common1945-1980

Opening of the First German Bundestag

Name: Opening of the First German Bundestag
Brand: Germany (Federal Republic)

Germany (Federal Republic) · 1949 · 10 Pfennig

This stamp commemorates the opening of the first German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) in Bonn on September 7, 1949. The design features the Parliament building, the Bundeshaus, symbolizing the establishment of a new democratic government in West Germany after World War II.

Issued shortly after the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), this stamp marks a pivotal moment in the nation's post-war reconstruction and its return to democratic principles.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

politics parliament buildings post-war

Catalog Numbers

sg1031

scott665

michel112

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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