uncommon1945-1980

Bizone Posthorn 60 Pfg with Net Overprint

Name: Bizone Posthorn 60 Pfg with Net Overprint
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1948 · 60 Pfennig

This stamp features the iconic posthorn design, common for German postal issues, with a face value of 60 Pfennig. It bears a distinctive 'Netzaufdruck' (net overprint), indicating its specific variety within the Bizone series.

Issued in 1948, this stamp belongs to the British-American Occupied Zone (Bizone) of post-World War II Germany. The overprint served to validate existing stamps for use in the newly formed economic zone before the introduction of the Deutsche Mark.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

post-war occupation germany bizone overprint posthorn

Catalog Numbers

sg63

scottB63

michel63II

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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