Bidspirit auction | A Block of Three Uncancelled

A Block of Three Uncancelled West German Postage Stamps Including 'First European Elections' from 1979 - A block of three West German postage stamps, all marked ”DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST, ” shown uncancelled with intact perforations. The top stamp, issued in 1980, commemorates ”25 JAHRE BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND IN DER NATO” (25 Years of the Federal Republic of Germany in NATO). It features the German flag alongside the NATO emblem and a series of stylized national flags, with a denomination of ”100 Pfennig.” The middle stamp, from 1979, is identified in the market as ”First European Elections” or ”Parliamentary Benches” (Michel No. 1034 / Scott No. 1289). It features a colorful abstract radial graphic and the inscription ”Erste Direktwahl zum Europäischen Parlament” (First Direct Election to the European Parliament), with a denomination of ”50 Pfennig.” The lower stamp, undated but stylistically contemporary, addresses ”RECHTSSTAAT” (Rule of Law) and ”DIE DEMOKRATIE” (Democracy). It displays text translated as ”Fundamental Thoughts: Legislation is bound by the constitutional order; The executive branch and jurisdiction are bound by law and right, ” with a denomination of ”40 Pfennig.” The overall condition is good, showing slight handling wear, such as small surface marks or imperfections in the corners, but generally well preserved.