Durer Anniversary Stamps Appraisal

East Germany (GDR) 1971 Albrecht Dürer 500th Anniversary Postage Stamp Set

This item is a collection of eight commemorative postage stamps issued by the Deutsche Post of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1971. The stamps celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Renaissance master artist Albrecht Dürer. Each stamp features a detailed monochrome reproduction of a famous work by Dürer against a cream-colored background, framed by a dark charcoal or black border. Featured works include his 'Self-Portrait at Thirteen', 'Young Hare', and 'Praying Hands', among others. The stamps appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or Lightly Hinged condition, mounted within protective black mounts on a white grid-patterned album page. The printing exhibits high-quality intaglio or rotogravure detail characteristic of the era's commemorative issues. Each stamp includes the inscription '1471 Albrecht Dürer 1971' and the denomination '5' (Pfennig), along with 'Deutsche Demokratische Republik'. No visible signs of heavy foxing, tearing, or creasing are present, though careful inspection of the perforations shows they are intact and crisp. The stamps are neatly arranged in three rows: two on top and three in the subsequent two rows, demonstrating a well-preserved philatelic collection from the mid-20th century.