1959 Scott #1136 – 4¢ Ernst Reuter / Champion of Liberty – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1959 as part of the “Champion of Liberty” series, honoring Ernst Reuter (1889–1953), Mayor of Berlin during the early Cold War. Reuter played a pivotal role in defending Berlin’s freedom during the Soviet blockade and the Berlin Airlift, symbolizing democratic resilience in postwar Europe. The stamp features a medallion-style portrait flanked by laurel branches and a torch, representing liberty and honor. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1959
- Scott Catalog No. 1136
- Series: Champions of Liberty
- Subject: Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Berlin (1948–1953)
- Design: Medallion portrait, laurel branches, liberty torch
- Cancel Type: Black wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of Cold War history, European political figures, or liberty-themed stamps