Issued by Germany (Deutsches Reich) in 1943, this striking red semi-postal stamp honors Peter Rosegger (1843–1918), the Austrian writer known for his rural and homeland literature. The denomination 12+8 Pfennig indicates 12 Pfennig postage plus an 8 Pfennig surtax for charitable purposes. Featuring a finely detailed portrait, this issue reflects the cultural propaganda themes of the WWII period. The vertical inscription includes his birth and death dates (1843–1918). A notable literary commemorative from the final years of the Third Reich.