Europe | Stamp Exhibition Dusseldorf Set of Two Germany Postage Stamps Issued 1955

Description

This set of two German postage stamps was issued to commemorate the International Stamp Exhibition "Westropa 1955" held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The green 10+2 Pf. (German pfennig) stamp depicts a stylized pigeon and magnifying glass. The red 20+3 Pf. stamp depicts a stylized Post Horn and stamp tweezers, typically used by stamp collectors.
Date of issue: September 14, 1955
Watermark: DBP and Cruciferous Multiple
Designer: Hermann Bentele
Printer: Bundesdruckerei
Emission: Semi-Postal
Perforation: 13? x 14
Printing: Recess
Mint, never hinged.