Issued by Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1978, this striking three-stamp set honors renowned German literary figures: Gerhart Hauptmann (1862–1946), Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), and Thomas Mann (1875–1955). Designed in expressive sketch-style portraiture, the stamps capture the intellectual character of these Nobel Prize-winning authors and reflect the Federal Republic’s tradition of commemorating cultural heritage through definitive issues. With denominations of 30, 50, and 70 Pfennig, the set served everyday postal needs while celebrating Germany’s literary legacy, making it highly desirable for thematic collections focusing on literature, Nobel laureates, or European culture.