1959 Scott #1137 – 8¢ Ernst Reuter / Champion of Liberty – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1959 as part of the “Champions of Liberty” series, honoring Ernst Reuter (1889–1953), Mayor of Berlin during the early Cold War. Reuter was a key figure in resisting Soviet pressure and unifying the western sectors of Berlin, notably during the Berlin Airlift. The stamp features a gold medallion-style portrait encircled by laurel branches and a torch, with red text and an 8¢ denomination. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 8 cents
- Issue Year: 1959
- Scott Catalog No. 1137
- Series: Champions of Liberty
- Subject: Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Berlin (1948–1953)
- Design: Medallion portrait, laurel branches, liberty torch
- Cancel Type: Heavy black cancellation bars
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of Cold War history, European political figures, or liberty-themed stamps