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uncommon1945-1980
Bizone 1948 50 Pfennig Bandaufdruck Overprint
Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 50 Pfennig
A 50 Pfennig stamp from the British-American Occupied Zone of Germany, featuring a black 'Bandaufdruck' (band overprint) on a definitive design.
Issued in the immediate post-WWII period, this stamp reflects the Allied occupation of Germany and the establishment of new postal administrations in the Bizone. The overprint signifies a specific issue or change in postal regulations during this transitional period.
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michel55I
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