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Bizone 1948 50 Pfennig Bandaufdruck Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

Bizone 1948 50 Pfennig Bandaufdruck Overprint

Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

A 50 Pfennig stamp from the British-American Occupation Zone of Germany, featuring a 'Deutsche Post' design with a distinctive 'Bandaufdruck' (band overprint) across the top.

Issued in post-WWII Germany, this stamp reflects the administrative division and postal services established by the Allied occupation powers in the Bizone, prior to the formation of West Germany.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

michel54I

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.