Issued by the German Democratic Republic in 1972, this commemorative stamp honors the International Year of the Book, promoting literacy and education. It features Lesender junger Arbeiter (“Young Worker Reading”), a painting by artist Jutta Damme, presented in a soft, expressive style that reflects the cultural emphasis on self-education in socialist society. The left panel displays the official symbology of the Book Year along with clean typographic design. A desirable thematic item for collectors of literature, education, art on stamps, and DDR social themes, this piece is well-known for its aesthetic strength and cultural relevance.