Germany 1955 Dusseldorf Philatelic Exhibition Set of 2 Postage Stamps Mint Never Hinged

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: 13¾ x 14
Printing: Recess