Christian Ludwig Brehm Old German Bird Book Ornithologist Painting FDC Postcard

TS442  A rare opportunity to secure this circa 40 years ago origin specialist Christian Ludwig Brehm limited edition German first day cover postcard with an antique painting of him on the front accompanied by the special souvenir stamp with its first day of issue commemorative frank and with full details on reverse unused and mint.

Christian Ludwig Brehm spent over 50 years serving as the dedicated Lutheran pastor of Renthendorf while simultaneously establishing himself as a pioneering figure in European ornithology. Through this dual life, he authored several foundational textbooks, launched the world’s first specialized bird journal, and amassed a monumental research collection of 15,000 bird skins in his rectory.