German Reich – 1926/27 Famous Germans Used set stamps

Famous Germans definitive stamp series issued by the German Reich year 1926 stamps set

• This long-running definitive series depicted portraits of famous Germans from history, science, the arts and other fields.
• The first stamps were issued in 1926, with additional values added in 1927.
• Key figures honored included Albrecht Dürer, Martin Luther, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Immanuel Kant and others.
• The engravers included Otto Bauriedl, Otto Bollhagen, Rudolf Benser and others.
• The stamps were printed using engraved plates and issued in differing colors and denominations ranging from 3 pfennigs to 5 reichsmarks.
• In total, there were 17 different stamp designs across multiple printings that comprised this long-running definitive series.
• The stamps featured very intricately engraved portraits of the famous figures in an oval frame.
• The series was notable for its technical printing quality and the range of influential German historical figures it portrayed.
• It remained in use as the primary definitive issue in Germany until the early 1930s.

This iconic stamp series celebrated German achievement across many fields and stands out for its exceptional engraved designs honoring famous compatriots.