definitive stamp series that was issued in multiple phases in 1951 and re-engraved versions followed shortly after.
| Catalogue Set | Issue Date (First Phase) | Denominations |
| First Issue (Michel 75-79) | May & August 1951 | 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 Pfennig |
| Second Issue (Re-Engraved) | Late 1951 / Early 1952 | Same denominations, with slight design modifications (e.g., the clapper position). |
- Design: The central motif is the image of the Freedom Bell itself.
- Issuing Authority: Deutsche Post Berlin (West Berlin).
Distinguishing the Issues
Collectors often distinguish between the different sets, particularly the first 1951 issue and the subsequent re-engraved versions (which were issued due to printing quality issues in the first batch). Stamp catalogues use different numbers for these distinct sets (e.g., Michel 75-79 for the first set, and 82-86 for the second, re-engraved set).
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