Parliament Buildings, Bonn

Name: Parliament Buildings, Bonn
Brand: Germany (Federal Republic)

Germany (Federal Republic) · 1949 · 2 Pfennig

This definitive stamp features an illustration of the Parliament Buildings (Bundeshaus) in Bonn, the provisional capital of the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany. The design symbolizes the establishment of democratic governance in West Germany after World War II. The denomination is prominently displayed in the upper right corner.

Issued in 1949, this stamp was part of the first definitive series of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), marking a pivotal moment in the nation's post-war reconstruction and the beginning of a new democratic era.

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Typography

Themes

architecture buildings parliament government

Catalog Numbers

sg1016

scott665

michel111

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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