uncommon1945-1980

Bizone Worker Series with Netzaufdruck Overprint

Name: Bizone Worker Series with Netzaufdruck Overprint
Brand: German Bizone
Availability: InStock

German Bizone · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp depicts a worker, possibly a mason, holding a tool, set against a plain background. It features a distinctive 'Netzaufdruck' (net overprint) pattern across its surface.

Issued in 1948, this stamp belongs to the German Bizone, representing the British and American occupation zones after World War II. It reflects the efforts to re-establish postal services and economic stability in post-war Germany.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

labor workers occupation-zone overprint

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · 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.