B129- 1985 Wilhelm von Humboldt150thDeath AnniversaryGermanStamp-FirstDayIssu

🏷 Title

1985 Wilhelm von Humboldt 150th Death Anniversary German Stamp - First Day Issue (Berlin 5300)

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📂 Category

> Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (1949-Now)

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🪙 Condition

Used – Excellent condition (with clear postmark and original presentation card)

Light age-related tone spot (top-left corner of card) – see photos.

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Germany (Berlin)

Topic Historical Figures / Wilhelm von Humboldt

Year of Issue 1985

Cancellation Type Circular Date Stamp – Berlin 5300, 27.10.85

Face Value 80 Pfennig

Quality Used (on commemorative card)

Type Commemorative Issue

Certification Uncertified

Issuing Authority Deutsche Bundespost Berlin

First Day of Issue 21 February 1985

Design Portrait of Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835)

Presentation Mounted on official descriptive card

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📝 Description

Beautiful German commemorative stamp celebrating the 150th Death Anniversary of Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835), issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin on 21 February 1985.

This example is postmarked “Berlin 5300 – 27.10.85”, and comes mounted on the original official descriptive card with biographical text.

A fine collectible for philatelists interested in German history, education reformers, and cultural figures.

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💷 Valuation & Pricing

Type Value Estimate Notes

Collector Market Value £4.50 – £7.00 Based on comparable “Ersttagsblatt” (First Day Sheet) listings

Recommended Fixed Price (Buy It Now) £6.95 Reflects clean presentation and legible postmark

Auction Starting Price £3.99 Suitable for 7-day auction with moderate collector interest

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⚙️ Recommended eBay Listing Format

Format: Fixed Price (Buy It Now)

Price: £6.95

Shipping: Royal Mail 2nd Class – £1.50 UK / £4.50 International

Returns: Accepted within 30 days

Category: Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (1949-Now)