Bizone 1948 Bandaufdruck Overprint
Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 60 Pfennig
A definitive stamp from the Bizone era, featuring a diagonal 'BANDAUFDRUCK' (band overprint) and 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top, with a denomination of 60 Pfennig. The underlying design is largely obscured by the dark overprint.
Issued in the British-American Occupied Zone of Germany in 1948, this stamp with the 'Bandaufdruck' overprint signifies the transitional postal administration during the post-WWII occupation period, preceding the establishment of West Germany.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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