This West Germany postage stamp cover features a portrait of Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff (1699-1753), a prominent German architect and painter known for his work in the Frederician Rococo style. Knobelsdorff's notable works included the Berlin State Opera House, Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, and extensions to Charlottenburg Palace. He is particularly recognised for his collaboration with Frederick the Great, advising him on art and architecture and designing significant structures like the Amalthea garden. This Deutsche Bundespost Berlin stamp was issued in 1974 and has a denomination of 20 pfenning.
The other stamp depicts Gustav Heinemann, the third President of West Germany. Gustav Heinemann served as President from 1969 to 1974. This stamp was issued in 1973 and has a denomination of 110 pfenning. A series of definitive stamps of Heinemann in various colours and denominations were released by Deutsche Bundespost at the same time.
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