This German stamp, issued in 1947, honors Heinrich von Stephan (1831–1897), the renowned postal reformer who played a key role in founding the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874. Printed in deep blue, it features a finely engraved profile portrait of von Stephan, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death. The denomination of 75 Pfennig made it suitable for heavier or international postage in post-war Germany. Issued under the Deutsche Post during the Allied Occupation period, this stamp holds significant historical value for both philatelists and postal history enthusiasts. It stands as a tribute to the modernization of global communication and the rebuilding of Germany’s postal system after WWII.