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Return of Heligoland Commemorative

Name: Return of Heligoland Commemorative
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1952 · 20 Pfennig

This commemorative stamp features a fishing trawler, the 'HELGOLAND', sailing in the North Sea with the distinctive red cliffs of Heligoland in the background. The design includes the text 'HELGOLAND WIEDER FREI AM 1. MÄRZ 1952' (Heligoland Free Again on March 1, 1952) and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

Issued to commemorate the return of the island of Heligoland to West German sovereignty on March 1, 1952, after being used as a bombing range by the British post-World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history islands maritime ships coastline

Catalog Numbers

scott690

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.