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Bizone 1948 40 Pfennig with Bandaufdruck Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

Bizone 1948 40 Pfennig with Bandaufdruck Overprint

Germany (British-American-Occupied Zone) · 1948 · 40 Pfennig

A 40 Pfennig stamp from the British-American-Occupied Zone of Germany, featuring a numeral '40' and a distinctive 'Bandaufdruck' overprint.

Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II, this stamp was used in the Bizone, the combined British and American occupation zones, reflecting the complex administrative and economic situation before the formation of West Germany.

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Image: Rogmann · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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