Philipp Franz Von Stebold German Physician Botanist FDC Postcard

zx364x  A rare limited edition first day cover from Germany of Philipp Franz Von Stebold  with stunning artwork of this historic figure and the original stamp on its first day of release.It features the special first day of release commemorative hand frank for full authenticity (see scan) with further details of Philipp Franz Von Stebold  on reverse (in German language) unused and mint. 

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold was a German physician, botanist and traveller. He achieved prominence by his studies of Japanese flora and fauna and the introduction of Western medicine in Japan. He was the father of the first female Japanese doctor educated in Western medicine