uncommon1945-1980

700 Years Cologne Cathedral

Name: 700 Years Cologne Cathedral
Brand: Germany (Bizone)

Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 20 pfennig

The stamp features a detailed depiction of the Cologne Cathedral, commemorating its 700th anniversary. Text includes 'DEUTSCHE POST', '700 JAHRE KÖLNER DOM', '1248-1948', and the '20' pfennig denomination.

Issued in 1948 by the Deutsche Post in the Anglo-American Bizone of post-WWII Germany, this stamp commemorates the 700th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Cologne Cathedral. It represents an early postal issue from the nascent German administration in the occupied zones.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

architecture commemorative cathedral anniversary

Catalog Numbers

sgB60

scott60

michel71

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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