Description: This is a definitive postage stamp issued by the Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) featuring the profile of Theodor Heuss, the very first President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Printed in a deep violet (dark purple) hue, the design is stark and elegant, focusing entirely on the line-engraved portrait of Heuss facing left.The text "DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST" arcs around the portrait, while the denomination "70" is anchored firmly at the bottom center. Bears a clean, wavy-line postal cancellation, typical of machine processing in the late 1950s.
Circa: 1957 - 1964
Condition: Used
Notes:
Theodor Heuss was instrumental in shaping West Germany's post-war identity. A journalist and writer by trade, he projected a "grandfatherly" image of stability and democracy that was vital for a nation recovering from the Nazi era. He famously personally approved every single stamp design issued during his presidency.