German Reich stamps set year 1926/27 Famous Germans used
The series, commonly known as the “Berühmte Deutsche” (Famous Germans), was issued starting in 1926 and had additional values added in 1927. It is generally referenced in the Michel catalog as Mi. Nr. 385 to 397.
The stamps featured engraved portraits of prominent German historical figures from the arts, sciences, and politics. While the set is complex with different paper types and printings, the key individuals featured are:
🇩🇪 Famous Germans Featured on the 1926/1927 Stamps
| Figure | Field of Influence |
| Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Writer, Poet, Statesman |
| Friedrich Schiller | Poet, Philosopher, Historian, Dramatist |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Composer |
| Frederick the Great (Friedrich II.) | King of Prussia |
| Immanuel Kant | Philosopher |
| Gotthold Ephraim Lessing | Philosopher, Dramatist, Art Critic |
| Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz | Polymath, Philosopher, Mathematician |
| Johann Sebastian Bach | Composer |
| Albrecht Dürer | Painter, Engraver |
| Martin Luther | Theologian, key figure in the Protestant Reformation |
| Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom Stein | Statesman, social reformer |
This set was a long-running definitive series and is highly regarded by collectors for its intricate engraved portraits and celebration of German cultural heritage.
